Lin Erjia, formerly known as Chen Shizi, is the eldest son of Chen Zongmei, the fifth son of Chen Shengyuan, a famous anti-British general in Xiamen. He was adopted by the Lin family in Banqiao, Taiwan Province at the age of 6. Lin Erjia, born in a gentry family, was smart and studious since childhood. And the dragon, although it is a "noble son", is different from the contemporary butler and rich children. He is not only "free from the habits of young men and women", but also not keen on the official career of the imperial examination. "Reading is beneficial to the general idea and disdains the study of chapters and sentences. Every time he tries to control the rise and fall of the ancient chaos, he will repeatedly think about the reasons and find out its gains and losses. " He advocated reform and broadening, and put forward that "if industry is not the capital of politics, then politics can be beautiful;" Without politics as a shield for industry, industry can flourish in geometric progression ",and it is believed that" in today's traffic age, being immersed in China and the West should be a useful talent for the country ". To this end, he studied diligently, read through the classics and history, read poetry and fu, and learned English and Japanese. He possessed a vast store of knowledge. "The rise and fall of talents and political gains and losses have been tireless for thousands of years. Although the old students stay in Confucianism, they have no difficulty. "