The dinner was held in a restaurant where dinner was often gathered, that is, the restaurant near the administration building where Qin Xiaoman said that he had eaten with Hu Wenkai for the first time.

It was an ordinary and quiet evening, the lights on both sides of the street had just been lit, a short whistle sounded in the small square not far in front of the library, and in a short time cadets who had hurriedly trotted with books in their hands signed in front of several military vehicles. The whistle of the small train sounded in the distance, reminding the students of the old campus that the train was about to start in ten minutes.

Young people on the street gathered in groups toward the cafeteria, young boys generally wearing blue trousers and a short-sleeved white shirt with Far Eastern University printed on their chests. Guo Bingwen and his entourage originally planned to stay here for no more than a day, and they didn't bring a change of clothes with them, and it is normal not to change clothes for two or three days in these days. However, in the hotel room, they each prepared a set of Far Eastern University clothes.

Liang Qichao personally came forward to entertain the guests of several universities to give enough face, this matter was originally Hu Wenkai's, but Hu Wenkai is a figure and can't be seen, either in Shanghai or Xuzhou.

Hu Wenkai's famous saying: The literati's Qinggao is not seen in a luxurious life, when he goes out and has a car, eats and has good wine, Qinggao can be measured by money.

The guests were seated in order according to the seat card, each person had a pack of cigarettes and a cigar in front of them, and the wine was chosen by Yanghe and Moutai at will, and there was wine to choose if they were not satisfied with the liquor. Eight cold dishes and the famous local old hen soup on the table have been served, Liang Qichao beckoned everyone to drink some soup and eat a few bites of food first, and it was tiring enough to visit all day.

"The first time I came to Tianfen, I was deceived by Hu Wenkai, I thought it was a big place, who knew that at the end of the day, my feet were blistered, and it was not possible to visit here without a car. Let's drink some soup first, the people in the world are one family, you don't need to be polite, this meal is Hu Wenkai's private money. ”

Guo Bingwen turned around and asked Tian Zhiliang: "Zhiliang, isn't this a treat from Far Eastern University?" ”

"Principal Guo, as long as you go down to the restaurant here, it's all private guests, and there is no cost for eating and drinking here. Principal Liang brought the boss's secretary to settle the bill today, as long as the principal invites the boss, the boss will definitely settle the bill, who let the boss be Principal Liang's closed disciple. Tian Zhiliang replied enviously.

Not only Guo Bingwen is curious, in fact, everyone is curious, as usual, it should be Far Eastern University for official business, how it turned into a private treat. Listening to Tian Zhiliang's explanation, I still don't understand.

Liang Qichao had to explain the financial system here.

"All government departments, universities, and companies on our side have no entertainment fees, and all employees can buy meal vouchers at cost price. If you find that there are food and drink expenses in the account, the person in charge will be punished, and the accountant will also be dismissed. ”

"My student said that work is work, and work does not include eating and drinking, even if it is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol on weekdays. Except for major celebrations. ”

Xu Zhimo also accompanied the guests from various schools with Liang Qichao, where he met several familiar friends, and several people sat at a table and talked.

"Shima, how did you get to Far Eastern University? I remember you were going to Beijing. ”

"I was preparing to go to Beijing, and I was recruited by a letter from my tutor, but the conditions and academic freedom atmosphere at Far Eastern University are much better than those in Beijing. Some time ago, Hu Shi also lived here for a week, do you know what Hu Shi said? ”

"What did you say? He's got big eyes. ”

"Hehe, Far Eastern University is simply burning money, Peking University will be satisfied if he wants one-third of his money, the conditions are too good, there is no school in China that can compare with him, and it will definitely be a world-class university in three years."

"Shima, people are touting you, and you should take it seriously and show it off."

"I don't know if he touts it or not, but Far Eastern University has poached a lot of professors from several famous universities in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and they have been given double salaries plus laboratories, do you know how many professors there are? Seventy-eight foreign full professors are now teaching at Far Eastern University. ”

"Oh my God, that's a lot."

Xu Zhimo said proudly: "Drink first today, and I'll drive you to Tianfen to participate in tonight's poetry salon." ”

"Do you have a car?"

"A Ford sedan given by my junior brother was given to me for transportation."

"Your junior brother?"

"Well, Hu Wenkai, the youngest general."

A group of people showed strange expressions on their faces, Hu Wenkai gave away a car, isn't it a dime.

After Guo Bingwen visited the industrial base, he felt a little more confident in his heart, and he felt proud when he picked up his wine glass. Communicate with a few colleagues from Nanjing at the same table, and find Liang Qichao with a wine glass.

"Ren Gong, several of our colleges and universities from Nanjing fully agree with the expansion of enrollment and the formation of a university alliance, and are ready to entrust Far Eastern University to help us organize examinations to recruit 3,000 new students."

"Bingwen, drink first, I wrote down this matter, and the wine table doesn't talk about business." Liang Qichao smiled and patted Guo Bingwen on the shoulder and said.

"Ren Gong, our Zhejiang higher education institutions also entrusted Far Eastern University to enroll 1,000 new students." The president of Zhejiang University stood up and said loudly at Dai Jitao's signal.

At this time, all eyes were focused on the group of ten people from Soochow University, and the vice president who led the team was about to stand up and speak.

Liang Qichao said: "Drinking doesn't talk about business, and it doesn't count if you talk about it now." There are a lot of details that we need to discuss together, and we'll talk about that tomorrow morning. ”

Tian Zhiliang is a student who graduated from Jinling University, and when he meets his alma mater in a foreign land, he naturally toasts one by one.

"Zhiliang, you've only graduated for two years, and you've become a governor so soon."

"Mr. Zhang, I graduated the year before last, and I just happened to apply for the examination when I met Xingye Industry recruiting employees, and Qin Xiaoman, who gave a speech on the stage today, is also a graduate of our school. I'm still average, Du Zijuan of our same session is already one of the five-member ruling group in Anhui. ”

"Du Zijuan? Is that the Suzhou girl who went to France to study in the middle of the way? ”

"Yes, it's her, I just came back from her the other day."

"My God, your leaders really dare to use people, I saw all young people in their twenties today."

"Teacher Zhang, the boss said that people in their thirties can't get rid of the feudal cruelty in their heads, so they don't dare to use it."

The teacher smiled awkwardly, because he happened to be in his forties this year, and he was in the age range that Hu Wenkai said.

"Zhiliang, how is your salary here?"

"The salary is okay, there is a governor's salary and a salary from the company, which adds up to about two or three hundred oceans a month. In addition, the company also gave me a low-interest loan of 30,000 yuan. ”

This Teacher Zhang obviously can't sit still, people are more popular than people, this Tian Zhiliang is his student has only graduated for a few years, and his salary is a little higher than him, not to mention a low-interest loan of 30,000 yuan.

"Zhiliang, do you have this low-interest loan from the Far Eastern University teacher?"

"There should be, the specific amount varies, but their benefits are much better than ours, and the boss has built hundreds of villas in Tianxing Town for them to settle in."

Originally, many people pricked up their ears to listen to their conversation, and when they heard this, they gathered one after another.

"What villa?"

Dai Jitao took over and replied: "General Hu has built more than 200 villas in Tianxing Town for scholars with university education or above to live in, but it is possible to work in Tianxing Town or Far Eastern University for at least half a year every year. Now more than 100 sets have been occupied. ”

Dai Jitao continued: "In fact, the expansion of school enrollment is also a last resort, we have less than 20,000 college graduates every year, and the shortage of college graduates in Jiangsu every year is tens of thousands, not counting the gap in Shanghai. ”

"To develop the economy, talent savings is the first element, without high-quality talents, airplanes can not be driven, machine tools can not be used, not to mention scientific research. The most important idea is that if it has not been nurtured by the university, it will not be able to keep up with the rapid changes in the world. ”

"Only our universities in Jiangnan will unite to share faculty to create a close alliance of super universities, and prepare for the upcoming comprehensive economic and social development in advance."

"We have provided 200,000 yuan for the development and construction of various schools, this is only this year's share, according to what I know, next year's share will increase, but it also depends on this year's expansion."

Liang Qichao interjected on the side and said: "In the name of the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Shanghai tour envoys, I announce that 1,000 full scholarships will be provided to the schools participating in the expansion. ”

When these words came out, everyone remembered that Mr. Liang Qichao still had the official position of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui and Shanghai patrol envoy on his shoulders. Who is the boss in these three provinces and one city? Mr. Liang Qichao.

That night, the vice president of Soochow University approached Tian Zhiliang and asked Tian Zhiliang to send a car to send one of their teachers back to Suzhou overnight to report on today's situation and ask the president to make a decision. Tian Zhiliang arranged for a vehicle to rush to Nantong overnight to send the teacher across the river.

At nine o'clock in the morning of the next day, several school guests gathered in the small conference room of the library to hold the first meeting of the Jiangnan University Alliance. This meeting was marked by a significant contribution to later historical accounts.

First of all, it was established that Far Eastern University played a leading role in the universities in the south of the Yangtze River, and the secretariat of the university alliance was located in Far Eastern University in Tianxing Town. The expansion of enrollment in colleges and universities in Jiangnan was immediately implemented and published in the form of documents in newspapers, periodicals and radio.

Second, all universities participating in the alliance can freely move personnel with the title of professor, and encourage scientific researchers to participate in the technical research of scientific research institutions under the premise of ensuring the teaching tasks of the university. Of course, there are only scientific research institutions of Xingye Industrial Company on this land.

In terms of the setting of teaching disciplines in colleges and universities, this conference put forward intentional suggestions. Nanjing's colleges and universities focus on mechanics, architecture, literature, and mathematics. Soochow University focuses on liberal arts, electronics, and chemical engineering, while Zhejiang universities focus on physics, astronomy, oceanography, and medicine. Far Eastern University focuses on basic disciplines and mechanical engineering.

The last few schools unanimously demanded that President Liang Qichao give equal treatment to professors in all schools. Liang Qichao was happy to make a decision on the spot, and the professors of the universities participating in the alliance awarded the low-interest loan qualification of 10,000 yuan to Industrial Bank.