In the tweets of the official account, we can often see the collision and confrontation of various opinions. Today, we will explore a debate between Professor Yi Zhongtian and Mr. Du Gangjian, focusing on the origin and historical length of Chinese civilization. The difference in views between the two scholars has attracted widespread attention and discussion, so what is the historical truth behind this debate?
Professor Yi Zhongtian is a well-known scholar who has long been committed to the study of Chinese history. He made a striking point: Chinese civilization is only 3,700 years old. This view is based primarily on archaeological evidence, as well as an in-depth study of historical documents.
Professor Yi Zhongtian believes that in the past 3,700 years, the Chinese nation has gradually formed today's culture and national spirit in the process of continuous development and evolution. He stressed that the 3,700-year history is a witness to the growth and progress of the Chinese nation and a proof of our continuous exploration and struggle.
However, another scholar, Mr. Du Gangjian, strongly objected to this. He believes that Professor Yi Zhongtian's views are smearing the Chinese ancestors and are an irresponsible remark. He pointed out that the history of Chinese civilization is far older than 3,700 years, and to look at history from such a short-sighted point of view would be disrespectful to our great ancestors.
Mr. Du Gangjian emphasized that from ancient times to the present, our ancestors have continued to pioneer and innovate, and have gone through countless hardships and challenges to have the Chinese nation today. He called on us to have an attitude of reverence for history and culture, and not to easily erase the truth of history.
We cannot simply take sides in this debate, but need to think deeply and find the truth. History is a complex and multidimensional field, and we cannot draw conclusions based on the views of any one person alone. We need to respect history, respect our ancestors, and be open and inclusive to new perspectives and evidence.
Professor Yi Zhongtian's view is based on the existing archaeological evidence and the study of historical documents, but the truth of history is often not singular, but pluralistic. We need to interpret history from multiple perspectives to understand how our ancestors continued to move forward in the face of difficulties and challenges.
Mr. Du Gangjian's point of view reminds us that we cannot easily erase the truth of history because of its complexity and diversity. We need to maintain an attitude of reverence for history and culture, to cherish our cultural heritage, to respect our ancestors.
In general, the debate triggered by Professor Yi Zhongtian and Mr. Du Gangjian is hidden behind the exploration of historical truth and the reverence for ancestors. We need to be open and inclusive, open to new perspectives and evidence, and to value our history and culture. Let us work together to pave a solid historical path for the future development of the Chinese nation.