Qian Zhongshu "Fortress Besieged"

The metaphors in "Fortress Besieged" come from a wide range of sources, are unconventional, and have profound philosophical meanings, making people laugh frequently and understand profound truths at the same time.

For example, "A person's shortcomings are just like a monkey's tail. When the monkey squats on the ground, the tail is invisible until it climbs up the tree and exposes the rear part to the public for admiration. But this red A long hip and a tail is a new sign that is not a sign of rising status."

This aphorism-like metaphor completely mocks and satirizes Takamatsu-nian's bad nature after he climbed to the position of principal.