Hou Jing Lu Mo Ke Hui Xi Xu Mo Ke Hui Xi -- Tang Song

Author: Zhao Lingzhi et al.
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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, there are four entries on Li Shangyin, three on Li Bai, and two on Du Mu. These 12 or more entries are either extracted from rare materials, with the intention of uncovering forgotten treasures; or they examine the authors or their works; and some are also intended for appreciation. In Volume 1, the Record of Houshan by (Zui Xiang Riji) contains passages not found in Complete Works of Tang Poems (Quan Tang Wen). In Volume 6, the poem Chan Yue Huo Wang Cao by cites a poem by Guan Xu not found in Complete Poems of Tang Dynasty (Quan Tang Shi). This book also examines individual instances of the Tang Dynasty (Liyuan) and Yuefu tunes. Volume 6 includes the poem by (Qidan Wenfei) titled A Poem by Qidan Wenfei, which records one of her poems. There are very few surviving poems from the Liao Dynasty, and this single poem is highly valuable. The book also explores the origins of several literary forms, such as short prefaces (duanqi), official bulletins (lubu), and epitaphs (muzhi). It holds significant literary historical value.
Han Lou Hu, styled Junqing, was renowned for his sharp debates and eloquence, leaving listeners in awe and earning the nickname "Lou Junqing's Lips and Tongue." He was a favored guest of the Wang family's five princes. Once, the princes competed to present exotic delicacies, and Lou Hu combined them into a dish called hong (a type of mixed fish dish), which was considered the ultimate delicacy in the world! The book also includes The Ink Guest's Whips (Moke Hui Xi) and Continuation of The Ink Guest's Whips.