Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through the Document of Hich Tuong Si

Prompt: Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism in the Document of Hich Tuong Si

3 sample articles on Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through the Document of Hich Tuong Si

1. Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through the Document of Hich Tuong Si, Sample 1:

Tran Quoc Tuan, also known as Hung Dao Vuong, was an outstanding military leader, proficient in both literary and martial arts, and made significant contributions to our nation. In 1285, before the second resistance war against the Mongol invaders, he wrote 'Hich Tuong Si' to encourage and rally the generals to defend the homeland. Through this document, we can clearly see his profound and fervent patriotism.

Tran Quoc Tuan's patriotism in the Hich Tuong Si document is expressed through various levels of emotions and feelings.

From the very first sentence, Tran Quoc Tuan presented exemplary models of loyalty and righteousness from Chinese historical records to inspire the patriotic spirit of the generals. Among them are both military leaders, close companions like Ki Tin, Do Vu, Du Nhuong; and ordinary people, distant companions like Than Khoai, Kinh Duc, Cao Khanh. Presenting such models is truly comprehensive! It encourages many individuals to become virtuous patriots 'whose names are recorded in history, revered by heaven and earth, immortal for all eternity.' While the history of the Southern country is not lacking in heroes, in the hich, Tran Quoc Tuan only mentions figures from the Northern history. That demonstrates a very broad-minded view: there is no need to distinguish between nationalities, as all those who are virtuous and willing to sacrifice for their lord, their king, their country deserve praise.

After presenting the historical models, Tran Quoc Tuan returns to the harsh reality of the 'troubled times,' the 'difficulties facing the nation,' which is when his profound patriotism shines brightest. Reading the work, we can feel the sharpness of his words, exposing and condemning the enemy's actions. With his unyielding nature, he not only criticizes our people but also humiliates and ridicules the court officials: 'swaggering in the streets,' 'insulting the court,' 'bullying the officials,' 'demanding jewels and silk,' 'extorting gold and silver,' 'emptying the treasuries.' The anger and contempt of Hung Dao Vuong are evident in the metaphors such as 'arrowhead,' 'wolf in sheep's clothing,' 'starving tiger'; he equates them with lowly beasts, devoid of integrity. From there, Tran Quoc Tuan reveals the national humiliation endured and strikes at the pride of the people, inciting deep-seated hatred for the enemy among the generals.

Analyzing Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through the Document of Hich Tuong Si

In the face of the enemy's atrocities and the nation's humiliation, Tran Quoc Tuan expressed his anguish: 'I often forget to eat meals; at midnight, I pound my pillow, my stomach wrenching in pain, tears streaming down.' He reaches the peak of his anger, declaring, 'I can only vent my fury by flaying flesh and tearing skin, drinking the blood of the enemy.' These powerful actions not only reflect his hatred for the enemy but also his determination to fight and win, a willingness to live and die with the enemy. Furthermore, he is willing to sacrifice himself for the cause of expelling foreign invaders and regaining independence for the homeland: 'Even if these hundred bodies were laid out in the grass, these thousand corpses were wrapped in horsehide, I would still be content.' All the emotional states and facets of feelings within him are pushed to the extreme! The passage seems to flow from a heart deeply devoted to the country and burning with hatred, as if written with blood and tears. It becomes a haunting obsession day and night; suppressed desires for action against the enemy, love for the country fueling a determination to sacrifice to cleanse the nation's shame. The emotionally charged and vivid prose depicts the image of a patriotic hero, deeply influencing the sentiments of the generals.

Not stopping there, Tran Quoc Tuan always cared, shared, and followed the subordinates when they faced storms or peace: 'If they lacked clothing, I provided garments; if they lacked food, I provided rice; if junior officials were present, I promoted them; if their salaries were insufficient, I supplemented them, etc.' Just from these actions alone, one can understand what kind of leader he was! Based on this relationship full of gratitude, Tran Quoc Tuan both sincerely advised and sternly criticized the irresponsible attitudes and actions of the generals who were indifferent to the fate of the country, neglectful of vigilance against the enemy: 'They watch their lord's humiliation without shame, they see their country's disgrace without embarrassment. They serve the court but fail to protect against the enemy; they listen to music and feast while ignoring their duty.' The next mistake is indulging in pleasures: cockfighting, gambling, enjoying the delights of gardens and fields, seeking wealth, being attached to wives and children, etc. At the same time, he also points out the consequences of all these actions: everything will be lost, from the common to the private, from the sovereign to the generals or even sacred things like reputation, ancestral traditions, filial piety... Tran Quoc Tuan's stern criticism stems from his deep love and genuine concern for the generals and from his fervent love for the nation. All are aimed at defeating wavering thoughts, complacency, and asserting dominance for the spirit of resolute victory, and that is also the dominant ideology of the Hich, the highest and most concentrated measure of patriotism in those times.

Finally, he presents two scenarios: a nation remaining and a nation lost, calamity and prosperity. Calamity can arise where prosperity once seemed assured, but the difference between them is vast. The decision lies in attitude, in the decisive choice of path: indulgence or forsaking indulgence? Understanding right from wrong, but the ultimate measure must be action. Ultimately, that action is 'to specialize in this book' - the book of Binh Thu Yeu Luoc, or to scorn it. Diligently studying, practicing 'is merely the duty of a loyal subject,' but if one goes against the teachings of the authoritative figures leading the entire army, 'that means being an enemy.' It's a brilliant argument by Tran Quoc Tuan! Those words have impacted the sentiments of loyal comrades, encouraging those still hesitant to stand resolutely in the ranks of those determined to fight and win.

History has proven that immediately after the Hich was published, on that very night, three generals did not sleep, they sharpened their swords to a keen edge, they liked to put the words 'Kill the Enemy' on their arms, they danced with their feet and waved their hands, eager to rush out to fight the enemy; in their hearts, it was as if a blazing fire was burning.

'Hich Tuong Si' by Tran Quoc Tuan is an immortal literary work. It is not only a crystallization of the patriotic spirit of the Dai Viet people during the Tran dynasty but also a model of medieval rhetorical literature: a combination of rigorous and sharp arguments with rich imagery and emotions, possessing strong and captivating allure. Tran Quoc Tuan, along with the ancient prose Thien Co Hung Van, will endure forever through time.

In the face of the country's peril, the intense patriotism of the commander Tran Quoc Tuan is expressed in his fervent hatred for the invaders. Let us hear him recount the enemy's atrocities: 'Seeing the enemy swaggering arrogantly on the road, wagging their tongues like kites insulting the court, using goats and dogs to bully the people, demanding treasures like Hotatlieu for silk and jade, to satisfy their insatiable greed, pretending to be Van Nam Prince to collect silver and gold, plundering limited resources, it's no different from feeding a hungry tiger with meat to avoid future disaster!' The author refers to the enemy as 'kites, goats, and hungry tigers,' not only exposing their greed and cruelty but also revealing their predatory nature; showing utter contempt and hatred. Tran Quoc Tuan not only narrates the enemy's crimes but also expresses the nation's humiliation and profound sorrow. It is an expression of readiness to sacrifice oneself to cleanse the shame of the nation, to protect the nation's independence, the aspiration to sacrifice for the nation: 'Only resentment remains until the flesh is stripped, the skin is flayed, the liver is consumed, and the enemy's blood is drunk. Even if these bodies are exposed to the open fields, these corpses are wrapped in horsehide, we would gladly endure'.

Through the military text, Tran Quoc Tuan not only demonstrates his intense hatred for the invaders but also exhibits a determined resolve, a determination to fight, and a willingness to sacrifice for the nation's independence. He presents two main paths - a path of life and death to convince the commanders. Tran Quoc Tuan demonstrates a decisive attitude: either the enemy or us, there is no room for hesitation for those indifferent to the current times. 'The enemy to us is an unrelenting foe, you lot go about carelessly, unaware of the shame, unconcerned about danger, neglecting to instruct the soldiers, surrendering without resistance, raising your hands without admitting defeat. If so, after the enemy has been subdued, to live in perpetual shame, will there be any faces left in this world?', these are words of encouragement to elevate the highest level of determination and fighting spirit in everyone.

Interpretation: Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through the text of Military Commander's Encouragement

The genuine, earnest love for the military commanders shown by Tran Quoc Tuan stems from his benevolence and patriotism. With the soldiers under his command, Tran Quoc Tuan always treats them as his own, as close acquaintances: 'Those of you who have kept watch over the barracks for a long time, if you have no clothes, I'll provide them; if you have no food, I'll provide rice; if you're a junior officer, I'll promote you, if your salary is low, I'll provide allowances; if you go by water, I'll provide boats, if you go by foot, I'll provide horses; in battle, we live and die together, at home, we laugh and enjoy together'. It is the bond between the commander and the officers to encourage a sense of responsibility and duty towards both the royal mandate and personal honor. It is this genuine affection for the military commanders that Tran Quoc Tuan has criticized the wrong actions while also pointing out the correct actions for them to follow. These actions stem from a determination to fight and defeat invading enemies. It is a concern over the officers' lack of concern for the country: not worrying, feeling ashamed when the king and the country are humiliated; only interested in frivolous pastimes, getting rich, hunting, enjoying good wine, loving singing,... There is a great risk of failure when the Mongol enemy invades: 'the cock's spur cannot pierce the enemy's armor, gambling tricks cannot be used as military strategies; even though there are many fields, many gardens, a precious life is worth a thousand golds unredeemable; moreover, wife and children are captured; military matters are beneficial in many ways; money may be abundant but cannot buy the enemy's heads, strong dogs may not chase away the enemy, good wine may not intoxicate the enemy, beautiful songs may not deafen the enemy's ears. Now, we will all be captured, how painful will it be!'. It is Tran Quoc Tuan's patriotism that has shown the officers the actions to take: 'Now I tell you truly: remember the saying 'putting firewood in the middle of the snow is a danger', and use the idiom 'stirring hot soup and blowing on cold vegetables' 'to frighten, train the soldiers, practice archery'.

Tran Quoc Tuan's Military Commander's Encouragement reflects the intense patriotism of our nation in general and Tran Quoc Tuan in particular during the resistance against foreign aggression. It is manifested through hatred towards the enemy, determination to fight, defeat the invading enemy, and the sentiments towards the subordinate commanders.

3. Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through Military Commander's Encouragement, Sample 3:

Military Commander's Encouragement has long been regarded as an immortal 'classic literature' of our nation. The encouragement is the profound crystallization of the tradition of struggle against foreign invaders, the culmination of the nation's will and resilience over centuries of history. Through the encouragement, Tran Quoc Tuan has vigorously demonstrated deep patriotism and intense hatred for the enemy as a dedicated commander solely for the country and its people.

The first success of Military Commander's Encouragement lies in its stirring and rarely convincing rhetoric. The heroic tone of Military Commander's Encouragement is created from the art of impassioned oratory and the fervent emotions within the heart of the national hero. It is the flame of fervent patriotism and the determined will to fight the enemy to save the country. The boiling emotions and burning patriotism, the determination to fight and defeat the enemy, constitute the noble human essence of the encouragement.

Beginning the encouragement, the commander-in-chief exalts the shining examples of selfless heroes who sacrificed themselves for the king (Ki Tin, Do Vu, Du Nhuong, Than Khoai, Kinh Duc, Cao Khanh) or bravely fought the enemy for the country (Nguyen Van Lap, Xich Tu Tu). These are exemplary figures, passed down through generations, known to all, but under Tran Quoc Tuan's words, they are elevated many times over, becoming contemplations every commander should have. Patriotism according to the commander, first and foremost, requires living heroically and achieving glorious feats, immortalized throughout history. The concise and poignant words have touched the hearts of the commanders, making them reflect on themselves.

Tran Quoc Tuan's patriotism becomes more apparent when he speaks of the oppression and atrocities of the enemy. He vividly describes the greedy, arrogant, and cruel nature of the invading army: Swaggering arrogantly on the road, wagging their tongues like kites insulting the court, using goats and dogs to bully the people, demanding silk and jade, collecting silver and gold. Tran Quoc Tuan's attitude is both compassionate and furious, scornful, viewing them as beasts: kites, goats, hungry tigers, exposing their greedy and cruel nature.

Tran Quoc Tuan's Patriotism through Military Commander's Encouragement, selected literary sample

Tran Quoc Tuan has penetrated the enemy's intentions, fully aware of the homeland's dangers, the risk of defeat. His sincere and heartfelt words, deeply understanding human nature, make us even more respectful of the hero who devoted himself to the country selflessly. Because the enemy is strong, barbaric, while the country is weak, the commanders indifferent, the imminent danger of losing the country makes the commander-in-chief 'forget to eat, tosses and turns at night, gut-wrenching pain, tears flooding,' day and night thinking of ways to defeat the enemy and protect the land. Meanwhile, the enemy is rampaging through the homeland, the people are being plundered, and brutally murdered. The overflowing resentment reaches its peak: 'resentment remains until the flesh is stripped, the liver is consumed, and the enemy's blood is drunk.' For the country, 'even if these bodies are exposed to the open fields, these corpses are wrapped in horsehide,' he would still be pleased.

With elaborate rhetoric, idealistic nature, poignant and sincere tone, resounding grandeur, fitting the eloquent language of military encouragement, the speech carries great emotional resonance. The passage vividly portrays the boiling anger, burning hatred of a noble heart, containing immense emotions for the nation's destiny, the survival of the people. All these emotional states are pushed to the extreme. Never before in Vietnamese literature has the hatred for the enemy and the poignant pain for the nation's fate been expressed so deeply, vehemently, and profoundly touching.

From fervent hatred to the action of killing enemies to save the country is essential and must be prioritized, better to die than to submit. It is the spirit of a heroic nation. More than anyone else, Tran Quoc Tuan understands clearly the determination to fight and win, ready to sacrifice for the country of the supreme commander-in-chief is a very important factor, but not enough to achieve victory, there must be a comprehensive strength. That strength must be created from the unity of will, from the determination to fight, to defeat the enemy of the entire nation.

While the commanders were still concerned about themselves, indulging in pleasures and forgetting their duty to protect the country. He was very saddened and stern when admonishing his generals. First, he reminded them of his affection for the generals: if you have no clothes, I'll give you clothes, if you have no food, I'll give you rice, if you are a small official, I'll promote you, if your salary is low, I'll provide a scholarship, if you go by water, I'll give you a boat, if you go by land, I'll give you a horse. He also reminded them of the close harmony between the commander-in-chief like father and son, living and dying together in battle, being joyful when peaceful. He also harshly criticized the indifferent, shameful behavior of the generals when the enemy was rampaging through the homeland: seeing humiliation but not feeling ashamed, seeing the country humiliated but not feeling ashamed..., not feeling resentment,...

Every pleasure of the generals is not inherently bad but it is not appropriate for the times. The country is in turmoil, the nation's destiny is in danger, the enemy is fierce and powerful, and yet the generals are indifferent, which means they are pushing themselves to destruction, enduring humiliation for generations. With tight reasoning, sharp words, using contrasting arts, repetitive sentence structures creating a majestic atmosphere, every word as if flowing from the deepest, heartfelt sincerity, Tran Quoc Tuan has awakened the entire army to wield swords against the enemy. It is not a rigid order but a deeply emotional plea. Genuine affection, earnestly given to the generals by Tran Quoc Tuan, stems from a compassionate heart, from a profound love for the country.