The Traces of Su Shi in Jiangsu Province, and the Development and Research Status Quo of His Relics--Centering on the Grand Canal.

Su Shi has a special relationship with Jiangsu. He once served as a magistrate in Xuzhou and Yangzhou, where he helped to benefit local residents; he bought land and houses in Yixing and Changzhou, and eventually passed away in Changzhou; he had a special affection to Runzhou for he cared about the families and friends living there; Su Shi had come to live in Zhenzhou many times when in difficult positions; he also passed for many a time by cities along the Grand Canal, such as Suzhou, Sizhou, Chuzhou and Gaoyou, and built connections with local scholars or those staying there. Studying the traces of Su Shi in Jiangsu and analyzing the development and research status quo of his relics can therefore not only help to interpret fully the connection between Su Shi and Jiangsu, but also provide an overview of the role of Grand Canal as a traffic hub in Song dynasty. This is of great value and significance for furthering researches related to Su Shi, the culture of Grand Canal and the culture in Jiangsu Province. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]