Answers to Wang Shizhen’s classical Chinese essay

1. Classical Chinese translation of "Wang Shizhen"

Translation:

Wang Shizhen, with a beautiful character, was born in Taicang. The son of Wang Yan, the censor of Youdu. Shizhen is intelligent by nature and will never forget it after reading it once. In the twenty-sixth year of Jiajing (1547), he was awarded Jinshi at the age of nineteen and was awarded the title of head of the Ministry of Punishment. He loves poetry and prose, and adheres to the literary ideas of his predecessors (represented by Li Mengyang and He Jingming), and his reputation is growing day by day. He served in the Ministry of Punishment and was promoted to Yuanwailang and Langzhong.

A traitor named Yan broke the law and fled to the home of Lu Bing, the governor of Jinyiwei. He was found by Shizhen. Lu Bing relied on Yan Song's power to intercede, but Shizhen refused to bend the law. Yang Jisheng was falsely accused and imprisoned (for impeaching Yan Song on ten counts). Shizhen sent him soup and medicine, and wrote a petition on behalf of his wife to redress his grievances. Jisheng died unjustly and was buried. Yan Song hated Shizhen to the core. The Ministry of Officials twice planned to promote Shizhen to be a scholar (both times were blocked by Yan Song) but failed to get the appointment. Later, he was demoted to Qingzhou Military Preparation Deputy Envoy. Wang Shizhen's father Wang Yan (who mistakenly fell into the enemy's trap while resisting foreign enemies) caused the fall of Luohe River. He was accused by Yan Songluozhi and was imprisoned, awaiting execution. Wang Shizhen resigned from his official position and rushed to the capital. He and his younger brother Shimao knelt down in front of Yan Song's gate, crying bitterly and begging Yan Song for forgiveness. Yan Song secretly maintained Wang Yan's original death sentence, but often comforted the Wang brothers with lies. The two brothers, wearing prison uniforms (meaning the crime of taking the place of their father), knelt on the roadside every day, blocking the carriages and horses of dignitaries, kowtow and begging them for help. The dignitaries were afraid of Yan Song's power and did not dare to defend Wang Yan. Wang Yan was eventually executed in Xishi (the execution ground for executions of death row prisoners in Beijing during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, at Jincaishikou). The brothers were distraught. After attending their father's funeral, they returned and became a vegetarian for three years, refusing to sleep in the back room. After the period of mourning was over, he still wore coarse linen clothes and never attended other people's banquets. In August of the first year of Longqing (1567), the two brothers went to court to redress their father's grievances, saying frankly that their father, Wang Yan, had been framed by the traitor Yan Song. Finally, with the help of bachelor Xu Jie, his father's injustice was vindicated and Wang Yan's official title was restored.

Zhang Juzheng, a native of Jiangling, became the prime minister of the court. Because Shizhen and himself were both successful candidates, he had intended to promote Shizhen, but Shizhen was not very close to Zhang Juzheng. When an earthquake occurred in Jingzhou, Shizhen quoted the inscriptions of Jingfang of the Western Han Dynasty, saying that the earthquake was caused by excessive ministerial power, which caused unrest in the earth, and used this to persuade Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng had a grudge against Shizhen that was difficult to quell. It happened that Shizhen was transferred to the minister of Dali Temple in Nanjing, and was impeached by Yang Jie, so he took the opportunity to dismiss Shizhen from his official position in the name of the emperor. Later, he was appointed Yingtianfu Yin, but was impeached and dismissed. It was not until Zhang Juzheng's death that Shizhen was appointed as the right minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing, but he refused to take up the post because of illness. A long time later, because his good friend Wang Xijue was in power, he became the right minister of the Nanjing Ministry of War. When Shizhen was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing, Huang Renrong, the censor, said that he had been impeached many times and should not enjoy the title of third grade. Shizhen repeatedly complained of illness and resigned from office, and died of illness in the 21st year of Wanli.

Shizhen and Li Panlong alternated as leaders of the literary world. After Panlong's death, Shizhen dominated the literary world for twenty years. He was the most talented, the most prominent, and famous all over the world. At that time, scholar-bureaucrats, mountain people, poets, monks, and Taoist priests came in and out one after another. The reputation of anyone who was praised by him in a few words immediately improved. He believes that articles must imitate the Western Han Dynasty, and poetry must take the prosperous Tang Dynasty as a model. Books written after the Tang Dynasty are too heavy on words, so don't read them. In his later years, more and more people criticized him and fewer and fewer people visited him. When Liu Feng was seriously ill, he went to see him and saw that he was still reading Su Shi's works.

2. The ancient text "Zhuli Guan Ji" Wang Shizhen seeks translation

Zhuli Guan Ji Wang Shizhen

(1) Go to Xin'an Guo three miles away, the land is so high Lin Shen. Its river is called Lianjiang, with thousands of rivers flowing through it, Huangshan Mountain, Baiyue Mountain, and winding skyscrapers. Its site is hundreds of miles away, and it is lush and lush. Its clear food can be used for brewing, and its paste can be used to make rice, glutinous rice, and vegetables. The business of Wang Weiyi, a native of the city, is here. Counting acres and extending the vastness can be twenty, and bamboo accounts for one third of it. The only thing is to construct several rafters. During the reading period, the bamboos are used to cover oneself, and there is no longer a vassal.

(2) The only thing he said is: "I got up three times a day, cooked tea in the Jijiang River, washed bamboos and cut baskets, and then left. There is a crane with four wings, and it chirps every now and then. When you dance, I rise and respond, and all the bamboos are supported by me.

As soon as I open my volume, the color of Langgan is flowing and green, and the early sun is blowing, then Shaowen's painting seems to be healthy and green. . When I sing, my voice will remain in the quills of Changli Wei, and will not be mixed with the hustle and bustle of the city, and will not fall into the ears of the crowd. As for the dawn of snow, the evening of the moon, the white clouds sleeping in the daytime, and the cool breeze blowing in the summer, I would all like bamboo. I can live with this gentleman for the rest of my life without knowing the old man. "

(3) Xu Zi and Yi Zhi of Wuxing inscribed his pavilion "Zhuli", and the book belongs to Yu Ji, saying: "Only when I traveled between Wu and Yue many times, but I couldn't let go of my bamboo, I got Ziwen is always present in his eyes. This is the only thing where bamboo is not always there but bamboo is always there. The only one said: "It's not right." The record of the son treats me as a bamboo, but the record of my bamboo depends on the child as not to be unfavorable. Is this two-way treatment? The two complement each other? "I couldn't say it, so I gave it as a record.

① Langgan: refers to bamboo. ② Xianbi: refers to the scroll. ③ Congcheng: the sound of jade hitting. ④ Weihe: refers to bamboo

Three miles away from Xin'an City, the terrain is high, and there is a river called Lianjiang. The water is clear and calm, and the mountains of Huangshan and Baiyue stretch up and down, reaching the sky. Although it is dozens or hundreds of miles away, the lush green trees seem to be right in front of us. The river is clear and can be used to make wine. The land is fertile and can be used to grow rice and vegetables. Calculate the area. There are about 20 acres in length and width, and bamboos occupy one-third of them. Wei Wei built a few houses and used bamboos to cover them.

Wei Wei said: " I get up at three o'clock every day, take river water to make tea, use the excess water to wash bamboo, cut bamboo shells into hats, and throw away the bamboo shells when it's hot. A pair of cranes spread their wings and sang and danced. I stood up and responded, and the bamboo became my assistant. Occasionally, when I open the book, the flowing and clear color of bamboo is sprinkled on the book. The rising sun shines on the bamboo tops, and the patterns that lack literary color seem to become green; the gentle breeze makes a flowing sound, and the simple sound of the piano becomes more and more melodious. I sang loudly, and the song echoed among the bamboo shoots, but it was not mixed with the noise of the world, and it did not fall on the ears of the world. On snowy mornings, moonlit nights, the bright white clouds during the day, and the sudden cool breeze in summer, everything is suitable for me. Bamboo and I can really stay together for a lifetime and forget that we are old. "

Xu Ziyu of Wuxing was very surprised and named the only houses "Zhuli". He wrote to me and asked me to write a note. He said: "The only house is often called "Zhuli". When traveling to Wuyue, I cannot emotionally abandon bamboo and travel alone. If I can get your articles, I will read them frequently. The only thing is that although bamboo cannot always be with me, it is as if bamboo is always around. "Weiyi said: "That's not the case. Your writings must rely on my bamboo to be written, and my bamboos must rely on your writings to survive. Are these two kinds of dependence? Or is it a two-phase achievement? "I couldn't refuse, so I wrote them down one by one and gave them to them. This is the article. 3. Answers to Dong Guochang's reading in classical Chinese

Annotations and translations for reference: Dong Guochang Duoyuan ① Qi Renyou The man in Dongguo Chang had many wishes, wishing to have ten thousand gold②. His disciple asked Yan③, but he refused. He said: "I will ask for a seal④." His disciple left in anger. Note① Selected from "Shang Jun" Book? "Lai Min". ② Gold: refers to brass. Qin used twenty taels (one yi) as one gold, and Han used one pound as one gold. ③: read hoū Zhou. Zhouji, relief. ④ Seeking for a seal: asking for a seal Nobility. At that time, you could buy official titles with money. Translation: There was a man named Guo Chang in the state of Qi who had many wishes. He dreamed of acquiring tens of thousands of gold and property. Once, his disciples asked him to help, but he not only refused, but also He said seriously: I will use that money to buy an official position and seek a title!" When his disciples heard this, they were very angry and refused to serve him anymore, so they defected to the Song Dynasty. 4. Content translation of Wang Shizhen's "Wisteria Flowers"

First of all, let me express my opinion. There is a flaw in the last sentence of the poem you gave:

Zixue is half the president of the court and does not sweep the hairpins around. Yin to Qing. ——"Wisteria" Wang Shizhen

It's not "not white", but "not sweep".

Hairy, disheveled appearance

Yaoyao: Beautiful appearance

Hairpin group: This is the meaning of being an official. In ancient times, there were rows of officials. Hairpin.

The wisteria is graceful and refreshing, dignified and joyful, with an enchanting attitude and a firm heart. The first three sentences all describe the graceful posture and charming style of wisteria. The last sentence points to the topic, saying that the wisteria in the courtyard of my home is covered with snow, but it is not cleaned. This is a good way to chant to them when you are not in office. I feel tired of officialdom and put my thoughts and feelings in Wisteria. 5. Translation of the biography of Mr. Wang Shizhenwen

Reference translation of classical Chinese:

I have known about Mr. Wen in Wu County since I was a child. Today's Mr. Wen, whether they are farmers, women, or children, all praise him when they talk about "Mr. Wen", but they generally know (Mr. Wen) because of his calligraphy and painting. The scholar-officials themselves pretended to know Mr. Wen, saying that Mr. Wen had noble integrity and resolutely practiced the way of a gentleman, and that his behavior sufficiently demonstrated (his integrity and the way of a gentleman), but they deplored that his moral character was being criticized. Only calligraphy and painting can cover it up. It is true that the talent of calligraphy and painting cannot make the world value Mr. Wen, but can Mr. Wen give up his talent of calligraphy and painting? God does not despise the rain and dew because it values ​​the stars. After all, it does not abandon the flowers because of the usefulness of the grains. God probably values ​​the stars, the rain and the dew, the grains, and the flowers equally.

Mr. Wen, originally named Bi, also had the courtesy name Zhengming. Soon he changed his name to Zheng Zhong. When he was eight or nine years old, his speech was not very clear. Some people suspected that he was not smart. Only the Duke of Wenzhou thought he was strange and said, "My son may only achieve success when he is older. It doesn't matter." When he grew up, I went to a private school outside to study. I was very smart and could memorize hundreds or even thousands of words (articles) in a day. I once served as an official in Chuzhou with the Duke of Wenzhou. I asked the doctor Zhuang Chang for advice on an article. After reading it, Duke Zhuang thought it was strange and wrote a poem as a gift to him. After returning home, he became a student in the city and his writing improved day by day. When he was sixteen years old, the Duke of Wenzhou told him that he was ill. Because the Duke of Wenzhou could not afford to eat, his husband rode fast with the doctor. When he arrived, the Duke of Wenzhou had been dead for three days. He cried so sadly that he fainted and it took a long time to wake up. Colleagues in the county gathered several hundred gold to organize a funeral for Wenzhou Gong, but Mr. Wenzhou firmly refused to accept it, saying: "Thank you for your hard work, I don't want to taint the dead with the living." The officials and scholars in the county believed that Wenzhou Gong had abided by the law throughout his life. Integrity, and Mr. Wen is a descendant who can inherit the good moral character of his ancestors, so he renovated the former Quejin Pavilion to commemorate the former prefect He Wenyuan and remember his deeds. After he removed his filial piety, he became more self-motivated, lowered the curtains and read, often staying up late into the night. He was taught by the late Wu Kuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, for writing articles, by the late Li Yingzhen, the late imperial servant Shaoqing, for calligraphy, and by the late Mr. Shen Zhou for painting. He felt ashamed and thought he was not as good as them. Zhu Yunming, Tang Yin, and Xu Zhenqing, outstanding scholars in Wu County, came to visit every day. Zhu Yunming was good at calligraphy, Tang Yin was good at painting, and Xu Zhenqing's poems were full of Jian'an style. These people are all self-indulgent and have no humility towards their peers. They only respect their husband and dare not treat (sir) with contempt. My husband and I follow different principles but have the same preferences, and we live happily together every day.

Zhongcheng Yujian was the same year as his uncle. Mr. Nian Wen was poor but thought Mr. Wen was talented. He wanted to give him money and said to him, "Don't you feel miserable every day?" Mr. Wen said, "You have thick porridge in the morning and evening." Mr. Yu pointed at Mr. Wen specifically. The man in blue shirt asked, "Are my clothes so worn out?" The gentleman pretended not to understand and said, "The rain has temporarily worn out my clothes." In the end, Mr. Yu couldn't bear to talk about giving money. One day, passing by the husband's house, there was low humidity in front of the door (because of the blocked ditch). Yu Gong turned around and said: "Open the ditch. From the perspective of Feng Shui, the imperial examination should be high school." The gentleman declined and said, "You better not think about this. If the canal is opened, it will damage the houses next to it." Later, one day, Mr. Yu regretted it and said, "I want to open the canal for Vincent, why should I tell him first? I can't be thanked by Vincent after all." His studies are more proficient and his reputation is more prominent.

6. "The Biography of Wang Shizhen" is in which volume of "History of the Ming Dynasty"

"The Biography of Wang Shizhen" is located in the 287th volume of the "History of the Ming Dynasty", which is the 175th volume of biographies - Wenyuan Three above.

The first paragraph is "Wang Shizhen, whose courtesy name is Yuanmei, was born in Taicang and was the censor of Youdu. He was born with extraordinary talents. He read the books and never forgot them. Jinshi in the sixth year. He was awarded the title of Director of the Department of Punishment. Shi Zhenhao was a poet and an official in the capital. He joined the poetry societies of Wang Zongmu, Li Xianfang and Wu Weiyue. He also promoted peace with Li Panlong, Zong Chen, Liang Youyu, Xu Zhongxing and Wu Guolun. He and Li are becoming more and more famous. They have been promoted to Yuanwailang and Langzhong."

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