“每欲追风去,甘为汗漫游”——试论陶澍和魏源

Forever follow you in chasing after wind in striving for merits to bear hardships I'm content——comment on Tao Shu and Wei Yuan

陶澍、魏源都是中国近代史上最杰出、最有影响的人物,一个是道光年间最杰出的封疆大吏,一个是道光年间最杰出的思想家。他们都生长于湖南的资江之泮,既有深厚的友谊,又以幕主和僚属的关系长期共事。陶澍事业的成功,有魏源参赞谋划之力;魏源思想的成熟,则有陶澍提携培养之功。

Tao Shu and Wei Yuan are outstanding and influential figures in Chinese Modem history. The former is an excellent imperial inspector in Dao Guang, Qing Dynasty. The latter a great thinker in the same period of time. Both of them grew up by the river of Zijiang, which lies in Hunan Province. They have built up a deep friendship and been colleagues for years. Wei Yuan＇s advice and support has greatly contributed to Tao Shu＇s success in his pursuits. Meanwhile, Tao Shu has guided and cultivated Wei Yuan.