Chapter 1213: Connected by Blood (Third update, please subscribe)
The subway slowly entered the station. It was the morning rush hour at eight o'clock in the morning. People poured into the station like a tide, and the carriages were crowded. Like a can of sardines, black and dark.
In the crowded carriage, it is inevitable that some people will whisper about something.
People are talking about a variety of topics, most of which are related to the stock market. After all, in Nanyang, most people hold shares in companies and other enterprises, and now as more and more people More people invest in the stock market, so...
Listening to the voices around him, Qian Haiyue let out a long sigh. At this time, his thoughts were chaotic. Occasionally, he would look at the newspaper in his hand and the news headlines on it. It is shocking, and it is precisely for this reason that around the New Year, Nanyang will launch a massive donation activity.
Thinking in his mind, Qian Haiyue walked out of the subway car with his briefcase when the subway arrived. When he left the subway station, he could see several boy scouts standing there holding donation boxes and calling for donations. Passersby passed by. Some money would always be stuffed in. When passing by, Qian Haiyue also took out a few dollars and stuffed them in.
Then, with the Scout's thanks, he hurriedly left. Soon, he arrived at Nanhai Chinese Academy. Although this college is a private school, it is the top Chinese learning institution in Nanyang. The school is named after the Chinese Traditional culture is the object of teaching and research, which is unique in Nanyang and even the entire Tang Dynasty world. The Academy of Chinese Studies has a strong academic atmosphere, and teachers from different schools gather together.
As for Qian Hai, the dean of Yuezheng College, as the dean, in addition to giving lectures every day, he is constantly revising the manuscript of "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" that he wrote, although it was as early as more than ten years ago. The first draft was completed years ago. But in the past ten years, he has been constantly revising, and often lends his manuscripts to friends, asking them for corrections and corrections.
As usual, after arriving at the school, Qian Haiyue went to the classroom to teach the students. After two classes, when he arrived at the office, he heard what the assistant said.
"Provost, you have a visitor in your office."
Have guests? In the office?
Opening the door to see clearly who was coming, Qian Haiyue said in surprise:
"Mr. Binsi!"
The guest was none other than Qian Muyuan of New Asia College Sir, how could Qian Haiyue not be surprised by his visit.
“You’re welcome, we are not only fellow villagers, we are also members of our sect, and we are somewhat related.”
Qian Mu smiled and said:
"I took the liberty of visiting you this time because when I was reading your "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" a few days ago, I had something I didn't understand and wanted to ask you for advice."
"I don't understand. "
Qian Haiyue couldn't help but be stunned. After all, the person in front of him was a master of history. If there was anything he didn't understand, there must be something wrong with his own writing.
"Your "History of Southern Ming Dynasty" is very well written, but there are just a few things that I don't understand."
Qian Mu quickly explained:
"I noticed that there are some places in this book that are very strange. For example, starting from the seventeenth year of Yongli in this book, the first sentence of each year is "Zhengshuo is here" The words "Dongdu/Dongning" and "Mingshuo died" were not placed on the day of Jiaxu Zheng's surrender to the Qing Dynasty in July of the 37th year of the Yongli calendar, nor on the day of Renzi's Qing army entering Dongning in August. It was placed on the day when Zheng Keshuang had his hair cut and entered Beijing, and he almost postponed it for "Mingshuo" by the day. I want to know why. "
Facing Qian Mu's inquiry, Qian asked. Haiyue thought for a moment and said:
"Mr. Binsi, I started writing my book "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" in 31, and completed the first draft in the autumn of 44."
Qian Haiyue's answer made Qian Mu fall into deep thought. This time determines the nature and style of this book, just like when he wrote the "Outline of National History". When the Anti-Japanese War was so desperate that Qian Mu wrote the Outline of National History . During the most difficult period of the Anti-Japanese War, people once thought it was a war to subjugate the country. This desperate mood permeated all walks of life. As a historian, Qian Mu worked tirelessly to complete a general history of China out of a sense of national responsibility.
"The Anti-Japanese War was in full swing and the nation was in danger. Mr. Binsi once vowed, "We will write a general history of China to tell the vicissitudes and greatness of Chinese civilization so that future generations will not forget the entrepreneurship of their ancestors and perpetuate the national spirit. "Hai Yue is not talented. At that time, he did not dare to compare with Mr., but his state of mind was the same as Mr."
In fact, it was a history book written with a mentality of possibly subjugating the country, but Qian Mu wrote "Outline of National History" " is for the inheritance of civilization, to leave a general history of China for future generations, and for the restoration of the country.
Faced with the menacing Japanese army and the reality of retreat, everyone had long given up any hope. At that time, the optimistic people were already thinking about rebuilding China and the plan to restore the country after its collapse.
At the time when the country was about to be destroyed, Mr. Qian Mu began to write the "Outline of National History". Unlike other people in ancient times who hoped to leave a name in history by compiling history, when he wrote the "Outline of National History", he did not think about leaving a name in history at all. He only thought of one thing, and that was to write the last thing written by the people of this country. This history book. It is hoped that the "Outline of National History" can inspire the national pride of overseas Chinese, revive China, and complete the great cause of national restoration.
Qian Haiyue's "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" is more of a kind of sentimentality, sadness and reluctance when facing the destruction of the world. It is precisely because of this that he would press his fingers for "Mingshuo" The sky is stretching back, just like in that desperate era, when I open my eyes every day, the country is still resisting. Fortunately, the country is still there, but what will tomorrow look like? No one knows.
In fact, the mentality of both of them is the same. Only people who have experienced that kind of despair can have such spiritual resonance with them.
Listening to Qian Haiyue's answer, Qian Mu nodded and said:
"I understand. If I am lucky enough, I hope to write a preface to your "History of Southern Ming Dynasty"."
< br>On this day, Qian Haiyue and Qian Mu chatted for a long time. Until lunch, they were still in the restaurant, eating simple meals while chatting about history and Chinese studies. Of course, we also talked about the integration of Western culture and Chinese culture. Of course, this was also the goal of New Asia College - Qian Mu wanted to integrate Western culture into Chinese culture and build a special Chinese studies university; while the Chinese College wanted to build an ordinary Chinese studies university.
Although their educational philosophies are different, the two schools still have something in common, which is inheritance, and the inheritance of Chinese civilization on this land.
Just like the people on this land, they came here and thrived here. They will live on this land and spread Chinese civilization here.
Civilizations will meet and merge here.
Just like this, the two of them chatted for who knows how long. When they were about to part, looking at the bustling streets, Qian Mu sighed:
"When I was writing the "Outline of National History", I thought that the country was going to When we died, we wanted to pass on our civilization and let future generations know that our country and our nation still have such a glorious history and splendid culture. Later, we won and the country was in danger. The situation is over, although...but now, what we have to do is to spread and spread Chinese civilization on this land..."
Although there is only one word difference between inheritance and transmission, the meanings of the two are completely different, especially in that special situation.
"Yes, the reason why we Tang people are Tang people is because of our culture!"
"Indeed..."
Looking at the poster in the distance, staring at it After looking at the poster for a while, Qian Mu said:
“No matter where we Tang people are, no matter how far apart we are, our common culture connects us by blood. I think this is why we are here. ”
In fact, this is also the reason why Li Yi'an funded the Chinese Academy of Sciences and New Asia College, for the inheritance of Chinese civilization on this land.
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Once again, when looking through the "Outline of National History", Li Yian was still reading it with gusto, and even had the idea of asking Qian Mu to come over and give him a lecture. After reading like this for a while, he closed the book in his hand, and then smiled at Lin Jiachao sitting opposite:
"As soon as I read the book, I became fascinated. This "Outline of National History" is indeed It is very suitable for Nanyang!”
Listening to your exclamation, Lin Jiachao said quickly:
"What your Excellency said is true. When I first read the "Outline of National History" when it was released, I realized that our Chinese civilization has a long history and how glorious it is. Only after the Qing Dynasty did we become the "sick man of East Asia". Only then did we become firm. The belief that we will win the war..."
Lin Jiachao's answer made Li Yian nod his head repeatedly.
Although in another world, there are mixed reviews for this book. The criticism is that it over-beautifies Chinese traditional culture and history, is conservatism, and is a defender of traditional culture. But they completely ignored the original intention of this book - it was written for the people after the country's subjugation.
In fact, people at the time were aware of this. After the September 18th Incident, Jinling ordered the general history of China to be made a required course in universities. Why should it be a required course? Because of the situation at that time, the country will not be a country. After Japan occupied the Northeast, it promoted Japanese education in the Northeast, learned Japanese, abandoned Chinese history, practiced Japanese culture and Japanese history, and allowed the people in the occupied areas to receive Japanese education. This is undoubtedly the highest degree of cultural invasion. To destroy a country, the most important thing is to destroy a country's culture. When no one follows a culture, it naturally dies.
That’s why they want to learn general history, because the foundation of a country is its history!
"Mr. Qian knows that as a historian, he not only shoulders the role of teaching and educating people, but also has the responsibility to leave the fire of Chinese culture. The current situation is declining, and no one knows what tomorrow and next year will bring. Therefore, Mr. Qian wrote this work with a heart in mind for the subjugated people, and he also hoped that this work would allow people to remember that they were still Chinese during the invasion of the Japanese invaders. .. If one day we are occupied, we should still remember that we are the heirs of Chinese civilization and be able to stand up and resist, instead of being assimilated and brainwashed. Just like our compatriots during the Qing Dynasty, over time, they will not only become willing to become foreigners. Slaves will even help others do evil."
Li Yian's tone became a little heavier when he mentioned this. After all, it was the most tragic and darkest experience in Chinese history.
Shaked his head and shook these thoughts out of his mind, and then Li Yian said:
“This history book written for the subjugated people is actually the most suitable for Nanyang, and it is suitable as Nanyang. Students’ knowledge of history and reading, Jiachao, do you know why?”
Faced with your question, Lin Jiachao thought for a moment and replied:
"This is because when Mr. Qian Mu wrote the "Outline of National History", his purpose was to let future generations know that our country and our nation still have such a glorious history and splendid culture.
So, focus on In the description of the prosperous Han and Tang Dynasties, the focus is on the political, economic, and cultural advantages of ancient China, because if the word "cannibalism" is used throughout the past five thousand years, who would think about restoring the country? How can we inspire the nation’s national pride?”
Looking at Your Excellency who nodded in agreement, Lin Jiachao continued:
“I am a Nanyang person in Nanyang, but my roots are in Tangshan and I have Chinese blood. Connected, we should naturally be proud of our nation. Therefore, this "Outline of National History" is the most suitable history book for Nanyang. It tells us that the Chinese sages have created such a glorious history and splendid culture, and they will take the initiative to strengthen this bloodline as a matter of course. Contact, rather than downplaying this connection”
(End of this chapter)