"Ling Yu has returned to Gongdan to drive", using an allusion from Zhou Gongdan. When Duke Zhou became the king, his brother Guan Shuxian and his younger brother Cai Shudu spread rumors that he would be detrimental to the king, and the king alienated him. Later, King Cheng understood the truth and decided to welcome Duke Zhou to preside over the government. During the Eastern Expedition, Zhou Gong wrote the poem "Dongshan" ("The Book of Songs·Bin Feng"), which contains the sentence "I come from the east, and there is zero rain." The author uses this allusion to compare Zhang Shangying, which implies that the slander suffered by Zhang Shangying has been clarified and will be reused (Zhang Shangying was appointed right minister the following year).
"Wang your beard and listen to the Wild King Zheng" uses the story of Huan Yi and Xie An. Xie An was a famous prime minister in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In his later years, he was slandered by villains, and Emperor Xiaowu of Jin Dynasty was jealous of him. Huan Yi, nicknamed Wild King, was good at music. One day, Emperor Xiaowu summoned Huan Yi to a banquet, and minister Xie An was also present. Huan Yi played the zither and sang Cao Zhi's "Poetry of Resentment": "It is not easy to be a king, but it is difficult to be a good minister. If loyalty is not shown, there will be doubts. Zhou Danzuo was civil and military, and his "Golden Knees" were not published. Recommended "Assisting the king's government, my second uncle countered the rumors." The intention was to defend Xie An's false accusations. Here, Zhang Shangying is compared to Xie An, which also implies that Zhang Shangying will regain Huizong's trust
"Farewell to Zhang Tianjue at Jingmen"
Ten Stations in the Autumn Wind look at the stars, and I want to see the curling stone in the clear seat.
Lingyu has returned to Gongdanjia, and he is holding his beard and chatting about the wild king's zheng.
The elders of the three dynasties are strong, and the people all over the world have fallen in love.
The white-haired old friend came to say goodbye, but returned to the forest to watch Shengping.
Appreciation of Works
Zhang Shangying, also known as Tianjue. In June of 1109 (the third year of Daguan), Song Huizong dismissed Cai Jingxiang; in July, he recalled Zhang Shangying. Zhang Shangying returned to Bianjing (now Kaifeng, Henan) and passed by Jingmen (now Dangyang, Hubei). Wei Tai went from Xiangyang to meet him and wrote this poem when they parted ways.
"Autumn Wind" points out the season; "Shiyi" refers to the long mileage from Xiangyang to Jingmen; "Taiwan Star" refers to Zhang Shangying, expressing the poet's admiration and respect for him. "Cing Ke" is used to describe Zhang Shangying's integrity as an official. Li Bai's poem: "For the state to be quiet and self-transformed, I feel the curling kettle is clear every day." Chao Buzhi's poem: "The temple furniture in the Shangshu Gallery, the air is as cold as the curling kettle." The word "curling" used has a similar meaning to this, and they all come from Bao Zhao's sentence "clear as ice in a jade pot" came out.
The first two sentences of this poem describe that the poet came from Xiangyang to Jingmen to meet with Zhang Shangying, and speculated that he would be able to clarify the current situation ("Zhaozuoqing"). This fully demonstrates the poet's deep friendship and ardent expectations for Zhang Shangying.
"Ling Yu has returned to Gongdan to drive", using an allusion from Zhou Gongdan. When Duke Zhou became the king, his brother Guan Shuxian and his younger brother Cai Shudu spread rumors that he would be detrimental to the king, and the king alienated him. Later, King Cheng understood the truth and decided to welcome the Duke of Zhou to preside over the government. During the Eastern Expedition, Zhou Gong wrote the poem "Dongshan" ("The Book of Songs·Bin Feng"), which contains the sentence "I come from the east, and there is zero rain." The author uses this allusion to compare Zhang Shangying, which implies that the slander suffered by Zhang Shangying has been clarified and will be reused (Zhang Shangying was appointed right minister the following year). "Wrap your beard and listen to the wild king's zheng" uses the story of Huan Yi and Xie An. Xie An was a famous prime minister in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In his later years, he was slandered by villains, and Emperor Xiaowu of Jin Dynasty was jealous of him. Huan Yi, nicknamed Wild King, was good at music. One day, Emperor Xiaowu summoned Huan Yi to a banquet, and minister Xie An was also present. Huan Yi played the zither and sang Cao Zhi's "Poetry of Resentment": "It is not easy to be a king, but it is difficult to be a good minister. If loyalty is not shown, there will be doubts. Zhou Danzuo Wenwu, "Golden Knees" has no merit. Recommended "Assisting the king's government, my second uncle countered the rumors." The purpose was to defend Xie An's false accusations. Zhang Shangying is compared to Xie An here, which also implies that Zhang Shangying will regain Huizong's trust.
"The elder of the three dynasties has a strong heart": Zhang Shangying served in the Shenzong, Zhezong and Huizong dynasties, so he was called the elder of the three dynasties. The strategy for entering the palace this time is because I want to do a career. "People all over the world have their ears tilted": It means that people all over the country have placed great hopes on Zhang Shangying. "A gray-haired old friend came to say goodbye, but returned to the forest to see peace." The poet said that he was old. Although he was not an official, he would return to his hometown in Xiangyang and look forward to a peaceful life.
The "History of the Song Dynasty·Biography of Zhang Shangying" says: Zhang Shangying was "equal in politics" and had "reformed a lot of bad things", so he "earned the reputation of loyalty and uprightness". Wei Tai's poem reflects some people's views on Zhang Shangying at that time.
This poem does not win by artistic conception, but by the combination of events and reasons, emotion and rhyme. It condenses narrative, reasoning and lyricism into poetry, and the verses are full of changes in time and space and the interaction of sound and color.
For example, in the first sentence: "Autumn wind" implies the change of time, and "Ten Stations" shows the long space; the two are connected and vividly express the poet's ardent friendship. Although the chin couplet uses allusions, it is not uncommon or obscure; it not only reflects the public opinion of the government and the public at that time, but also expresses the poet's inner aspirations. Add "Lingyu" to see the color; "Zheng" to see the sound. The interaction of sound and color adds to the charm of poetry. The first sentence of the neck couplet describes Zhang Shangying's personal ambition; the closing sentence expresses the expectations of the people all over the world. The last couplet recalls the poet himself and expresses the meaning of parting and relying on him; he can break away from the cliché and end the whole article by returning excitedly to see Shengping. Written in this way, the spiritual realm of the poem will be high and it can arouse readers' imagination.
Mi Fu called Wei Tai and Wang Anguo "both poets" ("Chronicles of Song Poetry"). Although he went too far, it was not purely a compliment. Wei Tai emphasized that poetry should be "sound" and opposed Huang Tingjian's "special pursuit of things that the ancients had not done, and then added one or two odd characters to complete the poem" ("Linhan Reclusion Poetry"). This kind of idea had obvious influence on the development of Song poetry. Have a good impact.
In addition to being praised by the author of "Tongsheng Poetry" for its "sharp rhythm", this poem is also quite bold in style, which is very distinctive among Song poems.