It is common in later generations that some students take the opportunity to make friends with foreigners, or act as pen pals, etc. Basically, they want to learn foreign languages, and when they achieve success, they kick them away...
This kind of routine is impossible today in the era when Confucianism has not been abolished.
"Bai Sangri is good at literature. With one or two months of hard work, he will be as good as the Japanese. I will apply to the school to see if the quota for government-funded study abroad can be expanded..."
One afternoon, while eating in the canteen, Fujino Haheiji said this.
Bai Gui expressed his thanks.
"I have a younger brother named Yankuro. He teaches medicine in Sendai and is a lecturer in anatomy. I don't know what's going on now. He was admitted to Tokyo University and is the pride of our family. It's a pity..."
Fujino Hachiheiji sighed and said: "I trust Bai Sang's character. If Bai Sang can stay in Japan, I hope you can go to my hometown and send me a letter from home. My home
, in Fukui Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture..."
"I have sent money to my family before, but I don't know what happened. There has been no reply from my family for a long time, but I can't leave here."
He coughed a few times and rambled.
At this time, the carriages and horses were slow.
The first railway in Qin Province would not be built until the 23rd year of the Republic of China. Therefore, the time spent traveling from the provincial capital to Japan was astonishing.
"If I stay in Japan, I will go to Fukui Prefecture..."
Bai Gui hesitated for a moment and chose to agree. The reason why Fujino Hachiheiji was willing to apply for him a place to study in Japan at public expense was probably because of his respect for Mr. Fujino during this period. Fujino Hachiheiji felt that he was a good person and would agree.
Issues.
If you are a student of other Japanese crash courses, you may ignore it.
"Thank you so much Bai Sang."
Fujino Hachihei looked at the cherry blossom trees outside the window. They were planted in two rows and were neatly planted. They were ancient trees with hundreds of years of history. It was early April, and the cherry blossoms were in bloom. The tiny pink-white petals were like hazy drizzle.
It is sprinkled on the roadside, seeps into the cracks of the stone slabs, and turns into spring mud. The light floral fragrance fills the heart and mind.
The earliest cherry blossoms were planted in the palace gardens of the Qin and Han Dynasties. In the third year of Daye, Ono Meizi, the envoy of the Sui Dynasty, brought the cherry blossoms from Chang'an to Japan. Today, there are still many places where cherry blossom trees are planted in Chang'an.
Farewell to Fujino Haheiji, he took half a day off today.
Shiwu Zhai of the Normal School not only offers an accelerated course in Japanese, but also some classes in astronomy, geography, water conservancy, Gezhi, etc. However, in addition to some necessary subjects, you can choose to take other subjects as electives. Whether you want to learn them or not is up to you.
After Bai Gui entered Shiwuzhai, he also chose several practical courses that he was interested in and studied, and he improved day by day.
He returned to the dormitory and took out the letter from the book. It was as new as ever.
This is exactly what Mr. Zhu wrote to him in his farewell letter.
"Seller, do you have a watch here..."
After walking out of the normal school, he came to a well-decorated Western goods shop, which was also close to the academy gate. It was a relatively high-end place nearby. There were many rich and wealthy people coming and going, and some blond and blue-eyed Westerners could also be seen walking in.
Get out.
When you walk in, you will see a magnificent building with a British architectural style.
"Sir, do you want to buy something?"
There are different waiters for different customers. Seeing that Bai Gui is a Chinese and a young man, the Chinese will take care of him. The waiter is a middle-aged man who hides his big braids under his hat, which is a bit funny.
"Do you have a watch?"
"It's a watch!"
He pondered for a moment, thinking about his words.
General Zhang is a student who graduated from Dongying Zhenwu School. He is a soldier. What is the best gift to give, a watch is the first choice. Whether it is fighting or training, a timely watch is indispensable.
Although he can also exchange precision watches from the mirror, at this time, even ordinary mid-range watches in later generations are much more sophisticated than watches at this time. After all, the development of the steel industry is also different, and the level of craftsmanship is hundreds of years old.
Be diligent...
Can't tell the origin.
"We have Vacheron Constantin here. It is a brand worn by Emperor Napoleon. It costs three hundred silver dollars..."
The waiter was talking.
He was soon interrupted by Bai Gui. He felt that the price was too expensive and was not something he should give as a gift, so he said: "Forget it, get a pen, a good pen."
He thought about it. Although the watch was expensive, he was just borrowing the friendship between Mr. Zhu and General Zhang to ask him to teach Japanese. It would not be a good idea to give him a too expensive gift. A better watch would be better.
Hundreds of yuan. Fountain pens are the best, and pens are not cheap. At this time, it takes at least five yuan to buy a good pen, and giving a pen is in line with his status.
A scholar is also a scholar who embraces new learning.
It is most suitable to give a pen as a gift.
He had previously only considered General Zhang's identity, but had somewhat neglected his own identity.
"Okay! Sir!"
The waiter smiled and was not angry, although he was a little disappointed. If this young man buys a watch, he will get a lot of commission. As for whether he can afford a watch, it depends only on the person's temperament.
It can be seen that he is a man of good fortune. When it comes to eyesight, it is not just about looking at people's clothes. If you do that, you will be blinded.
Abdominal poetry and gas from China!
Besides, who in the Qing Dynasty would dare to cause trouble in a shop opened by a foreigner?
"This pen is a Parker pen from Amei Ken. It has eight silver dollars!" The waiter pulled out a precious wooden box from the shelf. The inside was lined with silk. It was a well-made pen.
"Not bad! Parker pen is famous!"
Bai Gui raised his eyebrows and said.
This Parker pen is completely black, with brass on the cap and tip. It is simple and elegant.
He paid the money and took the pen without bargaining.
The Guanzhong government office is also on the south gate side, not far from the Normal School. However, it would be a bit embarrassing for Bai Guinian to disturb General Zhang before he was proficient in Japanese, so he postponed his visit for more than ten days.
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When he arrived at the government office, he was led to a side room by the government officials.
"You wait here for a while, Zhang Zhen will come over after writing for a while." The yamen officer was very polite, but he only knew that General Zhang returned from studying in Japan. Although he is only a copywriter for the yamen office now, this official position is the same as that of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
It's the same as the chief secretary. He has a low position and heavy weight. He only needs the right opportunity to put down his position and become a high official.
Anyone who has friendship with General Zhang is definitely not someone he can mess with.
These scholars, one after another, look alone, but they are surrounded by connections behind them.
"Here are some snacks, you can eat them first."
The yamen servant took a plate of snacks and brought them to the waiting table of Bai Gui, saying flatteringly.
