Shang Tang (about BC 1670-BC 1587), that is, Cheng Tang, whose surname is Zi and whose name is Lu, said in an ancient book, "There are seven soups". Records are as follows: Tang, Wu Tang, Shang Tang, Tang (Oracle bone inscriptions in Yin Ruins are called Cheng, Tang and Dayi, and Oracle bone inscriptions in Western Zhou Dynasty are called Tang), and they are from Shangqiu, Henan. Tang is the 14th generation grandson of Qi, the son of Zhu Gui, and the founding monarch of Shang Dynasty.

2. Zhuangzi

Zhuangzi, surnamed Zhuang, Zhou, Zi Xiu (aka), was born in the Song Dynasty, and his ancestors were the monarch and duke of the Song Dynasty. He was a famous thinker, philosopher and writer in the middle of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Warring States Period. Zhuangzi, an important school of philosophy in China, was founded. He is a representative of the Taoist school in the Warring States period after Laozi and one of the main representatives of the Taoist school.

Zhuang Zhou should not be employed by Chu Weiwang because he advocates freedom. He only worked as a lacquer garden official in the Song Dynasty. History is called "the proud official of Qiyuan" and is regarded as a model of local officials. Zhuangzi first put forward the idea of "sage inside and king outside", which had a far-reaching influence on Confucianism.

Zhuangzi has a profound insight into Yi-ology, profoundly pointing out that "Yin and Yang are easy to use"; Zhuangzi's thought of "three tones" is consistent with the three talents in the Book of Changes. His masterpiece is Zhuangzi, among which the famous ones are Xiaoyao Tour and On Wuqi. As famous as Laozi, it is called Laozi and Zhuangzi.

3. Mozi

Mozi (the year of birth and death is unknown), whose real name is Zhai (dí), was a native of the Song Dynasty in the late Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the early Warring States Period. When he said Luyang people, he said Teng people. Mozi, a descendant of Mu Yi, an aristocrat in the Song Dynasty, worked as a doctor in the Song Dynasty. He was the founder of Mohism and a famous thinker, educator, scientist and strategist in the Warring States Period.

Mozi is the only philosopher born as a farmer in the history of China. Mozi founded Mohism, which had a great influence in the pre-Qin period, and was called "one of the best" with Confucianism. He put forward the viewpoints of "universal love", "non-aggression", "Shang Xian", "Shang Tong", "ambition", "ghost", "death", "unhappiness" and "frugality".

Take universal love as the core, frugality and sage as the fulcrum. Mozi founded a set of scientific theories with outstanding achievements in geometry, physics and optics during the Warring States Period. At that time, a hundred schools of thought contended and were called "non-Confucian Jimo". After Mozi's death, Mohism was divided into three schools: Xiangri Chi Mo, Xiangfumo and Denglingmo. According to the historical data of Mozi's life, disciples collected his quotations and completed Mozi, a book handed down from ancient times.

4. Wei Yuanzhong

Wei Yuanzhong (? -707), formerly known as Zhenzai, was born in Songcheng County, Songzhou (now Suiyang District, Shangqiu, Henan Province) and was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Wei Zai, Wuhou and Zhongzong served as prime ministers twice successively, and had certain military talents. He put down the Yangzhou Rebellion and played a positive role in the smooth transition of Zhenguan rule in Kaiyuan Xiang's prosperous times. He was one of the many prime ministers in the Tang Dynasty.

In her later years, Wu Zetian was framed by Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi and was demoted to captain. Tang Zhongzong, then prime minister, drifted with the tide and stopped being outspoken. Later, he was demoted as a captain in Wuchuan, Sizhou, and went to Fuling to die because of his participation in rebelling against Wei and killing Wu Sansi. When I was 70.

5. Jing Qi Jun

Jing (1875 ~ 1958), a native of Shangqiu, Henan, is a member of China League. Famous cultural scholar and local historian. During the Republic of China, he served as Shangqiu County Magistrate, Senator of Henan Province, Secretary of Zhensongjun General Command, Secretary-General of Henan Provincial Assembly and Director of Henan Provincial Library.

After the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), he served as the director of Henan Provincial Library, the director of Henan Provincial Literature and History Research Museum, and the invited representative of the First People's Congress of Henan Province. Known as "one of the eight famous people in Zhongzhou".

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Jing Qijun

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Baidu encyclopedia-Wei

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Baidu encyclopedia-Mozi

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhuangzi

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Shang Tang