Su Shi

Su Shi

Su Shi (1037-1101), also known as Su Dongpo, was a renowned literary figure during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and the icon of the highest achievements in Song Dynasty literature. His poetry was characterized by rich themes and an expansive style. He was the founder of the "bold" style in the ci poetry form, and was a rare polymath in China's cultural history, achieving great successes in prose, poetry, and painting. His representative works include My Visit to the Red Cliffs and Prelude to Water Melody. Su Shi was also a gourmet and created culinary masterpieces such as "Dongpo Pork".

Su Shi came from a humble family, but in his youth he developed a strong sense of serving the people, and made "the people are the foundation of the world" his lifelong political philosophy. Due to his outspokenness and readiness to offer advice, he was often marginalized and exiled. Despite numerous setbacks, Su Shi maintained a detached attitude, adapting to his circumstances, and remained true to his original aspiration of serving the country and the people. His devotion to the people earned him their deep love and respect. His unwavering commitment to his beliefs in the face of adversity has been admired by later generations, making it a cherished trait in Chinese culture.

蘇軾

蘇軾（1037—1101），宋代著名文學家，宋代文學最高成就的代表。蘇軾的詩歌題材豐富、風格曠達，他首創詞壇“豪放”一派，是中國文化史上罕見的通才、全才，在散文、詩詞、繪畫領域都有著極高的造詣。其代表作有《赤壁賦》《水調歌頭·明月幾時有》等。蘇軾還是一位美食家， 創造出“東坡肉”等飲食精品。

蘇軾出身平民之家，青年時期就確立了為民請命的民本情懷，將“民為天下之本”作為一生篤行的從政理念。他因直言敢諫而屢受排擠，宦海沉浮，多次被貶。盡管身處逆境，蘇軾卻保持超然態度，隨遇而安，始終堅守為國為民的初心，深受百姓愛戴。蘇軾這種歷經滄桑而初心不改、飽經風霜而本色依舊的精神為后世景仰，成為中華文化推崇的寶貴品質。