英文摘要 |
This paper considers Emperor Kangxi's discussion of the "Yu Gong" chapter of the Shangshu from two points of view. First, it notes that in Kangxi's famous atlas, the Kangxi huangyu quanlantu, there is some discussion of the mountains and rivers mentioned in the "Yu Gong" chapter. Similar discussions are also found in other works by Kangxi. The paper provides a careful comparison of Kangxi's observations on the origins of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, as well his remarks on the Amur river and the Sanwei mountain, with what we find in the "Yu Gong" chapter. Second, from the preceding discussion, this paper concludes that Kangxi was interested not so much in cartography and the study of ancient texts, as in emphasizing his own great personal achievements. Indeed, for him, the study of the past was a means of self-glorification. He emphasizes that under him, the Qing dynasty was able to accomplish what no other dynasty was able to do-gain control over all the territories mentioned in the "Yu Gong." This attitude would have an influence on Emperor Qianlong and on later literati. |