The modern history of China began at 1840 (twenty years of Qing Daoguang). China's modern enlightenment took place in 1898 (the 24th year of Guangxu). From April 23rd, 24th year of Guangxu, that is, June of Gregorian calendar 1 1, Emperor Guangxu issued a series of New Deal letters with more than 180 articles, covering economic, cultural, educational, military and political aspects. For example, in the economic aspect, we should set up a bureau of agriculture and industry and a general bureau of railway mines to reclaim wasteland, set up industries, build roads and mine, and reward inventions and creations; In cultural education, reform the imperial examination system, abolish stereotyped writing, change strategies and set up schools; On the military side, train the new army, reduce the old army and try our best to protect the armor; Politically, it is necessary to abolish idle and overlapping institutions, let the banners make their own living, and let the people talk to the court. Because this year was the year of the Reform Movement of 1898, history called this reform "the Reform Movement of 1898". The Reform Movement of 1898 was an unprecedented great change in the history of China, which pointed out the direction for the times. At the same time, it is an enlightenment movement of patriotism and saving the country, which embodies the patriotic enthusiasm of being unwilling to sink and yearning for independence and prosperity, and promotes the awakening of the people of China, which is of great historical significance. The Reform Movement of 1898 was an enlightenment movement in modern China.