"Eastern Continent" is taken from the title of "Master of the Eastern Continent" by Tang Jiyao.
Mr. Education Plot:
Tang Jiyao was born in the late Qing Dynasty (August 1883), when the country was in decline and imperialism was wantonly bullying. Facing a dilapidated country, he deeply felt the crisis of his motherland. When he went to Japan to study, he resolutely gave up the choice of engineering as designated by his father. He considered that China's "industrial slowness will not help the urgent situation, so it is better to learn from the army. In the future, ordinary people can be useful to the country." "Not long after arriving in Japan, he engraved the words "Master of the Eastern Continent" on a crystal seal. He wrote the poem "Occasionally" in the summer of 1905 to express his grand ambition:
Don't call out to the blue sky, sweep away the sorrow and anger and sing wildly;
Be ambitious and refine the hoe group Ugly, arrange the old mountains and rivers of the yellow species;
The cause of clarification is ordinary, and the situation in Europe and Asia is also peaceful.
In "Huize Notes", Tang even revealed his heart, "During the Sino-Japanese War and the Gengzi War, our nation was brutally massacred by foreign races; when the Russo-Japanese War began, the innocent elders in the Northeast were ravaged by them. As a father, brother, and son, if this hatred is not avenged, then my sin will not be forgiven. I would rather have no intention of being born in heaven.” “If we don’t quickly make China rich and powerful, surpassing Europe and the United States, and looking down on the great powers, we will be in vain as a Chinese man in the 20th century. How can life be like death? "Concerned about the country and the people, strong national sentiment, and lofty ambitions, he joined the Tongmenghui in the autumn of 1905, determined to overthrow the decadent Manchu Qing government, restore and revitalize China, and then realize his grand ideal of "Master of the Eastern Continent". .
The reason why Mr. Tang Jiyao founded the university:
In his speech at the opening ceremony of Donglu University in 1923, Tang Jiyao stated the reasons why he founded the university:
First, the country is unfortunate; Chaos broke out repeatedly, and the troops were guarded. They raised troops several times and called for "justice" and "humanity", hoping to correct people's hearts and govern the country to put an end to chaos. Unexpectedly, the results were not very satisfactory. Therefore, we longed for the corruption of the country. Because there were so many outstanding talents struggling in it, justice could not be extended and people's governance could not develop. After serving the people for eight years, after the military was over, he realized that it was imperative to cultivate talents.
Second, after the war in Europe, the trend of thought is booming, and the wise words are fully explained. The environment is different in different places, and the opinions are also different. What is suitable for one may not be suitable for that. Although a lot has been gained through research, the ability to draw materials is extremely weak and the old culture cannot be carried forward. If we plan to use the spirit of our own culture to absorb new culture and create a compromise suitable for the national conditions, we must seek to build the highest university for research.
Third, after the abolition of the governorship, politics will be implemented by the people, such as industry, education, transportation and all general affairs. Only when specialized talents are needed can this be achieved. This specialized talent must be created by universities.
Fourth, there are no equivalent schools in the province for further studies. For example, after graduating from middle school, most of them drop out of school and want to seek further education outside the province, but they also suffer from various obstacles in transportation and economy. The establishment of this university now makes it very convenient for people to move up and talents can come out easily.
Mr. Education Philosophy:
Tang Jiyao believes that universities should be open to the world, not just limited to Yunnan Province and Asia, but should go to the world. Only in this way can we be truly academic. Research path. He believes that "Donglu University is a university for East Asians, not a university in Yunnan Province." "The cultural mission of the establishment of Donglu University is not limited to Yunnan Province, but will further seek to balance the culture of all southwestern provinces. Go up, to be on par with the Central Plains, and to compete with Europe and the United States. "In his opinion, the essence of education lies in moral education. Only when moral education is well done can education and research be done well, and talents in the true sense can be achieved." If the mind is not clean, it will be useless even if it is given a good education." To achieve this, it is not just about students. "Professors should not only focus on academics, but also pay attention to cultivating students' spirit." 1923 "Donglu School Journal" was published. , prefaced by Tang Jiyao, once again emphasized the importance of running a university, and believed that those who study in universities to become scholars should emphasize the need to "pursue practical learning and avoid false claims." At the same time, he once again expressed his desire for a grand and prosperous education, "I hope that this school will develop vigorously and vigorously. Hone your spirit, make your studies prosperous, and never give up, so that the East Asian continent will shine brightly."