2. Qin Shihuang (259 BC-2 BC10) was the all-powerful founding emperor of the Qin Dynasty in the history of China, and was also the founding emperor of China in essence. "One hundred generations practice Qin politics and law". He founded the Emperor System and completed a series of unification of China. "Abolishing the system of enfeoffment, establishing a county and building a post road" brought China into the era of centralized monarchy, which had a far-reaching and significant impact on China and world history, and was known as "an emperor through the ages".
3. Laozi (about 57 1- 47 1), the greatest philosopher in the history of China and a world-famous cultural celebrity, had a far-reaching influence on the development of China's philosophy. The ruling class in China pursues the political idea of "using Huang Lao internally and showing Confucianism externally". Taoism came into being under the influence of its theory. Laozi's Tao Te Ching, The Book of Changes and The Analects of Confucius are considered to be the three masterpieces that have the most profound influence on China people.
Cai Lun (6 1? - 12 1)。 If paper was invented by him alone, his influence would rank first in human history! "Paper" has greatly promoted the spread and exchange of world science and culture and profoundly influenced the course of human history. In view of the great role of paper in cultural heritage and daily life, Cai Lun, as one of the main inventors of paper, will surely go down in history! It can be said that Cai Lun is the best inventor ever!
5. Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty (156-87), an epoch-making giant of Han nationality and Han dynasty, established and expanded in China! He built a civilized system, which laid the foundation for China's exclusive respect for Confucianism for two thousand years, and had a profound influence. The essence of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty is the first national hero of Han people, who initiated the first development peak of China feudal dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the first emperor in China to use the title of the year, and decided to take the first month as the beginning of the year.
6. Mencius (372-289 BC), a famous thinker and educator in ancient China, inherited and carried forward Confucius' thoughts and became a Confucian master second only to Confucius. He was called a "saint" and was called "Confucius and Mencius" together with Confucius. His book Mencius is one of the "Four Books" in ancient China. Mencius' theory of benevolent governance and human nature is one of the important reasons why religious rule will not appear in China. Mencius accelerated the maturity and strength of Chinese civilization.
7. Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty (54 1-604), the chaos plunged the Han nationality in China into an era similar to the dark ages in Europe, which lasted for three and a half centuries. Emperor Wendi of Sui unified China at this moment, and he saved China from barbarism! Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty is the greatest emperor in China in the eyes of westerners. First, he established the system of three provinces and six departments; Second, he abolished torture; And most importantly, he established an influential system of selecting scholars in the imperial examination. The historical power and influence of "being an official by studying" is immeasurable.
8. Zhu (1 130- 1200), a master of Neo-Confucianism, the main representative of feudal culture in China, was the most outstanding master of Confucianism since Confucius and Mencius. His academic thought has always been the official philosophy of the feudal ruling class in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Zhu has brought stricter values and codes of conduct to the people of China, and his objective idealism system and the viewpoint of "Heaven destroys human desires" have also had an important influence in the history of world culture.
9. Sima Qian (former 145? -Top 87? ), a great historian, thinker and writer in the Western Han Dynasty in China, wrote Historical Records, which recorded the history of more than 3,000 years from the Yellow Emperor to the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Taking history as a mirror, more refers to this Historical Records as historical materials! He made the history of China a recorded history, which had a far-reaching impact. Sima Qian influenced how China ruled, and Sun Wu influenced how China fought. He is a shining star in the history of China!
10 Liu Bang (256 BC-65438 BC+095 BC) was the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, one of the great pioneers of the Han nationality and culture, and an outstanding politician in the history of China. Liu bang has a legendary story, which is told by the world with the heroic color of Xiang Yu! Yue Se Tomby, a famous British historian, commented: "The two most far-sighted politicians in human history have the greatest influence on later generations. One is Caesar, who founded the Roman Empire, and the other is Liu Bang, the founder of Han civilization.
1 1 Zhuangzi (about 369- 286 BC), Zhuangzi was a great thinker, philosopher and writer in the Warring States period. Taoism is no less important than Confucianism and Buddhism in the history of China's thought development, and almost all the people in China have been influenced by Taoism to some extent. Zhuangzi and Laozi are also called "Laozi". His book Zhuangzi has a strong romantic color and has a great influence on later literature, including Tao Yuanming, Li Bai, Su Shi and Xin Qiji.
12 Emperor Taizong (599-649), emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was famous for his high civilization, open society, developed economy and clear politics. At that time, the Tang Dynasty was a superpower in the history of the world. Its military strength is very strong, and it has defeated neighboring nations and countries many times, and it is still the pride of China people. Emperor Taizong was one of the most famous politicians and emperors in the history of China. He is regarded as one of the greatest figures in China and has great influence among the people.
13 Zhang Zhongjing (about 150- 2 19), a famous doctor in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, was called a medical sage. The principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment established by Zhang Zhongjing's masterpiece Treatise on Febrile Diseases is the basic clinical principle of traditional Chinese medicine, the soul of traditional Chinese medicine, one of the most influential works in China's medical history, and a necessary classic for future scholars to learn Chinese medicine! This book also has a great influence on East Asian countries. In view of his great role in the development of traditional Chinese medicine, the ranking should be here.
14 Reese (? -208 years ago), a famous prime minister and politician in Qin Dynasty, assisted Qin Shihuang in formulating laws, policies, diplomacy, civil affairs and reunification. Almost every major event in Reese can have a Millennium effect. Sima Qian said that his achievements were comparable to those of Duke Zhou and Zhao Gong. Li Si is the most thorough executor of Legalist thought, and he regards "Confucianism outside and Legalism inside" as the two core means of stable rule of rulers in past dynasties.
15 Song Taizu (927-976), the martial spirit of the Han and Tang Dynasties continued until the Song Dynasty, because he met Song Taizu who valued literature over martial arts. Song Taizu has basically unified the Han nationality areas and made great contributions to the history of the Han nationality and the prosperity of China culture. Carrying out the idea of "writing system" completely reversed the dark situation of military power since the end of Tang Dynasty. Song Dynasty is the most prosperous dynasty in China's history. The developed Song Dynasty issued the earliest paper money in the world in the middle period.
Duke Zhou of 16 (about BC 1 100) said that Confucius would reach Duke Zhou and was one of the two great saints in ancient times. Duke Zhou further defined social order, and was one of the founders of China's ancient national code system, ethics and etiquette, and education system, and was honored as the founder of Confucianism. The eldest son inheritance system established by Duke Zhou has made a series of strict etiquette systems, such as monarch and minister, father and son, respect and inferiority, which has far-reaching influence. If Zhou Li had written for it, the ranking would have been higher.
17 Qu Yuan (340- 278 BC) is one of the greatest romantic poets in China, the earliest known famous poet in China and one of the world cultural celebrities. He created the style of "Chu Ci" and influenced the formation of Han Fu. Qu Yuan influenced the formation of China culture and many writers in later generations. His poems and genres are one of the main sources of China culture! The folk Dragon Boat Festival in China originated from people's commemoration of Qu Yuan.