"Hey, why did a woman sneak into the guild hall? We are all scholars here, don't disturb us from our studies." Suddenly some chirping sounds began to come from the guild hall.
"The exam is about to start. It is really unlucky to see a woman in the guild hall at this time." After all, it was the late Qing Dynasty, and many people who came to Beijing to take the exam still had various strange and bad habits.
Even if you have read books by saints and sages, you will inevitably be filled with feudal superstitions. Lu Bicheng said disdainfully: "If I were a boy, I would have been in high school long ago, and you wouldn't be talking about it." Others became even more dissatisfied after hearing this: "Stop talking nonsense! How many big characters does a female prostitute know?" Li Yu said loudly: " You just have a clean mouth. This Bicheng girl has already published many poems in major newspapers. In addition to writing a few eight-legged essays, do you have such talent?"
"I don't know where I copied it from. Girls can't learn the three virtues and four virtues well. How can I write poems?"
"That's right, haven't you heard that it is virtuous for a woman to have no talent? The more this is the case, the more ungrateful she is!" Li Yu sneered and said, "You should first check what the meaning of this sentence is before making such nonsense." Yan Fansun He said to Li Yu and Lu Bicheng: "It's really unlucky, little brother, let's go." Liang Shiyi said to them: "You bunch of rotten scholars are too blind to recognize Mount Tai. Can't you see that the person in front of you is the emperor's master?" ?" Unexpectedly, it was okay if he didn't say it, and everyone suddenly became more motivated to fight.
"Being the emperor's master? Judging by his age, could it be that kid Li Yu?"
"That's him!" Lan
"I didn't expect that even my braids were cut off, and my body, hair, and skin were affected by my parents. I am really an unfaithful and unfilial person!" The target of the blame suddenly turned to Li Yu again.
Li Yu was also amused: "How do you read books? If you didn't get a haircut, how did you get your braided hairstyle? Are you telling me that your body, hair, and skin are affected by your parents? Have you scolded yourself first?"
"Stop messing around with us! No wonder people say that Li Yu is a sophist. Mr. Gu came here to give a speech a few days ago. What he said is really right." Li Yu said in surprise: "Mr. Gu?"
"In my opinion, Mr. Gu is a great talent who has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, and can even translate our Analects abroad. Li Yu only understands the superficial knowledge of foreigners, so what does that mean?"
"That's right, he went so far as to belittle Liezi and exalt foreigners. It's really a disgrace to our ancestors." Lan
"How about saying he is unfaithful and unfilial!" These people really remember Li Yu's new explanation of unfounded worries.
Could it be that the writing was too advanced, that all these people are so bitter and hateful. Li Yu said: "Why didn't you look at me and still madly promoted Zu Chongzhi and others in history? Are they all suffering from selective visual impairment?"
"Exalt it? Who is Zu Chongzhi? I have never heard of it. No matter how high an unknown person is, can he be compared with the great sages of ancient times?" Well, it seems that they really haven't heard of it. Zu Chongzhi really can’t explain it.
Even if they knew it, I'm afraid it would be nothing in the eyes of these people. I don't know why in the tradition of Confucian classics, there has always been this idea that only ancient classics are the most classic, and the older they are, the more powerful they are.
They can't just watch fantasy! Moreover, it is said that it is a special subject in economics, but in fact, few people taking the exam really understand economics.
From then on, it can be seen from the test questions that the test is still about the past history of the country. Except for a few people like Liang Shiyi who collect Western books everywhere and study on their own, most people's current understanding of the West is no different from ordinary people. It is very extreme, either extremely repulsive, or extremely admiring and fawning over foreign countries, or even respectful, which is quite inappropriate anyway.
Li Yu said: "Since you don't understand our ancient mathematicians, well, let me ask you again, how did the foreigners build their artillery? Why can warships sail half of the world? Why can telegraph lines be transmitted tens of millions of times faster than inns? News?" Unexpectedly, when Li Yu said this, many people actually laughed: "Why do I know this?" Lan Li Yu said: "You can actually laugh. If you don't even understand these, then you will still be ridden by foreigners. .”
"They are all things that can be bought with money. The people who made the foreign cannons and warships must be some mediocre craftsmen. Aren't you ashamed to compare these things with our sage doctrine?" Li Yu asked in return: "Buy? To put it simply, how much money do you have to buy it? I can’t even pay the compensation, tell me what to buy?”
"Money is managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs. If I had joined the Ministry of Household Affairs as an errand at that time, I would have understood." Li Yu said, "You are even more embarrassed to say this. After a long time of fussing about taking the economic special subject, even the economics... Don’t you understand? You can’t even tell where you can get the money from, so you can just buy it here with money? Do you understand the costs and patent barriers? Can foreigners sell us really good things?” The candidate hesitated and said: "Why don't the foreigners sell it to us? We all bought it with money." Li Yu was really speechless: "If you don't understand, it's just a poor sale to you. Can you see that? Besides, when there is a real war, you have time to buy it. Are you given this time? You are so ignorant in practical matters, why do you still want to take the special economics exam?" Candidate Lan didn't know what to say, but he felt that it was impossible not to talk back after being criticized, so he said abruptly: "These The question is not about the content of the exam. I will find out when I go to work as an official at the Ministry of Household Affairs or the Prime Minister's Office." Li Yu asked: "You mean, you can become an official if you don't understand anything?" Li Yu suddenly thought that there seemed to be people who didn't understand anything. You need to know how to deal with relationships to be an official, so he added: "Do you want to bring harm to the country and the people?" The candidate was really at a loss for the answer, but he was still very stubborn: "Of course it is about managing the world and governing the country." Li Yu laughed and said: "You don't even know how to make money, and you still talk about running the country?" But the candidate said: "It's not easy to make money. If the country has no money, it will increase the tax burden." Li Yu scolded: "Go and read more history books Well, how did all the dynasties end in the end? If finance is so simple, why would you be asked to take the special economics exam?" The examinee Lan said, "That's because people in the past didn't know how to settle accounts. To put it bluntly, isn't economics just about settling accounts? !" Li Yu almost laughed: "You mean, economics is just about calculating accounts?" The candidate said: "Yes, I think your so-called scientific method is about the same, it is just calculation, and it is all unrefined. His knowledge cannot be compared with the teachings of saints and the academic knowledge of governing the country." Li Yu said: "Then do you know what simple interest and compound interest are, how to use compound interest to calculate interest, and how to use mathematical models to conduct economic analysis? How to deal with it? Financial leverage and investment environment? Do you think the economy is just addition, subtraction, multiplication and division? If you don’t understand, just talk nonsense, so as not to be embarrassed." It was obvious that these candidates did not understand the terms Li Yu said: "What are you talking about? You're trying to scare people!" Li Yu sneered: "At this level, you still want to take the economics special subject." Although Li Yu was angry, he was more sad and helpless. There were too few people who understood the new learning, and many people were satisfied. He is stupid but still confident.
Lan Zhen is a scholar who encounters soldiers, and he cannot explain why. Li Yu turned to leave, but was stopped again. Several scholars said: "You can't leave. You have to explain to us why you insulted the sages? You must apologize for this!" Li Yu said: " I insulted the sages? You are insulting the sages by holding back." The scholars said: "The sages all had great wisdom, who do you think you are?" Li Yu said: "We are both sages of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Mohists also have their own stories. There are two thousand of them. I have known about pinhole imaging many years ago and have also paid attention to science. I am afraid you don’t even understand this, right? Aren’t you also abandoning the knowledge of the sages?” Li Yu was a little annoyed and tried to go around him, but the other party insisted. Blocking the door, Li Yu pushed him open.
Li Yu had an absolute physical advantage in front of them. He was a 1.8 meter tall northerner who often played football.
Moreover, the growth environment, including food, of later generations is definitely much better than that of the late Qing Dynasty. Even for the princes and nobles, although food and the like may be expensive, expensive does not necessarily mean good. In terms of nutrition, it is really no better than that of ordinary families 100 years later.
So Li Yu pushed him away. When the other party saw how strong Li Yu was, he became angry: "This kid actually beats someone!" The physical quality in the house is still so poor. It seems that if I engage in education in the future, I must emphasize all-round development no matter what.
Several other scholars gave up and wanted to catch Li Yu with their hands and feet. Unexpectedly, Lu Bicheng grabbed one person's wrist and flipped it gently. The person was controlled by the anti-joint, and his body tilted in pain. Then Lu Bicheng kicked him behind the knee, and the man rolled directly to the ground.
The movements were smooth and smooth, and Li Yu was surprised: "You actually know how to do some kung fu?" Lu Bicheng said: "I am a little girl, if I don't have the ability to protect myself, how can I dare to leave home alone." Li Yu now understood why she still He can ride a horse, and 80% of these martial arts skills have been practiced secretly. It's no wonder that He Neng and Qiu Jin are both famous.
"Double Heroes", this
The word "xia" really speaks volumes. The scholar who fell to the ground was even more unconvinced when he saw the woman restraining him. He stood up and cursed angrily: "You bitch, dare to attack me?" He wanted to step forward again, but Lu Bicheng easily dodged and gave him a blow. Slap: "Keep your mouth clean from now on." Seeing this, a person next to him burst out laughing: "You bunch of trash, you really make people laugh to death! Knowledge, knowledge can't be compared; skills are even worse than a woman, don't come to the exam, go back It’s your mother’s fault!” The scholar scolded, “Who are you calling useless?”
"Whoever answers the call is trash," the person said.
"You brat!" The scholar stepped forward and wanted to attack him again. Unexpectedly, this guy was even more aggressive, and a cup of hot tea was poured directly on his face.
The scholar groaned, covered his face, and his vision went dark, then the sole of his foot slipped and he tripped. Falling down for the second time was so embarrassing. The scholar said angrily on the ground: "Are you one of Li Yu's children?" Other candidates next to him recognized him: "Are you Yang Du?" Yang Du poured another glass. Hot Tea: "It's me." The candidate quickly said to the others: "Stay away from him. I heard that he is related to the Revolutionary Party. I can't bear to be implicated."
"Revolutionary Party?"
"Yes, he just came back from Japan, which is the home base of the Revolutionary Party."
"Oh my God, if you get involved with him, your qualifications for the exam will be cut off." Several people didn't care about the beatings they received, and crawled out of the clubhouse like they were avoiding the plague.
Lan Yang Du cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Li Yu." Li Yu had naturally heard of Yang Du. This guy was considered a legend in modern history.
The several stages of ideological transformation are very representative. From the initial constitutionalist to Yuan Shikai's restorationist; then feeling that there was no future, he was invited by Mr. Zhongshan to join the National Government; then after Mr. Zhongshan passed away, he saw the white terror of the National Government. Finally, he finally chose to join our party.
Yang Du can definitely be regarded as a strange person in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Li Yu also clasped his fists and said, "Master Tiger, I have admired you for a long time." Yang Du was surprised: "I only used this number in Japan, how did you know?" Then he remembered,
"By the way, sir, I have been to Japan, and also to Tokyo Hongbun Academy. I once studied at Hongbun Academy, but I had already returned to China when you went there." So Yang Du is actually an alumnus of Lu Xun... and naturally he followed Kano. Goro practiced judo.
The world is really too small. Lan Yangdu had a very bad temper. When Kano Jigoro, the principal of Hongfu Academy, made some slanderous remarks about the Qing Dynasty, he started a heated argument with Kano on the spot and used
He wrote an article titled "China Education" and published it in Liang Qichao's "Xinmin Congbao". Then he left Hongwen College and received considerable support and praise from students studying in Japan.
He returned to China last year and was highly praised by Zhang Zhidong. There were fewer candidates now, and the hall was much quieter.
In fact, this is just one of the many guild halls outside Xuanwumen, and there are many similar ones. Li Yu said: "Tiger Lord also wants to take the economic special examination?" Yang Du's position now belongs to the constitutional camp, and he still has some hope for the Qing court.
Yang Du said: "Exactly, I hope that I can use what I have learned over the years to make changes in the government and the public." Lan Li Yu said: "I'm afraid it's not that simple." Yang Du smiled: "Of course it's not simple. If everything is too simple, it will not be easy." What's the point."
"It's just that your current status is probably..." Li Yu said. Yang Du understood what he wanted to say about the Revolutionary Party. Yang Du said: "The court does not have any evidence, and I am from Master Zhang. Master Zhang will be able to recruit military aircraft soon, and there will be much to do." What are his thoughts now? I still trust the Qing court a little too much.
If Zhang Zhidong was the governor of Huguang, he might be able to continue to do a lot of things, but once he goes to the military aircraft department, he will be constrained everywhere and it will be inconvenient to do anything.
——This is the so-called promotion and demotion, and beware of local Han governors becoming bigger and stronger. Lan Yangdu's character belongs to the thorough practical school. It doesn't matter what others say. He must try it himself. If it doesn't work, he will turn his head in another direction.
Therefore, there was no need for Li Yu to persuade him. Mr. Zhongshan wanted to recruit him very much and talked with him for days and nights but could not persuade him.
Of course, after the Qing Dynasty disappeared and Yuan Shikai fell, he still defected to Mr. Zhongshan. Just let him give it a try. Anyway, everyone is very confused at this time.
So Li Yu said: "Zhu Hugong High School." Yang Du was quite good, and was finally ranked second, only behind Liang Shiyi, but he was eventually removed from the school because he was suspected of participating in the revolutionary party, and was even wanted. .
I am also speechless. Yang Du is actually opposed to revolution and stands on the side of constitutionalism. Lan Yangdu seemed quite confident: "If the candidates are all the kind of mediocre people who just got out, I think they would have found out without taking the exam." Liang Shiyi smiled and said: "I didn't get out." Yang Du said: "Of course I didn't say Your Excellency," then he said to Lu Bicheng,
"Looking at the girl's good skills, why don't you know her surname?" Lu Bicheng said, "My little girl's name is Bicheng."
"It turns out to be the talented Bicheng. I'm so glad to meet you!" Yang Du said. Lu Bicheng squatted slightly: "I don't dare." Yang Du said: "I finally met a few talented people in the capital today. If I continue to stay in this place, it will inevitably look messy. Why don't we go to the restaurant next door to have a few drinks together." "Lan Li Yu happily said: "Please!" Yang Du actually understood Li Yu's situation relatively well. After drinking a few glasses of wine, he said, "Your Excellency's intensive study of science, I heard about it when I was studying in Japan. Even if The best scholars in Japan are not as famous in Europe and the United States as Mr. Li Yuxiao asked: "Is it strange? Can't the Chinese understand the way of science?" This sentence made Yang Du laugh. The question was a little confusing, but I figured it out immediately.
"It makes sense. It seems that I have also buried in my heart the attitude that we are inferior to Westerners." Li Yu said: "What I want to do is to get rid of this concept as soon as possible. The sooner we gain confidence, the deeper our Only potential can explode." Liang Shiyi said: "Potential, what potential?" Li Yu said: "Of course it is the potential of a sleeping lion." Lanyan Fansun said: "Little brother Shucai also agrees with Zeng Jize's point of view?" Li Yu said The edict said: "Yes, China is a sleeping lion." There has been a saying in history. When Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena Island after his defeat, he made an evaluation of modern China: "China is a sleeping lion. , flies dared to land on its face and scream a few times. But once it awakens, it will shock the world." But in fact, Napoleon did not say anything similar.
But it has been passed down because everyone feels that if Napoleon's words are used, it will undoubtedly be an inspiring shot in the arm for the Chinese people who are poor and weak and have been repeatedly invaded by foreign countries, and will have a strong boost to national self-confidence. The inspirational effect led to the wide spread of the above famous saying.
It's a white lie. Lan Dan wants to say that the source of this sentence is actually Zeng Guofan's son Zeng Jize.
He wrote an article "On China Sleeping First and Waking Later", which became the origin of the concept of sleeping lion in China. Yang Du smiled bitterly and said: "If it is really a sleeping lion, he slept too deeply this time. There were firecrackers next to him, and he didn't even feel it when they exploded." Li Yu said: "That's true, but he will wake up eventually. , even if you take various opium anesthetics, there will be a day when the effects of the drug wear off." Liang Shi sighed: "The poison of opium is indeed too deep." Yang Du said: "If we wake up, I really want to see us also use opium to Ships and cannons hit the gates of Britain and France." Li Yu said: "On the contrary, China has been a self-defensive country for a long time, and has no intention of conquering foreign countries for many years. Only by expressing this attitude can the great powers give us sleep. There is a chance to wake up." Lanyan Fansun said: "The meaning of Shucai is to bear the humiliation and bear the burden, which makes sense." Li Yu said: "We can pretend to be a water lily and say that it looks pretty when it blooms. Then everyone can Appreciate and let others relax their vigilance. But at that time, others can't control whether or not to be a lion, and how to be a lion." Yang Du smiled and said: "Water lily, sir's metaphor is really interesting." Li Yu He said: "Even if you pretend to be harmless, just hide the wound for the time being." Yang Du picked up the wine glass and said happily: "After listening to Mr.'s words today, I felt like I was enlightened. It was so thorough and so enjoyable. Got it!"
