The Writing Background of Meng Haoran's Su Jiande River

Meng Haoran's Sleeping at Jiande was written by the poet when he was wandering in wuyue because he failed to seek an official position. Previously, Meng Haoran had been living in seclusion in the lumen area, hoping to embark on the road of seeking an official through hiding, but failed. In 730, the poet bid farewell to his seclusion and came to Chang 'an with great ambitions to take the imperial examination, hoping to realize his political ambition of serving the country. As a result, the imperial examination failed, and he returned home frustrated and began to wander around wuyue. Facing the misty rivers and continents, the poet inevitably has the pain of disillusionment and the worry of bleak future.