In the fourteenth year of the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shande, a minor official in Chang'an, was suddenly assigned a seemingly impossible task: to transport fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an before the birthday of the Empress Consort. Lychees would change color in one day, lose their fragrance in two, and lose their flavor in three. Lingnan was over five thousand miles away from Chang'an, with mountains and rivers in between. But for the sake of his family, Li Shande was determined to give it a try: "Even if I fail, I want to know how far I have come from the finish line." 

The Li Chi of Chang'an is a highly acclaimed historical novel by Ma Boyang. 

For over a thousand years, the line "A rider in red dust, the imperial concubine smiles; no one knows it's the fresh lychees that have arrived" by Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu has sparked endless imagination. However, fresh lychees can only be preserved for three days. How was this legendary journey of over 5,000 miles accomplished? Who made it possible for Yang Guifei to enjoy fresh lychees from Lingnan in Chang'an? Author Ma Boyong has embarked on a highly imaginative exploration of this mystery. 

Following the consistent sense of temporal and spatial tension in Ma Boyong's writing, this work not only allows readers to witness the survival strategies of ordinary people in chaotic times, but also conveys the passionate struggle of making one's own destiny. A "Litchi Fresh Transport Map" is included with the book.