Xi Yu

Xi Yu

Xiyu (680-748), named Jianhou, was born in Xiangyang, Xiangzhou (now Xiangfan, Hubei). The seventh grandson of Xi Gu, the governor of Changzhou in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. During the reign of Chang'an, Xi Yu was good at both examination oriented learning and Ci, and was good at the field of writing. He passed the examination and did not become an official because of his father's death. In the first year of Taiji (712), he passed the examination again. He was given the post of Xiangyi Wei. In the second year of Kaiyuan (714), he passed the examination and was appointed as Yang Zhai Wei. Because of his observation, he recommended that he should be transferred to the post of censor of supervision and appointed as the order of Leshou. Later, he was awarded Dali Cheng and promoted to Wai Lang, a member of the Imperial Examination Committee. He also served as a scholar of Zhongshu. In the 20th year of Kaiyuan (732), he was appointed governor of Zhengzhou. In the following year (733), Han Xiu recommended him to serve as the official Minister of the imperial court. In the sixth year of Tianbao (747), he became the Minister of rites and was granted many times to Xiangyang County. Tianbao died in 748 at the age of 69.

Life of the characters

Early experience

Xi Yu, named Jianhou, was born in Xiangyang, Xiangzhou (now Xiangfan, Hubei). Later, he moved to Henan Province. During the reign of Chang'an, Xi Yu was an examination oriented scholar and a master of CI. He was good at the field of writing and got the top grade in the examination. At that time, he was only 16 years old and did not become an official because of his father's death. In the first year of Taiji (712), he should be examined for his excellent writing skills. When he came to the imperial court to play, he met the difficulty of the prince of Jiemin, Li chongjun. Princess Anle asked to be the Queen's daughter. Xi Yu said, "once upon a time, Mei Fu wrote a letter to ridicule the Queen's family. Who was that?" So he wrote a request for the establishment of the crown prince. The words were deep and intense, and people were afraid of it. When Princess Taiping heard of his reputation, she was ready to recommend him as an admonitor. Xi Yu was ashamed of being associated with the evil forces and left quietly.

Fair selection

In the second year of Kaiyuan (714), Xi Yu got excellent results in the examination of sage, good and upright, and was appointed as Yang Zhai Wei. In the early years of Kaiyuan Dynasty, Xi Yu was recommended by the observer to be upright. Therefore, he was transferred to the post of censor and appointed as the order of Leshou. The former magistrate left his post because of his bereavement, and Xi Yu's mother also fell ill. Xi Yu appealed to the imperial court, so he was transferred to the army of huaizhou Sitang. He was also admitted to the Department of superba group. When his mother died, he left. In addition to mourning clothes, Dali Cheng was awarded by the government, and wailang was promoted to be a member of the imperial examination. Renzhongshusheren has the same reputation as Han Xiu, Xu Jingxian, Xu anzhen and sun ti. In the 20th year of Kaiyuan (732), he was appointed governor of Zhengzhou. In the following year (733), Han Xiu recommended Xi Yu to replace him and called him into the imperial court as the Minister of the Ministry of officials. Li Longji, the Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, said, "when you were a member of the imperial examination committee, you were very careful in handling affairs, so now you are granted this position." Xi Yu presided over the election for six years. Many of the scholars who were isolated from the cold were later in important positions. At that time, public opinion praised him as "Xi Gong".

Civilizing the people

In the sixth year of Tianbao (747), he became the Minister of rites and was granted many times to Xiangyang County. He visited Jiangnan, Jiangdong, Huainan and Hebei four times. According to the southern custom, people were not buried after death, but the bones were exposed in the wild. Xiyu taught the local people to bury them and put them in the ban, so the local custom was changed.

Illness and death

Xi Yu was honest and upright as an official. He had no extravagant desire and was not swayed by power. He is cautious and careful. He writes letters to his children and subordinates, never cursive. Someone said: "this is a small matter, why pay so much attention?" Xi Yu replied, "if you are not careful with small things, how much more do you do big things?" When he was seriously ill, he left a will and said, "I will be buried in three days. After the funeral, I will be buried. Don't stay long, so as not to interfere with public and private affairs. If my money is not enough, I can sell my house to deal with future affairs." Tianbao died in 748 at the age of 69. He was awarded to the governor of Jiangling with the posthumous title Wen. His younger brother's name is Xi Jin. He was also famous for his good writing skills at that time.

Anecdotes and allusions

Leaders in Poetry

Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, once went to the court of the Yuan Dynasty to write poems, and the officials were in harmony with each other. The emperor thought Xi Yu's poems were the best. He issued an imperial edict saying, "Xi Yu is the leader of the poets."

personal works

The princess's mirror

The dragon's mirror was awarded on the festival, and the immortal light went down to Fengtai. With the spirit of all things into the portrayal of flowers. color and Huangming are scattered, and light comes with Shengze. In the ice mirror, I am ashamed of my talent.

Two chronicles of Jiang Xing

First, the boat is floating, and the turn is near Jiangjin. After the Pu situation is still in front of the mountain to enjoy the update. the tree is deep, the smoke is powerful, and the beach is shallow. Sichuan Road is far from the south, so I cherish this time. second: the spring wind in the flood season of the Yangtze River, the dawn of the mountain building and the bright moon. The ape climbs the purple rock to drink, the bird blows the clear pond to fly. Ancient trees collapse on sand banks, new mosses cover rocky rocks. There is no limit to the rewards on the way.

Pujin welcome

Huiluan went down to Puban, and feiluan referred to the capital of Qin Dynasty. Luoshanghuangyun send, Guanzhong Ziqi welcome. xiachao looks at the horse's color, and Yuexiao listens to the crowing of chickens. Keep away from mountain danger and keep the long bridge level. only when the province is concerned can we know how to make harmony, observe the customs and realize the time to be clear. There is nothing to do in the world, but the empty skirt is famous.

Fenghe holy system answers Zhang to say that the South comes from the valley of sparrow and mouse

In the early days of Ming Luan's reign, he was lucky to be replaced by the emperor. A thousand flags come out of the mountain, and the suburbs are even. In front of the forest, the scenery is beautiful, and in the back of the valley, the cold atmosphere is still there. Xiao Shaoqu is sent by the wind, and Fu Wen by the flower shop. Yanmei was pushed to slaughter, and rites and music unified the central army. Offering Fu to the sky, flying clouds.

Send Zhang Shuo to patrol the border

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A poem to celebrate the secret supervisor's return to Kuaiji

Nanshan four Haode, East China Sea two Shu name. Then you know that your body is retreating, and your heart is slightly aware of your way to success. The rainbow clothes are given by the Lord, and the cranes are welcomed by the immortals. Zhao preserves out of the wild, friends stay in Beijing. The spring water of Baqiao is overflowing, and baiyunsheng is in Jiling. If you go three thousand miles here, you will have a long parting feeling.

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