When socializing with others, you must distinguish between "honorific titles" and "humble titles", and you must not exceed your duty, otherwise you will make a big joke. No pop-up window update fast // (_)

In the autumn of 1927, Wen Yiduo served as the head of the Department of Foreign Languages at Central University, teaching English and American literature. In the summer of this year, 16-year-old Chen Mengjia was admitted to Central University, and because of his love of literature, he often went to listen to many classes. In this way, the two had a teacher-student friendship.

During the Anti-Japanese War, Wen Yiduo and Chen Mengjia both taught at Southwest Associated University and became colleagues. One day, when I heard that there was a lot of trouble, I wrote a text message to Chen Mengjia, politely calling him "my brother of the dreamer". Between teachers and students, the teacher writes to the students and can say "so-and-so, my brother", "so-and-so", etc., which is just polite. Chen Mengjia didn't know if it was a short circuit in his head, or he felt that since everyone was a colleague now, they should talk about it as equals, so he wrote "one more brother" in reply. Wen Yiduo was furious when he saw the letter, and sent someone to call Chen Mengjia to reprimand him. This incident has become a joke in the Southwest Associated University.

So although Yuan Keding called himself a "little nephew", Sun Yuanqi didn't dare to hold it up: "Brother Yuntai is too polite!" How is Mr. Yung-an doing now? ”

How to call Yuan Shikai, Sun Yuanqi and his staff had a lot of thoughts. Nowadays, there are various titles for Yuan Shikai:

"Yuan Shikai", appeared in the edict. Directly reprimanding people's names was very impolite before the Republic of China, and Sun Yuanqi naturally couldn't use it.

"Comfort court" is Yuan Shikai's word. If Sun Yuanqi is similar in age to Yuan Shikai, he can call him "Brother Weiting". The key two have an age difference of 16 years, and then calling him "Brother Weiting" with a shy face, it seems a bit nondescript.

"Zhongtang" and "Gong Bao", these are all titles of Yuan Shikai when he was in the Military Aircraft Department. Now he is just the uninaugurated governor of Huguang, and if he is called like this again, it will taste like a scar.

"Dashuai" is the honorific title of Yuan Shikai by the Beiyang lineage. Sun Yuanqi does not belong to the Beiyang Chinese, so naturally there is no need to paste it himself.

"Yuan Gong", this is a very respectful title. Sun Yuanqi is now a cabinet minister and the governor of Sichuan, half a level higher than Yuan Shikai, the half-hung governor of Huguang. If you call him "Yuan Gong". Is Yuan Shikai embarrassed?

"Xiangcheng" is Yuan Shikai's hometown. It is the officialdom custom of the Ming and Qing dynasties to refer to high-ranking officials and dignitaries with their origins, such as Weng Changshu (Weng Tongyi), Li Hefei (Li Hongzhang), and Sun Shouzhou (Sun Jianai), which everyone is familiar with. Maybe some people have called Sun Yuanqi "Sun Huai'an" now. But this title is only used in private. Can't get on the table.

As for the private titles of Manchu princes and nobles such as "Yuan Si" and "Huan Wen", they cannot be used.

After thinking about it for a long time, I finally settled on the more neutral title of "Mr. Rong'an". () "Rong'an" is Yuan Shikai's name, and it is common for people to call their names, plus the word "Mr.", which is enough to show Sun Yuanqi's sincere respect.

"My father still has some old illnesses and is recuperating in the dormitory. My lord. Inside please! Yuan Keding replied respectfully, his face a little better. Although the "virtuous brother" is still a little harsh, it is much more comfortable than being a "little nephew".

Sun Yuanqi was not polite to him: "Then I'll go visit Mr. Rong An first!" ”

This is the proper meaning of the question that everyone came to visit Yuan's house, Yuan Keding was not surprised at all, so he led the way in front of him in a muffled voice.

The south side of Huanshang Village is an artificial lake, and the north side is an artificial mountain, and the lake and mountains reflect each other, which is beautiful. Yangshou Garden is located between lakes and mountains. The water of the Huan River in the park is surrounded, lingering and twisting, and the cycle is endless. Pavilions and pavilions are dotted among them. Patchwork. Although it is already the late autumn season, there are lush forests and bamboos, swaying and dripping green, and sometimes seeing all kinds of autumn chrysanthemums blooming in the frost.

Yangshoutang is located in the center of Yangshouyuan, which is not only Yuan Shikai's study, living room, but also Yuan Shikai's living room, and the surrounding atmosphere is different from other places. There are no other flowers and plants here, only neatly trimmed whitebark pines and small-leaved boxwoods, which look like they have a solemn atmosphere. There are two strange stones standing in front of the hall, just like a beauty. looks like a tiger, which makes people can't help but think of the domineering spirit of "drunk pillow beauty knees, wake up to the power of the world". The only thing that is incompatible with the environment is the couplet in the hall, which is the poem of the modern poet Gong Zizhen by Yuan Keding's brother-in-law Fei Shuwei:

Jun Enhub said to Yuqiao;

The background is not as wide as slaughtering fish.

Shanglian said, "The grace I have obtained is enough to boast to the fisherman and the woodcutter." The next link said that the freest people in the world are still butchers and fishermen. Look around here. Are you Yuan Shikai a person who is content with fishing, farming, and living?

As soon as Sun Yuanqi approached Yangshoutang, he heard someone inside coughing heavily, and then asked, "Keding, there are guests?" ”

"Yes, father, the cabinet is visiting!" Yuan Keding replied with a solemn hand.

"Ah, Master Sun is here, hurry, hurry, help me out to greet me!" There was a rush inside.

Sun Yuanqi hurriedly said: "Mr. Rong An is too polite! Sun took the liberty to visit, disturbed you to recuperate, and hoped to forgive your sins. ”

After some politeness, Sun Yuanqi finally sat down on the Taishi chair opposite Yuan Shikai's sickbed. According to the practice of visiting patients, Sun Yuanqi asked with concern: "Mr. Rong'an, how is your health lately?" ”

Yuan Shikai coughed and wheezed for a long time before replying: "The old man has always suffered from foot disease, and although he has been recuperated repeatedly, he has not yet recovered. Last winter, he was involved in his left arm again and often suffered severe pain. These are old problems, and it will be difficult to cure them for a while. A few days ago, the weather suddenly turned cold, and I was careless in dressing in the morning and evening, and I caused coughing and wheezing, and I was still a little dizzy and palpitating these days. Although his body is a little depressed, fortunately, his spirit is still clear and he is not old and confused. ”

Sun Yuanqi secretly laughed in his heart: Look at your red face, deaf and bright, how do you look like a sick person? It's painful to pretend to be coughing and wheezing, right? I'm afraid that your disease is a heart disease, and it takes high-ranking officials to cure it!

Thinking so, Sun Yuanqi put on a solemn look on his face: "As the saying goes, great virtue will live a long life." Mr. Rong An is the dry city of the country, and it is definitely okay to be a little sick. It's just that now that the state affairs are in full swing, the whole country is looking forward to Zhangde's movements, hoping that you can come out to preside over the overall situation as soon as possible. Sun went south this time, passing by Zhangde to visit Mr. Rong'an, which was not only the meaning of the regent and the cabinet, but also Sun's own wish. I hope that Mr. Rong An will cherish himself and live up to the expectations of the world. ”

Yuan Shikai shook his head, not knowing what he wanted to deny. He immediately asked, "Master Sun, this is the second time we have met, right?" If the old man remembers correctly, the first time should be in Rong Shifu (Rongqing)'s house. ”

"Mr. Rong An has a good memory! It was the second time we met, and the first time was indeed in the house of the elder Rong. At that time, the elder Rong still had some complaints about Sun, and you helped me out of the siege. Looking back now, Mr. Rong An's great kindness is still in my heart! Sun Yuan laughed.

Yuan Shikai also laughed heartily: "Rong Shifu is a good official, but he is a little too conservative. I remember the old man asked you at that time. The constitutional monarchy was not feasible in our Qing Dynasty. You said that you would know in six years, and asked me and Rong Shifu to test it at that time. In the blink of an eye, almost six years have passed. Now it seems that the feasibility of a constitutional monarchy is not in sight? Baixi has a unique vision. The insight into everything makes the old man admire him so much! ”

Sun Yuan saw that Yuan Shikai changed his address to himself from "Lord Sun" to "Baixi", and knew that the conversation had gradually improved: "At that time, Sun was just talking nonsense, and it was really nothing. However, depending on what we can see, it will take a few more months to be patient and wait for the final answer to this question. ”

"Oh? Baixi thinks that the situation in the world will change dramatically? Yuan Shikai suddenly sat up on the bed.

Sun Yuanqi said: "It just feels like this. ”

"Then Baixi, what do you think of the Hubei rebellion?" Yuan Shikai asked

"How, exactly. I can't say it well. Sun Yuanqi really couldn't say it clearly, and he didn't dare to say it too clearly. A tyrant like Yuan Shikai, if he knew the future trend, he would definitely go against the sky.

"Let's talk about it!" Yuan Shikai urged.

Sun Yuanqi pondered for a moment and said four words: "The world will be chaotic." ”

Yuan Shikai slapped the bed with his hand: "The sky is shattering, and the sea is crossing!" Yuan received the grace of the country in his life, and when this was critical, he naturally had no reason to stand idly by. Now the imperial court has appointed me as the governor of Huguang. To supervise and prosecute the suppression, it stands to reason that they should also go south to quell the rebellion as soon as possible. Yuan did not go to work immediately, except for his illness. is also because the court is still suspicious and defensive about me, so it is difficult for me to be restrained. If nothing else, let's talk about the forces used to suppress it!

"The edict said that all the troops and reinforcements from all walks of life in Hubei are under our control, but the original eighth town and the twenty-first mixed association in Hubei have a total of 16,000 people. As for the reinforcements from the provinces, they are even more clear. Who cares if Hubei lives or dies? In the edict, it was also said that Yuan would be able to dispatch the water and land armies led by Yinwulou (Yinchang) and Sa Dingming (Sa Zhenbing). What is a joint dispatch? is what Yuan said, they are willing to listen, and it can be useful; They don't like to listen, not even a fart. Just by virtue of this, Baixi, how can I take office? ”

Obedient and obedient. Gongs and drums to listen to the sound. Yuan Shikai's complaint is actually to pave the way for the sky-high asking price. He complained to Sun Yuanqi, but he just wanted to use Sun Yuanqi as a microphone to tell the regent Zaifeng in Beijing about his offer.

Sun Yuanqi playfully played the role of "praise": "Then what should the imperial court do so that Lord Yuan can quell the rebellion in Hubei as soon as possible?" ”

Yuan Shikai is no longer hypocritical: "This Hubei rebellion is a disturbance by the revolutionary party on the surface, but in fact, it is the connivance and support of the constitutionalists behind it. Therefore, if you want to put down the rebellion, you must first let the imperial court make some concessions to win over the constitutionalists and isolate the revolutionary party, and then the army will approach Wuchang with the overwhelming momentum of Mount Tai before you can put down the rebellious party. So Yuan has six requirements:

"1. Congress next year;

"II. Cabinet of Organizational Responsibility;

"3. Be tolerant of those who have risen;

"Fourth, lift the ban on the party;

"5. To be entrusted with the command of the armies of the waterways and of full authority concerning the formation of the armies;

"Sixth, it is necessary to have a very sufficient military expenditure."

Sun Yuanqi secretly calculated in his heart: Among the six conditions of Yuan Shikai, the first and second are to win over the constitutionalists, the third and fourth are to recruit the moderates in the revolutionary party, such as Li Yuanhong, who was forced to become the provisional governor of the Hubei Military Government, and the fifth and sixth are to make profits for himself. Within the six articles, everything is comprehensive, and you can tell that it is a condition that has been thought of a long time ago!

Sun Yuanqi said: "Under these conditions, Sun does not dare to be self-dictated. However, after returning to the city, you must inform the imperial court as soon as possible, and please wait for the good news and prepare early! ”

There is no doubt that Zaifeng can't play Yuan Shikai, so it is conceivable that everything will come according to Yuan Shikai's requirements in the end. (To be continued.) )