Shishenji

Introduction to the work "Historical Records of Gods" Chen Jianbo and Yici wrote "Historical Records", which inherits the biographical style of "Historical Records" and integrates the charm of magical narrative. In the historical context outlined by Tai Shigong, it unfolds a different time and space picture. The whole book follows the classic structure of "This Chronicle", "Aristocratic Family" and "Biographies", tracing back to the legends of the Five Emperors and going down to the events of the Qin and Han Dynasties. It not only adheres to the historical spirit of "Studying the relationship between heaven and man, and understanding the changes in ancient and modern times" in "Historical Records", but also absorbs fresh materials about gods and supernatural beings from folk anecdotes. The writing not only contains Xiang Yu's majestic spirit of breaking the cauldron and sinking the boat, but also hides the magical metaphor of his farewell to my concubine in Wujiang River. It not only records Confucius' hardship and perseverance in traveling around the world, but also complements the fantasy profile of him discussing Taoism with a hermit, making historical figures more three-dimensional in the interweaving of historical facts and legends. The author uses the pen of "essays" and based on the solid historical materials of "Historical Records" to elaborately lay out those subtle details that have not been covered by historical records - whether it is the astrological omens during Chen She's uprising, or the secret legends Zhang Qian encountered during his journey to the Western Regions. This does not go against the general trend of history, but also injects a lively charm into the dignified historical volume. It can be called a creative continuation of the narrative tradition of "Historical Records".