司马迁生于汉武帝建元六年——对《史记索隐》所引《博物志》佚文的再认识

Sima Qian Was Born in the Sixth Year of Jianyuan in Emperor Wu of Han Period——The Rethought on Lost Article in Natural History Cited by Shiji Suoyin

《史记索隐》所引张华《博物志》佚文是考证司马迁生年最重要的史料。它的可靠性已经得到了学界的肯定。有证据表明,施丁先生误读了这条史料。正确的解读应该是:"太史令茂陵显武里大夫司马【迁】,年二十八。【元封】三年六月【乙卯】除,六百石。"据此,司马迁生于汉武帝建元六年。

Shiji Suoyin which quoted Lost Article of Zhang Hua＇s Natural History is the most important historical materials to re- search Sima Qian＇s date of birth. And its reliability has been affirmed by the academic community. There is evidence which explains that Shi Ding misunderstood this historical material. The correct interpretation should be this： ＂Sima Qian who was 28 was nomina- ted Taishiling on June, the third year of yuanfeng. And he could earn 600 Dans in one year. ＂ According to this, Sima Qian was born in the sixth year of Jianyuan in Emperor Wu of Han period.