【Historical Live Broadcast】Watching videos and being seen by our ancestors

If only TikTok existed in ancient times!

It goes without saying that Su Shi would be a natural at making videos on Douyin (TikTok).

As is widely known, Su Shi was a foodie.

We can certainly expect to see Su Shi setting up a stove and cooking pot on Dongpo Island in Huangzhou.

Slowly simmering over a low flame, wisps of smoke rising from the stove.

[Pork cooking, releasing its aroma]

This TikTok video with its strong pastoral vibe will definitely make Dongpo Pork a national brand.

[Furthermore, given Su Shi's tortuous experience of being demoted multiple times, and the fact that Douyin live streaming can generate income, he could improve his life while live streaming during his exile.]

If Ying Zheng had a Douyin account...

[Every live stream attracts a huge audience. Even if he does nothing all day and just goes through the motions of handling official business, those who are obsessed with their ancestor will still line up to give him tips.]

The comments section is full of women calling each other "husband" and "wife" all the time, spreading obscene and vulgar language. It's so crazy that I don't dare to click on it.

[Given time, simply by selling their monarch's beauty, Qin will have no worries about military expenses, but the ancestor's face will probably be dark with worry every day.]

[The "cool and cute" look]

What if Li Qingzhao used TikTok?

Those poets have encountered a challenger; they do nothing but compete and vie for rankings all day long.

The comments section was a chaotic mess of solo stans, haters, and sasaeng fans.

Don't be afraid of trolls spreading rumors and stirring up trouble in the comments section.

[Fans, unable to win the argument, personally intervene]

[Attack power]

Li Bai's Douyin (TikTok) videos are extremely popular.

[Scrolling through the comments section from top to bottom, it's filled with poets and their fans.]

[During the live stream, the top two donors kept sending Li Bai Carnival Porsches every day, just to get Li Bai to write poems for them.]

Although Du Fu wasn't the one who sent the most gifts, he was definitely the most loyal fan with the most comments and likes.

Whenever I have a spare moment, I happily open my idol's live stream and see Li Bai occasionally reply to me. Even the worst mood can be lifted by the end of the day.

"I really want to see just how beautiful Xu Gong from the north of the city really is [crying emoji]"

"I want to follow handsome male livestreamers who are like Ying Zheng, Huo Qubing, Pan An, Wei Jie, Lanling King, and Xu Gong."

The female streamers are all famous beauties like Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Diao Chan, and Xi Shi, as well as streamers who do outdoor survival vlogs by Xu Xiake, food vlogs by Su Shi, and other similar content [drooling emoji]

"Pan An is alright, but if Wei Jie had Douyin (TikTok), would all of us here face criminal charges? [crying emoji]"

"Li Bai definitely has the most fans [see], he loves to travel and write, and he's always coming up with new things. Su Shi has the most stable fan base, he's a food blogger and travel blogger, and he has a pastoral style."

"I can already picture Du Fu seeing a video he likes and tagging Li Bai [secretly observing][watching]"

Wang Lun: Family, ahhhhhh, I finally met Li Bai, ahhhhhh!

"Li Bai: Thank you to my top supporter Wang Lun for the carnival gift [666]"

"Watching Zheng He's voyages to the Western Ocean, broadcast live from the sea, would be amazing!"

"Zhu Yuanzhang: Family, let's start with a bowl, type '666' in the chat, and the streamer will lead you to an incredible comeback! [Polite smile][Polite smile][Polite smile]"

"I want to see Wu Zetian [drooling][drooling][drooling] I want to know how she became a leading lady."

"Li Yu's Douyin account probably posts those emo captions, like a lonely photo of himself with sad background music and mood-changing effects [eye roll]"

"And the black and white filter uses keywords like autumn, falling flowers, and flowing water [see]."

"Mr. Dongpo will livestream himself eating Dongpo pork, but he might not livestream himself eating oysters. He can't let others discover how delicious these things are."

"I hope to see Xin Qiji post on Douyin [crying emoji], and Yuan Zhen and Bai Juyi should also do a live stream together [crying emoji]"

"Fanfiction writers need Mrs. Feng Menglong to start a live stream while she writes! [laughing emoji] [laughing emoji] [laughing emoji]"

Cao Xueqin: Family, VIP me for 50 and I'll show you the next 40 chapters [Nine-Turned Intestines][Heart]

"Is Sister Qingzhao going to release a video to criticize someone and then get chased and scolded by other fans? [crying][crying]"

Xu Gong from the north of the city looked at himself in the mirror and said vainly: "Alas, I never thought that the first time people in later generations would pay attention to me was because of my appearance. It seems that sometimes being good-looking is an asset!"

What, you're asking me why I'm so dashing and debonair?

Sorry, I was born with this face, there's nothing I can do about it.

……

Seeing a video on the screen mentioning his idol Li Bai, Du Fu confidently remarked: "Of course! If Brother Li Bai were to make videos like the content creators on this screen, he'd undoubtedly be the most popular!"

If Brother Li Bai ever has time to do a live stream, I'll definitely leave comments in his comment section every night to support him! (???????)

During the Qing Dynasty.

Cao Xueqin: It's alright, I don't need V50 anymore. Ever since I've been on the list of famous figures on Tianmu, life has suddenly become much better. A lot of big shots want me to write for them. I can't finish writing them all!

I don't need to worry that my "Dream of the Red Chamber" will be put on hold. After all, as a writer for many years, I have always adhered to the ethics of writing and never forgotten where I came from.

Even if it means risking having to turn down the writings of those important figures, I must finish writing "Dream of the Red Chamber" this time, so that future generations of book lovers can fulfill their dreams.

Tell me if I'm loyal or not!

Northern Song Dynasty.

Su Shi, who was fishing for oysters in Hainan, said: Nonsense, I'm not that stingy. When there's delicious food, I definitely want to share it with everyone to make it more enjoyable!

Don't you, the people around me, understand me, Su Shi? I've always been generous in my dealings with others!

If you don't believe me, go ask my brother Su Zhe.

Su Shi, who had already eaten the oysters, exclaimed: "Oh my, oysters are so delicious! How come I never ate such a delicacy before? It's only now that I'm old that I get to enjoy it. Thinking about it, I really wasted my precious youth."

Oysters are delicious, but they are a product of the seaside, and some people may not be used to them. It's not a big deal if you don't like them, but what if you get an upset stomach?

Hey, hey, hey, I'm not being stingy, I'm just thinking about everyone's health!

What if someone can't eat raw or cold food? If they indulge in it for a moment, but then develop a host of health problems afterward, wouldn't that be a losing proposition?

Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty scoffed at this: "How could I, a dignified emperor, engage in such flashy things to attract attention?"

My family?

My family consists only of my wife and children; no one else with the surname Zhu should get involved.

However, if you could all give me money like Shen Wansan, I might make an exception. I, Old Zhu, am not a cold-hearted person. If the money you give me satisfies me, I will definitely make you feel the warmth of family.