Abstract: Retainer "ghostwrite" is a common cultural phenomenon in the ancient Chinese society. They participated or compiled many works, but mostly known as the other people's names. These works are involved in a variety of genres such as poetry, novels, tales and so on, the purpose and content of the textbook are different, and the effect is also complex. Through the analysis of the phenomenon of "ghostwriter" can not only distinguish the true or false, restore the true author of classical writings, but also through the truth, to understand historical events that occurred at that time.