The Mulan Song and the Mulan Poetry were both ancient Chinese literature works, and both contained the story of Mulan joining the army for her father. Although there were no direct similarities between the two, there were some similarities.
In Mulan's poem, Mulan had no elder brother because she inherited her father's throne after his death. However, she did not want to become a victim of political struggle, so she chose to join the army in her father's place and became a brave general.
There was a similar plot in the Mulan Song. The lyrics of the song described a girl who went to war in place of her parents. She did not have an elder brother, but under the love of her parents, she grew into a brave woman.
Although Mulan Song and Mulan Shi were different works, the plot and theme reflected some characteristics and problems of ancient Chinese society, and also expressed people's yearning for freedom, courage and kinship.
Mulan's decision is significant because it shows her love and respect for her father. She doesn't want her father to go to war in his old and frail state.
The real story focuses mainly on Mulan's filial piety and her military achievements. Disney's version adds more elements like the matchmaker scene, Mushu the dragon for comic relief. But both share the central idea of Mulan's courage and her act of taking her father's place in the army.
Hua Mulan was one of the famous legendary women in ancient China. There were many unforgettable details and descriptions in her story. In Ode to Mulan, she was described as follows:
[Long sigh]
Chirp, chirp, chirp.
Thousands of miles away from home.
[Bravery]
Holding a spear in his hand, he walks like a lone wolf.
The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Brave and brave.
[Wisdom]
The plan is superb and the enemy is predicted like a god.
Clever response to the enemy, surprise victory.
[Beauty]
Rong Hua's peerless beauty was like a flower.
When the wind blows the petals fall, they are still better than snow and frost.
From these descriptions, it could be seen that Hua Mulan was a brave, intelligent, and beautiful legendary woman. Her outstanding performance on the battlefield, her ability to cope with all kinds of difficulties, her intelligence and fearlessness made her a woman who was respected and admired.
The heroine "Mulan" in "Ode of Mulan" did exist in history, but she was not a real person. Instead, she was a fictional historical figure who was portrayed as a brave, intelligent, and resourceful female hero.
The story of Mulan was first mentioned in the Sui Shu·Music Annals: "When Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty set up Mulan officials to select female musicians, one person was selected every year to be a general." The " Mulan " here referred to the female official " Mrs. Mulan " at that time, not the heroine " Mulan " in the novel.
According to historical records, Mulan was a girl from Northern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. She was born near Luoyang City, Henan Province. It was said that she was very smart and brave. She once fought for the Northern Qi Emperor and became one of the famous female generals in history.
Although "Ode of Mulan" and Mulan did exist in history, Mulan was not a real person but a fictional historical figure that was shaped and portrayed by literary and artistic works.
Jin Mulan's real identity was Li Qingxia. She was a descendant of the royal family of Li Tang, the daughter of Prince Changle, Li Yong. She was also the hall master of the Snake Spirit Hall, and she controlled the forces in Youzhou. She played an important role in the TV series Detective Di Renjie and participated in many conspiracies and plans. She had secretly supported Xu Jingye's uprising and cooperated with the snake spirit to assassinate Wu Zetian. However, her plan was eventually exposed by Di Renjie, and she herself drank the poisoned wine and ended her life.
The original recitation of "Ode of Mulan" was as follows:
Chirp and chirp, Mulan weaving.
I didn't hear the sound of weaving, only the sigh of my daughter.
Ask your daughter what she thinks, ask your daughter what she remembers.
You don't think, you don't remember.
Last night I saw the military post, and the Khan sent a large number of troops.
There are twelve volumes of military books, each volume has the name of the master.
Grandfather has no eldest son, Mulan has no eldest brother,
I'd like to buy a pommel horse for you. From now on, I'll be conscripted for you.
Buy horses in the east market, saddle in the west market.
He bought a bridle in the southern market and a long whip in the northern market.
In the morning I bid farewell to my parents, and in the evening I stayed by the Yellow River.
I didn't hear my parents calling for me, but I heard the sound of the Yellow River splashing.
In the morning he left the Yellow River and went to the head of the Black Mountain in the evening.
I didn't hear my parents calling for me, but I heard the Hu cavalry of Yanshan Mountain chirping.
Wanli rushed to the battlefield, and the mountains seemed to fly.
The new moon's breath spread to the golden watchman, and the cold light shone on the iron clothes.
Generals die a hundred times, and warriors return ten years later.
When he came back to see the emperor, the emperor sat in the bright hall.
He was rewarded with 1,000 dollars.
Khan asked what he wanted, Mulan did not appoint Shangshulang,
I'd like to run thousands of miles and send my son back to his hometown.
Please note that the above is the original recitation of "Ode of Mulan".