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Chapter 372 Pan An, Handsome as Pan An

When the news spread, the whole city of Luoyang was shocked. The common people felt sorry for Ji Kang and rushed to the execution ground to see him off. At the execution ground, Ji Kang was wearing a plain white suit, his hair fluttering in the wind, and his eyes were calm and composed.

He looked at the audience and smiled, then asked for a zither, sat on the floor and began to play the famous Guangling San. The sound of the zither was melodious, sometimes like the gurgling of water, sometimes like the surging of waves. Everyone present was moved by the wonderful music, and many of them shed tears.

After finishing the song, Ji Kang threw away his zither and said loudly: "The Guangling San is now gone!" Then he walked calmly to the execution ground, ending his short but legendary life at the age of 40.

[He is the most handsome man in China. His female fans can take pictures of him so many times that they can circle the earth three times. Historical trivia and historical figures]

He is the most perfect man in the world, the hero in a novel, the ancient Daniel Wu. His fans line up from China to France, but he only loves one person in his life. His handsome appearance is his appearance, and his talent is his wealth of knowledge.

He was fair-skinned and handsome all his life. Love, hate and vengeance were gone, but his handsomeness remained forever. He was one of the four most handsome men in China - Pan An.

How handsome was Pan An to have conquered Chinese history for more than 1700 years? If a girl praises you as "as handsome as Pan An", it must be the highest compliment to you.

In 247 AD, Pan An (also known as Pan Yue, with the courtesy name Anren) was born in Zhongmou, Henan (now Zhongmou County, Zhengzhou, Henan), into a Confucian family.

His grandfather Pan Jin was the governor of Anping, and his father Pan Ping was the internal historian of Langya. He received a good education since childhood, was intelligent, and was good at writing poetry, so he was called a prodigy.

Pan An was not only good at studying, but also, according to folk records, he was 185 cm tall and had a beautiful appearance. Because of his good looks, he was favored by his father-in-law at first sight.

When Pan An was 12 years old, he was engaged to Yang Longji. That year, Pan An followed his father to the mansion of his future father-in-law Yang Zhao, and thus met Yang Zhao's daughter Yang Rongji, who was Pan An's first love.

At that time, many prominent families wanted to marry into the Yang family, but none of them succeeded. The father-in-law refused. Perhaps this is the power of beauty! As soon as Yang Zhao saw Pan An, he was attracted by his handsomeness. After learning that his talent was also outstanding, he decisively betrothed Yang Rongji to Pan An. Pan An's beauty not only attracted men, but also attracted many women.

When he was 17 years old, Pan An went out for a trip in a BMW. The youthful spirit in Luoyang attracted the attention of women in the city. They threw fruits and small gifts to express their love. This is the story of "throwing fruits to fill the car". Pan An's handsomeness is recognized by almost both men and women, but the more handsome a man is, the more loyal he is. Although Pan An has many fans, he only has Yang Rongji in his heart.

God gave him a beautiful face and talent. He not only opened doors for him, but also opened windows for him. The only thing he didn't give him was a window to chat with the handsome men and beautiful women in front of the screen. However, he could have made a living with his beauty, but he chose to rely on his talent.

In 268 AD, Pan An was 20 years old. Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of Jin, was touring the country. He suddenly had an idea and went to the fields to work in the hot weather. This was a hot topic at the time, and countless "TV stations" competed to report it, and countless candidates were ready to answer questions. Pan An naturally did not miss it. He wrote a poem called "Jie Tian Fu" with a stroke of his pen.

The whole article describes the touching scene of Emperor Wu of Jin working in the fields in beautiful and moving language, praising his diligence and love for the people. Pan An became famous overnight and entered the official career.

He was 1 meters tall, everyone praised his looks, and he became famous at a young age. Not to mention in ancient times, even now, it would be difficult to break up with your loved one in the first year of being ashore. But Pan An really loved Yang Rongji all his life.

Before his father-in-law Yang Zhao passed away, he treated Yang Rongji well, which was normal, but after his father-in-law died, he still doted on her. Even though Yang Rongji's son and daughter died young, according to the practice of ancient men, they would use the birth of a child as an excuse to take a concubine, but Pan An never thought about taking a concubine.

After Yang Rongji passed away, Pan An remained alone and did not take a concubine. He also wrote a eulogy for his beloved wife, which pioneered Chinese mourning literature. Pan An's feelings for his wife Yang Rongji moved countless people, and history calls it "the friendship between Pan and Yang".

But then again, a person's life cannot always be perfect. Although Pan An was handsome, loyal, talented, and had many advantages, his career was full of twists and turns and dangers. Although Pan An became famous with the "Jie Tian Fu", he was also extremely excluded by high-ranking officials in the court and could not be promoted for more than 10 years.

Later, he was appointed as the magistrate of Heyang County. Four years later, he was transferred to Huai County. Because of his outstanding achievements, he was transferred to the position of deputy minister. The previous Tingwei Ping was dismissed soon. In the first year of Taishi, fate seemed to finally smile at Pan An, giving him new hope in his official career. Yang Jun assisted in the administration, and Pan An was reused, and successively served as the prince's attendant, the chief clerk of the Taifu, and other positions.

But the good times didn't last long. Yang Jun's downfall put Pan An in crisis. Although he escaped, he was dismissed from office and became a commoner. After that, although Pan An entered the officialdom again, he could not escape the trick of fate. He became close friends with Shi Chong and others and became one of Jia Mi's twenty-four friends.

With the support of Jia Mi, he once rose rapidly to the top and served as the official in charge of the imperial court, the imperial guardsman, and the imperial eunuch. However, this behavior of relying on the powerful also laid the groundwork for his tragedy in the future.

In the ninth year of Yuankang, a political conspiracy completely changed Pan An's fate. Under the instigation of Jia Nanfeng, Pan An wrote an article in the voice of the crown prince, asking Emperor Hui of Jin to abdicate. This action led to the crown prince being deposed, and also plunged Pan An into an abyss from which there was no return. In the first year of Yongkang, Sima Lun, the Prince of Zhao, was in power, and Pan An was framed by Sun Xiu, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, for treason.

The former glory vanished in an instant. He and his family were caught up in the political storm and were eventually convicted and killed, with three clans implicated. Thus, the handsome man Pan An withdrew from the stage of history.

Pan An's life was full of contradictions and struggles. He was talented but also a sycophant; he was loyal to love but also a pursuer of power. His story is a microcosm of that era, reflecting the political darkness and social turmoil of the Western Jin Dynasty, as well as the helplessness and sadness of literati in such an environment.

[Jay Chou in the Tang Dynasty, Du Fu wrote poems for him, Wang Wei missed him because of him. Historical trivia and historical figures]

He is the Jay Chou of the Tang Dynasty, but he has many Fang Wenshans. He has a luxurious circle of friends among the poets of the heyday of the Tang Dynasty: Li Bai, Du Fu, and Wang Wei all love him. Qi Wang Li Fan is his number one fan, playing drums for him, and Yang Guifei dances with him. When he was down and out, Du Fu wrote poems for him, and Wang Wei missed him. After the song "Missing", he passed away. He is the music saint of the Tang Dynasty - Li Guinian.

Li Guinian's current popularity is inseparable from his poet friends. Li Bai's "Qingping Diao" was composed by Li Guinian, and Wang Wei's "Xiangsi" is also known as "Jiang Shang Zhi Li Guinian".

When Du Fu met Li Guinian again, he wrote "Meeting Li Guinian in Jiangnan". However, the joy of the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the Qi Wangfu was too short, and Li Guinian could only wander in the history of the Anshi Rebellion in the second half of his life. The exact date of Li Guinian's birth and death is difficult to verify. Some say he was from Xingzhou, while others say he was from Luoyang.

He was born into an extraordinary family. His Zhaojun Li family was a family of many talented people in the Tang Dynasty, including several prime ministers. His father, Li Jingbo, was proficient in music and held an important position during the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang. In such a family environment, Li Guinian showed extraordinary musical talent since he was a child, as if the god of music favored him and poured all his inspiration and talent into him.

Not only that, his brothers Li Pengnian and Li Henian also had great attainments in music. Li Pengnian was good at dancing, while Li Henian was good at singing. Li Guinian was an all-rounder, proficient in vocal music, instrumental music, and composition. Any of his skills could have allowed him to gain a foothold in the music circle at that time.

At that time, the nobles were keen on holding various literary banquets at home, just like private parties today. The Li Guinian brothers keenly perceived this business opportunity and decisively formed a boy band to debut. With their own strong strength, they frequently went in and out of the famous mansions in Chang'an City and performed on site. In 710 AD, the original song "Weichuan Qu" released by the Li Guinian brothers directly "exploded the street". How popular is this song? At that time, the waiters in teahouses had to recite the lyrics. If they didn't recite it, they would be punished three times.

With their musical skills, they frequently performed in the homes of princes and nobles in Chang'an City, becoming extremely popular for a while, and attracted countless fans with their original song "Weichuan Qu". Qi Wang Li Fan and Tang Xuanzong were both his fans.

The King of Qi loved Li Guinian very much. He not only often invited him to his palace to perform, but also gave him a luxurious mansion. The grandeur of the mansion made many young men in Chang'an city envious.

Once, the King of Qi held a unique party at home, similar to today's talent show. Li Guinian was invited to sit behind the curtain as a mentor and comment on the performance of the contestants. As soon as he showed his professional skills, everyone was amazed. As soon as the sound of the zither started, he recognized it as the slow tempo of the zither, and when the song changed, he immediately recognized it as the flowing tempo of the Chu music.

The King of Qi admired him so much that he gave him many gifts. But Li Guinian remained unmoved until he picked up the Yueqin and played it. The King of Qi was not angry, but felt that he had a strong personality and liked him more and more. After that, whenever the King of Qi met new friends, he would always invite Li Guinian to get together. This allowed Li Guinian to greatly expand his social circle in the King of Qi's mansion and meet many literati and scholars.

In the Chang'an entertainment circle during the Tianbao period, Li Guinian was a walking traffic code. In his social circle, there were several famous figures: Li Bai, Wang Wei and Du Fu.

In 721 AD, 21-year-old Wang Wei entered the officialdom for the first time and served as the Minister of Music, in charge of the court's rituals and music. Their common love for music brought him and Li Guinian together. The two hit it off and appreciated each other.

Wang Wei was a talented poet, and Li Guinian often adapted his poems into songs. The two often exchanged ideas on the relationship between poetry and music, and were very close, which was a good story at the time. Later, Wang Wei was implicated by his subordinates and was sent to Jeju by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and the two had no choice but to lose contact.

When Wang Wei returned to Chang'an, Li Guinian was exiled to the south of the Yangtze River due to the An-Shi Rebellion. From then on, they were separated and never met again. But Wang Wei always missed this close friend and wrote the famous poem "Longing", also known as "Presented to Li Guinian on the River": "Red beans grow in the south, and a few branches sprout in spring. I hope you can pick more, as this is the most nostalgic thing." On the surface, it is about red beans, but in fact it is full of deep longing for Li Guinian.

Although Li Guinian and Li Bai only met once, they performed an unforgettable legend of the prosperous Tang Dynasty together. It was a banquet where Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei were enjoying peonies in Chenxiang Pavilion. Xuanzong felt that the songs played in the Moon Palace could not match the beautiful scenery before him, so he ordered Li Bai to write a poem on the spot.

Li Bai wrote three poems of Qingping Diao while drunk. The first one is very famous: "The clouds are like clothes and the flowers are like faces. The spring breeze blows the threshold and the dew is thick. If we had not met on the top of the jade mountain, we would have met under the moon on the Yaotai Terrace." As soon as the poem was finished, Li Guinian composed the music and sang it. Xuanzong was in high spirits and played the flute to accompany Li Guinian, while Yang Guifei danced beside him.

This scene was recreated by Chen Kaige with dreamy images in the movie "Legend of the Demon Cat". It was the glory and romance of the Tang Dynasty, and it was also an unforgettable feast of bliss in the hearts of Li Bai and Li Guinian.

Li Guinian's musical talent was highly appreciated by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and he became a member of the emperor's Liyuan disciples. Whenever Xuanzong went out, he would take him and the Liyuan disciples to play and entertain at any time, and his reputation quickly became popular.