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Su Shi went to the temple to make a vow, and when he returned, he begged the people for water to drink, and a casual poem was a masterpiece for the ages
In the first year of Yuanfeng, outside Xuzhou. A middle-aged man in official uniform is hesitating in front of the temple. He looked up at the sky, his brow furrowed. "Master Su, look at the weather...", the little official on the side spoke cautiously. Su Shi took a deep breath, "Let's go, pray to the Dragon King for rain." "
This scene brings us into the Song Dynasty nearly a thousand years ago. Su Shi, a giant in the literary world, is facing a severe test at this time - drought.
In the eyes of our modern people, a literati who has read poetry and books will actually pray for rain? This can't help but feel a little weird. As recorded in the "History of the Song Dynasty": "In the first year of Yuanfeng, there was a great drought. The severity of the drought forced Su Shi to take what he thought was the most effective method at the time.
We cannot criticize the ancients from a modern perspective. In that era when technology was not yet developed, it was people's instinctive reaction to turn to the gods in the face of unexplained natural phenomena. Even a great Confucian like Su Shi is difficult to get rid of the limitations of the times.
After praying for rain, rain fell from the sky. Whether or not this was really a divine apparition, at least in the eyes of the people at the time, it was undoubtedly good news. As said in "Dongpo Zhilin": "A long drought is a rainy day, he is this day, thinking about the suffering of this day, and all those who have old age are good." "
Su Shi was in a good mood and took the group to the temple to make a vow. On the way back, what he saw and heard turned into a masterpiece that has been passed down through the ages - "Huanxi Sha · Clothes Towel Falling Jujube Flowers".
The upper part of this poem is like an elegant ink painting. The falling jujube flowers, the sound of spinning wheels, and the farmers selling cucumbers under the ancient willows constitute a vibrant rural picture. This is reminiscent of the works of modern photographer Chen Baoluo, whose life-filled rural photographs seem to be the modern interpretation of this poem.
Xia Yan turned his perspective to Su Shi himself. "The road is long and sleepy, and the people are thirsty for tea", Su Shi in these two sentences is like the serious writer in our impression. He is no longer a high-ranking official, but an ordinary person who is greedy for a cup of sleep and thirsty for tea. This contrast makes Su Shi's image more vivid and three-dimensional.
The last sentence "knock on the door and ask the savage's house" is the finishing touch. A dignified man who is too guarded to ask for water from a farmer on the side of the road for a drink? This not only shows Su Shi's approachable character, but also hints at the harmony and stability of the society at that time. As stated in "The Biography of · Su Shi of the Song Dynasty": "Shi is open-minded and does not detain everything." "
The background and content of the creation of this poem leave us with many questions worth pondering. How did the ancients respond differently to modern times when faced with natural disasters? As a leader, how do you reassure people in a crisis? How does literature truly reflect the current state of society?
Su Shi's poem is not only a beautiful literary work, but also a mirror, reflecting the social style and humanistic spirit of the time. It teaches us that people can remain optimistic and hopeful even in difficult times.
In today's society, although we no longer need to pray to the gods for rain, Su Shi's spirit of enjoying the people and caring for the people's livelihood is still worth learning. This poem also reminds us that in the busy modern life, we must also learn to stop and appreciate the beauty around us.
Let's think about a question: in our daily life, are there moments like Su Shi, when we put down our status and get along with ordinary people on an equal footing, what kind of experience and perception will we have? Everyone is welcome to share your thoughts in the comment section.
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