1, the original text is "conceited, in charge of the world, died in Dongcheng for five years, without feeling guilty or blaming yourself."
Xiang Yu is proud of himself. Five years later, he finally destroyed his country. It's a big mistake to die in Dongcheng without knowing it and refusing to blame yourself! "
Xiang Yu biography
Praise is a text that Sima Qian discussed, summarized or supplemented with the tone of "Taishi Gong Gong Yue" after an important chapter in Historical Records.
Sima Qian affirmed Xiang Yu's historical achievements in opposing and overthrowing the Qin Dynasty after Chen She, analyzed the reasons for Xiang Yu's failure, and refuted his fatalism.
In Biography of Xiang Yu, the author not only affirmed Xiang Yu's bravery and intelligence, but also seriously criticized Xiang Yu's cruelty and domineering. This kind of praise similar to comments was initiated by Sima Qian and used by later history books.