The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

Since the invention of the telegraph and the steamship, the earth has become smaller.

People like Bing Xin and Lu Bicheng lived overseas for many years, but they often published works in China. Lao She also contributed articles to "Fiction Monthly" from the UK every now and then.

Less than a month after "The Rise of Great Powers" was published in the United States, Chinese newspapers had already learned of the news and reported it as big news with pride.

This kind of thing often happened in the Republic of China. Due to the extreme low self-esteem of the Chinese people, if they were recognized by foreigners in a certain field, everyone would celebrate with joy.

Xu Beihong, for example, originally had little influence in China. Just because his paintings were exhibited at the French National Art Exhibition, he was praised by Chinese newspapers as the world's top painter, and thus he was infinitely sought after by the Chinese people, and the price of his works increased a hundred times overnight.

Whether it is "Shenbao" or "News", they all add fuel to the news when reporting the news, and they can't wait to praise Zhou Hexuan to the sky.

"News" said: "Recently, Chinese scholar Zhou Hexuan's book "The Rise of Great Powers" was officially published in the United States of America. Mr. Zhou's academic achievements shocked the American academic circle, and politicians were crazy about it. Even US President Coolidge couldn't release the book. Hoover, the US presidential candidate, mentioned Mr. Zhou and his works many times in his publicity speeches, citing Mr. Zhou's views to persuade voters. According to reliable sources, Mr. Hoover wanted to run for president successfully because of his admiration for Mr. Zhou's knowledge and insights Later, Mr. Zhou was specially hired as the White House diplomatic adviser..."

"Declaration" is even more outrageous: "Since "The Rise of Great Powers" was published in the United States, the craze for Americans to read history has become popular. No matter the elderly or school students, everyone is proud to talk about "The Rise of Great Powers". American academics, or I don’t know the President and Prime Minister of China, but I must know Mr. Zhou Hexuan. The influence of "The Rise of Great Powers" in the United States can be seen!"

These two major national newspapers reported in this way, and other newspapers naturally followed suit.

Nowadays, communication is difficult, and we don’t have foreign reporters, so we can only rely on making up nonsense, anyway, just make up some small stories and blow them hard. Readers enjoy reading it, and newspaper sales will naturally increase.

What is the defense of the two lawyers in the US court, citing the views of "The Rise of the Great Powers" to each other; what is the American boy who loves to read "The Rise of the Great Powers", met the girl he liked in a bookstore, and the two finally became partners... All kinds of messy anecdotes are going crazy. risk.

Many people still believe these dumbfounding reports.

Zhou Hexuan's academic prestige in China has reached a new peak. Universities all over the country sent telegrams to invite Zhou Hexuan to give lectures, and the remuneration for a lecture was as high as 300 yuan.

Even the underwear designed by Zhou Hexuan was stained, it seems that after women wear it, their children will be more elegant.

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The editorial department of "Popular".

Liao Yaquan came excitedly and said to Zhang Leyi who was sorting out letters from readers, "Sister Zhang, there is a young man outside to visit Mr. Zhou."

Without raising her head, Zhang Leyi replied, "Lead him in."

"Okay," Liao Yaquan immediately led someone to knock on the office door and reported, "Mr. Zhou, a Mr. Zhang is looking for you."

"I see." Zhou Hexuan nodded.

Liao Yaquan left the office automatically and ran to make tea for the guests.

The visitor was tall, wearing glasses, with hair parted in the middle, about 30 years old. He introduced himself when he met him: "Mr. Zhou, I am Zhang Xinhai, the vice president of Shanghai Guanghua University."

"It turned out to be Principal Zhang, please sit down!" Zhou Hexuan stood up and greeted him, thinking: I know you, Xu Zhimo's best friend and rival in love.

In Xu Zhimo's diary, there is a sentence "the sea competes with Mr. Hua for flowers".

In just six words, the amount of information is huge.

"Hai" refers to Zhang Xinhai, "Mr." refers to Hu Shi, and "Hua" refers to Lu Xiaoman. The whole sentence is combined as "Zhang Xinhai and Hu Shi are pursuing Lu Xiaoman at the same time".

Yes, Hu Shi also chased Lu Xiaoman.

At that time, the scandal between Xu Zhimo and Lu Xiaoman was rumored, and Hu Shi persuaded Xu Zhimo to go abroad to avoid the limelight, but after Xu Zhimo left, he himself ran after him to show his hospitality. And Zhang Xinhai is taller and more handsome, he is very pleasing to Lu Xiaoman, and he has an advantage over Hu Shi.

But after Xu Zhimo returned to China, Zhang Xinhai voluntarily withdrew, and Hu Shi also said that he would no longer get involved. In the end, Lu Xiaoman divorced and married Xu Zhimo.

By the way, Lu Xiaoman is really attracting bees and butterflies. After marrying Xu Zhimo, she often wrote letters to Hu Shi. Especially later Xu Zhimo was busy making money and often flew to the north, Lu Xiaoman hooked up with Hu Shi when he was lonely.

Hu Shi was timid, and he was friends with Xu Zhimo, so he was too scared to go to Xu's house for a long time, for fear that Lu Xiaoman would eat him.

Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, I have heard Xiaoman mention you, and I have admired you for a long time!"

Zhang Xinhai's face was a little embarrassed. He obviously didn't want to mention the old things, and said, "Mr. Zhou, I'm visiting friends in the north this time, and I happened to drop by to visit you."

"You're welcome, I'm friends with Zhimo and Xiaoman, and we will get together often when we have free time," Zhou Hexuan said.

Liao Yaquan came in with tea and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, please drink tea."

"Thanks."

Zhang Xinhai babbled nonsense, about admiring Zhou Hexuan's talent, and about "The Rise of a Great Power" which opened his eyes. It wasn't until Liao Yaquan left the office that he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Zhou, what do you think of the Nanjing government?"

Zhou Hexuan froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "I admire their revolutionary ideas very much."

Zhang Xinhai finally explained why he came here: "To tell you the truth, I have already served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nanjing Nationalist Government. This time I came to Tianjin to invite Mr. Zhou to serve in the south. As long as Mr. Zhou nods, the position of China's Deputy Ambassador to the United States will be vacant."

In fact, Zhang Xinhai didn't finish what he said, he even went to find Gu Weijun. As a result, Gu Weijun flatly refused, because he looked down on the southern government anyway.

Zhou Hexuan waved his hands again and again: "Mr. Zhang is joking, what virtue and ability do I have, and what qualifications do I have to be the deputy envoy to the United States?"

"Mr. Zhou, there is no need to be modest," Zhang Xinhai advised, "Your "Rise of Great Powers" has caused a sensation in the United States, and the Americans have praised you a lot. In my opinion, you should be appointed as the Minister to the United States. A little condescending."

Zhou Hexuan laughed loudly: "Brother, the Nanjing side won't really believe the nonsense written in the newspaper, will it?"

Zhang Xinhai said: "Although the news in the newspaper is somewhat exaggerated, it is basically true. The Southern National Government has been established for less than a year, and various departments have just been established. There are still vacancies for various official positions. Mr. Zhou, don't miss this great opportunity."

"Mr. Zhang, thank Nanjing for your kindness on my behalf, but I don't intend to be an official, so I can only apologize." Zhou Hexuan declined.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Zhang Xinhai could only regret it: "Mr. Zhou's refusal to take office is our loss. If one day he changes his mind, the door of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is open to you at any time. Farewell!"

"I'll see you off." Zhou Hexuan got up and said.

Fame is very important. This "Rise of Great Powers" has gained a little fame in the United States, and the southern government immediately sent people to recruit it.