Zhang Boling (1876 ~ 195 1), the founder of Nankai University and a modern educator, was originally named Shouchun, and his real name was Ling Bo. 1876 was born in a scholar's family in Tianjin on April 5 (March 11) in Guangxu. In his early years, he entered Beiyang Naval Academy to learn driving. 1897 after graduation, he served in the navy and soon left to return to Tianjin to teach in Jiaguan. During 1904, Zhang Boling went to Japan for further study. After returning home, he converted his family library into a private middle school and named it Dedication School. 1907, a new school building was built in Nankai, renamed Nankai Middle School Hall, and gradually became famous. 19 17 autumn, went to Columbia University to study and educate, and returned to China the following year to start preparations for Nankai University. 19 19 starts school in autumn. 1923 Nankai girls' middle school was established. The experimental primary school was founded in 1928. Before 1937, Nankai had formed a complete system from primary school to middle school to university. He served as the principal for more than 40 years and trained many talents. Zhang Boling advocates saving the country through education, and the principle of running a school is mainly science and engineering education. He opposes students' participation in social and political activities, but he also protects progressive teachers and students.