陶澍是中国近代改革的先驱

Tao Shu, a Pioneer of the Reform in Modern Times

陶澍是中国由古代向近代转变时期的杰出人物。他是中国近代地主阶级改革派核心,清嘉道年间经世思潮的倡导者和力行者。他积极推行改革,为发展生产、繁荣经济、整理财政,特别是开发两江地区,作出了巨大的贡献,堪称中国近代经济改革的先驱。

Taoshu, an outstanding person in the transforming period from ancient times to modern times, was the key person among the reformists of landlord class in modern times. During the reign of Emperor Jiadao of Qin Dynasty he promoted and vigorously practiced the thought of managing the state affairs. Tao Shu actively promoted reform and made great contributions to the development of production, thriving economy, financial administration, especially the exploration of Jiangnan and Jiangxi provinces. And all what he had done made him deserved a pioneer in economic reform in modern times.