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 subsequent years were characterized by the emergence of prominent Kouji artists who further developed the art form by drawing inspiration from their predecessors. During the Ming dynasty, Fang Zhailang stood out as a celebrated Kouji Master, renowned for his remarkable talent in replicating regional accents. Gou Maoer, active during the early Qing dynasty, earned recognition for his innovative compositions and performances, including "slaughtering pigs" and "pigs fighting for food".