Seven sons of Jian 'an: Kong Rong, Chen Lin, Wang Can, Xu Gan, Ruan Yu, Ying Yang and Liu Zhen.

1. Kong Rong (153-September 26th, 28)

. Lu (now Qufu, Shandong) was born. A litterateur at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, one of the "seven sons of Jian 'an", with family origins, was the 2th grandson of Confucius and the son of Kong Zhou, a captain of Taishan Mountain. Kong Rong can be good at poetry and writing, and Cao Pi called his writing "Yang (Yang Xiong) and Ban Gu (Ban Gu) also." His prose is sharp and concise, and the six-character poem reflects the reality of the turmoil in the late Han Dynasty. The original anthology has been lost, and Zhang Pu, a Ming Dynasty, compiled Kong Beihai Collection.

2. Chen Lin

Kong Zhang is from Sheyang, Guangling. A writer at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, one of the "seven sons of Jian 'an". There is no definite test on the date of birth, but I know that I am older in the "Seven Children of Jian 'an", about the same as Kong Rong. Chen Lin's works, according to "Sui Shu Jing Ji Zhi", contain 1 original volumes, which have been lost. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Pu compiled the Collection of Chen Jishi, which was included in the Collection of 13 Collection of Han, Wei and Six Dynasties.

3. Wang Can

Wang Can (177—February 17, 217), whose name was Zhong Xuan. People from Gaoping County, Shanyang County (now two towns in Weishan, Shandong Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was a writer, one of the "seven sons of Jian 'an", the great-grandson of Qiu Wang Gong and the grandson of Sikong Wang Chang. He wrote Heroes, The History of the Three Kingdoms recorded nearly 6 poems, essays and discussions written by Wang Can, and The Records of Sui Shu's Classics and Records recorded eleven volumes of collected works. Zhang Pu, a Ming Dynasty, compiled The Collection of Wang Shi Zhong.

4. Xu Gan was a writer, philosopher and poet in the late Han Dynasty. One of the "seven sons of Jian 'an". It is famous for its poems, ci fu and political comments. Masterpieces: Zhong Lun, Answering Liu Zhen, and Xuan Yuan Fu. His book "On China" has a far-reaching influence on rulers and writers of past dynasties.

5. Ruan Yu

was born in Weishi (now Weishi County, Kaifeng City, Henan Province), a writer of Han and Wei Dynasties, and one of the seven sons of Jian 'an. The secretary of the chapter table was excellent. At that time, the writing of the military book was mostly written by Ruan Yu and Chen Lin. His masterpieces include Writing Books for Tsao Gong and Sun Quan. The poem "Driving Out of the North Country" describes the suffering of orphans abused by their stepmother, which is more vivid. When he was young, he studied in Cai Yong, and Cai Yong called him a "wizard".

6. Ying Yang [yáng]

was born in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Runan Nanton (now Nanton Town, Xiangcheng City, Henan Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was a writer and one of the "seven sons of Jian 'an". Ying Yang was first appointed as the Prime Minister by Cao Cao of Wang Wei, and later became a son of Hou Shu in the Plain. When Cao Pi was the commander of the five senses, Ying Yang was a general's literature. In the 22nd year of Jian 'an (217), Ying Yang died of epidemic disease.

7. Liu Zhen

was born in Ningyang, Dongping (now Gucheng Village, Sidian Town, Ningyang County, Shandong Province) in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and was a famous person in the Eastern Han Dynasty. His grandfather, Liu Liang, is an official and a secretary-general. He is knowledgeable and talented, alert and quick-witted, and sees literature as valuable. In the 22nd year of Jian 'an (217), Liu Zhen, Chen Lin, Xu Gan and Ying Yang died of diseases and epidemics. There are 4 volumes in Sui Shu Jing Ji Zhi and 1 volumes in Mao Shi Yi Wen, all of which have been lost. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Pu compiled Liu Gonggan Collection, which was included in Hundred and Three Collections of Han, Wei and Six Dynasties.

Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest: Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian.

1. Ji (j Ρ) Kang

A work of 223-262), the word uncle night. Han nationality, Qiaoguo Luoxian (now Suixi County, Anhui Province) people. Cao Wei thinker, musician and writer in the Three Kingdoms period. He pays attention to health care, and once wrote "On Health Care". Ji Kangji has been handed down from generation to generation. His works reflect the thoughts of the times and bring many inspirations to the later ideological and literary circles.

2. Ruan Ji

Poets of Wei in the Three Kingdoms Period. The word heir. Chen Liuwei (now Kaifeng, Henan) was born. One of the Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest. He used to be a captain of infantry, known as Ruan Infantry in the world. Worship the knowledge of Zhuang zi and Zhuang zi, but politically take a cautious attitude of avoiding disasters. Ruan Ji is the representative of the "Voice of the Right Beginning", and he has written Eighty-two Poems about My Love, Biography of Mr. Adults, etc. His works are included in Ruan Ji Ji Ji.

3, Shan Tao

Ju Yuan. He was born in Huai County, Hanoi County (now Wuzhi West, Henan Province). Celebrities and politicians from the Three Kingdoms to the Western Jin Dynasty, one of the "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest". I have resigned many times because of my old illness, and I am not allowed. In the third year of Taikang (282), he was promoted to Stuart and returned home with an old illness. He died the following year at the age of 79, and posthumous title "Kang". There are ten volumes, which are lost, and there are series books today. In Biography of Celebrities, Yuan Hong called Shan Tao and other seven people "bamboo forest celebrities".

4. Xiang Xiu was born in Huai (now Wuzhi, Henan) in Hanoi. One of the Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest. Learn from beautiful and elegant, get along with Ji Kang, Lu An and others, and live in seclusion. In the fourth year of Jingyuan (263), after Ji Kang and Lu An were killed by Si Mazhao, Xiang Xiu went to Luoyang at the county level and was received by Si Mazhao. Later, he went to Huangmen to serve as an assistant and rode a regular servant. Taishi died in the eighth year (272).

5. Liu Ling

was born in Peiguo (now Huaibei, Anhui Province), a famous figure in Wei and Jin Dynasties, and was called "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest" with Ruan Ji, Ji Kang, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Wang Rong and Ruan Xian. Liu Ling's only surviving works today are Ode to Wine Virtue and North Mang Guest House. His works vividly reflect the mentality of the celebrities in Wei and Jin Dynasties who advocate metaphysics and negative decadence, and also show their contempt for the etiquette of "Ming Jiao" and their yearning for nature. Later generations regard Liu Ling as a typical example of flouting etiquette and avoiding the world by drinking.

6, Wang Rong

word Zhuo chong. Langya Linyi (now Zhuge Village, Baishabu Town, Linyi, Shandong Province) was born. Celebrities and officials from the Three Kingdoms to the Western Jin Dynasty, one of the "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest". Wang Rong was born in Wang's hometown. He is good at talking clearly and is famous for his incisive comments and knowledge. At first, it attacked the father Jue Zhen Ling Ting Hou, and was turned into a genus by Si Mazhao. Tired of official Yuzhou secretariat, general Jianwei. Later, he participated in the battle of Jin and Wu, and after Wu was pacified, he entered Feng County, Feng County. It is quite effective to win over scholars in Jingzhou.

7. Ruan Xian

is Zhong Rong, and Chen Liu is from Weishi (now south of Kaifeng, Henan). Celebrities in Wei and Jin Dynasties. Ruan Ji's nephew, together with Ruan Ji, is called "big and small Ruan"; Together with Ji Kang, Ruan Ji, Shan Tao, Xiang Xiu, Liu Ling and Wang Rong, they are also called "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest". Ruan Xian is well versed in temperament, good at playing the pipa, and has the reputation of "divine interpretation". The surviving works include Law Discussion and Yu Gu Shu. The instrument "Ruan Xian" is also named after it.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia: Seven Sages of Jian 'an

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia: Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest.