Abstract:
CAO Zhi was one of the most representative writers in the Jian'an period (196-220). In a series of works, such as Ode to Shennong (the praise of Shennong) and Ode to Huangdi (the praise of Huangdi), CAO Zhi divided the images of Yanhuang into four categories:sage kings, immortal gods, heroic leaders and allusion characters. These works praised the great achievements of Yandi and Huangdi in caring for the people. It reflects CAO Zhi's view of Yan and Huang as an Aristocrat, and his thought of benevolence and love for the people, which shows his desire for political harmony and national prosperity. At the same time, CAO Zhi created a genre of Ode to Huangdi, which established a paradigm for later generations. CAO Zhi's thought on Yan and Huang reflected his worship and praise for the two emperors, his view of Yan and Huang and the community concept of Chinese nation in Wei and Jin dynasties, which has made an outstanding contribution to the development of Yanhuang culture.