1, studied hard for half a life, was keen on imperial examinations, and was addicted to the dreamland of reading. Kong Yiji spent his whole life in the Four Books and the Five Classics. When he was reduced to begging, he refused to take off his gown, which symbolized his status as a scholar. When it comes to talking, "talkative people" always show that they are scholars, even being teased by others, pretentious and narcissistic.
2. Poor but noble. Kong Yiji is "the only one standing and drinking in a gown" in the hotel. Although "the gown is torn and dirty, it seems that it has not been washed for more than ten years", he regards it as a sign to distinguish the short coat gang. Even if I am ridiculed, I am too lazy to refute it. These descriptions reveal that Kong Yiji is not only in deep poverty, his whole soul has been strangled, but he thinks he is spiritually superior.
3, the mind is not enlightened, numb, and not awakened. Kong Yiji was strangled by the feudal imperial examination system and brutally oppressed by the feudal ruling forces such as Ding. In pursuit of the lofty dream of studying and making a career, he embarked on the road of stealing books, being beaten by others and being beaten by Ding, but he never knew the main reason for this tragedy.
4. Kindness, honesty and kindness. Kong Yiji still has a kind and honest side. For example, teach people to read, give fennel beans to children, and don't default on drinks.
Character prototype
In Shaoxing, there is a story: a scholar will never learn, and he has neither the strength nor the ability to put down that shelf. So, the good-hearted man gave him an idea and said, "You just sell fried dough sticks and stroll around the street. You can always earn some money to support yourself without blowing off dust. "
He adopted it. However, when he wore a gown and peddled along the street with a basket, his face could not be wiped off. So, he followed closely behind a child selling fried dough sticks. The child shouted as he walked: "Selling fried dough sticks! Mine is hot fried dough sticks. " The scholar also shouted, "So be it!" The child shouted again: "Selling fried dough sticks! Mine is a big fritter. " He then shouted, "That's it!"
It is conceivable that his fried dough sticks can be sold. A few days later, he retreated back to the camp. At that time, Shaoxing people knew his name and gave him a nickname "Mr. You Ran". Many years later, his name was forgotten, but the name of Mr. You Ran is still familiar to people.
According to the introduction of Luxun Memorial Hall in Shaoxing, there are many scholars like Mr. Ye Ran in Shaoxing, and Mr. Ye Ran is just one of the prototypes of Kong Yiji.