The Grand Canal, which has flowed for more than 2,500 years, carries the rich history of the Chinese nation. If you want to understand these 2500 years, you must first understand the "Grand Canal characters" behind them. Whether it is in the formulation of national policies, the planning of the Route of the Grand Canal, or the construction and management of the canal after its completion, they are inseparable from their lives and wisdom.
With the publication of the "Grand Canal Character Stories" series of books, the outstanding figures and historical stories that had an important impact on the Grand Canal were summarized, and when the pages were turned, the past events of the storm and ups and downs were presented one by one.
At present, the series has published 10 volumes, one for each character.
They are: "The First Man To Excavate the Grand Canal - Fu Cha", "The Pioneer of the Jianghuai Canal - Chen Deng", "The Founder of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal - Yang Guang", "The First Person to Manage Money with the Help of the Grand Canal - Liu Yan", "The Actual Surveyor of the Grand Canal - Shen Kuo", "The Designer of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal - Guo Shoujing", "The Doer who Reopened the Ming and Qing Dynasties - Song Li", "The Pioneer of the Water Transport System in the Ming Dynasty - Chen Xuan", "The Explorer of the Comprehensive Management of the Huanghuai Transport in the Early Qing Dynasty - Jin Fu", "The Pioneer of the Governance of the Modern Grand Canal - Zhang Xiao".
The "Grand Canal Character Stories" series of books is planned and published by Nanjing Publishing and Media Group (Nanjing Publishing House) organized by many authoritative experts. In terms of time, from the Spring and Autumn Warring States period to the Republic of China period, the space covers the Sui and Tang Grand Canal, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Zhejiang East Canal.
Each volume is written by authors with expertise, and strives to use vivid and lively language, fascinating storylines, and rich and colorful knowledge development on the basis of accurately grasping historical facts, to portray the main experiences of each Grand Canal character, involving river planning, water conservancy construction, water transport management, management of transportation thoughts and practices, research writings and future influences, etc., while refracting the trajectory of the Grand Canal, fully demonstrating the close relationship between these characters and the Grand Canal, as well as the role played in the changes of the Grand Canal.
Mr. Zhang Tinghao, chairman of the Grand Canal Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Cultural Heritage and former president of the China Cultural Heritage Research Institute, served as the editor-in-chief of the series. He gave a high evaluation to the series of books: "A good teacher and friend who knows and understands the history and culture of the Grand Canal is a masterpiece that shows the wisdom and wisdom of the Chinese nation and the brilliant splendor of Chinese civilization, and is worth recommending to the majority of young readers and friends."
Lu Haiming, general manager of Nanjing Publishing and Media Group and president of Nanjing Publishing House, also spoke highly of the series: "For the first time, the series of books comprehensively, systematically and vividly presents the moving stories and legends behind the precious heritage left to us by this ancestor. ”
The guidance of authoritative experts and the efforts of scholars of various professions have jointly ensured the smooth publication of this series of books, ensured that this series of books uses the most accurate historical materials to restore the real historical figures of the Grand Canal, systematically shows the close connection between the characters and the Grand Canal, and their role in promoting the history of the Grand Canal and inspiring future generations.
The reporter learned that the readers of the "Grand Canal Character Stories" series of books are positioned as the majority of teenagers, and it is a set of popular reading materials for the majority of young readers.
The style of about 50,000 words per book, the size of the book in small folios, and the exquisite high-definition illustrations of about 30 pieces per volume make this series of books more convenient for young people to read. Each book contains a wealth of knowledge to expand the "tips", expand the character image from multiple angles, so that readers can feel the story of the Grand Canal characters more three-dimensionally and vividly, and can be used as a "desk volume" and "pillow book" for contemporary teenagers to understand the cultural connotation of the Grand Canal and experience the spirit of the Grand Canal characters.
Correspondent Li Jing Modern Express + reporter Zheng Wenjing Lu Jie
Source: Grand Canal of China