Some parents suggested that The Story of Yueyang Tower should be removed from the textbook. Is it reasonable just because one person is mentioned in the article？

　　In China's profound culture, there is a prose with a length of only over 300 words, but there are many beautiful sentences that have been told by the world so far, that is, the Yueyang Tower written by Fan Zhongyan, a great writer in the Song Dynasty.

　　In the literary world, how difficult it is to create such brilliant articles. Except for a few literary giants such as Li Bai and Su Shi, who can write every word and sentence picturesque and thought-provoking, it is a great achievement for most literati to have a sentence remembered by the world in their lives.

　　After reading The Story of Yueyang Tower, many readers often think that it is a travelogue-style essay, and they are amazed at Fan Zhongyan's meticulous description of the scenery.

　　Surprisingly, however, Fan Zhongyan has never set foot on Yueyang Tower. Such a fact will undoubtedly bring deep shock to readers. Most people can't describe the scenery they have visited vividly, but Fan Zhongyan has never taken a step through Yueyang Tower, but he can describe the magnificent scene of "taking a distant mountain, swallowing the Yangtze River, making a vast soup and boundless territory". How wonderful it is.

　　Even Fan Zhongyan, who is well-read and brilliant in literary talent, how can he create such a sharp, detailed and connotative article just by relying on his imagination? Another puzzling thing is, why did Fan Zhongyan write down a place he had never been to? How did he make the words so fluent and ingenious?

　　In fact, Fan Zhongyan has given the answer to this question at the beginning of the article. It turned out that his close friend Teng Zijing repaired Yueyang Tower, which inspired Fan Zhongyan to create this masterpiece handed down from generation to generation.

　　There is a widespread story about Teng Zijing being sent to Baling. Despite his demotion, Teng Zijing was not depressed, but was concerned with people's livelihood. He rebuilt Yueyang Tower and made it rejuvenated. When the renovation was completed, he contacted Fan Zhongyan, who had a deep friendship with him, and hoped that he could use the power of words to give this reborn Yueyang Tower a far-reaching significance.

　　Knowing that Fan Zhongyan had never experienced the elegance of Yueyang Tower, Teng Zijing attached a picture entitled "Autumn Night in Dongting". Although the picture scroll can't fully reflect the real beauty of Yueyang Tower, it was the best substitute in that era when communication was not developed.

　　At this point, the question about Fan Zhongyan's failure to visit Yueyang Tower was answered. In fact, Fan Zhongyan, through Teng Zijing's picture scroll, combined with his rich imagination, as well as his literary talent and deep humanistic feelings honed over the years, created the masterpiece praising Yueyang Tower-The Story of Yueyang Tower.

　　In fact, the creation of the whole "Yueyang Tower" is the expression of Fan Zhongyan's friendship with his friend Teng Zijing. However, the character Teng Zijing has caused some controversy. Being relegated to Baling implies that Teng Zijing may have made mistakes, because if there is no fault, how can he be relegated for no reason? This fact makes people wonder whether there is a problem with his character.

　　Teng Zijing, the new prefect of Yueyang, looked at Yueyang Tower reflected on the water. His present plan is nothing more than to restore this old castle to a splendid level, so as to attract the attention of the emperor, regain his appreciation and return to the bustling capital. The truth behind this project to repair Yueyang Tower is not for the well-being of the people, but a power game of Teng Zijing, which uses the hard work and sweat of the people to realize their ambitions.

　　However, his plan is not only these. His eyes turned to Fan Zhongyan, a famous scholar. Teng Zijing knew that if Fan Zhongyan could be invited to write a composition for the newly-built Yueyang Tower, his achievements would be more recognized in the imperial court. Teng Zijing carefully planned this action to take advantage of Fan Zhongyan's reputation and pen power.

　　Such Teng Zijing and such a plan have touched the vigilance of some parents. They are worried that when children read The Story of Yueyang Tower in textbooks, they will be influenced by people like Teng Zijing, which may have a bad influence on children's moral cognition. They called for the ancient prose "The Story of Yueyang Tower" to be removed from the textbook or replaced by other articles.

　　However, The Story of Yueyang Tower still lies quietly in the students' textbooks and is regarded as a classic article that must be recited. This beautiful essay shows the magnificent mountains and rivers of our country and brings us excellent aesthetic enjoyment. No matter what Teng Zijing's motivation is, it can't hide the beauty of this article.

　　According to historical records, Teng Zijing's demotion was actually caused by the fatuity and incompetence of the court. Fan Zhongyan, who was also demoted, was full of helplessness and bitterness.

　　Teng Zijing is not an unscrupulous person. The ambition in his heart has not been properly staged and cannot be put into use. Fan Zhongyan's sentence "Who is the Weiss?" How powerful, full of praise and regret for Teng Zijing, as if to tell, except Teng Zijing, I really can't find a comrade-in-arms who is willing to fight side by side with me.

　　For the repair of Yueyang Tower, Teng Zijing is not selfish in seeking fame, but more concerned with the protection of ancient buildings. Yueyang Tower has gone through vicissitudes of life and has been eroded by years. If no one is willing to repair it, then the building will go up in smoke and the last breath of the city will be erased.

　　In the correspondence with Fan Zhongyan, more is the spiritual sustenance and comfort between the two exiled literati. They communicate their feelings in words, seek resonance, and let each other feel close in a foreign land. Teng Zijing told Fan Zhongyan that Yueyang Tower had been restored as new, so why didn't Fan Zhongyan write an article for this building?

　　We must know that Fan Zhongyan is an outstanding scholar. If Teng Zijing asked him to write an article out of selfish desires, how could Fan Zhongyan be invited? If Teng Zijing is really immoral, how can Fan Zhongyan make friends with him?

　　Fan Zhongyan clearly expressed his belief in Yueyang Tower. He cares about people's livelihood and worries about the country. Such a person, his articles are naturally noble and profound. The Yueyang Tower described by him is not only a magnificent pavilion, but also a vast state of mind, a person's feelings about home and country and a profound philosophy of life. This article is a cultural treasure that every reader should not miss.

　　To sum up, Teng Zijing is not entirely for fame and fortune, but really wants to do something for Yueyang Tower, and Fan Zhongyan also saw Teng Zijing's intentions, so he was willing to write this famous article for him. Therefore, we should look at Teng Zijing from a more comprehensive and fair perspective, rather than just looking at his superficial behavior.

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