In Beijing at the end of the Ming Dynasty, prosperity and chaos were intertwined. In this era when everything seems to have lost order, a unique literati illuminated that dark age with his elegance and steadfastness. His name is Miwanjong.
Miwanzhong, a famous calligrapher, official and poet in the late Ming Dynasty, was born in 1579 and died in 1648. He was born into a prominent family, however, he did not indulge in the glory of the family, but distinguished himself with his talent and character.
Mi Wan Jong has been intelligent and talented since childhood. His calligraphy became its own and was known as "Mi's Calligraphy", on a par with the famous calligrapher Dong Qichang at that time.
His landscape paintings are also unique, combining the beauty of nature with the essence of art, and are highly regarded by future generations. The "I Ching Dictionary" is a representative work of his seal book, which was very influential at that time. In the poem "Mourning Ten Thousand Bells", the Southern Ming Chongchen Huang Daozhou once had the praise of "riding the tail of the Mi in space, and the four seas and wilderness compete for attention".
During his tenure as Shangshu of Nanjing's Ministry of Rites, Mi Wanzhong was in the center of power, but he always maintained a clean image. He was well aware of the temptation behind power, but he resolutely refused bribery and wooing from all kinds of powerful people. He stood by his beliefs and principles and never compromised. Even in the turbulent situation at the end of the Ming Dynasty, he never betrayed the Ming Dynasty and remained loyal.
In those turbulent times, Miwanjong's steadfastness and indomitability were particularly valuable. He does not pursue fame and fortune, and does not indulge in worldly prosperity and impetuosity. He chose a path unlike any other, a path that sought inner peace and elegance.
The garden of Miwan Bell has become a popular place for literati and elegant gatherings, and is called "Mijia Forest" by later generations. In this garden, he and the literati admired flowers, tasted tea, composed poems, and painted, enjoying the tranquility and harmony. His garden has become not only a pleasing sight to the eye, but also a place for literati to exchange ideas and share art.
At the same time, Miwanjong has not forgotten his social responsibility. He influenced the people around him with his words and deeds, and participated in the development of the situation in a way unique to literati. He firmly believed that a true man of letters must not only have talent and taste, but also have a sense of responsibility for the country and the people.
Against the backdrop of this turbulent era, Miwanjong, with his elegance and steadfastness, became a model of that era. His story tells us that a truly excellent person must not only have talent and moral character, but also have firm beliefs and principles, and pay attention to his inner cultivation and spiritual pursuits.
At the same time, a truly excellent person should also have a sense of loyalty and responsibility to the country and the people, and use his words, deeds and actions to influence and promote the development of society.
As a true scholar, Mi Wanzhong's elegance and unyielding spirit will be passed down forever and become a valuable asset in the excellent Chinese cultural tradition. In today's materialistic society, we should learn from Mi Wanzhong, maintain firm beliefs, pursue inner peace and elegance, never forget the original intention, and remember the mission, so that we can truly become a person who benefits the society.