Li Yu was very curious about Lu Bicheng's situation and asked: "Why did you come to Tianjin alone?" Lu Bicheng said: "I am no longer helpless. My father died young many years ago, and my fellow clan members thought that there were no more men in our Lu family, so they occupied We lost our family property. In desperation, my mother had to take our sisters to live with my uncle in Tanggu, but now my uncle wants to force me to get married. But I, Lu Bicheng, will never marry someone I don’t like!" Although this point of view is From the perspective of later generations, it was extremely ordinary, but in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, it was simply unruly.
"model". Li Yu had no residual feudal thoughts in his heart and praised: "Yes, why should women be vassals? Women can hold up half the sky!" Lu Bicheng read: "Women can hold up half the sky... Well said! Mr. Li Yu is indeed Western learning masters, their thoughts are so advanced, only a great man can say this." Li Yu said with a smile: "I didn't say it, but I really heard what the great man said." Lu Bicheng affirmed: "It's half the sky! Except for 20 million Male compatriots, don't we, the 20 million female compatriots, have no strength when united?" Li Yu gave a thumbs up: "Excellent!" Therefore, Lu Bicheng can become the first of the four talented women in the Republic of China.
She persisted in writing in classical Chinese throughout her life, although her popularity and influence on later generations were far less than
"Red Plum Ling", however, her style and ambition are not comparable to the other three. There is no first place in literature, but the four talented women each have their own strengths in literary talent.
But Lu Bicheng is not limited to this. She doesn't want to just be a
"Female lyricist", what she wants to do is get rid of that
The word "female"! She also established girls' schools and advocated girls' education. She has never been trapped by love, has a very high vision, and would not hesitate to never marry for the rest of her life.
The writing style is also completely different from the various romance stories written by ordinary female writers. Because of this, he is qualified to be ranked alongside Qiu Jin.
"Women's Double Hero". In the feudal era with wild ideas, she was really advanced, like a progressive woman in the 21st century.
However, her previous situation was indeed rough. Lu Bicheng lamented: "I want to study women's studies, but my uncle said that I 'didn't even care about women's ethics' because of this. I don't know if my half of the sky can be bright." Li Yu Said: "Of course it can! Looking at the overall situation, liberating women has released the productivity of the other half of society." The two became more and more enthusiastic, but the rickshaw puller couldn't stand it anymore: "Sir, have you finished talking? ? No matter what you said or not, I can't run anymore! How about you let this heroine ride a little slower? I only have two legs, how can I outrun a four-legged horse?" Lu Bicheng stuck out her tongue. : "I'm sorry, I haven't ridden a horse for a long time, and I got a little excited all of a sudden." When they arrived at the "Ta Kung Pao" newspaper office, Ying Lianzhi had not come back yet, so they waited in his office.
Li Yu said: "There happens to be paper and pen here. You can write something good and show it to Mr. Ying later."
"This is not simple yet." Lv Bicheng was full of confidence and wrote: "In the dark China, there is a glimmer of dawn, and a ray of light shines in the distance. Who is it that advocates women's rights, Ruo Andake? Xuelang Qianxun's sorrowful karma, twenty waves Ji looks at East Asia. Listening to the boudoir, shedding tears and raving, you will not be surprised. Silence and confinement are like a long night; fetters and fetters, no rest. Kowtow to the emperor, no one can see it, and the anger is hard to let go. The souls everywhere have not been summoned, and one day There is no way to shed the blood in my heart. I sigh that the frog lives in the well, and the wishes at the bottom of the well are often violated, and the love is empty." After reading it, Li Yu praised: "It's so well written! However, I have a small question to ask." Lu Bicheng asked: "What? Question." Li Yu pointed to the lyrics: "What does 'Joandak' in the poem refer to?" Lu Bicheng was surprised: "The French heroine, the girl Ruo Andake who led the French army to victory in the Hundred Years' War between Britain and France. Andak! Don't you know?" I'm dizzy!
It turned out to be Joan of Arc. There are only a few people who understand foreign languages now, and the level of the translation industry is limited, so it is normal for translations to be confusing.
Ruo Andac is an irregular translation of the French heroine Joan of Arc. Li Yu said: "I know, as the saying goes, 'a group of British people, half of the history of insulting the law'. At that time, France had been retreating steadily, but unexpectedly, a girl led the army to fight back all the way."
"I can't believe you really know that. I can't tell that you not only understand science, but also understand Western history." Lu Bicheng said,
"I admire her very much. She is what a woman should be like." Li Yu said, "If you really like heroines, there is a painting that may interest you." Lu Bicheng said, "What painting?"
"It's also from a French painter, called "Liberty Leading the People." Li Yu suddenly remembered whether this painting was too advanced for today's Chinese women.
Lu Bicheng asked: "I don't know much about Western paintings. What is the content of the painting?" Li Yu said: "It talks about the French Revolution. The focus of the painting itself is freedom and the people, but the person standing in the c position is a Women holding strong flags.”
"Who is the C position?" Lu Bicheng asked.
"It's just standing in the most eye-catching position." Lu Bicheng said with admiration: "It's so fascinating, just like Joan of Arc. Where can I see this painting?" Li Yu said: "It's a bit far away, in Paris. The Louvre can be regarded as one of the several masterpieces stored in the Louvre." Fortunately, it is relatively far away.
Lu Bicheng said: "I must go and have a look in the future." While talking, Ying Lianzhi also came back. When he saw Li Yu, he asked directly: "Why are you here, sir? Is there any big news?" Li Yu He smiled and said: "How can there be big news every day? Today I am here to introduce you to a talented woman."
"Talented girl?" Ying Lianzhi looked at the pretty Lu Bicheng behind Li Yu,
"Is it her?"
"Exactly," Li Yu introduced them to them, and then said, "It's useless to say more, you can see for yourself." Ying Lianzhi took over the "Man Jiang Hong · Feelings" that Lu Bicheng had just written, and said excitedly after reading: "Beautiful! So beautiful! The girl is really beautiful and the words are even more beautiful. This word expresses the truth that women have experienced for thousands of years.
The depression of "frog living at the bottom of a well", I haven't read such a good work by a female poet for a long time. "Winning praise from Ying Lianzhi, Lu Bicheng said happily: "Thank you for your praise, Mr. Ying Lianzhi said: "Young lady, you want to contribute to us, right?" Lu Bicheng said: "Not only that, I also hope to enter a newspaper and become an editor." "
"Editor?" Ying Lianzhi asked in surprise. Not to mention his newspaper, there is absolutely no female editor in any newspaper in China.
Li Yu said: "Mr.'s purpose of Ta Kung Pao includes the words 'create a morale' and 'make my compatriots smart'. I think that promoting women's rights should also be an act of 'creating a morale'. Of course, women cannot be left out among our compatriots." .”
"Sir, what you said makes sense!" Ying Lian said,
"What are you afraid of? If no one has done it, then let me do it first! Our newspaper will also become the first newspaper in Tianjin and even in China to have a female editor. When you speak out, you will be majestic! Not to mention the girl's literary talent, this alone It has surpassed countless pedantic scholars. If you are not qualified to be an editor, I am afraid that there are not many people in our newspaper who are qualified." Lu Bicheng said happily: "Thank you again, sir!" Li Yu also gave a thumbs up: "What a generous person. !" Ying Lianzhi said: "I will do what I say! The girl can come to work at my newspaper tomorrow. I will also publish it in the newspaper and tell the world that our newspaper has a female editor. Let them scold whoever comes and see who it is. He's even better at scolding! I guarantee that after I scolded their eighteen generations of ancestors, he thought I was praising him." Li Yu smiled and said, "Sir, you are really smart." Ying Lianzhi also smiled and said, "Since you have become a reporter, you have to be shameless. How can we not be more generous? We are 'genteel scum'!" Li Yu said with laughter: "Sir, you have understood the essence, no wonder you can run "Ta Kung Pao"." Ying Lianzhi asked Lu Bicheng again: "It is convenient for a girl to come to work in my newspaper office. ?" Lu Bicheng shook his head and said: "To be honest, I just arrived in Tianjin and was wandering around without any options. I happened to bump into Mr. Li Yu, who introduced me." Li Yu said, "I bumped into you... ..." Ying Lianzhi understood: "The way the girl is dressed is not ordinary, why not stay at the Fo Zhaolou Hotel, which is one of the best places to live in the French Concession." Lu Bicheng's father was also a Jinshi at that time and served as an Imperial Academy member. , and also did Shanxi academic politics.
Lu Bicheng's father's two sons died young, so he paid special attention to his daughters and encouraged them to read and practice calligraphy since childhood.
The Lu family was once a wealthy family in Xuancheng, Anhui, with tens of thousands of books in their home and thousands of hectares of farmland. That's why after his death, such a large property will be targeted by his own clan.
Lu Bicheng bit her lip and said, "But I don't have any money."
"I can help you advance the payment first," Li Yu knew that Lu Bicheng was very independent, so he added,
"Repay me after you have paid your salary." Lu Bicheng said resolutely: "I will pay you back every penny!" After settling her, Li Yu prepared to return to Beiyang Armed Forces Crash Course.
Lu Bicheng saw him getting on the horse, looking a little nervous, and said, "Be careful, don't bump into anyone again." Li Yu smiled and said, "Is it possible that I can bump into another talented girl in Tianjin?" Then he pulled her up coolly. Reins: "Drive!" But the horse didn't go away. Li Yu then pulled again: "Drive!" The horse still didn't go away, and the air was slightly awkward.
Lu Bicheng smiled and said, "You need to be able to use your hands and feet to ride a horse. Gently pinch the horse's belly with your legs to give it a signal to move forward." Li Yu coughed and said, "Of course I know!" But when he pinched his legs, the strength was strong. When it got bigger, the horse raised its legs and ran out quickly. Li Yu almost fell off the horse again.
It’s so uncool! Li Yu didn't forget to send the letter along the way. It seems that equestrian lessons still need to be strengthened.
After Li Yu left, Lu Bicheng came to the newsstand and asked: "Do you have any relevant reports about Li Yu, the great Western scholar who shocked the West?" The newspaper boss said: "Of course! We have just compiled reports about Li Yu Yu’s collection is selling super well! Do you want a copy?”
"Highlights?" That would really save trouble. Lu Bicheng nodded,
"Get me one." She wanted to see how powerful this Li Yu was.
