Sima Qian's Historical Records records a large number of historical figures, including emperors, courtiers, famous generals and reformers. There are emperors such as Qin Shihuang, Xiang Yu, Liu Bang and Liang Wudi, courtiers such as Guan Zhong, Wu Ying, Xiao He and Sean, famous men such as Bai Qi, Han Xin, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, reformers such as Wuqi, Shang Yang and King Wuling of Zhao.

Historical Records is one of the twenty-four histories, formerly known as Taishi Gong Shu or Taishi Gong Gong Ji. This is a biographical history book written by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han Dynasty. This is the first biography in the history of China. The work has written a history of four years and more than 3,000 years from the legendary Huangdi era to the early years of Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty.

As the first of the "Twenty-four History", Historical Records had a far-reaching influence on the development of historiography and literature in later generations, and its original biographical compilation method was passed down by the "official history" in later generations. Historical Records is also an excellent literary work, which occupies an important position in the history of China literature. It is praised by Lu Xun as "a historian's swan song, and Li Sao has no rhyme", which has high literary value.

Liu Xiang and others think that this book is "good in order and reason, argumentative but not flashy, qualitative but not vulgar". Historical Records, Hanshu and Dongguan Han Ji are called "Three Histories" together, which is a routine subject in the imperial examination in Tang Dynasty, and are called "the first four histories" together with Hanshu, Houhanshu and the History of the Three Kingdoms.

The influence of historical records:

1, Historical Value: Historical Records is the most comprehensive, detailed and continuous historical record in the history of China, providing a large number of historical materials and references, and providing important materials and references for future historical research. Its biographical history, detailed records and analytical methods have had a far-reaching impact on the development of China history.

2. Cultural inheritance: Historical Records records a large number of historical figures, events and cultural inheritance, which is of great significance for inheriting and carrying forward Chinese culture. It is not only a historical work, but also an important document to inherit China culture.

3. Literary value: Historical Records has profound literary accomplishment, particularly ingenious artistic means, vivid words, refined brushwork and rich feelings. It has high literary value and is regarded as one of the treasures of China ancient literature.

4. Political significance: Historical Records has an enlightening effect on politicians, officials and citizens. It emphasizes values such as loyalty, justice and honesty, which is of great significance to maintaining social justice and stability.

5. International influence: The multilingual translation of Historical Records has become an important way for the world to understand the history and culture of China, and has played an important role in promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries and enhancing mutual understanding between China and the world.