On the Translation of The West Pavilion of Hockey Gee

Huokeji Xiting [Tang Dynasty] Liu Zongyuan fled to the South Pole of Chu, where the mountains and rivers were poor and dangerous. Stepping on the highest hall, Xiaosan is reluctant to part. Fighting in the west, I want to see the world. On the contrary, like being in a valley, hazel trees are unattainable. The children were ordered to cross the headland and build Hengduan Mountain. Cut it, it will be clear and turbid, and floating will be like a cloud. Far from the cave, there are many tops, and Chengjiang embraces Wan Qing. The sunset shone on the porch, and the birds were still alive when I came back. Han Han overflowed with beautiful colors, but the spots were clear. God relaxed the screen and locked it, but he forgot the noise. Abandon the long-term decline and start to bloom today. It is difficult to stay for a long time, which is related to thinking. Look at the north, dear, and look at the south, which is mixed and barbaric. Never mind, send it for a while.

Like a refugee, he was exiled to the southernmost tip of Chu, and the environment in Yongzhou was extremely sinister and difficult. Climb up the highest Hokkeji step by step, and be willful and unruly when you are free. Below the west side of the temple is a steep cliff, how high it looks from the air. On the other hand, if you are in a valley, no one can climb it. I told my servants to cut down as many weeds as possible and build a small pavilion across the cliff. At the foot of the mountain, it's like a world apart. Climbing to the top of the mountain is like being in the clouds.

The distant mountains are close to here, and the clear water surrounds the east mountain. The setting sun sank on the porch window, and the dead birds flew straight at us. The lotus flowers in the pond scattered bright colors, and the bamboo branches in the mountains left clear tears on Princess Xiang. Being refreshed is like getting rid of the reins and shackles and feeling comfortable, thus forgetting the sorrow and bitterness. Abandoned and exiled, my body and mind have long been haggard, and I began to feel a little happy until today. Unfortunately, it is difficult to stay long, and the sadness of leaving home is always as hard as silk.

Creation background This poem was written in the summer of 806 AD (the first year of Yuanhe). Huokeji Xige was built two years before Yuan Keji died. However, Yuan Keji arrived in Yongzhou no later than 808 (the third year of Yuanhe), so Huokeji West Pavilion was built in 806. Because this poem mentions "beauty overflowing", we can know that it was summer when writing the poem.

It is not difficult to appreciate and understand this poem. The first four sentences, written after being demoted, are travel and self-mockery. Liu Zongyuan was demoted to Yongzhou, depressed and angry, and felt that the environment was very difficult and dangerous. So I often travel to get rid of it. When I relax, I want to indulge my stubbornness. In fact, Liu Zongyuan was not really dispersed, but was deprived of the right to participate in politics. Liu Zongyuan is not really stubborn, but an excuse for conservatives to attack and persecute him. Liu Zongyuan suppressed his anger, pretended to be relaxed and laughed at himself, showing his unyielding thoughts. Then in six sentences, write about the grandeur of Dongshan and the construction of Xiting.

Liu Zongyuan mentioned the construction of the West Pavilion in the new work of Huo Keji in Yongzhou: "Huo Keji lives in Yongzhou, with the highest terrain ... There are tens of thousands of bamboos outside, and the mountain shape is unique. However, the salary is steamed and covered, and I intend to cut it and remove it. ..... When I was promoted to the state department horse, I was a full member of the government, but I didn't learn anything. I took the rank of official, thinking that its pavilion was high and wide, and the abbot was the best in the world. " It can be seen that Liu Zongyuan built the West Pavilion because the Dongshan Mountain was high. After cutting hazel, he can enjoy the scenery and eyes.