The Use of Wei and Jin Commentaries by Kong Yingda in the Mao Shi Zheng Yi
When compiling Mao Shi Zheng Yi,Kong Yingda quoted the interpretations of Zheng Xuan,Wang Su,and Sun Yu to explain the Book of Songs,displaying his understanding and attitude towards these ancient annotations of the Wei and Jin dynasties.Zheng Xuan recorded his discussions on the Book of Songs in Zheng Zhi,which are further explanations of Mao Zhuan and Zheng Jian.Wang Su's commentary followed Mao Zhuan but contradicted Zheng Jian,providing detailed explanations or supplementary interpretations of Mao Zhuan.Sun Yu either praised the strengths of Zheng Xuan's interpretations or maintained a neutral stance.By integrating these interpretations in his Mao Shi Zheng Yi,Kong Yingda made them more coherent,showing his ambition to unify interpretations of the poems and resolve disputes.
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