The four beauties of ancient times enjoyed the reputation of "the appearance of the shy flowers in the closed moon, and the appearance of the sinking fish and geese". Specifically, "Closed Moon" refers to the story of Diao Chan worshipping the moon, "Shy Flower" refers to the story of Yang Guifei when she watched the flowers, "Sinking Fish" tells the story of Xi Shi Huansha, and "Falling Geese" refers to the story of Wang Zhaojun's exit from the plug.
Xi Shi, the beauty of the Yue Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period, her beauty is enough to captivate the country and the city, which is amazing. Her face is like a flower and jade, gentle and moving, as if she is a treasure given by God to the world. With her loyalty and courage, she helped Goujian, the king of Yue, achieve the feat of revenge and destruction of Wu. Her wisdom and courage have made her leave a strong mark in the history of the Yue Kingdom. Xi Shi's deeds have been praised by later generations and have become a symbol of beauty and a representative of loyalty.
In the harem of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, there were 3,000 beauties and many women. In order to facilitate management, Emperor Yuan asked the painter to draw portraits of these women to summon luck. And Wang Zhaojun, she is like an elegant flower in the garden, blooming quietly, elegant and generous, and the most beautiful appearance. When the leader of the Southern Xiongnu entered the court to propose, Emperor Yuan chose her in the portrait, and only discovered her elegance and beauty before leaving. However, time cannot be turned back, and Emperor Yuan regretted it too late. Held responsible, he blamed all this on the painter, the man who painted the portrait of Zhaojun. As a result, the painter became a victim and took all the blame.
Diao Chan was a beauty in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, she was known for her beauty and wit, and once assisted Wang Yun in implementing a series of schemes, successfully separating Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu, and contributing to the revival of the Han Dynasty. Diao Chan's deeds are also described in literary works such as "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and he has become one of the famous beauties in Chinese history.
Yang Yuhuan was a peerless beauty during the Tang Dynasty and was known as one of the "sunken fish and geese". She is known for her beauty and talent, and was once the favorite concubine of Tang Xuanzong, but she was eventually given to death due to the Anshi Rebellion. Yang Yuhuan's beauty and stories are also described in literary works such as "Song of Long Hatred", and he has become one of the famous beauties in Chinese history.
These four beauties not only have the beauty of the country and the city, but also have left a deep impact on history. Their stories have been widely disseminated and have become one of the representatives of Chinese culture and a symbol of eternal beauty in people's hearts.
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