张鷟笔下的岭南

Lingnan in Zhang Zhuo’s Writings

摘要: 唐代岭南被朝廷视为蛮夷之域，由此成为犯事官员的贬谪之所。张鷟因宦海沉浮，两次谪居岭南，在其所著《朝野佥载》中，就大量记载了有关岭南的内容，因而成为研究唐代岭南风俗人情的第一手资料。该书关于岭南的官员记载较多，其形象多阴狠凶厉，这与岭南恶劣的生活环境关系密切。此外，书中也用相当数量的篇幅对岭南的丧葬文化、饮食习惯、矿产资源进行介绍，这不仅展现了岭南地区的独特的生活图景，也对唐代岭南地区的研究提供一定的帮助，具有较高的史学价值。

Abstract: During the Tang Dynasty, Lingnan was regarded by the imperial court as a barbaric region, making it a place of exile for officials who had fallen out of favor. Zhang Zhuo, due to the ups and downs of his official career, was twice exiled to Lingnan. His work Chao Ye Qian Zai contains extensive records about Lingnan, making it a first-hand resource for studying the customs and social conditions of Lingnan during the Tang Dynasty. The book frequently mentions officials in Lingnan, often portraying them as ruthless and cruel, which was closely related to the harsh living conditions there. Additionally, the book dedicates considerable space to describing Lingnan’s funeral customs, dietary habits, and mineral resources. These accounts not only reveal the unique way of life in Lingnan but also provide valuable insights for research on the region during the Tang Dynasty, holding significant historical value.