At that time, it was March. What did it mean to go hiking and enjoy flowers?

It means: March is a good time for flowers to bloom and enjoy the trip. It is a metaphor for literati scrambling to distribute literary talent, which means a hundred schools of thought contend.

Poems about flowers:

Bai Juyi said in the poem "Spring outing": "I don't play spring outing, I'm afraid I'm an idiot." Go for a spring outing and enjoy flowers in March. Being in the wild, the spring breeze is blowing and the grass is lush; The sun is warm, birds are singing and jumping; Flowers bloom and fall, and spring is full. Watch while walking, enjoy while playing, and interest comes. Learn from the ancients and sing a few words. Or pick up old poems or add new words. March flowers and poems, bathing in spring is the most enjoyable.

enjoy flowers

People enjoy the sunny March day, and they also enjoy the garden with others.

Stealing time to drink is not like a child laughing.

References:

Flower viewing-Baidu Encyclopedia