"Gao Zhai Man Lu" is a wonderful work of interesting notes written by Zeng Zhe, a scholar in the Song Dynasty. The whole book records court anecdotes, literati anecdotes, poetic anecdotes and common people's stories. It can be said that one volume shows the life of scholars in the Song Dynasty.
The book is full of history, emotion, reason and fun. Zeng Zheng recorded that after Taizu pacified Hebei, he wanted to attack Youyan in the north. Zhao Pu said, "The gain is little, the loss is much", which made the emperor teach the emperor that day. In just a few words, he could see the courage and foresight of wise ministers in making decisions. It is also recorded that Duke Wen Lu cleverly set up a high chair to force the arrogant scholars to retreat. This is a satirical incident that is both witty and ironic.
"Gaozhai Manglu" is not a boring collection of historical facts, but a warm "life chronicle of Song people". Between the lines, you can see the free and easy way literati discuss poetry, and you can also hear the chuckles in the streets. With his keen brushwork, Zeng Zhen connected the scheming of officialdom, the elegance of the literary world, and the warmth and warmth of human relationships into a vivid picture of the customs of the Song Dynasty.
Reading this book is like sitting in a high studio with a humorous and wise old scholar, listening to him calmly talk about those elegant and noisy years.
