Abstract: The citation of academic works reflect the learning and thinking of scholars Whether or not to participate the reproduction of knowledge. Zhang Shunhui quote Liu Xianxin's Tai Shi Gong Shu Zhi Yi and Refutation of Shi Tong, which reflects the influence of tui shi xue. Ye ying quoted liu xianxin's discussion more than 50 times, which showed the charm of tui shi xue. Liu Yizheng also cited liu xianxin's Zhi Shi Xu Lun to create the corresponding academic atmosphere. There exists an academic identity between Liu Yizheng, Zhang Shunhui, Ye Ying and Liu Xianxin. The link of this identity is the warmth, respect and inheritance of traditional historiography.

Key words: Liu Xianxin, Liu Yizheng, Ye Ying, Zhang Shunhui