What is the theme of the ancient poem Cold Food?

Theme of Cold Food: The poet used the ancient times to satirize the present, implicitly expressing his mockery of eunuch's prized trust and authoritarian corruption.

Cold food is a seven-character quatrain written by Han Yi, a poet in Tang Dynasty. Original text:

In late spring, Chang 'an city is full of songs and dances, and countless flowers fall. The east wind of the Cold Food Festival blows on the willow trees in the royal garden.

As night fell, the palace was busy lighting candles, and smoke drifted to the house of the prince and the marquis.

Translation:

In Chang 'an in late spring, catkins are flying all over the sky, and the east wind blows the willow branches in the imperial garden at the Cold Food Festival. As night fell, the palace was busy handing out candles, and smoke curled into the homes of princes and nobles.

Writing background:

Cold food is a traditional festival in ancient China. Legend has it that it originated from the Jin State in the Spring and Autumn Period, to commemorate the introduction of the courtiers of the Jin State. During the Cold Food Festival, it is forbidden to make a fire and eat cold rice to commemorate it. Generally speaking, this is from the winter to the future 105 and two days before Qingming. The ancients attached great importance to this festival. According to the custom, every family banned fire and only ate ready-made food, hence the name cold food. Because the festival is in late spring and the scenery is pleasant, cold food has become a good day to play from Tang Dynasty to Song Dynasty. Song people said: "Cold food is the only festival in the world." In the system of the Tang Dynasty, on Qingming Day, the emperor announced that he would take the fire of elms and willows as a reward for his recent ministers to show his gratitude. This ceremony has two purposes: first, it marks the end of the Cold Food Festival, and fire can be used; The second is to remind courtiers and officials, so that everyone can learn from mesons who have made meritorious deeds but not rewarded, and work diligently for the people. In fact, Dou Shu, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, once wrote a poem entitled "Making a Fire at the Cold Food Festival": "Grateful for the light and small officials, the lights are on at the beginning of spring. The film follows the ambassador and the stars shine on passers-by. Fortunately, the willows are warm and the grass is poor. " You can use this poem of Han Yi for reference.