关于朱元璋出生地研究的史料问题

The problem of historical materials in the studies of Zhu Yuan-zhang’s birthplace

关于朱元璋的出生地,存在着不同说法,其中以"钟离说"(主张在今凤阳县境内)和"盱眙说"(主张在今明光市境内)流传较广,近年还发生了热烈的讨论。这个问题争讼不已、相持不下,与史料使用的随意性不无关系。朱元璋十分明确地说明自己生于"钟离"或"钟离之东乡",参酌各种资料,此"东乡"无疑是在钟离县境内。盱眙说对有关史料的解释存有疏误,其立论主要建立在民间传说的基础上,而传说内容神奇怪异,显然难以据为信史。不过,这些传说本身也是一笔十分宝贵的文化财富,有其独特的魅力和价值。

With regard to Zhu Yuan - zhang＇ s birthplace, there are different versions, of which the ＂Zhongli＂ （ nowadays in Fengyang county） and ＂Xuyi＂ （nowadays in Mingguang city） spread wider, and have initiated enthusiastic discussion in recent years. The discussion has fallen into the deadlocks, it is not unrelated with the random use of historical materials. Zhu Yuan - zhang explained very clearly that he was born in ＂Zhongli＂ or in ＂Dongxiang of Zhongli＂ （ the east of Zhongli）, this ＂Dongxiang＂ was undoubtedly in Zhongli county. The statement that Zhu Yuan - zhang＇ s birthplace in Xuyi has errors in interpretation of the relevant historical materials, its rationale is mainly based on folk legends which is monstrous and incredible. But these legends itself is precious cultural wealth, has its own unique charm and value.