Recently, the outcomes of the 7th Zeng Xianyi Legal History Scholarship selection were unveiled, and Li Yuxiu's graduation thesis, "A Study on the Dingyou System in the Qing Dynasty," secured the prestigious "Excellent Bachelor's Thesis Award." This commendable work was mentored by Professor Chai Rong from the Law School.

The "Zeng Xianyi Legal History Scholarship" stands as a distinguished academic accolade, established in honor of the eminent legal scholar and educator, Mr. Zeng Xianyi. Its purpose is to perpetuate his academic legacy, foster his scholarly spirit, and propel the advancement of legal history research and talent cultivation in this specialized domain. Renowned for its high esteem and influence within the domestic legal history academic community, this year's selection process was marked by intense competition. The awarded excellent bachelor's theses epitomize the exceptional caliber of undergraduate talent development in legal history across the nation's law schools.

Li Yuxiu's award-winning thesis delves into the traditional legal system of Dingyou—the requirement for officials to resign during parental funerals—in the Qing Dynasty. Through exhaustive historical material analysis and rigorous institutional scrutiny, it thoroughly investigates the operational realities, legal regulations, social impacts, and the ethical-legal conflicts inherent in this system during that era. The thesis demonstrates a solid literary foundation, a keen awareness of pertinent issues, and a notable degree of academic innovation. Its topic harmoniously blends academic value with practical significance, representing a commendable endeavor in exploring legal history research and traditional legal wisdom.

As the thesis supervisor, Professor Chai Rong offered meticulous guidance throughout the entire research process, encompassing topic selection, data collection, framework construction, and argument development. His profound academic expertise and rigorous scholarly spirit were instrumental in shaping this outstanding work. This accolade not only reflects Li Yuxiu's diligent research efforts and courage to explore uncharted territories but also underscores the dedicated efforts of the supervising teacher. Moreover, it serves as a testament to the Law School's remarkable achievements in teaching legal history and nurturing students' academic capabilities.

The Law School has consistently placed great emphasis on cultivating undergraduate students' academic literacy and enhancing their innovative capacities. It actively encourages and supports students in engaging in academic research and practical endeavors. This honor bestowed upon Li Yuxiu is a recognition of his individual academic prowess and also a further affirmation of the high quality of talent cultivation within our law program. The Law School will persist in fostering a vibrant academic atmosphere, refining the innovative talent cultivation mechanism, and supporting more students in their academic pursuits and achievements.

Congratulations to Li Yuxiu and Professor Chai Rong on this remarkable accomplishment!

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