The following years were marked by the arrival of celebrated masters of Kouji who advanced the art form by building off of the work of their predecessors. During the Ming dynasty, the most famous Kouji Master was Fang Zhailang who is best known for his ability to imitate the dialects of different regions. Gou Maoer, who lived and performed during the early period of the Qing dynasty, made his name by creating and performing such pieces as "slaughtering pigs" and "pigs fighting for food".
The following years were marked by the arrival of distinguished Kouji practitioners who advanced the art form through their contributions to it. During the Ming dynasty, Fang Zhailang was a prominent Kouji Master recognized for his exceptional skill in mimicking regional dialects. Gou Maoer, active during the early Qing dynasty, gained fame for his creative compositions and performances, such as "slaughtering pigs" and "pigs fighting for food".