"It doesn't matter. If Brother Odagiri has something to do, you can go out and do some work first. I can just wait here." Geng Chaozhong quickly leaned forward and said.
"Then I'm sorry. I do have something else on hand. Please wait a moment." Odagiri Jiro bowed to Geng Chaozhong and walked out of the room.
Geng Chaozhong didn't say much. He picked up a piece of "Asahi Shimbun" spread out next to him and started reading...
At the same time, in the next room, Odagiri Jiro was walking towards a gray-haired man, and at the same time called him respectfully:
"Secretary Suzuki, I have already settled next door."
This person turned out to be the Deputy Minister Suzuki mentioned by Jiro Odagiri. Obviously, he did not go to the Ministry of Education for the meeting.
Suzuki, the deputy chief, was in his fifties. Although his hair was gray, his back was straight and his lines were strong. He looked like a man of extraordinary energy. While listening to Suzuki's report, he put down the documents in his hands and said:
"Odagiri, what do you think of this new exchange scholar?"
"Reporting to Suzuki-san, this person's Japanese is very fluent, with an obvious local accent from Hokkaido. It's obvious that he has been learning Japanese for a long time. Moreover, his speech and behavior are also very comfortable, even a little chic. It can be seen that he
He is also very confident in himself. In short, he is a relatively attractive man." Odagirijiro replied.
"More attractive?" A hint of smile appeared on Suzuki's lips, "Odagiri-kun, your perspective on people is really different. So, based on your opinion, should we put him on the waiting list?"
"This..." Odagiri showed a trace of hesitation on his face.
"As you know, the Military Ministry has allocated quotas to the Ministry of Education. Each school must identify suspicious candidates among visiting Chinese students and teachers. We are still three short of the quota, but in the second half of the year our school has the largest number of international students.
There are only eight people, and it is really not an easy task to choose three out of the nine including Zhou Xuanhe." Deputy Chief Suzuki said.
"I don't know what those soldiers who are all about muscles think. We are just a normal school. Even if the Chinese want to spy on intelligence, they should send people to the Imperial Industrial University, the Army Noncommissioned Officer School, the Rear Service Training Institute, etc.
Why do we classify suspects in our education schools? Are there still important secrets of the empire in our normal schools? And the bureaucrats in the Ministry of Education, don’t they have any opinions of their own and let those arrogant guys ride on them?
Domineering over your head?!" Odagirijiro couldn't help complaining.
"Silence!"
As soon as Odagirijiro said this, Deputy Commander Suzuki immediately glared at him fiercely. He tapped the table hard with his fingers and whispered:
"Odagiri, you can just talk to me about this, but don't mention it to anyone! The rice dumplings at the Police Department are not as sweet as those made by your mother!"
"Hey!" Odagirijiro quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
Although Deputy Suzuki's words were harsh, Odagiri also knew that they were for his own good. However, the military department's hand was really stretched too far. Especially in recent years, it ranged from the internal affairs and diplomacy of the empire to the food, clothing, housing, and transportation of the civilians.
All the departments have had a hand in it, and now they have extended their hands to the education system. It is simply unbelievable!
"Odagiri, your political awareness is so poor..." Deputy Commander Suzuki sighed, "Purge internally and strictly guard against spies. This is an experience we only had before the Russo-Japanese War. You are still young and have no
I don't blame you after what you've been through, but you have to watch your mouth in the future. I don't want to use those old friends of mine just to rescue a talkative assistant to the deputy chief from the Metropolitan Police."
"Odagiri knows, Mr. Suzuki, I'm so sorry!" Odagiri lowered his head in shame.
"Forget it," Deputy Commander Suzuki waved his hand, "Let's go, follow me to meet this Mr. Zhou."
.........
In the next room, Geng Chaozhong was twisting his neck and flexing his muscles - to be honest, Japanese people's movements are quite rigid and tight. If you imitate Japanese people for a long time, your body muscles will actually feel a little sore. It will probably take a long time to get used to it.
come over.
While doing stretching exercises, there was a sudden knock on the door. Geng Chaozhong hurriedly walked over and opened the door himself. What he faced was an old man in his fifties. When he saw Geng Chaozhong, a ripple appeared at the corner of his mouth and he smiled.
road:
"This is Mr. Zhou, I am Suzuki Kazuo, deputy director of education at Tokyo Normal School. Please give me your advice!"
"Suzuki-san, nice to meet you!" Geng Chaozhong bowed quickly.
After some pleasantries, Suzuki led Odagiri behind him to the room and sat down. He briefly asked Geng Chaozhong about his situation and feelings about coming to Japan.
Satisfied with the words, Suzuki took a sip of tea and finally changed the topic and asked:
"Mr. Zhou, how did you come to visit our Tokyo Normal School? You must know that the vast majority of international students in your country like to study in engineering colleges, and there are really very few who come to study education. Even though
Most people who are interested in education will choose Europe and the United States instead of Japan. I am very curious about your thoughts and please feel free to enlighten me."
"Secretary Suzuki," Geng Chaozhong couldn't help but smile after hearing this, "To be honest, I have traveled to Europe before and I am deeply aware of the huge differences between my East Asian race and my European race in terms of physical maturity and mental development.
They are not all the same. Blindly copying the Western academic system and teaching methods may be confusing. However, your country is very similar to ours, and the national conditions are also very similar. There are many things to learn from. What’s more, the texts are similar, so learning
It is very easy, communication is extremely convenient, and the advantages are countless. That’s why I decided to come to your school to visit and study, and I also ask Mr. Suzuki for your advice.”
"I see," Suzuki nodded slightly, "what Mr. Zhou said is true. I heard that Mr. Zhou used to teach in a girls' school in Nanjing?"
"Yes, I teach Western general history, and my knowledge is shallow. I'm really ashamed." Geng Chaozhong said modestly.
"No, no, no, I heard that Mr. Zhou is knowledgeable and has made unprecedented insights. He even went to Shanghai for exchanges. What's more," Suzuki paused slightly, "Mr. Zhou's Japanese is so fluent. It's really surprising.
It's very valuable. If Mr. Zhou has no objection, I can arrange a few classes for Mr. Zhou. Please give me some advice. How about it? If you find it inconvenient to speak Japanese, you can also use English. What do you think of Mr. Zhou?"
"this......"
Geng Chaozhong was stunned. When they met for the first time, Deputy Chief Suzuki actually asked him to teach, and he obviously understood something about him during the conversation. This was beyond his expectation.
Suzuki laughed, looked at Geng Chaozhong, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou, do you think I know you relatively well?"
"Exactly," Geng Chaozhong nodded quickly, "I have only taught at Jinling Women's University for half a year, and spent almost the rest of the time studying behind closed doors at home. I didn't expect Mr. Suzuki to know me so well. It's really beyond my expectation."
"Haha," Suzuki laughed, looked into Geng Chaozhong's eyes and said:
"Mr. Zhou, have you ever heard of Nanjing Tongwen Academy?"