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• 《四庫全書總目提要·卷151 集部·別集類四 唐三、五代》

Source: The 'Huang Yushi Ji' (《黃御史集》) is a ten-volume literary collection compiled by Huang Tao (黄滔, c. 9th century), a scholar and official from Putian, Fujian during the late Tang dynasty. The work includes an additional volume of 'Fulu' (《附錄》) containing supplementary materials. Huang Tao's full name was Wenjiang and he earned the 'jinshi' degree in 895 (Qianning two years). He initially served as a Four Gates Doctor before ascending to the rank of Supervisor of the Four Gates (監察御史裡行) and later became an associate judge in the Weiwu Army. His political influence was significant during the tenure of Wang Shenzhi, who governed Fujian as a regional warlord but maintained nominal allegiance to the Tang court; Huang Tao is credited with advising Wang on maintaining this loyalty. Despite his contributions, the 'Five Dynasties Chronicle' (《五代史》) overlooks him, highlighting its frequent omissions of key figures from southern China's history. The collection includes essays and poetry marked by a style reminiscent of the Zhenyuan and Changqing literary traditions. Notable works include 'Ji Nanhai Nanpingwang Wen' (《祭南海南平王文》), a eulogy for Liu Yin, who was posthumously honored as Nanping Wang and later Nanhai Wang. Confusion arose in later scholarship because Liu Yin shared his title with the Gao Jixing, leading some to mistakenly claim Huang Tao had served Gao. The 'Tang Book: Literary Catalogue' (《唐書藝文志》) originally listed a 15-volume 'Huangtou Ji', but most of these works are now lost, with the extant version reconstructed through contributions from descendants and contemporaries. The surviving ten-volume edition was first compiled in Shaoxing by Huang Tao's descendants. Eldest grandson Yongfeng collected four volumes originally preserved by his father, a 'kaogong' official, while additional poems were sourced from the families of Lu Xiaqing, Weng Chengzan, and inscriptions found in Buddhist and Daoist temples. The collection was first printed during the Chunxi period, with subsequent editions in 1518 (Ming Zhengde), 1573 (Wanli), and 1628 (Chongzhen). The current version is the Chongzhen-era print. The 'Fulu' contains a posthumous addition by Huang Tao's descendant, Bu Zi Quan (補字全), who earned the jinshi degree during the Southern Song and served as county magistrate in Anxi. His lost works include 'Shi Jie', 'Jiu Jing Jie', and 'Renwu Zhi', but only one essay survives, appended to his ancestor's collection for posterity. The Huang Yushi Ji remains a vital record of late Tang political discourse and literary style, reflecting both the regional power dynamics and cultural preservation efforts in southern China. ==References== * 《四庫全書總目提要·卷151 集部·別集類四 唐三、五代》