Qianlong Shanglian The spring water in the cave is endless, and Ji Xiaolan's ease is amazing
Qianlong came out of the couplet: There is spring water flowing in the cave, Ji Xiaolan was stunned, and the woman replied easily.
During the heyday of the Qing Dynasty, due to the prosperity of the Kangxi, Yongqian, and Qianlong dynasties and the rule of the Qianlong Emperor, it reached its heyday. Emperor Qianlong toured the south many times in his life, and each time he was full of affection, and even became a good story passed down through the ages.
Qianlong was not only born romantic, but also attached great importance to culture. During his reign, he commissioned his ministers to compile books, one of the most important of which was the Siku Quanshu, a vast collection of documents.
Qianlong himself was a well-read emperor. He left behind more than 40,000 poems, which shows his keen interest in literature and art. He also liked to test the minister with poems and couplets.
Once, Qianlong traveled and found a couplet, and Ji Xiaolan and the ministers around him were at a loss because they couldn't find the couplet. In the end, a passing woman found the next one. Is Ji Xiaolan's level so bad?
During Qianlong's private visit to Weifu, Ji Xiaolan's witty and humorous personality became the highlight of Qianlong's itinerary, making the originally boring itinerary no longer monotonous. The tacit understanding and peaceful interaction between the two deepened Qianlong's love for Ji Xiaolan.
When Qianlong traveled to Mount Tai in the spring, behind a Confucian temple, he heard a corpse singing "The Legend of the West Chamber", Qianlong was moved by this situation, and couldn't help but write a poem to describe"Leyue Temple, playing the West Chamber, the Northern and Southern Dynasties"。The civil and military officials applauded, but when Qianlong proposed that they score the music for the next link, they were silent.
Ji Xiaolan stood up, thought for a while, and proposed the next link:"Spring and Fang, summer cloth is sold, autumn harvest and winter storage"。This unexpected verse caused a round of applause, and Qianlong expressed his gratitude to Ji Xiaolan for his wisdom.
On the way down the mountain, Qianlong saw a family hanging"Boxing comb"The signature grocery store plans to try Ji Xiaolan's craftsmanship. Ji Aiqing, what do you see hanging there? "He asked. Ji Xiaolan knew Qianlong's intentions, so she didn't answer directly, but replied skillfully:"Your Majesty, I think it's a couplet. "
Qianlong was taken aback:"This couplet, which has always been harmonious and beautiful, is separated here. "
He smiled brightly at her and said:"The emperor is not in a hurry. "
Until he went down the mountain, Qianlong forgot about her. Ji Xiaolan suddenly said:"Your Majesty, you see, this is the next link I just said. "
It turned out that the door of the store in front of her was hanging"White lotus root powder"of the signboard, with her in front of it"Boxwood comb"That's right. Although Qianlong knew that Ji Xiaolan's wit was improvised, he also had to admire Ji Xiaolan's creativity. "Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful! This official is worthy of being cunning and resourceful, and it is really a clever calculation"。He exclaimed.
Once upon a time, the Qianlong Emperor was a ruler obsessed with literature and poetry, and his imperial case was full of brilliant and far-reaching poems. His time seems to be closely linked to government affairs, and his favorite interests and hobbies seem to be gradually disappearing in the busy political process. Gradually, he felt that his literary inspiration had eclipsed, and deep down he longed for freedom and the opportunity to regain the brilliance of literature.
Although he was caught up in the wave of political events, the literary fire in his heart remained unextinguished. He knew that one day he would rediscover this lost light of literature. In the years to come, he will rekindle this fire and create brilliance for himself and his country. This is the determination and perseverance of an emperor, but also the affection and expectation of a literature lover.
Qianlong's hobby did not give up. Despite his busy political schedule, he continued to write poems and couplets. Courtiers and scholars offered him advice, but he soon became numb to their praise. Obviously, their advice was only to flatter him, not to comment on his work.
Tonglu Mountain, a magical pearl in the south of the Yangtze River, has made the literati and writers of the past dynasties linger. Wei Zhuang, a great writer in the Tang Dynasty, once sighed:"The Qiantang River is all in Tonglu, and the water is blue and the mountains are picturesque"。For thousands of years, the picturesque landscape has carried the feelings and praise of countless poets and artists.
Qianlong took hundreds of civil and military officials to set foot on Tonglu Mountain, and was intoxicated by the unique natural beauty here. His eyes were drawn to the river, and the group discovered a hidden cave.
Qianlong was amazed by the magic of nature and couldn't help but sigh"There is a spring in the cave"。
Qianlong presented a literary challenge to his ministers, asking them to write a poem for him. Ji Xiaolan has always been witty and intelligent, but this time it was difficult to write the couplet that the emperor was most satisfied with. After thinking about it for a long time, Ji Xiaolan blushed and said helplessly"I just can't think of it. "
Qianlong knew that Ji Xiaolan had had a hard time at least once in his life, and he couldn't help but feel relieved. Just when everyone is in a dilemma, a gloomy little girl walks into the cave with a smile and proposes her own ideas. She came up with a poem:"Alpine jade tree, evergreen"。
Everyone was overjoyed when they heard this, and even Qianlong couldn't help but express their approval.
After everyone went home, some ministers mentioned the issue of Tonglu Mountain Union in their evening conversations. They said that it was impossible for Ji Xiaolan to bow down to a woman from other provinces, and thought that Ji Xiaolan was deliberately avoiding this issue this time.
Compared to the upper couplet, the upper part of this couplet is clearer and its meaning is clear at a glance. At first glance, this couplet depicts a scene of endless water, but it is actually Qianlong's metaphor for the infinite life of the Qing Dynasty. As a courtier, Ji Xiaolan knew the seriousness of speaking in front of the emperor, and did not dare to act rashly, let alone discuss state affairs.
On the other hand, the question of Ji Xiaolan's poetry has always affected Qianlong's heart. Although he often accompanied the emperor to sing songs, every time he wrote a couplet, Qianlong held his breath in his heart, hoping to cause him some trouble. The emperor has always disliked courtiers who are smarter than himself, and Ji Xiaolan always shows his talent at critical moments, which is easy to make others jealous.
Therefore, Ji Xiaolan had to show his ability to please the emperor, but also show weakness at the right time. She is well versed in the wisdom of historical stories and understands the core skills of conspiracy.
The country woman's couplet did not take any risks. in her couplet"Evergreen"It not only symbolizes the longevity of the countryside, but also echoes the couplets before Qianlong.
The couplet at this moment emphasizes Qianlong's image as a benevolent monarch who privately petitioned the people and cared for the people. This is a good opportunity for Qianlong to enhance his status and prestige among the people. Therefore, the emergence of the province not only solved the problems of Ji Xiaolan and other ministers, but also killed two birds with one stone, inadvertently creating a more pro-people image of Qianlong.
They seem to be nonsensical puns, but they contain profound literary accomplishments and insight into the human psyche. Ji Xiaolan's excellence in this regard is impressive. Her literary skills are not only artistic, but also reflect her wisdom and adaptability. Throughout history, she has tested her subjects with skillful battles, not only as a literary expression, but also as a deep understanding of power and humanity.