Wang Mian in The Wedge is the ideal literati in the author's mind, while Du Tianchang (Du Yi) is the author's self-portrait, free and easy, and has no intention of being an official. It took Wu nearly 20 years to finish this novel at the age of 49.
The Scholars exposes the irrationality of the imperial examination system and feudal ethics, criticizes the pungent and elegant atmosphere of the Qing society, and is a model of China's classical satirical novels. Wu Youchao's view of women ahead of the times, such as agreeing with widows' remarriage and encouraging deceived women such as Shen Qiongzhi to actively resist oppression.
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Wu Memorial Hall: Located in Zoumagang, the northern suburb of Quanjiao City, facing the former residence of Wu across the Xiang River. The museum was built in 1986 and opened to the public. The architecture imitates that of Ming and Qing Dynasties, with carved beams and painted buildings and curved sills. There are many Wu Jiabao treasures, famous works and celebrity calligraphy and painting in the museum, which is an important base for the study of Wu studies in China. All pepper outer window; A place where people rest and have fun.
Wu's former residence: Quanjiao will build a brand of Confucian culture and rebuild Wu's former residence. The former residence covers an area of 7 190 square meters with a building area of 2,850 square meters. It is divided into three areas: main building, garden landscape and auxiliary building, which shows the charm of Confucian forest.
Wu's former residence, located in the community of Xianghe Town, Quanjiao County, was officially opened to the public free of charge on February 20 16, 2005 after four years of renovation and data collation.
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