Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan are both historical figures in the middle and early Qing Dynasty. Liu Yong is only 4 years older than Ji Xiaolan. Both lived to be over 80 years old and died in the same year, so Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan are the same person. period people. As for who is more powerful, Liu Yong or Ji Xiaolan, this requires some analysis. Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan have their own strengths
In recent years, many historical works about Liu Luoguo and Ji Xiaolan have entered thousands of households, and Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan have also become popular figures that people talk about.
In addition to being of the same period as Liu Yong, Ji Xiaolan also has a deep connection with the Liu family.
Ji Xiaolan is a disciple of Liu Yong’s father, Liu Tongxun. Ji Xiaolan passed the Shuntianfu Township Examination at the age of 24. The examiner of this rural examination was Liu Tongxun.
Twenty-six years later, Ji Xiaolan became the editor-in-chief of "Sikuquanshu" on the recommendation of Liu Tongxun. Liu Tongxun was very grateful to Ji Xiaolan.
Let’s take a look at who is more powerful, Ji Xiaolan or Liu Yong.
Ji Xiaolan and Liu Yong were both famous literati during the Qianlong period. They often gave each other inkstones and had a good relationship. After Liu Yong passed the Jinshi examination, he first served as an academic administrator in Anhui, Jiangsu and other places, and as a magistrate in Taiyuan and Jiangning areas. Later, he served as governor of Hunan, governor of Zhili and other positions, became a feudal official, and finally became a cabinet scholar.
Ji Xiaolan's political experience was simpler than that of Liu Yong. Ji Xiaolan started his "editing" career not long after he passed the Jinshi examination. In addition to serving as a scholar in Fujian and the prefect of Duyun for a short period of time, Ji Xiaolan's main position was as a compilation officer of various kinds. Ji Xiaolan presided over or participated in the compilation of many classics throughout his life, and no one could surpass him in the Qing Dynasty.
Looking at the political experiences of Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan, it is obvious that Liu Yong’s political achievements and influence are greater than Ji Xiaolan’s. But Ji Xiaolan made a very significant contribution to cultural undertakings, which Liu Yong could not match. In addition, both Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan are good at calligraphy. In comparison, Liu Yong's calligraphy attainments are more profound and he has the reputation of "the prime minister with thick ink".