Chang Kaishen realized that he had lost his composure, and quickly calmed down his expression and asked: "Can you really convince Zhang Xueliang to change his banner?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled confidently: "I dare not say 100%, but I am 90% sure."
Although the Northeast was definitely still in a state of warlord independence after the change of flag, it had very terrifying consequences politically. Only then would Chang Kaishen truly unify China and become China's de jure supreme leader.
This represents prestige and status, and at the same time can unite people's hearts and consolidate the power in their hands.
Chang Kaishen didn't even bother to pretend, he leaned forward and whispered: "Mingcheng, as long as you can persuade Zhang Xueliang to change the flag, you can choose any official below the minister of the National Government!"
"Commander Chang, I don't want to be an official." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.
"Then what do you want? Tell me. If you want money, just quote the amount." Chang Kaishen said boldly.
Zhou Hexuan said sincerely: "I went to Shandong some time ago and talked to Chairman Sun about the famine in Shandong. The grain shipped from the south has almost been used up in southern Shandong. The people in Shandong are in urgent need of sorghum rice from the northeast to save their lives. I persuaded
The change of flag in the Northeast has no requirements. I just want to open up the life-saving food channel as soon as possible, and at least save a few more victims. From a broad sense, the civil war in China can only make foreigners happy, and Japan would like us to fight every day."
Chang Kaishen was in awe, and he didn't know whether he was pretending or sincere. He praised him greatly and said: "Sincerity and justice. If everyone has this intention, why should the party and the country not be prosperous?"
Zhou Hexuan said: "Before going to the Northeast, I have to ask Commander Chang for a warrant to implement the specific arrangements for the change of flag in the Northeast."
Chang Kaishen immediately said: "As long as the Northeast surrenders to the Nanjing National Government and believes in the Three People's Principles, everything in the Northeast will remain as usual, and Zhang Xueliang will decide on official arrangements!" After thinking about it, Chang Kaishen added, "But in terms of diplomacy, since the Northeast has changed its flag,
, then the only person representing China is the Nanjing government. Northeast China is not allowed to unilaterally conduct diplomatic activities with any country in the name of the country."
"Of course," Zhou Hexuan said with a bad smile, "The traitorous contract Zhang Zuolin signed with Japan should also be invalidated."
Chang Kaishen was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed: "Hahahaha..."
Smiling and smiling, Chang Kaishen frowned and suddenly said: "The Japanese may organize a rebellion in Northeast China."
Zhou Hexuan nodded and said: "That's for sure, so Zhang Xueliang may not choose to change his flag in recent months due to pressure. He must suppress internal opposition and fully control his own army before making a public decision."
Chang Kaishen looked at Zhou Hexuan with some surprise. He originally thought that Zhou Hexuan was a scholar who could only talk nonsense, and at most he could talk a little bit and engage in diplomacy. He didn't expect that Zhou Hexuan was also familiar with politics.
Chang Kaishen is really cherishing his talents now. He said: "I can wait for the Northeast, but it should not be delayed until next New Year's Day at the latest. Mingcheng, why don't you come to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Regardless of whether the Northeastern flag can be negotiated or not,
I think you are suitable for diplomacy."
"Let's talk about it later," Zhou Hexuan said, clasping his fists, "Commander Chang, take your leave!"
"Go slowly." Chang Kaishen personally walked Zhou Hexuan to the door.
On the way back, Hallet Abban asked: "What did you talk to Mr. Chang?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled mysteriously: "You will know then."
After Zhou Hexuan left, Chang Kaishen said to his attendant: "Spike, inform Nanjing to send Peking University's education funds as soon as possible. Also, ask the University College (Ministry of Education) to reserve a committee seat for Zhou Hexuan.
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Although Zhou Hexuan said he didn't want anything, Chang Kaishen had to give it. He was very proficient in this kind of human sophistication.
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Zhou Hexuan's top priority is not to go to Northeast China to work as a lobbyist, but to move!
The Sun brothers packed their luggage happily, and Sun Yonghao pointed to the bookshelf and asked: "Sir, do you want to move this over?"
"No, the furniture is all here. There is nothing missing in the new house." Zhou Hexuan said.
Zhang Leyi suggested: "Brother Zhou, Hai Avenue is a bit remote. Should I buy a car instead?"
Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and said: "Buy two cars and hire two drivers."
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away." Zhang Leyi said happily, she no longer had to take a rickshaw when going out.
Wanrong felt a little unhappy when she saw everyone busy at work. Because once Zhou Hexuan moved away, everyone would be far away from each other and it would be inconvenient to meet each other.
"Brother Zhou, I..." Wanrong stopped talking.
Zhou Hexuan looked at Zhang Leyi, who looked a little helpless, then smiled and said proactively: "Wanrong, let's go live together too, so that we can have company."
"It seems a little inconvenient for me to go." Wanrong said tangledly.
When Zhou Hexuan saw that Zhang Leyi had already spoken, he immediately smiled and said: "If there is any inconvenience, let others say whatever they say, as long as you live a happy life."
Wanrong then hesitantly agreed: "Then...then I'll go."
As for Liao Yaquan, she stood aside and said nothing.
Today Zhou Hexuan went to see Chang Kaishen, and Liao Yaquan really wanted to know what they said. Unfortunately, there are no secret eavesdropping devices these days. If you want to find out the situation, you have to rely on manpower to operate it.
Do you want to report the situation?
Liao Yaquan has been struggling with this issue.
That afternoon, everyone came to the small white building on Hai Avenue.
As soon as Liu Wu arrived at the place, she exclaimed: "This place is big enough. Sir, you have to hire a few servants. At least three servants are required to clean the room every day."
Wanrong actually brought several maids and servants over. She smiled and said: "We still need to hire a gardener, and someone needs to take care of the lawn here."
Zhang Leyi said: "We will discuss the matter of hiring a servant every day. Let's give the house a nickname first. This will be in line with Brother Zhou's status as a scholar."
Zhou Hexuan joked: "This house is all white, so it's just right to call it the White House."
"You still want to be the president?" Zhang Leyi said angrily.
"Hide in the small building and unite, I will be the president here." Zhou Hexuan laughed.
"Not formal!" Zhang Leyi rolled her eyes at him.
Liao Yaquan rolled his eyes and tentatively said, "How about planting a few apple trees in this yard and calling it an apple orchard!"
Unfortunately, Zhou Hexuan did not respond to this, which made Liao Yaquan a little discouraged.
Liang Qichao's house in Tianjin is called the "ice-drinking room", which is taken from "Zhuangzi·Humanshijian": "Now I am ordered to drink ice in the evening, and my internal heat is like?" It expresses his worries about the current situation of the country.
Zhou Hexuan thought about it for a long time, and finally made a decision: "This house will be called 'Sanletang' from now on."
Zhang Leyi was dumbfounded and said: "Sanletang, do you want to open a pharmacy?"
"Read more books in the future." Zhou Hexuan patted Zhang Leyi's head lightly. "Mencius said that a gentleman has three kinds of happiness. I have neither parents nor brothers. From now on, you will be my relatives. I wish everyone to be safe and harmonious. This day
Joy. I raise my head to be worthy of heaven, and lower my head to be worthy of others. These are the two joys. I have acquired the world's talents and educated them. Although I don't have three thousand disciples, I can still write some books to influence the world. These are the three joys."
Mencius' original words are that a gentleman has three kinds of pleasures, and conquering the world with virtue (some say ruling the world) is not one of them. Having parents and brothers without cause is the first pleasure; living up to the conscience of heaven and earth is the second pleasure;
Getting the best talents from all over the world to educate them is the third pleasure.
This passage is exactly in line with Zhou Hexuan's mood and pursuit.
