Crimson Dawn

Chapter 34

Qiu Jin was worried that Chen Ke's rejection of Mr. Ma Xiangbo's invitation so straightforwardly would cause Yan Fu's displeasure.Seemingly relaxed, she put her right arm on the table beside her, but she sat upright, with an involuntary look of anxiety on her face.And Yu Youren also looked a little irritable.Mr. Ma Xiangbo asked him to invite Chen Ke to give a lecture, and even Yan Fu came forward.What I thought should be very easy, was rejected by Chen Keming plainly.The reason for the refusal was that Chen Ke couldn't escape because of his own affairs.So I can't go to lectures.

It's not that Yu Youren can't accept this reason, what he can't accept is Chen Ke's attitude.In general, always decline rather than say no directly.

In comparison, Yan Fu was still calm and composed, and Chen Ke still had that sincere smile on his face.The two looked at each other for a moment.Yan Fucai said: "Wen Qing, is there really no time at all?"

"Not right now. It won't be available until four months later."

"For lectures, Wen Qing can just go and talk about it. But let Mr. Ma also explain to the students."

"Mr. Yan, you are a man of great learning. As long as you speak, you will follow the law and will not exceed the rules. I have not learned yet, and I am just talking about the family. Zeng Zi said, is it true that you are not loyal to others? With friends Do you believe me or not? Last time I gave the lecture by myself, even if there was a problem, it was because of my lack of knowledge. Now that I have my own plan, I am trembling to do my best. If I force myself to give the lecture, it is nothing but disloyalty and disbelief. "

Hearing that Chen Ke actually used the Analects, Yan Fu smiled slightly.But I heard Chen Ke continue to say: "I respect Mr. Ma very much, so I will never perfunctory what Mr. Ma ordered. It is really beyond my power."

After hearing this, Yan Fu couldn't help laughing. "Since Wen Qing said so, I can't force others to do what they want. I will reply to Mr. Ma about this matter."

After Yan Fu said this, although Qiu Jin and Yu Youren felt it was a pity, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But I heard Yan Fu ask: "Looking at the equipment at Wenqing's side, the special medicine is produced here?"

"Exactly."

"I don't know something, can Wenqing enlighten me?"

"Mr. Yan, please speak directly."

"Wenqing announced the molecular formula of the special medicine. As far as China is concerned, only Wenqing's family can produce it. But abroad, it is afraid that tens of thousands can be produced. Why is Wenqing cheaper than foreigners? Could it be that the Qing Dynasty Shouldn’t even a single drug be produced by itself?”

Yan Fu's tone was quite friendly, but the content of his words was already very dissatisfied.Chen Kezhen didn't expect Yan Fu to be so concerned about this matter.Qiu Jin and Yu Youren finally understood Yan Fu's purpose for coming here.Yan Fu himself naturally does not have a good impression of foreigners, and Chen Ke's actions aroused Yan Fu's dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Yan, when I made this medicine, I didn't know you. I'm just a grassroots person. I hold this medicine, and I am naturally peeped by those who want to see it. How much. I can’t handle it. If I had someone with such a reputation and noble character as you backing me up, I wouldn’t be afraid. If you give this medicine to the country, I can make a little money. But I don’t know you This kind of people, and although this medicine can save lives, it has a bad reputation. Most people are jealous of my gains, and at the same time disdain me. People want me to live, too."

Yan Fu stared at Chen Ke, as if he wanted to see Chen Ke's true thoughts from Chen Ke's straightforward eyes.

"I have published this prescription, and those who are interested can naturally make it by themselves. And the people who buy the medicine think that I have finally worked hard to practice medicine, so I won't kill me. I saved my life and made a little money. I don't think I still Is there any other choice. As for what a gentleman like you thinks of me, even if you are dissatisfied, you will not take my life. So I can't care about that much anymore."

This was so cute, Qiu Jin couldn't help covering her mouth and chuckling.Even Yan Fu sighed helplessly to suppress his smile, "Wen Qing's words are pathetic."

Chen Ke replied with a smile: "The sage taught that you should not spare your life when doing things. When I made this medicine, I didn't sleep for several days, and never took off my clothes except for bathing. These are easy. But Mr. Yan, I can't ask for money or life. "

Yan Fu had already accepted Chen Ke's explanation, but after hearing Chen Ke's last words, he couldn't help laughing out loud.Not only Yan Fu, Qiu Jin and Yu Youren also nodded in agreement.

"Wen Qing is well versed in the world, and answers questions fluently. I don't know which family he is from?" Yan Fu asked.

"This... When I left home, my parents said that I was not allowed to report my family name. But I can't answer this matter."

"So that's the case, but there are difficulties." After hearing this, Yan Fu just nodded, and did not continue to ask about this matter. "Wen Qing just praised me very highly, but I have a suggestion, can Wen Qing listen to it?"

"Mr. Yan, please speak directly."

"I have an old relationship with Yan Shuxun of Shanghai Daotai, so I can lobby him to set up a pharmaceutical factory jointly between the government and the people. Wen Qing can make pharmaceuticals boldly, and no one will dare to embarrass Wen Qing again."

After hearing this, everyone was quite surprised.Yan Fu's suggestion made it clear that he wanted to help Chen Ke.In Yan Fu's capacity, to treat a stranger with such a view of love, I'm afraid there are some articles in it.

"Mr. Yan, I have a request."

"please say."

"There is no problem in setting up a pharmaceutical factory, but on the civil side, we must ask Mr. Yan to come forward. All the shares belong to Mr. Yan, and I will do all the pharmaceutical work. If the dividends are distributed, I will ask Mr. Yan to give me as much as possible." How much. If Mr. Yan can't agree to do this, I can't agree to the joint pharmaceutical factory."

Chen Ke's answer was again beyond the expectations of Qiu Jin and Yu Youren.On the other hand, Yan Fu, who has been in the officialdom for a long time, knows what Chen Ke means.He thought for a moment, then sighed: "Wen Qing is really smart."

"I'm just trying to save my life. If it weren't for people like you, Mr. Yan, I wouldn't dare to participate in such a thing if you gave me some courage."

"Then I will inform Wen Qing when I have any news, and I will leave today." Yan Fu got up after finishing speaking.

"Mr. Yan, please wait a moment." Chen Ke took out the book from the drawer, and wrote a few more words on a piece of paper, "This is "Tianyanlun" made by you, please sign it. After finishing speaking, Chen Ke even handed the book and paper to Yan Fu.

Yan Fu glanced at the book and immediately felt good about it.This book has obviously been flipped through many times, and the book cover and the edges of the pages are a little black to the touch.The corners of the book are also a bit rounded.But it is very neat, without any wrinkle or damage, which shows that the people who read it cherish it very much.But I saw the words "Qi Huishen" written on the paper.

"Who is Qi Huishen?" Yan Fu asked.

"It's my friend just now. You have seen it too. He admires you very much. He has read this book countless times."

Yan Fu smiled, walked to the table, picked up the brush that Qi Huishen had just used, and wrote the words "Mr. Qi Huishen's kindness, gift from Yan Fu" on the title page.Then he got up and left.When passing through the courtyard, the young people already knew that the famous Yan Fu was coming, and when they saw him coming out, they lined up left and right, with a group of people in the middle, and said hello to Yan Fu one after another.Yan Fu nodded to everyone with a calm expression, this kind of demeanor is indeed not comparable to Chen Ke's.

Chen Ke and Qiu Jin sent them to the intersection.Before parting, Yu Youren said: "Xuanqing, I'm living in Fudan Public School now, if Xuanqing is free, please tell me."

Qiu Jin nodded in agreement, and the two parties parted ways.The students watched Yan Fu's figure disappear into the corner of the street, and saw Chen Ke walking back, so they all ran back to the courtyard.

Back in the room, I saw Qi Huishen holding the book and gently blowing on the wet ink.An overjoyed look.Seeing Chen Ke coming in, he carefully put down the book and said repeatedly: "Thank you, thank you!"

Chen Ke laughed and said, "Work!"

Qiu Jin sat down with Chen Ke again, and then asked, "Wen Qing, why didn't you agree to Mr. Ma's invitation?"

"Sister Qiu, Tianhua said that you know he brought over twenty people back."

"Ah."

"Look, there are dozens of people in the courtyard. I'm already too busy just to give lectures to these comrades. And our Huangpu Publishing House is going to organize a social survey soon. I don't have time to go to Fudan at all."

"Social survey? Survey what?"

"The first social survey deals with the population situation in Shanghai. Where do they come from, what do they live on, and what plans do they have?"

"Huh?" Qiu Jin didn't understand.

"Revolution, you need to know why you want to make a revolution. If you don't know what China is like now, how can you know how to make a revolution? You must understand the situation of the people. Oh, let me introduce, Comrade Qi Huishen, this society The research team leader of the investigation."

Qi Huishen and Qiu Jin greeted each other, exchanged a few casual greetings, and then continued to write.

Looking at Chen Ke's weary look, Qiu Jin smiled and said, "Just now Wen Qing and Mr. Yan Fu exchanged answers fluently and in high spirits. Why are you so depressed now?"

"Mr. Yan Fu is not easy to talk to. To talk to him, you have to cheer up." Chen Ke wiped his face and sighed. "The Master said: It's easy for a gentleman to talk about things, but it's hard to talk about it. If you don't talk about it according to the way, you don't talk about it; if you want to make people, you use it."

Qiu Jin knew that Chen Keguo was not too bad at learning, but he was not used to hearing such a drop of schoolbag.Fortunately, Chen Ke answered immediately.

"Mr. Yan is here this time to see what I can do. Whether to go to lectures or not, and the pharmaceutical business, are not the main purpose of his trip at all. I'm actually not a very polite person. Now I have to cooperate Mr. Yan's pace is exhausting me."

After hearing this, Qiu Jin just smiled.Qi Huishen raised his head slightly and glanced at Chen Ke.Chen Keqi would bark his teeth deeply.Qi Huishen buried his head and continued writing.Although he doubted why Chen Ke said these relatively confidential things to Qiu Jin, Qi would trust Chen Ke deeply.Knowing that Chen Ke will not do things indiscriminately.No matter what doubts there are, they can be brought up at today's party meeting.He was not in a hurry.

After Chen Ke finished analyzing Yan Fu's purpose and Chen Tianhua just finished his lecture, the three of them were naturally overjoyed when they reunited.When everyone went out to eat together, Yan Fu had already arrived at Ma Xiangbo's house.Along the way, Yu Youren tried to talk about today's events with Yan Fu, but Yan Fu replied a few words lightly, but did not have the attitude to continue.Yu Youren didn't dare to talk too much.The two came to Mr. Ma's place in silence, Yu Youren reported the result of the trip, and then left knowingly.

"A few words, how do you feel after meeting Chen Ke?"

"He's flattering me." Yan Fu replied easily with the same expression that made Yu Youren afraid to speak just now.

"Oh, you are such a big man, he naturally wants to please you." Mr. Ma made tea himself, and poured it for the two of them.

"When I saw this man, I remembered the Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the way. Cao Cao commented on Yuan Shao, he cherishes his life when he does great things, and forgets his life when he sees small gains. This Chen Ke is only 25 years old, but he looks like a hero." After the evaluation, Yan Fu said I told Mr. Ma Xiangbo about today's events in detail.Mr. Ma has never been interested in such intrigues, so he doesn't care much about it.

After Yan Fu finished speaking, he asked calmly: "How many ways are you going to treat this Chen Wenqing?"

"Mr. Xiangbo, when you saw me last time, you said that you think this Chen Ke will surely bring disaster to the world. Why is that?"

Mr. Ma Xiangbo thought for a moment, and then said: "There is a volume in his book, which talks about changes in the social system, and directly points to the current malpractices. He also speaks in a vague way, and never mentions the word revolution. But as long as you believe in his book, That will inevitably lead to the overthrow of the imperial court. I have heard many revolutionary parties say that although they are also patriotic, but if you think about what they say, you can always see that they are extremely selfish. Although Chen Ke's book is a family statement, it is used To interpret the ancient and modern things in China, it is also reasonable and without flaws. The most important thing is that it has no selfishness. Not to mention the future, just now, the students have already discussed it. Many people have begun to discuss How to talk about overthrowing the imperial court? What kind of industrial country should be established after overthrowing the imperial court. Hey..."

Yan Fu nodded, "Then Chen Ke knows how to advance and retreat, he is not greedy for small gains, he is quite knowledgeable, and his bearing is quite unusual. However, in the Taiping period, even if he wrote this book, he may not be able to do anything. But the chaos in the world today It has been done, Chen Ke's heart for writing this book is clearly revealed, even his parents dare not let Chen Ke declare himself. And I see that he has gathered a lot of young people there now. When these people learn Chen Ke's book, I will never give up with the imperial court. Huh, what Chen Ke wants to do, there is no need to say any more."

Hearing Yan Fu's bad tone, Mr. Ma Xiangbo asked worriedly: "A few words, you don't mean to go..."

"The Gengzi change, and the imperial court's killing of those six people is already perverse. I will never go to inform. Chen Ke wrote a book saying that as long as everyone is gathered together, as long as he is allowed to occupy the land, there will be chaos immediately. But Mr. Xiangbo, I have decided to take Chen Ke as a disciple. I take him as a disciple, not for myself. I want to help him and see what he can do. And now Chen Ke has something to ask for I, always listen to my control. Second, if he really becomes popular, there will be some critical moments in the world in the future. At that time, I will say something no matter what. As his teacher, I think Chen Ke will come to the General Assembly Listen to one or two."

The idea of ​​accepting Chen Ke as a disciple was first proposed by Mr. Ma Xiangbo.But he didn't expect Yan Fu to make up his mind so quickly, and Mr. Ma Xiangbo was a little puzzled. "The matter of accepting him as a disciple can be gradually figured out, and there is no need to worry about it."

Yan Fu shook his head slightly, "Chen Ke is like Liu Bei. He looks magnanimous and righteous, but he is a hero in the world, and he will never be inferior to others. If it is someone else, Mr. Xiangbo will make an appointment, and he will rely on himself no matter what. But Chen Ke dismissed it. Although he said it politely, he refused to borrow Mr. Xiangbo's name at all. If I tried to figure it out slowly, Chen Ke would definitely not be willing to vote for me. If I used other methods Well, Chen Ke is very shrewd, so he may not be able to fall into someone else's trap. And I don't know how to play these little tricks. I simply ask him to be my disciple. Now Chen Ke has a request from me, and he will definitely not refuse .”

Mr. Ma saw that Yan Fu spoke bluntly, and knew that he had made up his mind, but he was a little worried about Yan Fu, and he sighed, "This is really a trouble for me."

"Mr. Xiangbo is serious. Chen Ke's words and deeds today are not enough to be my disciple. In the days to come, I will visit him often. If he is really straightforward and righteous, check his words. As for looking at the color, I will accept him as a disciple because I consider the next generation. If he is just a person who violates the law by seeking benevolence, then there is no need to mention the matter of accepting him as a disciple."

Mr. Ma Xiangbo is proficient in Chinese studies, and he knows that the conditions proposed by Yan Fu are actually the standards of Confucius's theory of a gentleman.Yan Fu started as the chief instructor at the Beiyang Naval Academy, that is, the dean.He has been the principal of Beiyang Naval Academy.Treat students very strictly.Since he made such a decision today, he would never slacken his investigation on Chen Kesong.A sage's opinion on a virtuous gentleman is no more than this requirement, but Ma Xiangbo thinks that Chen Ke may not be able to pass Yan Fu's inspection.I feel a little relieved.

The two chatted for a while about Fudan Public School, and Yan Fu got up to leave.

Walking on the road, Yan Fu felt a little guilty. He was afraid that Mr. Ma Xiangbo would worry about some things, so he didn't dare to say too much.Yan Fu started from the Nanyang Navy and went through hardships on the road of serving the country. He had many failures and unforgettable painful memories.

Especially with the destruction of the Beiyang Navy in the Sino-Japanese War, Yan Fu almost had the idea of ​​suicide.Later he wrote the book "Ethics of Heaven".In the year of Gengzi, the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Tianjin. In the early morning of June 6, the invading army captured the Dagukou Fort, and then drove a large number of troops into Tianjin. On the morning of the 17th, an army dominated by the Russian army poured countless shells, and the Tianjin Machinery Bureau, founded in 27, became a battlefield.So far, a machine bureau with huge investment and painstaking operation for more than 1868 years and a naval academy in operation for 30 years have all been destroyed by foreign powers.

When the Beiyang Naval Academy collapsed, Yan Fu was the principal.Yan Fu burst into tears when he was forced to leave the school amid the sound of rumbling guns.At this time, Lafayette had already taken Guangxu and the court minister "Xishou" to go.Yan Fu had no choice but to flee to Shanghai and live in Changkangli, Zhabei.Since then, he has lived a life of traveling north and south and eating food everywhere.

However, Yan Fu later heard that the candidate Qian Zongzong Yongde "knew that he could not defend, fearing that the gunpowder would attack the enemy, so he sent his soldiers and guards to disperse, burned his treasury with gunpowder, and died with the enemy."He still had a vague impression of the officer, as if he had a big beard and was very tall.It was introduced once by someone I don't know.But did not speak.Even though this low-ranking officer sacrificed his life for righteousness, he and the "Queen Dowager" and "Emperor" who lived at the top of the Qing Dynasty ran back quickly and escaped with their lives.

After that, Yan Fu's official career fell into a slump. Not only did the Westernization School lose power, but he himself also felt a little self-exiled.In the past few years, Yan Fu has repeatedly thought about the way to save the country.But I always feel like I'm missing the point.So what if it runs a school, even if it starts the Westernization Movement.The court was defeated again and again.China can never find its way to the future.

But after reading Chen Ke's "Chinese Cultural Inheritance and the Rise of Materialism", Yan Fu finally saw a clear path pointed out.Yan Fu is a master of Chinese studies, he can see very clearly that there are a lot of strong words in Chen Ke's book, even knowing that it is wrong, but passing it vaguely.Regarding these places, he thinks that Chen Ke, a 25-year-old youth, can achieve such accomplishments already.If you don't have enough knowledge, you will inevitably make strong words.But after listening to Chen Ke's several lectures, he fully understood that Chen Ke's discussion of China was just a banner for his own theory, and Chen Ke focused on the future rather than the past.In Chen Ke's class, this young man clearly described the blueprint of a future industrial China.

Mr. Ma Xiangbo has never been to Chen Ke's lecture, so he doesn't know.Moreover, Mr. Ma Xiangbo has never been an official after all, he is just a literati who runs a school.I'm afraid I won't understand if I hear it.The same is true for the students in the audience.

Yan Fu has been an official all the way, from south to north, from factory to school, and also stayed in court.He understands.Chen Ke so clearly explained the blueprint of a new country, a new government, and even many specific operations.Among the people present, Yan Fu believed that he was the only one who could really understand.

Then Chen Ke must be a child of a high-ranking official family in the imperial court.When Chen Ke said today that "parents are not allowed to declare their family name", Yan Fu understood very well.When Chen Ke rebels, there will be trouble.It will definitely shock the world.If someone found out about him, his family would definitely be executed.

But Yan Fu didn't care about these anymore.When he was young, he went to study at the British Naval Academy with Liu Buchan, Lin Taizeng, Jiang Chaoying, Fang Boqian, He Xinchuan, Ye Zujue, Sa Zhenbing, Huang Jianxun, Jiang Yuzhi, Lin Yingqi, etc.His classmates had already died in battle in the Yellow Sea.As the principal of Beiyang Naval Academy, how many of his students died for the country.He didn't even know the names of these people and where they died in battle. "Jiawu! Gengzi!" Yan Fu might have died a long time ago, and the reason why he lingered until now is because Yan Fu still hopes to see China's revival.

Whether Chen Ke opposed Yan Fu was not important. What Yan Fu was worried about was whether Chen Ke, a young man, could establish a new industrial China as he said.As long as this goal can be achieved, Yan Fu feels that he has no regrets in dying.

Recalling today's meeting, Yan Fu could see very clearly that Chen Ke was still shaken for a moment in the face of Mr. Ma Xiangbo's invitation.Even though it was only for a moment, Chen Ke recovered himself.Resisted the temptation.

"Chen Wenqing, can you really stick to the path you wrote yourself? Can you turn what you wrote into reality? I want to see if you are worthy to be my disciple." Yan Fu secretly said.But he knew that what he really wanted to say to himself was another simple sentence, "Don't let me down again."

Chapter 34

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