Li Bai (February 8, 701 - December 762), also known as Taibai, also known as Qinglian Jushi, also known as "Exiled Immortal". He was a great romantic poet in the Tang Dynasty and was hailed as the "Immortal of Poetry" by later generations. Together with Du Fu, they are called "Li Du". In order to distinguish them from the other two poets Li Shangyin and Du Mu, who are called "Little Li Du", Du Fu and Li Bai are also called "Big Li Du".
Du Mu (803-about 852), named Muzhi and Fanchuan layman. Han nationality, a native of Jingzhao Wannian (now Xi'an, Shaanxi). Du Mu was an outstanding poet and essayist in the Tang Dynasty. He was the grandson of Prime Minister Du You and the son of Du Congyu. In the second year of Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty, he was awarded Jinshi at the age of 26 and was awarded the title of School Secretary of Hongwen Hall. Later, he went to Jiangxi to observe the envoys, transferred to Huainan Jiedu, and then joined the observation envoys. He was in charge of the compilation of the National History Museum, served as a member of the Ministry of Food, Bibu, Si Xunyuanwailang, and the governor of Huangzhou, Chizhou, and Muzhou.
Han Yu (768-December 25, 824), also known as Tuizhi, was a Han nationality from Heyang, Henan (now Mengzhou City, Henan Province). He called himself "Jun Wangchangli" and was known as "Han" in the world. Changli", "Mr. Changli".
Ouyang Xiu (August 1, 1007 - September 22, 1072), courtesy name Yongshu, nicknamed Zuiweng, Liuyi Jushi, Han nationality, Yongfeng, Jizhou (now Yongfeng County, Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province) ) was a politician and writer in the Northern Song Dynasty, and he was famous in politics. Because Jizhou originally belonged to Luling County, it called itself "Luling Ouyang Xiu". He became a Hanlin bachelor, deputy envoy to the privy council, and participated in political affairs. His posthumous title was Wenzhong, and he was known as Ouyang Wenzhonggong in the world. It was given to the Grand Master and the Duke of Chu. Later generations called him, Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan and Su Shi, the "Four Great Masters of Eternal Writing". Together with Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Su Shi, Su Xun, Su Che, Wang Anshi, and Zeng Gong, they are known as the "Eight Great Masters of Prose in the Tang and Song Dynasties".
Du Fu (712 AD - 770 AD), courtesy name Zimei, Han nationality, native of Xiangyang, was born in Gong County, Henan Province. [1-3] Called himself Shaoling Yelao, he was a great realist poet in the Tang Dynasty. Together with Li Bai, he was known as "Li Du". In order to distinguish them from the other two poets Li Shangyin and Du Mu, known as "Little Li Du", Du Fu and Li Bai are also collectively known as "Big Li Du", and Du Fu is often called "Old Du".
Li Shangyin (about 813-about 858), whose courtesy name was Yishan, also named Yuxi (Xi) Sheng, and Fan Nansheng, was originally from Hanoi, Huaizhou (now Qinyang, Henan) [1]?, and his ancestors moved to Xingyang (today's Xingyang City, Zhengzhou, Henan), he was a Jinshi in the second year of Emperor Wenzong's reign (837). He once served as Secretary, Provincial Secretary, Hongnong Wei, etc. Li Shangyin was one of the few poets in the late Tang Dynasty and even the entire Tang Dynasty who deliberately pursued poetic beauty. Li Shangyin was good at poetry writing, and his parallel prose was also of high literary value. Together with Du Mu, he was called "Little Li Du", and together with Wen Tingyun, he was called "Wen Li".
Su Shi, also known as: Su Dongpo, Su Wenzhong, Su Xian; also known as Zizhan, also named Hezhong; also known as Dongpo, also known as Tieguan Taoist and Hai Taoist
Yan Shu (991 -1055), named Tongshu, from Linchuan, Fuzhou. Famous writer and politician in the Northern Song Dynasty. Born in the second year of Chunhua, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty (991), he entered the examination as a child prodigy at the age of fourteen, was granted a Jinshi background, and was appointed Secretary Sheng Zhengzi. He was appointed as an official to advise the officials on the right, a bachelor of Jixian Palace, Tongping Zhangshi and Privy Envoy, The Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and the scholar of Guanwendian knew Yongxingjun and the Minister of the Ministry of War. He died of illness in Beijing in 1055 and was granted the title of Duke of Linzi. His posthumous title was Yuanxian, and he was known as Yan Yuanxian in the world. Yan Shu was famous in the literary world for his poetry, and was especially good at Xiaoling. His style was subtle and graceful. Together with his son Yan Jidao, he was known as "Dayan" and "Xiaoyan", and together with Ouyang Xiu, he was also known as "Yan Ou".
Note: There were many names in ancient times. Many people had first names, surnames, nicknames, posthumous titles, etc. Let me explain this first. First of all, names are given by the father when they are children. When a man reaches the age of weakness, (i.e. 20 years old) Choose your own nickname, nickname, etc. In ancient times, etiquette was important. It was impolite to call someone by their first name. Therefore, when entering the world, in official career, and in society, juniors would call each other by nickname or nickname. The posthumous title refers to the title given by the emperor after his death.