Ten Topics on Following Tao Yuanming

Since the Northern and Southern Dynasty, scholars followed Tao Yuanming in many aspects: selecting refined names catering to his temperament and interest; being fond for something to intimate his hobbies; belittling the royals to heir his spirit; taking part in agriculture to carry his tradition; visiting and inviting to show his attitude; caring the people to take on his mind; writing pastoral poetry to study his creative style. Following Tao Yuanming's example were a comprehensive concept and a complex phenomenon.