Liang Qichao (1873-1929): leader and scholar of modern China's reformists. His courtesy name is Zhuoru, his nickname is Ren Gong, and he is also known as the owner of the Ice Drinking Room. A native of Xinhui, Guangdong (now Xinhui District, Jiangmen City). Guangxu (1875-1908) in the Qing Dynasty was the first person to be elected. With his mentor Kang Youwei, he advocated reform and reform, and was also known as "Kang Liang".
In 1895 (the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu), he went to Beijing to participate in the joint examination and followed Kang Youwei in launching a "public petition". In 1896, he edited "Current Affairs News" in Shanghai. He entered Beijing in 1898 and participated in the "Hundred Days Reform". He founded the Capital University Hall (renamed Peking University in 1912) and the Translation Book Bureau with the title of Sixth Rank. He fled to Japan after the "1898 Coup" in September 1898. He first edited "Qing Yi Bao" and then edited "Xin Min Cong Bao". He insisted on constitutionalism and royalism and was criticized by the democratic revolutionaries. However, he introduced Western bourgeois social, political and economic theories, which had a great influence on the intellectual circles at that time.
After the "Revolution of 1911" at the end of 1911, the Progressive Party was formed based on the Constitutional Party and served as the Chief Justice of Yuan Shikai's government. In 1916, he instigated Cai E to organize the National Defense Army to rebel against Yuan; later he organized the Research Department, cooperated with Duan Qirui, and served as the Chief Financial Officer.
During the "May 4th Movement" in 1919, the slogan "Down with the Confucius Family Store" was opposed. He advocated the "revolution in poetry" and the "revolution in novels" that promoted stylistic reform. The political papers he wrote in his early years were fluent and unrestrained in emotion. In his later years, he lectured at Tsinghua School (renamed Tsinghua University in 1928). His writings cover politics, economics, philosophy, history, language, religion, culture and art, phonology, etc. His works are compiled into "The Collection of Drinking Ice Room".
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This book helped me understand Liang Qichao's growth environment and family background. He received a good tutor since he was a child, and his father was diligent in his studies, which had a great influence on him. I think of my parents, who have always encouraged me to study hard and make continuous progress. The book also mentioned that Liang Qichao had difficulties in his official career, but he still worked hard without complaint. I admire this spirit very much. I think this book is very educational. It made me understand that success is not the only criterion. Hard work and persistence are equally important. I will recommend this book to my friends so that they can also be inspired by Liang Qichao's story.
This book helped me understand Liang Qichao's growth environment and family background. He received a good tutor since he was a child, and his father was diligent in his studies, which had a great influence on him. I think of my parents, who have always encouraged me to study hard and make continuous progress. The book also mentioned that Liang Qichao had difficulties in his official career, but he still worked hard without complaint. I admire this spirit very much. I think this book is very educational. It made me understand that success is not the only criterion. Hard work and persistence are equally important. I will recommend this book to my friends so that they can also be inspired by Liang Qichao's story.
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