Fu Yi

Career

At this time Xiao Yu held up his hands, and declared that hell was made for such men as Fu Yi. Emperor Taizong of Tang once got hold of a Tartar priest who could “charm people into unconsciousness, and then charm them back to life again,” and spoke of his powers to Fu Yi. The latter said confidently, “He will not be able to charm me;” and when put to the test, the priest completely failed.

Alas! He died of drink.

Achievements

• He was the originator of epitaphs, and wrote his won, as follows: -- Fu Yi loved the green hills and the white clouds.