Qu Yuan is an outstanding talent among Chu nobles. Proficient in history, literature and mythology, and have a thorough understanding of the national conditions and the way of governing the country; People are smart and eloquent. Sima Qian's Historical Records said that he was "knowledgeable, ambitious" and "good at rhetoric". In his twenties, he became a leftist in Chu Huaiwang. The picture on the left is only one level lower than Ling Yin of Chu State. He consulted with the King of Chu at home, issued orders, received guests abroad and dealt with princes. The king of Chu trusted him, asked him to draft laws and regulations, and sent him to the State of Qi to unite with the State of Qin. It shows that Qu Yuan is a talented person, but his reform spirit and measures have attracted the opposition and jealousy of the noble ministers of Chu. The representatives of the opponents are Chu Huaiwang's favorite concubine Zheng Xiu, son Zilan and Shangguan doctor Jin Shang. These people are short-sighted and jealous of talents. They only want to protect their aristocratic privileges, but they forget the long-term interests of the country. However, they are very powerful. They surround Chu Huaiwang all day, influencing Wang Huai's words and deeds. Chu Huaiwang, who was in a daze, listened to rumors and gradually alienated Qu Yuan.
Thus, there was a scene in which Qu Yuan threw himself into the river.
It is better to live than to die. It is better to live on your knees than to die standing. There is nothing wrong with both attitudes, but it seems to have more political influence now, but it can't just be regarded as a political show. Death is immortal, even if he wrote Li Sao, he is still a useless scholar. Looking back, death was worth it. There is another problem, that is, since the Seven Heroes of the Warring States belong to China in China, which country the later generations will serve is different. Looking back, Qu's "Ethan Sao" has become an example for future generations, largely because his patriotic feelings have influenced this river and made people understand and like it.