When I read poetry when I was young, most poets liked to use scenery to express their feelings. The joys and sorrows of family and country, and the aspirations of mind were all conveyed by scenery and scenery. Grandma Mountain”, Fan Zhongyan’s “Yueyang Tower”, and many other stories.
Some time ago, the appearance of the “Tang and Song Literary Chronological Map” caused heated discussions for a while. The wide range of places that poets have set foot in is astounding. These lines lined with poems bring us joy.
Wang Bo went south to Bashu twice to enjoy the autumn water
In the flourishing age of the early Tang Dynasty, there was a talented young man whose poems were appreciated by Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. He became the youngest official in the dynasty and the head of the “Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty”. His name was Wang Bo, and his style name was Zi’an. Wang Bo, who was born in Hejin, lived in the north until he was 19 years old. He practiced medicine and became an official in Chang’an when he was young. After being demoted for the first time, he traveled all the way south to Bashu, from Shaanxi to Sichuan, and wrote poems to commemorate the places he passed.
Departing from Chang’an in May, Lu Xingping wrote “The Evening Rest of Shiping” “Looking at the Que Chang’an is near, Jiangshan Shu Road is on credit”; left “Changliu” in Mianxian County, and wrote “Pu’an Jianyin Title Wall” by Jiange to sigh the majestic mountains and rivers all the way ridge. The poem records his route from north to south as Xi’an-Xingping-Fufeng-Mianxian-Jiange-Mianyang-Santai. After arriving in central Shu, Wang Bo often lived between Xuanwu and Zizhou, traveled in many places in Shu, visited Xuanwu Mountain with Lu Zhaolin and Shao Dazhen, and visited Wudan Mountain with the officials of the Metropolitan Government of Yizhou. The footprints are all over Zhongjiang, Santai, Jintang, Guanghan, Deyang, Shifang, Chengdu, Pengzhou and other places. The comfort and beauty of Shu land made the young poet live here for three years.
Nowadays, tourism in Sichuan is very popular, especially in Chengdu. This city still exudes its tranquility and leisure. Teahouses, hot pot, mahjong, Chengdu seems to be a place that does not like change. Come to the People’s Park, sit in the century-old teahouse “Heming Tea House”, taste a cup of authentic old Chengdu Gaiwan tea, and then ask a craftsman who picks ears to experience a local characteristic ear picking. The price is cheap, comfortable and lazy , In an instant, he entered the role of the laid-back old Chengdu people. Coming out of the People’s Park, there are two snack streets with Qingdai brick and tile tiles, Kuanzhai Alley and Jinli. You can eat dry pot rabbit head and spicy hot pot in the bustling streets and alleys. You can also see Sichuan opera changing faces at night. Although it is a characteristic business Street, but it is already part of the city’s culture.
There is a “red wall and bamboo shadow” next to Jinli, which is the famous “Wuhou Temple” of the Three Kingdoms Relics Museum. After reading the engraved “Teacher’s List” on the wall, you can recall the situation of the Shu Han Dynasty, and then go to Huiling, the stone statues with Han style, simple and elegant style, make people sigh. Three kilometers away, Du Fu Thatched Cottage is located on the bank of Huanhua River. It was the residence of Du Fu when he lived in Chengdu. Now it is a classical garden, with small bridges and flowing water, lush forests and bamboos. Feel comfortable. Chengdu always makes people feel old, but it is undoubtedly a modern city with rapid development. Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li integrates old and new Chengdu, combining western Sichuan style blue tiles and red walls with large-scale floor-to-ceiling curtain walls, from Taikoo Li to IFS shopping center to Daci Temple, between fast and slow, the interweaving of modernity and tradition gives people the illusion of time travel.
Going back to the autumn of 675, Wang Bo set out from Luoyang and went down the canal, and went to Jiaozhi to meet his father who was implicated and demoted. “Luoyang-Huai’an-Nanjing-Nanchang-Ganzhou-Guangzhou-Hanoi” The Shengfu Road going south along the canal is now a popular tourist route in southeast scenic spots. On the ninth day of September, there was a banquet in the prefectural governor’s mansion. Wang Bo was invited to write the poems “Farewell Preface to Tengwang Pavilion in Denghong Mansion in Autumn” and “Preface to Tengwang Pavilion”. from this sequence.
Known as “the first building on the Xijiang River”, the Tengwang Pavilion is surrounded by the city and faces the river. Among them, the main hall on the first floor has a large-scale white marble relief “The Wind Blows the Pavilion of the King of Teng” created by Wang Bo, the second floor is painted with “Picture of Celebrities” of 80 famous people in Jiangxi from Qin to Ming Dynasty, and the giant painting on the third floor “Dream of Linchuan” is based on Tang Xianzu’s rehearsal of “The Peony Pavilion” in Tengwang Pavilion. The fourth floor contains many calligraphy works, poem manuscripts, pen and ink of Wen Tianxiang, Ouyang Xiu, Huang Tingjian, and Zhu Xi, as well as paintings by Bada Shanren and Tang Yin. The fifth floor is The best place to lean on the railing is the front of the hall is the “Preface to the Pavilion of the King of Teng” written by Su Dongpo inlaid on the brass plate. Every shot in the scenic area is full of classical and cultural atmosphere, which can be said to be fascinating from the inside out. Wang Bo is famous all over the world for his “Preface to the Pavilion of the King of Teng”, and the Pavilion of the King of Teng is also famous for this famous article. The scene of “the sunset and the lone bird fly together, and the autumn water is the same color as the sky” may not only stay in the poems. Appreciating the beautiful scenery also feels the poet.
Cen Shen’s westward frontier fortress soaked in wind, sand and snow
It may be difficult for Cen Shen to occupy a strong and colorful stroke among poets in Tang and Song Dynasties, but his life footprint is quite unique. He is famous for his poems on the frontier fortress. articles. The 33-year-old Cen Shen served as the secretary of Gao Xianzhi’s shogunate, the governor of the four towns of Anxi. He set out from Xi’an for the first time and set foot in Tianshui, Longxi, Shandan, Jiuquan, Dunhuang, Shanshan, Tuokesun, Korla, Kuqa, Zhangye and other places. . Among them, “Meeting the Envoy to Beijing” was written by passing through Jiuquan, “Looking east of the hometown, the road is long, and the tears of the dragon and the bell are not dry. We will meet immediately without paper and pen, and use the words of the king to report safety.” It is still very interesting to read now.
Cen Shen’s first trip to the fortress was ambitious, but his ideals were not realized. He returned to Chang’an after a short period of one or two years. Out of the jam again. The route of Cen Shen this time is slightly different from the last one. Huxian—Xi’an—Tianshui—Lintan—Lanzhou—Wuwei—Hami—Urumqi—Jimsar, embarked on the journey again. The poet used ” See the snow every year”, “See the sunrise on the sand, see the sun set on the sand” and other poems convey the scenery outside the Great Wall. In Luntai, which is today’s Urumqi, he wrote his masterpieces of frontier poems for the soldiers to go to war, “Song of Luntai Sends Doctor Feng to the Western Expedition” and “Zoo Machuan Sends the Teacher to the Western Expedition”. Bai Xuege sent Judge Wu back to Beijing” to see him off. The sentence “Suddenly like a spring breeze coming overnight, thousands of trees and pear blossoms bloom” has been passed down from ancient to modern times. The scene of snow in August in the Western Regions is all dyed on paper. The place where the horses stay in the sky above is romantic and magnificent.
Cen Shen’s second trip to the frontier fortress was highly valued. With the ambition to make contributions outside the fortress, he went to the army and experienced the life of a battle in the wind and dust. From his romantic poems, we can see the unique joy of life in the wind and snow in the frontier fortress. In ancient times, except for soldiers going to war, businessmen and politicians, ordinary people hardly set foot in this area. Today, this area has been visited by countless travelers.
Passing through Jiuquan, stop at Dunhuang, a magnificent art treasure. Dunhuang has a long history and splendid culture, and the territory is dotted with scenic spots and historical sites, and the natural scenery is peculiar and charming. Mogao Grottoes, the symbol of Dunhuang, is respected as the most splendid cultural relic in ancient China. In the entrance cave, a promotional film is played on the top of the projection using digital display effects. Computer stunts present hidden scenes, making people feel immersive. Tourists are not allowed to take pictures. Mysterious beauty is hidden in the heart. The eight caves that are open to the outside world contain scriptures, silk paintings, and murals, but you must follow the explanations to understand the weight of this religious culture.
On the west side of the Mogao Grottoes, the wind blows the Mingsha Mountain, and the sand peak is like a blade. “After the wind blows through the dormitory, it will return to its original state.” Riding camels from the gate to the Crescent Moon Spring at the northern foot, there are sandy cross-country, glider and other play items , but tickets, camels, and other play items are charged separately. If you want to watch the sunset on the sand mountain, you have to climb to a higher peak on foot. Surrounded by sandy mountains, the attic courtyard is repaired by the Crescent Spring, just like a small desert town. A section of Jiangnan reed flute in the desert Qiang flute is melodious and clear. The crescent spring water used to flow from the Shule River that seeped from the ground. However, due to the movement of the sand dunes and the diversion of the river for thousands of years, the groundwater is now scarce, and most of it is poured artificially. Only the “crescent moon” under the stars still looks like it did back then.
Urumqi, where Cen Shen left many masterpieces of frontier fortresses, is the preface of the whole Xinjiang. No matter where your destination is, you must start from this preface. From ancient times to the present, it has always been covered with a unique exotic veil. The Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, which integrates Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment, and catering, is a must-see when visiting Urumqi today. There are small stalls filled with baked naan, barbecue stalls, ethnic musical instruments, and fabrics. The vendors are very enthusiastic. Kindly, this block is the epitome of the rich ethnic characteristics and regional culture of the Western Regions.
Forty or fifty kilometers south of Urumqi City is the Tianshan Grand Canyon. The charming natural scenery is the truly intoxicating place in Xinjiang. Suddenly, like a night of spring breeze, thousands of trees and pear blossoms are beautiful. The snow-covered peaks are cold and lonely all the year round. The sparse yurts and brown land at the foot of the mountains are warm and fireworks. The unique and charming landforms, this The scene outside the Great Wall makes the poet’s poetry open, far-reaching, full of strange emotions, and it also makes people’s minds open, peaceful and far-reaching.
