Many species described in Shan Hai Jing are nuclear variation species, and a passage in Shan Hai Jing describes the article of the Western Queen Mother in this way. Legend has it that the Queen Mother of the West is a demigod with supreme power. She has a physical face, which is basically not much different from human beings. The only difference is that she has the tail of a leopard and the teeth of a tiger.
It's like a science fiction movie. Animals are affected by nuclear weapons and mutate after nuclear war. Ancient people couldn't see this strange creature. Therefore, in Sima Qian's view, it is simply ridiculous. Sima Qian is a very powerful writer. His historical records are all facts, and he doesn't approve of these absurd science fiction novels. They advocate seeking truth from facts, so this fantasy book naturally cannot be recognized by Sima Qian.
Ji Xiaolan wrote this encyclopedia. When he was writing this book, he read many ancient books. When he read Shan Hai Jing, he was surprised by the giant country and childless country described in the book. A ruler should not rule a country as described in Shan Hai Jing.
Ji Xiaolan is a typical Confucian, and his position is very important in their minds. A country must have order to function normally. He thinks Shan Hai Jing is a disturbing book, which is not conducive to the rulers to rule their own country. Therefore, a bizarre book like Shan Hai Jing naturally advocates destruction.
Shan Hai Jing is like fantasy novel now. There are many magical stories in the book, but they also describe many geographical features of that year. There are more than half of China, and there are also people with dark skin in Africa. If you have seen Shan Hai Jing before, you will think that the author is absolutely making it up. Now we will find the author very knowledgeable. In the underdeveloped ancient society, he could travel so much land and write such precious travel notes. Otherwise, the author is really imaginative.
Shan Hai Jing can be regarded as the originator of China's novels. After his groundbreaking writing, he wrote a novel with the theme of Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio. In feudal society, some people could write such books, which enriched the boring life of ordinary people and broadened their horizons. This kind of book was forbidden in ancient times, so it is normal for Sima Qian and Ji Xiaolan to disapprove of this kind of novel. They think this book is ridiculous and normal.