Abstract: “A direct-line disciple of Zhuzi”,“a guardian of Zhuzi's Philosophy”,and “believing RAO Lu more than Zhuzi”,these three comments on CHEN Li reflect how to view the inheritance and development of Zhuzi Philosophy on the part of the later scholars of Zhuzi.But considering from the Fours Books Interpretation by CHEN Li,the book did put forward many ideas different from those of Zhuzi with a little direct expression of dissatisfaction with Zhuzi,and most of objections by means of quoting others' ideas.Apart from adopting different theories of ZHANG Nanxuan,the book proposed the amendment to Zhuzi by RAO Shuangfeng (RAO Lu) in particular,which shows the spirit of “seeking truth” of Zhuzi's Philosophy.But it aroused the criticism of SHI Boxuan with strong consciousness of protecting Zhuzi.SHI Boxuan criticized CHEN Li for his turning back to RAO Lu and deviating from Zhuzi to a certain extent.The different comments between scholars reflect the disputes of two different interpretations of the “seeking truth” of Zhuzi's Philosophy and “protecting Zhuzi's Philosophy” since Song and Yuan Dynasties.The different comments also reflect the internal tension between “loyal officials” and “sycophantic officials” among the later scholars of Zhuzi.Adherence to the spirit of “seeking truth” is the key to go beyond the divergence of “loyal officials” and “preposterous opinions”.

Key words: CHEN Li, SHI Boxuan, RAO Shuangfeng (RAO Lu), seeking truth, protecting Zhuzi's Philopophy