Six ancient poems of Laxue: Whispering and smelling, the universe is luxurious
Lap snow, as the name suggests, is the snow of the waxing moon.
The late winter lunar month of December is the traditional Waxing Moon, with a small cold and a large cold festival, counting nine out of nine, nine forty-nine, which means that this is the coldest time of the year. Although the sun slowly moves north from the Tropic of Cancer, the gradually driven ocean warm moisture mass begins to enter the land of the northern hemisphere, but this is the time when the earth loses the most heat, and the cold and warm are intense, the temperature in the north will be lower, and the south often contains more water vapor in the snowflakes, which is extremely cold.
Snow is the condensation of rain, the most beautiful form of rain, flying from the sky in a fluttering posture, gradually covering the mountains and rivers and fields, which is a visual magnificence and miracle. Ancient people loved the beauty and abundance of snow, not only let the four seasons of the turnip mix at the end of the year, with snow-white clothes, into the purest comfort, so that the mood of a year of hard work into the soul flying on it, more importantly, snow is solid rain and water, let the land get rest, the soil brewing to maintain moisture, the land is anointed, and the next year's crops are high and fruitful.
Therefore, in the Zhou Dynasty, the Heavenly Son would pray and thank the heavens reverently, which was an important wax festival in ancient times.
"Heaven is in the clouds. Rain and snow,
Benefit from the hail. Both good and good,
It's both wet and foot-to-foot. Give birth to me a hundred valleys. "Poetry Sutra "Letter Nanshan"
It is said that the winter clouds on this day are thick, and the snow is followed by a gentle drizzle, so that the land is rich and moist, and it can nourish all kinds of grains.
Then the snow is definitely not only under the waxing moon, early spring, early winter, and even the cold climate of the north, there will be snow at different times, why is the snow of the waxing moon loved by people?
First, it must have a huge effect on agriculture, and the most important link in addition to the temperature of the sun is water. Snow is a natural reservoir, and the water that falls in the form of snow does not pass quickly like rainwater, but slowly penetrates into the soil during the melting process.
The snow of the waxing moon, after staying on the surface of the land for a period of time, ushers in the spring, and the soil at this time is the most suitable for the seed to germinate. The so-called Ruixue Mega Year.
"Long fear of winter without snow, this morning suddenly dark sky."
Whispering, looking at the clouds in the distance.
Wet and rainy, sloping and half windy.
Feng Deng solved many troubles and joyfully helped the three farmers. Northern Song Dynasty · Su Rui 'Five Songs of Laxue》
Why does the lack of snow worry many officials? Because the ancient state and officials, finance and money were all derived from agricultural taxes, the peasants' harvest was directly related to the stability of the country and the income of officials, such a bundle, helped the development of agriculture.
Therefore, emperors and ministers often pray for snow in the snowless winter, because the natural reservoir that came down from heaven is the cheapest and most direct water resource, which refers to the economic loss caused by drought and famine, and in ancient times, which was difficult to rescue quickly, it would often provoke civil unrest, threaten the rule, and destroy the Taiping.
Therefore, Su Shi's younger brother Su Rui, as an official, also paid close attention to the weather changes. The biggest worry is that winter is almost over and the snow has not yet come.
But what made him happy was that at the end of the waxing moon, in the morning, the sky suddenly darkened, and it was snow clouds gathering, and it was going to snow.
The fine snow and snowflakes finally fell, and the sound was very pleasant to those who paid attention to agriculture, and the sound was the most moving music. Su Rui happily looked into the distance, and the heavens and the earth and the distance were misty.
It was the best, at least not a little snow, and the bigger it rained, the better the mood.
The snow that had just fallen was still sleet, caught in the north wind that had just blown clouds. Usually after such rain and snow, it is a stable snowfall of goose feathers, and only the snow of goose feathers falls smoothly, covering the field, and the harvest in the coming year can be fully guaranteed.
Su Rui is naturally happy, this snow is coming well, this is happy snow, this is Ruixue, this is the heavy snow that guarantees a bumper agricultural harvest.
Local officials of the Song Dynasty, the most important achievement is the agricultural harvest, if the climate is not good, then the local officials have to gather people's strength, dig water channels, build water conservancy facilities, disaster relief, smooth the sequelae caused by the famine, a good snow can avoid a lot of afterwords, how unhappy? Up to the emperor is happy, at least more time for leisure and entertainment, rather than worrying about the position under the ass.
Therefore, the beginning of the "Ming Dynasty" TV series is that the emperor prays for snow, hoping to obtain the maximum water resources at the lowest cost.
"And I saw the same clouds, and the sky was full of snow.
Hansheng Liang Yuan Seat, Xing in the Yuexi Boat.
If there is no more wind singing house, it should be whisked to the spring.
The farmhouses celebrate each other, and the acres of bell fields are everywhere. Northern Song Dynasty · Kong Wuzhong (December 19)
A heavy snow in the waxing moon, the happiest must be the peasants, the emperor and the officials are a big battle of conscience, there are many emperors and officials who do not understand agriculture, drunk and dreaming of death, why not eat meat.
Then I saw that the snow clouds in the sky were heavy, and it was snowing heavily in the morning.
Han Shi was most eager to go to the court of King Liang to enjoy the snow, because it was possible to be looked up to and appreciated, while the leisure people loved to row in the snow and enjoy the lake and mountains.
When the real snow comes and falls, there is no wind, a kind of calm snowfall, making the houses everywhere lovely white houses, idyllic undulating, full of huge mushrooms. The arrival of the snow has increased the capacity of the spring water, and the spring water that has been flowing slowly since the winter solstice will be transformed into a spring spring that moisturizes the land and forests with the help of the snow water.
Only the peasants are the happiest, they are standing in the field, against the snowflakes, smiling, greeting each other, to see the winter wheat in the field, the snow also has to gently turn over the soil, laughing and looking down to cultivate the snow, that is from the heart of joy.
Second, the snow of the waxing moon itself has the effect of purifying the air, cleaning the dust and smog in the sky. The low temperature plays a role in killing air germs and harmful insect eggs in farmland.
So people are expecting snow, which is a natural air purifier.
"Waxing snow is often heard and sold, and this year's waxing snow is fluttering."
Shan Gong pre-delighted that next year would be ripe, and he would buy wine scoops in the spring. Song · Zhang Boyu", "Happy Snow on the Day"
It is often said that it snows in the waxing moon, and many diseases will not occur next year.
So I saw the snow fluttering today, that happy.
When the old man in the mountain saw such heavy snow, he had already smiled and said that next year is a good year, and after planning to open the spring, the snow will go down the mountain to buy tools for brewing, so as to welcome the next year's harvest of grains.
Third, the most beautiful of course is the beautiful visual and experiential sense brought by the snow, the snowflakes that bloom at the end of the year, the damp and sticky without rain, the light dancing, the mountains and rivers are colorful, qionglou Yuyu, in the most beautiful and purest way to welcome the spring, giving people a cool dreamy joy.
"Piece Jia Pingrui, silent and geng guang.
Although it is a moment, it is also expensive to discuss.
The sky is wide and the flowers are rogue, and the wind is not crazy.
Lonely mountain forest virgin, the soul is in Longtou incense. "Song · Ge Tianmin's "Laxue"
This is a compliment to snowflakes. The snowflakes fluttered and were beautiful, showing the good years of Ruixue.
Snowflakes are silent, but cool and resolute.
Although the moment when the snowflake fell was short, but when it fell, it had already been brewing, and it was specially laid out before the spring of the waxing moon.
The sky and the earth are high, the snowflakes are flying freely, and love can fly as much as it wants.
In the quiet snow, they are like willows, but they are not as fluttering and crazy as willows, but they just step on the most solemn dance steps and fall gently.
There is another person who likes snowflakes the most, that is, Lin Kui, who is buried on a lonely mountain, his grave is full of gentle snow, and his soul has turned into a plum blossom in the snow, quietly enjoying the most beautiful snow color.
"The only color in the eight windows, the childish little one."
I am not old enough to have a few cold powers.
The mountains and rivers are older, and the universe is luxurious.
Frozen sitting without anything else, Hu Song boiled tea by himself. Late Song and early Yuan Dynasties · Liu Di "Laxue"
Outside the eight windows, there was snow, and the snowflakes were falling one after another, and the children looked at the snow strangely, saying that it was a flower floating down from the sky.
There has been no bumper harvest for several years, and living in poverty is colder than snow. So the snow came just right.
It covers the mountains and fields, reminiscent of ancient times, reminiscent of Zhou Tianzi's wax sacrifices and snow prayers, and people coming from the snow from a long history.
And the snow is the most gorgeous and beautiful decoration, the heavens and the earth are because of the snow, silver light white practice, add luxury.
Even if I am frozen, I feel good, because this snow cold shows a good year, and life will not be difficult in the next year, let me smile and boil tea, appreciate and be grateful for this beautiful snow.
These six laxue poems all write people's special feelings for Laxue, not afraid of it coming, afraid of it not coming, even if it is cold, sincerely expect its arrival, because it is not only beautiful, but also related to survival, people's livelihood, and the stability and happiness of agricultural countries.
Let's look forward to the snow together, Ruixue welcomes the spring, and the Ruixue harvest year!
Hatsuyoshi Katsuyuki interprets the love and beauty in the poems for you. Image from the web.