(1) Comments: Including philosophy, political theory and essays mainly focusing on comments. Sharp pen, accurate argument. Tian Shuo is a masterpiece of philosophical papers. (Feudalism and Criminal Debate are the representative works of medium and long political essays. Jin Wengong's theory of asking the original, Dong's argument and Yi's nine-section praise are all representatives of short political theory. )

There is a simple materialistic element in his philosophy. His political thoughts are mainly embodied in the progressive social historical view that emphasizes "potential" and the Confucian people-oriented thought. But also influenced by Buddhism, especially when they are frustrated politically, they often seek spiritual liberation from Buddhism.

(2) Fable: Inheriting and developing the traditions of Zhuangzi, Han Feizi, Lu Chunqiu, Liezi and the Warring States Policy, it was mostly used to satirize and attack the ugly phenomenon of the society at that time. Innovate, create whimsy, and make good use of anthropomorphic artistic images of various animals to express philosophical or political views.

Representative works include Three Rings, Linjiang Elk, Guizhou Donkey, Yongjia Mouse, Biography and Biography. Laughing and cursing, because things are small, show a high degree of humor and irony.

(3) Biography: Inherited the tradition of Historical Records and Hanshu, and made some innovations (representative works include Anecdote of Duan Taiwei, Biography of Zi Ren, Biography of Hejian, Story of Snake Catcher, etc. Some works are exaggerated and fictional on the basis of real people, such as fables and novels (such as Song Qingchuan and Planting Trees).

(4) Landscape Travels: The most popular ones are written after being demoted, and Yongzhou's works are even better. (Representative works: Travel Notes at the Beginning of the Western Hills Banquet, Music Circles, Western Hills in Music Circles, Xiaoshitang to Xiaoqiuxi, Yuan Jiake, Shiqu, Shi Jian and Koishiyama)

The work not only contains his own experience and resentment through the beautiful scenery, but also describes the author's quiet mood and shows his pursuit of spiritual sustenance in extreme depression. As for the direct description of the scenery, it is steep and clean, or beautiful and pleasant, and reproduces the beauty of nature with delicate language.