明皇雜錄   By: Chuhui Zheng (jin shi 834)

"Minghuang Zalu" by Chuhui Zheng is a fascinating collection of historical anecdotes and records from the Tang Dynasty. The author brings to life the court intrigues, political rivalries, and cultural achievements of this golden age of Chinese history. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Zheng transports the reader back in time to the dazzling world of the Tang imperial court, providing a glimpse into the lives of emperors, officials, poets, and concubines. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Chinese history and culture, offering a captivating look at one of the most prosperous and influential periods in Chinese history.

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開元中，房琯之宰盧氏也，邢真人和卜自泰山來，房琯虛心禮敬，因與攜手閒步 ，不行數十里。至夏谷村遇一廢佛堂，松竹森映。和卜坐鬆下，以杖叩地，令侍 者掘，深數尺，得瓶，瓶中皆是婁師得與永公書。和卜笑謂曰：「省此乎？」房 遂灑然。方記其為僧時，永公即之前身也。和卜謂房曰：「君歿之時，必因食魚 鱠；既歿之後，當以梓木為棺，然不得歿於君私第，不處公館，不處玄壇佛寺， 不處親友之家。」其後譴於閬州，寄居州之紫極宮。臥疾數日，å... Continue reading book >>