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Wang Ji, courtesy name Wugong and literary name Donggaozi, was a poet of the late Sui and early Tang period. He was known for his detached temperament, repeated withdrawals from office, and preference for rustic and reclusive life. His poetry is plain, natural, and strongly influenced by the tradition of Tao Yuanming. He often wrote about drinking, rural life, withdrawal, and disappointment with official life. "Ye Wang" is his most famous work and is often regarded as an important early example in the development of the Tang regulated verse form.