CIVILIZATION DOSSIER
Li Bai李白
Li Bai failed the imperial examination due to obstruction by Yang Guozhong and Gao Lishi, but later was appointed as a Hanlin academician for his ability to recognize foreign scripts. He resigned after being slandered, and on the way saved Guo Ziyi. Later, coerced by Prince Yong, he was exiled to Yelang, but was pardoned and died after returning.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 19
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Li Bai, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Guo Ziyi—Li Baigrateful
Li Bai—Kong Chaofuretired together
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→Li Baisummon for audience
Li Bai→Guo Ziyirecommend
Source record
Yang Guifei→Li Baitoast
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
7 figures · 10 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Li Bai→Gao Lishiorder to remove boots
An Lushan→Li Bairesent
Li Bai→Yang Guozhongconflict
Yang Guifei→Li Baislander
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Li Bai→Guo Ziyiaid
Bai Juyi→Li Baiesteem
Kong Chaofu→Li Bairetired together
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Old Book of Tang
A Tang dynasty poet, the most heroic of poets. He once lived in seclusion with Kong Chaofu and others at Culai Mountain, known as the 'Six Hermits of Bamboo Creek'. A Tang dynasty poet with extraordinary talent, fond of drinking, known as the 'Immortal in Exile'.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
A talented scholar who failed the imperial examination due to obstruction by Yang Guozhong and Gao Lishi. A learned man from the western Shu region, capable of recognizing foreign scripts, promoted to Hanlin academician by Emperor Xuanzong. A Tang dynasty poet, summoned by Emperor Xuanzong to compose 'Qing Ping Diao', later slandered by Gao Lishi.
Across source works
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- Official history5 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
6 relations6 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ summon for audience →Li Bai
- Yuan Zhen→ evaluate →Li Bai
- Bai Juyi→ esteem →Li Bai
- Li Bai→ order to remove boots →Gao Lishi
Verified original text · 6
遣使召之
summon for audience · Old Book of Tang, 文苑传下
元稹论李、杜之优劣
evaluate · Old Book of Tang, 文苑传下
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend8 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
15 relations21 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ summon for audience →Li Bai
- Li Bai→ petition retirement →Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Li Bai→ aid →Guo Ziyi
- Guo Ziyi→ repay kindness →Li Bai
Verified original text · 21
即擢为翰林学士
elevate · Romance of Sui and Tang, 082
玄宗说道：“今日召卿来此，别无他意。”
summon for audience · Romance of Sui and Tang, 082
19 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
New Book of Tang
3 relations3 verified quotations- Li Bai→ aid →Guo Ziyi
- Li Bai→ order to remove boots →Gao Lishi
- Yang Guifei→ slander →Li Bai
Verified original text · 3
子仪尝犯法，白为救免
aid · New Book of Tang, 文艺传中
白尝侍帝，醉，使高力士脱靴
脱靴 · New Book of Tang, 文艺传中
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- summon for audience← Emperor Xuanzong of Tang → Li Baihist × litOld Book of Tang, 文苑传下Romance of Sui and Tang, 082Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
Original text (4)
遣使召之
即擢为翰林学士
Original relation: elevate · Romance of Sui and Tang, 082
玄宗说道：“今日召卿来此，别无他意。”
御笔亲写敕书一道以赐之
Original relation: 赐敕 · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
Original text (1)
李白明知为小人中伤，便即上疏乞休。
- aidLi Bai → Guo ZiyilitNew Book of Tang, 文艺传中Romance of Sui and Tang, 083Romance of Sui and Tang, 099
Original text (3)
替他说情免死
Original relation: save from punishment · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
子仪当初若不遇李白，性命且不可保
子仪尝犯法，白为救免
Original text (1)
臣请以百口保其无他。
Original text (1)
感激李白活命之恩
Original text (1)
李太白当日乘醉骂我
Original text (1)
把禄山一场痛骂
Original text (2)
著杨国忠磨墨
杨国忠亦以磨墨为耻，也常进谗言。
Original relation: slander · Romance of Sui and Tang, 082
Original text (1)
杨国忠见卷面上有李白姓名，便不管好歹，一笔抹倒
Original text (1)
元稹论李、杜之优劣
Original text (1)
李辅国奏称……原任翰林学士李白，现为逆藩永王磷谋主
Original text (1)
李之作，才矣！奇矣！
- order to remove bootsLi Bai → Gao Lishihist × litNew Book of Tang, 文艺传中Old Book of Tang, 文苑传下Romance of Sui and Tang, 080
Original text (3)
引足令高力士脱靴
高力士插口道：“磨墨也不适用，只好与我脱靴。”
Original relation: conflict · Romance of Sui and Tang, 080
白尝侍帝，醉，使高力士脱靴
Original relation: 脱靴 · New Book of Tang, 文艺传中
Original text (3)
高力士脱靴
Original relation: 脱靴 · Romance of Sui and Tang, 082
高力士却深恨脱靴之事，想道：“我蒙圣眷，甚有威势，皇太子也常呼我为兄，诸王伯侯辈，都呼我为翁，或呼为爷。叵耐李白小小一个学士，却敢记著前言，当殿辱我
李白被高力士进谗
- slander← Yang Guifei → Li BailitNew Book of Tang, 文艺传中Romance of Sui and Tang, 082Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
Original text (3)
自此杨妃每于玄宗面前，说李白纵酒狂歌，放浪难羁，无人臣礼。
杨妃嗔怪
Original relation: 嗔怪 · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
妃辄沮止
Original relation: obstruct · New Book of Tang, 文艺传中
Original text (1)
杨贵妃乃把玻璃盏，斟酒敬李学士，敛衽谢其诗意。
Original text (1)
少时与韩准、裴政、李白、张叔明、陶沔隐于徂来山
Original text (1)
与鲁中诸生孔巢父、韩沔、裴政、张叔明、陶沔等隐于徂徕山