Ritual instrument was smart and studious since childhood, and once heard an old man say, "Read 300 volumes as follows." He made up his mind to read 300 books. Later, with his own efforts and talents, he became a well-read cultural celebrity.
Qingzhou Hou Dianyi served as prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. He has made outstanding achievements and is known as the "ancestor of cutting princes". He improved the political situation in the Tang Dynasty by reducing local power and strengthening centralization. He also devoted himself to the development of education, and put forward the viewpoint of "meeting friends with literature", which played a positive role in promoting the cultural and educational undertakings at that time.
Generally speaking, Qingzhou Hou Dianyi was an outstanding politician and cultural celebrity, who made great contributions to the development of politics and culture in the Tang Dynasty. Although his birthplace is currently controversial, it does not affect people's reverence and respect for him.