How many big figures have come out of Yixing’s “Academician County” from ancient times to the present?
When people mention Jiangsu, they will first think of iconic cities such as Nanjing and Kunshan. Jiangnan has been a beautiful place since ancient times, with beautiful mountains and rivers and picturesque scenery.
The water and soil support each family, and the small town in Jiangnan with abundant resources has always been home to outstanding people, and the one that stands out in the south of the Yangtze River should be Yixing.
“China’s First Academician County” is the reputation given to Yixing by the outside world. It is true that Yixing has a large number of talents, ancient and modern sages, as bright as stars, and great writers emerge in endlessly.
Nowadays, it is a gathering of humanities. Many celebrities have been born here, and they have witnessed the vicissitudes of the country.
Yangxian culture is full of splendor
The east partition area borders Liyang to the west, Changxing to the south, and Changzhou to the north. Yixing was called Jingyi in ancient times and also called Yangxian. It is located in Jiangsu Province. The southwest corner is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has a suitable climate. It has always been loved by literati and people with lofty ideals.
The ancients wrote a poem praising: "The scenic spot was the ancient Yangxian, and the Qing Dynasty talents are now the chief officials." Yixing, which has been praised by sages from ancient times, is not only beautiful in scenery, but also has a long history and culture.
The high number of talents in Yixing is inseparable from the local historical tradition of advocating education. The famous local attraction Dongpo Academy has a connection with the great writer Su Shi.
It is said that Su Shi was demoted due to political struggle. When he passed through Yixing, he was infected by the local customs and customs. He simply wrote to Song Huizong, requesting to resign and live in seclusion here. The emperor agreed to his request because he appreciated Su Shi's talent. beg.
At this point, Su Shi began a comfortable retirement life in Yixing, but his talents naturally attracted many literati and scholars to come to study. The next year, a Dongpo College was built in the local area, which shows that the local people attach great importance to culture and education.
Yixing is known as "a place where literati dare not be arrogant". This title is not unfounded. In ancient times, Yixing produced 4 number one scholars, 10 prime ministers, and 385 Jinshi!
Such a huge group of intellectuals can’t help but be amazing. Some people jokingly call Yixing the “Long Vein Blessed Land”. Of course, this statement has a certain superstitious color, but it also puts a mysterious coat on Yixing. .
China's First Academician County
Yixing has always been a gathering place for elites. In ancient times, literati gathered here to discuss Confucian classics. In modern times, talents have emerged in large numbers here.
The reputation of “a county of academicians” and “a hometown of professors” has become synonymous with Yixing. Legendary deeds such as “seven doctors in one discipline” and “both father, son, brother and sister are professors” have greatly enhanced Yixing’s reputation. visibility.
Now we can see that many presidents of famous universities and academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences are from here. Physicist Mr. Zhou Peiyuan is a native of Yixing. As a veteran of the "two bombs and one satellite" project, he is also the president of Peking University.
Tang Xi and Tang Li, their father and son, who are both academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the famous Chinese painting master Xu Beihong, are all from this small county. So far, there have been 26 academicians here, and hundreds of them. university presidents and tens of thousands of professors.
In just a few decades, many academic talents have been born here, and Yixing has undoubtedly become a "talent training base" in the eyes of the world.
Academicians represent senior experts in a certain industry. Only scholars who have made outstanding contributions in the field of scientific research are eligible to be nominated for election, which shows how rare they are.
Yixing, a seemingly inconspicuous small county, has trained 26 academicians for the country and provided a think tank for national construction. The title of "China's First Academician County" is indeed well-deserved.
Now Yixing’s glorious light has not been dimmed by the passage of time. Yesterday’s honor is an inspiration and motivation for future generations. Yixing people who have listened to the glorious deeds of many predecessors since childhood should be more and more Self-motivation.
The success of our predecessors is even more inspiring. I believe that more talents from all walks of life will be born in this land that has given birth to countless talents.
Do outstanding people come from the spirit of the earth?
Since ancient times, Yixing has continuously provided many talents to the society.
If geniuses appear frequently in a place, it will inevitably attract social attention, but if it is Yixing, then everyone will be happy and silent, as if Yixing can produce outstanding talents and it has become a common thing in all walks of life. People Are you no longer curious about the large number of talents emerging in Yixing?
Of course not.
What the world pays more attention to is why Yixing can frequently produce talents?
Of course, there are many people who attribute their success to Feng Shui. They believe that Yixing’s good Feng Shui has led to many literati and scholars throughout the ages being born here.
Of course there is some truth to this statement. Yixing has pleasant scenery, beautiful environment, and comfortable climate, which is naturally suitable for reading and research. However, the legend of Yixing is definitely not just because of the beautiful scenery.
If you delve deeper into the success of education in Yixing, you will find a strong cultural atmosphere here. Generations of Yixing people have attached great importance to education, and the tradition of advocating culture has been integrated into their blood.
I believe that the literary giant Mr. Su Shi was willing to stay after seeing the rigorous academic attitude of Yixing people and discuss knowledge with a group of students who yearned for knowledge.
In the pre-Qin period, the cultures of the Wu, Chu and Yue kingdoms gathered here. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, the legend of Liang Zhu originated from here.
The people of ancient Yixing used their own efforts to show us the ancient historical and cultural heritage of Yixing.
In modern times, Yixing has actively introduced the Western educational concept of "Enter with leniency and strict with exit". Good education methods have laid the foundation for students to become talents.
The achievements of our predecessors are a benchmark. After being influenced by them, future generations will naturally be loyal to the research of scientific and cultural undertakings, passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, and the words and deeds of educators.
This has led to the formation of a good academic atmosphere in Yixing. This virtuous cycle has generated a strong cohesion, and people will naturally take the initiative to work hard for a certain goal in their subconscious minds.
One side of water, one side of soil, one side of culture
The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is pleasant, with green mountains and beautiful water, and the ink painting realm of hazy green smoke, gentle wind and drizzle, and the sound of canopied boats.
Stone roads covered with grass and moss, and pavilions nestled against mountains and rivers are people’s consistent impression of Jiangnan. It is precisely this beautiful scene of apricot blossoms and gentle rain that has nurtured the delicacy and wisdom of the people in the town.
The legend of Yixing has been written by people from generation to generation. When you walk into Yixing, you will be amazed by the ancient folk customs here. Walking on the bluestone road, you can feel the simplicity and sincerity of this town.
The scholarly fragrance of Dongpo Academy is still lingering on people's sleeves. The school's spirit of respecting teachers and valuing education permeates many students. The atmosphere of learning and knowledge is strong, and the writing style is passionate.
The road is long and long, and I will search up and down.
Yixing shows us its regional culture that has been passed down from generation to generation through its governance of the country and religion. This ancient and sacred land may not have magnificent buildings that shock the world, but it continues the academic spirit that has existed for thousands of years. , has gradually accumulated into a culture.