In previous studies of Confucian classics in Han Dynasty

researchers use documents such as handed-down documents of Confucian classics or works of Han Dynasty. They pay little attention to works after Han Dynasty. In fact

Wei

Jin

Northern and Southern Dynasties after Han Dynasty

scholars are closely connected with studies of Confucian classics in Han Dynasty. The Book of Songs is important to poets in Wei

Jin

Northern and Southern Dynasties. Ruan Ji's handed down works quote a lot from The Book of Songs in different styles. They not only reflect the generality of strength of character

but also Ruan Ji's distinct personality from his paternal teaching and influence

and his personal talents. The Book of Songs quoted by Ruan Ji reflects that studies of The Book of Songs have great influence to literature creation. It also naturally preserves abundant study achievements in the period of Western and Eastern Han Dynasties. It also interpreted interaction relationship between literature and study of Confucian classics. Ruan Ji's works are famous for connotation and undermeaning. To search the origin of The Book Songs in his works is also helpful to find out his real purport and interest.