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This book is divided into five chapters: an examination of Dasheng Mansion's official system, an examination of Dasheng Music System, an examination of Dasheng Mansion's music and lyrics, an examination of Dasheng Mansion poets and other officials, and an examination of Dasheng Music Spread. A comprehensive and in-depth research was conducted on appointments and dismissals, nature of work, Dasheng music production process, promotion situation, music book compilation, music score dissemination and Ci school activities, poet's life, music and lyrics creation, influence and related historical facts. This book inherits the format of predecessors' general canon, general annals, and general examination, and embodies a strong sense of pioneering. It has the significance and value of restoring historical truth, correcting the prejudices of Chen and Chen, and filling academic gaps. It has an inspiring effect on the study of literature, history, and music of the Song Dynasty.

From a chronological perspective, this book displays relevant historical facts such as the organizational history of the Dasheng Yuefu, the nature of its work, the appointment and removal of officials, the production and promotion of Dasheng music, the compilation of music books, the creation of music lyrics, and the activities of poets. It also reveals important phenomena in the history of Ci poetry in the Song Dynasty and the deep musical and political background of individual cases, and explains the process and form of the development of Dasheng Yuefu and literature and the "literature-culture" relationship in the frame of reference of cultural history.