The article discusses how Liu Xie wrote a history of literature, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of literary development over ten generations. Liu Xie believed that the literature of the Zhou Dynasty and earlier periods were the peak achievements that later generations could not surpass. He also emphasized the importance of writing about kings in literature, which was his literary ideal. Overall, Liu Xie's work provides valuable insights into the history of literature and the evolution of literary styles over time.