How to appreciate the Imperial Art?

The Art of the Emperor was a controversial historical novel written by Liu Kezhuang. Here are some suggestions for appreciating the book: 1. Read the first half: It is recommended to read the first half of the Emperor's Art first, namely the Spring and Autumn Dew and the Book of Changes. This can better understand the author's historical and philosophical thinking. 2. Understand the author's background and historical background: The author, Liu Kezhuang, was an official during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, so his works have a certain historical and cultural background. Understanding the author's background and historical background would allow one to better understand his works. 3. Pay attention to character shaping: There are many complex and profound characters in the Art of Emperors, such as Confucius, Xunzi, Li Si, etc. When reading, you need to pay attention to the character, behavior, and thoughts of these characters and think about how the author uses these characters to express historical and philosophical thinking. 4. Think about the author's views and opinions: The author puts forward many unique views and opinions in the work, such as "A gentleman who is strong in nature should constantly strive for self-improvement","A gentleman who is good at geography should carry things with virtue", etc. When reading, you need to consider whether the author's views and opinions are consistent with historical facts and have a certain philosophical significance. 5. Appreciate the plot and structure of the work: The plot and structure of the Emperor are very complicated and require a certain amount of historical and cultural background knowledge to understand. When reading, you need to pay attention to the plot and structure of the work, such as how the author constructs the relationship between different characters, how to arrange the time and order of events, etc. To appreciate " The Art of the Emperor " required a certain amount of historical and philosophical knowledge, as well as attention to the plot and structure of the work. By reading the first half to understand the author's background and philosophical thinking, then reading in depth to think about the author's views and insights, and finally appreciating the plot and structure of the work, you can better understand the book.