The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Liang Qichao also watched "I Have a Dream", then shook his head and smiled wryly, his dream has long been shattered.

In his early years, Liang Qichao was keen on reform and strengthening, and later he actively assisted Yuan Shikai, hoping that the republic system could save China. But Yuan Shikai had a brain twitch and wanted to become emperor, so Liang Qichao conspired against Yuan and was involved in endless political disputes ever since.

Here we can see the difference between Liang Qichao and Kang Youwei. Kang Youwei first called for reform, then supported Yuan Shikai's ascension to the throne, and then encouraged Zhang Xun to support Puyi's restoration, just like a political speculator. Liang Qichao had only one goal, which was to revitalize the country. He had broken up with Kang Youwei a long time ago, and even despised his former teacher from the bottom of his heart.

Liang Qichao's last bright spot in the political arena was to actively support Duan Qirui's declaration of war against Germany despite the opposition of the majority of the country. He used his superb political skills to help Duan Qirui regain power in Beiyang, so that the "declaration of war against Germany" was passed by the Congress and China became the victorious country of "World War I".

Since then, Liang Qichao has stopped meddling in political affairs. He has seen through the essence of the Beiyang government and turned to study knowledge.

Liang Qichao threw away the newspaper, and said to Zhou Hexuan with some disappointment: "China's hope depends on your generation."

"China's hope has always been there," Zhou Hexuan said firmly, "Sir, you are a history maker. You should know that in the past dynasties, any dynasty that unified China would inevitably be powerful and conquer the barbarians. China's land and population are overwhelming. There, as long as the national education is done well, when the country is reunified, the speed of development will surely shock the whole world."

"I hope, I hope I can live to see that day," Liang Qichao forced a smile, got up and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to meet Chief Ren and call Yizhong along."

In the afternoon of that day, Liang Qichao, Zhao Yuanren and Zhou Hexuan met Ren Kecheng, the current Minister of Education of China, at the official residence of the Ministry of Education.

Ren Kecheng was a few years younger than Liang Qichao. He was short and fat, and his body swayed from side to side when he walked. If he took off his glasses, he would look like a wealthy countryman. Although he was in a high position, he respected Liang Qichao very much. He went to the door to greet him personally and said, "Hello Ren Gongan, what brought you here today?"

"Naturally, the south wind blows in summer," Liang Qichao rarely joked. He turned and pointed at Zhou Hexuan and said, "This is Zhou Hexuan, whose name is Mingcheng, and a great talent who has returned from studying abroad."

Zhou Hexuan stepped forward immediately: "I have met Chief Ren."

"But Zhou Hexuan who wrote "The Rise of Great Powers"?" Ren Kecheng asked in surprise.

Well, Zhou Hexuan wrote that book, even the head of the Ministry of Education knew about him, and writing a book was indeed the fastest way to fame.

"It's this gentleman," Liang Qichao said with a smile, "Mingcheng brought good things today, it depends on Zhiqing whether you know the goods or not."

Ren Kecheng asked curiously, "Is it Mingcheng's new work?"

Zhao Yuanren took out the new pinyin scheme: "Director Ren, please take a look, this is the pinyin method invented by Mingcheng, which is more convenient and practical than the current pinyin scheme."

Don't look at Ren Kecheng's full-bodied appearance, he doesn't belong to that kind of idiot bureaucrat. This person is the pioneer of new-style education in Guizhou. A few years ago, he was the governor of Guizhou. Later, he got tired of political disputes and simply buried his head in writing and studying.

A while ago, Zhang Zuolin and Wu Peifu reorganized the cabinet, and Ren Kecheng happened to live in seclusion in Beiping, but was inexplicably elected as the Minister of Education. He felt that this position was very satisfactory, because his old line of work was education, so he was happy to take up the position. Historically, the "Guoyu Alphabet Pinyin Law" was promulgated at the end of this year under his promotion.

Ren Kecheng is an official with a clear distinction between public and private, once a clansman wanted to find an errand through him, but he flatly refused. So there is a saying in Guizhou, which is called: Ren Kecheng is so good, he doesn't recognize people from his hometown.

But no matter how knowledgeable and impartial Ren Kecheng is, after getting Zhou Hexuan's new pinyin scheme, he was still in a dilemma, shaking his head and said: "It's a pity, Mingcheng. It would be great if your pinyin scheme was presented a few years ago. It is too late now, the "Guoyu Alphabet Pinyin Law" has been finalized."

Zhao Yuanren asked: "Can scholars be convened to reconvene the meeting and discuss it again?"

"It's absolutely impossible." Ren Kecheng firmly vetoed it.

Zhou Hexuan smiled wryly, he had expected this result a long time ago. Unless there is a change of dynasty, it is impossible to implement his system of Hanyu Pinyin.

Although he can promote it in his own Hope Primary School, it is a misleading child. Because as long as the Ministry of Education promulgates the "Mandarin Alphabet Pinyin Law", all dictionaries and dictionaries used throughout the country must use Roman pinyin. It is impossible for students taught by Hope Primary School to not even look up dictionaries, right?

Rejecting Ren Kecheng's persuasion, Zhou Hexuan returned to Tsinghua University somewhat depressed.

On the way, Liang Qichao comforted him: "Mingcheng, everything can't be as you wish, it's enough to work hard."

Zhou Hexuan said: "Mr. Xie for teaching."

"Is Mingcheng married?" Liang Qichao asked suddenly while walking.

Zhou Hexuan was taken aback: "Not yet."

Liang Qichao smiled and said, "Why don't I be the elder of the moon and help you find a lady from a great family?"

"Forget about this." Zhou Hexuan evaded.

"Hahaha," Liang Qichao laughed, "I know, all of you young people advocate free love."

Zhou Hexuan laughed and said, "Take it easy, I'm still young."

Liang Qichao suddenly remembered Xu Zhimo's terrible incident. He had agreed to be Xu Zhimo's marriage witness because of his affection, and immediately warned: "You can fall in love freely, but you must not destroy other people's marriages. This is an extremely immoral thing." .”

"Understood." Zhou Hexuan also thought of Tianjin, and thought: One has been destroyed.

Liang Qichao smiled disrespectfully and said, "That's the daughter of a friend of mine. She can be said to be both talented and beautiful. Mingcheng, you really don't plan to meet her?"

"Who is it?" Zhou Hexuan couldn't help asking.

Liang Qichao said: "The daughter of Duan Zhiquan's family is two years old, and her name is Hongyun. She is also a progressive woman who has studied in a Western-style school."

It turned out to be Duan Qirui's daughter...

Zhou Hexuan was sweating wildly, thinking of Duan Hongye becoming his uncle, it really hurts his brain.

When the three of them returned to Tsinghua Garden, Liang Qichao smiled and said to Zhou Hexuan, "Mingcheng, there is an elegant thing to forget your worries, and I will teach you today."

"What elegant matter?" Zhou Hexuan was extremely curious.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Yuanren quickly said, "I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first."

"Don't go, what can we do without you?" Liang Qichao grabbed Zhao Yuanren and wouldn't let him go.

Zhao Yuanren smiled wryly: "Don't pull, the sleeves will be torn off by you."

Seeing that the two behaved abnormally, Zhou Hexuan became more and more curious, and followed Liang Qichao to the courtyard where Wu Mi lived.

Liang Qichao shouted loudly: "Yuheng, come out to play cards!"

Zhou Hexuan was speechless for a moment, is this an elegant thing that can forget sorrow?

"What cards are you playing? I'm reading!" Wu Mi's voice came out.

Liang Qichao didn't care, rushed into the room, grabbed Wu Mi's sleeve and dragged it out: "Play mahjong, three missing one."

Liang Qichao at the poker table belonged to Confucius who moved - all lost, and his poker skills stink to the extreme. But he still enjoys it. He once had a famous saying: Only reading can forget playing cards, and only playing cards can forget reading.

That night, Zhou Hexuan won more than one hundred yuan, Wu Mi and Zhao Yuanren also won dozens of yuan, and only Liang Qichao was the happiest loser.

The image of a erudite scholar instantly shattered into dross, leaving only a bad gambler who has been defeated repeatedly at the poker table.

Well, Zhou Hexuan can still brag to others in the future: Back then, when I played cards with Mr. Liang Rengong, Zhao Yizhong, and Wu Yuheng...