The famous doctor of the late Qing Dynasty predicted China a hundred years ago, and Lu Xun criticized his nonsense, which has now come true
The shackles of the old era have been broken, and the last feudal dynasty in the history of our country has come to an end. For the first time, the trauma of society was exposed to the public.
A group of scholars with advanced ideas who put the interests of the state and the people first took the lead in raising the banner of revolution. And the majority of the population, in the turmoil of many years, has gradually become apathetic, even indifferent.
This has made many scholars who want to revive China realize that the key to rejuvenation lies in invigorating the people's spirits. Therefore, they began to use the pen in their hands to create works with a critical spirit to sting those numb minds and awaken their consciousness.
Mr. Lu Xun once gave up medicine in order to wake up people who were sleeping, and today we will also talk about another person who chose to embark on the path of creation like Mr. Lu Xun - Lu Shimo.
Lu Shimo, born in a medical family in Shanghai, not only has exquisite craftsmanship, but also has a lot of people, and is admired by the neighbors. Under the influence of such a literary and ink environment, Lu Shimo thrived, and finally chose to give up medicine and embarked on the road of creation.
He has always been committed to his medical skills, treating everyone in need. He believes that the rejuvenation of a country is not only physical strength, but also spiritual enrichment.
He saw too many Chinese people who had no expectations for the future, and just lived in a muddy way. Although he is a good doctor, he cannot change this situation. He felt powerless, but he also knew that only by letting more people understand this truth could the country become truly strong.
He hopes that through his actions, more people will be awakened to the spiritual world and let them understand that life is not only about what is in front of them, but also about poetry and distance.
Lu Shimo decided to abandon medicine and pursue a career in literature, believing that using the pen to save the country and its people was the right path. Through his words, he wanted to awaken the people's desire for the future.
Although it meant giving up a steady income, he remained firmly committed to his work. In 1910, the publication of "New China" caused a huge response in the literary world.
In New China, Lu Shimo uses the dream of a protagonist as a clue to vividly depict Shanghai forty years later, showing a utopian scene of prosperity and strength.
This polemic with Lu Xun has become a good story in the literary world.
At that time, China was incomparably powerful, no longer afraid of bullying by foreign powers, but became a refuge for many countries, allowing them to develop steadily. The people of the country live comfortably, everyone has a job, and even in old age, the state will provide support for them.
School-age children receive free education provided by the state, and parents do not have to worry about school fees, everything is covered by the state.
From the perspective of the protagonist, Lu Shimo appreciates many majestic and magnificent buildings, with high-rise buildings lined up, forming a prosperous urban scenery. It is convenient for people to travel, and even in order to save land resources, there are train tracks underground.
As soon as this book came out, it immediately aroused widespread heated discussions in society. Many readers can't help but feel that the world depicted in the book is strange and slightly absurd.
However, it also brings spiritual solace to people, and in this traumatized society, it is undoubtedly an ideal choice to have such a book by your side.
Although Lu Shimo firmly believed that prosperity would come and encouraged people to move forward for their dreams, his work "New China" was criticized by Mr. Lu Xun. Mr. Lu Xun is also a patriot who abandoned medicine and followed literature, and is well aware of the gap between China and the West.
He thinks that the idea of "New China" is too absurd, and even calls it nonsense. Although Lu Xun also longed for the arrival of the prosperous era of the land of China, in the case of the people's wisdom, such a book would only make people lose confidence and be content with the status quo.
Mr. Lu Xun emphasized that in order to create a better future, we need to make practical efforts and achieve it through hard work. He believes that if we only dream about a beautiful future without actual action, then a beautiful future is just a castle in the air.
However, Russon has a different view. He believes that although the lives of the people are difficult and there is no hope in sight, if they can be given a goal to strive for, they may be able to create miracles.
Although the two thinkers disagreed, their views have both been historically validated. Now, when we re-read Lu Shima's book "New China", we find that many of the scenes in the book are highly consistent with our current society.
China has become an indisputable global power, and there is no such thing as bullying by foreign powers. It has become the norm for everyone to be able to provide for their old age and for young people to find their own jobs.
Rows of high-rise buildings and speeding subways have become essential tools for daily travel and office. Cultural facilities such as theaters and museums have also matured, and the manufacturing industry is one of the world's leading companies.
Rustro's romantic utopia, miraculously realized a hundred years later, shows his extraordinaryness. After all, life today is very different from then, but Lu Shimo can perfectly depict the future on his own, which is indeed worthy of praise for his forward-looking vision.
As for the argument between Lu Shimo and Mr. Lu Xun, it seems that there is no smell of gunpowder now, but it is full of emotion and intimacy. We admire Lu Shimo's forward-looking vision, and we also respect Mr. Lu Xun's call for the people to work hard in a down-to-earth manner.
The two of them may have different views on saving the country, but one thing is certain: they both hope for national rejuvenation and the realization of universal harmony. Mr. Lu Xun's spicy writing awakens the numb mind, and without him, people may not wake up quickly.
The beautiful vision depicted by Russon makes people yearn for the future. Looking back on history, how can such great men like Mr. Lu Xun and Lu Shimo who are willing to give up a stable life for the sake of the country and the people not be admired?