The Swordsman of the Startling Wind: Phoenix Song in the Jianghu

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The meaning of life lies not in the pursuit of material wealth, but in the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment and satisfaction. Only by deeply understanding and experiencing the beauty of life can one truly feel its meaning.

Waiting for the day when one's talents will shine, shaking mountains and rivers with a thunderous roar. The author's story is vividly portrayed. ⭐⭐⭐

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A Gift of Fu Zai in a Drunken State Dou Xiang of the Tang Dynasty In the white society, we tasted drunkenness together. We did not meet on the road to success. People of the time should not underestimate the water in the pond. Even in shallow waters, a hidden dragon may lurk. "A Drunken Gift to Fu Zai" is a poem expressing the author's resentment at his unfulfilled ambitions. Fu Zai, whose courtesy name was Houzhi, was a native of Sichuan who shared a drunken revelry with the author in the Bai Society. He had lived in seclusion on Mount Lu in his early years, later serving as a staff member of the Xichuan military governor, and was subsequently appointed as a censor. He had a collection of fourteen volumes, of which only two poems survive today. Fu Zai was the author's friend and also a poet. Meeting fellow poets was a joyous occasion; wine inspired poetry, and poetry enhanced the drinking experience. They frequently raised their cups, drinking until they were thoroughly drunk, thoroughly enjoying themselves. The line about "green clouds" indicates that neither Dou Xiang nor Fu Zai had yet passed the imperial examinations and entered officialdom. This line subtly reveals the author's frustration at his unfulfilled ambitions. Looking back at the first line, the author's shared drunkenness with his friend reflects not only the joy of meeting a fellow poet but also a shared sense of unfulfilled potential and a desire to drown their sorrows in wine. However, wine can indeed add a lot of heroic spirit to people, and the author and his friend are both talented people with both talent and virtue. Therefore, the last two lines of the poem, which were written in a drunken state, are quite remarkable: "People of the time should not underestimate the water in the pond, for even in shallow places, there may be a dragon lying in the water." What arrogance and self-confidence! It was self-praise, and also a boast; it was self-deprecation, and even more so, a consolation. The author and his friend were both down on their luck at the time. As a scholar, adrift and wandering, he must have felt the coldness of human relationships, the fickleness of the world, and the hardships of life acutely. The scornful glances felt like thorns in his back, the indifference like ice and frost, and his heart was filled with resentment and injustice. The phrase "people of the time should not be underestimated" precisely illustrates that "people of the time are already underestimated," and "people of the time are often underestimated," meaning that the author and his friend were frequently looked down upon, neglected, ridiculed, and insulted by their contemporaries. Towards impoverished scholars, short-sighted worldly people often displayed extreme snobbishness, showing no compassion or respect beyond utter contempt. Poets are inherently sensitive, and talented individuals are often even more impetuous. When their self-esteem is deeply wounded, their need for respect is unmet, and their psychological balance is disrupted, they issue warnings to those who arrogantly belittle them, urging their contemporaries not to be short-sighted and to broaden their horizons. They advise against looking down on a shallow pond, for who knows if a dragon lurks within? "Even a dragon is not meant to be confined to a pond," for one day, when the time is right, the hidden dragon will surely rise to power, stirring up clouds and rain, soaring from the depths to the heavens. The disillusioned scholar is like the hidden dragon in the shallow pond. Do their contemporaries understand this? The snobbishness and shortsightedness of worldly people are a historical phenomenon that no one can deny, both in ancient and modern times. In the eyes of these worldly people, they only recognize "power" and "money," and there is nothing else of value in the world. They have always been the most disdainful and contemptible towards scholars who cannot benefit or harm them. It is undeniable that they constitute a considerable social class, and this pervasive and casual contempt from them brings immense pain to the personality and spirit of unappreciated scholars: shame, anger, resentment, and injustice. Scholars, suffering from severe spiritual oppression, often confront worldly concerns with their future prospects, responding to the contempt of their contemporaries with even greater contempt. Li Bai wrote in his poem, "The great sage transforms like a tiger, unpredictable and foolish; in his youth, he seemed quite like an ordinary person"; Du Xunhe wrote, "People of the time do not recognize the towering tree until it reaches the clouds." Both poems stem from the same mentality: a desire to transcend worldly predicaments, based on a high degree of self-confidence in one's own abilities. When scholars achieve their goals and pass the imperial examinations with flying colors, they cannot contain their elation and boast to those who once scorned them: "The horse's head gradually enters Yangzhou, to inform the people of the time." (Zhang Xiaobiao, "After Passing the Imperial Examination, I Sent a Letter to an Old Friend in Guangling"); "Riding a swift horse in the spring breeze, I see all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day." (Meng Jiao, "After Passing the Imperial Examination"). All the pent-up resentment and bitterness finally finds its release, and how delightful it is! Although they may be prone to arrogance and pettiness, this feeling is entirely understandable, and there is no need to criticize their people or their poems. Indeed, this is true: "Even in shallow waters, a hidden dragon may lie." Often, immense potential lies lurking in inconspicuous places; behind appearances often lies a substance that contradicts them. For example, a shallow pond may seem unremarkable, easily ignored, but little do you know that what you overlook is not the water itself, but a dragon lying dormant within. Shortsightedness and focusing solely on immediate issues are insufficient; the crucial element is the foresight to anticipate changes and the overall trend of development. One must possess penetrating insight and the foresight to predict the future. "How can we know that what comes after will not surpass what we have today?" Today's tender sprout may become tomorrow's towering tree; today's nursery seedlings may become a dense forest in the years to come; a simple sentence may contain an absolute truth; a small thought may lead to a great result; a small link may be the key to the whole; a few thatched huts can comfortably house a scholar; a shallow pond can provide a temporary refuge for a dragon. For people, the fundamental thing is to see beyond appearances and to see that "everything in the present breeds the future, and everything in the future grows from its yesterday."

Keep moving forward, and there will always be someone who understands your joys and sorrows. Time flows gently, let us cherish our encounters and our sincerity. Companionship is the longest confession of love, and waiting is the warmest harbor. May every encounter leave behind the most beautiful memories, and may every reunion bloom with the most beautiful flowers.

This novel is a hundred times better than any nonsensical book; it is undoubtedly a rare masterpiece. Its delicate writing and sincere emotions allow readers to feel the author's dedication and talent.

A maiden's first blush in the mortal world, her beauty boundless. A graceful lady, sought after by all. But the land is forever desolate; how can one bear to look back with joyful eyes, for youth has flowed like water? She poured out her brilliance, conquering the world. Good morning! 💪

When the wind rises, it carries longing; when the moon sets, romance awaits; when the clouds drift, leisure reigns; when the tide rises, joy lingers; at the beginning of autumn, boundless blessings arrive: the refreshing autumn breeze brings coolness, a cheerful mood brings happiness; the clear autumn rain bestows good fortune, blessings of happiness, prosperity, and longevity fall upon you; autumn is the season of harvest, may your work be smooth and your achievements excellent. Autumn is here, wishing you: everything goes smoothly and you have great luck!

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