Lü Buwei was born in Yangdi (now Yuzhou, Henan) in the late Warring States period. He was a big businessman in Yangzhai who later exerted an important influence on the politics of the Qin State. He also summoned his followers to compile "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" and became the representative of the Miscellaneous Family.
Han Feizi was a famous philosopher, master of Legalist theory, and essayist during the Warring States Period (275 BC-221 BC) in China. A native of Yangzhai (now Yuzhou City, Henan Province), South Korea during the Warring States Period. The Legalist theory he founded provided the theoretical basis for the birth of China's first unified and authoritarian centralized state.
Zhang Liang, courtesy name Zifang, was one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty (now a native of Yuzhou, Henan). During the Peasant War at the end of the Qin Dynasty, he led his troops to defect to Liu Bang, and soon persuaded Xiang Liang to establish the Han nobles as King of Han and Situ of Han. Later Han Wangcheng was killed by Xiang Yu and returned to Liu Bang as his important adviser. During the Chu-Han War, he proposed strategies such as not establishing descendants of the Six Kingdoms, uniting Yingbu and Peng Yue, and reusing Han Xin. He also advocated pursuing Xiang Yu and annihilating the Chu army, all of which were adopted by Liu Bang. The Han Dynasty was established and the princes were granted the title of "Liuhou".
Chao Cuo was born in Yingchuan (now Yuzhou, Henan). He studied legalism when he was young. During the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, he served as the prince's family magistrate. He was talented in eloquence and was known as a "think tank". During the reign of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, he was the internal historian, and was later promoted to the imperial censor. He has repeatedly written letters advocating strengthening the centralization of power, reducing the fiefdoms of princes, and focusing on agriculture and millet. When Wu, Chu and other seven kingdoms rebelled, he was mistakenly killed by Emperor Jing. Chao Cuo's economic thoughts can be found scattered in "Shi Huo Zhi" and "Yuan Ang Chao Cuo Biography" in "Hanshu".
Xun Yuyù (163-212), courtesy name Wenruo, was born in Yingyin, Yingchuan (now Xuchang, Henan). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was the chief counselor under Cao Cao and an outstanding strategist. He was praised by Cao Cao as "my son-in-law". When he is an official, he abides by the minister's order, and his posthumous title is Jinghou. Because he served as Shangshu Ling and stayed in the central position for more than ten years, he was respectfully called "Xun Lingjun".
Xu Shu, whose character is Zhi. In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, he was born in Yangzhai, Yingchuan (now Yuzhou City, Henan Province). A famous scholar of the Yingchuan generation in the late Han Dynasty. After returning to Cao Cao, he served as an official in Wei until General You Zhonglang and Yushi Zhongcheng. As for Xu Shu, because of the wonderful description of him in the Chinese classic "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", he is a household name among the Chinese, including women and children. Although many plots in the book are different from official history, there are detailed records in historical records that he was extremely filial to his mother and strongly recommended Zhuge.
Sima Hui, courtesy name Decao, was born in Yangzhai, Yingchuan (now Yuzhou, Henan). According to the historical records of the Three Kingdoms, Pang Degong called Zhuge Liang Wolong, Pang Tong Fengchu, and Sima Hui Shuijing (Three Kingdoms·Xiangyang Ji). Among them, Sima Hui was elegant and well-known (Three Kingdoms·Shu·Pang Tongzhuan), and Pang Tong was eighteen years old. When Liu Bei met Sima Hui, Sima Hui recommended Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong to him. In the novel "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Sima Hui's subordinates are willing to do business. Judging from the contents of Xuande Can't Stay (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Chapter 37) and Chapters 35 and 37 of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Sima Hui in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a type of character who is uncontested and uncontested. He has crane bones, extraordinary utensils, a crown of elegance, a great appearance, and a very good piano skill. He had a close personal relationship with Pang Tong and called Pang Tong his younger brother.
Guo Jia (170-207), courtesy name Fengxiao, was born in Yangzhai, Yingchuan (now Yuzhou, Henan). He was a famous military strategist and counselor under Cao Cao in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The world called him a "ghost talent". He "has deep knowledge and calculations, and is good at things." Cao Cao said: "Only by being filial can one know the will of oneself." ("Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei, Biography of Guo Jia").
Wu Daozi, a painter of the Tang Dynasty in China, was revered as the "Sage of Painting" by later generations and was revered as the ancestor by folk painters. The history of painting is respectfully called Wu Sheng. Also known as Daoxuan. A native of Yangdi, Henan (now Yuzhou, Henan Province), he was born in the Gaozong Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty (about 685 years ago) and died in the Suzong Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty (about 758 years ago). It is said that Shaogu studied calligraphy under Zhang Xu and He Zhizhang, but before he succeeded, he switched to painting. While roaming in Luoyang, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty heard of his name and appointed him as a doctor of internal education. He also served as a friend of Prince Ning's palace, changed his name to Daoxuan, and painted in the palace. The emergence of Wu Daozi is a glorious page in the history of Chinese figure painting. He absorbed folk and foreign painting styles and established a new national style, which the world calls "Wu Jiaxiang". As far as figure painting is concerned, the "Wu suit" painting style shines on the painting world with a new national style. "Poetry Saint" Du Fu called him "Painting Saint".
Su Dongpo of the Song Dynasty said: "The poetry reaches Du Zimei, the writing reaches Han Tuizhi (Han Yu), the writing reaches Yan Lugong (Yan Zhenqing), and the painting reaches Wu Daozi, and the changes in ancient and modern times have ended." Wu Daozi is also respected as " The Saint of EMI Painting". In the past dynasties, craftsmen's guilds engaged in paint painting and sculpture all regarded Wu Daozi as their ancestor. This shows his position in the history of Chinese painting. Wu Daozi's "Picture of the King's Deliverance of His Son" is his masterpiece, and what remains is a copy of it by Li Gonglin of the Song Dynasty. The content of this painting describes the story of how after the birth of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, his father King Suddhodana and Lady Maya carried him (Prince Siddha) to worship the Mahavatar Temple, and the gods worshiped him. Wu Daozi is mainly engaged in the creation of religious murals. His works have a wide range of themes and a large number. It is said that there are more than 300 murals in the temple corridors and more than 100 recorded scroll paintings. Among them, Buddhism and Taoism have the most themes, as well as landscapes, flowers, birds, animals, etc. The painting "Picture of the Heavenly King Sending His Son" reflects Wu Daozi's basic painting style. He broke the gossamer line drawing method that had been followed by Gu Kaizhi for a long time. Wu Daozi pioneered orchid leaf painting, using brushwork to pay attention to the ups and downs and inner spiritual power. When he was creating, he was in a state of high excitement and tension, which was a bit expressionistic.
Chu Suiliang (596～658) was a minister and calligrapher in the early Tang Dynasty. A native of Yangzhai, Henan (now Yuzhou, Henan). His father, Chu Liang, was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Dynasty Li Shimin Literature Museum. When the official reaches Tongzhi, he will always serve as a casual rider. Suiliang had a broad knowledge of literature and history. In the tenth year of Zhenguan (636), he was moved from Secretary Lang to Living Lang. He was good at calligraphy, and his good calligraphy was recommended to Taizong by Wei Zheng, and he was appreciated. In the fifteenth year, he advised Taizong to suspend the practice of Zen. In the same year, Qi Julang moved to admonish the officials. During the Zhenguan period, Taizong favored his fourth son Wei Wangtai, and Suiliang proposed that the prince and kings should be treated according to certain standards. In the 17th year, the prince Cheng Qian was deposed for murdering King Tai of Wei. Suiliang and Changsun Wuji persuaded Taizong to make the ninth son of Jin Wang Li Zhi the prince (i.e. Tang Gaozong Li Zhi). The following year, Suiliang was appointed as the Minister of Huangmen and participated in the government affairs. When Taizong planned the eastern expedition to Goguryeo, he held different opinions, especially against Taizong's personal expedition. In the 22nd year, he was appointed Zhongshu Ling. In the 23rd year, when Taizong was dying, he and Wuji were called together as ministers of Gu Ming. In the first year of Emperor Gaozong's Yonghui reign (650), Suiliang was impeached for forcibly buying the land of the translator of Zhongshu at a low price, and was appointed as the governor of Tongzhou. Three years later, he was summoned back and served as Minister of History and the third rank of Tongzhongshu, and became prime minister again. In the fourth year, he served as the minister's right servant. In the sixth year, Emperor Gaozong wanted to depose Queen Wang and make Wu Zhaoyi his queen. He believed that Queen Wang was from a famous family and had no fault, so he tried his best to oppose the abolition. As a result, he was demoted to the governor of Tanzhou, then to the governor of Guizhou (now Guilin, Guangxi), and then demoted to the governor of Aizhou (now Thanhhua, Vietnam). He died in his post in the third year of Xianqing (658). Chu Suiliang, Ouyang Xun, Yu Shinan and Xue Ji were the four great calligraphers of the early Tang Dynasty. His calligraphy works handed down from generation to generation include "Preface to the Sacred Teachings of the Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty", "Records of the Yique Buddhist Niche", "Stele of Master Meng", "Stele of Fang Xuanling", "Preface to the Sacred Teachings of the Wild Goose Pagoda", etc. His ink inscriptions include " Ni Kuanzan".