Li Shangyin and Du Mu
We can't help but compare the role of "Little Li Du" in the poetry world of the late Tang Dynasty with the role of "Little Li Du" in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. , If Li Bai and Du Fu jointly created an almost unreachable peak of poetry in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, then Li Shangyin and Du Mu added a magnificent page to the declining poetic style of the late Tang Dynasty.
Li Shangyin (about 813 AD - about 858 AD), a poet of the Tang Dynasty, was born in Hanoi, Huaizhou (now Qinyang, Henan). Kaicheng Jinshi, served as county captain, secretary Lang and Dongchuan Jiedushi judge. Due to the influence of the Niu-Li party struggle, he was ostracized and lived in poverty for the rest of his life. His poems exposed and criticized the separatism of feudal vassals, the eunuchs' monopoly on power and the corruption of the upper-class ruling group at that time. "A Hundred Rhymes in the Western Suburbs", "Two Poems with Feelings", and "Chong Yougan" are all famous. Many of his epic poems refer to ancient times to criticize current affairs, among which "Jia Sheng", "Sui Gong", "Fuping Shaohou" and so on are more prominent. The untitled poem also has a meaning, but different interpretations of its actual meaning vary. He is good at rhythm, rich in literary talent, precise in conception, emotional and melodious, and has a unique style. However, there are too many useful codes and the meaning is obscure. He also worked four or six articles. There is "Collected Poems of Li Yishan", which has been scattered. Later generations compiled "Collected Works of Fan Nan" and "Supplement to the Collected Works of Fan Nan".
Du Mu (803-853 AD), courtesy name Muzhi, was born in Jingzhao Wannian (now Xi'an, Shaanxi Province). In the second year of the reign of Emperor Wenzong of the Tang Dynasty, he became a Jinshi. He served successively as the supervisory censor, governor of Huangzhou, Chizhou, Muzhou and other places, as well as Si Xun Yuan Wai Lang and Zhong Shu She Ren. Du Mu had political ideals, but due to his upright nature, he was repeatedly marginalized and failed in his official career. Therefore, he indulged in sensuality and lived a bohemian life in his later years. Du Mu's poems, fus and ancient prose are all famous, but his greatest achievement is in poetry. He is as famous as Li Shangyin and is known as "Little Li Du" in the world. His poetic style is refreshing, clear and unique. Especially good at seven-character rhymed poems and quatrains. There are poems such as "Mooring at Qinhuai".