隋唐嘉話   By: Su Liu (fl. 742-755)

"Sui Tang Jia Hua" by Su Liu is a fascinating exploration of life during the Sui and Tang dynasties in ancient China. The author skillfully weaves together historical events, cultural customs, and personal stories to create a rich tapestry of this time period. The characters are well-developed and the setting is vividly depicted, drawing the reader in from the very beginning. The author's attention to detail and descriptive language really bring the world of the Sui and Tang dynasties alive. Overall, "Sui Tang Jia Hua" is a captivating read that provides a unique glimpse into a pivotal era in Chinese history.

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述曰：余自髫丱之年，便多聞往說，不足備之大典，故繫之小 說之末。昔漢文不敢更先帝約束而天下理康，若高宗拒乳母之 言，近之矣。曹參擇吏必於長者，懼其文害。觀焉馬周上事， 與曹參異乎？許高陽謂死命為不能，非言所也。釋教推報應之 理，余嘗存而不論。若解奉先之事，何其明著。友人天水趙良 玉睹而告余，故書以記異。 　　薛道衡聘陳，為人日詩云：「入春纔七日，離家已二年。」 南人嗤之曰： 「是底言？誰謂此虜解作詩！」及云：「人歸落 雁後，思發在花前。」乃喜曰：「名下固無虛士。」 　　隋高熲僕射，每以盤盛粉置於卧側，思得一公事，輒書其 上。至明，則錄以入朝行之。 　　京城南隅芙蓉園者，本名曲江園，隋文帝以曲名不正，詔 改之。 　　李德林為內史令，與楊素共執隋政。素功臣豪侈，後房婦 女，錦衣玉食千人。德林子百藥夜入其室，則其寵妾所召也。 素俱執於庭，將斬之。百藥年未二十，儀神儁秀，素意惜之， 曰：「聞汝善為文，可作詩自敍。稱吾意，當免汝死。」後解 �... Continue reading book >>