Zhou Taixuan began to study China's ancient poems and classics before he went to school. I went to elementary school in Emei at the age of 8. Besides Chinese and science, he still takes reading classics, history, poetry and "trying to choose strategies" as his main courses. With excellent grades, he was admitted to Chengdu Higher Education Institute in 1909 (the first year of Qing Dynasty) and was divided into middle schools. After Xinhai, the school was merged into the affiliated middle school, which is now Shishi Middle School. Guo Moruo (Tang Ding) once wrote: "Wang Guangqi (Runyu), Wei Siluan (Shizhen), Li Renjie (Jiaxiang) and Zhou Taixuan were all my classmates at that time, and the first three were students of Class C, all of whom were outstanding at that time. Taixuan is the youngest, one grade lower than us. He is a beautiful son who happened to be born. He has a brother, Zhou Guangxu (Xiaohe), who goes to school with me in Jiading Fu Middle School. He is versatile. As far as I know, he can write poems, write lyrics, play the lyre, draw pictures and write well with a pen. Zhou Taixuan's growth is deeply influenced by his primary school principal and Shishi middle school principal Liu. He once described Mr. Liu like this: "Our teaching of Chinese studies is a temporary choice. At the same time, it also has the effect of personality influence, especially Mr. Liu (street), the principal and history teacher who has impressed our classmates so far. He treats us as children and gets along with him like family; Rewards and punishments are not arbitrary, and teaching pays attention to influence. He was a man with national thoughts. Under his protection, many revolutionary publications sent from overseas could be read in schools at that time. "

Among the publications before and after the Revolution of 1911, Zhou Taixuan's favorite reading is "National Essence Magazine", which has a certain revolutionary color. This magazine aims to preserve the cultural traditions of the Chinese nation and promote national integrity and patriotism. Yue Fei's poems, Wen Tianxiang's Du Ji and Zheng Suonan's heroic poems deeply touched Zhou Taixuan's heartstrings and aroused his strong patriotic enthusiasm.

Zhou Taixuan graduated from Shishi Middle School 19 1 1. At this time, young people with aspirations in Sichuan went to Beijing, Shanghai and other places to study in order to pursue knowledge and truth. Zhou Taixuan, who has no financial resources, also joined Wei Siluan and Hu Xuan in 19 13. Sparrow angel? He was admitted to the Department of Political Economy of China University. Under the guarantee of teachers and friends, I barely maintain my study and life with my own remuneration. Classmates Xu Deheng and Feng Youlan spoke highly of his perseverance, diligence and outstanding talent when recalling his study and life in those years. He left Sichuan on 19 13, and there are 33 poems and more than 60 words in his diary in Shanghai. Since then, he has named 59 of his old poems "Gui Ying's Moon-Doubting Poems" and compiled them into a collection of poems, but none of them have been published. Therefore, only his friends know him, and Li Huang thinks that "this is a poet with strong feelings and beautiful writing". 19 16 Zhou Taixuan graduated from China College and worked as a translator and editor in Shanghai People's Daily. Later, he went to Beijing as an editor of Jinghua Daily, China New Newspaper and a reporter of China News Agency. Soon, Wang Guangqi graduated from China University. After his introduction, Wang also served as the editor of Jinghua Daily. Because journalism has extensive contact with society, they have a deeper understanding of various social disadvantages. They feel that the storm is gloomy and the national disaster is deep, and they are eager to find a way to completely transform society. Introduced by friends, they met Comrade Li Dazhao, who is teaching in Peking University and editing the supplement of Morning Bell. They are (often) like-minded and have a close past. They regard Dazhao as their bosom brother and moral model. In the long-term contact, * * * decided to set up the "young chinese Society". Zhou Taixuan later said that in order to realize their long-cherished wish, they decided to "unite with their peers and fight a way to turn this ancient, decadent, groaning and neglected oppressed and exploited country into a young, independent and prosperous country." This is the main motivation for the establishment of the young chinese Institution.

After careful consideration, they stipulated that the purpose of the club is: "to inspire the youth spirit; Learn true knowledge; Develop social undertakings; Transfer eschatological customs. " The society requires its members to "struggle, practice, perseverance and thrift" in order to realize the main purpose of the society. 1965438+On June 30th, 2008, a sponsor meeting was held in Yue Yun Villa outside Shunzhi Gate (namely Xuanwu Gate). Sponsors include Li Dazhao, (Tai Xuan), (Yu Sheng), Zhang (Meng Jiu), (Han Mu) and Lei (Mei Sheng). The meeting decided to be the secretary, Li Dazhao as the editor, and there was no official document for the week. After the preparation of 1 year, this young China institution was formally established on 19 19 July 1 day. Comrade Li Dazhao proposed at the inaugural meeting of the Society that the purpose of the Society should be changed to "the scientific spirit is a social activity to create young people in China". Thus, the "Young China Institution" has taken a step forward.

Later, there were Zhang Wentian, Deng Zhongxia, Gao, and so on. Everyone joined the club and became active members. Some members of "China Youth" later became nationalists and leaders of the Youth Party, such as Ceng Qi, Zuo Shunsheng and Li Huang. Others have become famous scientists such as Yang and writers such as Zhu Ziqinghe.

The Youth China Society was one of the most influential societies during the May 4th Movement. Its members are all over the world, especially in France. 1921On August 27th, the "Paris Branch" was established and Zhou Taixuan was elected as the secretary. At that time, the members of "Young China people" in Tokyo, Nanyang and new york and those who went to Belgium, Germany and Switzerland to study abroad were all contacted by the Paris branch. Zhou Taixuan also played an important role among foreign members.

Zhou Taixuan once wrote The Trend of Modern French Literature and The Future of Poetry for China Youth magazine, translated the long poem Happiness by the French poet Emile de Bacchus, and introduced Paul Warren and his poems to China for the first time. Ai Qing, a famous poet in China, was influenced by this French poet in his early poems. Zhou Taixuan published many new poems in Chinese for Young People, among which Crossing the Indian Ocean (19 19) was the most influential. Yes: "The round sky covers the sea,/Black water holds the boat. /I can't see the mountains in the distance,/There were only clouds on the side that day. /I can't see trees either. There are only seagulls on the water. /That's Africa,/That's Europe! /My beautiful hometown,/but behind me! /Afraid of turning back, afraid of turning back,/a gust of wind,/snow waves on the bow. /Sou, Sou,/blow away the fog and sadness one day. " In 19 19, 10 published in June, Hu Shi thought that "all new poems written at the beginning have syllables, meaning words and songs. ... and quoted Zhou's Crossing the Indian Ocean in the latest issue of Young China (the second issue): ... this poem can well represent the transitional era of "half words and half songs" [2]. This poem was written by the famous composer Zhao Yuanren (1922) and became a popular song at that time. Decades later, Wei Wei also talked about the scene when the teacher taught him this poem and he could recite it. This article was also selected into the middle school textbook. This poem has also been included in China Literature Series. His poetry theory and poetry occupy a certain position in the development of China's new poetry. He also published several new poems, such as Last August 15th and Bumblebee. In addition, he has published a lot of articles on education, women's issues, religious issues and philosophical issues in newspapers and magazines.

The humiliating history after the Opium War and the disillusionment of the hope of establishing a democratic republic after the Revolution of 1911 have made many patriotic intellectuals who are trying to explore the road of national rejuvenation gradually look abroad and start studying abroad. At this time, Zhou Taixuan was introduced by Comrade Wu and joined the Fahua Education Association to learn French. 1919 65438+10/8 The Paris Peace Conference opened, and the people of China paid close attention to the resolution on China, so Zhou Taixuan took a cruise to France on the first day of the first month of this year.

In order to send the reliable news of the Paris Peace Conference back to the motherland, Zhou Taixuan got Wu's consent, and with the support of Li Shizeng, one of the advocates of the Sino-French Education Association, he immediately established the "Paris News Agency". Originally co-organized by Zhou Taixuan and Li Huang, Li Ji and others were invited to France to co-organize.

The China delegation's request to cancel Article 21 and the privileges of foreign powers in China was rejected by the United States, Britain, France, Italy and Japan. The Paris Peace Treaty affirmed Japan's occupation of Shandong's rights and interests. China entered the war as an ally, but the "victorious country" was flagrantly humiliated, while the Beiyang government was ready to admit it. "Paris News Agency" quickly spread the truth to China and revealed it through newspapers. The vigorous May 4th Movement broke out. Under this pressure, the Beiyang government delegation dared not sign a peace treaty. Later, Zhou Taixuan called this exchange "the culmination of the cause of Paris News Agency".

Under the influence of the new domestic trend of thought, at the end of 19 19, Zhou Taixuan started to establish European Weekly again, and was entrusted by the trade union of South China University of Technology to organize South China University of Technology Weekly. South China University of Technology Weekly was published in the second year and renamed as South China University of Technology Search. European Travel Weekly has columns on domestic current affairs, European news, world news, China workers' situation, thoughts and ideas. Every weekend, Zhou Taixuan is the chief editor. From introduction to comments, ideas, etc. In the following issues, there are few articles 1 without Zhou Taixuan. Journal of Training of South China University of Technology was founded by Zhou Taixuan, Li and Zhao Shiyan, which mainly reflected the problems existing in South China University of Technology. When Zhou Taixuan was in Beijing, he originally planned to go to France as a Chinese worker, and later he planned to be an interpreter for Chinese workers, so he has been paying more attention to the situation of Chinese workers since he arrived in France. At the same time, both Paris News Agency and European Weekly have columns of Chinese workers, and the interview work also needs to go to Chinese workers frequently. Therefore, he can often do some service work for China workers and always keep close contact with them. At that time, many foreign students were willing to contribute to the publication he founded, and he had a wide network of contacts. Terry Xu, Cai Hesen, Cai Chang, Xiang Jingyu, Li and Li Fuchun are all his classmates in French school.

1920 Zhou Taixuan's girlfriend Wang Yaoqun went to Paris to work and study, accompanied by Hu Shuying and Wu Ruoying from Sichuan. At this time, Zhou Taixuan finished his publishing work, followed Wang Yaoqun to Montpellier in the south of France and entered the ancient Montpellier University. He studied natural history and Wang Yaoqun studied pharmacy. Soon they got married and had children, and Taixuan had only one pen in his hand to maintain his studies and family life. At this time, old friend Li also entered Montpellier University to study literature at their invitation. They live an extremely hard life together, and firmly believe that hard work, frugality, self-control, hard work and brave struggle will surely succeed. 1923 applied for "Returning boxer indemnity to Promote Learning" organized by the Commercial Press, and won the first prize on the topic of "boxer indemnity and Education". At that time, francs were very cheap and contributed a lot to life.

1924 Zhou Taixuan graduated from Montpellier University with a master's degree in education, and then entered the Graduate School of Paris University. Between 1924 and 1928, it constantly travels between Montpellier, Paris and the west coast. 1928, Wang Yaoqun finished his pharmacy and they returned to Paris together. During his stay in Paris, Zhou Taixuan stepped up his research. He published nine research reports in the journals of French Academy of Sciences, French Zoological Society and Biological Society, as well as botanical reports, geological reports, more than 50 detailed drawings and 65,438+000 pages of doctoral thesis. Zhou Taixuan was awarded the Doctor of Science degree in France in 1930 because of his outstanding achievements in the study of coelenterates, especially jellyfish, and his important breakthrough in solving the dyeing problem in cell research. Until 1949, the Lower Animal Embryology published by the Soviet Union also quoted Zhou Taixuan's pictures and narration, which shows the level that Zhou reached at that time.

1930 1 1 In June, Zhou Taixuan politely declined the enthusiasm of the Institute of Paris University, and resolutely returned to China at the invitation of Mr. Zhang Lan, President of Chengdu University, to work in Chengdu University and Chengdu Normal University in the name of the Zoology Lecture of the Committee of China Education and Culture Foundation. He was one of the four outstanding professors at that time. 193 1 year 1 1 month Three universities were merged into National Sichuan University, and 1932 was the Dean of the Faculty of Science and the Department of Biology.

Due to the merger of the three universities, the faculty of National Sichuan University at that time was among the best in more than 30 universities in China, especially the biology department. At that time, there were few universities and majors in Sichuan. In order to meet the local needs, the College of Science has opened many new courses, and the biology department has newly opened geology and paleontology by Zhou Taixuan's younger brother Zhou Xiao.