The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

At nine o'clock in the morning, the meeting officially began.

Cai Yuanpei and Li Shizeng sat on two songs separately, each with their cronies. However, Li Shizeng had obviously more people, and Cai Yuanpei was a bit outnumbered. Including Hu Shi, several people from the "Cai Party" had already resigned.

"Before the meeting, let me introduce a friend," Cai Yunpei pointed to Zhou Hexuan, "this is Mr. Zhou Hexuan, the current president of Peking University and a famous scholar."

"Papa papa..."

Sparse applause sounded, and many people looked at Zhou Hexuan curiously.

Zhou Hexuan forced a smile and waved to everyone.

After the introduction, Cai Yuanpei said a few more off-topic words: "As for the establishment of the Beiping University District, let's discuss and discuss it. If you have any ideas and suggestions, please speak freely."

"I object!" Zhu Jiahua said first. He is also a veteran. He participated in the Revolution of 1911 at the age of seventeen, and later served as a professor and head of the German Department of Peking University. When Zhang Zuolin shot Shao Piaoping, Zhu Jiahua was also on the blacklist, and escaped the catastrophe by hiding in Dongjiaomin Lane with Peking University acting principal Jiang Menglin.

"Why do you object? Tell me the reason!" Li Zongtong said bluntly, he is Li Shizeng's own nephew.

Zhu Jiahua said: "The university district system has already been tested in several provinces in the south, and it is a mess! The education chaos in the south has not yet stabilized, so why rush to harm the education circle in the north?"

"What is a disaster?" Li Zongtong immediately retorted, "The university district system is the best education system in the world. The trials in Jiangsu and Zhejiang didn't produce good results. That's because the specific operators are not competent! Do a good job in education. As long as it is out of a common heart, the university district system will definitely improve the status quo of China's education!"

Well, it's not that my policy is bad, it's that this education official is too rubbish.

"Hehe." Zhu Jiahua laughed dryly.

Both Zhu Jiahua and Jiang Menglin were loyal followers of Cai Yuanpei who "study in Britain and the United States".

But Jiang Menglin didn't speak, he knew it would be useless. Many education committee members here today do not usually come to the meeting. Since they are present, they must have come here to support Li Shizeng.

Cai Yuanpei had a terrible headache, turned his gaze to Zhou Hexuan, and asked, "Does Mr. Zhou have any suggestions?"

Zhou Hexuan didn't want to wade into the muddy water, so he immediately smiled and said, "For such a major national event, I'm sorry for my ignorance, so it's inconvenient for me to express my opinion. Go ahead, I'll just take a look and gain experience."

What I said made it clear that I was watching a monkey show.

Jiang Menglin suddenly said: "Mr. Zhou is the president of Peking University, and what is being discussed now is the establishment of the Peking University District. You should express your opinion based on emotion and reason."

Li Shizeng also said: "Mr. Zhou has something to say, please speak."

Zhou Hexuan was forced to have no choice but to say: "Dean Cai, Vice President Li, I just want to ask a question. Your university district system attaches great importance to higher education and academic research. This is good in itself, and I support it. But What about basic education in primary and middle schools? Educational funds are already insufficient, and the basic education funds that are already in short supply are allocated to higher education. How does this make basic education personnel survive and work? If you don’t accumulate small streams, you won’t be able to form rivers and oceans. Chinese education is like building a house. Now that you’re building university districts, it’s like removing the bricks and stones from the foundation to repair the roof. Aren’t you afraid that the house will collapse?”

These words were very serious, Li Shizeng's face darkened instantly, and Cai Yuanpei also remained silent.

Li Zongtong immediately retorted: "Mr. Zhou, what you are talking about is the issue of money, but what we are discussing is the issue of the system. You cannot deny the university district system, the most perfect education system in the world, just because you lack money."

Zhou Hexuan laughed and said: "A small businessman with a net worth of only a few thousand yuan said that investing in a business with several million yuan is very profitable. Is what he said wrong? No, a business with a few million yuan is indeed profitable. But can he succeed? How big is it? Appetite, just eat a few bowls of rice. If you take a long step, it's easy to tear your eggs."

"puff!"

Zhu Jiahua burst out laughing when he heard the words, he coughed dryly, and said calmly: "Although Mr. Zhou's words are harsh, his words are not harsh."

Li Shi Zeng didn't want to waste any more words, and said directly: "Let's vote."

Zhou Hexuan quickly received a form with three options: support, objection and abstention.

Zhou Hexuan thought about it and abstained.

The final voting results were counted, with 1 vote against (Zhu Jiahua), 6 abstentions, and 14 votes in favor.

Even Cai Yuanpei himself abstained from voting, obviously not wanting to continue the unnecessary dispute.

After the vote to establish the Peking University District was passed, Li Shizeng made preparations and put forward a proposal for the list of members of the Peking Branch of the University Committee. The committee members he proposed included Zhang Ji, Shen Yimo, Li Linyu, Li Shuhua, Yi Peiji, Xiao Yu and others, all of whom were Li Shizeng's cronies and friends.

The issue still passed successfully.

Well, there is nothing to discuss in the future. Li Shizeng has the final say on the specific education affairs in the Greater Beiping area, and there is no need to discuss them at the Central Education Conference.

"The meeting is over!" Cai Yunpei announced angrily. He has decided to resign, the dean of the university (Minister of Education), whoever likes to be the one.

"Wait," Zhou Hexuan said suddenly, and asked bluntly, "I heard that Peking University has changed its name to Zhonghua University, and Mr. Li Shizeng will be the president. So, do I, the president of Peking University, need to write my resignation letter? Or, please send me a resignation letter." a letter of dismissal."

The atmosphere at the venue became awkward, because when the candidate for the president of Zhonghua University was being discussed, the Northern Expeditionary Army had just occupied Beiping. At that time, Beiping belonged to the Ministry of Education's "spoils of war", and the principal Zhou Hexuan was considered a "captive", and they did not need to consider the opinions of the "captive".

Cai Yuanpei was also lazy and bad. He deliberately invited Zhou Hexuan to Nanjing for a meeting, presumably because he wanted to see Zhou Hexuan and Li Shizeng quarrel.

Before Li Shizeng opened his mouth, Li Zongtong rushed to answer. He said: "Mr. Zhou, your position as the president of Peking University was appointed by the reactionary warlord Zhang Zuolin, and we do not recognize it. Therefore, there is no need for a letter of dismissal and a letter of resignation. Do you accept the answer?"

Hehe, he is indeed the teacher of Li Ao, the super troll in the future, and Li Zongtong's words are choking.

"Accept, of course I accept. Farewell, everyone!" Zhou Hexuan got up and left.

Li Shuhua felt rather uncomfortable. On the one hand, President Zhou, who had made great contributions to Peking University, and on the other hand, his mentor Li Shizeng, he didn't know what to say.

After leaving the venue, Li Shi once criticized his nephew: "Uncle Xuan, you shouldn't talk like that. Mr. Zhou is still worthy of respect. Last night, Runzhang (Li Shuhua) told me that Mr. Zhou had used his own private funds twice to Paying the salaries of Peking University’s faculty and staff. The change of Peking University’s name to Zhonghua University, and myself serving as the principal, was really ill-advised.”

Li Zongtong said: "Uncle, you still don't understand? That Zhou Hexuan was deliberately found by Cai Zimin to argue against you!"

"Why don't I know? But personal grievances are personal grievances, business is business, don't confuse them!" Li Shi once taught, "Brother Zhimin (Cai Yuanpei) and I are just arguing about ideas, and it doesn't affect our personal relationship. What you said is too offensive, so remember it in the future, be cautious in your words and deeds. A career is not what you say, but what you do. So many people scold us now, but as long as China's education is done well, they will praise us in turn. "

Li Zongtong said in admiration: "My nephew will always remember the teaching."