In the courtyard, a few people sit in the shade of the tree, sometimes there is a little laughter, sometimes there are a few fierce arguments, if it is said that the person is a name, the tree is a shadow, it is true, after arriving in the capital, there are indeed a lot of people who have come to visit Tang Haoran, especially after the publication of "Taixi Zonghengshu", there are not only officials of the dynasty who come to visit Tang Haoran, but even envoys of various countries in China, for a time this is not a big Tang family courtyard, but it seems to be very lively, but dealing with them, it is a little boring.

And what can arouse his interest the most is those young people who fell off the list last year, perhaps because of their youth, it is easier to collude or be more susceptible to their own influence, and it is also pleasant to talk with them, angry youth, not only a product of the 21st century, but also in the late Qing Dynasty of the 19th century, angry youth are still quite marketable.

Among these failed examples, there are both those who complain about the court because of the fall, and those who are worried about the growing threat of the West.

"Sir, in the past few days, we have often said that the function of Japan's Meiji Restoration, as Mr. said, Japan's Restoration is from top to bottom, and the function of the Meiji Restoration in Japan is not inferior to the Taihua Reform in the Tang Dynasty, and the Dahua Reform set the foundation of Japan's thousand-year-old East Asian power.

Dong Kang, who sat on the stone bench, looked respectful, after he fell off the list last year, he stayed in Beijing with several friends, and the reason why he stayed in Beijing was not only to visit famous teachers and friends to improve the article, but also to learn that the imperial court will be special to open Enke this year.

Recently, Tang Haoran's "Taixi Vertical and Horizontal Technique" was widely circulated in Beijing, and Tang Haoran's reputation instantly reappeared, and several of these Chinese did not know his name for the ocean, and a few people did not know his talent for vertical and horizontal skills, so it was natural for them to come to visit. Unexpectedly, after two visits, he found that not only did he have no intention of learning, but was frightened by his alarmist words.

"In the long run, China will become weaker and weaker, and Japan will become stronger and stronger.

may be influenced by Tang Haoran, but after two days of hard work, Dong Kang no longer said "I am a Qing Dynasty" at every turn, but his words caused Wu Yinpei around him to be dissatisfied, unlike Dong Kang and Wang Qingping, who were young and susceptible to their influence, his mind was undoubtedly firmer when he was over forty, so he was naturally not moved by Tang Haoran's alarmism.

"I am surprised that Japan is only a small country, even if it is determined to renew, what can it do? Since ancient times, has there been a small country that invades a big country? ”

A friend's rhetorical question made Dong Kang immediately refute.

"Since ancient times, there are only a few people who invade big countries with small countries, and there are many historical books, and there are those who invade big with small countries, and there are also those who invade big countries with small countries, which is the ...... of our dynasty."

When the words came to his lips, as if he realized that he was about to make a big rebellious remark, Dong Kang hurriedly changed his words.

"How can the kingdoms of Taixi, with their land and population, be the same as me? Britain is an island country, and the population of hundreds of millions of people such as India is also its servant. ”

After refutation, Dong Kang looked at Tang Haoran again and asked as if seeking support.

"What do you think, sir?"

"Today's China must seek self-improvement! Otherwise, he will be overshadowed by all nations one day! ”

Tang Haoran didn't give them a direct answer, he was different from Tan Sitong, Tan Sitong liked to use the "Western Studies" he had learned to slap the faces of scholars, crush their pride with facts, and then make them influenced by it, but after half a month of teaching in the Tongwen Pavilion, he had long lost that interest in a certain Cheng dù.

It has been half a century since the ** war, if you talk about slapping the face, this country has been slapped in the face by foreigners for 50 years, but you still have to sè self-promise "the kingdom of heaven", the whole country is still addicted to the old dream, if there is no first year of the first year, if the big China is a small country defeated, and there is no national shock, there is no shame of ugliness, how can the whole country wake up?

Whether it is in Zhang Zhidong's body or the students of Tongwenguan, Tang Haoran has already seen the kind of arrogance that is unwilling to open his eyes to see the world.

China's sleeping lion has to be awakened with guns, and what he gets in exchange for his words in the face is just a yawn. is like the current group of scholars, in a certain way, Tang Haoran even has a sense of despair about it.

The state cannot be saved by these old-fashioned literati who can only "do nothing to the people", and they are also a group that cannot be relied upon, and the friendship with these scholars is not so much to make friends as to pass the boredom of their leisure time.

"Then dare to ask Mr. Tang, why does China seek to be strong?"

Although the disappointment in his heart made Tang Haoran unintentional to get involved in their debate, Wu Yinpei was unforgiving, and seeing that he had no intention of explaining, he continued to ask.

"There are indeed those in the world who are small and big, but how can there be those who are small and strong? For example, Japan, with a population of only 30 million, is less than the 11th of the Qing Dynasty, and its national strength is only comparable to that of China's provinces. ”

With a slight frown, Tang Haoran looked at Wu Yinpei and asked directly.

"The national strength is only one province of our country? How can my province earn 60 million yuan a year? With the wealth of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, how much is the annual income? Small to strong? If our country is a strong country, how can it be in danger today? ”

In the midst of repeated questions, regardless of Wu Yinpei's changing face, Tang Haoran continued.

"Today's Chinese patients are not in danger of Western countries, but are in danger of indulging in old dreams without knowing it, and have no intention of opening their eyes to the world, will be abandoned by the world......"

Tang Haoran's refutation only made Wu Yinpei and the others' faces turn red instantly, and Wu Yinpei, who was annoyed and angry, stood up suddenly, pointed at Tang Haoran and said.

"No wonder King Qing said that you have not been educated, and you are useless, if you use it for your purpose, will you not fall into the reputation of our country's etiquette and religion! If you have a small name, you will be rampant like this, and the strong son is useless, and sure enough, farewell! ”

When Wu Yinpei threw his sleeves and left, Dong Kang hurriedly saluted Tang Haoran.

"Sir, this, Shubai is just a temporary lie, and I hope that Mr. Haihan ......"

Dong Kang and Wang Qingping's apologies were exchanged for Tang Haoran's wry smile, he just told the truth, and the result was ...... waved his hand weakly, now Tang Haoran had no intention of caring about those, and the words of King Qing quoted by Wu Yinpei were like thorns in his heart.

"That Tang Ziran, who lives in foreign countries, although he understands all things in the West, and is long-term, but he has not been educated, if he is sent to foreign countries, I am afraid that foreign countries will laugh at my country's court."

There is no secret in this Sijiu City, and I originally wanted to use "Taixi Vertical and Horizontal Technique" to make a name for myself, but I never thought that this reputation would be raised, but who would have thought that when the reputation came, the CEO of Qing Ji Company added such a block to himself.

If this Manchu Qing Dynasty does not die, it is really unreasonable!

Thinking that the country had reached this point, and that important member of the court and the central government could still say such a thing, Tang Haoran complained in his heart, this god is really unreasonable, and he actually let the Manchu Qing continue to survive for twenty-one years.

Just when he was complaining, he heard Tan Sitong's servant Hu Lichen Yu come over and say.

"Young Master Tang, there is an Oriental person outside the door who asks to see you!"

After speaking, Hu Lichen looked at the person in the courtyard who had been visiting Young Master Zheng all day long these days, isn't this also an Oriental person, what's wrong with this family, how to recruit some foreign devils.

"Orientals?"

After receiving the business card handed by the servant, Tang Haoran was stunned, it was actually a "diplomat" from the Japanese Legation, and he had to meet!

It's just that when he just walked in the door and saw Zheng Yonglin in the house, Tanabe Jiro couldn't help but be stunned, but he still hurriedly bowed deeply, and it was a standard ninety-degree bow.

"Hello, Mr. Tang, the contemptible person is Jiro Tanabe, Counselor of the Japanese Legation in the Qing Kingdom, please take care of me!"

Care!

Well, I will definitely take care of it, and even Japan will be taken care of when I turn around, Tang Haoran, who had a smile on his face, hurriedly smiled.

"There are friends from afar, they are happy, welcome, welcome ......"

Welcoming Jiro Tanabe affectionately, Tang Haoran pointed to Zheng Yonglin beside him and smiled.

"Mr. Tanabe, this is Zheng Yonglin, and he is also from your country!"

"Mr. Tang, Zheng Jun and I are also old acquaintances, and I am in charge of academic affairs in the Legation, and it is really Mr. Zheng's luck to be able to be taught by Mr. Tang!"

Tanabe Jiro hurriedly got close to Zheng Yonglin, his Chinese dialect, in a certain way, is even more authentic than Zheng Yonglin, but Tang Haoran also knows that this is only limited to official dialect, Zheng Yonglin's Hokkien dialect is more authentic, and when he met a few Fujian scholars before, Zheng Yonglin even helped himself as a "translator".

"Mr. Tang didn't know that now he is called the great sage of the East in Japan, and Mr. Taixice's "Tai Xice" is more sought after by the Japanese government and people, and he is the emperor's majesty, and he is also deeply praised!"

Although I don't know if what Jiro Tanabe said is true or not, Tang Haoran is a little curious about his intentions, this typical Japanese dwarf with a height of less than 1.5 meters will not come to the door just to pour himself two bowls of ecstasy soup!

And Zheng Yonglin also looked at Tanabe with doubt, he was no stranger to Tanabe, because he was also in charge of the academic affairs of international students, but why did he come to Mr. Tang?

"Oh, Mr. Tanabe has praised it falsely, and with a little shallow insight, how can he be praised for this!"

Tang Haoran's politeness made Jiro Tanabe continue to praise.

"Mr. Tang is too modest, no one in Japan now does not know that Mr. Tang is like Fukuzawa Yuji in the East, Zheng Jun can be taught here with Mr., it is really an honor!"

Okay, this Tanabe compares himself to Japan's Fukuzawa Yukichi again, this sycophant, although it feels really good to be patted on the back, especially after some annoyance before, but in the face of the Japanese sycophant, Tang Haoran sobered up, what is this little Japan's mind, so he smiled.

"I wonder what Mr. Tanabe is here for?"