唐文治是中国近代史,尤其是中国近代教育史上比较重要的人物,但既有研究对唐氏弃官从教的选择则鲜有探析,偶有涉及者亦简单地归纳为对清政府和官场倾轧的彻底失望。但分析唐氏辞官时的具体状况和其后来办学过程中的表现,会发现弃官从教的选择不是在心绪消沉的情况下所为,而是在社会转型中通过另外途径实现自己人生抱负的主动追求。仕宦与从教,看似殊途的两种选择却寄托了唐氏作为社会转型期士大夫一以贯之的宏远志向。如果和蔡元培类似的经历比较,会解读出丰富的历史信息。 Tang Wenzhi is a rather important figure in the modern history of China, especially in the history of modern Chinese education. However, the existing research rarely selections of Tang’s abnegation officials from teaching, and occasionally, the involved parties simply summed up the fact that the Qing government and the officialdom Completely disappointed. However, when we analyze the specific situation of Tang’s resignation and his performance in the process of running school, we can find that the choice of abandoning official education is not in the condition of depression, but through other ways to realize his own aspiration in social transformation Active pursuit. Shih Hsuan and from teaching, seemingly the other two options have given way to the Down’s social transformation as a consistent scholar Dr. Hongyuan ambition. If you compare with Cai Yuanpei’s similar experiences, you will interpret a wealth of historical information.