In the modern literature discussion of China, there is frequently having nothing to say, but it is not the main body. More mainstreaming is having something to say based on compatibility, nationality and tradition in Chinese and western literature discussion. In the Du Fu research in the 20th century, the advance of the concept of people’s character, realism and people being my brothers and I sharing the life of all creatures demonstrates the strong vitality of Chinese literature discussion, which is the verification of having something to say. The treatment of having nothing to say should be under the premise of Chinese literature discussion, should clarify the cultural position of ancient literature discussion in modern society and its social attribute in the process of one hundred years modernization experience history, should seldom adulterate nationalism feelings, should use the learning rationality analysis and should reevaluate the creating practice of Chinese modern literature. 