First, the interpretation of the Song State

Song Kingdom was a vassal state in China in the Spring and Autumn Period, which was located in today's Henan Province. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Song was one of the most powerful vassal states in the world, and its territory was roughly equivalent to Shangqiu City, Zhoukou City and Kaifeng City in Henan Province today.

The monarch of the Song Dynasty was the Song family, and the first generation was Wei, who was the same mother and brother at the end of the Shang Dynasty. 1 1 century BC, Wei Ziqi became the monarch of the Song Dynasty after the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty.

Second, a brief introduction to Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi (about 369 BC-286 BC), surnamed Zhuang, Zhou and Zi Xiu, was born in the Song Dynasty during the Warring States Period. He is a famous philosopher and writer in ancient China, a representative of Taoist school, and is called "South China Real Person".

Zhuangzi's works mainly include Zhuangzi, which is divided into three chapters: internal chapter, external chapter and miscellaneous chapter. It has thirty-three chapters, expounding the philosophical thought of Taoism, advocating "inaction" and advocating a natural, tolerant and quiet lifestyle.

Zhuangzi's influence on later generations.

First, philosophical influence.

Zhuangzi is one of the representatives of Taoist school in China, and his thoughts have profoundly influenced the development of Taoist philosophy. He advocated "carefree travel" and "governing by doing nothing", and emphasized personal spiritual freedom and natural moral concepts, which had a far-reaching impact on China's philosophy in later generations.

Second, literary influence.

Zhuangzi's articles are famous for their wit, humor and images, and his work Zhuangzi is regarded as a "Taoist classic", which has had an important influence on the development of later literature. His literary style and ideological depth greatly attracted later scholars.

Third, religious influence.

Zhuangzi is considered as one of the founders of Taoism, and his thoughts were absorbed and developed by Taoism. His thought of "governing by doing nothing" has had a far-reaching impact on Taoist practice and management.

Fourth, cultural influence.

Zhuangzi's thoughts have penetrated into all aspects of China culture, and his famous sayings, epigrams and fables are widely circulated and quoted. His thoughts have influenced China people's values and behaviors, and had a far-reaching impact on China's cultural traditions.

The international influence of verb (abbreviation of verb)

Zhuangzi's thoughts also have a wide influence in the world, and his works have been translated into many languages, which has had an important impact on international philosophy and cultural studies. His thought is regarded as the representative of oriental philosophy and has played a positive role in promoting the development of world philosophy.