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Cui Hao was born into a prominent family, Cui clan of Boling. He was smart and studious since childhood.

However, things went against his wishes and Cui Hao's career was unsuccessful and he was mediocre throughout his life.

His early poems mostly dealt with the love affairs of the boudoir and were superficial and frivolous.

Later, due to his setbacks in officialdom, he simply resigned and traveled, traveling all over the country for 20 years.

The poem "Yellow Crane Tower" is even praised as the best seven-character regulated verse by Tang poets and is highly sought after by the world.

"Cui Hao was born in Bianzhou. He was from the famous Cui family in the Tang Dynasty, which was noble and wealthy."

"Since childhood, Cui Hao had been well-read in history books and classics. When he was young, he was very smart and good at writing poetry, with brilliant literary talent."

"In 723 AD, Cui Hao passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi. He was upright and had a quick mind."

"But he was young and frivolous, loved drinking, often got drunk, and especially liked gambling."

"He loves beauty, so he must marry a beautiful wife. His wife must be stunningly beautiful."

"She also has to be docile. If she's not satisfied at the slightest, you have to divorce her and remarry her."

"Cui Hao divorced three or four wives in total. As a result, no one recommended him in the officialdom, and his career was not smooth."

"Cui Hao's early poems mostly describe the feelings of women and women's lives. The style of his poems is relatively frivolous, reflecting the side of life of the upper ruling class."

"The famous calligrapher and poet Li Yong heard that Cui Hao's poems were very famous, so he invited him to his home."

"Cui Hao wrote the poem "The Young Lady of the Wang Family" and dedicated it to Li Yong."

"At fifteen, I married Wang Chang and entered the painting hall."

"She is proud of her youth and relies on her son-in-law to be her husband."

"I love the green stream in front of me when I dance, and I love the long night when I sing."

"When I have free time, I fight with hundreds of herbs, and when I have time, I don't have time to put on makeup."

"On the surface, this poem is about a woman who marries an official and lives a life of luxury after marriage, with no worries about food and clothing."

"This use of husband-and-wife metaphors to describe the relationship between himself and his benefactor and to express his admiration angered the upright gentleman Li Yong, who said Cui Hao was rude and left without receiving him."

"In Li Yong's view, such eager and straightforward expression is not only not calm enough."

"He is simply frivolous and ignorant of etiquette, so I didn't receive him."

"It was precisely because he did not receive any recommendation from powerful people that after Cui Hao passed the imperial examination, he had a lot of talent but nowhere to display it."

"However, Cui Hao's poems cannot be ignored. He not only writes about the sorrows of women who married ordinary nobles."

"He also wrote about the tragic experiences of women who married into the royal family in "Changmen Yuan"."

"When the emperor's favor faded, he abandoned me in Changmen Palace."

"The purple palace is covered with moss, and the tall building is empty with the bright moon."

"The night's worries are born on the pillow, and the spring breeze is gone from the curtains."

"I cried till I was done, but no one cared. My beauty was reflected in the mirror."

"Although Cui Hao came from a prominent family and his early works on women were mostly focused on the royal nobility, there was also the Changgan Xing that described the lives of common women."

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"Where do you live? I live in Hengtang."

"Stop the boat and ask for directions. Perhaps you are from the same hometown."

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"My home is by the Jiujiang River, and I come and go by the Jiujiang River."

"We are both from Changgan, but we have never met each other since childhood."

Xin Qiji: Cui Hao, whom even Li Bai felt inferior to, was later unpopular and even humiliated.

It can be said that Cui Hao became famous at a young age and was very successful.

Because he went to Chang'an to take the imperial examination when he was only nineteen years old, and later passed the exam and became a Jinshi.

Even if such an achievement is placed in the entire history, it is considered to be extremely impressive and explosive.

Ninety percent of people cannot compare with Cui Hao at all, not to mention that Cui Hao was born into the Cui family of Boling.

The Cui family of Boling could be said to be a very prominent family at the time. Many of their members served as officials in the court, and many of them became famous.

With his family background, talent and hard work, Cui Hao can really be said to be a child of destiny.

However, when he wrote that famous poem at the Yellow Crane Tower, it seemed as if he had used up all his talent and luck.

After that, Cui Hao never wrote another poem that could surpass the Yellow Crane Tower, and he didn't even write a poem that could rival the Yellow Crane Tower.

His life also went downhill. He became a secretary of the Imperial Household Department, an insignificant official with little rank and status. Later, he was assigned to be a Yuanwailang of the Sixun Department, an equally insignificant official.

Although he was a low-ranking official, he offended many people.

First, because most of the poems he wrote were frivolous and about love between men and women, he offended many literati, and many people were ashamed to be associated with him.

Later, he offended Li Yong, the important figure whom Li Bai had traveled hundreds of miles to meet.

This is outrageous. Not many people like him to begin with, and now they like him even less.

Cui Hao was not very good at dealing with love affairs. He married and then abandoned a woman, and then married another woman. As a result, he was not accepted by the mainstream literati and official circles.

However, Cui Hao was considered lucky, because although he was unsuccessful, he was not reused.

But just the second year after his death, the Anshi Rebellion broke out, which led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty.

Tongguan was lost, the capital fell, the emperor was in trouble and was forced to flee.

Chang'an was also stained with blood, and countless people died at the hands of the rebels.

If Cui Hao were still alive, he would definitely be humiliated.

After all, he was an official and lived in Chang'an. It would be strange if he could live well now that Chang'an had fallen.

Fortunately, he died before the Anshi Rebellion broke out, so he escaped from experiencing this turmoil and suffered.

"There are many storms at Xiazhu, and the lotus boats are becoming increasingly rare."

"How can I not wait for you? I will go back against the tide alone."

"The tides in the three rivers are swift, and the waves in the five lakes are surging."

"Flowers are light in nature, so don't be afraid of the lotus boat being heavy."

"If you take a closer look at his works, you will find that they are about women living in emotions."

“But it is not just a pile of flowery words to describe eating, drinking and having fun, but often has a different purpose.”

"Cui Hao's career was not smooth. He was once the Minister of Imperial Household Department and the Deputy Minister of Sixun in the Tianbao Period."

"In the end, he was unsuccessful and had no choice but to leave the capital Chang'an and wander around the world."

"He traveled all over the world, from the small towns along the south of the Yangtze River to the frontiers of the desert."

"It broadened my horizons, gave me more insights and thoughts about life, and my writing style also changed."

"It mainly writes about military life and the magnificent landscapes of mountains and rivers, expressing a majestic, optimistic and open-minded mentality."

"Young men are courageous and brave enough to regain their knowledge."

"He went out with a sword in hand, and the lonely city was surrounded."

"Killing people on the Liao River, flying horses and fishing sun to return."

"A staggered golden mail and a furry mink coat."

"I am going home to hunt, and my bow and arrows are as fast as flying."

"The land is vast and the hawks and dogs are swift; the grass is deep and the foxes and rabbits are fat."

"Two ribbons hang from the waist, and the turn of the eyes brings out the brilliance."

"Gu said that today's battle, why not follow Jianwei?"

"In the poem, Cui Hao created the image of a loyal and courageous young knight who rides on horseback to kill the enemy."

"It describes the whole process of him leaving home, encountering a fierce war, fighting bravely, and returning home with success and fame."

"In his later years, Cui Hao mainly wrote poems about frontier fortresses, and his style of poetry became more majestic."

"The emotions are more about protecting the country and the mountains and rivers, and praising the achievements and honors."

"The beautiful season in Yanjiao is coming to an end, and the remaining snow is freezing the border town."

"In April, the grass grows green, and in Liaoyang, spring water begins to flow."

"The Hu people are herding their horses, while the Han generals are recruiting soldiers every day."

"The dew is heavy and the sword is wet, and the sand is empty and the golden drum is beating."

"My winter clothes are all gone, who will I wear my spring clothes for?"

"Send a message to the envoy from Luoyang to convey the feelings of the frontier."

"This poem, "Liaoxi Zuo", is one of Cui Hao's famous works in his later years. It describes the training and garrisoning of soldiers outside the frontier in spring."

"Whether it's the Hu people herding horses or the Han army recruiting soldiers every day, it all suggests that a major war will be triggered soon."

"Cui Hao's most famous poem, 'Yellow Crane Tower', impressed Li Bai and made him stop writing. Once, Cui Hao visited Wuchang and climbed the Yellow Crane Tower, where he wrote a poem out of emotion."

"The old people have taken the Yellow Crane, and there is an empty Yellow Crane Tower here."

"The yellow crane has gone and will never return, the white clouds float in the sky for thousands of years." "The clear river reveals the trees of Hanyang, the fragrant grass covers the Parrot Island."

"Where is the country gate at sunset? The misty waves on the river make people sad."

Li Qingzhao: Cui Hao was renowned for his talent, but he also loved drinking and gambling, and his erotic stories with women were often condemned by the public.

Cui Hao had talent but no moral integrity. He loved gambling, drinking, and women, and he only married beautiful girls.

He divorced his wife frequently, as many as four times. He is a complete scumbag!
Perhaps it is because of this that when Cui Hao was young he wrote poems mostly about boudoir music and indulgence in sexual pleasures, which should have something to do with his life experience.

Because the method of hiding names was not widely used in the imperial examinations in the Tang Dynasty, candidates would generally submit their papers to famous officials of the time before the examination in order to seek recommendations.

At that time, there was a Tang Dynasty minister named Li Yong who had the final say. After hearing about Cui Hao's talent, he took the initiative to arrange a meeting with him.

For young people, this is definitely a great opportunity to enter the officialdom and make a name for themselves.

Cui Hao went there happily, but he never expected to hit a big snag.

Li Yong refused to accept Cui Hao's call and even scolded him for being rude.

The young man felt like he was falling into an ice cellar and became even more infamous from then on.

At fifteen, she married Wang Chang and entered the painting hall.

She is proud of being the youngest and relies on her son-in-law to be her husband.

I love the green creek in front of me when dancing, and I love the long night when singing.

I spend my free time collecting herbs and have no time to put on makeup.

Cui Hao compared Li Yong to Wang Chang, a handsome man in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and compared himself to a fifteen-year-old bride, which was really arrogant and direct.

No wonder Li Yong jumped up in anger after reading the first sentence and scolded Cui Hao for being rude.

As an upright scholar and elder, Li Yong should have felt offended.

In fact, the metaphor of a beautiful woman getting married to express appreciation of a soulmate is an old tradition.

The bridal chamber stopped red candles last night, and waited until Xiaotang to worship uncle.

After she finished her makeup, she asked her husband in a low voice, whether the thrush is deep or shallow?
The similarity between the two is that they both use husband and wife to compare the recommendation and appointment relationship between the elders and the candidates.

The difference lies in the style of language, and it is precisely because of this that the effects are so different.

In his poem, Zhu Qingyu expressed his anxiety about his uncertain future. He was humble enough and left it to the other party to decide whether to introduce himself.

On the contrary, Cui Hao appeared arrogant and conceited in his poems and did not give Li Yong enough respect.

He became famous at a young age but was frustrated and experienced the unpredictable nature of life.

Cui Hao suddenly had an epiphany, and simply put aside all the criticisms and embarked on a twenty-year journey of adventure.

Walking among the mountains and rivers, feeling the beautiful scenery, my mood suddenly becomes brighter.

He finally changed his past decadence and wrote mostly frontier poems and landscape poems, reaching a new level of consciousness.

Among them, "Yellow Crane Tower", which Li Bai wanted to compete with, is the worst.

When Li Bai saw this poem, he lamented that he wanted to write a poem about the Yellow Crane Tower but was unable to surpass it.

Cui Hao's "Yellow Crane Tower" is actually a variant of regulated verse, which perfectly blends the ancient style and regulated style, reaching an extreme.

Although the whole poem is not harmonious, its syllables are loud, the scene and the mood are blended, and its artistic conception is profound, which will be difficult for future generations to surpass.

As the saying goes, poetry becomes more refined only after experiencing the hardships of life and the pain of the soul. Only after experiencing the hardships of life and the pain of the soul can one create more exquisite poetry.

When Cui Hao completed the frivolous and frustrated youth and then experienced the cultural hardships of middle age, he truly reached the artistic peak of his life.

"The three characters of Yingwu Island are an allusion to the story of Ni Heng, a madman who beat drums and scolded Cao during the Three Kingdoms period."

"After being forced into officialdom, Ni Heng directly fought back against Cao Cao's humiliation and cursed Cao Cao."

"In the end, he was killed by Huang Zu because of a verbal conflict. Ni Heng once wrote "Ode to the Parrot" to describe his own pain."

"After he was killed, he was buried on a sandbar in the middle of the river. This sandbar is called Parrot Island."

"Cui Hao, who was talented but in a low position and never met anyone in his life, came to the Yellow Crane Tower."

"Seeing the place where Ni Heng's bones were buried, now covered with green grass, he must have felt the same sorrow as the madman back then."

"The lush grass on Parrot Island is a bright and moving scene, hiding a feeling of nostalgia, a sense of displacement, a sadness of passing away, and a sorrow of not meeting someone."

"Later, when Li Bai climbed up the Yellow Crane Tower, he was inspired to write poetry by the beautiful scenery upstairs and downstairs."

"Suddenly he looked up and saw Cui Hao's Yellow Crane Tower on the upper floor. Li Bai wrote four lines of doggerel to express his feelings."

"One punch smashes the Yellow Crane Tower, one kick overturns the Parrot Island."

"There is a scene before my eyes that I cannot describe, Cui Hao has written a poem on it."

"Cui Hao once served in the Daizhou Military Governor's Office and was a military officer in Dingxiang."

"Around 750, he served as the Censor-in-Chief and later became the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Honors."

"One year on the seventh night of the seventh lunar month, Cui Hao was in Chang'an City and saw that people from the palace to the common people in the market were setting up colorful pavilions everywhere."

"The concubines, maids, and daughters and daughters-in-law of every household wore beautiful skirts and crystal jade pendants."

"Fresh fruits were placed on the table, and people were threading needles towards the moon and the stars of Cowherd and Weaver Girl."

"He burned incense, worshipped, prayed and made wishes, and wrote "Seventh Night"."

"The moon in Chang'an is as bright as a silk thread, and every family is holding needles and threads this night."

"The fairy skirt and jade pendant are in vain, the heaven and the earth will never meet."

"The night in Changxin is dark and gloomy, and a few fireflies are flying in the golden pavilion on the jade steps."

"Ban Ji is filled with sorrow this evening, watching the battle of the bulls at midnight."

"The poem records the grand occasion of the Qiqiao Festival in Chang'an, and also expresses Cui Hao's own feelings about his life."

"Cui Hao was also a poet who worked hard on his poems. Once when he was ill, a friend joked with him."

"You are not thin because of illness, but because reciting poetry is too painful."

"Cui Hao died in 754 at the age of 50."

"When Cui Hao was young, he was young and frivolous, so his career was not smooth and he never held a prominent position. It was a pity that he was frustrated and frustrated."

"But his poetry was outstanding, and the contents of the 42 poems handed down can be divided into three categories."

"The first is poetry that describes women's emotional life; the second is frontier poems and landscape poems; the third is poetry that describes scenery, reminisces about the past, gives gifts, discusses principles, and records events."

Su Shi: Cui Hao went from a problem teenager to a first-class poet, and one poem made the great poet Li Bai stop writing.

Since the Han and Wei dynasties, there have been many aristocratic families, and by the Tang Dynasty they were known as the seven surnames and ten families.

They are the Longxi Li family, the Taiyuan Wang family, the Xingyang Zheng family, the Fanyang Lu family, the Qinghe Cui family, the Boling Cui family, and the Zhaojun Li family.

These ten families were well-known and prominent families at the time, but they were constantly suppressed during the reign of Emperor Taizong, and Emperor Gaozong even issued an order prohibiting them from marrying each other.

The most prominent of these ten families is the Cui family of Boling.

Despite the strong suppression throughout the Tang Dynasty, this family still produced fifteen prime ministers.

A baby boy was born in the Cui family, named Cui Hao, who was born three years later than Li Bai.

Born in such a family, Cui Hao naturally lived a life of luxury since childhood.

Also because of being born in such a family, competition starts from the moment of birth.

Cui Hao was required to read classics and extensively since he was young.

While other children were out playing and fighting, he was required to study within the high walls.

The pressure brought him fame at an early age, and Cui Hao passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi at the age of nineteen.

You know, it is quite difficult to pass the imperial examination. Han Yu took the exam four times before he passed, Bai Juyi was 27 years old, Meng Jiao was 46 years old, and Du Fu never passed the exam in his entire life.

It can be seen that Cui Hao was a man of real talent and learning, but as he served as an official for a long time, he began to indulge in pleasure.

What's more serious is that he is obsessed with women and only chooses the most beautiful ones as wives.

He had just married the girl from the Wang family, but not long after that he fell in love with the girl from the Zheng family, married her and then abandoned her, then abandoned her and married her again.

If Cui Hao had lived his life like this, his life would have been mediocre and others would have felt sorry for him when they mentioned him.

But perhaps it was God's will that Cui Hao was never reused and had to leave Chang'an.

From then on, a twenty-year journey began.

One day, he came to the Yellow Crane Tower and looked out into the distance.

Looking back on the first half of his life, he was inspired to write the famous poem "Yellow Crane Tower".

The former people have already taken the Yellow Crane, and the Yellow Crane Tower is empty here.

Huang He is gone forever, and Bai Yun is full of leisure.

The clear river reveals the trees of Hanyang, and the fragrant grass covers the Parrot Island.

Where is Rimu Township, Yanbo River makes people sad.

This poem "Yellow Crane Tower" is regarded as the masterpiece of seven-character regulated verse by Tang poets. It made a dissolute young man from an aristocratic family, who was originally destined to be buried, become a brilliant poet among so many poets in the Tang Dynasty.

Perhaps this is the charm of the Tang Dynasty: gains and losses are just a matter of seconds, and everything becomes a galaxy in the blink of an eye. (End of this chapter)