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• 《四庫全書總目提要·卷70 史部·地理類三》

Source: "Suihua Jili Pu" (歲華紀麗譜) is a single-volume work compiled by Fei Zhuo during the Yuan dynasty. Fei Zhuo, a native of Huayang, was a jinshi (imperial scholar) who served as an assistant teacher at the National University and later rose to the position of Governor of Chongqing Prefecture. The work is accompanied by two additional volumes: "Jianzhi Pu" (箋紙譜) and "Shu Jin Pu" (蜀錦譜). Chengdu, known for its prosperity and grandeur since the Tang dynasty, was the most flourishing city in the southwest. The governors of Chengdu during this period were often high-ranking officials who enjoyed a life of wealth and leisure, organizing frequent banquets and gatherings. This lifestyle was celebrated in works such as Zhang Zhoufeng's "Huayang Fengsu Lu" (華陽風俗錄) and Lu Qiu's "Chengdu Ji" (成都記), which detailed the city's splendor. The tradition of "Ao Tou Xing Le" (遨頭行樂), or the governor's leisurely tours, is still remembered today. This opulent and festive lifestyle continued into the early Song dynasty. Even governors known for their integrity and austerity, such as Zhang Yong and Zhao Bian, did not abandon the local customs of entertainment and tourism. Despite the lavishness and extravagance, which were not always commendable, the city's prosperity and cultural vibrancy were often celebrated in poetry and literature. However, by the late Southern Song dynasty, the region suffered from warfare and destruction, leading to a decline in its former glory. Fei Zhuo compiled "Suihua Jili Pu" to document the past splendor and traditions of Chengdu. The book covers the period from New Year's Day to the Winter Solstice, providing detailed accounts of various events and customs. Its structure is similar to "Jingchu Suishi Ji" (荊楚歲時紀), and it also reflects a sense of nostalgia for the past, much like "Dongjing Menghua" (東京夢華). The work shares its name with "Suihua Jili" (歲華紀麗) by Han E from the Tang dynasty, which is a collection of miscellaneous facts. However, "Suihua Jili Pu" is primarily a geographical and historical record. The two additional volumes, "Jianzhi Pu" and "Shu Jin Pu," focus on the famous Chengdu products of paper and silk, which have been renowned since the Han and Tang dynasties. Fei Zhuo's detailed descriptions of these items provide valuable information for historical and cultural research. ==References== * 《四庫全書總目提要·卷70 史部·地理類三》