Chen Quzhen And Xiangxi Social Governance Research (1920-1935)

Chen Quzhen is a pivotal figure in the history of the Republic of China.In the 1920 s and 1930 s,he relied on military power to master the military and political power of Xiangxi and practiced "rural autonomy".In the aspects of "education,industry,charity,Big achievement.This article is based on the existing archives,the anthologies and present research results,from the local social politics,economy and culture three dimensions,summed up Chen Quzhen social governance measures and characteristics.Chen Quzhen governance Xiangxi to "protect the people" as the banner,put forward the "rural autonomy" of the governance plan.He first carried out political rectification of Xiangxi,as its social governance leadership,executive body.He re-planned a set of political operation mechanisms from top to bottom,based on his own master program,"Ten County Union Township Autonomy".He also through the suppression and use of means to eliminate the rampant bandits in western Hunan,in creating a good governance environment,but also to strengthen the legitimacy of the rule.Subsequently,he embarked on the implementation of its various social governance measures,mainly in the development of economic,social assistance,the establishment of cultural and educational three aspects.The development of the economy involves the introduction of new technologies,systems and institutions in the fields of agriculture,industry,commerce and finance,its means or the gains and losses of the old system,or "advancing with the times".Social assistance includes the establishment of social warehouses,the creation of the nature of the pawnshops,the establishment of the Bureau of benefits and reserves of food four areas,mostly followed the practice of the past.He also vigorously develop the cause of culture and education,Xiangxi education carried out a major change,both for Chen Quzhen's rule provides a talent supply,but also for the modernization of western Hunan cultivate talent.The actual effect of its governance,there is a positive side,there are limitations.Chen Quzhen in Xiangxi to rebuild the ruling order,the rapid social stability of Xiangxi society.The limitations of social governance can be summarized as the use of violence to promote social governance,the use of military production,smuggling of opium,military management loose,"geopolitical" appointment system and not really realize the five aspects of democratization.The summary and understanding of the limitations of its social governance contribute to contemporary reference.