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

Chapter 449: The Year of National Martyrdom? A letter from Old Zhang!
George Orwell is going back to China with Bao Guowei?

Bao Guowei did mention this idea to the other party, but at the beginning, all of this existed in Bao Guowei's imagination.

After all, no one would have thought that George Orwell, the most famous novelist and social critic in Britain in the 20th century, would later write anti-totalitarian works such as "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four".

I actually gave up my "stable" life in the UK and wanted to go to the far East.

You know, even if George Orwell was ostracized in London, this was still his hometown.

In the eyes of many Westerners at that time, China was undoubtedly a barbaric land. The people there were backward and ignorant. They all wore exaggerated ancient costumes and had ugly braids on their heads.

This stereotype still exists in the minds of Westerners a hundred years later.

So, during this period, going to the East was a decision that required a lot of courage.

Bao Guowei stopped writing, frowned, and said with confusion.

"George, are you sure you want to come back with me? You should know what this means, right?"

Bao Guowei understood what this decision meant. The journey to the East was long and he might not be able to come back in this lifetime.

Naturally, he did not hope that George Orwell made this decision impulsively, nor did he hope that his appearance would disrupt the original trajectory of history and cause this novelist who influenced the whole world to become silent in the East.

George Orwell straightened himself up and spoke with bright eyes.

"Sir, I am serious. This is the result of my careful consideration!"

He thought about the first time he met Bao Guowei and the unique charm that the other person displayed.

It was as if a mentor had descended from the sky and saved George Orwell's lost soul.

With Bao Guowei's advice, George Orwell can be said to have finally found his own writing style and true soul.

"You have helped me a lot. I am no longer the person who was struggling on the survival line. The work of the Workers' Daily is also very good. I will have unlimited inspiration for future literary creation. Later, I plan to write a novel adapted from my experience in Myanmar."

Bao Guowei looked at the other party with interest and asked back.

"If that's the case, why do you still want to go to China with me? You even want to abandon your family?"

At the age of 27, George Orwell had already started a family and a career, and leaving Britain meant abandoning his wife and children.

"But I don't feel happy now." George Orwell said with some pain. "Since I became your friend and accepted your teachings, countless newspapers have wanted to ask me to write articles, and many forces have also wanted to win me over.

I know that these things can bring me countless benefits, enable my family to live a good life, and enable me to become wealthy and an upper-class person.

But I don’t like it.”

Bao Guowei frowned, he saw something special about this gentleman.

All I could hear was George Orwell continuing.

"I used to long for recognition, but after I became wealthy, I found that all this was not what I wanted. Compared with the material glitz and extravagance, meaningless social activities, and a mind blinded by desire, I hope to abandon those unnecessary prosperity and feel the reality of life with a peaceful heart."

Bao Guowei looked at the other party strangely, thinking that these words were very abrupt, but then he thought, the other party was George Orwell!

Isn't it right that George Orwell could say this?
“I long to delve into the lives of ordinary people, the farmers busy in the fields, the workers busy in the factories, the vendors struggling for a living in the streets and alleys. I used to reject these lives, but now I long for the feelings of these lives.

Because, from them, I seem to be able to see the future."

Bao Guowei's heart skipped a beat, thinking that the game was over and he had really been fooled by the opponent.

Today, George Orwell has truly become a pure person who has lost his vulgar tastes.

He still had some doubts and said, "But, you can also see these in the UK, right?"

"No." George Orwell shook his head and said, "In Britain, I can feel an indescribable oppression. The political atmosphere here is becoming more and more turbid, and the power struggle here is a game of interests.

A complete system has been established here, but it does not serve the common people. The stronger the system becomes, the louder the slogan of freedom becomes.

In fact, the people’s suffering will become more profound.

Sir, Britain has sunk into a state of stagnation, and I see no hope for it."

Bao Guowei said seriously: "You have to know that when you go to the East, China's current situation is not much better than that of Britain. It is even darker. It is a chaotic ruin."

"It is precisely because of the ruins that there is hope for blooming. I have heard your description of China and learned about your history. I believe that it will eventually be a great land. It will allow me to find my love for life, inspire my inspiration, and allow me to continue exploring and thinking."

George Orwell's words became more and more mysterious.

However, Bao Guowei could see from his words his determination to go to the East. Finally, Bao Guowei sighed and said.

"Forget it. I won't stop you if you want to go, but you have to make arrangements for your family."

"Thank you, sir!"

George Orwell said excitedly, his face full of joy, and he continued to explain.

"I have discussed it with my wife and children, and they have decided to go to Huaxia with me. I heard that many foreigners are in Shanghai with their families, so I think I should be able to find a way to make a living there."

Bao Guowei gave the other person an unpleasant look.

"Don't worry about money when you're in my territory."

Bao Guowei is now a wealthy man, and supporting George Orwell's family is not a problem at all.

Not to mention, if a novelist like George Orwell followed him back to his country, the benefits he would bring would far outweigh the expenses.

On the second day of New Year's Day, Bao Guowei and others secretly boarded a cruise ship back to Shanghai.

There were many Chinese students on the cruise ship, so Bao Guowei and his companions were not very conspicuous.

And because he was in disguise, he didn't cause much trouble.

Originally, Bao Guowei had received an invitation from Ms. Agatha to attend a gathering of famous local novelists in London.

But after looking at the current political situation in London, Bao Guowei decided to leave early.

After the release of "Small Island Economics", it caused a huge uproar.

Countless ordinary people have acquired basic knowledge of economics from "Island Economics".

This has brought about tremendous changes in the domestic political landscape in the UK.

Whether it is the Conservative Party or the Labour Party, it will be difficult for them to use the economic crisis as a means to attack the other side and achieve their own political goals.

Simply put, the people are not as easy to fool as before.

The endless marches and demonstrations on the streets say it all.

Of course, in a sense this is also a benefit. The British Empire can finally reach a consensus on the surface, and the various factions declare that they will abandon their prejudices and jointly resolve the current economic crisis.

This is a rare change, and it was unexpected that it was achieved simply because of the preaching of an Oriental scholar.

It was really an absurd scene. On the other hand, the awakening of the middle class caused by "Island Economics" also made many British capitalists and aristocrats anxious!
Under the influence of this "east wind", socialist ideas emerged like mushrooms after rain in Britain and other countries.

Naturally, some secret subversive forces hidden in the Red Tsarist Russia would also take action upon hearing the news and would not give up this unique opportunity.

In short, Britain is in a mess now.

Bao Guowei knew that even with the approval of the British King and Prime Minister, he was not completely safe.

If you don't leave now, assassins will come one after another.

Because Bao Guowei had invisibly touched the interests of some people.

After the cruise ship started to leave London, the tension was immediately relieved.

But Bao Guowei did not let his guard down, as there might be spies hiding on the ship.

It is better to be careful when you go out.

Fortunately, Bao Guowei had no plans to go out much on this return voyage. He had been away from the country for nearly a month, including taking the ship and traveling around Europe. During this month, he only learned about some domestic developments sporadically and had not yet learned much about some specific events.

So Bao Guowei decided to take a good look at the domestic newspaper news during this period of time.

"It's already 1931."

Bao Guowei said with emotion while reading the newspaper.

"What happened in 1931? Is there anything special about it?"

Zhang Nianyue came in from outside with a plate of fruit and put it on the table for Bao Guowei. She looked very happy as she was about to go home.

"Nothing much, but I feel that the situation will be even more chaotic in the future."

"Chaos?" Zhang Nianyue was a little surprised. She flipped through the newspaper on the table and said, "I don't see any chaos. I just think it's unreasonable for the government to insist on letting people celebrate the Gregorian New Year."

In Zhang Nianyue's opinion, nothing major seemed to happen around the end of the year.

Bao Guowei smiled and then explained to his fiancée.

"You may not understand that after the Central Plains War, Chiang Kai-shek and Zhang Xueliang were not able to rest easy. There were still many warlords in the country. Chiang Kai-shek was arbitrary and dictatorial, and he was unpopular. Now the anti-abnormal faction is still powerful in the country, and there is no guarantee that there will be more opponents in the future.

Chen Jitang of the Cantonese clique, and Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi of the Guangxi clique, have always been ready to make a move.

But now the international situation has changed suddenly. The Japanese have always had troops stationed in the Northeast and often organize activities such as dramas. Their wolfish ambitions are obvious.

How can there not be chaos if we cannot form a united force at home and are surrounded by powerful enemies abroad? "

In fact, Bao Guowei's prediction is based on what happened in history.

Originally, in February 1931, Chiang Kai-shek detained Hu Hanmin, which ignited the combined efforts of various abnormal factions.

Chen Jitang, Li Zongren and Bai Chongxi launched military deployments and set up their own faction in Guangzhou, which was a tit-for-tat confrontation with Chiang Kai-shek.

What he didn't mention was that in a few months, the Jianghuai region will experience a once-in-a-century flood. By then, natural disasters and man-made calamities will occur together, the Northeast will be empty, and national mourning will be imminent.

How could Bao Guowei not worry?

In a sense, this is also the reason why he wants to return home as soon as possible.

Bao Guowei wanted to go to Northeast China to meet Zhang Xueliang. Even if he couldn't persuade him, he would try his best!
Zhang Nianyue sighed and said, "I don't understand these family and state affairs. I just hope that the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe."

"Who doesn't want that?" Bao Guowei said bitterly, shaking his head.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became depressing.

Zhang Nianyue suddenly thought of something and said with a smile: "Our Mr. Bao Guowei, you do have some ability to influence."

"How to say?"

Zhang Nianyue thought for a moment and said, "Didn't you see the newspaper? Our Chinese economist, Mr. Liang Shiyi Liang Yifu, made a comment saying that he wanted the government to invite you back to be the operator of the national economy, saying that only you can save China."

"Mr. Liang Yifu?" Bao Guowei frowned. "Is he the man who was named 'China's Brain' and 'Powerful Minister Behind the Throne' by the New York Times?"

"Yes! That's him!"

Bao Guowei took a deep breath. This gentleman was not an ordinary person.

He was a famous economist in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. He passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi during the Guangxu period. He served as the Minister of State and Director of the General Administration of Railways in the Qing Dynasty. He also helped Yuan Shikai force the Qing royal family to abdicate.

He served successively as Deputy Minister of Finance of the National Government. During the Last World War, it was this gentleman who initiated the strategy of sending Chinese workers to Europe and "using workers instead of soldiers", which enabled China at that time to participate in the Paris Peace Conference as a victorious country after the war.

This gentleman is very powerful, but he does not have the final say in the government now, right?
Bao Guowei said helplessly: "It is impossible for Chiang Kai-shek to adopt my suggestion. Song Ziwen and Kong Xiangxi will always be the masters of the national government's economy. This is almost impossible to change."

Bao Guowei knew the bald man's character too well.

Self-interest always comes first.

Let’s not talk about whether I can come up with useful economic policies to solve the current domestic economic problems, even if I can do it.

But so what? If the bald man can't get any benefits, will he do it?

"You are right." Zhang Nianyue said helplessly. "Although people from all walks of life in China agree with Mr. Liang Yifu's proposal, the government seems to have not heard it and is only concerned with praising Chiang Kai-shek!"

"What a bunch of parasites to the country!" Zhang Nianyue clenched her fists, wishing she could transform into a heroine in a martial arts novel and eliminate these evils for the people.

Bao Guowei smiled and said, "Don't think about it. We will do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Zhang Nianyue nodded, but in her heart she still hated herself for not having any peerless martial arts skills.

"Speaking of which, I remembered something else. This morning, a telegram came from home in a hurry. It seemed to be from Daddy. It seemed very urgent. I haven't had time to read it yet. Do you want to take a look with me?"

"Old Zhang?"

Bao Guowei frowned, wondering if there was something wrong with his health again, or if this old man was arrested by Chiang Kai-shek?
He said immediately.

"have a look!"

Zhang Nianyue took the telegram and spread it out carefully.

This ocean telegram was extremely expensive, and the time had to be reserved. Zhang Taiyan must have spent a lot of money on it.

If there is nothing urgent, you shouldn't write to me, right?

But as soon as Bao Guowei opened the letter, he felt a surge of evil spirit.

He even leaned back immediately.

I saw the first sentence on the letter was written in a flamboyant style with a brush.

"Traitor Bao Guowei! Come back to your master as soon as possible!"

(End of this chapter)