Su Xun, whose real name is Mingyun and whose real name is Lao Quan, was a famous writer, historian and philosopher in the Song Dynasty, and was respected by later generations as one of the eight masters in the Tang and Song Dynasties. He is famous for his outstanding literary and philosophical achievements, and one of his most famous works is Six Kingdoms.

The Theory of Six Kingdoms is an article on the history of the six countries during the Warring States Period, which mainly discusses the historical changes and political, military and economic characteristics of the six countries during the Warring States Period. By analyzing the politics, economy and culture of the six countries, Su Xun expounded the historical destiny and the reasons for the rise and fall of the six countries during the Warring States Period, and expressed his own historical and political views.

Su Xun put forward many important historical viewpoints and theories in The Six Kingdoms, the most famous of which is the viewpoint that the Six Kingdoms were shattered, and the war was unfavorable, which was blamed on Qin. In his view, the six countries perished not because of unfavorable wars or improper strategies, but because of their political, economic and cultural deficiencies, especially the bribery of Qin State, which led to their own decline. This view was widely accepted and quoted by later generations, which had a far-reaching impact on China's history and politics.

The creative background of Six Kingdoms;

1. Political background: In the middle of the Northern Song Dynasty, the rulers carried out a series of reforms such as the Qingli New Deal, which led to domestic political turmoil and intensified ethnic contradictions. Su Xun witnessed this chaotic political situation and was deeply worried. So he wrote this article, trying to express his political views and prospects for the future of the country through the discussion of the history of the six countries.

2. Cultural background: During the Northern Song Dynasty, Confucianism gradually declined and Buddhism and Taoism gradually prevailed. Su Xun was deeply worried about this, so he tried to revive Confucianism by discussing the history of the six countries, emphasizing the values advocated by Confucianism, such as loyalty to the monarch, patriotism, propriety and justice, and honesty and shame, in order to invigorate the national spirit.

3. Personal experience: When Su Xun was young, he traveled around and learned about the political, economic and cultural situations of various countries, which had a far-reaching impact on his later literary creation. At the same time, he also received a good education in his family, with profound cultural background and extensive knowledge. These experiences laid a solid foundation for his literary creation.

4. Historical background: The Warring States Period was a turbulent period in China's history, and countries fought against each other, forming a complex political pattern. Su Xun wrote this article through an in-depth study of the history of this period, trying to sum up the historical experience and lessons by discussing the history of the six countries, so as to provide reference for the political reform in the Northern Song Dynasty.