More importantly, there is a need for "integration and sharing". While historical records are important, they cannot be niche. Culture | Treasures | Sharing

The culture of historical records is extremely important, but now it seems to have only been the focus of experts and scholars in the field of historical records, becoming a niche culture. What is Shizhi? Historical records are treasures of the Chinese nation. It is a general term for local history and local chronicles, which, along with yearbooks, are included in the scope of the functions of local chronicle institutions. Historical records, especially records, are compiled by government organizations and are referred to as official books or official histories, possessing strong authority. Whether understood in a broad or narrow sense of culture, or according to philosophical definitions, historical records are a cultural phenomenon. Historical culture is not widely mentioned, but it is always present and visible. With thousands of years of history, it is a treasure of the Chinese nation and plays an irreplaceable role in promoting the progress and development of human civilization. What is the relationship between Shanghai's proposal to create Jiangnan culture, Shanghai style culture, and red culture, and the culture of historical records? According to the connotation and characteristics of historical records, the culture of historical records is the original ecological culture or the mother culture. If Jiangnan culture is the foundation, Shanghai style culture is the characteristic, and red culture is the bright color, then historical culture is the true color; If Jiangnan culture is a highland, Shanghai style culture is a highland, and red culture is a peak, then historical culture is a high mountain.

There are too many wonders in the world of magic, and we need to record and explore them. Over the years, Shanghai has compiled 218 second round chronicles and 320 million texts, which is an unprecedented and great project of good governance; There are a series of books on local conditions such as "Six Thousand Years of Shanghai", "Huangpu River", "Suzhou River", and "Five New Cities", as well as "General History of Shanghai" and so on. The recently published and released "Exploration and Practice of Historical Records and Culture", although not as extensive as local chronicles and general history, and not as concentrated as the series of books on geographical conditions, has an impressive coverage and historical span, and is a more comprehensive book that showcases the process and thinking of compiling historical records. Its characteristics reflect three unifications:

One is the unity of information and ideology. Compilation of information is the initial motivation for compilation, but in the process of data collection and organization, it cannot be simply collected, but needs to be refined and recreated to reflect ideological thinking. For example, this book records some little-known information about the predecessor and first establishment of the Shanghai Local Historical and Chronological Society, and even refreshes some comrades in the field of historical records, inspiring them; For example, the editing of the second chapter of this book is the main task of historical records work. We have sorted out the historical evolution of editing, enhancing readers' understanding of editing history knowledge, and the focus is on the second round of editing. However, with 218 books and more than 100 editing institutions, it is difficult to provide a general introduction. We pay attention to highlighting key units and major issues, achieving a combination of points and areas, and making people realize that editing is not just a simple record, but has strategic significance in speaking for the Party, preserving history for the country, and compiling aspirations for the people.

The second is the unity of integrity and classicism. The six chapters of the book can be said to have a complete format, systematic content, and full industry coverage. In terms of graphic and textual processing, narratives are interspersed and illustrated, with a slight difference in detail and a variety of highlights. There is no precedent for presenting the full picture of historical records in this way, from horizontal to edge and vertically to the bottom, involving a wide range of industries and a large number of people. While emphasizing completeness, more emphasis is placed on the brilliance, authority, and classicism of material selection. The selection of characters and events in each chapter, whether it is the topic of geological exploration or the achievements of the development of local chronicles, all take into account social identity and historical value. The activities and content selected for the development of local resources, such as the "Centennial of the Founding of the Communist Party of China and Historical Records Culture" forum, the "Four Histories Lecture Hall", as well as "Six Thousand Years of Shanghai", "Old City Chamber", and the descendants of Fang Xiaoru in Shanghai, will all become classic works of historical records culture.

The third is the unity of documentary and theoretical aspects. The information recorded in this book is based on events and work that have been held, without any fictional elements. It is worth mentioning that Chapter Six is a selection of several speeches and articles focused on historical records and culture. These articles are all said and written by industry leaders and experts in the field of historical records, with a strong sense of the times and authority. The article spans over 30 years and has a strong impact when read.

This book has four prefaces, and the four authors, Hong Minrong, Xiong Yuezhi, Chen Jialeng, and Deng Weizhi, can be regarded as leaders in the fields of social science, history, and literature. These four prefaces are the finishing touches that greatly enhance the book. Especially the preface written by the famous sociologist Mr. Deng Weizhi, with the signature "Written on August 19, 2022 in Room 2007, East Building of East China Hospital", is very touching. Teacher Deng's preface is the love and expectation of an elderly scholar for the work of historical records.

To become a popular culture, historical records need to be integrated and shared. While strengthening the promotion, development, and utilization of historical records and culture, we should also attach importance to the integration and sharing of historical records and culture. Director Fang Shizhong of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism proposed that "Shanghai style urban archaeology" should refer to the re excavation of urban cultural and tourism resources. The development of historical records and geographical conditions is the excavation of archaeological and urban cultural and tourism resources, which is the unique advantage and function of historical records. The compilation of a series of geological books and the development of important urban landmarks recorded in this book are all archaeological achievements. This also indicates that cultural tourism requires historical records, which should serve cultural tourism. The times are advancing, and historical records should not only focus on their own development and innovation, but also broaden their horizons. It is difficult to produce practical and valuable results by focusing on the academic discourse of books and records. We need to strengthen cooperation and integration with various industries, professions, as well as relevant social groups and organizations. For example, historical records can be adapted into easy to understand books, or become literary and artistic works that can be seen on film and television screens, heard in radio stations, seen on exhibition walls, or performed on stage. This form of integration with literature and art will certainly be popular among the public. Integration is a development trend, and now many industries and disciplines are competing to integrate, such as culture and industry, culture and technology, technology and finance, technology and industry, etc. Integration has promoted the development of careers at a geometric multiple. Historical records cover a wide range of fields, with comprehensive expertise and the conditions and space for integration. For many years, the Shanghai Local History Society has focused on exploring and practicing in this area. For example, the establishment of the Professional Committee of the Society is based on integration, integrating historical records into various industries, and making historical culture a culture that is enjoyed by the whole nation.