Zhong Kui (722 - 696 B.C.) was a famous official and painter in the early Tang Dynasty. He was born in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and was one of the famous writers, politicians, and painters of the Tang Dynasty. There is a story about Zhong Kui: It was said that Zhong Kui had once served as a censor during the Tang Dynasty. Once, when he was patrolling a temple, he found that the monks in the temple were evading taxes and bullying the people. Zhong Kui immediately reported this situation to the imperial court. Tang Minghuang was very happy to hear that and ordered Zhong Kui to go to the temple to arrest the monks who evaded taxes. Zhong Kui went to the temple and after some investigation and negotiation, he finally succeeded in arresting the monks. Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty appreciated Zhong Kui's achievements very much, so he conferred Zhong Kui the title of "God" and made him a god in temples and among the people to bless the people's peace and happiness. Second: Zhong Kui was once the emperor's painter, and his works were known as "divine". It was said that Zhong Kui could accurately describe the characteristics and inner world of the characters according to the needs of the customers when he created the paintings. Therefore, his works were deeply loved by the emperors and nobles. Once, Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty wanted to draw a picture of Zhong Kui, so he ordered Zhong Kui to go to a cave in the suburbs to draw a picture of Zhong Kui for him. Zhong Kui finally succeeded in creating a picture of Zhong Kui in accordance with the request of Emperor Ming of Tang Dynasty. Emperor Ming of the Tang Dynasty admired Zhong Kui's work very much, so he made this picture of Zhong Kui into a precious work of art and kept it in the royal palace for his appreciation at any time.