This book is a historical novel set against the backdrop of modern Shanghai's history, focusing on the struggles of four Ningbo immigrants: Yang Fang, Ye Chengzhong, Zhu Baosan, and Yu Qiaqing. Starting as apprentices, they established businesses, engaged in philanthropy, and supported the revolution in Shanghai, demonstrating remarkable courage and profoundly shaping Shanghai's urban character and vitality during a time of national crisis. Using the "Siming Guild Hall" as a microcosm, the novel vividly portrays the patriotism, love for their hometown, respect for education, and spirit of unity and mutual assistance among the Ningbo community, serving as a valuable resource for patriotic and urban spirit education. Through its portrayal of the inclusive immigrant culture, it offers an important perspective on understanding the formation of Shanghai's culture and provides insights for contemporary urban development.
本书是一部以上海近代史为背景的历史小说, 聚焦杨坊、叶澄衷、朱葆三、虞洽卿四位宁波移民的奋斗历程。他们从学徒起步, 在沪创办实业、投身慈善、支持革命, 在民族危亡关头展现出大无畏精神, 深刻塑造了上海的城市品格与活力。小说以“四明公所”为缩影, 生动呈现了宁波帮爱国爱乡、崇学重教、团结互助的精神, 是爱国主义和城市精神教育的鲜活教材。通过对“海纳百川”移民文化的书写, 为理解上海文化的形成提供了重要视角, 对当代城市发展具有启示意义。
本书是一部以上海近代史为背景的历史小说, 聚焦杨坊、叶澄衷、朱葆三、虞洽卿四位宁波移民的奋斗历程。他们从学徒起步, 在沪创办实业、投身慈善、支持革命, 在民族危亡关头展现出大无畏精神, 深刻塑造了上海的城市品格与活力。小说以“四明公所”为缩影, 生动呈现了宁波帮爱国爱乡、崇学重教、团结互助的精神, 是爱国主义和城市精神教育的鲜活教材。通过对“海纳百川”移民文化的书写, 为理解上海文化的形成提供了重要视角, 对当代城市发展具有启示意义。
