Many Nantong people regard Mr. Zhang Jiao as Mr. Zhang Si. He not only brought tangible changes in material life to Nantong people, but also improved his life realm in education. As a scholar in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, he devoted himself to returning his knowledge to the people and took the lead in choosing the road of saving the country through industry. China took the lead in promoting cotton textile mills and developing iron ore, which made great contributions to the industrial infrastructure of China. And founded the Sheng Da Textile Factory, with this as the center, founded Tonghai Reclamation Company, Dada Steamship and other companies. There are as many as 10 enterprises involved, from textile mining to banks.
It can be said that he devoted his life to the modern industry in China and made great contributions to the light industry construction in China. In order to develop technical knowledge and professional talents, he also founded a new school, which also plays an important role in education. There are hundreds of schools founded by him alone or with his participation. His educational thoughts and school-running ideas guide the modern education in China, which has a strong color in the history of modern education in China.
Like Fudan University, Hohai University and Tongji University. We are familiar with it. If we trace back to the source, we can actually find Mr. Zhang Jiao. For this kind of national entrepreneur, we really should regard them as idols and be full of respect. No wonder netizens are willing to respect and worship him so much, which is inseparable from his dedication to society and the country.