"Xi Langzhong, do you still remember me?" The visitor laughed.
Xiang Nan took a closer look and couldn't help but be startled, then laughed, "Master Lu, long time no see."
It turned out that the person who came was none other than Lu Zhengming.
After the reform failed, he fled to Japan with Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao and others.
Later, when everyone reflected on the reasons for the failure of the Reform Movement of 1898, Lu Zhengming discovered that the analysis of the reasons for the failure of the Reform Movement in the letter Xiang Nan had left for him was so correct and thorough.
Therefore, he no longer believed that Yuan Shikai was the real culprit of the failure of the reform, as in the play. Let alone hope that assassinating Yuan Shikai will turn the tide.
He began to study advanced theories and look for better ways to save the country. Later, he got acquainted with Mr. Zhongshan and others and accepted more advanced innovation theories.
Therefore, although the Qing government implemented the New Deal and Prince Jing returned to power, Lu Zhengming never went back. Because he has understood that there is no way out for the reformists, and China must reform if it wants to rise.
Later, he followed Mr. Zhongshan to establish the Tongmenghui and launched the Xinhai Revolution, which overthrew the Manchu rule. But later, the fruits of reform were stolen by Yuan Shikai, and instead of becoming stronger, China became a land of warlords.
Therefore, the innovation has not yet succeeded and efforts must continue.
Although Lu Zhengming is over fifty years old, he still has high morale and an innovative spirit.
He now serves in the Civil Affairs Department of the Guangzhou Military Government and continues to work for innovation.
That day, when he saw Xi Banxia's name, his eyes lit up. Because the surname [Xi] was not common, he asked specifically. Unexpectedly, she turned out to be the daughter of an old friend, so accompanied by Xi Banxia, she came to Macau to visit her old acquaintances.
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"Xi Langzhong, you made my search so miserable." Lu Zhengming said with a smile, "In order to find you, I went to Cangzhou, Jinmen, and the capital, and I wore out several pairs of shoes."
"Master Lu, I'm really sorry. I was just trying to protect myself at the time." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said with a smile, "You also know that if I don't leave, even if the imperial doctors don't deal with me, I will have to follow the prince after the reform fails. Let’s eat melon together.”
"Yes, sir, it is true that you can see thousands of miles ahead and see opportunities. Unfortunately, I was too stupid at the time and understood it too late." Lu Zhengming said with emotion.
"Hey, don't say that. Mr. Lu is over fifty years old. His determination to serve the country is undying and he is still working hard. That's what I admire the most." Xiang Nan cupped his hands and smiled.
"Actually, Mr. Xi, you can do it too. With your vision, your knowledge, and your strategy, you can also contribute to innovation." Lu Zhengming advised.
Xiang Nan waved his hand, "I am already sixty this year, my head is dizzy, my eyesight is blurry, and most of my body has been buried in the ground, so I won't go out to do anything.
But Mr. Lu, you have to remember that China is a big agricultural country, and farmers are the majority of the people. Therefore, whoever values the rights and interests of farmers the most and who is best at mobilizing farmers will achieve final success. "
Lu Zhengming was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Back then, when Xiang Nan analyzed the reasons for the failure of the reform movement, one of them was "the failure to mobilize the masses". As a result, the reform failed and when the Six Gentlemen were pushed to the guillotine, the people actually cheered loudly, completely unaware that they were heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country and the nation.
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In the following years, Lu Zhengming often came to Xiang Nan to discuss state affairs.
But in order to avoid disaster, Xiang Nan no longer spoke easily. He only reminded Lu Zhengming, Xi Banxia and Zhang Xinyi at key points, helping them avoid several disasters.
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More than ten years later, Japan launched a full-scale war of aggression against China.
Lu Zhengming was old and retired, but he still traveled around to raise funds for the Anti-Japanese War.
Xiang Nandu donated 500,000 yuan. However, in private, he secretly gave Xi Banxia and Zhang Xinyi a huge sum of three million.
Because, he heard from the words that his daughter and disciples should be popular.
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In 1941, the Japanese invaded Xiangjiang.
Fortunately, Macau did not encounter war, so everyone can still live.
At this time, Xiang Nan's outstanding vision once again won the admiration of the whole family.
When Xiang Nan chose Macau, they didn't understand him very well. After all, Macau is more dilapidated than Hujiang, Guangzhou, and Xiangjiang. If they want to move, they should move to places like Guangzhou, Hujiang, and Xiangjiang. Why choose Macau to settle down.
Now, as Hujiang, Guangzhou, Xiangjiang, etc. have been successively occupied, tens of millions of citizens have been baptized by artillery fire, their lives hang on a thread, and their property has been looted. Only then do they know how wise Xiang Nan was in choosing Macau.
In 1943, Lu Zhengming died on the road without seeing the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
Before he died, he never forgot to remind his family to continue fighting and innovating, and after the victory of the innovating, they would offer a glass of wine to his grave.
Xiang Nan was very sad when his old friend passed away.
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After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, Hu Suhua also passed away suddenly at the age of seventy-nine.
Although Xiang Nan tried his best to save her life, his manpower was always exhausted. Even with his superb medical skills, he could not bring her back to life, so he could only send her away with tears.
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After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, came the Liberation War.
In 1949, Guangzhou was liberated.
Xi Banxia and Zhang Xinyi returned home and formally explained their identities to their families.
Defu, Ruixin, Yu'er and others were all surprised.
But Xiang Nan had already understood, "Very good, you didn't go the wrong way when you participated in the revolution, otherwise you would have gone to the island to fish for salted fish now."
"Dad, I heard what you said. The largest number of farmers in China are farmers. Whoever values the rights and interests of farmers the most and who can best mobilize farmers can achieve the success of reform." Xi Banxia explained.
Xiang Nan nodded, "Now, the innovation has been successful. What are you going to do?"
"Now that the reform has just been successful, the motherland is still devastated and has a lot of waste waiting to be done. I want to stay and build." Xi Banxia explained.
"Me too. My aunt and I both have medical skills and knowledge. If we stay, we can train more doctors and treat more working people." Zhang Xinyi also said.
Xiang Nan nodded, "However, you still have to be careful."
"What are you being careful about?" Xi Banxia and Zhang Xinyi both asked in confusion.
Xiang Nan said nothing more. He knew that there was no point in saying it.
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Two years later, Sai Xishi became seriously ill.
"Brother Xi, I can't do it anymore. I have to take a step first." She said weakly while lying on the hospital bed.
"It's okay, I'm about to die." Xiang Nan nodded.
He is also ninety-two years old this year, which is a rare old age. This is also thanks to the fact that he himself is a doctor and can take care of himself whenever he is sick. Therefore, although he is ninety-two years old, he is still in good spirits and in good health.
"You go first, I will follow immediately." Then he smiled again.
"Well, then I'll wait for you over there first." Sai Xishi smiled and then closed his eyes.
As her breathing stopped, a long-lost reminder sounded in Xiang Nan's ears.
"Xilaile is very grateful to the host for helping him realize his wish. Not only did he marry Sai Xishi, but he also prevented Hu Suhua from dying in order to leave beautiful memories."
"The mission is completed, the host will return soon!"
