Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 224 "The Character of the Republic of China" Xiao Gongquan
Peking, Yenching University.

In the morning, the gate of Yanjing University is crowded with people. Not only are there some vendors selling breakfast, but the most recent ones are newsboys selling newspapers.

"Extra! Extra! Yesterday's latest news, front page headlines, Public Concession Court, British High Court in Shanghai, and American High Court in Shanghai, all announced the verdict."

The newsboys shouted hoarsely. Even though they knew that Yanjing University actually provided the latest newspapers and periodicals, they still planned to try their luck here.

Because most of the gentlemen at Yenching University are knowledgeable, like to read newspapers, and are kind-hearted, it is still much easier to sell here than struggling to sell on the street.

"Sir, come and take a look. The latest news from the Shanghai stock market is that the young writer Bao Guowei has received support from foreigners. You must take a look."

A bold newsboy stopped a gentleman with a square face and rimless glasses. He was holding a leather bag in his hand and seemed to be in a hurry.

The other newsboys immediately hid far away. Experienced newsboys would not look for this kind of gentleman. Most of them had very bad tempers and accidentally offended their sires, leading to an unprovoked beating from the security guards. However, the gain outweighed the loss. .

Unexpectedly, the gentleman with a stern expression actually showed a kind smile. He took the newspaper from the newsboy's hand and couldn't help but comment.

"The British are in the Shanghai High Court, and the Americans are in the Shanghai High Court. It is really ironic that in the Chinese people's own land, foreign courts are needed to pronounce judgments."

The newsboy's head seemed to have shut down, and he was frozen in place.

The newsboy rubbed his hands and hesitated for a while before shaking hands with the gentleman in front of him.

"Okay, sir, please put it away!" It was obvious that it was not easy to get a deal, and the newsboy was very happy.

"My little friend, I want this newspaper."

The newsboy is the most well-informed. If you ask him to write, he may not recognize anyone when typing, but if you ask him to speak, he will be able to tell you the news he heard from various places and tell you until tomorrow.

The gentleman nodded. He frowned tightly and looked at the newspaper in his hand. The content on it made his expression change again and again.

"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Xiao Gongquan, kid. Keep your money well. I'll buy it from you next time."

In universities, there is a newspaper room every day, which provides the latest real-time news to university professors, teachers and some students, but the updates are relatively slow.

"Sir, you haven't paid yet?"

But when he saw this gentleman put down his hat and was about to leave, he immediately said in a hurry.

"Sir, this public concession started during the Qing Dynasty. Today's leaders are not good enough, so foreigners are still in charge."

The newsboy consciously made a mistake and immediately introduced him again.

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and motioned for the other party to shake it, without paying any attention to the newsboy's hand which was full of ink.

"I think the ancient saying that 'one who excels in learning will become an official' has its truth, but in modern life, 'official' should be interpreted in a broad sense as 'serving the society' and does not need to be interpreted in a narrow sense as 'devoting oneself to politics.'"

"But you don't have to worry. Our Bao Guowei writer is a very famous figure. Even the Americans have to give him some respect, let alone the British. His attitude was tough at the beginning, but later it was not You have to be submissive, people say that Mr. Bao's victory is our first victory over Britain since the Qing Dynasty."

The newsboy spoke eloquently, which surprised the gentleman. He raised his head and glanced at the other party's cat-like face, and asked with a smile.

He turned around and looked at his watch. He seemed to be in a hurry, so he immediately said to the newsboy.

"Xiao Gongquan? Of course I remember. He was a well-known professor at Yenching University. He graduated from American foreigners. His classes were full of people. Even Jinling respected him very much, especially when he proposed Many gentlemen praised him for his slogan of not being an official but not engaging in politics and focusing on his studies.”

"My little friend, you know a lot. Have you read any books?"

"Mr. Xiao once said that the country should replace 'country first' with 'people's livelihood first' as the highest principle of governance, which is in line with the true spirit of Mr. Sun's founding. In my opinion, it really makes sense! No wonder Mr. Xiao’s classes are full, and the students regard you as their spiritual mentor, saying that if you serve in the government, you will definitely change our China!”

A familiar newsboy next to him came over and waved his hand in front of him, thinking that he was in a daze.

"Ah!" The gentleman patted his head and apologized immediately. "Sorry, I got used to it at school and forgot to pay."

His thoughts and character have made him very popular in today's academic circles, and several of his later works have also been included in the teaching textbooks of university politics majors.

"Er Gangzi, do you still remember Mr. Xiao Gongquan?"

This newsboy named Er Gangzi obviously hangs out in this area a lot. Even when he calls Yenching University, he always refers to our Yenching University.

"What's the matter, Erdanzi, please don't look for this kind of gentleman. If you want to sell newspapers, you have to look for students. Students are young and kind-hearted. Especially those who are soft-hearted cannot be praised. After a few words, they will buy them honestly. This kind of gentleman is so long-winded and very old-fashioned."

"Thank you sir, you have a bright future ahead of you."

The other party seemed to be in a hurry. He held his purse under his arm and said to the newsboy with a sideways smile.

Xiao Gongquan once gave a modern interpretation of the concept of "excellence in learning leads to officialdom".

The newsboy scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Hey, it's not like I've read any books, I just know some words. I heard these from the big guys."

After shaking hands, the gentleman named Xiao Gongquan flew into the campus, leaving behind a confused newspaper boy.

His understanding of this sentence was explained in this way.

Rejecting Chen Brai's invitation to join the government, Xiao Gongquan concentrated on academic research and put the concept that "officials" should serve society into practice in his life.

This has also become the life principle he has adhered to throughout his life.

After listening to the other party's description, Er Gangzi almost dropped his jaw and said in an exaggerated way.

When the newsboy saw that this gentleman seemed to have some objections to the content of the newspaper, he immediately explained.

The newsboy looked at the other party very warily, fearing that the other party would run away. It was not until he took out a few coins from his bag that he felt relieved.

He put it in the palm of his hand and clicked it, and found that there was more. He couldn't help but feel ecstatic, and he bowed immediately and said.

"My God! Which hand of yours is holding Mr. Xiao's hand? Show me quickly. Damn it, you are not allowed to wash your hands these days!!"

"What kind of idiot did you meet Mr. Xiao Gongquan? He even shook hands with you?"

"Yes! That's Mr. Xiao Gongquan, the one I just met, and he shook hands with me!" Erdanzi said excitedly.

In the principal's office, Qian Mu saw Xiao Gongquan, who had been on leave for many days, and finally returned to his post at the school. He was very happy and couldn't help but talk to him about political theory.

Xiao Gongquan sighed, waved his hands and said.

"Brother Bin, please don't praise me too much. I just did what a gentleman should do. As for the governance of the country, I am proficient in theory and have little experience in practical operations. I have specialization in the field. I just I just want to contribute to the road of saving the country academically.”

Xiao Gongquan filled a cup of coarse tea for the other party, sat up straight, and continued talking with a hint of helplessness in his words, as if he had opened a conversation box.

“Since the founding of the Republic of China, many of the ills of the former Qing Dynasty have not been eliminated, but there have been some new patients.

China is currently suffering from serious and complex political diseases. All social unrest and people's suffering are symptoms and results of this disease.

One of the most obvious pathologies is the extreme inequality between rich and poor.

If you don’t see the nightly singing and dancing in the foreign market ten miles away, wouldn’t it be that the business girls didn’t know the past and hated the country’s subjugation? "

Speaking of this, Xiao Gongquan stopped, knowing that he could not continue to talk about the affairs of the four major families and Jinling, which would inevitably lead to trouble.

He just continued.

"A special, tangible and intangible power group has emerged in society, "bureaucratic capital" and "rich capital."

"The exclusive wealth of privileged groups undermines social justice, increases the poverty of the common people, and causes unrest in order. Although they benefit in the short term, they may inevitably suffer the scourge of social collapse."

Thinking of this, Xiao Gongquan felt a little sad and seemed to want to express all the anger in his heart.

"While the minimum conditions are not met, talking about construction and the rule of law is tantamount to deceiving others and ourselves. - How many corrupt officials have been punished over the past few years? How many scoundrels? How many profiteers?"

Hearing these words from the other party, Qian Mu couldn't help but sigh. He studied modern history and didn't understand anything about these.

It’s just that no matter how loud they, the scholars, shout, if those in power don’t listen, what’s the use?
After thinking about it, Qian Mu said immediately.

"In my opinion, the previous methods no longer work. It just requires new blood and new strength to open up a new and vast world, so that changes can be made."

After learning about Bao Guowei's deeds, Qian Mu's thoughts were somewhat shaken.

To be honest, this guy's speeches and works always have a bit of charisma, which makes people subtly affected.

Xiao Gongquan also nodded, but he knew that it would still be dangerous to continue talking here.

Immediately following the conversation, it moved to another person.

"Speaking of this, I got a southern newspaper outside the school gate. It was about the latest news about the rising literary star Bao Guowei. Brother Bin, please come and take a look."

"Oh? Bao Guowei?" Qian Mu had a surprised expression on his face.

"What's wrong? Fourth brother Bin also knows the latest news about Bao Guowei."

Qian Mu showed a surprised expression, laughed and said, "Hahaha, I and the principal want to talk to you about this matter today."

At this time, the door was suddenly opened.

A tall old white man walked in energetically and couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw the two people in the office.

"Hi, Mr. Qian, Mr. Xiao, long time no see. What are you talking about? Isn't it bad things about Leighton Stuart?"

"How is that possible? Hello, Mr. Principal!"

Qian Mu and Xiao Gongquan immediately stood up to greet Leighton Stuart.

In fact, in terms of education, Leighton Stuart had an unparalleled status at the time, but what happened more than ten years later also foreshadowed his unavoidable position and limitations as an American.

After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them immediately sat down on the chairs. Stuart immediately started talking without any nonsense.

"Actually, I wanted to talk to you two because of Mr. Bao Guowei's matter. I was a little hasty about this matter."

Leighton Stuart sat on the chair, put his hands together and said.

"I thought that with the current influence of Yenching University, it would be very simple to invite Mr. Bao Guowei. I didn't expect that after sending the letter, it would turn into nothing."

he said with a frown.

"I don't understand. Is it because the conditions we offered are not generous enough, or is it that Mr. Bao Guowei, a high-spirited young man, has a different arrogance than ordinary people?"

After hearing what Leighton Stuart said, the two university professors looked at each other with smiles on their faces.

Stuart had some doubts. He spread his hands and couldn't help but ask.

"Gentlemen, what are you laughing at? Did I say something wrong?"

Qian Mu immediately handed over the newspaper and handed it to Leighton Stuart.

"Mr. President, it's not that Bao Guowei doesn't want to come to our Yanjing University, it's just that he really doesn't seem to have time."

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Leighton Stuart looked at the text on the newspaper with confusion on his face. After living in China for so many years, it was naturally not difficult to read Chinese characters. It took Leighton Stuart a few minutes to read the report above.

Even though he had always had a very stable temperament, after understanding the ins and outs of the matter, he couldn't help but stand up and exclaim.

"What? What exactly did Bao Guowei do? The British are actually willing to pay such a price."

Qian Mu nodded and said.

"It's really strange. This is not in line with the arrogant style of the British. In order to calm down the turmoil, the public concession made certain compensation for Bao Guowei. Not only did he give away a property in the public concession, he even gave With some shares of Jardine Matheson, Bao Guowei will also enjoy certain privileges in the public concession in the future, even more than some foreigners. "

Xiao Gongquan shook his head helplessly, as if he had no choice but to deal with this guy Bao Guowei.

"Some Chinese people are still rejoicing about this, thinking that this is the first victory of the Chinese over the British since the Opium War."

Qian Mu continued to laugh and curse.

"Bao Guowei is extremely arrogant. What else can he say in front of reporters? This is a small step for me, but a giant step for the Chinese people. Winning respect has never depended on following the rules, but on being able to Have a strong fist and make the rules.”

Stuart read the newspaper again, shook his head and said.

"The bag must be magical and cast a witchcraft on the British."

Qian Mu did know some inside information. He was afraid that the principal had certain cognitive biases because of Bao Guowei's matters, so he quickly explained to the other party.

"It's not magic. There is still some inside story. It's just that the incident is a little complicated. It looks like a movie. I can only say that this kid Bao Guowei is very clever."

He said with a mysterious look on his face.

"Gentlemen, let me explain this carefully."

(End of this chapter)