Qianlong's upper couplet is ingenious "Rats are called old regardless of size", and Ji Xiaolan's classic couplet is amazing
Qianlong to"Rats are called old regardless of size"At the beginning, Ji Xiaolan cleverly cut into the next sentence, which can be called a classic!
Mr. Zhang Guoli's "Iron Tooth and Bronze Tooth Ji Xiaolan" vividly interprets Ji Xiaolan, a witty, cheerful and bold minister. The play uses a fascinating plot and clever lines to show the image of Ji Xiaolan, a historical figure, in front of the audience, which makes the audience laugh constantly.
Compared with the TV series, Ji Xiaolan's historical image is more colorful. During the Qianlong period, Ji Xiaolan won the favor of the emperor with his outstanding literary talent and wit and became a royal literati. In an era of emphasis on culture and wisdom, his unique poetic talent surpassed the literary peaks of the time, and the number of his works exceeded that of the Tang and Song dynasties combined.
As an emperor who was well versed in the beauty of literature, Qianlong deeply admired Ji Xiaolan's literary achievements. Especially the famous alliance"Rats are old regardless of size", which made the ministers even more dilemma. In the dilemma, Ji Xiaolan showed extraordinary wisdom and gave imaginative answers, which Qianlong praised as a masterpiece.
Ji Xiaolan's childhood home was full of culture, including the fragrance of books. His father was a scholar, and the books in the family were like a treasure chest, which laid a solid foundation for Ji Xiaolan's later literary career.
From an early age, Ji Xiaolan showed a thirst for knowledge and superhuman intelligence. It was during this period of playful learning and exploration that he developed a strong interest and talent for ancient poetry, and his extraordinary literary talent began to emerge.
Once, when he heard the melodious sound of a bell echoing in his hometown, he improvised verses based on the bells, showing his sensitivity and unique understanding of poetry. This talent made him famous among his family and friends.
One of the best moments of Ji Xiaolan's childhood was when guests visited. Ji Xiaolan's father was not at home, and when the guests saw this little prodigy, they came up with a plan to test Ji Xiaolan's talent. To test this little literary genius, he introduced Shanglian"Guests come to tea as wine"。Ji Xiaolan immediately replied in a surprising manner"The guest month is the month", showing his sharp thinking and extraordinary wisdom.
Impressed by his insight, the guest asked the question again and pointed to the plum blossom diagram on the screen and came up with a new verse. This time, Ji Xianlin seemed to be lost in thought. Her gaze fell on a maid wearing shoes embroidered with chrysanthemums. She suddenly had an idea and replied:"The toe of the shoe is embroidered with chrysanthemums, and the fog is difficult to disperse at dusk"。This answer not only left a deep impression on the guests, but also showed that Ji Xiaolan was good at observation and rich in imagination.
The guests were full of praise for Ji Xiaolan, and he also became a rare magician in the literary world at that time, known as a prodigy and a talent.
With the passage of time, Ji Xianlin's academic career flourished. His literary achievements are not only reflected in his poetry creation, but also in the process of his participation in the compilation of the Siku Quanshu. This teenage prodigy shined in the Chinese literary scene and created a brilliant record in the history of literature.
During the Lantern Festival, the palace is brightly lit like a starry sky. Emperor Qianlong was in a good mood and decided to enjoy the lanterns with his ministers on this beautiful night. He announced:"Tonight, during the Lantern Festival, I and the ministers guessed the lantern riddles to see who could confuse me.
The ministers presented intricate lantern riddles one after another, and Qianlong solved them one by one easily and skillfully. When Ji Xiaolan stood up, the atmosphere of the scene suddenly froze.
A wonderful talent show is in full swing in the Qianlong Palace. Ji Xiaolan stood in front of the Golden Palace, with a dignified demeanor, holding a delicate dome.
Uplink:"Mysterious, black or white, colorful, difficult to distinguish between true and false; Foxes, wolves, cats, dogs and other unruly beasts are all suspicious. "
Next section:"How easy it is to talk about the scriptures, how difficult it is to think about the righteousness of the small words; East, west, north and south are mixed, and the fog is like a dream. "
Emperor Qianlong sat on the dragon chair, his clear eyes radiating a thoughtful light. "Who wrote this verse? "He asked.
He smiled and bowed"The return to the holy decree was created by Wechen. "
The emperor thought for a moment and then asked:"What is the meaning of this couplet? "
Ji Xiaolan lowered her head and said"The emperor, black and white is undecided, symbolic'Clear'；Foxes, wolves, cats, and dogs appear undecided, implicating'Basket', together it is'Guess'。"
Qian Long's eyes lit up and he said approvingly"Xiaolan, your wisdom is amazing. What's next? "
Ji Xiaolan replied with a smile:"The scriptures and verses are representatives'words'The word, while the east, west, north and south are confusing, mysterious and obscure, and together they are'Enigma'。"
As soon as these words came out, it was like a phantom, which made the ministers in the palace dazzled. Emperor Qianlong laughed loudly"'Guess the lantern riddles', sure enough, peculiar. Xiaolan, your talent is really extraordinary. "The entire hall was silent, as if witnessing a wonderful literary feast.
The lantern riddle game not only made Qianlong have a strong interest in Ji Xiaolan, but also made him full of curiosity about this literary magician. Since then, Qianlong often invited Ji Xiaolan into the palace, not only because of his literary talent, but also because of his demeanor in dealing with people.
Ji Xiaolan rose to prominence and became an indispensable literary strategist for Emperor Qianlong. His literary exchanges with Emperor Qianlong reached a climax, and he went on patrol many times.
On Qianlong's 50th birthday, he held a banquet and invited 3,000 people over 60 years old, one of whom was 141 years old. Qianlong specially designed a line for this old man:"The prosperous Jiazi reopened, and another thirty-seven years were added"。In this way, he used the ingenuity of numbers to tell a story with the old man's age.
Ji Xiaolan"Ancient and rare double celebrations, another spring and autumn are in it"Answered, subtly expressing the age of the old man. This couplet not only reflects Ji Xiaolan's ingenious use of number games, but also a clever response to the theme of the Thousand Suo Banquet.
Qianlong readily agreed, but came up with a more ingenious inscription:"Rats are called old regardless of size", a sentence to break the theme of the banquet, attracted the attention of the literati present. Ji Xiaolan's answer became the focus of the audience.
Qian Long asked"Xiaolan, you were full of witty words just now, what are your clever plans this time? "
Ji Xiaolan looked at the parrot from the side, and suddenly had an idea, and replied confidently"Parrots are divided into male and female, and are called brothers. "The next link is interesting. Nickname"Starlings"of"Parrots"with"Male and female"complement each other, and the upper link"Size"The theme fits perfectly. with uplink"Great"The theme fits perfectly and it wins admiration and applause.
Emperor Qianlong sincerely appreciated Jia's talent and once again admired her literary achievements. This banquet not only showcased Ji Xiaolan's talent, but also consolidated his position in the eyes of Emperor Qianlong, making him one of Emperor Qianlong's most trusted ministers.
In an accident in Tongzhou, Ji Xiaolan showed his wisdom and adaptability in the court.
At that time, Emperor Qianlong was enjoying the scenery on the streets of Tongzhou with a group of ministers. Suddenly, Emperor Qianlong was in no interest and said a wonderful couplet:"Nantong Prefecture North Tongzhou, North and South Tongzhou North and South, North and South Tongzhou North and South, North and South Tongzhou North and South"。This couplet is not only a geographical riddle, but also rich in meaning, and the ministers could not answer it for a while, and they exclaimed and ridiculed one after another.
When the ministers were silent, Ji Xiaolan saw a pawnshop at the end of the street. She stepped forward and bowed respectfully in reply"Your Majesty, there is such a couplet in the hands of the ministers:'East pawnshop, west pawnshop, things like things, things like things'。"The lower link not only flexibly responds to the emperor's upper link, but also subtly blends into the scene of street life.
Emperor Qianlong was pleasantly surprised and praised Jia's response, saying that she was resourceful and flexible, which was truly amazing. At this moment, Tongzhou Fang seems to have developed into a very subtle intellectual drama, and the emperor and his ministers are happily participating in weaving this court spectacle.
In another winter scene in the Imperial Garden, Emperor Qianlong recited a poem about a snowy scene to his ministers. But the next sentence he choked up.
Ji Xiaolan approached the emperor, picked up a handful of snow, and asked softly"Your Majesty, what do you think of this snowflake? "The emperor looked at the snowflakes in Ji Xiaolan's hand, a little **. Ji Xiaolan continued to sing the next sentence:"Fly into the plum blossom and disappear"。This song is not only a passionate show, but also captures a deep artistic conception with a concise scene.
Emperor Qianlong appreciated this very much and once again expressed his admiration for Ji Xiaolan's talent. Ji Xiaolan replied modestly"The emperor has a sense of humor, and the minister is just lucky.
This series of ingenious answers not only won Ji Xiaolan great respect from the imperial court, but also deepened her special relationship with Emperor Qianlong. It's not just about literary exchanges, it's about how a minister uses his wit at a critical moment to skillfully preserve the dignity of the emperor and show his unique position in the court.
In the Qing Dynasty, the literary exchanges between Qianlong and Ji Xiaolan were not only an exchange of talents, but also a vivid portrayal of the cultural landscape at that time.
This kind of literary exchange profoundly reflected the cultural connotation of the time and left a strong mark in the history of Chinese literature.
In this era of strong literary atmosphere, the couplet between Qianlong and Ji Xiaolan is no longer just a traditional contest, but the renewal and sublimation of the art of couplet. These couplets cover a wide range of topics, from praise of natural landscapes to reflections on social phenomena, with profound philosophical and humorous styles.
The artistic and literary qualities of these couplets occupy a unique place in the history of Chinese literature. They are not only a contest of rhetorical devices, but also a leap forward in the art of couplets, as they reveal the full charm of couplets. The literary works of this period no longer stick to traditional forms, but dare to incorporate a variety of themes and transcend the limitations of traditional rhetoric, thus showing the unique style and aesthetic pursuit of Qing literature.
The literary exchanges in this period were like a literary feast, which laid a solid foundation for later literary creation. In the blend of innovation and inheritance, the literature of the Qing Dynasty shines with magnificent literary brilliance and has become a dazzling chapter in the history of Chinese literature.