What was the use of the opening part of the novel for writing Kong Yiji?

The beginning of the novel could attract the reader's interest by describing a specific character and lay the foundation for the development of the story. For the character Kong Yiji, the beginning of the novel could be used in the following ways: 1. Prominent Kong Yiji's loneliness and tragic fate: The beginning of the novel can describe Kong Yiji living in a poor and lonely environment. Due to various reasons, he could not escape the oppression and exploitation of society and finally died tragically. Such a description could attract the attention of the readers and make them resonate with Kong Yiji's fate. 2. Portraying the image of Kong Yiji: At the beginning of the novel, we can use Kong Yiji's language, behavior, and psychology to portray his image so that readers can better understand his character and inner world. For example, he could be a kind and optimistic person, but he could also be selfish and cruel. These characteristics could play an important role in the subsequent development of the story. 3. Lead to the following story: The beginning of the novel can lead to the following story theme and plot development by describing Kong Yiji's life and fate. For example, the novel could describe Kong Yiji being sentenced for stealing books, which led to a series of discussions about human nature and society. The beginning of the novel could attract the reader's interest by describing a specific character and lay the foundation for the development of the story. At the same time, it could also draw out the following story by describing the character's image.