The expert Shen Siyuan was planning to visit was named Wu Yugu.
This elderly scholar, having spent a lifetime immersed in the vast sea of ancient script research, was a disciple of the famous Chinese oracle bone scholar, historian, and archaeologist Hu Houxuan, deeply grasping the essence of scholarly pursuit.
Mr. Wu's research field was primarily focused on oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions, with a secondary focus on bamboo and wooden slips from the Warring States, Qin, and Han periods. In particular, he poured his lifetime's energy into the interpretation and examination of oracle bone script, achieving remarkable results and filling many gaps in the academic world.
In addition, he made indelible contributions to the organization and interpretation of precious unearthed documents such as the Ma Wangdui Silk Books and the Guodian Chu Bamboo Slips, and is recognized within the industry as a person of great authority.
