The archetype of Hongzhou historical figure in Yanxi Strategy was Hongzhou of Ming Dynasty (1580 - 1649), who was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. Hong Zhou was a famous politician and writer in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. His political talent and literary talent were highly praised. He had held many official positions, including the head of the Ministry of Rites, the head of the Nanjing Ministry of Justice, and the head of the Nanjing Ministry of Civil Affairs. In addition, he was also good at calligraphy. In Yanxi Strategy, Hongzhou was portrayed as a bureaucrat with a strong desire for power and arrogance. He eventually led to his downfall because of a conflict with the emperor. Hong Zhou's archetype did have a similar character image in history, but his political talent and arrogant personality were different from the description in Yanxi Strategy.