| Liu Yuxi, who is an outstanding writer of the Tang Dynaty , has gone through the important political affairs from Dai Zong to Wu Zong. He is not only the pillar in the political reforms, but also the backbone in the literary world of the middle & late Tang Dynasty."The Yongzhen Reformation" took place in 805, shortly after Shun Zong was enthroned. Wang Shuwen group carried on an all-round political innovation. But the innovators were defeated thoroughly within five months. Liu Yuxi played a leading role in the movement, what's more, he is a representative writer in his age. The reformation had a great influence upon his political career, and literary creation as well."The Controversy of Niu & Li Clique" is the dispute between Niu Sengru and Li Deyu group, which were both the government officials of higher levels in the royal court. The two cliques jockeyed for power and scrambled for profit over 40 years, which even made Wen Zong unable to cope with them. Liu Yuxi had relationship with both of them, and their dispute affected him a lot."The Yuanhe Restoration" is that Xian Zong gained a series of victories over the local separatists in the Yuanhe years. Therefore, the scholar-officials placed great hopes on the country and the literary circles became active again. Since Liu Yuxi also advocated getting rid of the local separatists, he couldn't help himself writing many poems & articles to celebrate the victories."The Sweet Dew Incident" was a coupd' dat in the imperial court which happened in 835. It was planned by Li Xun and Zheng Zhu, in order to root out the eunuch. But it failed and suffered heavy casualties. After the tragedy, the political situation changed violently, the spirit of people was getting lower and lower. As far as Liu Yuxi was concerned, the outspoken remarks was replaced by ambiguous words.In conclusion, politics is closely related to literature. If the former is flourishing, it can promote the development of the latter. Otherwise, it will restrain the latter. |
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