The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

  The main building of Tsinghua Garden is called Gongzi Hall, formerly known as Gongzi Hall. At the beginning of the construction, it was specially designed for the royal family and nobles to live and enjoy.

  It is rumored that the Grand View Garden in "A Dream of Red Mansions" is based on the I-shaped Hall, which shows the grand appearance of this courtyard.

  Now the I-shaped Hall has become the dormitory, entertainment center, music room and newspaper reading room of Tsinghua University, and it is also used to receive important guests. For example, when the great Indian poet Tagore visited two years ago, he stayed at the I-shaped Hall.

  Liang Suming was placed in No. 49 Courtyard, with a total of 14 houses.

   Zhou Hexuan came to the courtyard and was immediately stunned. My Nima, where is the teacher's dormitory? It is clearly a garden villa!

Tsinghua University is so rich. No wonder there was a saying among female students in Peking in the 1930s: "Peking University is old, Normal University is poor, only Tsinghua University can accommodate." Poor, only Tsinghua students have money and vitality, suitable for boyfriends.

  Zhou Hexuan helped Liang Suming move the box and put it in place. Holding the dead weight in his hand, he couldn't help asking, "Brother Shouming, what is inside?"

   "My late father's manuscript, I'm taking the time to sort it out." Liang Suming looked a little sad.

  Liang Suming's father's name is Liang Ji, whose courtesy name is Juchuan. He has served as the Central Secretary of the Cabinet of the Former Qing Dynasty and the Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He is also a great scholar.

   Eight years ago, when Mr. Liang was about to pass his 60th birthday, he suddenly asked his son, "Will this world be better?"

  Liang Suming replied: "I believe the world is getting better day by day."

   "It's good to be fine!"

After Mr. Liang finished speaking, he left his home and disappeared. Three days later, he threw himself into the water and left a suicide note: "If the national character does not exist, the country will not be the country. I must die alone, and then let the people of the country know the national character is necessary for the establishment of the country. My death will not only cherish the old, but will evoke the new."

   Mr. Liang was a staunch reformist in the late Qing Dynasty, opposed to violent revolution, but later supported the republic. He stated in his suicide note why he committed suicide. He said that he was buried for the Qing Dynasty, but he was by no means opposed to the republic. It was only because the Qing Dynasty abdicated and replaced the nobles, but the Beiyang government did not implement the government of republic and love for the people. , so he died of indignation.

   At that time, the warlords were fighting for years. As a victorious country in World War I, China did not get the slightest benefit. Instead, Japan replaced Germany's rights and interests in Shandong. It was really bad.

  Liang Suming silently packed up his father's leftovers, and suddenly smiled and said, "I believe China will get better day by day."

   "I believe it too." Zhou Hexuan said with great certainty.

   At this moment, Wu Mi suddenly pushed in the door and said with a smile, "Shou Ming, He Xuan, who do you think is here?"

   Zhou Hexuan turned around and saw four people wearing long gowns standing outside: Liang Qichao, Wang Guowei, Zhao Yuanren, and Chen Yinke.

   Another Mr. Li Ji didn't come. I heard that he went to Xia County, Shanxi to inspect the Neolithic site.

   They are all gods!

  Liang Suming clasped his fists and greeted: "Mr. Ren Gong, Mr. Jing'an, Brother Heshou, Brother Yizhong, Suming is polite!"

   Zhou Hexuan also hurriedly greeted him and went up to say hello one by one.

"Haha, another great talent has been added to Tsinghua Garden," Liang Qichao expressed enthusiasm, holding Liang Suming's hand and saying a few words of appreciation, and then said to Zhou Hexuan, "Zhou Xiaoyou's "The Rise of a Great Power" is a must-read for me every day. Much better!"

   Zhou Hexuan said with a smile: "Mr. Liang is wrong, and I would like to thank Mr. for writing the preface for me."

   They talked vigorously, but Zhao Yuanren, Wang Guowei and Chen Yinke were taciturn and did not speak much. This is due to his personality. A scholar with a poor career and a head, is generally very introverted, and he can only chat with old friends.

   Actually, Wu Mi doesn't like to deal with people either, but as the director of the Institute of Chinese Studies, he must warmly receive visitors.

  Everyone came to a restaurant outside the school and ordered some good wine and food. It was considered to be a welcome to Liang Suming, and it was also to welcome Zhou Hexuan to Tsinghua Garden as a guest.

When the wine and dishes were served, Wu Mi asked Wang Guowei, "How is your son's condition?"

   Wang Guowei looked worried, shook his head and said, "It's not good after taking a few medicines. I'm going to find a Western doctor to have a look."

   Wang Guowei's eldest son is seriously ill. If there is no accident, he will die in two months. Wang Guowei committed suicide next year by throwing himself into the lake for many reasons. First, he was a martyr for the disappearing old culture. Second, he was stimulated by the shooting of two scholar friends. Finally, the death of his eldest son also aggravated his pessimism.

   Zhou Hexuan suddenly said, "Mr. Jing'an, I know a British doctor in Tianjin. He is very skilled in medicine, and the British consul also sees him."

   Wang Guowei was worried about his son's condition, and immediately said: "This matter will trouble Hexuan. I really can't trust the Western doctor in Peiping."

  Liang Qichao immediately joked: "Are you still thinking about my waist?"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

  The crowd burst into laughter.

   At the beginning of this year, Liang Qichao was admitted to the Union Hospital due to uremia, and a fluoroscopy revealed a tumor in his right kidney. Western medicine performed surgery to remove the tumor for him, but the result was that the blood in the urine still persisted, and the doctor judged it as "unprovoked hemorrhage" during the follow-up consultation.

   The matter was a big deal, and the newspapers mocked Western medicine for "taking patients as test samples, or as specimens."

   Since then, Liang Qichao's waist has become the object of ridicule by friends.

   Everyone was laughing, and Liang Qichao suddenly asked, "He Xuan, I heard that you vomited blood from Kang Youwei's qi?"

   "How can I have that ability? I guess he is too angry." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.

   "It's true, when it comes to thick skin, Mr. Kang doesn't lose to anyone." Zhao Yuanren smiled disdainfully.

  Kang Youwei's reputation in the cultural circle is extremely stinky. Except for the staunch royalists, no one looks down on him at all.

   A few years ago, Zhang Xun supported the restoration of Puyi, which was instigated by Kang Youwei. Some time ago, he wanted to fish in troubled waters. Liang Qichao was very clear about this, he sighed: "Master Kang, I really have a heart for restoration. When I see a chance, I will run north to join in the fun."

   "Opportunists, but that's all," Zhou Hexuan joked, "Mr. Kang gave me a name as soon as they met, called Ruoyu, probably to advise me to keep a low profile."

  Wu Mi smiled and said, "It's so outdated, you don't have to. Let Duke Ren give you a new one."

   These days, the names of literati are messed up, and more than a dozen words and names are all normal. Zhou Hexuan said immediately: "Mr. Ren Gong is here."

   For the sake of this, Liang Qichao was not easy to refuse. He thought for a moment and said: "He, Ming also. Xuan, heating, bright meaning. Honesty is clear, not as good as clear sincerity."

   "Mingcheng, good words!" Liang Suming praised.

   Zhou Hexuan smiled and said, "Mr. Xie gave me the words."

  "Sincerity is Bright" comes from "Book of Rites", "Mingcheng" means "Ming Zhe sincerity", and encourages Zhou Hexuan to pursue the truth, to be clear and to be kind. This is a hundred times stronger than Kang Youwei's "Ruoyu" who advised Zhou Hexuan to keep a low profile and keep a low profile, and his intentions are much higher and broader.

   Well, after Zhou Hexuan introduces himself to others, he can say that his last name is Zhou, his first name is Hexuan, and his word is Mingcheng. As for the "Ruoyu", it is estimated that later generations will compile encyclopedia information for him, and most of them will add it as a fun talk.