Chapter 3 Chapter Two

Xu Shuzheng first arrived in Jinan on 19th.Early winter of the year. The spring city of Jinan, although the weather is getting colder, is still "every family spring water, every household weeping willows"; the lotus and weeping willows of Daming Lake are sparse, and the beautiful scenery of "one city with mountains and half city with lake" is still so attractive.Xu Shuzheng walked through the streets and alleys along the gurgling water, and finally found his brother-in-law Xia Zhongtao. This Xia Zhongtao is currently a student at the Shandong Military Academy.He is an introverted and dull person. Although he is only twenty-three or four years old, he is old-fashioned.He put Shuzheng in place, and after eating, he said straight to the point: "Youzheng, it's really not easy to find a job in Jinan. You can't just study in this military training school. What are you going to do? I really can't help you." Shuzheng heard this , I was not very happy: "I came to Jinan. Is it just to prepare school students for a mere district? A granary student is not going to be a soldier." He smiled lightly and said, "Brother Zhongtao, don't be embarrassed, you can find a way People, why bother. I just want to come out to see the world and broaden my horizons; if it’s just a matter of business, it’s not impossible to do it in my hometown of Xuzhou.”

"In this way, I can accompany you to go sightseeing in Jinan. Jinan is still a beautiful city! Baotu Spring is a wonder, and there are Ganfo Mountains, Daming Lake..." "There will be days for sightseeing." Xu Shuzheng interrupted his brother-in-law and said, "You don't have to miss school to accompany me to visit mountains and rivers. I want to visit friends alone these two days, and I have to do something else It's nothing. You can just study with peace of mind." Xia Zhongtao was afraid that he might miss his homework.I'm even more afraid that Xu Shuzheng will haunt him.Now Shuzheng is moving around by himself, which is exactly as he wants.He still said: "Your friends must be celebrities and bachelors. If there are friends who want to come, I can entertain them here. I also want to get to know them."

Shuzheng said, "Let's talk about it after I see them." Xu Shuzheng doesn't have any friends, and Jinan doesn't have any friends for him.He just wants to see the world and understand the current situation.Now, he still has some banknotes in his hand, and walks in the market every day, asking around for some things-- This year, it can be regarded as a "national crisis".The Eight-Power Allied Forces occupied Beijing, and China's central nervous system failed. The northern half of China has long existed in name only; Yuan Shikai, who was also the commander-in-chief of the Wuwei Youjun, was suppressed.Now, with the prerogative of the governor, Yuan Shikai is ambitiously training the Wuwei Youjun with the Western method of "consolidating his heart and refining his skills". He also personally compiled "Detailed Illustrations of Training Exercises" for this purpose.He wants to train it into a force that not only has the quality of military drills of capitalist countries, but also has the idea of ​​loyalty to the imperial court.This force later became the basic army of the Beiyang warlords.Yuan Shikaixiong had a buffer of key resources and had a heavy army in his hands. He became a pivotal figure in the country. Even the fleeing Empress Dowager had to rely on Yuan for the supply of money and satin.Li Hongzhang, an important official of the imperial court, also said flatteringly: "Youyan is full of clouds, but Qilu is calm." Therefore, as soon as Li Hongzhang died, the imperial court announced the appointment of Yuan Shikai as the governor of Zhili and Minister of Beiyang.It's just that Yuan Shikai felt that "Zhili is not as strong as Qilu, and the Beiyang ministers are in name only" and did not take office. He still sat in Jinan Mansion and ran his Wuwei Youjun.

Xu Shuzheng developed a special fondness for Yuan Shikai after spending several days in Jinan.He felt that "he is a great man with a heart, and he will achieve great things in the future." One night, Xu Shuzheng and his brother-in-law had a drink, and taking advantage of their alcoholism, they talked a lot about virtuous governance of the country. "The Qing Dynasty is hopeless, and there must be capable people who can turn the tide, establish a new order, turn the country from weak to strong, and rebuild its prestige." "Right now, I don't see any capable people with such abilities." My brother-in-law shook his head and sighed.

"Yes!" Xu Shuzheng: The current governor of Shandong, Yuan Shikai, can take on this important task. " "Yuan Xiangcheng?" Xia Zhongtao was startled! "This man has all the ability and power to take on this important task, and he is still extremely loyal to the imperial court. However, I heard that when the reformers wanted to reform in the early years, they originally regarded him as a reliable ally. Who would have known that he betrayed the reformists to Cixi and Ronglu before the matter was raised, and the reform failed. Can such a person overthrow the imperial court?"

"Selling reform? It needs to be verified." Xu Shuzheng said: "Even if there is such a thing, water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it! I think Yuan Shikai is going. I have to try to meet this person." "You want to see Yuan Shikai?!" Xia Zhongtao felt that this was absolutely impossible.Then he dissuaded him and said, "Shuzheng, put an end to this thought. Don't talk about meeting Yuan Shikai face to face, I'm afraid even the letter will reach his hands. The governor's yamen is guarded like the Forbidden City. It's not easy to enter!"

Xu Shuzheng didn't listen to his brother-in-law's dissuasion. "How difficult can it be for a Chinese to meet a Chinese? I can see it easily." Xu Shuzheng made up his mind because he had no other choice, and he was young and vigorous, and a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. "Only by doing this, will you find your own way out; only by relying on Yuan Shikai, will you have a mouth for prosperity." After making up his mind, Xu Shuzheng stopped going out, and he was bored with the small and stuffy room that his brother-in-law had arranged for him. In the middle of the book, I think hard about the way to join Yuan -- there must be a "meeting ceremony" that will touch Yuan's heart!

At the age of 21, Xu Shuzheng has already considered himself "mature." He knows from books that in the past dynasties of China, many people have achieved greatness early. "What's the advantage of being a late bloomer? The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's only near dusk." In the first year of life, can you still stand the ups and downs in your heart? "Aspirations are soaring in youth!" In the past, what his father taught him by word and example was ethics, morality, benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness. "Half of the world governs the world!" "Learn literary and martial arts, and the goods belong to the emperor's family!" Since Xu Shuzheng was twelve years old, he felt stale about these arguments: "Why do I have to learn the arts and martial arts from the emperor's family? The emperor's family How can I thank you? Nanjing examination, I count as a genius, why did I lose my name? The emperor doesn't value me, why should I rely on him?" Do something you want to do.In Jinan, his mind broadened a lot.He feels that the reason why so many imperialist countries bully China is because China's fists are too small, its body is too weak, and it does not have enough armed forces to protect the country.The root cause of not having enough armed forces to protect the country lies in political backwardness and incompetence of those in power.He wants to write out his thoughts.Write down your strategy. "My opinion will definitely be approved and favored by the governor!" Xu Shuzheng spent three days and nights writing a magnificent "Regulations on State Affairs".Then, with full confidence in his arms, he walked towards the gate of the Shandong Provincial Governor's Office.

It's not easy for a "white man" to enter the majestic governor's yamen! All yamen in China have always been solemn and majestic, so majestic to the point of eerie horror! Xu Shuzheng is outside the gate guarded by two huge stone lions.He broke his lips, but he was not even allowed to approach the door opening.He stopped begging.He is angry_.He said loudly to the soldiers guarding the gate: "Why don't you let me see the Governor? I have important national conditions to report to the Governor. I have a good strategy for governing the country and I want to report to the Governor. You must let me in!" Yang Dao and the furious Wu Weijun came out.He grabbed Xu Shuzheng by the collar and shouted angrily, "You want to die, don't you? Are you impatient to live? Get out! If you don't get out, I'll send you to the jail for causing trouble to the government!" .As soon as he raised his neck, he pushed Xu Shuzheng a few steps away.

Xu Shuzheng staggered a few times and almost fell to the ground. As the saying goes: "Scholars already have soldiers. It doesn't make sense." What's more, what Xu Shuzheng encountered was not ordinary soldiers, but the watchdog of the majestic governor's yamen.He calmed down, calmed down, and thought to himself angrily: "One day when Xu Shuzheng gets the land, I must kill you watchdogs! I want all the yamen to have no watchdogs!" went.Finally had to turn back angrily. Xu Shuzheng walking back.His head drooped, and his strength was exhausted.Just now, I felt that what I had in my arms was a priceless plan to strengthen the country.In a blink of an eye, it becomes waste paper.Xu Shuzheng put his hand inside his shirt.Touching the "Regulations on State Affairs" that he had spent thirty-six hours writing, and thinking about the greatest insult he had just received in his life, he really wanted to take it out and tear it to pieces. "What kind of national affairs, bird! Don't care about me. The court was killed, and all the ministers died. Could it be that I, Xu Shuzheng, have no food to eat? Go home and be my common people honestly."

Xu Shuzheng returned to his residence, lay down on the bed, and wanted to rest quietly.But, he can't calm down no matter what, and he can't always forget his "notes". "I can't change my mind easily. My "Regulations on State Affairs" must be a good strategy for governing the country. If Master Yuan reads it, he will definitely accept it and summon me. I can't lose the big because of small things, and I can't let it go Let it go." Confidence is not lost, and thinking is broadened.He thought of history, the story of the ancients who gave the book by the bridge, and Han Xin who could bear the humiliation of his crotch. "What's the bad words from the guard, am I afraid?" Thinking of this, Xu Shuzheng got up from the bed, adjusted his clothes, and wanted to break into the governor's office again. After all, Xu Shuzheng is used to living as a son and son, not to mention he has the hat of "Linsheng".Although this hat is not worth a few pennies, it was bought after a few years of cold windows and drinking a lot of ink.With this hat, people have a sense of superiority over ordinary commoners; at the same time, they lose the frankness and bravery of ordinary commoners.Xu Shuzheng didn't want to hear that servant's bad words anymore, and didn't want to see that vicious and ugly face again. "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!" He didn't want to suffer that humiliation! The Xu family in Liquan Village is, after all, a scholarly family, and out of the dilapidated courtyard there are Ba Gong, scholars, and Lin students. Xu Shuzheng knows a little bit about the inside story of the officialdom.After thinking about it carefully, I also feel that those watchdogs are not too much. "Why don't watchdogs watch the door? The Yuan family didn't create the dog's power. It's the same in ancient and modern China and abroad. The governor's yamen is not small. Anyone who wants to enter this yamen just goes in. Does the yamen still become a yamen? The yamen doesn't If there is no one to guard the country, then there is no distinction between the inside and the outside, and everything is in chaos, and there is no enemy for foreign insults!" Thinking of this, he forgave the guards for blocking him, forgiving the guards for their evil deeds. "If you can't go in yourself, don't go in for now. Maybe I won't go in until the day I can go in!" He sat down quietly, trying to find a way to present the "statement" to Yuan Shikai. ......All methods were impossible, so Xu Shuzheng decided to take a risk. He bought an envelope commonly used in official circles on the market, signed the name of Yuan Shikai's relative and alternate Taoist Xu Yanru, and entrusted the tolerance of the Wubei Academy to his "Tiaochen" was sent to Governor Yuan Shikai.I don't want this move to work-- Yuan Shikai browsed through the "tiaochen", and he couldn't help being a little surprised: "What this gentleman said is exactly what Ji has been thinking for a long time. What he saw cannot be ignored!" He looked at the "tiaochen" carefully from the beginning. Yuan Shikai was a son of a warlord and bureaucrat family in Xiangcheng, Henan Province. He failed to study, so he used "military merit" to find a way out.He was successively appreciated by Wu Changqing and Li Hongzhang, important ministers of the Qing Dynasty. Within a few years, he was promoted from an aide to a commissioner for the Prime Minister in North Korea to negotiate trade matters.On the eve of the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of 1899-1895, he was transferred back to China and stayed in Beijing to wait for a mission at the Military Affairs Office.After the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, he took advantage of the trend of the government and the opposition to reform the military system, referred to foreign military laws, and put forward a set of ideas to imitate Western methods of military training.Yuan Shikai's activities were supported by his relatives and important ministers Yi Fu, Yi Xu, Rong Lu and Li Hongzhang. Soon (November 21 of Guangxu), he was sent to Xiaozhan to take over Hu Binggao's "Dingwu Army", where he worked hard Compiled and practiced, and then expanded to Huai, Xu, Lu, Henan, Jinzhou, Xinmin and other places.Finally, the "Dingwu Army" was expanded into a "New Army" with more than seven thousand people.Yuan Shikai used this team composed of foreign guns and cannons as his base, inherited the mantle of Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang, and recruited a group of politicians and warriors to become buddies.Among these people, there are Wang Shizhen, Duan Qirui, Feng Guozhang, etc. who are military; Xu Shichang, Liang Shiyi, Tang Shaoyi, etc. are literary, and the team has grown to more than nine thousand people.After suppressing the Boxer Regiment, they sent out again, fearing the rest of the people.Now, he is proud of his spring breeze, occupying Jinan, and he does not even accept the prominent position of Beiyang Minister, but concentrates on expanding his power and establishing his own Beiyang Army.At this moment, Xu Shuzheng's "Regulations on State Affairs" appeared in front of him, how could he not be delighted! Yuan Shikai was still hesitating when he unpacked it: "I, a Confucian man, seldom send letters, why today..." When he unpacked it, it turned out to be a "Regulations on State Affairs".He smiled coldly: "National affairs, don't tell me that I, the Minister of Borderlands, don't know about state affairs" and want to learn from other people's opinions?" He dismissed it and threw it aside. Thinking: "Since you dare to send it to me, you may have great insights, so don't take it lightly. Maybe there will be a good plan, and you will be a great talent?" "Begging" Yuan Shikai picked up the "tiaochen" again and read it carefully. After reading this, he was a little surprised: "This husband is extraordinary!" Xu Shuzheng's views on state affairs and governance are quite consistent with Yuan Shikai's.Especially when he read such sentences as "The defeat of the state affairs is defeated by the generals, and when you want to rectify the financial situation, there is no urgent task without economics and military affairs", he screamed: "Good policy. Good policy!" "When I saw Xu Shuzheng's short self-introduction in the extra chapter, I was even more overjoyed: "So he is a twenty-two-year-old granary student?! Good young man, good young man. I want to meet him." Yuan Shikai did not go to Xu Shuzheng directly, because his mother died of illness and he wanted to go back to his hometown for the funeral.When Yuan Shikai left Jinan, he found a Taoist named Zhu Zhongqi among his staff and said to him: "Mr. Zhu, I would like to ask you an important matter. Please go to see a student for me and have an interview with him. Talk about governing the country. Here is his article "You can read it first, and you must treat each other with courtesy. " This Zhu Taoist is too old to be mentioned, and he relies on his literary talents and admires his lonely beauty, so he is a bit supercilious.Although he has been in Yuan Shikai's shogunate for some years, he has been sitting on the bench, has not been taken seriously, and his status is always "Daoist".He really wanted to change this situation, although sometimes he took the initiative to offer strategies in front of Governor Yuan, but in the end he was not favored because of his mediocre strategies.Now, when I see the governor exalting a young man so highly, he wants to ask him for "governing the country" and "treating each other with courtesy", and I feel a little unhappy: "What kind of student enjoys such great love?" However, Yuan Shikai After all, the entrusted matter is considered a "favor", which makes him "surprised".He hastily bowed his hands respectfully, and agreed with all his mouth; "I must do it according to my lord's wishes, and I will live up to my lord's love for talents." He just flipped through Xu Shuzheng's "stories" and threw them aside.Xu Shuzheng was called into the governor's office.The Taoist sat on the grand teacher's chair and only bowed his body. Even if the promise of "treat each other with courtesy" has been fulfilled.Then someone offered tea. Xu Shuzheng sat down gracefully, looked at the old man, and felt a little displeased: "The majestic governor's yamen is so lacking in vigor, and let a Dong Hong take over the affairs of governing the country." He held up the teacup, ignoring him Waiting for questioning. Daoist Zhu was already contemptuous, but when he saw Xu Shuzheng's youthful and vigorous attitude, he was even more disgusted.However, it is inconvenient to be too contemptuous, because this young guest was invited by the governor after all.Therefore, he had to say a few compliments.Then he said sarcastically and mockingly: "Xiucai came to Qilu from Xuzhou to seek business, right? Xuzhou is not a good place. Lord Qianlong said that there are poor mountains and bad waters, shrews and people. I don't know how Xiucai feels about this remark." view?" As soon as Xu Shuzheng heard it, he knew that the old man was provoking and insulting Xuzhou people.Then he sneered and said, "Under the whole world, it belongs to the king's land! Xuzhou is also a court subject. People in Xuzhou have never heard Lord Qianlong say this. I'm afraid the old man is a little drunk and not in the bar." "This ..., this..." Daoist Zhu was immediately embarrassed.But I still have the courage to say: "Poor mountains and bad waters" may be a rumor.I'm afraid this shrew and troublemaker..." Xu Shuzheng said: "The land of China is rich and rich. Xuzhou people love their hometown very much. Because it is a fertile land, Xuzhou has been the hometown of emperors in history. I am afraid that the old man knows. Where is Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty? ?" "Sages come out of Qilu. The emperor's teacher is in Shandong!" "It's just a teacher. There are indeed more than one king and landlord in Xuzhou!" "The way of governing the country has long been exhausted. I don't know if what the scholar said is to follow, or is there another high opinion?" "The Qin and Han Dynasties can be ruled, the Tang and Song Dynasties can be ruled, although the Qing Dynasty can still be ruled, but after all, today, with thousands of years of history, the world today is far from Qin and Han, let alone Tang and Song! This is one example .Just, I'm afraid..." "If you don't see any other scholar besides the old ones, please go back first. When the governor comes back, I will definitely report back with the truth." "No need. The students will leave Jinan soon." After finishing speaking, he walked out. After the idea of ​​voting for Yuan was shattered, Xu Shuzheng had nothing to do in Jinan for a while, so he traveled around the mountains and rivers all day long.Soon, I met many literary friends.They discuss papers and poems together, play the piano and paint, and live happily.Time flies, and before you know it, this year is coming to an end.Xu Shuzheng "sit and eat", and gradually spent all the disk money he brought out from home.He does not want to be on inner potassium.Xie Ming.Intestines.One county does not know, and the other is unable to fund it.Falling leaves in the westerly wind, freezing water droplets, sky The weather was getting colder, and Xu Shuzheng encountered difficulties in food and clothing. He wanted to go home as soon as possible.the day before yesterday.He wrote a letter to his father, asking him to "send travel expenses so that he can go back home." Yesterday, at the gathering of literary friends in the Lotus Hall of Daming Lake, Xu Shuzheng was depressed because of his lack of money.Friends wanted to help him, but they were afraid that he would not be accepted.then.So I thought of a compromise-- "Brother Zelin. I heard that you will be returning home recently. At the end of the year, family members look forward to returning home. This is human nature. My brother and others are very sympathetic. It's just a farewell day. It's disturbing to see each other for no time. We thought about it Idea, today's gathering. The theme is Begonia. Please write a poem as a souvenir. If you do well, we will invite you to go to the barbarians every day; if you don't do well, you will treat us to wine." Shuzheng is interested in poetry.Unique skills.Because of the short time I get along with literary friends, I haven't shown my edge yet.Today, when friends ask for poetry, he is naturally willing to accept it and wants to show his talents.So I immediately spread out the paper and swiped the pen, and I got the seven unique twenty poems of "Jinan Begonia Odes" in one fell swoop.It is also Xu Shuzheng who is in a melancholy mood, and he will never meet if he has feelings, so he can use the scene to express his feelings.Therefore, the poems are written with deep affection and true meaning, and each capital shows his unusual mind and ambition, which has won the praise of literary friends.Therefore, everyone raised funds, saying it was a banquet, but in fact they gave subsidies.For the hospitality of his friends, Xu Shuzheng still accepted it sincerely.However, that was not a long-term solution. What's more, Xu Shuzheng was still in danger of being "in Chen" because his family hadn't remitted the travel expenses for a while. He had to go to alleys and streets to set up a stall to write and sell Spring Festival couplets.Xu Shuzheng has good writing, good handwriting, and handsome appearance. The stall he set up attracted many passers-by when he asked all the time.They gathered around to watch it, and when they saw it, they paid for it one after another.for a while.Alleys are blocked.Horses and chariots are difficult. It's also time for Xu Shuzheng to turn around.At this time, a group of people approached from far and near, and gradually came to him.The leading soldiers shouted "Get out of the way!" from afar. There were so many people that they couldn't get out of the way, so the soldiers waved their whips and beat them randomly.While shouting: "The chief executive is here, the chief executive is here!" When people heard "The Chief Executive is here!", they quickly backed away.Then an alleyway flashed out.The soldiers pushed forward and pushed back, and in the middle was a tall bay red horse, on which sat a burly, dignified non-official and non-civilian figure.Since the soldiers shouted "The chief executive is here", people naturally guessed that this adult was Duan Qirui, the chief executive of Shandong Wubei Academy. Duan Qirui came to the crowd and looked at the place where everyone was paying attention.I saw a fair and clean scholar who was concentrating on writing.He thought: "How can such an ordinary thing attract so many people's attention? There must be something strange." He jumped off his horse, walked slowly to the young man, and looked at it seriously. Someone came to Xu Shuzheng's ear and whispered to him: "Young man, Mr. Duan, the general manager of the Armed Forces Academy, is here. Haven't you seen Mr. Duan?" Xu Shuzheng only cares about his pen and ink, but he doesn't pay attention to Duan Qirui.Someone worried about him: "Duan Qirui can be the most dominant in Shandong today, who dares to neglect him. I'm afraid young people will suffer disaster." When Duan Qirui saw that the young man didn't compliment him, he suddenly became displeased: he had a crooked head and a crooked nose, showing impatience.However, he was overjoyed when he saw the young man's swift and graceful calligraphy.After Xu Shuzheng finished writing a piece of paper, Duan Qirui clapped his hands and congratulated: "Good writing, good writing!" Xu Shuzheng put down his pen, then cupped his hands and smiled at Duan Qirui.But he didn't answer, but he stretched out the paper and picked up a pen to write. When Duan Qirui saw that the young man was so handsome, neither humble nor overbearing, he became admiring.Then he said: "Young man, I also want to ask for a calligraphy. I don't know if I can give it to you?" Then Xu Shuzheng smiled and said: "My lord has such a sense of elegance, so it's not unreasonable for students to exchange words for money." "Naturally, the profit will be paid." Duan Qirui said, "If you are satisfied, you should give it generously." Xu Shuzheng re-rolled the paper and rubbed the ink, thinking about it: Xu Shuzheng knows a thing or two about Duan Qirui's reputation. He is not only Yuan Shikai's celebrity, but also a hot figure in the military and political circles. "If you can perform well in front of this person and gain his favor, it will definitely help your future." At this time, he thought of the decayed and proud Taoist Dong Hongzhu again, worrying that his anger would have nowhere to explode, and his talent had not been recognized. Human knowledge, he can't wait to reveal all his brains to the general manager under his pen.However, I am writing couplets, and there is only so much space in the world, where there is a lot of time and the possibility of being able to speak clearly, at worst, a poem of Qijue will be filled with ink.is him.When I was anxious, I suddenly remembered the poem written by a literary friend in Daming Lake a few days ago: "The twenty poems of "Jinan Qiutang" ready-made are all made to express your heart. Why not record one poem to express the feeling of being unappreciated." So After thinking about it, he stopped his brush, thought about the composition and layout, and then poured out his skills. On the square inch of the world, dragons and phoenixes danced: I vaguely dreamed of little Pingting in the past, and she accepted the offering bottle of the poet; it is hard to offend her stubborn beauty once, and who will spend the rest of her life wandering away? Finished writing.Putting down the pen, he cupped his hands towards Duan Qirui again, and said, "Show ugly! Just kidding!" Although Duan Qirui is dedicated to martial arts, he is also quite skilled in writing and ink.Seeing that the young man's calligraphy and poetry are both extraordinary, he fell in love with him even more, and saw that the poetry was telling him that he had "great ambitions and no one appreciated him", so he decided that he was a "poor talent" who was borrowing poetry. navigate.Spontaneously generate sympathy and love.So I wanted to talk to him a few words. "Young man, your handwriting is rare; this poem is even more sincere. It can be called a masterpiece of both poetry and calligraphy. May I ask: Is this poem borrowed from ancient times, or is it from your heart?" "I have nothing to do when I have nothing to do, and I occasionally make plays, which naturally contains self." Xu Shuzheng knew that his poems had played the role of knocking on the door, so he said modestly and generously: "It's just a trick, it's a shame." "Ah! Great poetry, great poetry!" Duan Qirui said: "Listen to the accent, young people are not from Shandong, right? Why are they living on the streets of Jinan?" Xu Shuzheng simply reported his family name and surname, and then said: "We don't meet friends when visiting Jinan, and we will return when we remit the travel expenses at home." Duan Qirui put down the couplet of poems, and then began to look at the young man carefully, but saw that he had a square face, wide forehead, big eyes, high nose bridge, rosy cheeks, thick eyebrows, and an old octagonal felt hat on his head. Wearing a gray cloth jacket.Although the dress is out of season, its temperament is not lacking in elegance.Then he said: "Young man, I would like to invite you to my school for a short talk. I don't know how you respect it?" When Xu Shuzheng wrote poems to clarify his ambitions, he was thinking of being favored by Duan Qirui, so that he could have a long talk with him, or he could use it as a reference.Hearing Duan Qirui's question, he hurriedly nodded in agreement.Hastily packed up the pen and paper, and followed Duan Qirui. Duan Qirui, a native of Dadaogang, Hefei, Anhui Province, has received strict family education since childhood, and his ancestors hoped to pass him "Taoshu heirloom".Unexpectedly, he didn't care about books, and later he grew up with his father in the military camp.How could he have known that in his young mind, he had developed a strong interest in the relationship between the army-government-capable people and forces.There are three Duan Qirui brothers, and he is the elder.He despises Duan Biqing, the second son who farms, and thinks that he "has no big ambitions, the biggest ambition in his life. He is just looking for food and clothing." He looks down on Duan Ziyou, the third son who digs coal, and thinks that "he will make a fortune, and the smell of copper will be stinky." My God." Duan Qirui has ambitions, he wants to do some great things, and he wants to become a hero who will go down in history. It should also be due to Duan Qirui's fortune, and soon after entering the barracks, he took refuge in Yuan Shikai.At that time, it was the time when Yuan Shikai was ambitious to win over capable people from all over the world to enrich himself.Seeing that Duan Qirui is magnanimous and able to handle affairs, and will help him in the future, he pulls him to his side, not only let go of him for reuse, but also gives his adoptive daughter Zhang Peiheng to Duan as his successor.Duan Qirui became Yuan Shikai's righteous son-in-law.Therefore, Yuan Shikai became the governor of Shandong, and Duan Qirui became the general manager of Shandong Military Academy.It is said that when Duan Qirui was young, a capable person once told his fortune for him.Said he "is a general." So.Although Duan Qirui became the general manager of the military training school and became a celebrity under Yuan Shikai's command, he was not satisfied. "Isn't there an emperor above Yuan Xiangcheng? At best, he can only be counted. If I am by his side, what can I count at best?" Duan Qirui was not reconciled. command.He wants to cultivate power by himself, and one day, he will rise up by himself and realize the "phase dream". Xu Shuzheng followed Duan Qirui into the Armed Forces School.In the living room, Duan Qirui took off his long gown, mandarin jacket and felt hat, and sat down opposite Xu Shuzheng.The attendant offered tea, and Duan Qirui picked up a bright brass hookah.But he didn't go to smoke. He beckoned an attendant and whispered in his ear for several ten days.Then he turned around and chatted with Xu Shuzheng-- Xu Shuzheng entered the courtyard.I felt that there was a gloomy air in the solemnity.Sitting in the living room.Feel a little easier.While entertaining, he had a conversation with Duan Qirui.While peeking into this strange hall.This is a rather simple and elegant living room with white walls.Hanging on the front is a huge nave, which is Shen Quan's fine brushwork "Peacock Picture", and the couplets on both sides are: Sunset Promenade Wen Yanyu was written by Weng Tonghe in the light cold and light rain Maiqiu Shi.Banqiao's "Ink Bamboo" hangs on the left wall, accompanied by a couplet written by Banqiao himself. The joint text is: On the right wall hangs Tang Yin's "Autumn Mountain Picture", the couplet is: Boundless fallen trees rustling down endless Yangtze River rolls in is Zheng Xiaoxu's book.Calligraphy and painting are all said to be superior, and the mounting and mounting are also exquisite and elegant.There are two pots of golden chrysanthemums under the left mural, and a guqin under the right mural.On the red sandalwood table in the front, there are four treasures of the study on one end, and a large magnetic painting vase on the other end, with several scrolls of calligraphy and paintings inserted in the vase.In front of the table is a sandalwood Eight Immortals table inlaid with shells.There are chairs of the same color on both sides.Rosin was lit under the Eight Immortals table, and the smoke curled up with a faint fragrance.Be in the middle.Seeing the scene, Xu Shuzheng felt that Duan Qirui really loved him. Xu Shuzheng has long cherished the ambition of Lingyun, and today he has the opportunity to talk face-to-face with Duan Qirui, and being invited again, it is natural to talk about Yuli.Speech is amazing.Duan Qirui nodded as he listened, sometimes he clapped his hands, feeling like he hated seeing each other later.As a result, the more you talk, the more speculative you are, and the more you talk, the more you talk. During the conversation, someone presented a gift: a set of cotton clothes and twenty taels of silver.Duan Qirui stood up and said very frankly: "The scholar is in an accident, and Duan is very sympathetic. When we meet for the first time, prepare a small gift, which is not a respect. I hope the scholar will accept it." Xu Shuzheng was very happy when he saw the clothes and silver.With Yiyin, all emergencies can be resolved instantly.However, Xu Shuzheng did not accept it, he felt that he should show his integrity. "Qirui gave a big gift when we met this time. He must have regarded me as a poor man who beat Fengfeng. I must never accept this gift. If I accept the gift, my character will be low and my career will be blocked. Duan Qirui will I think I'm a short-sighted villain." Xu Shuzheng stood up, smiled lightly, arched his hands, and said to Duan Qirui: "My lord loves you, and I am very grateful to the students. Although the students are in a difficult situation at the moment, if they receive rewards for nothing, then It is absolutely unbearable." "No other intention." Duan Qirui said, "It's just a show of admiration!" "If your lord invites students to come to the house just for this matter, the students will leave." After finishing speaking, he got up to leave. Duan Qirui saw that Xu Shuzheng was so lofty, and knew that he was not someone to wait for nothing, so he hurriedly stopped him, saying, "Xu Xiucai, Duan's actions were not purely out of pity, but there is really something important to discuss. Xiucai like this I have no choice but to hold back my resignation." Although Xu Shuzheng's attitude is arrogant and his behavior is extraordinary, he retreats in order to advance.Seeing that Duan Qirui was serious and about to chase away the guests, he hurriedly said: "Thanks to the love of the adults, respect is worse than obedience. The students accept the gifts from the adults. As for discussing important matters with the students, I really dare not do it. If the adults Students are willing to listen with all their ears.” Duan Qirui smiled: "This is called being open and honest! Sit down, let's have a good talk." The two sat together, the waiter refilled the tea, and they chatted again.Duan Qirui was moved by Xu Shuzheng's speech, and Xu Shuzheng was delighted to be able to express his heart in front of the "General Office"-- Xu Shuzheng was still discouraged by his "breaking into the world" yesterday. Today, he is happy. He feels that with today's opportunity, he will make a name for himself in the "outside world". The road is wide for him.At this moment, he thought of what happened the moment he left home: Originally, his father did not advocate him joining the officialdom.My father believes that officialdom has its superiority; officialdom also has its risks and filthiness.It is enough to pass on knowledge to children and students.Therefore, his father refused to let him go to Jinan.Said to him: "In today's China, there is chaos in the north, and there is no master in the capital; the heroes in the south are fighting for hegemony, and the flames are always on fire. Qilu is in the middle. Although it is peaceful for a while, it will eventually be involved in the flames of war. It is better for you to study at home with peace of mind." Father wants him Think about it carefully, and don't act rashly, so as not to make a mistake and be hated forever." Xu Shuzheng was determined, and the next day he respectfully presented a seven-character quatrain to express his attitude to his father.My father took it apart and read the poem: There is a flower appendix in Pingzhang's house, and he is not at home when it blooms.It is impossible to say that the two capitals are far apart, and the end of the world is beyond the gate of Chunming.Father frowned and thought, although he felt that the poetry was very hurtful, but it was also full of lofty ambitions.Knowing that persuasion is useless, I simply let him go out. ...Now, Xu Shuzheng's dream has hope to come true, he firmly believes that he "stepped out, it is an absolutely correct move!" Xu Shuzheng's views on state affairs coincided with Duan Qirui's.This is not unusual for ordinary people in the military and political circles; but now, it is a young student who does not go out of the countryside, which is not unusual.The historical figure Duan Qirui admires the most is Zhuge Liang. He appreciates that he "knows three parts of the world without leaving a cottage".As a result, the general manager of this almost supercilious military training school admired the rural students who were fifteen years younger than him! He had to ask Xu Shuzheng in a tone of asking for advice: "According to what a scholar sees, how should we govern the country in order to make the country prosperous , Xu Shuzheng was excited. He knew that his ambition had a "useful place". What Duan Qirui asked was exactly the question that Xu Shuzheng clarified earlier in "State Affairs Articles". Taoist Zhu didn't appreciate it, it was because Taoist Zhu was ignorant. He has no ambition, but he has eyes but does not know Mount Tai. Now, President Duan appreciates Xu Shuzheng. Being able to sit down and talk with him calmly shows that he has vision and is a person who can do big things. Slowly, he recounted his "Statement of State Affairs" in an orderly manner. Xu Shuzheng's eloquence is eloquent, with moderate cadence.His face was excited and his brows were deep.When it comes to the key points, it deliberately repeats its meaning.He intends to show his talent... Xu Shuzheng had long dreamed that one day he would spread his wings and fly high.As early as when he was eleven years old, he wrote such a poem with the title of "Pen Song": The birds are safe and entrusted, and they are happy with this business.Transplant between rock valleys.Dacai prefers utensils? Now, "big talents prefer utensils".He can be very happy! One is eloquent and the other is elated.The small living room was suddenly filled with joy and harmony.Xu Shuzheng succeeded, and he felt that enough should be enough.So, he said: "Master Duan, it's not a student's raving. According to the student's opinion, the defeat of the state affairs is defeated by the army general Nanjian. When you want to rectify the economy, there is no urgent task if you give up economics and military power!" Duan Qirui is the most superstitious force, and he is running a military training school.What Xu Shuzheng said touched his nerves.He lost his composure, got carried away: unbuttoned his chest, loosened the braids on his head.He rolled up his sleeves, picked up the pot, and refilled Xu Shuzheng's tea himself.He couldn't wait to say: "I heard what the scholar said. It's true. It's better than reading Confucius and Mencius's ten-year book. What the scholar saw. Duan agrees very much." Is it okay?" Xu Shuzheng asked.Excited.Jian Ying wanted to throw himself on his knees to thank him.However, he said calmly: "If it's worth it, then you will." "Okay! I like this kind of attitude that is not humble. Please stay with me for a while. If you feel that things are okay in the future, you can do it; if you can't do it, you can do it yourself. How?" Xu Shuzheng nodded in agreement. --I don't want Xu Shuzheng to come out of the mountain.The combination of Xu and Duan.Actually in China, where the sea is full of vicissitudes and turmoil is everywhere.Adding fuel to the flames, adding disaster to disaster.The fighting was rampant and the fighting was endless, leaving the country without peace and people panicking...