Rural xian refers to an influential person who is respected and trusted in a specific village because of his outstanding talent, political, military and social status. Rural sages not only play an important role in the fields of economy, culture, education and health, but also play an important role in local politics and maintaining social harmony.
The emergence of rural sages is mainly related to the "scholar" culture in China traditional culture. In the traditional culture of China, "scholar" refers to a person with outstanding talent and noble moral character, who has outstanding performance in culture, literature and art, social life, etc. and has a wide influence in society. Rural sages are usually those with outstanding talents and noble morality. They have extensive social connections and influence in villages or towns and can make important contributions to local development and progress.
The standards of rural sages
1, good moral character, law-abiding, family harmony, neighborhood harmony, interpersonal harmony, words and deeds set an example for the whole town.
2. Educated and virtuous, carry forward local culture with practical actions, instill civilized rural customs, and practice socialist core values in an exemplary manner.
3. Being able to do practical things and do good things for the villagers and the people, with strong dedication, high moral prestige, good reputation and strong ability.
4. Going abroad for business, politics, study and all kinds of professional and technical personnel feed back their hometown, devote themselves to public welfare undertakings to build a new countryside, and enthusiastically promote the economic and social development of their hometown.
5. Old cadres and veteran comrades who are enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings in their hometown and devote themselves to local cultural construction have made great contributions to their hometown.