1, Ban Biao, Bangu, Ban Chao
Ban Biao was a famous historian and writer in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He has been smart and studious since he was a child. He traveled around with his brother to increase his knowledge. Later, he devoted himself to writing Historical Records, completed 65 pieces of Brief Comments on Historical Records, and constructed the Outline of Hanshu. His eldest son, Ban Guzi, inherited his father's legacy, and on the basis of Ban Biao's Biography of Historical Records, it took more than 20 years to basically complete Hanshu. Hanshu is another great historical masterpiece after Sima Qian's Historical Records, and it is also one of the "first four histories" of China.
Ban Gu is not only a historian, but also a lyricist. As one of the "four masters of Han Fu", his masterpiece "Two Jing Fu" pioneered the Kyoto Fu. Ban Chao, the youngest son of Ban Biao, was a famous strategist and diplomat in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He attacked the Huns in the north and went to the western regions. In thirty-one years, more than fifty countries were pacified and named "Dingyuan Hou".
2. Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi
Speaking of Cao Cao, everyone who has read The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is familiar with him. He was an outstanding politician, strategist, writer and calligrapher at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and the founder of Cao Wei regime in the Three Kingdoms period. In literature, Cao Cao's achievements are also very remarkable. His poems are unpretentious, affectionate, generous and sad, and his representative works include Although I Return to My Hand, Looking at the Sea, and A Long Journey.
Cao Pi, the second son of Cao Cao, defeated his younger brother Cao Zhi and became the successor of Cao Cao and the founder of Wei Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms period. Ge Yanxing, his masterpiece, is the first complete seven-character poem in China's literary history, while Dian Lun Zawen initiated the atmosphere of literary criticism and was the originator of China's literary criticism.
Cao Zhi is known as the king of Jian 'an, and he is brilliant. He is also called "Three Caos" with his father Cao Cao and his brother Cao Pi. His representative works include Luo Shen Fu, White Horse, Seven Wounded Poems, etc.
3. Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi.
Wang Xizhi was a famous calligrapher in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and he was called a "book saint". His Preface to Lanting is called the best running script in the world. There are idioms about him, such as cleverness, son-in-law in the east bed and so on.
Wang Xianzhi and his father, Wang Xizhi, are both called "two kings" in the history of calligraphy, and they are called "little saints". Mo Bao represents duck head pill post and Mid-Autumn post, especially Mid-Autumn post. Together with his father's "Quick Snow Clear Post" and "Yuan Bo Post", it was included in Xi's three posts by Emperor Qianlong and regarded as a "national treasure".
4. Su Xun, Su Shi and Su Zhe
Su Xun, a writer in the Northern Song Dynasty and a native of Meishan, Sichuan, is also called "Three Sus" with his sons Su Shi and Su Zhe, and they are tied for "Eight Masters in Tang and Song Dynasties". When Su Xun was young, he didn't like reading, but he liked traveling. It was not until he was 25 that he began to study hard. Later, he and his two sons were both scholars, and their masterpieces included Forty Rhymes of Yan Shu and On Six Kingdoms.
Su Shi, known as "Su Dongpo" by the world, was praised as "the sage of words" by later generations. He has made great achievements in poetry, ci, prose, calligraphy and painting: he is called "Su Huang" with Huang Tingjian in poetry; The words are bold and unconstrained, and they are also called "Su Xin" with Xin Qiji; In prose, he and Ouyang Xiu are also called "Ou Su"; In calligraphy, Huang Tingjian, Mi Fei and Cai Xiang are also called "". Representative works: Fu on the Red Wall, Jiangchengzi, etc.
Su Zhe's life knowledge is deeply influenced by his father and brother, and he is famous for his prose. Su Shi said that his prose "Wang Yang is a lonely place, with songs and sighs, and its outstanding spirit is indispensable in the end", and his representative works include Two Rhymes, I can't go to Shangmu and A Visit to the West Lake.
Characteristics of historical figures
Outstanding leadership: Many historical figures are famous for their outstanding leadership. They can play a leading role in political, military, religious or other fields, inspire and organize others, and lead the team or country towards the same goal.
2. Pioneering ideas or innovations: Some historical figures have become outstanding figures through their ideas or innovations. They may be important philosophers, scientists, artists or reformers, and their ideas or inventions have had a far-reaching impact on the world.
3. Courage and determination: Many historical figures showed extraordinary courage and firm determination. No matter in the face of war, revolution, oppression or other difficulties, they can unswervingly pursue their beliefs, values or goals and fight for them.
4. Influence and influence expansion: Historical figures usually have extensive influence, and their actions and speeches can influence and change the historical process. They may expand their influence in various ways, such as books, speeches, wars or organizations.
5. Firm beliefs and values: Many historical figures have clear beliefs and values, and they hold firm positions on their own beliefs and moral principles. This firmness and consistency enable them to maintain their principles in the face of challenges and difficulties.
6. Personal charm and influence: Some historical figures are loved and followed by people because of their personal charm and attraction. They may have affinity, expressive ability and personality charm, and can attract and influence others.