In the long picture scroll of Chinese history, the Qinglou culture has never disappeared, especially in the Han and Tang dynasties, it gradually shifted from official control to private management, reaching unprecedented prosperity. In the development of Qinglou culture, some "legendary" characters naturally emerged. And the reason why these characters have become legends is precisely because of their extraordinary experiences in the Fengyue place. So, who are the five famous Fengyue geniuses in ancient Chinese history? They are: Liu Yong, Jia Yi, Han Shizhong, Zhou Bangyan, and Emperor Tongzhi.
1. Yoo Yong: The most successful prostitute
Liu Yong, a bright star in the literary circle of the Northern Song Dynasty, his lyrics have been famous through the ages, but he is even more famous for his chic demeanor in Fengyue places. As an official, although his political achievements are not obvious, he is intoxicated by the green building. What is different is that Liu Yong's relationship with the Qinglou woman is not only limited to physical pleasure, but also has a deep emotional exchange. His poems for the women of the Qinglou often multiply their value, so they are deeply loved. Liu Yong ranked seventh, known as Liu Qi, his talent in the Qinglou overflowed, and won the reputation of "unwilling to be called by the king, willing to be called by Liu Qi". In the end, Liu Yong, who was politically frustrated, died in poverty, but was mourned by many Qinglou women, which became a good story in the history of Fengyue.
2. Jia Yi: The most daring prostitute
Jia Yi once became acquainted with Li Shishi, one of the four famous prostitutes, because of a one-night stand. However, he was jealous of the emperor and jealous of the emperor, and even wrote words to satirize Song Huizong. This angered the emperor, and Jia Yi almost lost his life, and although he was finally pardoned, he was sent to Hainan. His courage to challenge the imperial power made him the most daring man in history.
3. Han Shizhong: The most rewarding prostitute
Han Shizhong, a famous patriotic general of the Southern Song Dynasty, met Liang Hongyu, a dusty woman, in the Qinglou when his official position was still low. When Liang Hongyu knew the hero Yu Wei, she resolutely decided to marry him. During the beginning of Han Shizhong's career, Liang Hongyu always accompanied him, helping him train soldiers, manage military camps, and become his right-hand man. In the Battle of Huang Tiandang, the husband and wife joined hands to resist the enemy and defeated the Jin army, and Liang Hongyu was also named Mrs. Yang Guo. The love story of Han Shizhong and Liang Hongyu has become a good story in the history of Fengyue.
4. Zhou Bangyan: The luckiest prostitute client]
Zhou Bangyan, a musician in the Northern Song Dynasty, fell in love with Li Shishi, a famous prostitute in Qinglou, at the same time as Song Huizong. Zhou Bangyan's audacity angered Song Huizong, but Li Shishi interceded for Zhou Bangyan and recommended his musical talent to Song Huizong. In the end, Song Huizong not only forgave Zhou Bangyan, but also gave him an official position and made him the Dasheng Lezheng. Zhou Bangyan's experience of becoming an official because of a prostitute made him the luckiest talent in the history of Fengyue.
5. Emperor Tongzhi: The most failed prostitute
Emperor Tongzhi, as the highest-level Fengyue talent, suffered the most tragic fate on the Fengyue field. He had a disagreement with his mother, Cixi, over marriage, and was eventually forced to marry a woman he didn't like. This political marriage caused him to fall into extreme sexual distress, and he had to leave the palace to seek solace in prostitution. However, due to his lack of experience, he contracted syphilis and died young at the age of 19. The experience of Emperor Tongzhi made him one of the long-standing debated figures in the historiography, leaving behind a bad reputation for dying for prostitution.