"There is a beautiful woman who will never forget it.
I don't see it for a day, and I think like crazy. “
——— Han Sima is similar
In China's long history, countless remarkable figures have emerged. Among them, there are the eloquent monarchs who expanded their territory, and their journey is the sea of stars, and their political achievements and exploits are remembered in the annals of history;There are generals who worship the marquis and have made great achievements, and their bravery and resourcefulness have been passed down through the ages and become the object of admiration for future generationsThere are talented and talented talented and beautiful women, whose poems and stories have been praised by future generations and inspired countless people's literary and artistic inspirationThere are also traitorous ministers, whose conspiracies and tricks have caused chaos in the dynasty, leaving a stench for thousands of years, and becoming a negative teaching material for history.
But among these historical figures, there are some who are talked about by later generations because of their love stories. These stories, or tragic and moving, such as Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai's butterfly dance, reflect the pursuit of free love and compassionate;or warm and touching, such as the cross-border love between Xu Xian and Bai Niangniang, showing the otherworldliness of love and the courage to defy the world;There are also Tianhe meetings such as the red thread and the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, conveying the yearning and praise for loyal love. Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun, their stories have been passed down for more than 2,000 years.
Sima Xiangru, a literati from a humble background, dared to pursue Zhuo Wenjun, whose identity was much higher than his own, which in itself was a manifestation of courage and determination. In the social context of the time, this kind of cross-class love was extremely rare and challenging. At the same time, Zhuo Wenjun, a widow, decided to ignore the prejudices and restrictions of society, pursue a love similar to Sima, and eloped with him, which was very bold and avant-garde in the society at that time.
However, there is also a more complex dimension to the story. After Sima Xiangru soared in his political career, he once snubbed Zhuo Wenjun, an act that was criticized by later generations. And Zhuo Wenjun, with her wisdom and talent, not only maintained her dignity, but also won Sima Xiangru's heart again. These turning points exemplify her independence and tenacity. Some modern views have criticized Sima Xiangru for his pursuit of Zhuo Wenjun as a way to cling to Gao Zhi, and see Phoenix as a means to achieve this goal. This view labeled Sima Xiangru as a "phoenix man", believing that he used his literary talent and Zhuo Wenjun's status to seek a higher social status for himself. We also need to take into account the social environment at the time. At that time, it was common for literati to be promoted through their talents, and Sima Xiangru's behavior may have been influenced by this social environment.
Like and Wenjun
Sima Xiangru was a native of Chengdu, Shu County, and the other said that he was a native of Anhan, Ba County (now Peng'an County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province). Originally known as Inuzi, he changed his name to Xiangru when he was young because of his admiration for Lin Xiangru. One of the "Four Masters of Han Fu", it is respectfully known as "Fu Sheng" and "Ci Zong". Zhuo Wenjun was born into an iron-smelting family, and her family was originally from Handan, but was forced to relocate to Linqiong (present-day Qionglai City, Sichuan Province) during the unification of the Six Kingdoms by Qin Shi Huang. As a young woman, she experienced several marriages, and several of her husbands died young, so she eventually returned to her parents' widowhood. At that time, she was known for her beauty and talent, and was good at ** and poetry.
Encounters at banquets
Disappointed and exhausted in his early years, he chose to return to Linqiong (now Qionglai City) in Sichuan, returning to his long-lost hometown. There, his life became poor and simple, far from the prosperity and hustle and bustle of the past. Wang Ji expressed his deep respect and friendship for Sima Xiangru. Wang Ji knew of Xiangru's talent, so he invited him to stay in Linqiong Pavilion, hoping to have the opportunity to make friends with this famous literati.
When the local wealthy merchant Zhuo Wangsun learned that there was a distinguished guest in Wangji's mansion, he decided to hold a banquet to entertain him, hoping to make friends with this legendary scholar. Sima Xiangru initially declined the invitation, citing illness, but at Wang Ji's insistence, he finally agreed to go. At the banquet, Zhuo Wenjun, the daughter of Zhuo Wangsun, a talented and beautiful woman, had already heard of Sima Xiangru. She secretly observed this talented literati from behind the screen, and was deeply attracted by his demeanor and talent. And when Sima Xiangru met Zhuo Wenjun for the first time, he was deeply attracted by her temperament and beauty, and strong emotional waves rippled in his heart.
At the banquet, the moonlight fell on the courtyard and the fragrance of flowers fluttered softly, adding a romance and mystery to this encounter. Sima Xiangru decided to express his emotions with the help of **. He picked up the piano (Sima Xiangru had been given the precious "Luqi" piano for his gift to King Liang) and began to play "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" - a song full of affection and allegory, with a beautiful melody and rich emotion. Sima Xiangru poured all his emotions and respect for Zhuo Wenjun, and every note seemed to tell his heart.
Elopement out
Zhuo Wenjun was shocked by this sudden confession. She listened to the sound of the piano and felt the sincere emotions that flowed from it, and her heart began to throb. This song not only shows Sima Xiangru's talent, but also reflects his sincerity and enthusiasm for love. The other guests at the banquet were also attracted by the moving sound of the piano, but for Zhuo Wenjun, it seemed as if Sima Xiangru was calling directly to her heart. When the sound of the piano fell, the eyes of the two met in the crowd, and at that moment, it was as if the hustle and bustle around them had disappeared, leaving only their heartbeats to each other. On this night, the emotions between Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru reached an unprecedented resonance, as if they were destined, and the two hearts were closely connected.
When Zhuo Wenjun heard this song, he was even more convinced of Xiangru's feelings for her. After the banquet, Sima Xiangru secretly conveyed his mind through Zhuo Wenjun's maidservants. Zhuo Wenjun plucked up his courage in the middle of the night and decided to flee from home and elope with Sima Xiangru to Chengdu, which was a bold challenge to traditional etiquette. When Zhuo Wangsun learned the news of his daughter's elopement, anger and disappointment were mixed in his heart. He declared in public that his daughter had violated etiquette, saying that although he could not bear to hurt his daughter, he would not provide any financial support.
Wen Jun sells wine
Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun's early life in Chengdu can be described as very difficult. Sima Xiangru came from a poor background, had almost nothing, and lived in a very humble environment, accompanied only by four walls. This predicament made Zhuo Wenjun deeply uneasy, and her heart was full of worries and uncertainties about the future. One day, Zhuo Wenjun made a suggestion. She said to Sima Xiangru: "Actually, as long as you go to Linqiong with me and borrow some money from my brothers, we can try to make ends meet." For Sima Xiangru, this proposal is both a new beginning and a challenge. In the end, he decided to follow Zhuo Wenjun's advice, and the two embarked on the road to Linqiong together.
After arriving in Linqiong, in order to raise funds to open a store, they had to sell their carriages and horses. They opened a small hotel, with Zhuo Wenjun selling wine and running the store, while Sima Xiangru wore an apron and washed cups, plates and earthenware in the kitchen, mingling with the guys. Despite the hard work, they feel happy. The allusion of "selling wine when the bar" has been widely reflected and praised in later literary works. For example, the poems of Tang Dynasty poets Li Bai and Li Shangyin both refer to the image of Zhuo Wenjun, expressing admiration for her and nostalgia for this love story. From this point of view, Zhuo Wenjun can be said to be the earliest spokesperson for fine wine.
When Zhuo Wangsun learned that his daughter and son-in-law were opening a small hotel in Linqiong, he felt ashamed and uneasy, so much so that he was reluctant to go out to meet people all day. However, his relatives and friends said to him: "You have only one son and two daughters, and you are not short of wealth." Now that Wen Jun is with Sima Xiangru, although he does not seek an official position for the time being, he is a talented person after all. Wen Jun has relied on him for life, and he is still a distinguished guest of our county order, how can you make it so difficult for them?These words made Zhuo Wangsun change his opinion.
So, Zhuo Wangsun decided to sponsor his daughter and son-in-law. He gave Zhuo Wenjun a hundred slaves and a large amount of copper coins, and sent her clothes and belongings when she got married. With these grants, Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru finally got out of poverty, returned to Chengdu, bought land and houses, and began a prosperous life. It is said that later Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru gave birth to a daughter named Sima Shi, also known as Qin Xin. Because she was born on the first day of the first month, the queen gave her the name Yuanchun.
It's like flying yellow
The story of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun ushered in a new turn after they received funding from Zhuo Wangsun. Zhuo Wenjun is not only Sima Xiangru's lover, but also becomes his encourager and supporter. She encouraged Sima Xiangru to continue his literary and political career, and these efforts eventually paid off.
Sima Xiangru's literary talent eventually caught the attention of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. It is said that it was his "Zi Xuan Fu" that won the emperor's appreciation. With its unique style and rich imagination, this work demonstrates Sima Xiangru's literary talent. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was so impressed by Sima Xiangru's talent that he summoned him to the imperial court and began his official career. In the imperial court, Sima Xiangru's performance was also affirmed. He was made a Lang official and became the emperor's attendant. In addition, according to legend, after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Empress Chen was beaten into the Changmen Palace, she was depressed and sad day and night, and heard that Sima Xiangru, a native of Chengdu, was a wonderful hand in writing articles in the world, so she presented him with a hundred catties **, and asked him to write "Changmen Fu" to impress Emperor Wu, and he was lucky. However, as his status in the court grew, he began to consider the Namaoling woman as a concubine, which gradually made the relationship between him and his wife Zhuo Wenjun gradually cold.
"No Memory" and "White Head Yin".
Faced with her husband's estrangement, Zhuo Wenjun felt deeply lost and hurt. Under the pressure of this emotion, she wrote the famous "White Head Yin". The poem expresses her nostalgia for the times of suffering together in the past, and her grief that her husband missed her day and night but was forgotten. "Baitou Yin" is Zhuo Wenjun's deep love and disappointment for her husband, full of grief and affection.
One day, Sima Xiangru sent a short letter of thirteen words to Zhuo Wenjun: "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, **ten million." The clever Zhuo Wenjun burst into tears after reading it, and she realized that the only word "100 million" was missing, which seemed to symbolize her husband's lack of memories of the past. She responded with "Poems of Resentment", implicitly expressing her sadness and dissatisfaction.
According to legend, Zhuo Wenjun also attached a copy of the "Farewell Book" to Sima Xiangru:"There are mandarin ducks in Jinshui, there is wood in the Han Palace, the other things are new, and the people of the world are embarrassed, and they are obsessed with obscenity and do not understand!": Here the dissatisfaction with the change of heart is expressed through a metaphor. "There are mandarin ducks in Jinshui, and there are trees in the Han Palace"A metaphor for the novelty of the world, while"Ignorant of lewdness and unconscious"criticizes those who indulge in new loves and forget old loves. "Zhu Xian is broken, Ming Jing is missing, Chao Luxi, Fang Shi is resting, Baitou Yin, hurting and parting, trying to add meals and don't read concubines, Jinshui soup (shāng) soup, and Jun Changjue!": This is the climax of the poem, expressing the deep pain of parting. "Zhu string broken"with"Spiegel is missing"It symbolizes the destruction of good things. "Whitehead groaning"hints at her shattered longing for long-term love. The last sentence"With Jun Chang Jue"shows her reluctance to accept permanent parting.
I wish to win the heart of one person, and the white head will not be separated
After reading his wife's poems and letters, Sima Xiangru couldn't help but marvel at Zhuo Wenjun's talent and affection. He began to reflect on his actions and was ashamed of the idea of having a widow and a concubine. In Zhuo Wenjun's poems, he rediscovered the love and emotion between husband and wife. From then on, Sima Xiangru no longer mentioned the matter of concubines, and the two got back together, grew old together, and shared a peaceful life. Literary talent is like Zhuo Wenjun, a poem saved his marriage.
Zhuo Wenjun is not only an affectionate wife, but also a talented poetess. The Ming Dynasty scholar Hu Yinglin mentioned the couples who had both literary and talented talents in the Han and Wei dynasties in the "Poems", and Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun were the first to be recommended. The image of Zhuo Wenjun is also mentioned in the poems of Li Bai and Li Shangyin in the Tang Dynasty. Zhuo Wenjun's story was not only widely praised at the time, but also sung in later generations, becoming an important symbol in the history of Chinese literature.
Sima is like him
Sima Xiangru abducted the daughter of a rich familySimply categorizing Sima Xiangru as a "phoenix man" is not comprehensive, as the concept also involves personal values and patterns of behavior, especially in relation to marriage and family relationships. In the story of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun, although Sima Xiangru was indifferent to Zhuo Wenjun for a while, he eventually regained his love for his wife and grew old with her. This shows his emotional return and adjustment of values. Thus, in some ways, Sima Xiangru may be in line with some of the characteristics of the "Phoenix Man", but his story also shows the complexity of personality and the multifaceted nature of human nature. His story is more about the possibility of social class mobility in ancient China and the importance of individual efforts in changing fate. At the same time, it also shows the transformation and growth of personal values in the face of success and emotional choices.
The love story of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun encountered major challenges at the peak of Sima Xiangru's political career. As Sima Xiangru's status in the court increased, he began to consider taking concubines, which led to a gradual rift in his relationship with Zhuo Wenjun. Zhuo Wenjun, the partner who had shared the hardships with Sima Xiangru, felt a deep betrayal and pain. Faced with her husband's estrangement, Zhuo Wenjun took extraordinary measures to save their marriage. With her intellect and emotion, she wrote the touching "White Head Yin", expressing her pain of her husband's change of heart and nostalgia for their beautiful past. This poem is not only her mourning for lost love, but also the last call for Sima Xiangru's deep love.
After reading Zhuo Wenjun's poems, Sima Xiangru was deeply moved and re-examined their relationship and his own behavior. His heart was filled with shame and remorse, and he realized how important Zhuo Wenjun was to him. He decided to give up the idea of taking a concubine and returned to Zhuo Wenjun's side, and the marriage between the two was saved. In the end, Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru got back together, and their love became even more precious after twists and turns. Their story has become a symbol of love, tenacity and loyalty in Chinese culture, demonstrating the power of true love to overcome all difficulties and challenges. In China's long cultural tradition, the stories of Sima Xiangru and Zhuo Wenjun have been told, inspiring everyone who faces the challenges of love, reminding us of the preciousness and irreplaceability of true love. (*All from the Internet, if infringement, please contact to delete, thank you for reading.) ）