Yan Yanzhi (384-456) was born in Linyi (now Linyi). Xiao Jian, the son of Sima Yanxian, a writer, literary guru and one of the three outstanding figures in Yuanjia, died three years ago at the age of 73. He was posthumously awarded as an official servant and a special scholar. Posthumous title is the Constitution, and The Collection of Yan Guanglu was compiled in the Ming Dynasty.
Wu Jun (Liu Liu), who is studious, joined the army and made friends with Tao Yuanming. Founded in the Southern Song Dynasty, he was named Doctor Taichang and moved to Shang Caolang and Prince Sheren. Xu Xianzhi, who opposed Si Tuleideng, supported Liu Yifu, became the chief officer of Shi An and Liu Yilong, Song Wendi, and became the assistant minister of Zhongshu. He became the illegitimate child of Prince Zhong, and served as an infantry captain, secretary supervisor, Guang Luxun and Taichang. The culprit, Liu Shao, was awarded Dr. Guanglu. Emperor Xiaowu of Song acceded to the throne, and served as doctor and teacher of Jin Ziguang Lu (Liu Mi). Later generations called him Yan Guanglu.
Yan Yanzhi mainly accepted the Confucian tradition. Under the influence of the times, I believe in Buddhism and associate with some famous monks. In the 12th year of Yuanjia, there was an argument between Yan Yanzhi and He Chengtian about the theory of Da. He Chengtian is good at astronomy, calendar calculation and other natural sciences, and tends to be materialistic. He believes that heaven, earth and man are one, and man cannot be equated with all beings. On the issue of physical and mental life and death, there will be life and death, there will be physical dispersion, and there will be spring glory and autumn decline.
Yan Yanzhi's contribution
1. Political talent and strategy: Yan Yanzhi is famous for its outstanding political talent and strategy. During the Nanqi period, he participated in the overall planning of national policies as an assistant minister and provided important decision-making suggestions for the Nanqi government. After the establishment of Nanliang, it continued to play a role in the government and made efforts for the stability of Nanliang's rule and the development of the country.
2. Literary achievements: Yan Yanzhi is a versatile writer who is good at poetry and prose creation. The style of writing was vigorous and powerful, which was widely recognized by scholars at that time. The works reflect the characteristics and elegant demeanor of the Southern Dynasties literature and have a positive impact on the development of later literature.
3. Calligraphy attainments: Yan Yanzhi's calligraphy skills are also highly respected. Calligraphy works are beautiful, vigorous and unique. Calligraphy style has a far-reaching influence on the later development of calligraphy, and is called one of the representatives of literati calligraphy in the Southern Dynasties by later generations.