In the spring of 774 AD, it was drizzling and breezy, which was suffocating. It was at this time that Li Bai and Du Fu met for the first time. At that time, Li Bai was a world-famous poet, while Du Fu was still unknown. Li Bai did not become famous in Chang 'an. He took a sum of money given to him by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty and set out for Luoyang and Kaifeng. Coincidentally, Du Fu was also in Luoyang at that time, and this legendary figure who has been told for ages met for the first time.
The relationship between Li Bai and Du Fu
According to the traditional "friendship", Li Bai's attitude towards Du Fu is too cold. Therefore, Du Li and his wife are not so much friends as teachers and students. This is a legendary story that has been handed down through the ages. Their real relationship should first be the friendship between teachers and students. Du Fu's affection for Li Bai is admiration, while Li Bai appreciates and supports Du Fu.
Later generations always have opinions, because there are 15 poems written by Du Fu to Li Bai. Li Bai answered four songs. This shows that Li Bai is indifferent to cool thin.