Episode 1
《Tang poetry stories》The first episode is set in the Wu Zetian period of the Tang Dynasty. It is unfolded from the perspective of poet Chen Ziang, telling the story of poets and poetry in the context of that era.The plot begins in the turbulent years when Wu Zetian became emperor. The Khitan rebelled and war broke out. Chen Ziang, as a scholar, was involved in the whirlpool of the war.Not only was he a poet, he also took on the role of secretary to the army, bidding farewell to his friend Cui Rong, who went on the expedition with the army, and Du Shenyan expressed his expectations for the family's future.
In the plot, Chen Ziang's personal emotions are intertwined with the fate of the country. His dialogue with Du Shenyan outside Luoyang City reflects the poet's worries about the war and his persistence in personal ideals.Chen Ziang's poems are given profound meanings in the play, such as sea air intruding into the south and border wind sweeping across Peiping, showing his deep thinking about war and his expectations for generals.
At the same time, the scene in the play of a young peasant woman driving away orioles echoes the poetic meaning of "Spring Resentment", reflecting the direct impact of war on the lives of ordinary people and the poet's sympathy for the suffering of the people.
This episode shows the living conditions of poets in the Tang Dynasty and the emotional world behind their works through historical events and small fragments of poets' lives. It also paints a vivid picture of Tang Dynasty society for the audience, reflecting that Tang poetry is not onlyThe treasure of literature is also a reflection of the social style and humanistic spirit of that era.
