Everyone in the world knows that during the Three Kingdoms period, the heroes competed for each other, and the literati and military generals competed to show their talents. Among them, Chen Lin's essay on Cao Cao's crusade can be said to be famous in history, and its sharpness has amazed later generations of literati. However, who would have thought that in this Internet era, there would be a group of netizens whose writing is not inferior to that of the ancients, and the essays they wrote could compete with Chen Lin? What's going on? And how do they bring this talent to good use? What's even more surprising is that the works of this group of netizens have even been included in the National Library for exhibition! What's the untold story behind this? Let's unravel this puzzling mystery together!
Speaking of Chen Lin, I am afraid that many people's first reaction is the famous "Yuzhou Wen for Yuan Shao". But we know that this talented literati can not only write essays!
Chen Lin, the word Kong Zhang, is a native of Guangling. He was a child prodigy, he could write articles at the age of seven and write poems at the age of ten. Such a talent, put it now, can it not be praised as "someone else's child"? It's a pity that Chen Lin was born at the wrong time, just in time for the chaos in the world, and even taking the test for fame has become a luxury.
However, this kid is not a nerd who can only read. He became the Gongcao of Guangling County at a young age, this is a real official! You must know that at that time, Gong Cao was not something that ordinary people could do, and he had to be able to write good articles and handle government affairs. No, Chen Lin is doing a good job in this position, and her reputation is getting bigger and bigger.
Later, Chen Lin defected to Yuan Shao. Although Yuan Shao is a warlord, he also knows how to be a corporal. As soon as he saw that Chen Lin was so talented, he immediately took him under his command and gave him an official position of "engaged in Zhonglang". It's good now, Chen Lin finally has a chance to show his strength!
If Chen Lin is the most famous, he has to be his status in the "Seven Sons of Jian'an". Who are the "Seven Sons of Jian'an"? That was the top of the literary world at that time! In addition to Chen Lin, there are also Wang Cang, Xu Gan, Ruan Yu, Ying Ling, Liu Zhen, and Kong Rong. These seven people, all of whom are talented, have left a strong mark in the history of literature.
Chen Lin is not a small role in "The Seven Sons of Jian'an". His articles are "majestic" and majestic, making people's blood boil when they read. In particular, his argumentative essays and recitals are written in such an impassioned manner that they are more enjoyable to read than to read novels!
Speaking of the grievances between Chen Lin and Cao Cao, it is interesting. At first, Chen Lin was on Yuan Shao's side. He wrote the famous essay for Yuan Shao, scolding Cao Cao to the point of blood. But what about later? Yuan Shao was defeated, and Chen Lin fell into the hands of Cao Cao.
It stands to reason that Chen Lin is in a catastrophe this time. But Cao Cao, although he is a hero, is also a person who loves talents. Not only did he not kill Chen Lin, but he kept him by his side for reuse. This trick is really high! not only showed his magnanimity, but also got a great talent.
Chen Lin was under Cao Cao, and he really showed his talent. He wrote a lot of articles praising virtues, and praised Cao Cao as a skyscraper. This is good, Cao Cao is happy, and Chen Lin also saved his life.
However, Chen Lin also has a problem, that is, he likes to drink. Once, he drank too much and lost his temper in front of Cao Cao, and as a result, he was demoted to Runan as a petty official. This made Chen Lin depressed, and in a fit of anger, he wrote a poem to express his feelings. This poem later became one of his masterpieces, called "Gift Ding Yi".
Chen Lin's life can be said to be full of ups and downs. He experienced the chaos of the world and personally participated in the historical process of the Three Kingdoms. His talent gave him a foothold in troubled times, but it also caused him a lot of trouble. However, it is precisely this experience that has created his works that have been handed down to the world.
In the final analysis, Chen Lin's talent is beyond doubt. Whether it was writing essays for Yuan Shao or singing praises for Cao Cao, he wrote brilliantly. His articles not only caused a sensation at the time, but even later generations of literati were full of praise when they read them. It can be said that Chen Lin's article has become a monument in the history of Chinese literature.
Speaking of Chen Lin's "Yuzhou Wen for Yuan Shao", it is really an earth-shattering article. This essay was written in the fourth year of Jian'an, that is, in 199 AD, during the critical period when Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were fighting for the Central Plains.
The situation at that time was like this: Yuan Shao occupied Hebei and northern Henan, and his troops were strong and powerful. And Cao Cao had just pacified Lü Bu and was preparing to go south to attack Liu Biao. In order to prevent Cao Cao from sitting on the throne, Yuan Shao decided to preemptively attack Cao Cao. But before he could move his troops, he needed a swaying document to weaken Cao Cao's prestige.
This heavy responsibility fell on Chen Lin's shoulders. You know, writing an essay is not an easy task. It must not only be sharp in rhetoric, but also well-reasoned and resonant. After Chen Lin received this task, it can be said that he racked his brains and finally wrote this masterpiece.
From the very beginning, the text pointed directly at Cao Cao's weakness: his origin. "and being ugly is not virtuous." This sentence was simply a heavy punch, and it hit Cao Cao directly in the sore spot. You know, in the society at that time, birth was a big problem. Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, was a eunuch, which was quite dishonorable at the time. As soon as Chen Lin came up, he exposed Cao Cao's shortcomings, which can be described as ruthless.
Next, Chen Lin listed Cao Cao's various "crimes". For example, "the ticket is cunning and cooperative, and it is good to be chaotic", which means that Cao Cao is cunning and fierce and likes to create chaos and disasters. This is not empty words, Chen Lin also gave specific examples.
The most outrageous thing is Cao Cao's excavation of the imperial tomb. Chen Lin wrote in the text: "And the commanders and generals came to excavate, broke the coffin and naked corpse, and plundered the gold treasure. "What a heinous sin! In traditional Chinese culture, tomb robbing is an act that is intolerable. Chen Lin brought this thing out, it was like nailing Cao Cao to the pillar of shame in history.
Not only that, Chen Lin also pointed out that Cao Cao "specially set up the commander of the Qiu Zhonglang and the captain of the Jin, and the suddenness of the past was not revealed." "These two official positions don't sound serious, they are simply tailor-made for tomb robbing. Chen Lin is undoubtedly telling everyone when he writes this: Look, Cao Cao not only did bad things himself, but also set up official positions to do bad things, how shameless is this!
The text also mentions Cao Cao's treatment of his colleagues. "Dong Zhuo and Li Dao are weak and easy to plan, but they are shaking their heads and tails, and they are holding their troops forward." This sentence exposes Cao Cao's opportunism. When Dong Zhuo and Li Dao's forces weakened, Cao Cao did not dare to send troops to fight, but cowered. This is undoubtedly questioning Cao Cao's courage and responsibility.
In the end, Chen Lin also pointed the finger at Cao Cao's life. "Authoritarian power and brutality to colleagues", this sentence directly refers to Cao Cao's dictatorial tendencies and cruel methods. In the political environment of the time, such an accusation was undoubtedly fatal.
The power of this essay lies not only in its sharp wording, but also in the fact that it grasps Cao Cao's weakness and attacks Cao Cao from multiple perspectives such as origin, behavior, and morality. It not only exposes Cao Cao's "crimes", but also questions Cao Cao's abilities and personality.
More importantly, this article is not empty words, but gives concrete examples. These examples may be true or false, but they all resonate with people. In the social environment of the time, such a text would undoubtedly have a huge impact.
In fact, the article did make a splash. It is said that after Cao Cao saw this article, he was so angry that he had a headache and was bedridden. While this may be an exaggeration, it is enough to illustrate the power of this article.
Of course, the development of history did not go according to Yuan Shao's plan. Despite this sharp text, Yuan Shao was ultimately defeated by Cao Cao. However, this does not affect the status of "Yuzhou Wen for Yuan Shao" in the history of literature. It is not only an excellent political essay, but also a brilliant literary work. Its majestic and sharp rhetoric still makes people stunned.
In this era of information explosion, who would have thought that the ancient inscriptions could be reborn? This has to start with a "spit conference" on the Internet.
One weekend in 2022, a topic called "Ancient and Modern Literature Competition" suddenly became popular on social media. The reason was that a netizen posted and sighed: "Nowadays, people are becoming more and more bored writing articles, which is like the essays written by the ancients, every word is beautiful, and every sentence is bloody." This statement immediately sparked a heated discussion.
Some people echo that this is indeed the case, and that modern people's writing skills are not as good as before. But there are also many netizens who are not convinced, thinking that the writing level of modern people is not bad, but the form of expression is different. The debate became more and more intense, and finally someone proposed: Why not have a competition between ancient and modern literature?
As soon as this proposal came out, it immediately received a response from the majority of netizens. The rules of the activity are simple: participants are required to write a critical essay on a topic in modern society, imitating the style of ancient texts. Judging criteria include writing skills, satirical effect, and social impact.
As soon as the game was launched, it was like a spark that quickly spread across the Internet. Netizens from all walks of life have geared up and started their creations. Someone wrote an article on the issue of housing prices, which began: "Real estate developers, people without virtue and trustworthiness." Stealing and defrauding the people is really a silverfish in society and a harm to people's livelihood! As soon as the article was published, it immediately resonated widely and was retweeted in large numbers.
In response to workplace problems, someone also wrote an article "Essay on Crusading against Capitalists", which has the following sentence: "You and other capitalists regard their employees as mustards, exploit and exploit them, and do everything they can." Overtime is commonplace, and the salary is like a drop in the bucket, which is actually the target of contemporary Chen Sheng and Wu Guangzhi's rebellion! The sharpness of the wording of this article reminds people of Chen Lin's demeanor back then.
What's more, someone wrote a "crusade against big data and killing familiarity" in response to the chaos of the Internet, which began: "Big data people, shameless and especially shameless!" Stealing privacy, manipulating prices, deceiving the old and the young, doing everything. Such acts are indeed moths of the digital age and a cancer of the cyber world! This article is not only sharp in language, but also to the point, which has sparked widespread discussion.
The competition lasted a whole week and was attended by tens of thousands of netizens. Every day, new articles appear, each with its own unique style and highlights. Some are brilliant, some are spicy and satirical, some are impassioned, and some are deep and heavy. These essays not only show the talent of modern netizens, but also reflect the problems of contemporary society.
After the competition, the organizers invited a number of experts from the fields of literature and history to make the selection. Experts agree that although these modern scripts imitate ancient times in form, they are very novel in content and expression. They not only inherit the sharpness and momentum of the ancient scripts, but also integrate the characteristics and problems of modern society, which can be described as a model for the use of the past for the present.
In the end, a work titled "Essay on the Crusade against Internet Hegemony" stood out and won the first place. The beginning of this article is: "Internet giants, contemporary Qin Huiye!" Monopolizing the market, suppressing innovation, violating privacy, and manipulating public opinion are all punishable! The article also lists the misdeeds of many Internet companies, such as abusing user data, monopolizing the market, and suppressing competitors.
The impact of this game extends far beyond the online circle. This has been reported by a number of media outlets, triggering extensive discussions from all walks of life. Some commentators believe that these modern essays not only show the literary talent of netizens, but also reflect the public's concern and criticism of social issues.
What is even more surprising is that after learning of this event, the National Library took the initiative to contact the organizers, expressing its hope to collect these excellent modern inscriptions. A director of the library said: "These inscriptions are the voice of our time, and they have both literary value and historical significance. Collecting them is to leave the mark of our time for future generations. "
In this way, a word game that began on the Internet eventually became a cultural feast that spanned ancient and modern times. It not only allows people to re-acquaint themselves with the ancient style of Zhuwen, but also shows the talent and creativity of modern netizens. More importantly, it provides us with a new perspective to examine and critique social issues, and to inherit and develop Chinese culture.
As a special literary genre, the Chinese language has always occupied an important position in the history of Chinese literature from ancient times to the present. Its development history can be described as magnificent, full of inheritance and innovation wisdom.
The origins of the inscription can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. At that time, wars were common between vassal states, and in order to declare their position and boost morale, the monarchs of various countries often issued proclamations. Most of these early texts were read orally, and their content was simple and straightforward, and their main purpose was to call on soldiers to serve their country.
By the time of the Warring States period, there had been a significant development in both the content and form of the inscriptions. The famous "Zheng Boke Duan Yuyan" is a typical example. This essay not only recounts the course of events, but also analyzes Zheng Bo's motives, and the language is concise and powerful, which has become a model for later generations of proclamation.
During the Qin and Han dynasties, the status of the inscription was further enhanced. Especially in the Han Dynasty, it became a type of official document used to announce major decisions or issue military orders. During this period, the language was more ornate and the structure was more complex, and the scriptures were often quoted to show the author's knowledge.
During the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the artistry of the inscription reached a new height. The literati of this period attached great importance to the rhetoric and rhyme of their texts, and the prose was no exception. Chen Lin's "For Yuan Shao's Yuzhou Wen" is a representative work of this period, which is not only sharp in content, but also brilliant in writing, and has been regarded as a model of Yuzhou literature by later generations.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, the development of the Chinese language showed a trend of diversification. On the one hand, official documents continue to play an important political role; On the other hand, folk scripts also began to rise. For example, the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi wrote an article called "檄皇福郎 Chinese" to criticize his friend's misconduct. This practice of using the inscription for personal interaction has greatly expanded the scope of the application of the inscription.
During the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, there were new changes in the development of the Chinese language. With the advancement of printing technology, the spread of the inscription has greatly expanded. At the same time, the content of the text is also richer and more diverse. In addition to political and military themes, there are also essays on social issues and cultural phenomena. Li Zhen, a literati of the Ming Dynasty, wrote an article "Lu Yan", criticizing the various shortcomings of the society at that time.
In modern times, with the introduction of Western culture, the inscription has also faced new challenges and opportunities. Some progressive intellectuals began to try to combine Western political writing styles with traditional Chinese writing to create new genres. For example, although Liang Qichao's "Xinmin Shuo" is not a text in the strict sense, its sharp criticism and passionate style undoubtedly inherit the spirit of the text.
In modern society, the form and content of the inscription have undergone tremendous changes. Although the traditional scripts are rarely seen, their spirit exists in various new forms. For example, some critical news reports and opinion pieces can be seen as a continuation of modern prose to a certain extent.
After 2010, with the popularization of the Internet, Zhuwen found a new soil for survival. A large number of critical articles on social issues have appeared on the Internet, and although they may not be called "檄文", their sharp language and fierce attitude have undoubtedly inherited the spirit of 檄文.
What's even more interesting is that some netizens began to try to discuss modern issues in the form of ancient texts. For example, someone wrote an article "Crusade against Fakes", which begins: "Fakes are rampant, and the people are struggling to make a living." Profiteers are rampant, and it is difficult to distinguish between good and bad. This attempt to combine ancient stylistics with modern content has opened up a new path for the inheritance of the Chinese script.
In 2020, a sudden epidemic put the world in a difficult situation. In this special period, the text once again played its role. Some medical workers have written a "war against the epidemic", calling on the whole society to fight the epidemic together. Although these articles may be different from traditional essays in form, their inspiring and cohesive effect is undoubtedly the modern embodiment of the spirit of the essays.
From the pre-Qin period to the present day, the Chinese language has undergone a long process of development. Its form may be changing, its content may be changing, but its spirit of sharp criticism and turbidity has never changed. In each era, in its own unique way, the text records the voices of that era and reflects the problems of that era. It is not only a literary form, but also a mirror, reflecting the changes and development of Chinese society.
In this era of high-speed information dissemination, the ancient style of writing seems to have faded out of people's vision. However, this is not the case. With its unique charm and strong appeal, it is being reborn in contemporary society in various new forms.
At the beginning of 2021, an article titled "Asking for Wages for Migrant Workers" went viral on social media. In the form of ancient texts, this article describes the current situation of migrant workers' difficulty in seeking wages, and calls on all sectors of society to pay attention to this problem. The article begins with the words: "Migrant workers are also heroes of urban construction." Hard work, sweat on the construction site, but the salary is rare, rights and interests are difficult to protect, it is really a pain in society and a shame of the times! This article not only attracted widespread attention, but also promoted the attention of relevant departments to the protection of the rights and interests of migrant workers.
In the summer of the same year, a sudden flood hit a provincial capital. At the time of the flood relief, a local journalist wrote a "Flood Relief Article", calling on the citizens of the city to unite and fight the flood together. This essay depicts the dangers of floods and the urgency of fighting floods in impassioned words, such as "The flood is surging and fierce than a tiger; The disaster is urgent, heavier than Mount Tai". The article was widely disseminated in the local area and effectively mobilized citizens to participate in flood relief work.
In 2022, during a public discussion on environmental protection, an environmental volunteer published an article on protecting the planet. This article sharply criticizes the destruction of the earth's environment by human beings, such as "deforestation, polluting rivers, wanton discharge, and reckless discharge, such acts are the great enemy of the earth and the public enemy of mankind!" At the same time, the article also calls on global citizens to act together to protect our common home. The article sparked a heated discussion on the Internet and pushed more people to participate in environmental protection actions.
At the beginning of 2023, a debate about education reform has attracted widespread attention in society. In the midst of this controversy, a veteran educator wrote the "Essay on Education Reform". The article criticizes the problems existing in the current education system, such as exam-oriented education and overburdened students, and also proposes reforms. The article wrote: "The way of education lies in educating people, not in taking exams. Under heavy pressure, how can you become a talent? This article has aroused extensive discussion in the education circles and has also attracted the attention of relevant departments.
At the end of 2023, a global discussion about Internet privacy protection is unfolding. In this discussion, a cybersecurity expert published an article on protecting online privacy. The article criticized in sharp terms the misuse of user data by some Internet companies, such as "stealing privacy and selling information, which are really moths in the digital age!" At the same time, the article also calls for stronger legislation to protect users' privacy rights. This article has attracted wide attention in the international community and promoted the attention of many governments to the issue of online privacy protection.
At the beginning of 2024, a global discussion on the ethics of AI began. In this discussion, a well-known technologist published an essay on the ethics of artificial intelligence. This article provides a profound insight into the ethical issues that may arise in the development of artificial intelligence, such as "excessive intelligence, annihilation of human nature; Machines dominate, and humans are slaves". At the same time, the article also calls on the global scientific and technological community to jointly develop an ethical code for artificial intelligence. This article has aroused strong repercussions in the international scientific and technological community, and has promoted in-depth discussions on the ethics of artificial intelligence around the world.
These examples show that not only has the text not died out in contemporary society, but has taken on a new form of vitality. Whether it's social issues, environmental protection, education reform, or the ethics of science and technology, we all play an important role in our unique ways.
There are several reasons why it can be revitalized in contemporary society:
First of all, the concise and powerful expression of the text is very suitable for the modern fast-paced life. In the era of information explosion, the text can express the strongest emotions in the most concise language, which is exactly what modern people need.
Second, the sharp spirit of criticism is in line with the needs of modern society for participation in public affairs. With the increasing awareness of democracy, people increasingly want to express their views on social issues, and the text provides an ideal platform for expression.
Thirdly, the literary and artistic qualities of the text add interest to serious social topics. Through the use of rhetorical devices and literary techniques, the essay can bring boring topics to life and attract more people to the discussion.
Finally, the combination of tradition and modernity reflects the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture. By applying ancient stylistic styles to modern issues, the inscription demonstrates the vitality and adaptability of Chinese culture.