What methods did ancient poets use to publicize their poems?

With the emergence of the Internet, the speed of information dissemination is very fast, and everyone will publish some of their works online, thus gaining a large number of fans. However, how did ancient poets spread their works without the internet? Those great poets in ancient times also made great efforts to publicize their poems, because for them, this is not only a poem, but more importantly, it is a way for them to get appreciation from some senior officials and ministers through poetry.

First, ancient literati usually held some banquets, but the form of this banquet was different from ordinary banquets. It means that people attending the party sit by the pond and then put their glasses on the water. With the flow of water, whoever stops the glass must improvise a song. If they can't do it, they will be fined a glass. This is an important occasion and way for ancient literati to show their works.

Second, write poems on some buildings. For example, Li Bai, Wang Xizhi, etc., when they travel abroad, wherever they go, they are shocked by the scene in front of them, and they will improvise poems on the wall or in the attic of pavilions. So everyone who comes here will see this poem, and after a long time, his reputation will naturally disappear.

Third, publicize your works by getting to know some powerful people. Some famous poets in ancient times, whose family background is not very prominent, are generally children of poor families. At this time, if you want your work to be appreciated, you should give it to those who have the strength. After they appreciate it, they will naturally become famous all over the world.