Chapter 1 Editor's note
We are used to being in awe and listening to people tell history seriously.
Pingshu is nice, but it is unofficial history.The more vivid history is in temples, among the people, at home and abroad.
Whether, sooner or later, the authenticity of domestic behavioral reflection determines the pace of a country’s own civilization and progress; while the lack of international behavioral reflection will bring uneasiness to neighboring countries, such as Japan.
This is the history that every ordinary person has experienced, and it is also a history composed of the details of every ordinary person's life.
The first three chapters review the history from the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China to the present from the perspective of the people, analyze the reality of China today in the form of stories, and interpret the ups and downs on the road to the growth of a big country.From it, we can understand a painful history hidden in China. We should not forget this history, and it is worth reflecting on.
The last four chapters extend overseas perspectives, focus on social issues in Japan and the United States, find solutions to China’s problems, and think about national character and history in the world. Still extraordinary.
The precious memories of old people and stories are written down, and they live in the "true history" of the people.