1, these two poems describe the magnificent scene and rich cultural life of Lin 'an City. "Green hills outside the mountain, buildings outside the building", the poet described the green hills around Lin 'an city and the pavilions in the city from a grand perspective, showing a magnificent and prosperous city scene. "When does the West Lake Dance stop?" It is a description of the leisurely lifestyle of literati in Lin 'an City.
2. These two poems express the poet's anxiety and dissatisfaction with the politics of the Southern Song Dynasty. In the poem, "When will the West Lake Dance stop?" In a word, it is not only a description of the cultural life of Lin 'an city, but also a metaphor for the politics of the Southern Song Dynasty. The poet was worried that the court in the Southern Song Dynasty had been confused by hedonism and forgotten the danger of the country and the heavy responsibility of the nation.
3. These two poems also emphasize the poet's concern about the fate of the country and his anxiety about the future through comparison. "Outside the Castle Peak Building outside the Mountain" and "When will the West Lake Dance be closed". In sharp contrast, the former depicts the natural landscape and urban architecture of Lin 'an City, while the latter depicts the leisurely lifestyle of literati.
Relevant knowledge of Lin 'an City
1. Historical background: During the Southern Song Dynasty, due to the loss of most of the northern territory, Lin 'an City became the political, economic and cultural center of the Southern Song Dynasty imperial court. Nevertheless, the prosperity of Lin 'an City did not cover up the corruption and incompetence of the Southern Song Dynasty court, which became an important reason for the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty.
2. Urban planning: Lin 'an City is different from other ancient capitals in urban planning. The layout is "Nangong North City", that is, the palace and the business district are located on the north and south sides of the city respectively. This layout makes the functional division of the city clearer and provides more space for the development of the city.
3. Architectural style: The architectural style of Lin 'an City combines many elements such as Central Plains culture, Jiangnan culture and marine culture. The buildings in the city are mainly wood structures, paying attention to carving and decoration, and also using a lot of masonry materials. This architectural style not only has high artistic value, but also has become an important part of China ancient architectural culture.