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Chapter 1213 Blood Connection (Third update, please subscribe)
The subway slowly pulled into the station. It was the morning rush hour at eight o'clock. People poured into the station like a tide. The carriage was as crowded as a can of sardines, dark and dense.

In a crowded carriage, it is inevitable that some people will be talking in low voices.

People talk about various topics, mostly related to the stock market. After all, in Nanyang, most people hold shares in companies and other enterprises, and now with more and more people investing in the stock market, so...

Listening to the conversations around him, Qian Haiyue sighed. At this moment, his thoughts were in a mess. Occasionally, he would look at the newspaper in his hand. The news headlines on it were shocking. It was for this reason that Nanyang would launch a massive donation campaign around the New Year.

Thinking about this, Qian Haiyue walked out of the subway car with his briefcase as the subway station arrived. When he left the subway station, he saw several scout boys standing there holding donation boxes and calling for donations. Passersby would always put some money in the boxes. When passing by, Qian Haiyue also took out a few dollars and put them in.

Afterwards, he hurried away amid the scout's thanks, and soon he arrived at the Nanhai National Academy. Although this academy is a private school, it is the top national studies institution in Nanyang. The school uses traditional Chinese culture as the object of teaching and research, which is unique in Nanyang and even in the entire Tang world. The national academy has a strong academic atmosphere, and teachers from different schools gather together.

Qian Haiyue is the Dean of Academic Affairs of the Academy. In addition to teaching classes, he constantly proofreads the manuscript of "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" he compiled. Although the first draft was completed more than ten years ago, he has been constantly proofreading it over the past ten years and often lends the manuscript to friends for corrections and revisions.

As usual, after arriving at school, Qian Haiyue went to the classroom to teach the students. After two classes, he just arrived at the office and heard his assistant say.

"Dean, you have a visitor in your office."

Have guests? In the office?

After opening the door and seeing who was coming, Qian Haiyue was surprised:
"Mr. Bin Si!"

The guest was none other than President Qian Mu of New Asia College. How could Qian Haiyue not be surprised by his visit?

"You're welcome. We are not only from the same hometown, but also from the same clan. We are also somewhat relatives."

Qian Mu smiled and said:

"I am taking the liberty of visiting you this time because I was reading your History of the Southern Ming Dynasty a few days ago and I have some questions that I want to ask you for advice."

"What's confusing?"

Qian Haiyue couldn't help but be stunned. After all, the person in front of him was a great historian. If he had any questions, it must be that there was something wrong with what he wrote.

"Your History of the Southern Ming Dynasty is very well written, but there are a few things I don't understand."

Qian Mu quickly explained:
"I noticed some strange places in this book. For example, starting from the 17th year of the Yongli reign, the first sentence of each year is "Zhengshuo is in Dongdu/Dongning". The three words "Mingshuo is dead" were not placed on the day Zheng surrendered to the Qing Dynasty in July of the 37th year of the Yongli reign, nor on the day the Qing army entered Dongning in August. Instead, they were placed on the day Zheng Keshuang and others shaved their heads and entered Beijing. It's almost like they were counting on their fingers to postpone the "Mingshuo" by days. I want to know why this is the case?"

Facing Qian Mu's question, Qian Haiyue thought for a moment and said:
"Mr. Bin Si, I started writing the book "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty" in 1931 and completed the first draft in the autumn of 1944."

Qian Haiyue's answer made Qian Mu fall into deep thought. This time determined the characterization and style of this book, just like when he wrote "Outline of National History". At that time, the war of resistance was so desperate that Qian Mu wrote the outline of national history. During the most difficult period of the war of resistance, people once thought it was a war of national destruction. This despair permeated all walks of life. As a historian, Qian Mu, out of a sense of national responsibility, worked day and night to complete a general history of China.

"At that time, the war of resistance was in full swing and the nation was in danger. Mr. Bin Si once vowed to "write a general history of China, telling the vicissitudes and greatness of Chinese civilization, so that future generations will not forget the pioneering work of their ancestors and forever carry forward the national spirit." Haiyue was not talented, and at that time, he did not dare to compare with Mr. Bin, but his state of mind was the same as his."

In fact, it is a history book written with the mentality of possible national destruction. However, Qian Mu wrote "Outline of Chinese History" for the inheritance of civilization, to leave a general history of China for future generations, and to restore the country.

Facing the aggressive Japanese army and the reality of continuous defeat, everyone had already given up hope. The optimistic people at that time were already thinking about rebuilding China and restoring the country after its demise.

When the country was about to perish, Mr. Qian Mu began to write "Outline of National History". Unlike other people in ancient times who hoped to leave their names in history by writing history, when he wrote "Outline of National History", he did not think about leaving his name in history at all. He only thought about writing the last history book written by the Chinese people. He hoped that "Outline of National History" could inspire the national pride of the Chinese people, revive China, and complete the cause of restoring the country.

Qian Haiyue's "History of Southern Ming" is more of a sentimental story, a sadness and reluctance in the face of the demise of the world. It is for this reason that he counted on his fingers to extend the "Mingshuo" by days, just like in that desperate era, when he opened his eyes every day, the country was still resisting and fortunately, the country was still there, but what would tomorrow be like? No one knew.

In fact, they both have the same mentality. Only those who have experienced such despair can resonate with them in this way.

Listening to Qian Haiyue's answer, Qian Mu nodded and said:

"I understand. If I am lucky enough, I hope to write a preface for your History of the Southern Ming Dynasty."

That day, Qian Haiyue and Qian Mu chatted for a long time. They were still in the restaurant at lunch time, eating simple meals while chatting about history, Chinese studies, and of course the integration of Western culture and Chinese culture. Of course, this is also the goal of New Asia College - Qian Mu wanted to integrate Western culture into Chinese culture and run a special Chinese studies university; while the Chinese Academy wanted to run an ordinary Chinese studies university.

Although the educational philosophies are different, the two schools still have something in common, which is inheritance, passing on the Chinese civilization on this land.

Just like the people on this land, they came here, reproduced here, they will live on this land and spread Chinese civilization here.

Civilizations will converge and merge here.

In this way, the two chatted for an unknown amount of time. When they were about to part, looking at the bustling streets, Qian Mu sighed:
"When I was compiling the Outline of National History, I thought the country was going to perish, so I thought about passing on our civilization and letting future generations know that our country and our nation have such a glorious history and splendid culture. Later, we won, and the national crisis was over, although... but now, what we have to do is to spread, to spread the Chinese civilization on this land..."

Although there is only one word difference between inheritance and dissemination, their meanings are completely different, especially in that special situation.

"Yes, the reason why we Tang people are Tang people is because of our culture!"

"really……"

Casting his eyes towards the poster in the distance, and staring at it for a while, Qian Mu said:

"No matter where we are, no matter how far apart we are, our common culture connects us. I think this is why we are here."

In fact, this is also the reason why Li Yian funded the National Academy and New Asia College, for the inheritance of Chinese civilization on this land.

……

Once again, while flipping through the Outline of Chinese History, Li Yian was still reading with great interest, and even thought of asking Qian Mu to come and give him a lecture. After reading for a while, he closed the book in his hand, and then smiled at Lin Jiachao who was sitting opposite him:
"As soon as I read the book, I was fascinated. This "Outline of National History" is indeed very suitable for Nanyang!"

Listening to your sigh, Lin Jiachao said quickly:
"Your Excellency is right. When I first read the Outline of Chinese History when it was first published, I realized that Chinese civilization has a long history and is so glorious. It was only after the Qing Dynasty that we became the "sick man of East Asia." This strengthened my belief that the war of resistance must be won..."

Lin Jiachao's answer made Li Yian nod repeatedly.

Although in another world, this book has mixed reviews, with some criticizing it for over-glorifying Chinese traditional culture and history, and calling it conservative, and a defender of traditional culture, they completely ignored the original intention of this book - it was written for the Chinese people after the country was destroyed.

In fact, people at that time were aware of this point. After the September 18th Incident, Jinling ordered that the general history of China be made a compulsory course in universities. Why was it made a compulsory course? Because the situation at that time was that the country was about to fall apart. After Japan occupied Northeast China, it promoted Japanese-style education in Northeast China, taught Japanese, abandoned Chinese history, studied Japanese culture and Japanese history, and made the people in the occupied areas receive Japanese education. This was undoubtedly the highest degree of cultural aggression. To destroy a country, the most important thing is to destroy its culture. When no one follows a culture, it will naturally die out.

Therefore, they need to learn general history and study diplomacy, because the foundation of a country is its history!
"Mr. Qian knew that as a historian, he was not only responsible for teaching and educating people, but also for preserving the Chinese culture. The situation was declining, and no one knew what would happen tomorrow or next year. Therefore, Mr. Qian wrote this book with a heart dedicated to the people of the fallen nation. He also hoped that this book would help people remember that they were still Chinese during the invasion of the Japanese invaders. If they were occupied one day, they would still remember that they were the heirs of Chinese civilization and would be able to rise up and resist instead of being assimilated and brainwashed. Just like our compatriots during the Qing Dynasty, after a long time, they would not only become slaves of foreign races, but would even help the tyrants to commit atrocities."

When mentioning these, Li Yian's tone became a little heavy. After all, that was the most tragic and darkest period in Chinese history.

He shook his head and threw these thoughts out of his mind, then Li Yian said:

"This history book written for the people of a fallen nation is actually the most suitable for Nanyang and suitable for Nanyang students to read. Jiachao, do you know why?"

Facing your question, Lin Jiachao thought for a moment and replied:

“This is because when Mr. Qian Mu compiled the Outline of Chinese History, his purpose was to let future generations know that our country and our nation have such a glorious history and splendid culture.

Therefore, the focus is on describing the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties, and focusing on the advantages of ancient Chinese politics, economy, and culture. Because if the whole five thousand years were all about "eating people", who would think about restoring the country, and how can we inspire national pride? "

Looking at His Excellency who nodded in agreement, Lin Jiachao continued:

"I am a Nanyang person living in Nanyang, but my roots are in Tangshan. I am connected to the Chinese people by blood, so I should be proud of my nation. Therefore, this "Outline of National History" is the most suitable history book for Nanyang. It tells us that the Chinese ancestors created such a glorious history and splendid culture, so they would naturally take the initiative to strengthen this blood connection, rather than dilute it."

(End of this chapter)