When Zhao Tianlin heard that Duan Qirui and Xu Shichang were coming, he stood up and said to Hu Shi and others: "Please wait a moment."

Hu Shi smiled slightly and said, "Brother Zhao, why don't we invite you two in for a chat, so that we can meet you later."

Hearing this, other scholars all agreed. Zhao Tianlin thought for a while before replying: "Let me go see you two first."

Seeing Zhao Tianlin's back disappearing outside the door, the scholars couldn't help but have mixed feelings in their hearts. Some people sighed in a low voice: "Beiyang is the same spirit after all." Hu Shi and others couldn't help but sigh when they heard this. They finally saw Zhao Tianlin, and they were so beautiful.

It was called to congratulate Zhao Tianlin on obtaining the title of world-famous scholar, but it was actually to take the opportunity to give himself a formal position. This sentence "Beiyang is like a branch" expressed everyone's feelings.

With outstanding diplomas and world-renowned reputation, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of China at the age of thirty-nine. He is also personable and elegant. In the minds of many literati, this is a character who came out of a novel. However, Zhao Tianlin is just like the character in the novel, quite charming.

With his unique personality, he became the president of the National Beiyang University as soon as he returned to China, which has made many people envious. He performed well in his post, but because of his disagreement with the Beiyang Central Committee, he resigned angrily and went to Siping to follow He Rui.

Most of the scholars who failed to join He Rui's government believed that the gap between themselves and Zhao Tianlin was not due to lack of knowledge, but because they never had the opportunity to show their talents. Whether it was Beiyang leader Yuan Shikai or Beiyang rookie He Rui, they all expressed their disapproval of Zhao Tianlin.

This rising talent from Beiyang was entrusted with an important task. In the past 10 years, other scholars were always depressed, but Zhao Tianlin kept working hard at a high position. The difference between Yunni and Yunni today is all due to different backgrounds.

Originally, this group of scholars had a wait-and-see mentality because of the Ho Rui government's war against Britain. At this time, although the war was still uncertain, the victory of the International Tribunal for Asia made them no longer scrupulous, and they all decided to work under the Ho Rui government no matter what.

Doing some errands.

At this time, Qi Rui and Xu Shichang had already seen Zhao Tianlin who was coming out. They had not seen each other for more than half a year. The two Beiyang seniors saw Zhao Tianlin's gestures were more steady and calm, and their hearts were filled with joy. Duan Qirui did not like to joke, and he followed political principles.

Generally speaking, Duan Qirui, the speaker of the National Assembly who represents the public opinion, is the second-ranking figure in the Republic of China. If He Rui dies suddenly, Duan Qirui will temporarily take over the position of chairman of the Republic of China. Faced with Zhao Tianlin's greetings, Duan Qirui just nodded slightly.

The director of the National Archives of Culture and History is an extremely noble position, but Xu Shichang was not very reserved. He looked at Zhao Tianlin with a smile and said, "Prime Minister Zhao, I am here to give a message to Mr. Zhang."

Everyone knew who the ‘Gong Zhang’ was who could ask Xu Shichang to speak. Zhao Tianlin quickly asked: “I wonder what Duke Zhang’s orders are.”

"I'll paraphrase Mr. Zhang's original words." Xu Shichang replied: "This little kid Zhao Tianlin has made great contributions to the International Tribunal for Asia. Now that he has returned to Tianjin, I invite Premier Zhao to come home for a casual meal."

Zhao Tianlin, who was called a little baby by Zhang Xiluan, who was in his 80s, and who was only a few months away from turning 40, didn't think there was anything wrong at all. He immediately asked: "Mr. Zhang has an order, and you should obey it. I don't know when I will go?"

"Zhang Gong said that it is better to choose a day than to hit it. If Premier Zhao is free today, how about today at noon?"

Zhang Xiluan lived in seclusion for two years and did not care about world affairs. There were only a handful of people from the Republic of China who could be invited to a family banquet by him. Zhao Tianlin did not refuse and directly agreed, "I am meeting with some scholars at this time. After the discussion, I will go

Mr. Zhang’s side.”

Hearing the word 'scholar', Duan Qirui felt a burst of contempt in his heart. Locals from all provinces across the country serve as central government officials to ensure domestic political unity. Government officials range from communists to royalists.

It can only be said that He Rui does have great spirit.

As he was still just a 'scholar' in such a relaxed environment, Duan Qirui really didn't want to see those people. After the words were brought, Duan Qirui left, "I'll wait for Premier Zhao at Mr. Zhang's Mansion."

After seeing off the two of them, Zhao Tianlin returned to the living room. Before many scholars could speak, Zhao Tianlin took the initiative and said: "The country is currently employing people, and it needs a lot of people in three aspects."

Seeing that they finally got the opportunity, the scholars were all excited. Someone immediately said with enthusiasm: "Even though I have little virtue and little talent, I also know that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. On the occasion of the war against Britain, I should serve my country."

"

Zhao Tianlin was very aware of the speculative nature of this group of people, so he pretended not to hear this and said directly: "The country currently has three things to do. The first is to capture tens of thousands of British prisoners. These people are different from the criminals of the ANZAC. If

If no crime has been committed after screening, their legitimate rights and interests should be protected. And for these people, someone must teach them China's advanced civilization and help them liberate themselves from the poison of immature and backward European philosophy."

After hearing such an errand, although the scholars felt that they understood Chinese culture, training British prisoners of war was quite different from what the scholars expected to become government officials.

After a moment of silence, Hu Shi said: "It is our duty to promote Chinese culture. It's just that Chairman He has a lot of knowledge. It would be unsightly for us to just do the same thing."

"Someone will arrange it." Zhao Tianlin replied.

When other scholars heard that Hu Shi meant that he wanted to accept the job directly from He Rui, they all felt that Hu Shi was too much of a thief.

Zhao Tianlin continued: "The second thing is that Japan has always regarded itself as China. I am afraid that it will debate scriptures with Japan in the future, so we should be prepared for this."

Immediately, many scholars said: "How can China, in the vastness of China, allow the Japanese to do whatever they want to do? If the Japanese dare to come, they will definitely be convinced."

Seeing how confident these people were, Zhao Tianlin said the third thing, "A strong economy means a strong country. Brothers and sisters, you should tell the outside world about the country's future policies so that the world will know China's direction."

The scholars were stunned. Zhao Tianlin's words were profound. To the scholars, engaging in economics meant making money. If they had Tao Zhugong's ability, they would naturally do it. But although they themselves could not be Marshal Zhao (Wu Gong), they would do it.

God of Wealth), but many of their relatives are engaged in business. But scholars are not clear about the policies of the Ho Rui government.

Just when everyone was thinking about how to ask, Zhao Tianlin stood up and said: "President Duan and Director Xu came here just now. It was Mr. Zhang who asked them to ask me to go to Mr. Zhang. It's almost noon, everyone, I have to prepare.

one time."

Hearing that it was Zhang Xiluan who invited Zhao Tianlin, the scholars did not dare to say anything, so they could only stand up and leave. After leaving Zhao Tianlin, those scholars who had already made their choice were happy and were just waiting to be notified. The scholars who had not yet made a decision were thinking in their hearts.

Which path is most beneficial to you.

When we got outside, some people wanted to invite everyone to have a meal together, and everyone felt that it was necessary to talk. So they found a private room in a nearby restaurant, and when they finally sat down, someone said sourly: "Mr. Zhang lives in seclusion, so this time it will definitely be better."

It was because I heard about the International Tribunal in Asia that I specially invited Premier Zhao. Premier Zhao’s face is really enviable.”

Everyone feels that Beiyang is united externally, but is also very divided internally. Among the old-timers of Beiyang, Zhang Xiluan is the only one who has put all his wealth on He Rui, so everyone wants to follow Zhang Xiluan's path. But what kind of person is Zhang Xiluan?

, except for working hard to promote major issues, he never recommends anyone because of personal relationships. Although people who cannot follow this path express all kinds of dissatisfaction, they actually admire Zhang Xiluan in their hearts for never getting carried away.

The news that Zhang Xiluan invited Zhao Tianlin spread out at this time, but it was a good talk. It seems that the old man is still not confused even at this age.

Zhao Tianlin has always admired Zhang Xiluan and knew that the old man never accepted gifts in recent years. But it was not appropriate to leave empty-handed, so he took a copy of the Four Treasures of the Study from home and wrapped it up. He was welcomed into the back garden of Zhang's house, and after seeing Zhang Xiluan, he

After presenting the gift, Zhang Xiluan took Zhao Tianlin's hand and said with a smile: "Prime Minister Zhao, my Zhang family has never produced a scholar. I hope that I can borrow Premier Zhao's Four Treasures of the Study to inspire the descendants of the Zhang family, and that there will also be a few scholars like Premier Zhao."

A common scholar."

Everyone knows that Zhang Xiluan can write poems by himself, and Zhang Xiluan compiled his poems into a book at his own expense a while ago and printed a small batch to send to his old friends. He laughed and said: "I have long heard that Zhang Gong's poems are among the generous tragic songs of Yan and Zhao.

Feng, I was just busy with official duties and couldn't take a look. I wonder if Mr. Zhang would generously give me a copy?"

Zhang Xiluan laughed and said: "It's just limericks. A great scholar like Premier Zhao will definitely laugh after reading this. But the ugly daughter-in-law is not afraid of meeting her parents-in-law. She printed some as gifts to old friends the day before yesterday. Because no one read them and printed too many, there were many left at home.

.Since Premier Zhao doesn’t mind it, come and get a copy and send it to Prime Minister Zhao’s office now.”

Xu Shichang was originally a Jinshi. He also printed his own collection of poems and calligraphy, but he didn't feel much about it. Duan Qirui was an international student at a German military academy and a standard soldier. When he saw Zhang Xiluan and Zhao Tianlin, he gave them the Four Treasures of the Study and gave them as gifts in return.

Collection of poems. This is not like "there has never been a scholar in the family", this is obviously the style of a scholar. Seeing that I can leave articles and poems in my life, I even feel a little jealous.

While they were talking, the banquet had been delivered. Zhang Xiluan invited Zhao Tianlin with no intention of doing anything, but because he was very interested in the International Tribunal for Asia. Everyone sat down, had their first drink, and then asked Zhao Tianlin for advice.

Zhao Tianlin did not hide anything, and Duan Qirui and Xu Shichang had made considerable contributions to the unification war. They probably did not know the strategic intention of this matter, so they told the whole story to a few people.

At first, everyone was eating and chatting. After two rounds of drinking, Zhang Xiluan already sighed: "As expected, we can no longer keep up with the situation. If I hadn't listened to Premier Zhao's personal account, I would have thought that China would control the International Court of Justice in its own hands.

It’s a good idea. It’s really short-sighted.”

Zhao Tianlin saw that Zhang Xiluan was really happy because of China's diplomatic victory, so he replied: "Mr. Zhang, this matter was an accident. We did not expect that the ANZAC would do such a beastly behavior. Chairman He was able to take advantage of the situation. This

Comrades in the Central Committee did not understand the big-heartedness at first. Everyone was involved in this matter, and even if there was a chairman who directed it, it would only take more than a month for everyone to understand."

Duan Qirui was already convinced, and just sighed softly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Xu Shichang was quite emotional, "I was worried that European countries were working together, but I didn't expect that Chairman He had already seen through that not only were European countries not united, but they were also

I won’t miss any opportunity to cause trouble.”

When Zhao Tianlin heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said: "The comrades of the central government also said similar things. Chairman He replied at that time that if all European countries could work together on this matter, Europe would have been unified into one country long ago."

The others were stunned, thought for a moment, and burst into laughter. Zhang Xiluan patted the table and praised: "To hit the nail on the head, to the point! It is indeed He Xiandi's way. Ten years ago, He Xiandi led a small team under the orders of Brother Duan

The troops headed outside the customs. I still remember that there were only 50 people with He Xiandi in that small group. As soon as they arrived at Toyota, He Xiandi went to Guandong Prefecture alone, and single-handedly made the Kwantung Army rioting in Shenyang voluntarily withdraw. At that time, I

I feel that He Xiandi's vision is so high that I can't understand it at all. Now it seems that there is nothing in this world that I can't understand. Brother Duan has entrusted He Xiandi with a heavy responsibility. This is a blessing for China. It is also a blessing for Japan and the United Kingdom.

Disaster. Come on, Brother Duan, I’ll give you a toast!”

Duan Qirui waved his hand quickly, "Brother Zhang, don't make fun of me."

Zhang Xiluan said sternly: "Brother Duan, when Brother He returned to China, there were only two thousand or more school officers of his age in Beiyang. Why did you choose him? Brother He had just established himself outside the customs, and you gave him another ten thousand.

Dayang. Brother Duan, please don’t be humble. Brother He doesn’t say anything, but he remembers it in his heart. Brother He Xian can get to where he is today, and it’s not without contributions from the people at our table. Come on, brother Duan, let’s drink this!”

Of course Duan Qirui remembered that he gave He Rui 10,000 yuan, but he relied on his status and never told outsiders. At this time, Zhang Xiluan said sincerely, and Zhao Tianlin and Xu Shichang also raised their glasses. Duan Qirui

Rui wiped the corners of his eyes, picked up the tea, clinked glasses with everyone, and drank it all in one gulp.

After Xu Shichang drank the wine and ate a piece of glutinous rice lotus root, he asked: "I don't know how many bookshelves can be put on the books and documents about the International Tribunal for Asia. I am anxious to see what Chairman He will do next."

"It has already started." Zhao Tianlin replied.

"Ah?" The other three people were really surprised when they heard what Zhao Tianlin said.

Zhao Tianlin explained: "This trial is the first counterattack by the oppressed colonial people against the colonial powers. There are only one billion oppressed people on this earth. Their voices could not be heard in the international community before.

It's because no one speaks for them. I have communicated many times with legal experts from various countries and left-wing people from various countries who came to China. Everyone is interested in establishing an international criminal court and forming an international human rights council. The various locations of the international human rights council will meet regularly

Publish human rights reports of various countries, and investigate and expose various crimes against humanity. Although the capture of the Anzacs this time may not happen again for a long time. However, the International Criminal Court can accept the

Expose human crimes, and put pressure on countries by organizing investigations and other means, requiring those countries to investigate and file such crimes and conduct trials."

Hearing such a plan, Zhang Xiluan, Duan Qirui, and Xu Shichang were all stunned. This plan was beyond their understanding, so that the three of them could no longer imagine what the matter would be like. But the three of them knew

, if this matter can really be accomplished, it will definitely have a great impact on the entire world.

After a moment of silence, Xu Shichang sighed: "A summer insect cannot talk about ice, a frog in a well cannot talk about the sea, and an ordinary person cannot talk about Tao. Compared with Chairman He's strategy, I am just a frog in the well. Even if I hear it, I don't understand it. I am ashamed!"

Duan Qirui also didn't understand, but he still asked: "Prime Minister Zhao, I don't know Chairman He's strategy either. But after hearing this, I couldn't help but worry, if we openly provoke the great powers in this way, will the great powers become desperate?

Start a war with us?"

After seeing the reactions of Xu Shichang and Duan Qirui, Zhao Tianlin couldn't help but think of his own reaction when he first heard about this plan. At first, Zhao Tianlin didn't understand it, and later he was worried that it would cause tension with the great powers, which eventually prompted the great powers to join forces to deal with China.

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He Rui's analysis at the time calmed down Zhao Tianlin. Since this judgment was so appropriate at this time, Zhao Tianlin said, "If the great powers could work together on this matter, they would have unified into one country long ago!"

This was the second time Zhao Tianlin said this. At this time, the three people at the same table no longer laughed, but the anxiety and confusion in their eyes disappeared. They have all experienced the days when China was bullied by the big powers. Is that really true?

It's a feeling of despair. But now China has defeated Japan and has an advantage in the war with Britain. As long as the great powers cannot unite to deal with China, China really has nothing to fear.

Zhang Xiluan saw that the atmosphere at the wine table was really depressed at this time, so he smiled and said: "Prime Minister Zhao, I wonder if you have encountered any interesting things during these days, please tell me."

Zhao Tianlin knew that Zhang Xiluan wanted to liven up the atmosphere, so he smiled and said: "The British side has been having a headache about the Anzac Army, but unexpectedly, some Indians came to China. They held up banners and asked the International Court of Justice for Asia to impose sanctions on various British operations in India.

Those Indians also knew several foreign languages, so the banners put up in front of the hotel where the British reporter stayed were written in English. Those English should be taught to Indians in schools run by the British colonial government in India

of."

Duan Qirui and Xu Shichang couldn't help but smile. Although Zhao Tianlin's emergency joke was not very funny, it was still a story about shooting himself in the foot. It was worth a laugh.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became harmonious and happy again.
Chapter completed!