After Zhou Hexuan finished talking about Legalism, he talked about a bunch of Confucianism, Taoism, and ink, so that George Bernard Shaw had an understanding of the hundred schools of thought in China. Then he talked about the law of the development of human civilization and discussed the rise and decline of various civilizations in ancient and modern China and foreign countries.

George Bernard Shaw is a famous dramatist, and his political ideas about progressive socialism were still influenced by the Max Webers and his wife, and not all of them were put forward by their own ability.

Max Weber wrote a book called Confucianism and Taoism and a book called Hinduism and Buddhism. If it were Weber and Zhou Hexuan chatting now, the two would definitely have dealings with each other and argue fiercely, because each other's knowledge level is relatively close.

But George Bernard Shaw seemed to be powerless, he did not understand Chinese culture at all, let alone the so-called history of human civilization. The more Zhou Hexuan said, the more dazed George Bernard Shaw became, and he understood it, but he didn't know how to refute it.

In front of Zhou Hexuan's rich and powerful knowledge, George Bernard Shaw's little humor is completely useless, and he sits there like a fool.

Lin Yutang, a brain-dead fan of George Bernard Shaw, saw that his idol was deflated, and he was also a little anxious. However, as a Chinese, Lin Yutang looked forward to Zhou Hexuan's victory, and the mood of suffering from gains and losses was extremely entangled.

Cai Yuanpei held the mentality of watching a good show, laughing and not saying a word throughout the whole process, and at the same time secretly surprised by the wealth of Zhou Hexuan's knowledge.

Song Meiling quietly remembered the content of Zhou Hexuan's conversation, she was a qualified listener, and by the way, she could go back to her husband to talk about what she had seen.

Mrs. Lampson and other foreign ladies looked at Zhou Hexuan with an obsessive expression. They belong to the idle people who have nothing to do, etc., and they usually like to have fun and pastime, and prefer to communicate with university scholars and great artists to show their taste and identity.

Vivien Li sat next to Zhou Hexuan, watching her man become the focus of the audience, she was very happy in her heart, and she felt some pride in honor.

Zhou Hexuan finally concluded: "Western civilization renaissance on the basis of reflecting on ancient Greek civilization, and with the help of many shining points of Chinese civilization, developed a prosperous modern civilization." Can we say that the Westerners of the Renaissance were not cultured? No. China is also in the Renaissance era, reflecting on ancient Chinese civilization while learning from Western civilization, with the ultimate goal of developing a modern civilization belonging to China. Can you say that there is no culture in China now? Of course not. China is now in the throes of pain, on the one hand, it has stopped its ancient culture, and on the other hand, it has not learned Western culture in place, so it seems that there is no culture. Mr. George Bernard Shaw, please give China time, fifty years is enough! ”

George Bernard Shaw could only laugh self-deprecatingly: "I'm afraid I won't live that long." ”

Zhou Hexuan said: "I want you to retract your irresponsible remarks. If you think that there is no culture in China, then please study Chinese culture carefully, just like your good friend Mr. Weber. When you understand Chinese civilization, it's not too late to say this. ”

"Okay, I'll take it back, I won't say that China has no culture anymore." George Bernard Shaw did not dare to continue the discussion. The more Zhou Hexuan talked, the more ignorant George Bernard Shaw became, and he didn't do this kind of embarrassing thing.

The Chinese present all laughed, and it is really precious to be recognized by Westerners.

In order to show his demeanor, George Bernard Shaw sighed: "Mr. Zhou, I have always treated you as a Westerner. But I have changed my mind now, you are indeed a Chinese and have a thorough understanding of your country's culture. I also believe that there will be more and more Chinese like you, and China is an ancient country full of hope. ”

This sentence is equivalent to being soft, Song Meiling took the lead in applauding, and praised George Bernard Shaw's generosity.

Although Mrs. Lampson did not understand the professional content, she was very interested in the historical anecdotes of various countries, and turned the topic of the salon to the anecdotes of various countries.

At this moment, those foreign ladies and noblewomen spoke one after another, each telling their own country's historical anecdotes. Zhou Hexuan interjected from time to time, no matter who he talked to, he could talk energetically, anyway, he had the benefits of a traverser, as long as he had read the books and heard the stories, he could remember them.

The more George Bernard Shaw listened, the more shocked he became, and he felt that Zhou Hexuan was as knowledgeable as a sea, as if he knew everything. At the same time, he had another thought: I will never chat with Zhou Hexuan again in the future, and I can't keep up with the rhythm at all!

When he went back that night, Lin Yutang found his good friend Lu Xun, and the two drank wine together at a roadside stall.

Lin Yutang said excitedly: "Mr. Zhou is really amazing, he made Mr. George Bernard Shaw speechless and publicly admitted his mistakes. ”

Lu Xun shook his head and said: "Xiao Shi, don't mention it, it's a person who sells fame and reputation." ”

Lin Yutang said with a smile: "He said today that he will no longer say that China has no culture, and that China is an ancient country full of hope." ”

"Oh?" Lu Xun was a little surprised, "Does he really admit his mistakes?" ”

Lin Yutang hurriedly told the story of the incident, and Lu Xun said: "This is called Li Ghost meeting Li Kui, a learned liar meets a real scholar, he dares not to admit his mistakes and can only continue to make a fool of himself." ”

Lin Yutang was a little unhappy: "Mr. George Bernard Shaw shouldn't talk nonsense, but he shouldn't be a scholarly liar." George Bernard Shaw's plays are excellent, his own humor is admirable, and he has openly expressed his support for China's war of resistance, and he is also an international friend. ”

"Huh." Lu Xun laughed dryly. He felt that Lin Yutang had gone mad, and now that China's world is in difficulty, he still advocates humor, and the situation in China is a big black humor!

Lu Xun used to like Mingzhe to protect himself, but as the national situation became worse and worse, his approach became more and more radical. For example, when he was going to Beiping at the end of the year, the Communist Party entrusted him with the help of the Left League to call for trouble-besieging the Beiping government, calling for democracy and resistance against Japan, Lu Xun immediately agreed, not caring about his own safety at all.

People change with the environment, take Lu Xun and Zhou Zuoren as examples.

When he was young, Zhou Zuoren was extremely aggressive, his ability to write articles and scold people was not weak at all, and he also liked to scold by name. But Zhang Zuolin wielded a butcher's knife and killed a group, Zhou Zuoren immediately confessed, and now he has changed to eating fasting and reading Buddha and writing literary and artistic prose.

And Lu Xun used to be more afraid of death, and he resolutely refused to do dangerous things. But when the real national disaster came, Lu Xun's waist straightened up more and more, and the more his friends were slaughtered, the louder he spoke, and now he has become the spiritual leader of the left-wing writers' group.

When Lin Yutang and Lu Xun were chatting, Song Meiling was also talking to Chang Kaishen and expounding Zhou Hexuan's explanation of Legalism.

Chang Kaishen thought of the domestic situation, closed his eyes and muttered to himself: "Magic, art, potential, trinity, this is the study of the emperor, it makes me suddenly!" In the past, those scholars were all wine bags and rice bags, and saying that Legalism is governing the country according to law is just nonsense, and I don't like Legalism anymore. ”

Chang Kaishen is not good at reading and knows little about traditional culture, but he is a loyal supporter of traditional culture. His philosophy is still the Western-style one, what middle school is for the body, Western learning for use, hoping to find the concept of governing the country in traditional culture.

Now hearing Zhou Hexuan's explanation to the Legalists, Chang Kaishen's interest was immediately aroused, and he opened his eyes and called the adjutant in: "What are the arrangements for tomorrow?" Can you spare some time? ”

The adjutant immediately replied: "Bench, you have time tomorrow afternoon." ”

Chang Kaishen instructed: "Okay, you inform Zhou Hexuan and let him come to rest tomorrow afternoon...... Forget it, I'll go to him, this person eats soft and not hard. ”