Study On Zhu Xizu’s Academic Activities During The Anti-Japanese War

In the 1930 s and 1940 s,although China was in the midst of a war with Japan,the academic activities of scholars at that time showed an extremely active trend.And emerged a number of outstanding scholars,Zhu Xizu is one of the most representative scholar,his academic activities mainly include academic research,academic speech and academic intercourse three aspects.Academic research was the focus of Zhu Xizu’s academic activities.During the Anti-Japanese War,Zhu Xizu broadened his research horizons to economic history,national history,Taiwan history and other new fields.In the aspect of economic history research,Zhu Xizu made an in-depth study of iron money policies in the two Song Dynasties,and pointed out that the mass issue of iron money laid a hidden danger for the decline of the Song Dynasty in the future,so as to warn the national government to be careful about the issue of legal money.In the aspect of ethnic history research,Zhu Xizu researched the ethnic history of Yunnan,so as to warn young scholars not to blindly follow the academic viewpoints of western scholars,but to have the spirit of independent thinking.In the aspect of Taiwan history research,Zhu Xizu traced the history of Taiwan and believed that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China,trying to provide theoretical support for the recovery of Taiwan after the war.On the whole,his research topics pay special attention to social needs,and his academic attitude is assiduous,cultural confidence,rigorous and truth-seeking.Academic speech was an important means for Zhu Xizu to participate in national salvation and enlightenment.During the Anti-Japanese War,his academic speeches mainly included three aspects: specific topics,theoretical teaching and historical popularization.His lectures mainly included the examination of historical records,the methods of eliminating wars,the essentials of traditional classics,and theoretical teaching.Zhu Xizu communicated evolutionary historical views and scientific historical teaching methods to young students and teachers for many times.In the aspect of history popularization,Zhu Xizu paid special attention to the popularization of the history and place knowledge of Southwest nationalities,in order to promote the spirit of patriotism.Zhu Xizu’s academic speeches show his academic responsibility of seeking truth and correcting mistakes,his emphasis on scientific methods and his practical view of combining academic and practical aspects.Academic intercourse was an important part of Zhuxizu’s academic activities.During the Anti-Japanese War,Zhu Xizu maintained close academic contact with distinguished distinguished scholars including Luo Xianglin,Jin Yufu,Zhang Yuji,etc.Their friendship involved the maintenance of history museum,protection of ancient books,curriculum arrangement,dissertation writing,etc.It can be found from the course of social intercourse that Zhu Xizu favored later learning and attached importance to the characteristics of Chinese history and culture.During the Anti-Japanese War,Zhu Xizu made full use of his knowledge and saved his country through various academic activities.Zhu Xizu’s academic activities showed the sense of social responsibility and noble character of the advanced intellectuals in that particular era who overcame difficulties and relieved the country’s worries.Today,the international situation is complex and China is still undergoing "profound changes unseen in a century".To carry forward the fine spirit of previous scholars is of irreplaceable significance to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.