Zhang's Translation of Birds

Zhang Shijian is famous, addicted to alcohol and forgets housework.

Zhang Shijian, also known as Zhang Lu, was a famous figure in the Southern Dynasties, who was fond of drinking and addicted to alcohol. He is careless, careless, doesn't care much about housework and never takes it to heart.

In Xin 'an, I sent my servants back to Wu for two kilometers, which cost me more than half.

When Zhang was in Xin 'an, he asked his servant to load 2000 tons of rice and bring it back. As a result, most of the rice was lost on the way.

Zhang asked him why, and replied, "Sparrows and mice consume too much." Zhang Xiao said, "What a sparrow and mouse!"

Zhang asked the boy why he lost so many meters. The boy replied, "The sparrow and the mouse ate it." Zhang led the crowd to laugh and said, "What a feat, these sparrows and mice."

The brief analysis of this story was first seen in heather. Li Zhi, an eccentric hero of the Ming Dynasty, included it as a joke in Night Talk in a Mountain Residence, which naturally has its profound meaning. In fact, there is irony in the title. In writing, although the author never hides the characters, under the cover of the title, it is still quite intriguing and thought-provoking.

Zhang led his troops to Xin 'an Taishou at this time, and his position was not high, but why did he ignore the loss of two kilometers? Does it have anything to do with his illustrious family background? At that time, the gentry's pursuit of elegance and detachment in personal life became fashionable, which had an impact on the Zhang rate? "Better than a sparrow or a mouse" is a pity, but is it commendable? Is Zhang's "detachment" extravagant? I'm afraid the original intention of the author Li Zhi's article is also here, which is thought-provoking and ironic.