Su Shi
Su Shi had high hopes since he was a child. Su Shi's father, Su Xun, was only twenty-seven when he began to make a fortune, but he was very serious about his achievements, so he entered the Three Character Classics. In order to prevent Su Shi from being the same as himself, Su Xun deliberately used the word "teacher" when naming Su Shi. Its original meaning is "wheels, spokes, covers and wheels all have jobs and cars." However, Shi is the only one who does nothing. Although, if I go, I don't think it is a car. " ; In other words, a car is made up of many parts. It seems that stone is not outstanding, but it is indispensable. (Stone is the armrest of a car) And this includes Su Xun's expectation for Su Shi, hoping that he can become an indispensable pillar, but not too obvious and obscure. This is also Su Xun's earnest hope and worry. He hopes to be a success, but he is worried that it will be attacked by floods.
Su Shi
However, Su Shi's life is destined to be extraordinary. When he took the exam in Beijing for the first time, it caused quite a shock. In Su Dongpo's biography, it is said that Su Shi has shown innovation and free and easy writing in his first attempt. At that time, Ouyang Xiu, a famous literary leader, was surprised and even praised him. "This man can be said to be a good reader and his articles will be unique in the world in the future." ; It was under the strong appreciation of Ouyang Xiu that Su Shi, aged 19, became famous in Beijing, and his works were widely circulated for a while. After that, Su Shi passed the examination of the middle school system with the score of "the first in a hundred years", which can be described as the peak of his debut.
Su Shi
But Su Shi is far more than that. He has made achievements in all fields, and not just dabbling. In every field, Su Shi has achieved the ultimate, and he is really a wizard through the ages. If it weren't for the influence of Wutai Poetry Case, perhaps Su Shi's achievements would have been a distant day in the Northern Song Dynasty.
From the late Tang Dynasty to the Five Dynasties, the genre of Ci has always been regarded as a "path" that can't get on the table. Although Liu Yong promoted the creation of Ci before, it is still difficult to change the contempt of the world for Ci. It was not until the appearance of Su Shi that Ci was carried forward and its style was unique, so that later generations praised "its writing is like a person"; On the basis of Liu Yong's gentleness, he increased the pride of men. And the choice of theme is no longer love, but feelings of home and country, enterprising and positive. For example, there is a saying in Su Shi's "Water Tune Songs" that "people have joys and sorrows, the moon has ups and downs, and it is difficult to be complete in ancient times"; Facing a bright moon, Su Shi's mind is full of frustrations in his career and feelings of hard-to-pay ambition. He wrote this word, expressing his feelings for his younger brother, and at the same time mixed with his own philosophy of "there is a rain or shine under the moon." How can he not be admired?
Su Shi and Shuidiao Song Tou
In poetry, Su Shi has many ways to integrate the feelings of life into his works, leaving his feelings in his heart unabashedly, causing future generations to think. As Su Shi said: "I don't know the true face of Lushan Mountain, but I am only in this mountain"; It is a model. Su Shi's unique craftsman spirit is a must. Of course, the most commendable thing is that when Su Shi spent the gloomy years, he always convinced himself in the natural landscape phenomenon and held an optimistic attitude, which is an upper level beyond suffering understanding.
I can't write calligraphy, but Su Shi is still refreshing. You can always find unexpected things in Su Shi. Huang Tingjian, also a great calligrapher in the Song Dynasty, once said: "In the early years, the brushwork was refined, but it was not as natural as the boss." ; This kind of high praise is also the recognition of Su Shi's calligraphy achievements. The change of Su Shi's calligraphy is also related to his mental state. Compared with the delicate brushwork when I was young, my old age turned into nature, and my hand followed my heart. And how high is his calligraphy achievement? Second only to Wang Xizhi's Preface to Lanting Collection and Yan Zhenqing's Manuscripts for Sacrificing Nephews; For example, Su Shi's "Huangzhou Cold Food Sticker" is known as the third running book in the world. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhang Yan once praised that "the old immortal has exquisite brushwork, magnificent momentum and beautiful scenery, and every mountain follows the calendar, which can be described as a peerless treasure."
Part of Huangzhou Cold Food Station
Among many labels, the identity of a gourmet is the source of comfort and motivation for Su Shi. In history, many delicacies are related to Su Shi, for example, the famous Dongpo meat was made by Su Dongpo. At that time, Su Shi managed the West Lake, and the local people brought pork to thank Su Shi. On the other hand, Su Shi roasted the pork into cubes to share with you, which is the origin of Dongpo meat. Su Dongpo's obsession with pork also comes from his own sources. He also wrote "Ode to Pork", which said: "Huangzhou pork is good and the price is as low as dirt. You refuse to eat it, but the poor don't understand it. " Simple ingredients are like magic in Su Dongpo's hands. People don't eat them, but they don't know the goods. It is good to enjoy these foods alone.
Su Shi
For example, when Su Shi was demoted to Huizhou, the local litchi was also guilty. Under Su Shi's "300 lychees a day", Su Shi lamented "being a Lingnan person at all costs". Su Shi has always been unwilling to be wronged by himself. Even in Huizhou, where the market is scarce and commodities are scarce, Su Shi can enjoy food in person. Being demoted as an official, Su Shi did not dare to compete with powerful people, so he could only enjoy the backbone of the sheep. This kind of food, which is not considered as the top food in the eyes of outsiders, has become delicious in Su Shi's hands. He is still teasing his younger brother, saying that it is so delicious that his teeth are stuck.
Su Dongpo
This spirit of taking pleasure in suffering is also the embodiment of Su Shi's optimistic spirit. Even though his official career is ups and downs, even if he fails to make great achievements in his official career, Su Shi is always looking for new sustenance for his own spirit. Even without happiness, Su Shi can create happiness, which is the highest realm of Su Dongpo.