Jieyu is not the name of Ban, but the title of concubine in Han Dynasty. Because Ban was enshrined in the palace, this title has been used by later generations, so that his real name cannot be verified. Later, he moved to the western suburbs of Yanling in Chang 'an (now Xi 'an, Shaanxi). Learn less and be good at poetry and fu. When he became emperor, he entered the palace. At first, he was a small envoy, and soon he became a Jieyu. It is a descendant of Chu Lingyin Wen Zi. The more my father rode a captain's class, he galloped on the battlefield in the later period of Liang Wudi's attack on Xiongnu, and made a lot of contributions. Ban Guang gave birth to three boys and one girl, and all four children performed well: Bo Ban, the eldest son, was a scholar who was proficient in poetry, books and The Analects of Confucius. He hired several letters to make the Huns a great defender. He chose officials to catch thieves and was called God in the county. The second son, Banshi, was learned and versatile, and was admired by the emperor. Third-class naivety, straight self-control, and the final official is strict; His daughter is Ban Jieyu, a famous talented woman. Ban Biao was born in the youngest class, while Ban Gu (Han Shu), Ban Chao and Ban Zhao were all born in Ban Biao.
Ban Jieyu is the empress of Emperor Han Cheng, and before Zhao Yanfei entered the palace, Emperor Han Cheng was her luckiest. Ban Jieyu's virtue in the harem is well known. At the beginning, Emperor Han Chengdi was attracted by her beauty and charm and was tired of her every day. Ban Jieyu's literary attainments are extremely high, especially familiar with historical events, and he often quotes classics to enlighten the inner anguish of Emperor Han Chengdi. Ban Jieyu is also good at temperament, which often makes Emperor Xian of Han forget himself in the sound of silk and bamboo. For Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, Ban Jieyu is not only her concubine, but also her various talents, which makes Emperor Xian of Han put her in the position of a friend.
When the emperors of Han Dynasty visited the imperial palace, they often took a limousine, with silk as the curtain and brocade mattress as the cushion, and the two men dragged in front, which was called a "chariot". As for the car that the queen's concubines took, only one person was supporting it. In order to stay with Ban Jieyu at all times, Emperor Han Cheng specially ordered someone to make a bigger chariot to travel with him, but it was rejected by Ban Jieyu. She said: "Look at the pictures left by ancient times, the kings of sages are surrounded by famous ministers. The last masters of Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, Xia Jie, Shang and Zhou, and Zhou Youwang, were lucky enough to have concubines, and finally they all fell into a state of ruin. If I go in and out with you, I'll look like them. Can you not be shocked? " (The original sentence is: Xianjun is a famous minister. At the end of three generations, the Lord has a daughter. Emperor Han Chengdi felt that what she said was reasonable, so he had to give up the idea of traveling with the car for the time being. At that time, the Empress Dowager heard that Ban Jieyu used reason to control his feelings and didn't travel with the emperor. She appreciated it very much and said to those close to her left and right, "There was Fan Ji in ancient times, and now there is Ban Jieyu." Here, the Queen Mother compared Ban Jieyu with Fan Ji, the wife of Duke Zhuang of Chu in the Spring and Autumn Period, and gave her the greatest encouragement and encouragement. Chu Zhuangwang just acceded to the throne, like hunting, doing nothing, Fan Ji tried to persuade, but the effect was not great, so he stopped eating animal meat. Chu Zhuangwang finally moved his heart, turned over a new leaf, didn't hunt much, and was diligent in politics. Later, due to Fan Ji's recommendation, Sun Shuai, a sage, was reused as Lingyin Prime Minister, dominating the world for three years and becoming one of the "five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period".
The Queen Mother compared Ban Jieyu to Fan Ji, which made Ban Jieyu's position in the harem more prominent. At that time, Ban Jieyu strengthened his self-cultivation in women's virtue, beauty, talent and women workers, hoping to have a greater influence on Emperor Han Cheng and make him a wise monarch. Unfortunately, Emperor Han Chengdi was not Chu Zhuangwang. Since Zhao's sisters entered the palace, they have all become bohemian, and Ban Jieyu has been left out in the cold.
After the Zhao sisters entered the palace, they were overbearing, and Queen Xu was very annoying. In desperation, she came up with a bad idea, set up an altar in the bedroom where the lamp was lonely and the rice was cold, prayed for the emperor to bless the longevity and cursed the Zhao sisters. After the story was revealed, the Zhao sisters deliberately said that Queen Xu cursed not only herself, but also the emperor. In a rage, Emperor Hancheng abandoned Queen Xu in Zhaotai Palace. The Zhao sisters also want to take this opportunity to attack their main rival, Ban Jieyu. Confused Han Chengdi was dizzy and actually listened to rumors. Ban Jieyu, on the other hand, was unhurriedly symmetrical: "I heard that life and death have a life, wealth is in the sky, and the correction has not yet been blessed. What hope do you have for evil desires? " If ghosts and gods know, there is no reason to listen to the truth; What's the use of keeping warm if ghosts and gods are ignorant? Not only do I dare not do it, but I despise it. "I know that people's life is doomed, and people's wealth is doomed, which is beyond the reach of human beings. What hope is there for evil if correction is not blessed? If ghosts and gods know, will they listen to prayers without faith? What's the use of cursing if the gods are ignorant! I not only dare not do it, but also disdain to do it! " Emperor Han Chengdi thought what she said was reasonable and remembered the love not long ago. He especially pitied it, didn't pursue it, gave it a generous reward and made up for his guilt.
Ban Jieyu is a knowledgeable and virtuous woman who can't stand mutual criticism, jealousy and rejection. In order to avoid future troubles, she thought it was better to hurry back to preserve our sanity, so she wrote a letter and invited herself to serve the Queen Mother in Changxin Palace. Clever Ban Jieyu put herself under the wing of the Queen Mother, and she was no longer afraid of being framed by Zhao's sisters. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gave her permission.
From then on, the palace was silent and the years were long. Ban Jieyu's pity for prosperity made him hurt himself in the autumn fan, so he wrote a group fan poem, also known as "the song of complaint";
The newly made seven bowls of crisp are as bright as frost and snow.
Cut into acacia fans, reunion is like the bright moon.
In and out of your arms, shaking the breeze;
I am often afraid that the autumn festival will come, and the coolness will seize the heat;
Abandoning the donation of pods is absolutely unique.
Ban Jieyu knew that he was like a fan in autumn, and he would never get the tender love of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Soon, Zhao was made queen, and Zhao Hede became Zhao Yi. However, in Ban Jieyu's view, all this seems to have nothing to do with her. Quiet in heart, similar to herself, she not only accompanied the Queen Mother to burn incense and worship Buddha, but also left many poems for the literary world.
Han Yu said such a passage in Liu Zihou's epitaph; However, after a long time, he became extremely poor. Although he was born in the people, his literary discourse cannot be independent, which will undoubtedly spread to the future. Although the child is given whatever he wants, it will be easier for him for a while. Who gains and who loses? There must be someone who can tell. "This is also suitable for Ban Jieyu. If Ban Jieyu wins the favor of Emperor Han Cheng, will she leave many beautiful poems for the literary world? Compared with the two, who gains and loses, who can tell?
In March of the second year of He Sui, Emperor Han Cheng died in Weiyang Palace. After the death of Emperor Han Cheng, the Queen Mother appointed Ban Jieyu as the guardian of the cemetery. From then on, Ban Jieyu spent his lonely old age with the stone man and the stone horse, listening to the breeze and looking at the cigarettes on the table.