Abstract：As the representative of the Former Seven Poets, Li Mengyang took the lead to advocate literary revivalism, breaking the dignity and elegance of the officialese style and promoting the development of the literature in the Ming Dynasty. During the early years of Zhengde's reign, the eunuch Liu Jin monopolized the power, which changed Li's destiny and influenced his literary creation. Li's impeachment of Liu Jin resulted in his demotion and imprisonment. In addition, his works were also changed from basically bright style to poems about his prison life and personal fortune, which were gloomy and grieved. At the same time, the Former Seven Poets' literary revivalism led by Li was also influenced. Their exchange of poems in the capital city was interrupted and members of their association turned into other fields. Consequently, the literary revivalism was not splendid any more. It is indispensable to pay attention to the influence of Liu Jin in the research of Li Mengyang and his literary activities.

Keyword：Liu Jin;monopolized power;Li Mengyang;literary revivalism;