Qiu Jin was worried that Chen Ke would be unhappy if he rejected Mr. Ma Xiangbo's invitation so bluntly. She seemed to easily put her right arm on the table beside her, but she sat up straight, and a little anxious look appeared on her face. And Yu Youren also had an irritable look. Mr. Ma Xiangbo asked him to invite Chen Ke to give a lecture, and even Yan Fu came forward. thought it should be very easy, but Chen Keming rejected it clearly. The reason for refusal was that Chen Ke couldn't get away because of his own affairs. So you can't go to lectures.

Yu Youren is not unacceptable to this reason, what he cannot accept is Chen Ke's attitude. In general, it's always a polite refusal, not a straight one.

In comparison, Yan Fu was still calm, and Chen Ke still had that sincere smile on his face. The two looked at each other for a moment. Yan Fucai said: "Wenqing, is there really no emptiness at all? ”

"Not really. It won't be available until four months later. ”

"This kind of thing is a lecture, Wen Qing can just talk about it. But let Mr. Ma also have an explanation for the students. ”

"Mr. Yan, if you have a university question, as long as you speak, you will follow the law and will not exceed the rules. I haven't learned it yet, it's just a family talk. Zeng Tzu said, seek for others but not be loyal? Making friends and not believing them? Last time, I gave a lecture on my own, and even if something went wrong, it was because I didn't have enough knowledge. Now I have my own plan, and I'm already trembling to do my best. If you are reluctant to give a lecture, you will be disloyal and untrustworthy. ”

Hearing that Chen Ke actually used the words of the Analects, Yan Fu smiled slightly. But I heard Chen Ke continue: "I have great respect for Mr. Ma, so I will never be perfunctory about what Mr. Ma commands." It's beyond my reach. ”

After hearing this, Yan Fu couldn't help but laugh. "Since Wen Qing said so, I can't force people to make it difficult. I will reply to Mr. Ma about this. ”

Yan Fu said this, and although Qiu Jin and Yu Youren felt pity, they were finally relieved.

But I heard Yan Fu ask: "Looking at the equipment over there in Wenqing, do you want to come to the special medicine to be produced here?" ”

"Exactly."

"I don't know something, can Wen Qing give me advice."

"Please Mr. Yan speak directly."

"Wenqing announced the molecular formula of the special drug, as far as China is concerned, I am afraid that only Wenqing can produce it. But I am afraid that there are only tens of thousands of foreign countries that can be produced. Why is Wenqing cheaper than foreigners? Shouldn't the Qing Dynasty even produce a single medicine by itself? ”

Yan Fu's tone was quite kind, but the content of his words was already very dissatisfied. Chen Kezhen didn't expect Yan Fu to care so much about this matter. Qiu Jin and Yu Youren finally understood Yan Fu's purpose for coming here. Yan Fu himself naturally has no good impression of foreigners, and Chen Ke's actions aroused Yan Fu's dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Yan, I didn't know you when I made this medicine. I am a grass person, holding this medicine, and I am naturally peeped at by people with intentions at home and abroad. I'm here to make money alone, and I don't know how many people want my life. I can't handle it. If I had had been supported by someone as famous and virtuous as you at that time, I would not have been afraid. I gave this medicine to the country, and I can make a little money. But I don't know anyone like you, and although this medicine can save lives, it has a bad reputation. Ordinary people are jealous of my gains, and on the other hand, they are disdainful of me. If the heart desires, I have to live. ”

Yan Fu stared at Chen Ke, as if he wanted to see Chen Ke's true thoughts from Chen Ke's straightforward gaze.

"I announced this prescription, and those who are interested can naturally go to the medicine themselves. And the people who bought the medicine felt that I finally had the hard work to practice medicine, so that I would not be killed. I saved my life and made a little progress. I don't think I have any other options. As for what a righteous gentleman like you thinks of me, even if he is dissatisfied, he will not take my life. So I can't care about that much. ”

This was said so cutely that Qiu Jin couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. Even Yan Fu sighed softly helplessly to suppress his smile, "Wen Qing's words are pitiful. ”

Chen Ke replied with a smile: "The sage taught that you can't spare your life in doing things. I didn't sleep for a few days when I made this medicine, and I never took off my clothes except for bathing, which was easy. But Mr. Yan, I can't ask for money and die. ”

Yan Fu had already accepted Chen Ke's explanation, and after listening to Chen Ke's last words, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. Not only Yan Fu, but also Qiu Jin and Yu Youren nodded yes.

Wen Qing is proficient in the world and answers fluently. I don't know where it comes from? Yan replied.

"This ......, when I left home, my parents said that I was not allowed to report to my home. But there is no answer to this matter. ”

"I see, but there is a problem." When Yan Fu heard this, he just nodded and did not continue to ask about this matter. "Wen Qing just praised me very highly, I have a suggestion, Wen Qing can listen to it."

"Please Mr. Yan speak directly."

"I have an old relationship with Yan Shuxun of Shanghai Daotai, so I can lobby him to set up a pharmaceutical factory in a joint venture between the government and the people. Wenqing can boldly make medicines, and no one will dare to embarrass Wenqing in the future. ”

Hearing this, everyone was quite surprised. Yan Fu suggested this, making it clear that he wanted to help Chen Ke. As Yan Fu's identity, he is so in love with a stranger, and he is only afraid of some articles.

"Mr. Yan, I have a request."

"Please."

"There is no problem in running a pharmaceutical factory, but on the civil side, we must ask Mr. Yan to come forward. All the shares are owned by Mr. Yan, and I do all the pharmaceutical business. If I share the dividends, I will ask for as much as Mr. Yan gives me. If Mr. Yan could not agree to do so, I would not be able to agree to the joint establishment of a pharmaceutical company. ”

Chen Ke's answer was much more unexpected than Qiu Jin and Yu Youren. However, Yan Fu has been in officialdom for a long time and knows what Chen Ke means. He pondered for a moment, and then sighed: "Wen Qing is really smart. ”

"I'm just trying to save my life. If it weren't for the presence of people like Mr. Yan, I wouldn't have dared to participate in such a thing if I had a few dares. ”

"Then I will notify Wen Qing when I have news, and I will leave today." After Yan Fu finished speaking, he got up.

"Please wait a minute, Mr. Yan." Chen Ke took out the book from the drawer and wrote a few words on a piece of paper, "This is the "Theory of Heavenly Evolution" that you made, please sign it with your name." After speaking, Chen Ke even handed the book and paper to Yan Fu.

Yan Fu glanced at the book and immediately felt good. The book has obviously been flipped over many times, and the covers and edges of the pages are a little blackened. The corners of the book are also somewhat rounded. But it is very neat, and there are no wrinkles and damages, which shows that the reader cherishes it very much. But I saw that the words "Qi Huishen" were written on the paper.

"Who is Qi Huishen?" Yan replied.

"It's my friend. You've seen you, and he has a lot of admiration for you. He had read this book countless times. ”

Yan Fu smiled, walked to the table and picked up the brush that Qi Huishen had just used, and wrote the words "Mr. Qi Huishen Save, Yan Fu gift" on the title page. And he got up and departed. When passing through the courtyard, the young people already knew that the famous Yan Fu was coming, and when they saw him come out, everyone lined up left and right, sandwiched the group in the middle, and greeted Yan Fu one after another. Yan Fu nodded to everyone with a calm expression, this kind of demeanor is indeed not comparable to Chen Ke.

Chen Ke and Qiu Jin sent the two to the street. Before parting, Yu Youren said: "Xuanqing, I live in Fudan Public School now, and Xuanqing will please talk about it when he is free." ”

Qiu Jin nodded in agreement, and the two sides dispersed. The students watched Yan Fu's figure disappear into the corner of the street, and saw Chen Ke walking back, so they ran back to the courtyard one after another.

When he returned to the house, he saw Qi Huishen holding the book and blowing gently on the undried ink. A look of overjoy. Seeing Chen Ke come in, he carefully put down the book and said repeatedly: "Thank you, thank you!" ”

Chen Ke smiled: "Work!" ”

Qiu Jin and Chen Ke sat down again, and then asked, "Wen Qing, why didn't you agree to Mr. Ma's invitation?" ”

"Sister Qiu, Tianhua said that you know that he brought more than two dozen people back."

"Hmm."

"You see there are dozens of people in the courtyard, and I'm already too busy just to give lectures to these comrades. Moreover, we, the Huangpu Publishing House, are about to organize a social survey. I don't have time to go to Fudan at all. ”

"Social surveys? What to investigate? ”

"The first social survey was about the population of Shanghai. Where did they come from, what did they live on, and what did they have plans? ”

"Huh?" Qiu Jin didn't understand this.

"Revolution, you have to know why you want to revolution. I don't know what China is like now, how can I know how to go about revolution? It is necessary to understand the situation of the people. Oh, let me introduce you, this Comrade Qi Huishen is the leader of the research team of this social survey. ”

Qi Huishen and Qiu Jin greeted each other, exchanged a few casual greetings, and continued to write.

Looking at Chen Ke's tired appearance, Qiu Jin smiled: "Fang Cai Wenqing and Mr. Yan Fu answered each other fluently, and they were full of spirit. Why is it wilting now? ”

"People like Mr. Yan Fu are not easy to talk to. You have to be energetic to talk to him. Chen Ke wiped his face and sighed. Zi said: A gentleman is easy to do but difficult to say. If you don't say it, you don't say it; and its making people also, instrumental things. ”

Qiu Jin knew that Chen Keguo's learning was not too bad, but when she heard such a drop of her schoolbag, she was quite unaccustomed to it. Fortunately, Chen Ke immediately answered.

"Mr. Yan came this time to see what I was capable of. Whether or not to give lectures, as well as the pharmaceutical thing, was not the main purpose of his trip at all. I'm not really a polite person. Now I have to cooperate with Mr. Yan's pace, and I'm tired to death. ”

Hearing this, Qiu Jin just smiled. Qi Huishen raised his head slightly and glanced at Chen Ke. Chen Ke aligned will be deep and happy. Qi Huishen buried his head and continued to write. Although he was very skeptical about why Chen Ke wanted to say these more confidential words to Qiu Jin, Qi Hui believed Chen Ke deeply. knew that Chen Ke would not do things indiscriminately. Whatever the doubts, they can be raised at today's party meeting. He's not in a hurry.

After Chen Ke analyzed Yan Fu's purpose, Chen Tianhua just finished the lecture, and the three of them were naturally overjoyed when they reunited. When everyone went out to eat together, Yan Fu had already arrived at Ma Xiangbo's house. Along the way, Yu Youren tried to talk to Yan Fu about today's events, but Yan Fu replied lightly, but did not continue to speak. Yu Youren didn't dare to say much. The two went to Mr. Ma in silence, and Yu Youren reported the results of the trip, and left with interest.

"A few words, how do you feel when you see Chen Ke."

"He's currying favor with me." Yan Fu waved the demeanor that made Yu Youren dare not speak, and replied easily.

"Oh, you are such a big man, he naturally wants to please." Mr. Ma made his own tea and poured it for the two of them.

"When I saw this person, I remembered the Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the way. Cao Cao commented on Yuan Shao, doing big things and sacrificing his life, and forgetting his life when he saw small profits. This Chen Ke is only twenty-five years old, but he looks like a hero. After the evaluation, Yan Fu told Mr. Ma Xiangbo today's events in detail. Mr. Ma has never been interested in such intrigues, and he doesn't pay much attention to them.

After Yan Fu finished speaking, he asked lightly: "What about the few dishes that are ready to treat this Chen Wenqing?" ”

"Mr. Xiangbo, the last time you saw me, you said that you think this Chen Ke will inevitably cause trouble in the world. Why is that? ”

Mr. Ma Xiangbo thought for a moment before he said: "There is a volume in his book, which talks about the changes in the social system, directly points to the current shortcomings, and says it vaguely, never mentioning the word revolution. But as long as you believe his book, it will inevitably overthrow the imperial court. I have heard many revolutionary parties say that although they are also patriotic, if they want to go out according to what they say, you can always see that they are extremely selfish. Although Chen Ke's book is a family statement, it is used to interpret the ancient and modern affairs of China, but it is also reasonable and flawless. Most importantly, it turned out to be selfless. Not to mention the future, just now, the students have been discussing it in a boiling boil. Many people have begun to discuss how to overthrow the imperial court. What kind of industrial state should be established after the overthrow of the imperial court. Hey......"

Yan Fu nodded, "That Chen Ke knows how to advance and retreat, he is not greedy for small profits, he has good knowledge, and his bearing is quite extraordinary. But if it was in the Taiping period, even if he wrote this book, he might not be able to do anything. But when the chaos has become a mess today, Chen Ke's intention to write this book is so obvious that even his parents dare not let Chen Ke report himself. And I see that he has a lot of young people gathered there now. When these people learn Chen Ke's book, they will definitely not give up with the imperial court. Hmph, there is no need to say what Chen Ke wants to do. ”

Hearing Yan Fu's unkind tone, Mr. Ma Xiangbo asked with some concern: "A few questions, you don't want to go to ......"

"The change of Gengzi, as well as the killing of those six people by the imperial court, is already perverse. I'm not going to snitch. Chen Ke wrote a book and said that if you gather people, as long as you let him own the land, it will be chaos immediately. But Mr. Xiangbo, I have already decided to accept Chen Ke as a disciple. I took him as a disciple, not for myself. I'd like to help him out and see what he can do. And Chen Ke has a request for me now, and he always has to listen to me. Second, if he really becomes the climate, there will be some critical juncture in the world in the future, and at that time, I will have to say something anyway. As his teacher, Chen Ke will always listen to him. ”

The idea of accepting Chen Ke as a disciple was first put forward by Mr. Ma Xiangbo. But he didn't expect Yan Fu to make up his mind so quickly, and Mr. Ma Xiangbo was a little puzzled. "The matter of accepting him as a disciple can be slowly figured out, and there is no need to worry about a few things."

Yan Fu shook his head slightly, "Chen Ke is like Liu Bei, looking generous and righteous, but he is a hero in the world, and he will never be subservient to others. If it was someone else, there was an appointment with Mr. Xiangbo, and he would lean on himself no matter what. But Na Chen Ke was dismissive of this. Although he said it politely, he refused to borrow the name of Mr. Xiangbo in the slightest. If I were to do it slowly, Chen Ke would not want to throw himself under my door. If other methods were used, Chen Kena would be very shrewd, and he might not fall into the hub of others. And I don't really know how to play these little tricks. simply asked him to be a disciple openly. Chen Ke has a request for me now, and he will definitely not refuse. ”

Seeing that Yan Fu said it simply, Mr. Ma knew that he had made up his mind, but he was a little worried about Yan Fu, and he sighed, "This is what I have been tired of." ”

Mr. Xiangbo said seriously. As far as Chen Ke's words and deeds are concerned, they are not enough to be my disciple. In the future, I will visit him often. If he is really upright and righteous, observes words and looks, and considers the generation of the next generation, I will accept him as a disciple. If he is just a disobedient person who takes kindness, then there is no need to mention the matter of accepting him as a disciple. ”

Mr. Ma Xiangbo is proficient in Chinese studies, and he knows that the conditions put forward by Yan Fu are actually the standard of Confucius's theory of a virtuous gentleman. Yan Fu started as the chief teacher in the Beiyang Naval Master School, that is, the dean. He has always been the principal of the Beiyang Sailor School. Students are treated very strictly. Since he made such a decision today, he would never slack off on Chen Ke's investigation. The sage's theory of the virtuous gentleman is only so demanding, and Ma Xiangbo feels that Chen Ke may not be able to pass Yan Fu's investigation. It's a little relieved.

The two chatted about Fudan Public School for a while, and Yan Fu got up to say goodbye.

Walking on the road, Yan Fu felt a little weak-hearted, and he was afraid that Mr. Ma Xiangbo would be worried, so he didn't dare to say too much. Yan Fu started as a Nanyang sailor, and went through hardships on the road to serve the country, and had many failures and unforgettable painful memories.

Especially after the fall of the Beiyang Naval Division in the First Sino-Japanese War, Yan Fu almost had suicidal thoughts. Later, he wrote the book "The Theory of Heavenly Evolution". In the year of Gengzi, the Eight-Nation Coalition invaded Tianjin. In the early morning of June 17, the invading army captured the Dagukou Fort, and then drove a large number of men and horses into Tianjin. On the morning of the 27th, a unit dominated by the Russian army poured countless shells, and the Tianjin Machinery Bureau, which was founded in 1868, became a battlefield. So far, a machine bureau with huge investment and painstaking operation for more than 30 years and a sailor school that has been operating for 20 years have all been destroyed by foreign powers.

When the Beiyang Sailor School collapsed, Yan Fu was the principal. When he was forced to leave the school amid the rumbling of cannons, Yan Fu burst into tears. At this time, Lafayette had already taken Guangxu and the court minister "West Hunting" to go. Yan Fu had to avoid going to Shanghai and live in Changkangli, Zhabei. Since then, he has lived a life of running north and south and eating everywhere.

However, Yan Fu later heard that the alternate Qianzong Yongde "knew that he could not defend it, and he was afraid that the gunpowder would attract the enemy, so he waved his troops and dispersed, and burned his arsenal with gunpowder, and died with the enemy." He still had a vague impression of the officer, as if he had a big beard and a burly build. It was introduced once by someone unknown. But he did not speak. This low-ranking officer still sacrificed his life for righteousness, and he and the "Queen Mother" and "Emperor" who lived at the top of the Qing Dynasty ran fast and escaped with their lives.

After that, Yan Fu's career collapsed, not only did the Westernists lose power, but he also had some self-exile. In the past few years, Yan has repeatedly pondered the way to save the country. But I always feel like I can't grasp the point. What if you run a school, even if you start a Westernization movement. The imperial court was defeated again and again. China has always found no way forward.

But after reading Chen Ke's book "Chinese Cultural Inheritance and the Rise of Materialism", Yan Fu finally saw a clear path pointed out. Yan Fu is a master of Chinese studies, and he can see it very clearly, Chen Ke has a lot of strong words in this book, and even knows that it is wrong, but he is vague. In these places, he felt that Chen Ke, a twenty-five-year-old young man, could have such attainments. If you don't have enough knowledge, you will inevitably use strong words. However, after listening to Chen Ke's lectures several times, he thoroughly understood that Chen Ke's exposition on China was nothing more than a banner for his own theory, and Chen Ke focused on the future rather than the past. In Chen's class, the young man paints a clear picture of a future industrial China.

Mr. Ma Xiangbo had not been to Chen Ke's lectures, so he did not know. Moreover, Mr. Ma Xiangbo has never been an official after all, he is just a literati who runs a school. I'm afraid that I won't understand it if I listen to it. The same goes for the students in the audience.

Yan Fu has been an official all the way, from south to north, from factory to school, and has also stayed in the court. He understands. Chen Ke so clearly explained the blueprint of a new country, a new government, and even a lot of specific operations. Among the people in the audience, Yan Fu believed that only he could really understand.

That Chen Ke must be the son of a high-ranking official and dignitary family in the imperial court. Chen Ke said today that "parents are not allowed to report their own homes", and Yan Fu understands very well. When Chen Ke rebelled, it would definitely not be a petty fight. It's sure to shock the world. If his details are known, his family will inevitably be beheaded.

But Yan Fu doesn't care about these anymore. When he was young, he went to study at the British Naval Academy with Liu Buyun, Lin Taizeng, Jiang Chaoying, Fang Boqian, He Xinchuan, Ye Zujue, Sa Zhenbing, Huang Jianxun, Jiang Yizhi, Lin Yingqi, etc. His classmates had died in battle in the Yellow Sea. As the principal of the Beiyang Sailor School, how many of his students sacrificed their lives for the country. He didn't even know the names of these people, where they died in battle. "Jiawu! Gengzi! "He Yan Fu may have died a long time ago, and the reason why he has survived to this day is only because Yan Fu still hopes to see China's rejuvenation.

It doesn't matter whether Chen Ke is against Yan Fu or not, Yan Fu is worried about whether Chen Ke, a young man, will be able to build a new industrial China, as he says. As long as this goal can be achieved, Yan Fu feels that he will die without regrets.

Recalling today's meeting, Yan Fu saw very clearly that in the face of Mr. Ma Xiangbo's invitation, Chen Ke was still shaken for a moment. Even if it was only for a moment, Chen Ke recovered himself. Resisted the temptation.

"Chen Wenqing, can you really stick to the path you wrote yourself? Can you turn what you've written into reality? I'd like to see if you're worthy to be my disciple. Yan Fu said secretly. But he knew that what he really wanted to say to himself was another simple sentence, "Don't let me down again." ”