Reading Biography of Wei Gongzi and Analyzing His Writing Skills

Sima Qian wrote Records of the Historian, whose literary talent has always been praised by China literary circles, and Lu Xun called it "Li Sao without rhyme".

"Biography of Wei Gongzi" centers on the story of "stealing symbols to save Zhao", cleverly sets up the relationship and activities between characters, and presents the history of the Warring States period to us. At the same time, through the two historical stories of "Stealing Symbols to Save Zhao" and "Saving Wei Yu Qin", it depicts a Xinlingjun, who is famous far and wide, died without giving up his righteousness, and saved the nation regardless of fame and fortune.

The full text is divided into three parts, which skillfully unfolds the plot. The first part introduces the origin and historical background of Childe. Set the tone of the full text. It is pointed out that the childe is kind and hospitable, and his reputation is far-reaching, and the princes dare not provoke Wei. He also took the "Wang Zhao Hunting Case" as evidence, which laid the groundwork for Wang Wei's suspicion and retirement.

The second part revolves around the story of "stealing symbols to save Zhao". Starting from Hou Ying, the master planner of "stealing symbols to save Zhao", it not only showed his son's virtue of courtesy and righteousness, but also naturally led to Zhu Hai, a key figure who stole symbols to seize power.

Cleverly design the plot to serve the characterization. For example, in the parting part with Hou Ying, it depicts the heroic spirit of his son who died for righteousness, and also shows Hou Ying's resourcefulness.

After arriving in Zhao State, he made friends with gambler Mao Gong and liquor seller, which showed his son's excellent quality and powerful reasons. It also left clues for the story of the third "Queqin Village End".

The third "Queqin Village Committee" tells the story of his son's resolute return to China regardless of life and death, fame and fortune. Allied governors refused Qin and protected Wei, thus reaching the peak of their lives. Finally, the state of Qin led Wang Wei to be suspicious, retire and die of depression.

The description of characters in this paper is mostly expressed by words and deeds. Such as the description of the victory after the film: the son rides from the car and is vain. Self-welcome and easy door waiting for life. Waiting for the students to take pictures of our clothes and upload them directly to the childe to sit, not to let them, in order to see the childe. The more respectful you are to your son. The image of a virtuous corporal and a wise and resourceful two people is vividly on the paper.

Another description is set off by other people's words and deeds. For example, everyone in the city cares about his son's attitude. From riding, everyone secretly scolded Hou Sheng. Said the modesty revealed the image of the childe. In a few strokes, historical figures are lifelike, and the historical picture scroll is fully displayed before our eyes.

Sima Qian's writing is concise and ingenious. Reading historical records and learning its methods have really benefited a lot.