At nine o'clock in the morning, the meeting officially started.
Cai Yuanpei and Li Shizeng sat in two separate posts, each with a vote of their cronies. However, Li Shizeng had obviously more people, and Cai Yuanpei was somewhat outnumbered. Several members of the "Cai Party", including Hu Shi, had already resigned.
"Before the meeting, let me introduce a friend first," Cai Yunpei raised his finger and pointed at Zhou Hexuan. "This is the current president of Peking University and the famous scholar Mr. Zhou Hexuan."
"Pah, pah, pah..."
Sparse applause rang out, and many people looked at Zhou Hexuan curiously.
Zhou Hexuan forced a smile and waved to everyone.
After the introduction and a few more digressions, Cai Yuanpei spoke: "As for the establishment of the Peking University District, let's discuss it again. If you have any ideas and suggestions, please be sure to speak freely."
"I object!" Zhu Jiahua said first. He was also a veteran. He participated in the Revolution of 1911 at the age of seventeen, and later served as professor of the Department of Geology and director of the German Department of Peking University. When Zhang Zuolin shot Shao Piaoping, Zhu Jiahua was also on the blacklist, and along with Peking University
Acting principal Jiang Menglin escaped the disaster by hiding together in Dongjiaomin Lane.
"Why do you object? Tell me your reasons!" Li Zongtong said bluntly. He was Li Shizeng's nephew.
Zhu Jiahua said: "The university district system has been tested in several provinces in the south, and it is causing chaos! The educational chaos in the south has not yet stabilized, so why are we rushing to harm the education sector in the north?"
"What is a disaster?" Li Zongtong immediately retorted, "The university district system is the best education system in the world. The trial implementation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has not produced good results. That is because the specific handlers are incompetent! Some people use power for personal gain, and some are muddle along. There is no such thing.
Do a good job in education. As long as it is public-spirited, the university district system will definitely improve the current educational situation in China!"
"Haha." Zhu Jiahua laughed dryly.
Zhu Jiahua and Jiang Menglin are both "students studying in Britain and the United States" and are loyal followers of Cai Yuanpei.
But Jiang Menglin didn't say anything. He knew that it would be useless to speak. Many of the education committee members here today usually do not come to meetings. Since they were present, they must have come specifically to support Li Shizeng.
Cai Yuanpei had a headache. He turned his attention to Zhou Hexuan and asked, "Mr. Zhou, do you have any suggestions?"
Zhou Hexuan didn't want to wade into troubled waters, so he immediately smiled and said: "Forgive me for my limited knowledge and inability to express my opinion on such a major national matter. Everyone, go on, I can just take a look and it can also improve my experience."
Well, what I said makes it clear that I am watching a monkey show.
Jiang Menglin suddenly said: "Mr. Zhou is the president of Peking University, and what we are discussing now is the establishment of the Peking University District. You should express your opinion due to circumstances and rights."
Li Shizeng also said: "Mr. Zhou, please tell me if you have anything to say."
Zhou Hexuan was forced to have no choice but to say: "Dean Cai, Vice President Li, I just want to ask. Your university district system attaches great importance to higher education and academic research, which itself is supportive. But the foundation of primary and secondary schools
What to do about education? Education funds are already insufficient, and basic education funds, which are already in short supply, are allocated to higher education. How do basic education personnel survive and work? If you don’t accumulate small steps, you won’t reach a thousand miles;
A small stream cannot make a river or a sea. Education in China is like building a house. Your current system of university districts is equivalent to taking away the bricks and stones from the foundation to repair the roof. Aren't you afraid that the house will collapse?"
These words were so serious that Li Shizeng's face instantly darkened and Cai Yunpei also fell silent.
Li Zongtong immediately retorted: "Mr. Zhou, you are talking about money issues, we are discussing system issues. We cannot deny the university district system, the most perfect education system in the world, just because of the lack of money."
Zhou Hexuan said amusedly: "A small businessman with a net worth of only a few thousand yuan said that investing in a multi-million business is very profitable. Is what he said wrong? No, a multi-million business is indeed profitable. But can he succeed? How big is it?
If you have an appetite, just eat a few bowls of rice. If you take a long step, it’s easy to lose weight.”
"puff!"
Zhu Jiahua burst out laughing when he heard this. He coughed dryly and said calmly: "Although Mr. Zhou's words are unpleasant, his words are rough but not rough."
Li Shizeng didn't want to waste any more words and said directly: "Let's vote."
Zhou Hexuan quickly received a form with three options: support, opposition and abstention.
Zhou Hexuan thought for a while and abstained from voting.
The final voting results were calculated, with 1 vote against (Zhu Jiahua), 6 abstentions, and 14 votes in favor.
Even Cai Yuanpei himself abstained from voting, obviously not wanting to continue the unnecessary dispute.
After the vote to establish the Peking University District was passed, Li Shizeng was well prepared and proposed a list of members for the Peking Branch of the University Committee. The members he proposed included Zhang Ji, Shen Yimo, Li Linyu, Li Shuhua, Yi Peiji, Xiao Yu and others.
Li Shizeng's confidant and friend.
This project was still successfully passed.
Well, there is nothing to discuss next. Li Shizeng alone has the final say on specific educational matters in the greater Beiping area and does not need to be discussed at the Central Education Conference.
"The meeting is adjourned!" Cai Yunpei announced angrily. He has decided to resign. He can be the dean of the university (minister of education) to whomever he likes.
"Wait a minute," Zhou Hexuan suddenly spoke and asked rudely, "I heard that Peking University has been renamed China University, and Mr. Li Shizeng has been appointed as the president. So, do I, the president of Peking University, need to write a resignation letter? Or, could you please give me a replacement one?
A letter of termination.”
The atmosphere at the meeting became awkward because when the candidate for the president of Zhonghua University was discussed, the Northern Expeditionary Army had just occupied Peiping. At that time, Peiping was a "trophy" of the Ministry of Education, and the president Zhou Hexuan was considered a "prisoner", and they did not need to consider "prisoners".
Opinion.
Cai Yuanpei was also bad. He deliberately invited Zhou Hexuan to Nanjing for a meeting, probably because he wanted to see Zhou Hexuan and Li Shizeng quarrel.
Before Li Shizeng could speak, Li Zongtong rushed to answer. He said: "Mr. Zhou, your position as president of Peking University was appointed by the reactionary warlord Zhang Zuolin. We do not recognize it. Therefore, there is no need for a letter of dismissal or resignation. This
Do you accept the answer?"
Haha, he is worthy of being the teacher of the future Wanwan super troll Li Ao. This Li Zongtong’s words are also quite annoying.
"I accept it, of course I accept it. Please take your leave!" Zhou Hexuan stood up and left.
Li Shuhua felt quite uncomfortable. On the one hand, he had President Zhou, who had made great contributions to Peking University, and on the other hand, his mentor Li Shizeng. He was caught in the middle and didn't know what to say.
After leaving the meeting, Li Shizeng criticized his nephew and said: "Uncle Xuan, you shouldn't talk like that, Mr. Zhou is still worthy of respect. Last night Runzhang (Li Shuhua) told me that Mr. Zhou twice used his own private money to
Paying the salaries of Peking University’s faculty and staff. When Peking University was renamed Chung Hua University and I concurrently served as president, it was indeed done without consideration.”
Li Zongtong said: "Uncle, don't you understand? That Zhou Hexuan was deliberately brought by Cai Jiemin to make excuses for you!"
"Why don't I know it? But private grudges are private grudges, and public affairs are public affairs. Don't get confused!" Li Shi once educated, "Brother Jiemin (Cai Yuanpei) and I are just arguing over ideas, and it does not affect our personal relationship.
. What you said is so offensive. Please remember to be careful with your words and actions in the future. A career is not something you say, it is something you do. So many people are scolding us now, but as long as we improve Chinese education, they will praise us in turn.
"
Li Zongtong admired him and said: "My nephew, please remember your teachings."
