The Research Of The Relationship Between Gui-youguang And Jiading Literati

Guiyouguang is a famous author in Ming Dynasty, Who inherits Tang and Song Dynasty and initiates Qing Dynasty, has a major impact on Ming-Qing literati. Although Guiyouguang has been the focus of attention in academic circles, but his relationship with Jiading literati has rarely been addressed. Guiyouguang lives in Jiading for more than ten years. It is an important period in his life. In the process, he contacts with Jiading literators, cultivates like-minded friends, has a lot of good students. This period of time plays an important role in the transition of his literary status.This paper starts with the relationship between Guiyouguang and Jiading literati. There are three innovations. First of all, research the relationship between Guiyouguang and Jiading literators including the friendships and the teacher-student relationship, restore Guiyouguang's activities and major events in the period of living in Jiading, explore the underlying reasons of Guiyouguang fit in with Jiading literati. Secondly, reveal the dissemination and development process of Guiyouguang's thought. Thirdly, clarify the variation of Guiyouguang's thought in the late Ming Dynasty.In the past, scholars have noticed the effect of Qianqianyi in pushing the thought of Guiyouguang. In fact, Jiading literators has made significant efforts to spread thought of Guiyouguang before Qianqianyi. Among them Xuxuemo and Huangchunyao contribute a lot. Xuxuemo supports Guiyouguang not only through controversy with Wangshizhen but also by forming literature circle in Jiading district to spread the thought of Guiyouguang. He is the bridge connecting Guiyouguang and"four Jiading Mr."In late Ming Dynasty, Huangchunyao not only adhere more formerly to Guiyouguang's thought but also make some development.This paper is divided into five chapters. Chapter One examines the families of rank in Jiading district to clarify the ancient local tradition. Chapter Two researches the relationship between Guiyouguang and Jiading literators. Chapter Three discusses the dissemination and development process of Guiyouguang's thought, especially the efforts of Xuxuemo,"four Jiading Mr.", Jiading descendants. Chapter Four discusses the confucian that Jiading literators inherited from Guiyouguang. Chapter Five exhibits the development and variation of Guiyouguang's thought confronting the new culture in the late Ming Dynasty.