China has been up and down for five thousand years. Why did Yi Zhongtian say 3700?

The starting point of calculation is different, so is the time span of natural calculation. 5000 years from the era of Xuanyuan Huangdi, the saying that "Chinese civilization lasted for 5000 years" has been deeply rooted in the genes of our blood in China. The year of 3700 mentioned by Mr. Yi Zhongtian means that the archaeological date of China does not exceed 3750 from the above-mentioned signs and features of Xia Dynasty. Mr Yi Zhongtian didn't put forward this idea first, he just moved out to support it. For example, Qian Mu, a great historian in China, said, "It has been about 3,700 years since the annals of ancient bamboo books were recorded in summer."

When Mr. Yi Zhongtian put forward this view, he was also attacked a lot. China's culture is extensive and profound, and Chinese civilization has a long history. It has a long history and has been passed down to this day. Mr. Yi Zhongtian's speech in Lecture Room has played a very good role in publicizing and spreading traditional culture for the deeds of our ancestors. But the phrase "China has a history of 3700 years" has been denied by many people. As a famous history professor, he has different views from the vast number of Chinese people. I feel a little sad to be denied. No matter how long our civilization is, 3700 years or 5000 years is better. This can't make the traditional culture that we have passed on for so many years fade, it will still be passed on, even if the years change and the world changes.

Culture is beautiful because of communication, but different viewpoints and reasonable argumentation will promote the progress of culture and science. I don't think there is anything wrong with the idea put forward by Mr. Yi Zhongtian here. Putting forward this view may make more people who know this matter interested in reading history books or looking for information, so as to understand our ancestors' past and move towards a better tomorrow. It is precisely because of disputes and exchanges that culture is so colorful and colorful.