Hou Jing Lu Mo Ke Hui Xi Xu Mo Ke Hui Xi (Tang Song Shi Liao Zhong Kan)

Author: Zhao Lingzhi et al. (Song Dynasty)
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Record of Houshan - This book records over 20 instances of Tang and Five Dynasties poetry, prose, and ci poetry, along with related anecdotes. Among them, four entries are about Li Shangyin, three about Li Bai, and two about Du Mu. These 12 or more entries are either extracted from uncommon materials with the intent to uncover forgotten treasures; they examine the authors or their works; or they aim to appreciate them. In Volume 1, the Record of the Drunken Days of Huangfu Song contains passages not found in Complete Works of the Tang Dynasty. In Volume 6, the Poetry of Chan Yue and Wang Cao cites Qu Xiu's poems not included in Complete Poems of the Tang Dynasty. This book also examines individual instances of the Tang Dynasty's (Liyuan) and Yuefu tunes. Volume 6 includes the Poem of the Khitan Empress by the Liao Dynasty's Wenfei, which records one poem by the Khitan Empress. Although only one poem survives, it is highly valuable. The book also explores the origins of several literary forms, such as short prefaces, official bulletins (lubu), and epitaphs. It holds significant literary historical value.
Han Lou Hu, styled Junqing, was renowned for his sharp debates and persuasive arguments, earning him the nickname "Lou Junqing's Lips and Tongue." He was a favored guest of the Wang family's five princes. On one occasion, the princes competed to present exotic delicacies, and Lou Hu combined them into a dish called hong (a type of mixed fish soup), which was considered the ultimate delicacy of the world! The book also includes The Ink's Whips (Moke Huishe) and Continuation of the Ink's Whips (Xu Moke Huishe).