Lu Xi, whose name is Gongzhong, was the son of Lu Mao, a famous minister of Eastern Wu, Lu Xi was a talented official of the Wu State, and Lu Xi was known for his profound knowledge and quick thinking when he was young. His studious interest is reflected in his in-depth research in a variety of fields. His literary achievements are also very strong, and Lu Xi once wrote an autobiography, in which he mentioned the source of his writing inspiration and creative process. The works he mentions reflect a wide range of knowledge and profound literary attainments, such as his "Words and Words" inspired by Liu Xiang's "New Language", or "Interview Commentary" after reading Jia Yi's works.
Lu Xi has published nearly 100 articles, covering a wide range of academic fields. After the Jin State destroyed the Wu State, Lu Xi did not stop his brushstrokes and continued his literary creation. The Xizhou Qing Treatise is one of his most important works during this period, which not only made literary achievements, but also enhanced the reputation of his works by praising Zhuge Kongming's wisdom and virtue.
Among them, in the work "Comparative Discussion of Quality", Lu Xi commented on the characters at that time with a unique perspective and profound insights. He proposed a five-class grading scale to evaluate the character and talent of the character. The five tiers are:
The first-class people, such as Sun Hao, although they are unreasonable, rampant and brutal, have a fickle and unfathomable personality like a dragon and snake.
The second class of people, they avoid high positions, are willing to live in low positions, use money to cultivate and support their families, live in simple places, strictly abide by discipline, and are indifferent to fame and fortune.
The third class of people, they are sharp and angular, dedicated to the country, thinking about the strategy of governance, not hesitating noble, awe-inspiring because of their talents, and not afraid of power in governance.
The fourth class of people, they are considering the right time, even in troubled times, they can show their prominence, they do not forget their original intentions, they are loyal to the country, and they often offer small benefits.
The fifth class of people, they are gentle and respectful, they do not be the head of the flattery, and there is nothing to add, just calmly and pampering.
Lu Xi believes that most of the second-class people and above are hidden and far from remorse, while the third-class and below, although they have reputation and status, are close to negligence and trouble. He advocated that a true gentleman should hide his wisdom and fulfill the path of meekness.
This kind of classification and evaluation criteria undoubtedly illustrates Lu Xi's profound insight and unique insight. This view of his not only had a profound impact at the time, but also provided new perspectives and reflections for later generations of literary criticism and character evaluation.
During the Taikang period, the emperor of the Jin Dynasty issued an edict with clear instructions on the fate of fifteen people, including Lu Xi, a scholar from the south. Some of these scholars were condemned for their loyalty, and some of them chose to retire to the wilderness.
The edict mentions that the principals can be appointed in a ceremonial manner according to the position of these scholars. Once they arrive in a new place, appropriate positions should be awarded based on their talents to play their role. According to this edict, Lu Xi was appointed as a free cavalry attendant. It was a position at the emperor's side, with little power but a noble position, responsible for advising and advising the emperor. However, Lu Xi did not stay in this position for long, and soon after, he died.