Ji Xiaolan

Author: Li Jianliang
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: Describes the rise and fall, as well as the triumphant life of Ji Xiaolan, a literary master and Confucian scholar. A new TV series about Ji Xiaolan has just been released, leaving behind an image of a somewhat distorted, upright and bold Qing dynasty official. Taking advantage of the buzz, this biography book may be able to restore some truth. Ji Xiaolan, also known as Yun, was born into a wealthy family in Hebei during the early years of the Yongzheng Emperor. Legend has it that a naked girl appeared vaguely amidst a fireball, causing the villagers to chase after her, only for her to vanish into thin air, becoming a legendary talent. Thus, she was rumored to be the reincarnation of a fire spirit. With his extraordinary talent, he conquered the literary world at the time and quickly became a prominent figure at the emperor's court. He was commissioned to compile the Siku Quanshu, leaving behind a valuable spiritual legacy for future generations, and his fascinating anecdotes continue to be widely discussed today. Ji Xiaolan was not only quick-witted and astute but also humorous in conversation, earning him the title: "Hating evil as if it were his own, a half-corrupt official with great wisdom and courage, navigating the bureaucratic world, proving his skills in the world of pleasure, and dominating the world of romance!" He was a powerful and unrestrained literary genius of his time. Therefore, even when TV series depict the story of the Qianlong Emperor, Ji Xiaolan is inevitably included. This book vividly records his life with brilliant writing, and friends should not miss reading it.