Shaohe Shiji (《少鹤诗集》)'Shaohe Shiji' (《少鹤诗集》，"Collected Poems of Shaohe") is an eight-volume collection of poetry written by Prince Xianhuai, the third son of Prince Rong of Chu, Jiajing Emperor, and the younger brother of Prince Xian of Chu. The collection was compiled by Xianhuai after he retired from his official duties.
Xianhuai, whose father, Prince Rong of Chu, often referred to himself as the "Yellow Crane Taoist," adopted the pseudonym "Shaohe" (Young Crane) in honor of his father. In 1538, Xianhuai was granted the title of "Prince of Wugang." His elder brother, Prince Xian of Chu, was assassinated by his own son, Yingyao, in 1562. Following this event, Emperor Shizong appointed Xianhuai to oversee the affairs of the state. The details of Xianhuai's life and political career are recorded in the 'Ming History' under the biography of Prince Zhi of Chu.
'Shaohe Shiji' is a compilation of Xianhuai's poems, which he edited and published after retiring from his official duties. The 'Qianqing Tang Shumu' (《千顷堂书目》，"Bibliography of the Thousand Acres Hall") also lists other works by Xianhuai, including a collection of essays and a continuation in eight volumes. However, these works have not been found, and 'Shaohe Shiji' remains the only known surviving collection of his writings.
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• 《四库全书总目提要·卷177 集部·别集类存目四》
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