Many of the idioms we are familiar with today are from the "Zuo Chuan", such as: host, retreat, and melon, return to good, charm and spirit, wolf ambition, strong outside and middle cadres, mountains and rivers inside the surface, strong soldiers and horses, trapped beasts and fights, wind horses and cattle do not meet, the alliance under the city, deceit, greedy for the merits of the sky, false way to destroy the wrong, through the heaven and latitude, many injustices will kill themselves, one blow, be prepared for danger in times of peace, one question and three do not know, and so on.

Zuo Chuan is the earliest and most detailed and complete chronicle in China, and it is also a rhetorical literary work, which has had a profound impact on later generations. The Zuo Chuan, together with the Spring and Autumn Period, became a Confucian scripture and had a profound impact on the development of Chinese culture. The so-called literature of Confucianism actually refers to culture, mainly historical experience, political philosophy, as well as rules and regulations, customs and habits, and so on. After Confucius, the disciples of Confucius wanted to systematically summarize the legacy of Confucius and serve the politics of the time, and with a concise outline such as the "Spring and Autumn Period" and such a rich and specific historical fact as the "Zuo Chuan" as its corroboration, it was naturally profound and clear.

In terms of historical materials and writing methods, "Zuo Biography" also has a profound impact on later generations. Sima Qian's "Historical Records" is based on "Zuo Chuan". In short, this extensive and colorful historiographical masterpiece has had a great impact on the development of historiography, prose, novels, and dramas in later generations.

The "Zuo Biography" also records a lot of brilliant rhetoric, the common characteristics of these words are euphemism and ingenuity, elegance and calmness, and there is a sharp edge hidden under the polite appearance. Even if the enemy country is fighting, when the soldiers meet, they will not lose their gentle and elegant attitude. For example, on the eve of the battle of Qi and Jin, in a dialogue between the Marquis of Qi and the Jin people, the attitude of the Marquis of Qi was extremely tough, and the Jin State did not show weakness, but the rhetoric of both sides was tactful and humble, and they tried their best to show an elegant and serene demeanor, making it difficult for people to believe that this was a battle to the death. In terms of the way of debate, the rhetoric in the "Zuo Chuan" often cites canons and rules, and uses the force of morality to convince people, and some of the rhetoric is straightforward and powerful, and is known for its penetrating analysis. Although "Zuo Biography" is known for its fine and graceful songs, it is not yet laid out, not exaggerated, no matter what it recalls, it can be concise and concise, and the charm is profound.

Zuo Chuan represents the highest achievement of pre-Qin historiography and literature, and is an important document for the study of pre-Qin history and the history of the Spring and Autumn Period, which has had a great impact on the historiography of later generations, especially in establishing the status of chronicles. Because it has a strong Confucian tendency, it is also an important historical material for the study of pre-Qin Confucianism.

"Zuo Biography" is a masterpiece of historiography. Not only is it a historical work, but it is also a very good literary work, and it is long in writing about the war. It has the beauty of poetry, tactful words, in-depth reasoning, and meticulous description, and is one of the best historical books in China.

According to the order of the twelve princes of the Lu Kingdom, the "Zuo Chuan" records the history of various aspects of the time, and its table of contents is as follows:

1. The 11th year of the reign of Yin Gong (722 B.C.-712 B.C.)

2. The 18th year of Huan Gong (711 BC - 694 BC)

3. The 32nd year of Zhuang Gong (693 B.C.-662 B.C.)

4. 2nd year of Min Gong (661 B.C.-660 B.C.)

5. The 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Xi (659 B.C.-627 B.C.)

6. The 18th year of the reign of Emperor Wen (626 B.C.-609 B.C.)

7. The 18th year of Xuangong (608 B.C.-591 B.C.)

8. The 18th year of Chenggong (590 BC-573 BC)

9. The 31st year of Xianggong (572 B.C.-542 B.C.)

10. The 32nd year of Zhaogong (541 B.C.-510 B.C.)

11. 15th year of Dinggong (509 B.C.-495 B.C.)

12. The 27th year of Aigong (494 B.C.-468 B.C.)

Next, let's take a good look at "Left Biography".

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2. Appreciation of the full text of "Zuo Biography".

Before writing "Zuo Biography", let's first get to know Lu Guo.

Lu State, a vassal state divided by the Zhou Dynasty in China, the monarch is surnamed Ji, and the first monarch is the son of Zhou Gongdan, the younger brother of King Wu of Zhou.

In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, Zhou Gong assisted the Son of Heaven Zhou Cheng Wang to conquer the Eastern Expedition to destroy the Wu Geng rebellion of the Xiang State, and was enshrined in the homeland of the Xiang State. When the Lu State was first feuded, its territory was small, and its territory was not more than 100 miles, but later it successively annexed the surrounding small countries and seized part of the land of other countries to become a big country. When the national strength was the strongest, its territory reached Mount Tai in the north, Xuhuai in the south, the Yellow Sea in the east, and the Dingtao area in the west, and most of the core areas of its rule were located in Jining City, Shandong Province. It was an important state in the east that controlled the Zhou Dynasty.

The period of Duke Lu Huan, Duke Lu Zhuang, and Duke Lu was the most powerful period of the Lu State, and once competed with the Qi State for the overlord of the East, and the Duke of Lu Xu led the princes to fight against the King of Chu Cheng and the Duke of Wen of Jin. Until the early Warring States period, there were still several vassal states paying tribute to the Lu state.

The state of Lu has been passed down to 25 generations and 38 monarchs, which lasted about 800 years. In the twenty-fourth year of Lu Qinggong (256 BC), the state of Lu was destroyed by King Chu Kaolie.

Among the many states of the Zhou Dynasty, Lu is the state surnamed Ji, and the princes look at the country, so the closest to Zhou is Mo Rulu, and Lu is suitable for wearing wings like Zhou. Lu has become the keeper and implementer of typical Zhou rites, and the world calls Zhou rites all in Lu.

The son of Xibohou Ji Chang, Ji Fa and Ji Dan are the most virtuous. Ji Fa is King Wu of Zhou, and Ji Dan is Zhou Gongdan. After King Wu was defeated, the world still did not return to his heart, but King Wu was seriously ill. The ministers were afraid, and the Taigong and Zhaogong thought of the Wenwang Temple to divinate the fortune for King Wu. Zhou Gongdan said, slowly, you can't bother the first king with this. So he set up an altar and prayed to King Tai, Wang Ji, and King Wen: The eldest grandson, Sun Jifa, was diligent in government affairs and state affairs, but unfortunately he was seriously ill; If the fathers and fathers are unable to relieve the king's troubles because of the will of Heaven, then let me suffer for him. After praying, he went to divination, and King Wu's condition improved. The matter of ghosts and gods will not be talked about for the time being, and Zhou Gong's intentions can be described as good.