184 [Expropriation] (For the leader, Apgujeong Liu He
Since the invention of the telegraph and the steamship, the earth has become smaller.
Bing Xin and Lu Bicheng have lived abroad for many years, but often publish their works in China. Lao She also contributes articles to "Novel Monthly" from the UK every now and then.
Less than a month after "The Rise of Great Powers" was published in the United States, Chinese newspapers had already learned about the news and reported it as big news with great pride.
This kind of thing often happened in the Republic of China. Because the Chinese people had extremely low self-esteem, if they were recognized by foreigners in a certain field, everyone would celebrate with joy.
For example, Xu Beihong originally had little influence in China. Just because his paintings were exhibited at the French National Art Exhibition, he was praised by Chinese newspapers as the world's top painter. As a result, he was infinitely sought after by the Chinese people, and the price of his works increased a hundred times overnight.
Both the Shenbao and the News reported the news with added fuel and jealousy, eager to praise Zhou Hexuan to the heavens.
"News" said: "Recently, the book "The Rise of Great Powers" by Chinese scholar Zhou Hexuan was officially published in the United States of America. Mr. Zhou's academic achievements shocked the American academic world, and politicians went crazy about it. Even US President Coolidge could not put down the book.
U.S. presidential candidate Hoover mentioned Mr. Zhou and his works many times in his promotional speeches, citing Mr. Zhou's views to persuade voters. According to reliable sources, Mr. Hoover admired Mr. Zhou's knowledge and insights and wanted to succeed in his presidential campaign.
Later, Mr. Zhou was specially appointed as the White House Foreign Affairs Advisor..."
The "Declaration" is even more outrageous: "Since the publication of "The Rise of the Great Powers" in the United States, Americans' craze for reading history has become a trend. Whether it is the elderly or school students, everyone is proud to talk about "The Rise of the Great Powers". American academics, or
You don’t know the president or prime minister of China, but you must know Mr. Zhou Hexuan. The influence of "The Rise of Great Powers" in the United States is evident!"
These two major national newspapers reported this, and other newspapers naturally followed suit.
Nowadays, communication is difficult, and we have no foreign correspondents, so we can only make up nonsense. Anyway, just make up some short stories and tell them hard. Readers will enjoy reading it, and the sales volume of the newspaper will naturally increase.
What about the two lawyers defending in the American court, each citing the views of "The Rise of the Great Powers"; about the American young man who loves to read "The Rise of the Great Powers", meets the woman he likes in a bookstore, and the two eventually become partners...all kinds of random anecdotes are posted crazily.
Risk.
Many people still believe these ridiculous reports.
Zhou Hexuan's academic prestige in China has reached a new peak. Universities across the country sent telegrams inviting Zhou Hexuan to give lectures, and the remuneration for a lecture was as high as 300 yuan.
In addition, the underwear designed by Zhou Hexuan was stained. It seems that after a woman wears it, the children she gives birth to will be more elegant.
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Editorial Department of "Popular".
Liao Yaquan ran over excitedly and said to Zhang Leyi, who was sorting out letters from readers: "Sister Zhang, there is a young man outside to visit Mr. Zhou."
Zhang Leyi didn't even raise his head and replied: "You can lead him in."
"Okay," Liao Yaquan immediately knocked on the office door and reported, "Mr. Zhou, a Mr. Zhang is looking for you."
"I understand." Zhou Hexuan nodded.
Liao Yaquan left the office voluntarily and ran to make tea for the guests.
The visitor was tall, wearing glasses and with a middle-parted hairstyle. He was about 30 years old. He introduced himself when we met: "Hello Mr. Zhou, I am Zhang Xinhai, the vice president of Shanghai Guanghua University."
"It turns out to be Principal Zhang, please take a seat!" Zhou Hexuan stood up and greeted, thinking: I know you, Xu Zhimo's best friend and love rival.
In Xu Zhimo's diary, there is a sentence: "Hai competes with Mr. Hai for flowers."
In just eight words, it contains a huge amount of information.
"Hai" refers to Zhang Xinhai, "Mr." refers to Hu Shi, and "Hua" represents Lu Xiaoman. The whole sentence combined means "Zhang Xinhai and Hu Shi pursued Lu Xiaoman at the same time."
Yes, Hu Shi also chased Lu Xiaoman.
At that time, the scandal between Xu Zhimo and Lu Xiaoman was spreading. Hu Shi persuaded Xu Zhimo to go abroad to avoid the limelight. However, after Xu Zhimo left, he himself went after Xu Zhimo and showed his attentiveness. Zhang Xinhai was taller and more handsome, and liked Lu Xiaoman very much, and was even more dominant than Hu Shi.
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However, after Xu Zhimo returned to China, Zhang Xinhai voluntarily quit, and Hu Shi also said he would no longer get involved. In the end, Lu Xiaoman divorced and married Xu Zhimo.
By the way, Lu Xiaoman is really a magnet for bees and butterflies. After she married Xu Zhimo, she often wrote to Hu Shi. Especially later, Xu Zhimo was busy making money and often flew to the north. When Lu Xiaoman was lonely, he hooked up with Hu Shi in various ways.
Hu Shi was timid and was friends with Xu Zhimo. He was so scared that he did not dare to go to Xu's house for a long time, for fear that Lu Xiaoman would eat him.
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, I have heard Xiaoman mention you before, and I have admired you for a long time!"
Zhang Xinhai looked a little embarrassed. He obviously didn't want to mention old things, so he said: "Mr. Zhou, I am visiting friends in the north this time, and I happened to drop by to visit you."
"You're welcome, Zhimo and Xiaoman and I are friends. We will get together often when we have time in the future," Zhou Hexuan said.
Liao Yaquan came in with tea and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhang, please have tea."
"Thanks."
Zhang Xinhai talked nonsense, about admiring Zhou Hexuan's talent, and about how "The Rise of the Great Powers" opened his eyes. It wasn't until Liao Yaquan left the office that he asked in a low voice: "Mr. Zhou, what do you think of the Nanjing government?"
Zhou Hexuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "I admire their revolutionary ideas very much."
Zhang Xinhai finally explained his purpose of coming: "To be honest, I have already served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the National Government in Nanjing. This time I came to Tianjin to invite Mr. Zhou to take up a post in the south. As long as Mr. Zhou nods, the position of China's Deputy Ambassador to the United States will be vacant."
Zhang Xinhai actually didn't finish what he said. He also went to see Gu Weijun. But Gu Weijun refused. Anyway, he just looked down on the southern government.
Zhou Hexuan waved his hands repeatedly: "Mr. Zhang is joking, what virtues and abilities do I have, and what qualifications do I have to be qualified to be the deputy ambassador to the United States?"
"Mr. Zhou, there is no need to be modest," Zhang Xinhai advised. "Your "The Rise of the Great Powers" caused a sensation in the United States, and Americans praised you highly. In my opinion, you should be appointed as the minister to the United States, and the post of deputy envoy should be
It’s a bit humiliating.”
Zhou Hexuan laughed: "Brother, Nanjing won't really believe those nonsense written in the newspapers, right?"
Zhang Xinhai said: "Although the news in the newspaper is somewhat exaggerated, it is basically true. The Southern National Government has been established for less than a year, various departments have been established, and various official positions are still vacant. Mr. Zhou must not miss this great opportunity."
"Mr. Zhang, thank Nanjing for their kindness, but I have no ambition to be an official, so I can only apologize." Zhou Hexuan declined politely.
Seeing that he didn't seem to be hypocritical, Zhang Xinhai could only say regretfully: "Mr. Zhou's refusal to take office is our loss. If you change your mind one day, the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be open to you at any time. Farewell!"
"I'll see you off." Zhou Hexuan stood up and said.
Reputation is very important. After "The Rise of the Great Powers" gained a little fame in the United States, the southern government immediately sent people to recruit.