Cixi's words came out, and the ministers under the court were all trembling and did not dare to speak, even Zhang Yi couldn't help but be taken by Cixi's momentum.

Don't look at Cixi as a first-class role in the late Qing Dynasty who brought disaster to the country and the people, but when it is the turn of power and means, and the turn of killing and deciding, she is definitely a ruthless role that cannot be ignored. Otherwise, Su Shun and other regents of the late Qing generation, the Empress Dowager Ci'an and Prince Gong? It is impossible for such powerful figures to be submissive to him.

Zhang Yi said in a deep voice: "Lafayette is wise, as long as Lafayette can call the shots for Wechen and make Wechen concentrate on training, Wechen will definitely train another tiger and wolf division for the Qing Dynasty!" ”

Cixi said loudly: "Okay, Jianzhi, our mother and daughter will hand over this matter to you, and when the Sino-Japanese war is over, the mourning family will order you to be fully responsible for this matter, you must do things well for the mourning family and the emperor." ”

Zhang Yi replied: "The minister obeys the order." ”

Emperor Guangxu was in a good mood and said: "Okay, since that's the case, it's so decided, Jianzhi, don't be in a hurry to go back, stay in the capital for three days, compared to you who have been wandering in Fanbang all these years, and you haven't seen the people and things in the capital, you can just take a look." Passed the decree, gave Zhang Yi 3,000 taels of silver, 100 horses of brocade, and the Baron's Mansion was built from now on. It's not early, I'm in a good mood today, I'm in a good mood today, I'll hold a banquet in the palace, and invite the heroes who have returned to the country. ”

Zhang Yi hurriedly thanked him.

The next day, Zhang Yi didn't lead anyone, just walked out on the street, and soon it was noon, Zhang Yi walked into a tea house, ready to eat something.

After finding a seat, Zhang Yi sat down and waited for the meal.

In the private room next door, two people were talking. Originally, Zhang Yi didn't care about drinking tea quietly. At this time, one of the people inside said: "Brother Fusheng, Qichao has heard of his brother's name a long time ago, and he only met today, which is really a blessing for Sansheng." ”

Another laughed: "You're welcome, you're welcome." Zhuo Ru, this time let the master and apprentice go to Beijing to catch the exam, only to see each other this time, in the next has long been famous for the South China Sea, but the fate of the side, do not want to meet in the capital today, it is really a blessing, needless to say, the foolish brother also has some property in the capital, and please do not be polite to the virtuous brother and the teacher, I have already swept the way, you just stay, I also have to ask the Nanhai brother for advice every day. ”

"Resurrection, Zhuo Ru, Nanhai ......" Zhang Yi didn't care at first, but now when he heard the words spoken by these two people, his heart moved slightly, this, it won't be so coincidental, I was able to meet here, Tan Sitong and Liang Qichao, who became famous in the Qing Dynasty in the future, these two people are the people of the late Qing Dynasty in the future, especially Liang Qichao, who is talented, shocking the world, for literature, politics, and education, all of which are unique for a while, if you get acquainted with these people here, it will be a great help for your future career.

At this time, the two people in the private room were still continuing to talk. Liang Qichao asked: "Brother Fusheng, I don't know what you think of the current Sino-Japanese war?" ”

Tan Sitong on the opposite side sighed lightly and said: "Zhuo Ru, there are only two of us here, and I won't hide it from you, today's Qing Dynasty is really in decline, even the small country of small Japan wants to come over and take a bite, this Korean battle, if it weren't for Nie Gongting and the rising star of the Huai Army, Zhang Yi was there, I am afraid that the Japanese army's vanguard would have arrived at the Yalu River by now." Look at that Ye Zhichao, what the hell, thousands of people, didn't even hold on for one night, and was beaten by the Japanese army, it's too wretched. In today's Qing Dynasty, famous generals are withering, where are there any talents? Civil officials are greedy for money, military attaches are sparing their lives, and those Eight Banners are even more outrageous, they only know how to walk dogs and fight cocks every day, and they are idle. ”

Liang Qichao responded and said: "Yes, yes, Brother Fusheng, now the Western powers are thriving day by day, changing with each passing day, but I have thousands of miles of great rivers and mountains, rich in things and treasures, outstanding people, but stagnant, sinking day by day, the court is no longer inspirational to change, I am afraid that sooner or later we will become the food in the mouths of the great powers, and there are no bones left to be swallowed. ”

Tan Sitong said: "Zhuo Ru, now the world has changed greatly, our Qing Dynasty is always guarding the ancestors' set is not good, for today's plan, only the effective law of the Western powers, the implementation of the law can be changed, and the sooner the implementation of the better, in my spare time, I often read some books about the Western powers, now England is the most powerful, the ship is strong, has sailed the gunboats to all over the world, wanton invasion, our China is a country of etiquette, the invasion of other countries can not be done, but we have a lot of resources, do not need this invasion, We only need to carry out reform on our territory, follow the example of England, establish a constitutional monarchy, and reform the people's livelihood to naturally make the country rich and strong, and not be bullied. ”

Liang Qichao sighed: "Brother Fusheng, what you said is reasonable, my teacher Kang Nanhai has also been writing several books recently, and plans to publish them publicly after a while. ”

Tan Sitong was surprised: "Zhuoru, what you received is real, what is Brother Nanhai's masterpiece about?" When will it be published? When the time comes, the foolish brother will have a sneak peek."

Liang Qichao said with a smile: "That's natural, when the time comes, once the teacher's work is finished, he will definitely personally present a copy to the resurrected brother." This time, the teacher wrote a book called "Confucius Reform Examination", seeking the words of the sages from the way of Confucius and Mencius, and supporting us in implementing the reform of the law. ”

Tan Sitong nodded and said: "Zhuo Ru, Brother Nanhai has far-sightedness, he understands that if he wants to implement the law change now, he will be hindered by the diehards, so he actually found a unique way to seek the basis from the way of Confucius and Mencius. ”

Liang Qichao said with a smile: "Thank you for the praise of Brother Fusheng, the teacher will hear it, and he will be complacent and take him as a confidant." ”

Tan Sitong sighed lightly: "It's a pity, Brother Nanhai always thinks that we should seek a good way to change the law from Japan and Russia, in fact, it is not necessary, looking at the world's powers, Britain, France and Germany are the real world powers, Russia and Japan are just second-rate countries, if we only focus on Russia and Japan, I am afraid it is not enough, we should also look broader." ”

Liang Qichao smiled and said: "Brother Fusheng, these are all details, the most important thing is to promote the reform first, as for which country to imitate, this can be postponed, no matter which country's reform has merit, we should learn from it." ”

Tan Sitong laughed and said, "What Zhuo Ru said is very true. ”

At this time, Zhang Yi couldn't sit down anymore, went straight to the private room, bowed to the end, and said: "In front of you, there are two gentlemen, Tan Fusheng and Liang Zhuoru, the kid is polite!" ”