周必大与杨万里交游考述

Study of the Correspondence between Zhou Bida and Yang Wanli

周必大系南宋重臣,与同乡、诗坛大家杨万里交游颇密,晚年尤甚。史书对二人政治关系多有误解,以为杨万里早年仕途受阻源于周必大。事实上,周必大对杨万里及其子均有提携之举,周必大的品题对杨万里诗坛地位的奠定有极为重要的意义。周、杨二人均深受庐陵文化的影响,周必大谨重信厚,杨万里俊伟卓荦,二人性格虽不同,但在反近幸斗争中,均坚持原则,且晚年都采取了知足保和、全身远祸的人生态度,其交游也推动了庐陵文化的发展。

Zhou Bida, an important minister in Southern Song Dynasty, had an intimate association with his town mate Yang Wangli who is also an renowned figure in poem, especially in his old age. In the historical books their political relationship is misunderstood and it is indicated that Zhou Bida had impeded Yang Wanli＇s political career. In fact, Zhou Bida was of great help to Yang Wanli himself and his sons. Meanwhile, the compliment from Zhou Bida has a significant meaning for the establishment of Yang Wanli＇ poetic status. They have been deeply influenced by Luling Culture. Zhou Bida is dignified and cautious while Yang Wanli is talented. For all their different characters, they both adhered to the principles in the war against the flattering and vile people around the emperor. During their later years, they share the similar attitudes towards life including easy satisfaction and protection of themselves by being away from political disasters. Finally, their interaction has promoted the development of Luling Culture.