It's a beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and I meet you when the flowers fall.

Meet Li Guinian at the lower reaches of the river

Author: Du Fu (Tang Dynasty)

In the Qi family, I often see your performances; Before urging the wine hall, I praised your art many times.

Never thought, in this Jiangnan scenic area; It is the season of falling flowers, and I can meet you, an old acquaintance.

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I often watch your performances in the Qi Palace. In front of Cui, I have also appreciated your art many times.

Unexpectedly, there is a big Jiangnan in this landscape; When the flowers fall, I can meet you again and get to know each other.

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1. Li Guinian: A famous musician in the Kaiyuan and Tianbao periods of the Tang Dynasty, who was good at singing. Because it was favored by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, it was very popular. After the "An Shi Rebellion", Li Guinian settled in Jiangnan and made a living by busking.

2. King Qi: Li Fan, the younger brother of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, is famous for his love of learning, talent and elegance.

3. Ordinary: often.

4. Cui Jiu: Cui Di, who ranks ninth among the brothers, is the younger brother of Cui Kun, the Chinese secretary. When Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty was in power, he used to be the supervisor of the temple, which was very popular with him. Cui was a famous surname at that time, which showed that he was valued.

5. Jiangnan: refers to the area around Hunan Province today.

6. Flowering period: late spring, usually referring to the third month of the lunar calendar. Falling flowers have many meanings, such as old age, social ills and chaos.

7. Jun: Li Guinian.