The idiom “chasing deer in the Central Plains” has long become ChinacultureThe words in the middle are far-reaching and highly symbolic. It not only represents a fierce competition for power in the world, but also contains profound contenthistoryCultural heritage. So, what is the story behind the idiom “chasing deer in the Central Plains”? What does “deer” mean?
“Chasing deer in the Central Plains” comes from the “Historical Records of the Biography of the Marquis of Huaiyin”, “Qin lost its deer, and the world chased it, so the high-quality and fast got it first.” ”。
During the Chu-Han dispute, Han Xin made great military exploits for Liu Bang. However, at a time when the general trend of the world is uncertain, Han Xin is faced with an important choice: whether to continue to assist Liu Bang in competing for the world, or to establish himself as king and divide the world into three parts? At this critical moment, the debater Kuai Tong made a very tempting suggestion to Han Xin: to establish himself as king and divide the world with Chu and Han. However, Han Xin finally chose to continue to assist Liu Bang and gave up the opportunity to establish himself as king.
After the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty, Han Xin was suspected by Liu Bang and later killed by Empress Lü. In the last moments before the execution, Han Xin’s heart was full of endless regret, and he sighed bitterly: “I failed to adopt Kuai Tong’s suggestion, which led to today’s end and I was buried at the hands of a woman!” These words reached Liu Bang’s ears, and he immediately ordered Kuai Tong to be arrested. However, to everyone’s surprise, Kuai Tong did not show the slightest fear or flinching when facing Liu Bang.
He responded calmly: “Looking back at the end of the Qin Dynasty, the law was chaotic, the regime was crumbling, the six kingdoms of Shandong fell into chaos, and princes from all over the world rose one after another. The situation at that time was like the loss of a precious deer in the Qin Dynasty, which triggered the chase of people all over the world. In the end, only those who are brave and resourceful can capture the deer. At that time, I only wanted to assist Han Xin, and I didn’t know much about Your Majesty. Furthermore, there are so many people who want to compete in the Central Plains and conquer the world, but after all, only a few can really achieve great things. How can you kill them all one by one? ”
After hearing this, Liu Bang deeply felt that Kuai Tong’s words were justified and well-founded, and his words revealed a kind of wisdom and courage that should not be underestimated. He was speechless, and finally had to let Kuai Tong go.
The “deer” here was often hunted by nobles in ancient hunting culture, symbolizing honor and interest. The term “Central Plains” refers to the vast area of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River in China, which has been the birthplace of Chinese civilization since ancient times, with economic prosperity and cultural prosperity, and has always been coveted by all forces.
Combining “deer” with “Central Plains”, it vividly depicts the spectacular scene of heroes rising side by side and chasing the world. When the Qin Dynasty was in chaos, heroes and heroes from all over the world revolted one after another, intending to overthrow the rule of the tyrannical Qin, and this historic change was called “chasing deer in the Central Plains”.
soWhyIt’s just “deer” and nothing elseanimal, has become a symbol of this world dispute? This may be related to the profound influence of ancient hunting cultures. In ancient times, hunting was not only a stage for nobles to show their bravery and wisdom, but also acquisitionfood, fur and other important means of survival resources. As a medium-sized and fast-running animal, the deer became the preferred target for nobles to hunt. Therefore, in people’s concepts, “deer” has gradually been associated with words such as honor and interest, and has become a symbolic symbol.
At the same time, from another perspective, “deer” also symbolizes a transfer of power and status. In ancient times, hunting a deer not only meant obtaining certain material benefits, but also symbolized a kind of authority and status improvement. Therefore, “chasing deer in the Central Plains” also means the competition and competition between various forces for the power of the world.
Speaking of which, do you think of another idiom “who kills the deer”?
