History of Ming and Qing Dynasties 38 Ji Xiaolan's Poetry
This is a story about Ji Xiaolan, an outstanding scholar and literary figure during the Qing dynasty. He was known for his wit and humor and had many stories and jokes passed down in folk tales. One time, he accompanied Emperor Qianlong on an outing and saw a white crane flying high in the sky. Qianlong asked Ji Xiaolan to compose 11 poems about it, and Ji immediately recited a couplet. However, before he could finish, Qianlong interrupted him, challenging him to continue with crossed lips.
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Duration: 0:07:33
Language:
Chinese
Topics:
History
Literature
Qing Dynasty
Author:
沉默的符号
Speech density:
LOW