Although the Academia Sinica planned by Cai Yuanpei is headquartered in Nanjing, many research institutions, including the Institute of Physics, are located in Shanghai, so it is convenient for Cai Yuanpei to live in Shanghai.
After sending the international students away, Cai Yuanpei invited Zhou Hexuan to visit major research institutes and invited Zhou Hexuan to join the Institute of History and Language.
Among the entire Academia Sinica, the Institute of History and Linguistics is the weirdest, being located in Beipingxinzhai (later Beihai Park). The director of the Institute of History is Fu Sinian, and the researchers include Chen Yinke, Zhao Yuanren, Li Ji, Luo Changpei, Dong Zuobin, and Li Fanggui
et al., the research content is mainly Chinese history, but also involves anthropological research.
The eggshell pottery, jades, stone tools and other cultural relics in the Longshan Cultural Archaeological Activity that Zhou Hexuan participated in have now been moved to the History Institute of Academia Sinica for in-depth study.
Zhou Hexuan did not agree or refuse, he just smiled and said: "Mr. Jiemin, I have joined the History Institute of Peking Research Institute, and I am also the deputy director."
"It doesn't matter. No one stipulates that you can only join one research institute," Cai Yuanpei said, "As long as Mingcheng comes to Academia Sinica, he can also serve as the deputy director of the Institute of History. And our history institute is located in Peking, away from Ming Dynasty.
Cheng, you live very close."
Zhou Hexuan still did not answer and said: "Mr. Jiemin, what is the attitude of the Central Ministry of Education towards Peking University? Teachers and students of Peking University often report the situation to me, saying that they can no longer support themselves and hope that the Ministry of Education can arrange a principal."
Cai Yuanpei understood the meaning of Zhou Hexuan's words. It was okay to let him join the Institute of History of Academia Sinica, but he had to let the Ministry of Education appoint the president of Peking University to make a deal. Cai Yuanpei shook his head and sighed: "Peking University students are making too much trouble. They expel the president and reinstate the school on their own."
, these actions made the Central Ministry of Education very angry. Jingjiang, Zhihui and the others had already slapped the table and said harsh words, saying that they would kill Peking University students for their arrogance and let them know how powerful they are!"
"Do you know how powerful it is?" Zhou Hexuan laughed loudly, and then said angrily, "Education is a century-old plan of the country, can it be treated as a child's play for anger? The students are not sensible. Is it possible that Zhang Jingjiang and Wu Zhihui are not sensible even when they are old? It is simply inexplicable! They are causing trouble.
The students should be dealt with, and the school affairs of Peking University should be managed, appointed principals, and allocated funds. This is what the government should do! Is it possible that no one in the entire Ministry of Education can understand this most basic truth?"
"Ahem," Cai Yuanpei coughed twice in embarrassment, "I will communicate with the Ministry of Education and try to appoint a principal before the start of the new semester."
Zhou Hexuan said: "I think Mr. Zhaoxian (Jiang Menglin) is very suitable. He has been the acting president of Peking University for several years. He has a relationship with the teachers and students of Peking University. He is also familiar with Peking University's school affairs. He is also very popular in the Ministry of Education and can coordinate all parties."
contradiction."
Cai Yuanpei nodded and said: "Zhao Xian is indeed the best candidate, but he is currently the principal of Zhejiang Senior High School (the predecessor of Zhejiang Industry and Commerce), and I am afraid he will not be able to leave."
"Anyone can be the principal of Zhejiang University, but it is more difficult to be the principal of Peking University. Mr. Jiemin should be able to tell who is less important and who is more important." Zhou Hexuan said.
Cai Yuanpei smiled bitterly and said, "Well, I will go to Nanjing tomorrow to persuade the Ministry of Education to appoint Zhaoxian as the president of Peking University."
If Zhou Hexuan had not intervened, Jiang Menglin would not have been appointed president of Peking University until the end of the year (the factional struggle in the Ministry of Education was so bad that Chang Kaishen could not stand it anymore, so he appointed him personally). The position of president of Peking University was vacant for a full year and a half, and there was no appointment during this period.
It is rare for Peking University to be able to sustain its education funding for such a long time.
Zhou Hexuan reciprocated the favor and said: "In this case, no matter whether it succeeds or not, I agree to join the Institute of History of Academia Sinica as the deputy director."
"Then it's settled!" Cai Yuanpei smiled.
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Nanjing, Qilu.
This official residence of Chang Kaishen was built only half a year ago. Chang Kaishen used to live at the entrance of Sanyuan Lane (many information shows that he lived on Zhongshan East Road, which is actually not accurate).
After Liu Jiwen, the first mayor of Nanjing, took office, he immediately carried out drastic urban construction. He wanted to build a main road (Zhongshan Avenue) and many houses had to be demolished, so many people took the opportunity to raise housing prices. After Liu Jiwen learned of the situation, he ordered
All government officials were prohibited from purchasing real estate in Nanjing, which offended many people.
Chang Kaishen's official residence in Nanjing's Sanyuan Lane was demolished by Liu Jiwen during road construction two years ago.
Qilu is a two-story Western-style building with red exterior walls and faces south. Next to it is the Central Military Academy (Whampoa Military Academy has ceased operations). If there is any trouble, the troops and students of the military academy can quickly provide support.
On the wall of the living room hangs a large photo of Sun Yat-sen and Chang Kaishen. In the photo, Sun Yat-sen is sitting upright in Zhongshan uniform, and Chang Kaishen is wearing a military uniform and a long sword, standing behind Sun Yat-sen. Above the photo is a handwritten banner written by Sun Yat-sen: Safety
You have to believe in him one day, and you have to endure the hardships together when they come.
At this moment, Chang Kaishen, Zhang Jingjiang and Cai Yuanpei were sitting in the living room drinking coffee. This coffee was ground by Song Meiling herself.
Chang Kaishen held the coffee cup, stirred the spoon and said: "Yue Jun (Zhang Qun) called and said that Zhang Xueliang's attitude was ambiguous and he had been vague. Mr. Shi Zeng also sent me a secret message, saying that Zhang Xueliang attached great importance to Zhou Hexuan's opinions and wanted to
To convince Zhang Xueliang, you must first convince Zhou Hexuan."
"Zhou Hexuan has such great influence on Zhang Xueliang?" Zhang Jingjiang said in surprise, he didn't believe it.
Chang Kaishen nodded and said: "It is possible. Mr. Zizeng (Wu Tiecheng) also said in the telegram that several of Zhang Xueliang's lieutenants mentioned Zhou Hexuan many times and said that this person knew things like a god. In the original Middle East Road incident, Zhou Hexuan gave
Zhang Xueliang wrote a long letter and analyzed the situation in a clear and logical manner. After the Northeast Army was defeated by the Soviet Union, Zhang Xueliang often lamented that he regretted not listening to Zhou Hexuan's advice."
Cai Yuanpei was also surprised: "I always thought that Mingcheng was just a scholar, but I didn't expect that Zhang Xueliang would take him so seriously."
Today's war is not good for the Central Army. Feng Yuxiang's Northwest Army is too fierce. Sun Liangcheng and Ji Hongchang teamed up to defeat Chen Cheng's elite main force. The Central Army was surrounded several times and suffered heavy casualties. If Chen Cheng's troops were not well equipped,
The machine gun firepower was so intense that it was estimated that they would not even be able to break out of the encirclement, and would only end up being wiped out.
Although the northwest army was fierce, it encountered pig teammates. The Jin army on both wings advanced slowly and could not cooperate with the attack at all.
When Sun Liangcheng and Ji Hongchang pursued the victory, the former enemy commander-in-chief Lu Zhonglin asked the Jin army to cooperate. Deputy commander-in-chief Xu Yongchang said this: "Don't you know our army? There are some ways to ask them to stay in one place.
.If we ask them to attack straight ahead, they will not be able to compare with the Northwest Army."
Feng Yuxiang was also helpless. All his men were capable of fighting, and the combat effectiveness of his troops far exceeded that of the Jin army. However, he had to respect Yan Xishan as the leader of the alliance and fight with Yan Xishan's poor troops. He couldn't lead them at the critical moment.
At the end of May, the fierce general Zheng Dazhang of the Northwest Army led his cavalry to attack Guide Airport at night, burning 12 aircraft and capturing more than 50 pilots and ground staff. After completing the mission, he evacuated safely. Zheng Dazhang did not know Chang Kaishen at the time
It was at a nearby station, otherwise he would have captured Chang Kaishen as well, and the rest would have been nothing.
Chang Kaishen was almost scared to death and quickly withdrew to the frontline headquarters. After the war reached a stalemate, he returned to Nanjing because someone in Nanjing was secretly causing trouble.
The Northwest Army not only achieved brilliant results in Shandong, but was also invincible in Henan. Unfortunately, Feng Yuxiang made a mistake in strategic command. He ignored his generals' plan to pursue the victory and drive the Central Army's miscellaneous troops out of Wusheng Pass. Instead, he mobilized troops to attack the elite Central Army in Henan, with the result that
Time was running out and the opportunity was lost, causing the war in Henan to enter a stalemate.
Chang Kaishen was very worried about this. While he sent people to contact the generals of Feng Yan's coalition forces, hoping to use silver bullets to bribe him to rebel, he also sent people to the Northeast with huge sums of money to find Zhang Xueliang for help.
Zhang Xueliang is currently summering in Beidaihe, and the threshold has been crossed. Not only Chang Kaishen sent people there, but Feng Yuxiang and Yan Xishan also sent people to contact him, all trying to win Zhang Xueliang to his side.
Chang Kaishen's envoys had a strong lineup, including Li Shizeng, Fang Benren, Wu Tiecheng, Zhang Qun and other important figures. They not only lobbied Zhang Xueliang, but also bribed Zhang Xueliang's generals and adjutants.
Wherever Zhang Xueliang went, Zhang Qun, Wu Tiecheng, and Fang Benren, who were close personal friends with him, chased him wherever they went, trying to play mahjong with Zhang Xueliang.
Every time Zhang Xueliang emphasized that the game was "sanitary mahjong" and did not talk about state affairs. Zhang Qun and others laughed and played "political mahjong". When a card was issued for 90,000 yuan, they said it was given to you by Commander-in-Chief Chiang.
If you get a piece of cake, say that this is what Yan Xishan gave you, so you can make cakes to satisfy your hunger.
Chang Kaishen even sent someone to send a letter of appointment and a seal, appointing Zhang Xueliang as deputy commander of the Army, Navy and Air Force, but Zhang Xueliang refused to give a definite reply.
Zhang Qun, Wu Tiecheng and others learned from Zhang Xueliang's adjutant that Zhang Xueliang attached great importance to Zhou Hexuan's suggestion and immediately sent a telegram back, hoping that Chang Kaishen would send someone to contact Zhou Hexuan.
That's why we have this conversation today.
Cai Yuanpei commented: "Zhou Hexuan is a patriot. He donates 160,000 yuan a year to support overseas students. He is obviously not short of money. If you want to persuade him, you must start from the perspective of national and national interests. He is now in
Shanghai also asked me to persuade the Ministry of Education to appoint the president of Peking University as soon as possible."
Chang Kaishen nodded and said: "Promise him about the matter of the president of Peking University. We also share the interests of the country and the nation. We are the central government. Mr. Jiemin, I have to leave this matter to you. Although he is not short of money, scholars always
If he has a good reputation, he can be commended and commended. Also, what other personal preferences does he have?"
"He likes to collect calligraphy and paintings by celebrities, not antique calligraphy and paintings, but contemporary celebrity calligraphy and paintings," Cai Yuanpei said with a smile, "Even I was pestered by him to write two sets of calligraphy."
Chang Kaishen said with a smile: "If you like it, it will be easy. I will write a word immediately and you can bring it to him. In addition, let celebrities from Nanjing and Shanghai write one or two words. The more the better, let him