In the literary skills of ancient literati and writers, poetry and couplets were an indispensable part. Both forms of literature focus on confrontation and equality, and are artistic means of expressing thoughts and emotions. In particular, couplets, because of their characteristics of "short poems without rhyme", have higher requirements for the knowledge and ability of literati and scholars.
During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, issued a couplet: "The light is bright and the moon is bright, and the Ming Dynasty is unified." The wonder of this uplink made the ** people in the entourage look at each other, and they were silent, and no one dared to act rashly.
Emperors received elite education from an early age, and their educational mentors were undoubtedly the most learned people in the country. Therefore, the ability of the emperor in terms of literary literacy is often not to be underestimated. Ming Chengzu Zhu Di was an emperor with profound literary cultivation, and his pair of couplets showed his talent and laid the groundwork for the next couplet challenge.
In the face of such a linkage, it is difficult for the public to deal with it and they are worried. Answering incorrectly can put oneself in the limelight and more likely to lose one's life for offending the emperor.
However, at the embarrassing moment when everyone fell silent, a 6-year-old prodigy broke the silence and successfully matched the next link. This was beyond everyone's expectations, and everyone couldn't help but be shocked, and they all looked at Ming Chengzu Zhu Di with a worried expression.
In 2020, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di decided to move the imperial capital south to Yanjing and renamed it "Beijing", making it the new capital of the Ming Empire. This decision is bound to give the city a new lease of life, but at the same time, it is also destined to carry the glory of the dynasty in the years to come.
In the first month of 1421, Beijing had just ushered in its first spring. This hopeful new capital is full of infinite vitality, and various constructions are in full swing. It was at such a hopeful moment that a terrible catastrophe struck - a fire broke out in the Forbidden City.
The fire was fierce and menacing, and the flames seemed to come from hell. It not only swallowed the palace, but also gave everyone present an extremely ominous premonition in their hearts. In the thick smoke, the faces of the civil and military officials were filled with indescribable fear and worry.
Your Majesty, this is a warning from heaven, I am afraid that the move of the capital has offended the gods!A gray-haired old minister spoke, his voice trembling slightly.
The hall was solemn. Everyone present knew the seriousness of this disaster, it was not only a huge material loss, but also ignited a trace of doubt in their hearts about Zhu Di, the new master.
However, surprisingly, Emperor Zhu Di was still very calm. He stood on a high throne and looked down on the ministers, there was no fear in his eyes, only firmness: "Natural disasters and man-made disasters have always been impermanent. I have made up my mind, and this disaster cannot be shaken. ”
Zhu Di's tone was resolute, which silenced everyone in the hall. As an emperor who has experienced countless storms and waves, he is well aware of the seriousness of the situation, but he will never show the slightest weakness in front of his subjects.
Zhu Di's firmness made the discussion in the court not stop there. The courtiers either sighed quietly or talked secretly, all suspicious of the new dragon lord in front of them. They are worried about whether Zhu Di's determination is reckless and about their uncertainty about the future.
If Your Majesty is not moved by the disaster, I am afraid that it will be even more difficult for the people to settle down. Xia Yuanji knelt at the foot of the steps and said calmly. As a political minister, he knows that the people's will is the foundation of the country, and if the people's doubts are not resolved, they will only become knots.
Zhu Di pondered for a moment, and Xia Yuanji's words made him keenly capture the deep meaning contained in it. "It's true. I will personally visit the people to solve their doubts. ”
Xia Yuanji secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that only by personally observing the people's situation could Zhu Di understand how serious the impact of the disaster was on ordinary people. As the head of a country, it is not enough to rely on one's own will.
When night falls, the streets of the capital are lit up. The joy of the city seemed to make people forget the terrible disaster of the day. And in this lively street market, a middle-aged scholar in a cloth shirt is wandering quietly.
No one knows that this seemingly ordinary pedestrian is Ming Chengzu Zhu Di himself. He came to the world with a few of his cronies to see with his own eyes what the people really thought.
Have a bowl of hot noodles. Zhu Di walked into a snack shop and sat down on a stone bench, just like the other guests. The boss hurriedly brought the noodle bowl, and Zhu Di smelled the steaming noodle soup and couldn't help but feel a little warm.
The fire in the palace frightened us all. One diner said, "I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse for the new emperor to move the capital." ”
Who knows. The boss shook his head, "We just want to have an Ansheng." ”
Zhu Di listened silently, his eyes complicated. It turned out that the people's thoughts were so simple, and the fierce polemics of the courtiers seemed so distant to them. Ordinary people really just hope for a peace.
This topic caused Zhu Di to think deeply. As an emperor, he needs to consider far more than his own ambition and determination, and more importantly, listen to the voice of the people, so that the country and the people can be safe.
The night deepened, and the hustle and bustle of the capital reached a climax. In the brilliant lights, a lantern riddle suddenly hung in front of Zhu Di's eyes - the light is bright and the moon is bright, and the Ming Dynasty is unified".
Can anyone match this couplet?Immediately, there was a lively discussion in the crowd. This is simply a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it is a great honor to be able to match the emperor's lantern riddles!
When people were scrambling to speculate, a young figure suddenly squeezed out of the encirclement - he was Peng Yinshan, the talented "Liyang prodigy". With a glint of wisdom in his eyes, the ten-year-old looked at the couplet intently, pondered for a moment, and then spoke slowly
Junle Chenle, eternal happiness for ten thousand years. ”
The crisp sound echoes in the quiet night sky. Everyone present looked at this child in amazement, and it was hard to imagine how he could come up with such an esoteric lower link at such a young age.
Zhu Di stepped forward and patted Peng Yinshan's shoulder approvingly. Xia Yuanji, who was standing on the side, also realized that this was not only the talent of a smart child, but also implied that the happiness of the monarch and the people needed to be based on mutual understanding.
When Zhu Di returned from the night tour, his view of all this had changed. Mingjun needs benevolence, and being close to the people is the right way. This seemingly ordinary trip became an important bridge for his people-oriented, enlightened and wise governance in the future.
Peng Yinshan's talent also impressed Zhu Di. The prosperity of a dynasty depends not only on the wisdom of the monarch alone, but also on the endless talents of the people. Rejuvenating the country needs talents, which Zhu Di firmly remembered in his heart.
Since then, during the reign of Ming Chengzu, he not only strengthened his attention to the lives of the people, but also devoted himself to education and cultural undertakings. Under his rule, the new capital of Beijing became increasingly prosperous, powerful, civil and military, and became a symbol of the heyday of the Ming Empire.
Seeing that this new capital was thriving under the brilliant lights of the Lantern Festival, Zhu Di couldn't help but sigh that the disaster did not crush his ambition, but allowed him to gain the wisdom and courage to move forward among the people.
The inheritance of dynasties lies in sticking to their beliefs;The prosperity of a country lies in openness and inclusiveness. When we look back at this period of history, we understand the truth better. It was the mutual enlightenment of Emperor Zhu Di and the folk heroes that allowed the Ming Dynasty to enter its most prosperous period.
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