Li Duanfen devoted himself to education all his life, attached great importance to education, and always adhered to the concept of rejuvenating the country and strengthening the country through education. It can be said that many of his thoughts coincide with modern educational thoughts to some extent:
1. Initiate the establishment of Shi Jing University Hall: Shi Jing University Hall is actually the predecessor of the famous Peking University. The establishment of Shi Jing University Hall and its remarkable achievements are inseparable from Li Duanfen. In the 22nd year of Guangxu (1896), Li Duanfen wrote to Emperor Guangxu, demanding the establishment of Shi Jing University Hall and the establishment of schools in provincial capitals, prefectures and counties. At the same time, a library (today's library), an instrument research institute (today's Academy of Sciences), a translation bookstore (translating advanced books) and a newspaper were built, and overseas students were sent to study abroad. It is through these measures that a number of students have come to China. ?
2. Have a good eye for talents: Liang Qichao, one of the leaders of the Reform Movement of 1898, is a household name, but do you know that his Bole is Li Duanfen? . /kloc-in the autumn of 0/889, Li Duanfen, then a bachelor of cabinet, went to Guangdong as an examiner after having obtained the provincial examination. He appreciates Liang Qichao's knowledge very much. What do you think? Learn and stay in Confucianism? Later, he betrothed his cousin Li Huixian to Liang Qichao. ?
3. After the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898, Li Duanfen was sent to Xinjiang, was pardoned and returned to Guiyang, where he gave lectures of Shi Jing School in Guizhou, and later co-founded Guiyang University and Guiyang No.1 Middle School with local gentry.