Yang Rong (1371-1440), whose original name was Daoying and Zirong, also named Mianren, was a native of Jian'an (now Jianou, Fujian). Together with Yang Shiqi and Yang Pu, they are called "Three Yangs". In the second year of Jianwen (1400), Yang Rong became a Jinshi and was awarded the title of Hanlin editor. Lei moved to Wenyuan Pavilion, where he was a bachelor and a member of the Hanlin Academy. He became the Prince's Shaofu, a bachelor of Jinshen Palace, and a minister of the Ministry of Industry. He is the author of "Records of the Houbei Expedition", "Collected Works of Yang Wenmin", etc.
Yang Rong's "Preface to the Apricot Garden Gathering" in small regular script, collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
On the first day of March in the spring of Dingsi in the second year of Zhengtong, it was a morning when I was on vacation. The princes in the pavilion and pavilion passed by, so I stayed in the apricot garden where I lived. At that time, the spring scenery was clear, the wind was gentle, the flowers were in full bloom, and the fragrance was fragrant. Drinking wine was played in sequence, Qin chants were performed intermittently, the mood of the group was relaxed, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Xie Jun was a master of painting, so he used coloring to describe the gathering of the nobles and the scenery at that time. There are three people sitting leaning on the stone screen. The young master on the left is Fu Luling Yang Gong, the right one is Rong, the second young master on the left is Zhan Shitai and Wang Gong. There are three people sitting next to the apricot blossoms. Among them are Duke Yang of Bonan County, Prince Shaozhan of Linchuan on the left, and Duke Qian of Wenjiang, a bachelor on the right. Four people came after Xu Xing. The first one was the concubine Jishui Zhou Gong. The second one was the bachelor An Cheng Li Gong, and the second one was the bachelor Taihe Chen Gong. The last person to arrive was Xie Jun. His officers and robes guarded thousands of households, and the ten of them were all well-dressed and well-dressed. There were also nine deacons and attendant boys, and five servants served and served the food. The scenery was so interesting and charming. wonderful. The Duke of Luling happily titled it: "Xingyuan Elegant Gathering". Having prefaced the beginning, and then recited the poems and chants with all the public figures, it is for me to know what comes next. We should look forward to the inheritance of the country's saints, and we should govern and transform it for eternity. I and my attendants have been filled with deep kindness for many years. Today, the Holy Son of Heaven is enthroned, the country is peaceful, the people are prosperous, and the people are in good health, and they are close to their posts. Those who have given it to several people will be able to adapt to their needs. These are all gifts from the emperor. It is appropriate to record the prosperity of peace and prosperity. The Nine Elders of Xiangshan in the Tang Dynasty and the Twelve Elders of Luoshe in the Song Dynasty were both of high moral character, lived in leisure time in politics, and enjoyed the pleasures of poetry and wine. Later generations cherished them as good stories. He was established in his spare time, while this was done in his spare time from office. Their suitability is the same but their deeds are different. However, if we look at the facts, the titles and resumes are not the same as those created at one time or in the same department. Although I do not dare to imitate the past people in my future generations, I do not keep them in mind. I send them to the same official and forbidden offices to improve my spirit and look forward to the past people, but I will not give up. Don't you know that those who come after you will not be envious of those today. Although I am grateful for the kindness I have received and repay it, saying that I have refrained from idleness because of the enjoyment, I am still willing to encourage you from behind, even though I am old. Yang Rongshu, the Young Master of Dr. Ronglu, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the Bachelor of Jinshen Palace.
Hui Fan harmonizes the air, and everything enjoys the spring sun. In the Guzi Red Apricot Orchard, the flowers are blooming and fragrant. I'll have a little rest in public, and I'll meet you again when I'm healthy. Yuan and all the gentlemen held a banquet in the Chinese wine cellar. The mood of the group is pleasant and clear, but the joy is not yet young. In memory of Luozhong Hui, all the nine elders look forward to it. The purpose of entertainment is the same now, and tracing traces is inappropriate. Fortunately, I meet the Holy Lord, and I wish you all the best. How dare we forget to praise Xiang when we are still here? Singing cricket poems, good times are endless. Jian'an Yang Rong
