Before the Seven Masters raised the banner of "Poetry must be of the Tang Dynasty, and prose must be of the Qin and Han Dynasties", Li Dongyang had always been a great poet in China, with a literary reputation that surpassed thirteen provinces. Ryan Cui wrote to Lu Juren that he was appreciated by Li Dongyang and wanted to study poetry under the scholar. Lu Juren was as excited as if he were Li Dongyang's student.
Li Dongyang fell in love with his student! He also wanted to teach him how to write poetry!
Why?
Isn't it because his students' poems had structure, depth, and interest, which were superior to the current Taige style that only seeks to be neat and ornate?
It’s because he taught well!
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