Monks and his entourage (683 ~ 727) are the names of Buddhists and monks. Zhang Sui, a native of Changle, Weizhou (now Nanle, Henan), was a famous astronomer and Buddhist in the Tang Dynasty in China. He presided over the revision of the new calendar, and the most important achievement was the compilation of Dayan Calendar. He has made great contributions in making astronomical instruments, observing astronomical phenomena and presiding over astronomical geodesy.
Xu Xiake is a geographer.
Zhang Heng is a writer.
Wang Xizhi is a calligrapher.
Tang Xianzu is a drama writer.
Qi Baishi is a painter.
Su Dongpo is a writer.