The ji genre记体 holds a position of significant importance in classical Chinese prose. Its emergence and evolution are closely linked to cliff inscriptions摩崖石刻. During the Han Dynasty， these inscriptions primarily served to record events or commemorate achievements. By the Six Dynasties period， a considerable number were dedicated to chronicling events or travelogues， aligning with the narrative-centric characteristic of the ji genre. After the Tang Dynasty， the composition of ji texts flourished. Although only a minority were subsequently engraved onto stone， and their stylistic forms evolved beyond the original cliff texts， their narrative essence remained unchanged. The development of the ji genre， from its origins to maturation， exhibits a transition from pure narrative to a blend of narration and reflection. This trend first became discernible in the cliff inscriptions of the Six Dynasties period.