Zhang Ji's "Fengqiao Night Park" is a poem full of melancholy and dreams, which has been praised by people for thousands of years. The poet depicts the midnight bell of Hanshan Temple with exquisite brushstrokes, expressing his longing for his hometown. Although the poem is only 33 words, it is rich in purpose and can be classified into various genres such as landscape poems, Zen poems, or nostalgic poems. Zhang Ji stood on the bow of the boat on a cold night, facing the choppy river and the dark night sky, and his heart swelled with endless sorrow. He was a wanderer, and he still couldn't get rid of his wandering state of mind. The title of this poem has undergone a series of evolutions, from the original "Night Park Songjiang" to "Night Park Sealing Territory", and finally it was included in "Three Hundred Tang Poems" and named "Fengqiao Night Park".
The moonset is full of frost", the "moonset" in this poem is usually interpreted as the scene of the sinking moon on the first quarter, giving people a heavy feeling, as if it is a symbol of the heavy thoughts of home and country in the poet's heart. The "black cry" is interpreted by most people as the cry of a crow or a black bird, but there are also different interpretations, believing that this is not consistent with the customs of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and is more like the sound of the porcelain of fishermen fishing. This interpretation seems to be more life-like, and it is also closer to the real situation of that time and place.
On that moonless night, the poet lay on the passenger ship and could not sleep, what made him toss and turn?Is it the relatives at home, the war in the distance, or the feelings of the homeland that cannot be parted?"Jiang Feng fishing fire to sleep", the "Jiang Feng" in this sentence can be understood as Jiang Feng Bridge, but also as the maple forest by the river. They leave only a vague outline in the hazy night. And the title of "Jiangfeng" may be because of the association caused by the place name "Fengqiao", or to give readers a hint of autumn and love. Several fishing fires flickered on the misty river, contrasting with the tranquil surroundings. These fishing fires seem to tell something, and they seem to be talking to the poet. They are the guardians of the night and the companions of solitude. "To sleep", these three words contain too many stories and emotions. What is the poet worried about?Who do you sleep with?This is a mystery that can never be solved, and it is also the charm of this poem that has been passed down through the ages.
Zhang Ji depicts the midnight bell of Hanshan Temple with exquisite brushstrokes. The bell has traveled through thousands of years of time and space and has become a sound that tugs at people's heartstrings. The word "Dao" is used very exquisitely, not only the artistic conception conveyed by the bell, but also the poet's feelings of missing his hometown. Obviously, what Zhang Ji is describing here is not the actual sound of the bell, but a kind of resonance in the heart. Such an interpretation may be closer to the poet's original meaning. Although this little poem is only 33 words, its purpose and meaning are infinitely complex and rich. It is classified as a pure landscape poem, a Zen poem, or a nostalgic poem, but neither of them can fully express its artistic value. For more than 1,000 years, countless people have repeatedly tasted, argued, and interpreted this poem, which has become a source of inspiration for calligraphers, painters, and singers. The artistic charm of this poem lies in the fact that the emotions and moods it expresses can travel through time and space and touch the hearts of readers. Whether for literature lovers or historical researchers, "Maple Bridge Night Park" is a work worthy of in-depth study.