The Yangtze River and the Grand Canal:The Coordinates of Su Shi's Life
The Yangtze River,the mother river of China,flows from east to west,while the Grand Canal,since the Sui and Tang dynasties,has served as a major north-south transportation artery.In Su Shi's life,the Yangtze River formed a horizontal axis,linking places like Meishan,Huangzhou,Jiangzhou,Jinling,Runzhou,and Changzhou,and serving as a thread through which he expressed his emotions,political insights,and reflections on Buddhist and Zen philosophy.The Grand Canal formed a vertical axis,connecting Xuzhou,Yangzhou,Huzhou,Hangzhou,and other places where he served as an official,highlighting his dedication to governance and concern for the well-being of the people.Su Shi's final years in Changzhou answered the question concerning the meaning of our life:"Where is our hometown?"
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