In Chinese history, the Song Dynasty was the most prosperous generation of poetry creation. During this period, there were two great poets who attracted widespread attention and controversy - they were Su Shi and Huang Tingjian.
Su Shi, the word Zizhan, the number Dongpo layman, Sichuan Meishan people. He was brilliant and highly accomplished in the fields of poetry, prose, and calligraphy. His poetic style is fresh and natural, his emotions are sincere and deep, and he is full of love for life and deep thinking about life.
Another poet, Huang Tingjian, has won people's respect and love for his unique artistic style and bold personality. He is a water repairer in Jiangxi Province and is known as one of the "Four Great Masters of the Southern Song Dynasty". His poetry is full of passion and power, and has a strong artistic appeal.
These two great poets did not always live in harmony, and their literary views often diverged, and even had heated arguments.
Once, when the two were drinking tea and discussing Taoism together, they suddenly talked about a song "Jiangchengzi". This poem was written by Yue Fei, a famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty, and describes his heroic killing of the enemy on the battlefield. When it comes to the main idea of the poem, the two have different opinions.
Su Shi believes that "Jiangchengzi" shows the spirit of heroism and patriotism, and is a praise for national honor and personal dignity. He believes that Yue Fei is a true warrior who deserves people's respect and remembrance.
Wong has a different view. He believes that although "Jiang Chengzi" expresses the idea of patriotism, it overemphasizes individual heroism and ignores the strength of the collective and the responsibility of society. He believes that this perception distorts the true face of history to a certain extent and may mislead the values of future generations.
This controversy has aroused the attention and discussion of the public. Some people support Su Shi's view, believing that "Jiangchengzi" is an excellent patriotic song that embodies the spiritual outlook of the Chinese nation. Others support Wong's view that we should pay more attention to collective power and social responsibility.
However, no matter whose remarks are widely respected and followed, their debates are very serious academic discussions. This also allows us to see the charm and vitality of traditional Chinese culture, as well as people's unremitting pursuit and exploration of truth. In general, this literary controversy not only enriches our cultural life, but also promotes our understanding and cognition of history and culture.