Yan Zi was sent to Chu.
"Yan Zi Zhi Chu" tells the story of the late Spring and Autumn Period, when Yan Zi, a doctor of Qi State, went to Chu, and the king of Chu insulted Yan Zi three times, trying to show the prestige of Chu, and Yan Zi fought back skillfully, thus safeguarding the dignity of himself and the country. The story praised Yan Zi's integrity, patriotic feelings and superb language art.
Story translation (some are not in the previous part)
Yan Zi went to the State of Chu. Because of his short stature, the Chu people specially opened a small door next to the city gate to let Yan Zi in. Yan Zi refused to go in, saying, "Only those who are sent to the dog country can go in through the dog hole. I'm going to Chu now, so I can't enter this gate. " The welcoming staff had to divert their attention and asked Yan Zi to go in through the gate. Yan Zi visited the King of Chu. The king of Chu said, "I'm afraid there is no one in Qi, is there? Yan Zi replied, "There are more than 7,000 families in Linzi, the capital of Qi State. When you unfold your sleeves and connect them together, you can cover the sun side by side and sweat like rain. How can you say that there is no one in Qi? " The king of Chu said, "In that case, why should you be sent as an envoy?" Yan Zi replied, "The envoys sent by Qi have their own opinions and rules. A wise man sent him to a wise monarch (his country), and a man without virtue and talent sent him to an incompetent monarch (his country). I am the most incompetent person, so I have to send him to Chu. "
Yan Zi will be sent to the State of Chu. When the King of Chu heard the news, his opponent said, "Yan Ying is very good at speaking Qi. He will come today. I want to insult him. What can I do? " The man replied, "when he arrives, please allow us to walk past the king with people tied." The king asked, "What does he do?" We replied, "(He) is from Qi." The king asked again, "What crime have you committed?" (We) replied: "(He) committed theft. When Yanzi arrived in Chu, the king of Chu invited Yanzi to drink. When drinking happily, two small officials tied a man to the king of Chu. The king of Chu asked, "What do people who are tied up do?" The answer is: "(He) is a Qi person and has committed theft. The king of Chu looked at Yan Zi and asked, "Are Qi people good at stealing?" ? Yan Zi left the table and replied, "I heard that oranges grow orange in the south of the Huaihe River, and turn bitter orange when they grow in the north of the Huaihe River, but the leaves are similar in shape, but the fruits taste different." What is the reason? The soil and water conditions are different. Now this man is not stealing in Qi, but in Chu. Does the soil and water of Chu make people good at stealing? "The king of Chu said with a wry smile," A saint can't joke with him, but I am bored myself. "
Wisdom review
Diplomacy is no small matter, especially involving national dignity, which is absolutely inviolable. Yan Zi defended his national dignity and personal dignity by "pointing the needle at wheat". Yan Ying is smart, witty, eloquent and fearless. Yan Zi: Euphemism, wit and eloquence, clever struggle without losing etiquette, defending the dignity and patriotism of the motherland. The reasons for winning this diplomatic victory are: supercilious, polite, resourceful and clear-headed. Yes "
Character image
Yan Zi: Rational, polite, intelligent, witty, quick-thinking, eloquent, quick-witted, good at rhetoric, supercilious, and brave in safeguarding the dignity of individuals and countries. And can master the sense of proportion, not to escalate the incident, causing unnecessary wars, and has superb language skills: bullying the weak, fearing the hard, arrogant and rude, smart, but focusing on the overall situation, dare to admit mistakes. Zunuo: Ignoring black and white, blindly performing tasks that should not be done. It's just that every company has its own owner, but you can't blame him.
Night tour of Chengtian Temple
Night Tour in Chengtian Temple is an essay written by Su Shi, a famous writer in the Northern Song Dynasty. Written in Song Shenzong Yuanfeng for six years (1083). At that time, the author was demoted because of Wutai poetry case. This paper gives a wonderful description of the moonlit scenery and truly records a fragment of the author's life at that time.
Translated text
On the evening of 20061October 12, I unbuttoned my clothes and got ready for bed. When I saw the moonlight shining into the door of my room, I got up happily and went outdoors. I thought no one would play with me, so I went to Chengtian Temple to find Zhang Huaimin. Zhang Huaimin didn't sleep either, so we walked in the yard together. Moonlight filled the courtyard, just like water filled the courtyard, clear and transparent. Algae and shepherd's purse crisscross in the water, which turned out to be the shadows of bamboo and cypress branches and leaves. Which night is there no moon? Where is there no bamboo and cypress? It's just the lack of idle people like us.
Thoughts and feelings
The feelings expressed in Night Tour in Chengtian Temple are subtle and complicated, including the sadness of relegation, the feeling of life, the joy of enjoying the moon and the leisure of walking. When the author "undressed and wanted to sleep", he "entered the house by moonlight", so he "set off happily". Moonlight is rare and can't help but make people happy. However, no one enjoyed the moon with him, so he had to go to Zhang Huaimin and he was demoted. How many sorrows and feelings about life have been relegated! Two people strolled in the atrium, which was very leisurely. Compared with "idle people", it contains all the meanings. It vividly depicts the clear and transparent moonlight and reveals the author's special mentality, that is, self-adaptation and self-disdain, although he felt slightly during his relegation. Expressed the author's love for moonlight, expressed the author's self-explanation, self-esteem and self-mockery.
Appreciate editing this paragraph
After reading it, savor it carefully, as if there is a gurgling water flowing through the pebbles, and a fresh tune pops up, giving people unlimited beauty enjoyment. After a long period of meditation, I gradually realized. The "beauty" here first comes from the "truth" of the content. The bright photos of the oriental moon aroused the author's interest, thinking that it would be a fly in the ointment if there were no "musicians", so he sought a companion. At this time, the illusion was interesting and the emotion was touched, so it was logical to write this scene. Everything was so harmonious and natural that there was no feeling of carving. This beauty comes from the purity of language. Notes, like taking them home, are narrative. Although there are no wonders, you can't add, delete or change any words. Need to point out the date and note the travel notes. "Moonlight into the house" and "Happy to start" are mutually causal, and few figures are practiced! When writing the scenery under the courtyard, use the word "ethereal and bright" to reflect the ethereal and frank artistic conception. It is very appropriate to compare the shadow of bamboo and cypress to algae in water, and the word "horizontal" more accurately shows the posture of algae, as if it were within reach. Then the author took a sharp turn and asked two questions in succession, which were both natural and rhythmic, expanding time and space and thought-provoking. This "beauty" comes from the "essence" at the end. Judging from the structure of the article, the sentence is a "combination", so stop here. Semantically, it has rich connotations. On the surface, the word "idle people" refers to self-mockery. Zhang Huaimin and I are both idle people, and we only come out to enjoy the moon when we have nothing to do. In fact, they are proud of their actions-moonlit nights are everywhere, but only people with elegant taste can appreciate them. They are beautiful only when people appreciate them. Only the moonlit night here and now is the luckiest, because people with elegant taste can appreciate it. Secondly, Idle People contains the author's sad mood. The author has great political ambitions, but he has been demoted again and again and lives in Huangzhou. Deep down, why does he want to be a "idle person"? The complacency of the "idle people" who enjoy the moon is nothing more than masturbation when they are demoted to "idle people". In a word, travel notes are based on true feelings, written in a letter, starting at the right time and ending at the right time, just like running water, seeing skills without skills, and reaching the realm of "hitting the nail on the head of nature and eternity, luxury and purity".
Graded appreciation
The full text is divided into three layers, the first layer is narrative. The first sentence points out that the time of the incident was "October 12, the sixth year of Yuanfeng", and Su Shi was demoted to Huangzhou as a deputy history because of the four-year Wutai poetry case. That night, the moonlight shone into his room. The author wanted to sleep, but he was fascinated by the beautiful moonlight and got excited. But he thought that no one could enjoy this kind of fun, so he set off for Chengtian Temple not far away to find Zhang Huaimin. When he was in Su Like, he was also demoted to Huangzhou and made friends with Su Shi. That night, Zhang Huaimin didn't sleep, so they went for a walk in the middle of the yard together. This narrative is simple, indifferent and natural. Write about the scenery on the second floor. The author cherishes ink as gold, and only uses eighteen words to create a quiet and charming night scene with clear moonlight, mottled bamboo shadows. Readers can use their imagination: the moonlight is crystal clear, as clear as a pool of empty water. Even better, there are aquatic plants floating and wandering in the "water", and suddenly they are like entering a fairyland. The beauty of the author is that the shadows of bamboo and cypress trees set each other off against the moonlight, and the metaphor is accurate, novel and appropriate, which renders the beauty and solemnity of the scenery. It also reflects the cool and clear characteristics of moonlight. Set off the author's leisurely mood (night in court) and go to the third floor for discussion. The author regrets that there are no bamboos and cypresses anywhere, but apart from him and Zhang Huaimin, I'm afraid not many people have leisure and elegance to enjoy the scenery. The crowning touch of the whole article is the word "idle people", while Su Shi lives in Huangzhou, "not allowed to sign books to do business". He is just a nominal official and the other side of the Confucian ideal of "helping the world and the people". The moonlight is beautiful and the bamboo shadow is beautiful, but people can't know it. It is a pleasure for these two people to enjoy it! Su Shi's thoughts span Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, which makes his attitude towards life extremely inclusive and can be said to be modest and comfortable. Of course, his chapters in adversity can better reflect his personality charm! (Lyric under the Moon)
Writing skills
1. The metaphor is vivid: the courtyard is as empty as water, the water is full of algae and flowers, and the bamboo is shaded. 2. Combination of front and side descriptions: Why is there no moon at night? Where is there no bamboo and cypress? But few idle people are like me. 3. Grasp the feeling of the moment: the courtyard is as empty as water, the water is interlaced with algae and covered with bamboo. 4. Combination of virtual and real (dynamic and static): Bamboo and cypress (solid and static) are compared to algae (virtual and dynamic) in water.
Exquisite appreciation
"Moonlight Entering the House": Lonely on a cold night, "undressing for sleep", at this moment, the moonlight quietly entered the door. The word "into the house" symbolizes moonlight. Moonlight seems to understand the loneliness of the relocated guest and take the initiative to accompany him. "set out with pleasure": it is the author's reaction; Write that he was sleepy, put on his clothes, and saw the moonlight greet him with joy like a long-lost bosom friend. A "sinner" who was demoted by the imperial court, we can imagine that he was cut off from friends and left out in the cold; Only moonlight has no snobbery, and still visits him on a lonely cold night. Four words write the author's joy and excitement. "Idle people go to Chengtian Temple to find Zhang Huaimin": The author and Zhang Huaimin are both relegated people, so the author thinks of Zhang Huaimin. "Huai Min is still awake and walking in the atrium." The author and Zhang Huaimin have a deep friendship. "What night without a month? Where is there no bamboo and cypress? But few idle people are like my ears. " -it contains the author's sad feelings of ups and downs in his official career and the philosophy of life he gets from it, and gets some comfort from the pain. The last sentence has at least two meanings: first, for those who seek fame and gain, they are stubborn and trapped in the vast sea of officials and cannot extricate themselves. How can they enjoy Leng Yue Wonderland? Secondly, it shows the author's carefree and comfortable state of mind, and of course it also reveals his complaint that he can't be loyal to the court. "The courtyard is as empty as water, and the algae in the water are intertwined and covered with bamboo and cypress."
Specific analysis
"The courtyard is as empty as water, the algae and grass in the water are interlaced, and the bamboo and cypress are hidden." This sentence is a figurative rhetoric, comparing the clear moonlight to stagnant water and the staggered water plants to the shadow of bamboo and cypress. Virtual and reality are a natural pair, which set each other off and turn intangible into tangible. "Water is empty and bright" describes the bright and ethereal moonlight, and "bloom is crossing" describes the beautiful and elegant reflection of bamboo and cypress. The former gives people a quiet feeling of spring water, while the latter has the dynamic beauty of swaying water plants. The whole artistic conception moves in stillness, and the quieter it moves, thus creating a clean and transparent world and reflecting the author's aboveboard mind. With highly concise pen and ink, the author touched a kind of ethereal, clear, swaying shadow and illusory wonderful realm.
The author's mental state
Although I have the pleasure of enjoying the beautiful scenery, I am not proud. Put yourself among mountains and rivers, and you will feel depressed. This paper reflects the sentences of their friendship: those who have not missed and enjoyed themselves will go to Chengtian Temple to find Zhang Huaimin (only Zhang Huaimin can play with them); Huai Min didn't go to bed either (they both suffered the same pain and felt the same); Walking in the atrium (the two are very close); But few idle people are like me (have the same experience, the same mood, the same interest, and are really like-minded friends). "Algae and aquatic plants intersect" shows that the moonlight was thick, clear and bright. Idle people: People who can wander around leisurely without seeking fame and fortune (here referring to Su Shi himself and Zhang Huaimin) are not simple idle people.
Characteristics of the article
1, metaphor, illusion, association, rhetorical question 2. The combination of dynamic and static shows that he is like the author's confidant.
Xiaoshitangji
Xiaoshitang is the work of Liu Zongyuan, a poet in the Tang Dynasty. The full name of Xiaoshitang Ji goes to Xiaoshitang Ji in Xiaoqiuxi. The Story of Little Stone Pond describes the whole process of the author's play, depicts the scenery of Little Stone Pond in beautiful language, and implicitly expresses the sadness and bitterness that the author can't get rid of after being demoted. This article is lyrical and emotional, or recalling the present, or feeling the past, or worrying about the country and the people, or homesickness, leaving a strong artistic appeal to readers from generation to generation.
Writing characteristics
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Walking west from the mountain 120 steps, I can hear the sound of water through the bamboo forest, just like the sound made by the collision between Yu Pei and Yuhuan, which makes me relaxed and happy. So I cut down the bamboo, drove down a path, and saw a small pool, which was exceptionally clear. The bottom of the pool is a whole stone, close to the shore, and some stones are turned over to expose the water surface, forming a variety of different shapes such as GUI, Yu, Qin and Yan. Green trees and green vines are covered, twisted, shaken, connected, uneven and floating in the wind. There are about a hundred fish in the pond. They all seem to swim in the air without any support. The sun shines directly on the bottom of the beach, reflecting the shadow of the fish on the stones at the bottom of the beach, staying motionless, and suddenly swimming away, coming and going briskly, as if smiling at each other with tourists. Looking along the southwest of Xiaoshitang, the creek bank twists and turns like the Big Dipper and bends like a snake. Some places are exposed to the water, and some places are submerged, either now or hidden. The shape of the creek bank is staggered like a dog's teeth, and the source of the pool cannot be seen. I sat on the bank of Xiaoshichi, surrounded by bamboo and trees. No one is quiet, which makes people feel sad, cold and deep. Because the environment here is too bleak to stay long, (I) recorded this scene and left. I was accompanied by Wu Wuling, Gong Gu and my younger brother Zong Xuan. As followers, there are two young people named Cui: one is forgive yourself, and the other is Feng Yi. A pool of clear water
1. The author leads us to appreciate different landscapes in moving changes, which has a strong sense of dynamic pictures. From hill to bamboo, from bamboo to underwater sound, and then from underwater sound to small pool, the story of the discovery of small pool is told, full of suspense and curiosity, and a wonderful picture is gradually unfolded in front of people. 2. Emotion is in the scene. When describing the scenery, the author is permeated with his own feelings and feelings. This remote small stone pond is full of vitality, but no one appreciates it. However, his obscurity is the same as his own experience. At this moment, too cold environment is more likely to arouse the author's "sad cold, sad quiet" mood. The quiet beauty of Xiaoshitang scenery is in sharp contrast with the sad beauty of the author's mood, which strongly reflects the author's repressed mood and implicitly reveals the author's dissatisfaction with the cold reality.
Usage of function words
And: 1. Southwest of Wangchi (indicating modification, no translation, conjunction) 2. Remember to go (indicating acceptance, conjunction) is: remember to go (indicating "then", adverb) with: 1 Roll the bottom of the stone out.
Mistranslated words, sentences and understanding.
The word 1. Especially (especially) 2. Dog teeth (like dog teeth) 3. Sadness (makes ... bleak) 4. Cold (making ... cold) 5. Stay (stay-it is best not to use "stay", this is a modern saying) 6. Follow (follow). 2. The shore potential is different from the dog's tooth (ci) potential: the stone shore is staggered like a dog's tooth. 3. Sitting by the pond, surrounded by bamboos, lonely (liáo) no one, sad (qi m \ u o) chu dang (su u: sitting by the pebble pond, surrounded by bamboos and trees, so quiet that no one else, people feel sad and cold (or cold) 4. Li (Li) and his entourage: I have it with me. Easy to miss understanding 1. Action bias means that one side is biased to the other. It seems to like tourists very much. The author is temporarily happy by sending affection to mountains and rivers. 3. Look at the southwest of the pond and fight a snake, so you can see it clearly. The difference of shore potential (ci) is mutual and its source is unknown. There is stillness and movement, and there is light and darkness. 4. Traveler: Wu Wuling, Gong Gu, Jade Emperor Zong Xuan. The second son Cui Shi said, "Forgive yourself and serve me." . Equivalent to appendix
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By describing Xiaoshichi and its surrounding scenery, the article expresses the author's sadness that he can't get rid of after being demoted.