How did ancient literati make a living by traveling and drinking happily?

In order to find a lot of inspiration, ancient literati like to travel around the mountains. This situation is the same as the painter sketching. The great rivers and mountains of the motherland will give scholars many sources of inspiration and inspire them to write, but they have no source of livelihood. How do they maintain three meals a day and travel expenses? First of all, ancient literati appreciated literati very much, so many literati would look for large families when they had no money. Write a few blessing poems for them, meaning that they will have a successful career in the future, in exchange for some travel expenses and dry food. Secondly, even ordinary people in ancient times were very kind, and it was not difficult to ask for a bowl of water or a bowl of rice in their home. Finally, many literati sold their calligraphy and paintings when traveling in exchange for some money.

First, ancient literati are still respected and loved by the people. Speaking of literati who love to travel most, Li Bai is a poet. Since he was expelled from the palace by the King of the Tang Dynasty, he has been living without a fixed address and financial resources, so many people question how Li Bai lived all the way. But because of his talent, Li Bai sold his own calligraphy and painting all the way and wrote poems for many rich people. You know, the rich are generous with the literati's pen and ink.

Second, ancient literati could sell their own poems. In fact, there were many places in ancient times, that is, the study. Scholars copied it, that is, they could write, and they were hungry in ancient times. Therefore, many literati make money while traveling, and they will never return to their hometown as long as they don't starve to death. Of course, literati will also go to a big family and write some poems for them, wishing them success in their careers in the future in exchange for some money.

In fact, ancient literati had very low requirements for themselves. After all, hunger can keep a person awake for a long time and in a state of extreme desire for creation. Therefore, many literati travel around the country and see the great mountains and rivers of the country, and their mood will be suddenly enlightened, and their creation will naturally be much smoother.