Wang Changling was a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty and was known as the "Seven Absolute Holy Hands". In folklore, Wang Changling has many moving stories. One of the most famous stories is his friendship with Li Bai.
According to legend, Wang Changling and Li Bai were friends of the same writers in the Tang Dynasty, and the two were like brothers, writing poems together and learning from each other. Wang Changling is good at writing about the scenery and magnificent landscapes, while Li Bai is known for his bold and unrestrained poetic style. They often drink together and write poems and talk about poetic life.
At a banquet, Wang Changling and Li Bai agreed to write a poem each, titled after each other's names. Wang Changling wrote "Gift to Li Bai" to praise Li Bai's ambition; And Li Bai wrote "Gift to Wang Changling", praising Wang Changling's poetry and style. These two poems later became a symbol of their friendship and were also passed down to future generations.
Wang Changling's poems are full of love for life and praise for the magnificent nature, and his poems are known as the model of "Biansai poets", which are still recited by people today. His story has also been praised and has become one of the classics in the history of Chinese literature.