The Allegory of Civilization in the Great Dream Journey to the West

Whoever wakes up from the big dream first, let's travel together with civilization. The world of mortals is rolling, and although the prosperity of Chang'an has come to an end, it reappears in dreams. Bluestone streets and alleys, the scent of tea lingering, ancient and modern times intertwined, and the light and shadow of civilization flickered in the years. Gu Qingyuan was born in the world but his heart is classical. He has been reading "Journey to the West" since he was a child. He often thinks: The adventures between gods and demons are more than just illusions. Does it reflect people's hearts, describe the world, and reflect the rise and fall of civilization? A cold wind howled one night, and he suddenly saw purple air in the sky, the light door slowly opened, the lotus platform slowly descended, Tang Monk sat on it, and four people accompanied him: Sun Wukong's air was as powerful as a rainbow, Zhu Bajie was so naive, Sha Monk was as calm as a mountain, and the white dragon horse silently carried the journey. Tang Monk smiled and picked up the flower, and said: "This trip is not just about seeking scriptures. What I see is the plight of mankind. The scriptures I seek are written by our destiny. Since you have entered a great dream, you will walk with us to realize the fable." Gu Qingyuan's heart moved and he agreed. The lotus platform rose into the sky, like floating clouds under his feet. The surrounding scenes changed: the lights of Chang'an, the Venice Canal, the yellow sand of Cairo, the Mayan pyramids, the Silk Road trade travel and sailing ships, the rise and fall of civilization intertwined. Sun Wukong's laughter was like thunder as he invited us to go, Zhu Bajie patted his shoulder to reassure us, Sha Monk solemnly exhorted us to hold on, and the white dragon horse neighed to escort us. Gu Qingyuan realized that he was no longer a bystander, but a participant in the big dream: history, philosophy, culture, and destiny were intertwined before his eyes, and his thoughts and perceptions would be closely connected with the journey of civilization. As a result, he and his followers embarked on a journey of truth-seeking and inquiry across ancient and modern times, East and West, and the long rivers of life and civilization have been quietly intertwined since then.