"Beishan": Unequal treatment in an unequal society

The society and political power of the Zhou Dynasty were organized by a strict patriarchal system, which was mainly divided into the Son of Heaven, the princes, the princes, the princes, and the scholars. The feudal society under the patriarchal system is strictly hierarchical, and the status of superiority and inferiority cannot be surpassed. The scholars belonged to the lowest aristocracy of the nobility, and were also in the most subservient and repressed position within the ruling class. Therefore, these scholars will often resent their toil and pain, and express their bitterness and dissatisfaction, thus objectively exposing the deep contradictions within the ruling class, and also reflecting the inequality and inherent hidden dangers under the patriarchal hierarchical society. Today's poem exposes the decay of the upper strata of the ruling class and the resentment of the lower strata.

The work of the doctor is very heavy, and he is industrious day and night, running from place to place. The scholar needed to have a strong physique, as he needed to climb mountains to pick goji berries. The king's work was heavy, and it was always endless, so the scholars could not get a moment of rest. When the superiors are in service to their subordinates, they often use such a skill, which is both praise and praise: you are the same age, your body is so good, and the future is really limitless, you will make a few more trips and make more contributions! What kind of face should this be? Scholars travel all day long, and they have no personal time, let alone talk about spending time with their families and serving their parents.

Some aristocrats spend all day being idle and comfortable, sitting back and quiet at home, drinking and sleeping heavily, ignoring any calls for levies, eating and sleeping enough to knock their teeth, not doing it themselves, and finding fault with whoever does it, and gossiping about whom. But the scholar was enslaved by such a nobleman, and he tried his best, ran endlessly, worked hard, was busy, had to do everything, and was afraid all day long, for fear that something would go wrong and be punished by his superiors. What is exposed here is the irrational fact that emerges in an unreasonable hierarchical society.

This is a poem that plays a satirical role in feudal society:

Climb the high North Mountain and go to pick wolfberries on the mountain. A man of good physique. Running errands from morning till night. The king's errand is not finished, and I am worried that my parents will not serve.

There is not an inch of mud in the whole world that is not a king. There is no one in the four seas who is not a king's servant. The doctor's assignment is always unfair, and my errands are heavy and heavy.

The four horses are driving crazy, and the king is always in a hurry and busy. Praise me for my age, praise me for being strong and strong. The physique is strong, the qi is strong, and I am sent to work hard and walk in all directions.

Some sit comfortably at home, and some devote themselves to the kingdom. Some people lie on their backs, and some people are in a hurry.

Some people are not called, and some people are tired and troubled. Some people play and sleep, and some people work hard.

Some people enjoy themselves and are greedy for cups, and some people are afraid of rebuke. Some people are idle and nonsense, and some people have to do everything.

"No General's Car": The helplessness of that era

In ancient times, people who sat in the car were often used to refer to the Son of Heaven or princes, and pushing the cart at the back of the car naturally meant to serve the country and serve the monarch. Today's scholar, in the face of the chaos of the times and the turmoil of the political situation, he is worried and uneasy. Perhaps, his worries could not be understood by the upper rulers, and his advice would not only not be adopted, but would invite trouble for himself. Therefore, when he encounters such a situation, he will first issue words of remorse and self-blame. But if you think about it carefully, blunt advice in turn requires self-blame, isn't this black and white reversed?

When they are sentimental, they can only use singing to dispel them. They sang that when people help the cart to move forward, they will only let the dust raised all over the body, and they will not be able to distinguish the four corners of the heavens and the earth. He also sighed from this: always thinking about all kinds of troubles in the world in his heart will only make him sick and unrestful. The implication is that there is no need to worry about anxiety and worry about Pepsi in life, as long as you can be open and free.

He is admonishing the world in a negative tone, and at the same time, it is also a kind of self-exclusion, and behind the seemingly open mind, it is a kind of regret and resentment. In such an era, it is even more helpless:

Don't push the cart, it's just going to get dusty. Don't think about all kinds of troubles, thinking that they will only cause a lot of trouble.

Don't push the cart, it will kick up dust. Don't think about all kinds of sorrows, because thinking about them will make you feel uneasy.

Don't push the cart, push it with dust rolling over the sun. Don't think about all kinds of sorrows, because thinking about them will make your mind worsen and linger with illness.

"Xiao Ming": After the grievances, continue to embark on the journey

A doctor born in troubled times, he has been on duty for many years, he can't go home for a long time, and every day is full of affairs and worries. His mood is complicated, and in the face of such a reality, he can only sigh and complain.

The process of his march was difficult, the sky was high, and the places where he traveled were also desolate and remote, regardless of the heat and cold, such a journey had a beginning, but there was no end in sight throughout the year. He was always alone, countless, but he was given an errand by his superiors. The region is difficult, the weather is cold and warm, the errands are busy, the figure is alone, and the return date cannot be seen, so who can stand such a life!

Now, he can only regret that he was an official in the troubled times, and began to strongly yearn for a life of seclusion. He was tired of such labor, and it was impossible for him to rest in peace. He was a man who served the royal family and was loyal to his duties, and in the face of such uneven work and rest, he thought of people who were running around like him, and he spontaneously developed a feeling of sympathy and nostalgia.

However, after the grievance, he still got up and embarked on the journey, although he was sad and lonely, tired all day long, but he still had a sense of mission for the king, and did not dare to slack off. He took those upright people as his example, although sometimes he had to get up and run around before he even had time to sit on the mat, but this was much better than those who coveted peace and ease, did not know how to be diligent and dutiful, and did not know how to work for the people, because their appearance would not last long.

High above, the clear blue sky, shining on the earth and looking down on the world. I traveled westward for business, and the land I went to was desolate and remote. Zhou Zheng set out on an auspicious day in February, and has experienced scorching heat and severe cold so far. My heart was full of sorrow and sorrow, and I was tormented and miserable. Thinking of the dutiful man, I couldn't help but burst into tears. Don't I want to go back home? I am afraid that the web of laws and regulations will be violated.

I think when I first embarked on the journey, it was the time when the old age was about to be removed. When will I be able to go back? Seeing that the end of the year is still gone. Thinking of himself, he was alone, but there were countless errands. My heart was full of sorrow and sorrow, and I was too tired to take care of myself. Thinking of the dutiful man, I miss the night with infinite longing. Don't I want to go back home? I'm just afraid of the boss's punishment and anger.

I think when I first embarked on the journey, it was in the middle of a warm climate. When will I be able to go back? Official business has become more and more hectic and rapid. Seeing that the end of the year is running out, people are busy picking artemisia and beans. My heart was full of sorrow and sorrow, and I asked for my own hardships and suffered for myself. Thinking of the dutiful man, I couldn't sleep and thought about it. Don't I want to go back home? I'm afraid that the world will turn upside down.

Sigh for a long time, you gentlemen, don't be greedy for comfort and enjoy blessings. They should be respectful and loyal to their duties, and they should be close to the virtuous people with integrity. The gods will hear all this and grant you good fortune.

Sigh for a long time, you gentlemen, don't be greedy for comfort and do nothing. They should be faithful to their duties and be close to and honest people. The gods will hear all this and give you great blessings.