Sima Qian did not talk about how Gan Luo died in "Historical Records", which reflects Sima Qian's careful identification of historical materials and his serious attitude of seeking truth from facts. However, when Sima Qian evaluated Gan Luo, he said: "Gan Luo was young. However, he came up with a strange plan and claimed that he was not a true gentleman, but he was also a strategist during the Warring States Period. During the Fang Qin period, the world was especially prone to conspiracy. "Sima Qian's evaluation can be said to be fair and objective. He did not speak directly. Qin was capricious and treacherous, but there was condemnation between the lines.

Among the speculations about how Gan Luo died, the more reliable one is that he died of illness. Ganluo was in the Warring States Period, and the medical technology at that time was very backward and could not be compared with today. A cold and fever that seems to be cured in a few days now may have been considered a serious illness or even turned into a terminal illness and killed people at that time. Therefore, the life span of ancient people Generally shorter. Gan Luo probably died of illness. It is unknown whether his illness occurred naturally or if someone was behind it. Extended information

Gan Luo, (around 256 BC -?), was under Cai Cai of the Chu State during the Warring States Period (the seat of his rule is now Fengtai County, Anhui Province. Gan Luo's hometown is Gan, Liuji Township, Yingshang County, Anhui Province today). Luocun), the grandson of Gan Mao, a famous minister in the Warring States Period. He was very smart since he was a child and was a famous young politician. When Sima Qian of the Western Han Dynasty wrote "Historical Records", Gan Luo was included in the appendix of "Biographies of Qilizi Gan Mao". At a young age, Gan Luo became a disciple of Qin Prime Minister Lu Buwei and became his guest.

Later he made meritorious service for the Qin Dynasty, and was worshiped as Shangqing by the King of Qin at the age of twelve. There are many Ganluo statues in many areas from the Dongting Lake area to the original Chu State. On the first and fifteenth day of each month, people worship in order to seek peace in the region. In these areas, when people encounter difficult and complicated diseases, they will ask Ganluo. If the gods appear to cure diseases, they will cure the disease or get clear guidance.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gan Luo