Du Fu's poem "On Meeting Down the River" is often used to express the feeling of reunion after a long separation and rare opportunity: it is a beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, and I will meet you when the flowers fall.

Meet Li Guinian at the lower reaches of the river

Tang Dynasty: Du Fu

In the Qi family, I often see your performances; Before urging the wine hall, I praised your art many times.

Never thought, in this Jiangnan scenic area; It is the season of falling flowers, and I can meet you, an old acquaintance.

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I often see you and hear you sing in Wang Qi and Cui Jiu's residence.

Now is the time when the scenery in Jiangnan is beautiful, and I met you again in this late spring.

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Li Guinian: A famous musician in the Kaiyuan and Tianbao periods of the Tang Dynasty, who was good at singing. Because it was favored by Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, it was very popular. After the "An Shi Rebellion", Li Guinian settled in Jiangnan and made a living by busking.

King Qi: The younger brother of Li Longji, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, named Li Fan, is famous for his studious and versatile temperament.

Ordinary: often.

Cui Jiu: Cui Di, the ninth brother, is the younger brother of Cui Shu, the secretariat. When Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty was in power, he used to be the supervisor of the temple, which was very popular with him. Cui was a famous surname at that time, which showed that he was valued.

Jiangnan: refers to the present area of Hunan Province.

Autumn: the end of spring, usually referring to the third month of the lunar calendar. Falling flowers have many meanings, such as old age, social ills and chaos.

Jun: Li Guinian.