The evaluation of any character should be divided into two parts. The starting point of evaluation is whether his historical activities promote social progress or hinder social development. Zhang Jian was a famous industrialist in modern China. Hu Shi commented on Zhang Jian in this way: "Mr. Zhang Jizhi is a great failure hero in the modern history of China, which no one can deny. He has independently opened up countless new roads, been a pioneer for 30 years, supported tens of thousands of people, benefited one side and influenced the whole country. Ding Wenjiang pointed out at Zhang Jian's memorial service: When I was in the United States a few years ago, after the death of former American President Roosevelt, all those who opposed it were praised. When Mr. Zhang dies today, people who disapprove of him on weekdays will pay tribute in unison. " Zhang Jian had a high reputation during the Republic of China, which was inseparable from his outstanding achievements in industry and education in China. It was not until the 1950s that Chairman Mao said, "... (China) has the earliest national light industry, so don't forget Zhang Jian of Nantong" when talking about the development of national industries with Huang Yanpei and Chen Shu, vice chairmen of the National People's Congress. Mr. Zhang Kaiyuan, a contemporary scholar, also pointed out: "In the modern history of China, it is difficult for us to find another person who has done so many things in another county and had such a far-reaching impact." Because of Zhang Jian's special position in Nantong, his name has been closely linked with Nantong.