"Dongfeng does not follow, Tongquetai locks Er Qiao in spring." These last two familiar words mean that if Dongfeng hadn't helped Zhou Yu, Tongquetai would have locked Er Qiao in Dongwu. This involves the famous Battle of Red Cliffs in history.
The poet is quite clear about this, because Du Mu himself has the ability to help the world through the country, is familiar with politics and military affairs, and is very familiar with history and current affairs. As we all know, both Battle of Red Cliffs and Wu Sheng were defeated by Cao Cao, but here the author made a bold assumption of reverse thinking and put forward a hypothesis that is contrary to historical facts.
What would have happened if Dongfeng hadn't helped Zhou Yu? The poet did not speak frankly about the end of the war. But "Tongquetai locks Er Qiao in spring". Tongquetai is Cao Cao's luxurious and dissipated place, where concubines and geisha are kept.
The bronze sparrow terrace here reminds people of Cao Cao's romantic side. It is said that "deep spring" has deepened this romantic charm. Finally, the word "lock" is used to further highlight the meaning of its golden house, and write the victory or defeat of the war filled with smoke.
Red Wall
Tang dynasty? Du Mu
Original text:
A broken iron halberd sank into the sand and disappeared, only to find that it was the remnant of Battle of Red Cliffs after grinding and washing.
If the east wind is not convenient for Zhou Yu, I'm afraid the outcome will be Cao Cao's victory and Er Qiao's detention in Tongquetai.
Translation:
A broken halberd sank in the sand at the bottom of the water, but it was not eroded. After grinding away the rust, it was recognized as the remains of Battle of Red Cliffs in the Three Kingdoms period. If the east wind is not convenient for Zhou Yu, I'm afraid Cao Cao will win, and Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao will be locked up in Tongquetai.
Extended data:
The creative background of Red Cliff;
This poem was written by the poet after passing through the famous ancient battlefield Chibi (now Chiji Mountain in the southwest of Wuchang County, Hubei Province) and feeling the success or failure of heroes in the Three Kingdoms period. Battle of Red Cliffs, which took place in October 2008, the 13th year of Jian 'an of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, was one of the major battles that played a decisive role in the historical situation of the Three Kingdoms.
As a result, Sun and Liu were defeated, and Zhou Yu, the 34-year-old commander-in-chief of Sun Wu, was the most important figure in this battle. The poet watched the remains of the ancient battlefield and expressed his unique views on Battle of Red Cliffs.
Brief introduction of the author of Red Cliff:
Du Mu, also known as Du, also known as Fan Chuan lay man, Han nationality, born in Jingzhao Wannian (now Shaanxi An), was an outstanding poet and essayist in the late Tang Dynasty, the grandson of Du You, the prime minister of the Three Dynasties, and Tang Wenzong, the 26-year-old son of Jinshi Du in the second year of Daiwa, who was once the school librarian. Later, I went to Jiangxi to observe the envoys, turned to Huainan to observe the envoys, and then entered the envoys.
Edited by the History Museum, catering department, Bibi department and Si Xun were appointed as foreign ministers, while Huangzhou, Chizhou and Zhou Mu were appointed as secretariat. Finally, the official came to Zhongshu Sheren. He died in Chang 'an at the age of fifty.
Outstanding poets in the late Tang Dynasty, especially those famous for their seven-character quatrains, mainly expressed their feelings by chanting history. Influenced by Du Fu and Han Yu, his classical poems have a wide range of themes and bold brushwork. His modern poems are famous for their beautiful words and ups and downs. Du Fu and Li Bai are collectively called "Du Li".
Baidu Encyclopedia-Chibi (Poem by Du Mu in Tang Dynasty)