This article introduces the academic origins of contemporary French Song history research, explores important French scholars, representative works, and their collective collaborative research, and points out that there is a lack of introduction to French Song history research in China, and there is a gap compared to the translation and introduction of academic achievements in England, the United States, Japan, and South Korea.

1、 Overview of Research Status

Discussed the systematic introduction and research of research results on the history of England, America, Japan, and the Song Dynasty in the domestic academic community, as well as the overall attention to French Sinology. Sun Jian and Lu Ruirong's research analyzed the early history and high-quality achievements of Song history research in the European and American academic circles from the perspectives of translating classical literature and the development of Song studies in the United States. Although senior scholars have fully demonstrated the necessity of valuing overseas Song studies and laid the theoretical and methodological foundation for overseas Song studies research, there is still insufficient attention to the study of the French Song Dynasty. In the works of Xu Guanghua, Geng Sheng, and others, the discussion of French Song studies is relatively brief. Although Wang Lunyue, Tang Duo, and others mentioned the Song studies of Fei Yang, Remy Matthew, and others, their understanding of Fei Yang's overall academic philosophy still needs to be deepened, and their research has not been placed in the academic context of French Song history research. Urgently need to fill the gap in the study of French Song history.

2、 Background of French Song History Research and Contemporary Major Scholars

The study of French Song history originated from Bai Leri's "Song History Plan", who is regarded as the founder of the globalization of Song studies. Since the 21st century, the scale and academic achievements of French Song historians have been significant. Lankeli is a representative of the study of political history and institutional history, inheriting the academic traditions of Xie Henai and Bernard Leperti. He served as an academic editor of the Yearbook together with Jacques Legauf and others, and his new book "General History of China - Song Dynasty Volume" is the culmination of his research. Fei Yang has made significant contributions in the fields of literary history and intellectual history. He collaborated with Cheng Ailan to study the biography of Dongpo Yi, combining historical and intellectual methods in his research. Dai Hebai and Du Jieyong have conducted important research in the field of intellectual history, involving Zhu Xi and Confucian philosophy, as well as Song Dynasty Neo Confucianism. In terms of historical geography, Langley's water conservancy research and frontier historical and geographical research are representative achievements. In terms of fiscal history, Lankeli's "Tax System, Public Revenue and Expenditure, and Fiscal Policy in the Song Dynasty" won the "Confucian Lotus Award". Hua Lan, Gao Wansang, and An Du have made research contributions in the fields of philosophical history, religious history, and divination. The study of French Song history covers multiple fields, with diverse academic backgrounds and interdisciplinary research methods.

3、 New Trends in the Study of French Song History from an Interdisciplinary Perspective

The new trend in the study of French Song history is reflected in the in-depth exploration from an interdisciplinary perspective. In 2013, Professor Fei Yang initiated a research group on the literati of the Song Dynasty. Subsequently, Professor Lan Keli, Professor Fei Yang, and Professor Hua Lan jointly led the "Writing and Reading of Song Dynasty Scholars" research group, conducting a project on "The Identity and Action of Song Dynasty Scholars: Various Forms of Writing". This project explores the construction of the identity and political action positioning of literati in the Song Dynasty, emphasizing the diversity and multiplicity of identity and action, representing the forefront trend of French Song history research. The research methods and significance have reference value for the domestic academic community, promoting academic exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations at home and abroad.

4、 Conclusion

The study of French Song history inherits the tradition of Han studies by Raymond Lam, emphasizing text reading and translation, which is different from English, American, and Japanese Han studies. The study of French Song history combines the tradition of yearbook historiography with interdisciplinary influences, characterized by teamwork and interdisciplinary dialogue. The research focuses on the literati in the early Song Dynasty, showcasing the cutting-edge trends of French Sinology. The aim is to re-examine the political system, literati culture, and Confucian revival from the Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties from a dynamic perspective, with characteristics of problem consciousness orientation, overall historical perspective, and teamwork.