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Meng Jiao was a Tang dynasty poet. Publicly available information about his life, including dates of birth and death and place of origin, is limited, and the library holds eight of his works. Pieces such as "Seeing Han Yu Off to Join the Army" and "Sent to Zhang Ji" show that he had dealings with literati of his time, and his poems often center on farewells, messages to friends, and reflections on daily life. Works such as "Shengsheng Pavilion," "Presented to the Host amid the Snow at Yimen," and "Harmonizing with Vice Minister Qian's Sweet Dew" deal with pavilions, snow scenes, and poetic exchanges, revealing attention to specific situations and objects. His works are classified under ancient poetry, Eastern philosophy, and culture. His language is plain and concise, his feelings deep, and he excels at conveying a sense of personal circumstance and reflection on life through unadorned narration. Meng Jiao's poetic style has a distinct character in the history of classical Chinese poetry and has exerted some influence on later writers, but the library's materials are limited, and his detailed biography and the dating of his works require further investigation.