Traveling Through the Farming Literature of the Late Qing Dynasty and the Early Republic of China
The farming literature of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China usually involved political, economic, social and other issues, as well as some historical and cultural elements. In this context, the protagonist would usually gradually improve his life and status through hard work and wisdom. In farming novels, the protagonist would usually build his own family and village, gradually accumulating wealth and prestige by planting crops and raising animals. While developing agriculture, the protagonist would also explore other industries such as mining, textile, and paper making to continuously expand his economic strength. In terms of politics, farming literature usually involved how to deal with the relationship with the feudal forces, how to win the support of the people, and how to fight against the powers and other forces. The protagonist would usually use his wisdom and connections to gain political status and increase his influence and status. In terms of culture, farming literature usually involved how to inherit and carry forward traditional culture, how to deal with the changes brought about by the new cultural movement, and how to deal with the cultural invasion of the foreign powers. The protagonist would usually use his wisdom and resources to protect traditional culture, promote the new cultural movement, and fight against other forces to protect his cultural rights. Farming novels that traveled through the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China usually involved political, economic, social, and cultural issues. The protagonist gradually improved his life and status through hard work and wisdom to realize his ideals and aspirations.