Chapter 8 Lao Zhang's Philosophy (8)

People in the country don't care much about the "dragon flag", "five-color flag" or "Japanese flag" flying in the city.When the emperor, the president, or the empress are in power, they don't pay much attention.The people in the city are quite different: they walk on the street, sit in tea shops, and sleep at home, as if they have gained some kind of authority.People who came from schools sat on bamboo chairs in the park, held newspapers, and read four or six sentences, unquestionably considering themselves the masters of the country.Responsibilities and obligations needless to say, anyway, the masters of the country have the opportunity to get rich and get promoted, and they have the opportunity to increase their wealth and increase their officials.Who dares to say that what I think is wrong, who dares to say that I have no authority?vomit!Rice is more expensive, there are more soldiers, and taxes are heavier, so what do you do.That's a redneck thing, that's a redneck thing! ...

Not only did they think this way, but they also really organized parties and associations to "struggle for autonomy" and "demand civil rights", and they put out words and acted on what they saw.Not only are the cities in full swing, but they also go to the countryside to spread the gospel enthusiastically... Beijing Self-government Discussion Association, Beijing Autonomy Gongcheng Association, Beijing Autonomy Listening Association, Beijing Autonomy Self-improvement Association,... Black cards, white characters, white cards Green characters, green cards and red characters are no different from Wang Mazi, Wan Mazi, Wang Mazi in the newly opened market... They are all hung up brilliantly in the main alleys of the thoroughfare.As for the countryside, although it can't be so colorful, there are still big signs hanging at the head and tail of the village.Although the villagers don't know the characters, they can guess:

"Second brother! Recruiting troops again! Do you see a big sign at the head of the village?" said one. "No! I heard that three hectares of land were enclosed and used as a burial place for the British in Dongjiaomin Lane. This is a sign." One replied. Two, three, four, as for seven or eight, it is impossible to guess whether they are recruiting soldiers or serving as foreign cemeteries.But they had a way of consoling themselves: one of the seven or eight people, Carpenter Yang, concluded that the sign with the elusive black lettering was made of acacia wood.At first, Uncle Wang argued that it was willow wood, but after several appraisals and his belief in carpenter poplar, he decided it was acacia wood, and then left satisfied.A few days later, people in Erlang Town told each other in amazement and novelty: "There will be a meeting in Erlang Temple in Guanli tomorrow. Lao Zhang, Sun Ba, officials from the yamen will all go, and there are countless decent people in the city." .Old Zhang, Sun Ba is our representative here..."

This news became the material for people in the town to gather and talk at sunset under the shade of willows after dinner.Uncle Wang said with great respect to Sun Ba and Lao Zhang: "After all, gentlemen and Mr. Zuo have watches to wear, so they should wear watches. What can we wear?" Chu San pursed his lips, the veins on his head swelled up, and said with a sneer: "Uncle Wang! Although Zhu San has never played with a watch, he can compare the time with a watch. Whether it is cloudy or sunny, he will never delay things. Those who watch can't go to bed late and wake up late and miss things, and those who don't watch can also take the lead in everything."

Uncle Wang also agreed with Chu San's opinion.So everyone discussed going to Guanli tomorrow to see the excitement.The sun is gradually playing behind the west mountain, and the ground is gently covered with evening smoke. It is time for the villagers who "have nothing to wear" to go to bed. The next day, Zhen Erlang Temple had already set up a few patrol soldiers.Lao Zhang and Sun Ba are both wearing summer cloth shirts and new satin shoes, walking in and out.With his face upturned, Lao Zhang pressed hard on the red leather soles that had just been smeared with kerosene, making a soft creaking sound. "The one in front is Sun Ba, and the one behind is Lao Zhang." The villagers standing outside the temple pointed and said.Then the two came out again, and the villagers told each other in low voices: "This time it's Lao Zhang in front, and Sun Ba in the back." It seems that they didn't see anything, just like the grand marshal of soldiers and horses inspecting the army.

People from the city came one after another, and the patrolmen kept yelling: "Get out of the way! Get out of the way! It's crowded here, which hinders the representatives from coming in and out! Go home and see if anyone is dead. What does it have to do with you to hold a self-government meeting! Go! Go!" The villagers also understood with a dumb smile: "It can be said that the self-government association won't give us a bucket of rice, so why bother to be a street member here!" So they gradually dispersed, leaving only a group of children, vying for appreciation The scenery represented by all walks of life.

The notice of the meeting was scheduled to start at nine o'clock, and people didn't arrive until twelve o'clock.There was only a ringing of the bell, and everyone sat under the canopy of Erlang Temple, which was considered a meeting. The important figures are: Nan Feisheng, the academic affairs officer in the northern suburbs, Long Shugu, an officer of the Salvation Army in the north of the city, Sun Zhanyuan (Sun Ba's uncle), the retired guard, Li Shandong, the chairman of the Chengbei Chamber of Commerce, and Lao Zhang and Sun Ba.The rest are probably ambush soldiers of representatives from all walks of life.I heard that in the Congress, the ambush soldiers are called "political parties", and in the "citizens' regiment" they are called "horns".To put it simply, the ambush is to listen to someone's command, waiting for the solid movement to do something.

Everyone sat down and whispered to each other, talking about family affairs, state affairs, and world affairs together.No one can remember how to hold a meeting.On the contrary, Sun Shoubei couldn't bear it, stood up and said: "Everyone! What should I do, what should I do! Don't waste time staring at me!" When Nan Feisheng's subordinates heard what Sun Shoubei said was not pleasant, they immediately wanted to gossip.Nan Fei gave him a look, so he swallowed the words in his mouth when he was about to speak.Nan Feisheng stood up and said, "We should elect a temporary chairman and discuss the charter!"

"What Mr. Nan said is that, in my opinion, we should, we should appoint Sun Laobing as the interim chairman." Lao Zhang said. "Everyone has worked so hard, my uncle is a little deaf, and I don't know much about these civilized things like the academic affairs master, it's Mr. Nan who worked so hard!" After Sun Ba finished speaking, all Nan Feisheng's subordinates clapped their hands and shouted: "Agreed!" After inquiring, I saw that Nan Feisheng had already stepped onto the podium and bowed deeply to everyone. "My lord, today, so, no talent, no virtue, what a shame, this is a heavy responsibility." There was a round of applause from the audience, and Old Guard Sun, with his long fingernails, couldn't applaud, so he stood up and shouted at the top of his voice: " it is good!"

"What important responsibility does an interim chairman have? Nonsense!" A boy in the right corner of the audience said loudly. Nan Feisheng didn't pay attention, but his subordinates couldn't stand it any longer. Seven or eight of them immediately stood up, shook their heads, stared, and put their hands on their waists.Question: "Who said that? This is an insult to the chairman! Who said it, get out quickly, or it will not benefit him!" Nagarjuna's subordinates also stood up, and the young man who spoke was also among them, and they all glared at him with their waists in their hands.

"Everyone, please sit down. We are for the public, not for the private. Why bother to argue, Xiaoduan." The chairman still raised the high-profile tone, saying two words one by one. Both the left and the right sat down inexplicably, but their mouths were not idle: "Kill you!" "You dare!" "Your father is not a good man!" "A hundred of your fathers are not a good man!"... "Everyone!" Sun Shoubei was really angry: "My nephew and uncle of the Sun family are local gentlemen. We are the ones who borrow the temple as the venue; we are the ones who inform the local area to send troops to suppress it; we are the ones who prepare refreshments. Want to fight? This is obviously an embarrassment to my Sun family. ! Those who beat me as defense are taking fights as honey, and if you are not convinced, fuck with my old man!" Sun Shoubei's angry face was like a cut red meat watermelon, his hands trembling, and he walked out as he spoke : "Baye? Go! The meeting is not going to happen! Go!" If Sun Ba wants to leave, I'm afraid he will offend the public.If he didn't leave, he was afraid that the old man would be even more angry.Being in a dilemma, Lao Zhang stood up and said, "It's very hot today, I'm afraid we won't be able to reach any conclusions, so it's better to elect a few representatives to draft the constitution." Ambushed all around and shouted "yes".Then on the left corner it said: "We give birth to Nan Fei!" On the right corner "... Nagarjuna!" Followed by: "Zhang Mingde", "Sun Zhanyuan", "Sun Ding", "Li Fucai", all those who probably had an ambush were cited as Drafting committee.The chairman heard a shout from below, and he said "passed".The people who were lifted all smiled at the crowd.Only Old Guard Sun became even angrier when he heard everyone shouting "Sun Zhanyuan", "Sun Zhanyuan, sitting at home like a little emperor, what does it mean?" The chairman ordered to ring the bell to end the meeting, and the crowd didn't listen to Sun Shoubei's words, so they went out one after another.They wrapped the snacks in handkerchiefs and ate them as they walked.Later Sun Ba checked the utensils and heard that two tea bowls had been lost.