11th century, China, Chinese, East Asia, historical figure, primary source, quotes, Song dynasty, stories
During the Tianxi reign period (1017-21) of Song Zhenzong 宋真宗 (r. 997-1022), Yang Danian, Qian Wenxi, Yan Yuanxian and Liu Ziyi all won a place at court by virtue of their literary achievements. Their poetry belonged to the school of Li Shangyin 李商隐 (813-58) and...