1. According to Mencius, Mencius (about 372 BC-about 289 BC), Huaxia (Han nationality) and Zou (now Zoucheng City, Shandong Province) were born.
2. "Mencius" "Four Books?" One. In the mid-Warring States period, Mencius and his disciples Zhang Wan, Gong Sunchou and others. Written by Mencius and his disciples, it was first seen in the inscription of Mencius by Zhao Qi: "This book was also written by Mencius, so it is called Mencius". There are eleven pieces of Mencius recorded in History of Han, and there are seven pieces and fourteen volumes. The total number of words is more than 35,000 words and 286 chapters. According to legend, there are four other books of Mencius, which have been lost (this book of Mencius is a fake of Yao Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty). This book records the politics, education, philosophy, ethical thoughts and political activities of Mencius and his disciples. Ancient exams mainly tested four books and five classics.
3. Mencius' language is clear, simple, simple and accurate. As an essay, Mencius is good at argument, more artistic and expressive, and has the nature of literary prose. Among them, the argumentative essay skillfully uses the method of logical reasoning, and Mencius skillfully uses analogical reasoning, often playing hard to get, repeatedly asking questions, and winding the other party into his own preset conclusion, such as Hui Liang and Wang Xia.
4. Momentum is an important style feature of Mencius' prose. This style stems from the strength of Mencius' personality cultivation. People with this lofty spirit can overwhelm each other mentally, despise political power, despise material greed, have extraordinary spirit, be upright, selfless and fearless. Rhetorical devices such as even sentences and overlapping sentences are widely used in Mencius. It is necessary to enhance the momentum of the article and make the style of writing magnificent. If Jiang is determined, it will be unstoppable.