At the end of the South Yin Ridge Show, the snow floats in the clouds. The forest shows a bright color, and the city increases the twilight cold.
This poem is the work of the Tang Dynasty poet Zu Yong, describing the poet's presence in Chang'an, looking at the snow in the south. Many people feel that this poem does not correspond to the facts, on the grounds that it is impossible to see Zhongnan Mountain in Chang'an. In fact, there is a place called "Wei Quyuan" that can not only enjoy the panoramic view of Chang'an, but also see the Zhongnan Mountain Range. That is to say, Zu Yong wrote this poem with feelings and no fabrications.
There is also an allusion about this poem, Zu Yong took the exam, and the exam question was a poem. Therefore, Zu Yong wrote "The End of the South to See the Rest of the Snow". The examiner felt that the poem did not seem to be finished, and suggested that Zu Yong make up for eight sentences. As a result, Zu Yong refused the examiner's request. He believes that if he writes again, he is afraid that he will be suspected of painting snakes and adding feet. It can be seen that Zu Yong himself is extremely satisfied with this poem, and he will not hesitate to offend the examiner for the sake of the work.
Zu Yong looked at the mountains north of The South Mountain, and because the north side was shaded and could not see the sun, a large amount of snow remained. The spirit of Zhongnan Mountain is beautiful, and the severe winter day is covered with a layer of white snow, which adds a bit of charm. The white snow is like a floating cloud, connecting with the sky. Imagine such a beautiful scenery, Zhongnan Mountain seems to be in the clouds, more like a fairyland on earth. Originally, there were many hermits practicing in Zhongnan Mountain, which gave this mountain an endless aura. Set against the backdrop of snow and floating clouds, Zhongnan Mountain seems to be a fairy mountain in the sky.
After the heavy snow, the weather turned sunny, and the sunset shone on the forest tops, reflecting a fantastic brilliance. Zu Yong felt a chill in Chang'an City, and this chill was the breath of Zhongnan Mountain.
Admiring such a beautiful snow scene, why does Zu Yong emphasize the chill? First of all, the poem describes the yin slope of Zhongnan Mountain. According to this description, it is immediately reminiscent of Zu Yong's life is difficult and depressed. Looking again, he said that it was only when the snow was clear that he could see such a beautiful view from afar. He seemed to imply that he wanted to get out of trouble. Finally, he ended with the words "increasing twilight cold", expressing his sense of urgency. Zu Yong was full of enthusiasm and ambition, he wanted to overlook the world, but he was trapped in Chang'an City.
Four verses, each of which conceals the word "hope". He is not only looking at the snow scene from afar, but also thinking about life. Zu Yong and Wang Wei are good friends, talented but ambitious. He longed to soar, he looked forward to great ambition. Unfortunately, in the end, it ended up with a cold body. Was the chill of Zhongnan Mountain really able to rush to Chang'an so quickly? In order to hide his cold heart, Zu Yong said "increase the twilight cold". Many people who know him will say, "There is irony in the concluding sentence." "Many people who don't understand him will say that this is just a poem.
Of course, no one had the opportunity to ask Zu Yong in person about his creative intentions. However, judging from the background of the creation of this poem, there are indeed unfair things in his heart that are difficult to say.