Introduction: Poets express their passion through poetry creation and chanting, eulogize the great rivers and mountains of the motherland through poetry, and convey the truth, goodness and beauty of the world through poetry. The following is a brief introduction to the poet Yan Zhen’s life and representative works among the poets that I have carefully compiled for you. I hope it will be helpful to you!
Yan Zhen (723-799), courtesy name Yawen, was born in Yanting, Zizhou (now Yanting, Sichuan). During the separatist period of the Tang Dynasty, he served as the envoy of Shannan West Road and left a name for future generations for his loyalty to the court. Below is the personal information about Yan Zhen that I have collected for everyone, welcome to read!
Biography
Yan Zhen was born in a farming family, and his family is famous in the countryside for its wealth. After the Zhide and Qianyuan years (756-760), Yan Zhen used his family wealth to finance the troops stationed on the border many times, and was appointed governor of Zi, and the prince proposed to join the army. Wei Shou, the judge of Dongchuan Festival, recommended Yan Zhen's talents to Yan Wu, the governor of Jiannan Festival, and was appointed governor of Hezhou. When Yan Wu moved his troops to Xichuan, he appointed Yan Zhen as the superintendent, and later he was appointed Sima of Prince Heng's Mansion. Because Yan Wu and Yan Zhen were from the same clan, most of the affairs in the general's mansion were entrusted to him. Later he served successively as Weiwei and Taichang Shaoqing.
After Yan Wu's death, Yan Zhen was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. Dongchuan Jiedu appointed him as the governor of Yuzhou, but he was dismissed due to illness. The governor of Shannan West Road once again submitted a memorial to appoint him as the governor of Fengzhou, and he was also appointed as the imperial censor. He was removed from the post due to his mother's funeral. Later, he resumed his original position, and still served as the training envoy of Xing and Fengzhou regiments. He was appointed to the third division of Yitong in Kaifu many times, and also served as the censor Zhongcheng. Yan Zhen was clear and strict in his administration, promoted benefits and eliminated harms, and was praised by people near and far.
In the early years of Jianzhong (780), Wei Zhen, a doctor in the Si Xun family, served as the Shan and Jian deposed envoys. He recommended Yan Zhen's director and conduct to be the best in Shannan. Li Shi, Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty, gave him a special gift of Shangxiakao. , was granted the title of Duke of Yun. Yan Zhen lived in Fengzhou for fourteen years. He was capable, fair and strict.
In the third year of Jianzhong (782), he replaced Jia Dan as the governor of Liangzhou, and concurrently served as the imperial censor, Shannan West Road Jiedu Observer and other envoys. When Zhu Si attacked the capital, Li Huaiguang stationed troops in Xianyang to cooperate with Zhu Si. Zhu Si ordered his confidants Mu Tingguang, Song Yuan and others to bring a white letter to lure Yan Zhen to rebel together. Yan Zhen gathered people and killed Mu Tingguang and others. At this time, Li Huaiguang united with the rebels, and Tang Dezong wanted to move to Shannan. When Yan Zhen heard about it, he acted immediately and sent officials to Fengtian to greet Tang Dezong. He ordered General Zhang Yongcheng to lead 5,000 troops to Zhouzhi to greet him. Tang Dezong was very happy when he heard about it. Soon Zhang Yongcheng was seduced by the rebels and wanted to plot a rebellion, and the court was worried about him. At this time, Yan Zhen sent his Ya general Ma Xun to greet him. Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty summoned Ma Xun to explain the matter to him. Ma Xun replied: "I request to go to Shannan immediately to get the Jiedu Envoy Talisman to summon Zhang Yongcheng. If you don't accept the summons, , I will behead him and offer him up." Tang Dezong said happily, "When will you come back?" Ma Xun agreed on a time, and Tang Dezong encouraged him to express his condolences. Ma Xun got Yan Zhen's talisman, so he asked for five strong soldiers to accompany him. Having already walked out of Luo Valley, Zhang Yongcheng thought that Ma Xun did not know his strategy, so he sent hundreds of cavalry to greet Ma Xun. Ma Xun and the soldiers who came with him rested in the post house, and Zhang Yongcheng had strong guards on his left and right. Ma Xun first collected firewood and lit a fire outside the post house, and the sergeants rushed to put it out. Ma Xun then calmly took out the talisman from his arms and showed it to Zhang Yongcheng and said, "The doctor has summoned you." Zhang Yongcheng hurriedly got up and wanted to escape, but the strong soldiers tied his hands from behind and captured him. Unexpectedly, Zhang Yongcheng's son drew a knife from behind and struck Ma Xun. Ma Xun blocked his arms with his left and right hands. The knife fell lightly and Ma Xun's head was slightly injured. So he killed his son and threw Zhang Yongcheng to the ground. The strong soldiers sat on his belly, put the tip of their sword against his throat and said, "If you make a sound, you will die!" Ma Xun approached the military camp. The soldiers were already wearing armor and holding swords. . Ma Xun said loudly: "Your parents are both in Liangzhou. What is the benefit of abandoning them today and wanting to follow Yongcheng in rebellion? The only way is to exterminate your clan! The doctor sent me to arrest Zhang Yongcheng. If you are not involved, what else do you want to do?" ?" All the sergeants were afraid to obey. So Zhang Yongcheng was tied up and escorted to the state. Yan Zhen beat him to death with sticks, promoted his deputy general, and led his troops to greet Tang Dezong. Ma Xun took the lead in riding a horse and walked in front of the team. After a long delay, Tang Dezong was very worried. When Ma Xun arrived, Tang Dezong beamed with joy. The next day, he set off from Fengtian by carriage and when he entered Luo Valley, Li Huaiguang sent hundreds of cavalry to attack. He relied on Shannan's soldiers and horses to repel the enemy soldiers, so that Tang Dezong's father did not have to worry about the emergency. Soon after, Yan Zhen was appointed as the Shangshu of the Household Department of the School, and he was granted a real seal of 200 households.
In March of the same year, Tang Dezong went to Liangzhou. Shannan was poor and food supply was difficult. The ministers discussed and asked Tang Dezong to go to Chengdu. Yan Zhen reported: "Shannan borders the capital, and Li Sheng is plotting to recover it, relying on the support of the Sixth Army. If he goes to Xichuan, Li Sheng will not see the date of recovery. I hope the emperor will consider it carefully." There was no result in the discussion, and Li Sheng sent him away. When I came to the table, I implored the troops to garrison Liang and Han to plan for recovery, and everyone stopped after deliberation. In the area between Liang and Han, people still practiced slash-and-burn farming and made a living by collecting stalks. Although there are fifteen counties, the tax revenue is not as good as that of the three counties in the Central Plains. Since the An and Shi rebellions, this place has often been plundered by bandits, and most of the population has been dispersed. When the Sixth Division was stationed here, Yan Zhen established laws and regulations to encourage taxes and collect wealth to supply the current situation. Nor did the people get bored to the point where taxation provided plenty but no shortage. In June of the same year, after the capital was recaptured, Yan Zhen led his troops back to the capital and came to inspect the school, Zuopushe.
The imperial court issued an edict, appointing Yan Zhen as Xingyuan Yin, and granted 200 households a real seal.
In November of the first year of Zhenyuan (785), Tang Dezong was worshiping the late emperor in the southern suburbs, and Yan Zhen entered the court to accompany him in the worship ceremony.
In February of the eleventh year of Zhenyuan (795), Tongping Zhangshi was granted.
In June of the fifteenth year of Zhenyuan (799), Yan Zhen passed away at the age of seventy-six. Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty stopped going to court for three days, and posthumously presented the Taibao with the posthumous title of Zhongmu, as well as cloth, rice and grain. wait. When the funeral was held, all officials were ordered to go to his home to express their condolences.
Yan Zhen’s representative works
The deer crowed again in the Fudai Mountain - Zhongbiao
At this time, many cousins ??are welcome. ——Yan Zhen
The cousin is not a son of the Yan family, but the third and fourth brothers. ——Zhongbiao The deer in the Kedai Mountain are singing again, ——Zhongbiao
At this time, many cousins ??are welcome. ——Yan Zhen
The cousin is not a son of the Yan family, but the third and fourth brothers.
——Zhongbiao