The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Chang Kaishen realized that he had lost his composure, and quickly restrained his expression and asked, "Can you really persuade Zhang Xueliang to change his flag?"

Zhou Hexuan smiled confidently: "I dare not say 100%, but I am 90% sure."

Although the Northeast is definitely still in a state of warlord independence after the change of flag, it has very terrifying political effects. Only then will Chang Kaishen truly unify China and become the supreme leader in China's jurisprudence.

This represents prestige and status, and at the same time can unite people's hearts and consolidate power in their hands.

Chang Kaishen didn't even bother to pretend, leaned forward and said in a low voice: "Mingcheng, as long as you can persuade Zhang Xueliang to change his banner, you can choose any official below the minister of the national government!"

"Commander Chang, I don't want to be an official." Zhou Hexuan laughed.

"Then what do you want? Tell me, and report the amount if you want the money." Chang Kaishen said boldly.

Zhou Hexuan said sincerely: "I went to Shandong some time ago and talked with Chairman Sun about the famine in Shandong. The food shipped from the south was almost exhausted in the south of Shandong. The people in Shandong urgently needed sorghum rice from the northeast. I convinced Changing flags in the Northeast, I don’t have any requirements, I just want to quickly open up the life-saving food road, at least to save a few more victims. From a righteous point of view, the Chinese civil war can only make foreigners happy, and Japan wants us to fight every day.”

Chang Kaishen was in awe, and he didn't know whether it was pretending or sincerity, and he praised him greatly: "Be honest and righteous. If everyone has this kind of public heart, why should the party and the country be unhappy?"

Zhou Hexuan said: "Before going to the Northeast, I have to ask Commander Chang for a warrant to implement the specific arrangements after the change of flag in the Northeast."

Chang Kaishen immediately said: "As long as the Northeast belongs to the Nanjing National Government and believes in the Three People's Principles, everything in the Northeast will remain the same, and the arrangement of officials will be decided by Zhang Xueliang!" , the one representing China can only be the Nanjing government. The Northeast is not allowed to unilaterally conduct diplomatic activities with any country in the name of the country."

"Of course," Zhou Hexuan said with a smirk, "The traitorous contract Zhang Zuolin signed with Japan should also be nullified."

Chang Kaishen was taken aback when he heard the words, and then burst into laughter: "Hahahaha..."

Smiling and laughing, Chang Kaishen frowned, and suddenly said: "I'm afraid the Japanese will prevent the Northeast from changing its flag."

Zhou Hexuan nodded and said: "This is for sure, so due to pressure, Zhang Xueliang may not choose to change flags in the past few months. He must suppress internal objections and fully control his army before he can make a public decision."

Chang Kaishen looked at Zhou Hexuan with some surprise. He thought that Zhou Hexuan was a scholar who could only talk empty talk, at worst he could play tricks and engage in diplomacy. He didn't expect that he was also familiar with politics.

Chang Kaishen is really cherishing talent now. He said: "I can wait in the Northeast, but at the latest it should not be delayed past New Year's Day next year. Mingcheng, why don't you come to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Regardless of whether the Northeast can be negotiated or not, I think you are suitable for diplomacy."

"Let's talk about it later," Zhou Hexuan clasped his fists and said, "Commander Chang, take your leave!"

"Go slowly." Chang Kaishen personally sent Zhou Hexuan to the door.

On the way back, Hallett Abban asked, "What did you talk to Mr. Chang about?"

Zhou Hexuan smiled mysteriously: "You will know when the time comes."

After Zhou Hexuan left, Chang Kaishen said to his attendants: "Skyjue, inform Nanjing to send the education funds for Peking University as soon as possible. Also, ask the University College (Ministry of Education) to reserve a committee member for Zhou Hexuan." .”

Although Zhou Hexuan said that he didn't want anything, Chang Kaishen had to give it. He was very proficient in this kind of sophistication.

...

Zhou Hexuan's top priority is not to go to the Northeast to be a lobbyist, but to move!

The Sun brothers packed their luggage happily, and Sun Yonghao pointed to the bookshelf and asked, "Sir, do you want to move this?"

"No, all the furniture is left here, and there is nothing missing in the new house." Zhou Hexuan said.

Zhang Leyi suggested: "Brother Zhou, Hai Avenue is a bit out of the way, should I buy a car instead?"

Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and said, "Buy two cars, and hire two more drivers."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements now." Zhang Leyi said happily, and finally no longer need to take a rickshaw when going out.

Wanrong watched everyone busy, she felt a little unhappy. Because once Zhou Hexuan moved away, everyone was far away, and it was not convenient to meet each other.

"Brother Zhou, I..." Wanrong hesitated to speak.

Zhou Hexuan looked at Zhang Leyi, Zhang Leyi looked a little helpless, then smiled and said, "Wanrong also go live together, so we can have a companion."

"It seems a bit inconvenient for me to go." Wan Rong said in confusion.

Seeing that Zhang Leyi had already spoken, Zhou Hexuan immediately smiled and said, "If it's inconvenient, it's up to outsiders, as long as you're happy."

Only then did Wanrong agree hesitantly: "Then...then I will go."

As for Liao Yaquan, he stood by and did not speak.

Today Zhou Hexuan went to see Chang Kaishen, Liao Yaquan really wanted to know what they said. It's a pity that there are no secret wiretapping devices these days. If you want to find out the situation, you have to rely on manpower to operate it.

Do you want to report the situation?

Liao Yaquan has been struggling with this problem.

In the afternoon, everyone came to Xiaobailou on Hai Avenue.

As soon as Liu Wushi arrived at the place, he exclaimed: "This place is big enough. Sir, you have to hire a few servants, at least three servants are responsible for cleaning the room every day."

Wan Rong brought several servants over, she smiled and said, "We still have to hire a gardener, and the lawn here also needs someone to take care of it."

Zhang Leyi said: "We'll talk about hiring servants tomorrow. Let's give the house an elegant name first. This is in line with Brother Zhou's status as a scholar."

Zhou Hexuan joked: "This house is completely white, so it's just right to call it the White House."

"You still want to be president." Zhang Leyi said angrily.

"Hide in the small building and become unified. I am the president here." Zhou Hexuan laughed.

"Out of shape!" Zhang Leyi gave him a blank look.

Liao Yaquan rolled his eyes and tentatively said, "Why don't we plant some apple trees in this yard and call it an apple orchard!"

Unfortunately, Zhou Hexuan did not respond to this, which made Liao Yaquan a little discouraged.

Liang Qichao's house in Tianjin is called "Ice Drinking Room", which is taken from "Zhuangzi·Human World": "I am ordered to drink ice in the evening, what is my internal heat?" It expresses his worries about the current situation in the country.

Zhou Hexuan thought about it for a long time, and finally made a decision: "This house will be called 'San Le Tang' from now on."

Zhang Leyi was dumbfounded: "San Le Tang, do you want to open a pharmacy?"

"Read more books in the future," Zhou Hexuan patted Zhang Leyi's head lightly, "Mencius said that a gentleman has three joys. My parents and brothers have no brothers, and you will be my relatives from now on. May everyone be safe and harmonious. It’s fun. I raise my head to be ashamed of the sky, and lower my head to be ashamed of others. These two are also joys. I have won the world’s talents and educate them. Although I don’t have three thousand disciples, I can still write some books to influence the world. These are the three joys.”

The original words of Mencius said that a gentleman has three pleasures, and conquering the world with virtue (or ruling the world) is not one of them. Parents are present, brothers have no reason, is the first pleasure; being worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth is the second pleasure; being educated by the best talents in the world is the third pleasure.

This passage just fits Zhou Hexuan's state of mind and pursuit.