In the ancient poems, there are too many descriptions of Chang'an, and these poems are like picture scrolls, showing us the prosperity and sorrow of Chang'an.
First of all, let's appreciate the prosperity of Chang'an through some verses. Lu Zhaolin's "Ancient Meaning of Chang'an" depicts "Chang'an Avenue is narrow and sloping, and the green ox and white horse seven-spice car" shows the spaciousness of Chang'an streets and the busyness of cars and horses. Du Mu's "Passing the Huaqing Palace" reveals the scene of the ruler working hard and losing money in pursuit of pleasure through "riding the red dust and smiling, no one knows that it is a lychee". Together, these poems build a prosperous and noisy Chang'an City, making people feel as if they are in that prosperous era.
However, behind the prosperity of Chang'an, there is also sorrow and separation. In Du Fu's "Moonlit Night", "Pity the little children, unresolved memories of Chang'an" expresses the poet's deep longing for his distant relatives. Jia Dao's "Remembering Wu on the River" depicts a bleak autumn scene with the sentence "The autumn wind gives birth to Weishui, and the fallen leaves are full of Chang'an", which expresses the endless thoughts of friends. These poems show that Chang'an has a tender and sad side in addition to prosperity.
In addition to prosperity and sorrow, Chang'an's ancient poems also contain a deep reflection on history. Li Bai's "Liuyelang Presents Judge Xin" recalls his life in Chang'an's drunken flowers and willows, while Huang Chao's "Fu Ju" uses chrysanthemums as a symbol to express his dissatisfaction and rebellion against Chang'an. These poems not only show the poet's personal emotions and experiences, but also reveal the complexity and changeability of Chang'an as a political center.
In addition, there are some ancient poems based on the natural scenery of Chang'an, showing another beauty of Chang'an. In Cui Hao's "Chang'an Road", "Chang'an Jiadi High into the Clouds" depicts the luxury and towering mansions of Chang'an nobles. Liu Yuxi's "Yugou Shui" uses Yugou Water as a medium to praise the demeanor and vitality of Chang'an youth.
Chang'an in ancient poetry is a city full of contradictions and charm. It has both prosperity and sorrow, history and natural beauty. These poems are like a key that opens the door to the history and culture of Chang'an, allowing us to have a deeper understanding of the charm and charm of this ancient capital.
Under the influence of ancient poems, we seem to be able to pass through the tunnel of time and space and return to the peerless Chang'an City. There, we can feel the hustle and bustle behind the prosperity, and we can also appreciate the tenderness and detachment in sorrow. Chang'an, this eternal city, has been eternally praised and remembered in ancient poems.
