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Chapter 349: Two hundred and eighty-six, then go down to Xiangyang to Luoyang (Part 1)

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    What can science do for the revolution and China?

    This is a very utilitarian and realistic idea.  Just like in the 21st century, when students choose a major, they first consider their future employment prospects and whether they can obtain high salaries. Therefore, the scores of law, medicine, management and other departments remain high.  For most of the 20th century, educated youth shouldered the important task of rejuvenating the country and revitalizing the nation. When choosing their future careers, the starting point was often what they had learned to do for the country and the nation.

    ¡ª¡ªOf course, the educated youth of that era were the elite. As long as they could graduate from college, their job salary would be enough to ensure that they could live a happy middle-class life. There was no need to worry about "vulgar" things such as wives, houses, cars, money, children, etc.  There are no worries about worldly problems, and there is no Internet, TV, KTV, etc. to confuse their lives, so they can think more about the value of life and the historical mission of having more than enough food and clothing!

    ¡°Perhaps when we look back at that generation of young people now, we will feel that they are a little noble, a little hypocritical, a little unreasonable, and a little out of reach.  In fact, their desire to contribute to the country and the nation is no different from our current pursuit of fame and fortune. It is just the trend of the times.  The country is in such a dilapidated state and the people are living in a state of dire straits. Who still has the leisure to hide in his study and play with petty bourgeoisie?  Who would still study some flashy projects according to their own temper?

    Looking at Li Zhongkui's burning eyes, Sun Yuanqi was a little silent, and for a moment he felt that he had nothing to say.

    ?????What does science mean to ordinary people?  Is it the difficult and difficult theories in the ivory tower, the weird instruments in the laboratory, or the powerful ships, cannons, and telegraph railways?  These seem to be too far away from daily life and have little to do with people's livelihood.

    If science is useful to the revolution and the country, why was there no trace of science in the Wuchang Uprising?  How many of the revolutionary patriots who bravely raise the flag of righteousness in various provinces studied science and technology?

    At this stage, China's top priority is to provide food and clothing, unify the country, and resist foreign aggression, because it is difficult for the people to realize the benefits brought by science and technology in the short term. Things like "rejuvenating the country through science and education" and "science and technology are the primary productive forces" are still more of a priority.  A slogan on paper, rather than a persistent idea that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

    Seeing that the teacher was deep in thought, Li Zhongkui hurriedly stood up and left. Sun Yuanqi, who was troubled by the problem, did not get up to see him off.  In the next few days, Li Zhongkui's questions kept lingering in his mind.  Sun Yuanqi was in a fierce conflict with his thoughts, but the ship was pushed by the surging river water and quickly arrived at the first stop of the trip: Wuchang.

    As the capital of Hubei Province, Wuchang¡¯s welcoming etiquette and standards are unparalleled by Yichang.  Not to mention anything else, Li Yuanhong, the interim vice president of the Republic of China and the governor of Hubei Province, was waiting at the dock in person, which invisibly raised the level several levels.  Sun Yuanqi did not dare to entrust him, so he hurried forward to greet him: "President Lao Li is traveling far away. Sun is really frightened and flattered!"

    Li Yuanhong quickly supported Sun Yuanqi: "Li has heard about Mr. Sun's name for a long time. He just regrets that he has never been able to meet Jing. It's a blessing that we can finally meet each other. What a blessing! Moreover, this time Mr. Sun comes out of Sichuan, and everyone from the north to the south is eager to see him.  I hope that when Mr. Li commits crime in Hubei Province, he will show off his friendship as a landlord and sweep the bed to greet him."

    Sun Yuanqi thanked him profusely: ¡°President Li¡¯s award is too great, and Sun is really ashamed to deserve it!¡±

    Li Yuanhong said with a smile: "Sichuan and Hubei provinces are closely related to each other, and they should help each other. If you and I are called 'President Li' and 'Mr. Sun', it would be a bit too strange. How old is Li?  How about calling me brother, calling you 'virtuous brother'?"

    Sun Yuanqi quickly replied: "Being respectful is not as good as obeying orders, then I will be arrogant!"

    "That's very good!" After saying that, Li Yuanhong gestured with his right hand: "Please, dear brother!"

    At this moment, there was a sudden roar of gongs and drums and the blast of firecrackers on the pier. Several white-haired old men held wine cases in their hands and came tremblingly: "General Manager Sun used to be in charge of the academic affairs of Hubei Province.  We, the twenty-four million people of Jingchu, are always grateful for establishing new things, remedying shortcomings, building schools, and educating children. Now I heard that the commander-in-chief passed by Wuchang, and ordered the old man and others to offer a few glasses of thin wine in front of him as a token of gratitude!"  He picked up the wine flask, filled it with wine, and respectfully brought it to Sun Yuanqi.

    Sun Yuanqi knew he couldn't shirk it, so he had to take the wine cup and drink three glasses in a row, and everyone around him cheered loudly.

    This matter is not over yet.  Just after thanking several elders, a group of young students came to the front holding a large plaque wrapped in red silk and bowed deeply to Sun Yuanqi.  The leading student said: "Mr. Sun was the premier of Hubei's academic affairs. He determined teaching materials, opened schools, eliminated redundant staff, and selected good teachers. He gave us many blessings! Later, he studied at Hubei Higher Industrial School and Lianghu Normal University.Teachers and students of Xingtang and other colleges and universities would like to present a plaque to you as a token of appreciation for your kindness!  "After saying that, he tore off the red silk on the plaque and saw four large gilt characters written on the red sandalwood floor: The grace lasts forever.

    Sun Yuanqi took a deep breath: The old man was toasting, and the students were presenting plaques. Li Yuanhong seems to have gone too far to please himself!  As the saying goes, "To be courteous for nothing, you must be a traitor or a thief", I'm afraid he has some plans for himself, right?

    Sure enough, after the welcome ceremony, Li Yuanhong invited Sun Yuanqi to the Dudu Mansion for tea and chat. The only person sitting in the hall was his secretary-general Rao Hanxiang.  After serving the tea, Li Yuanhong took the lead and said: "In the past, my dear brother taught in Hubei for several years. I think I have gained a lot of old knowledge and new knowledge. I am going out of Wuchang this time, so I might as well stay a little longer."

    Rao Hanxiang also said: "General Manager Sun has successively founded more than ten schools in Hubei, including the Higher Industrial School, the Lianghu Normal School, the Transportation School, the Mining School, the Petroleum School, the Iron and Steel School, and the Geology School, and has benefited countless Jingchu people. It can be said that he has made great contributions.  Today¡¯s benefits lie in the future. Now all the teachers and students in the school don¡¯t want to take a look at the president¡¯s style!

    "Moreover, the Republic of China was a new creation and everything was changing. Education in Hubei province also needs to keep up with the trend of the times. Mr. Sun is a famous educator at home and abroad and the director-general of education of the Republic of China government. We eagerly hope that you can come to schools everywhere  Take a walk and point out the current problems and shortcomings so that we can save them in time!"

    Sun Yuanqi really wanted to take the opportunity to visit the schools he founded. Although these schools were not as good as the legitimate son of Jingshi University, after all, he had put in a lot of effort.  Immediately he nodded: "It's true, I don't dare to ask for your ear."

    Rao Hanxiang and Li Yuanhong looked at each other, and then asked tentatively: "President Sun, when you leave Sichuan for Shanghai, the capital and other places this time, will you meet with President Sun and Yuan Xiangcheng?"

    Sun Yuanqi's heart moved: The drama is coming!  But he said: "If I have the chance, I will definitely meet with you. After all, the two of them hold high positions and have a bearing on the future trend of the country. It's just that they have many things to do, so they may not have time to see me."

    Rao Hanxiang said hurriedly: "Haha, Mr. Sun is joking! No matter how busy they are, they will take time out when they hear that you are visiting. But now that the north and the south are at odds, the situation is tense, and there is a threat of a storm, and all the soldiers and civilians across the country are worried about it.  Worrying. Chief Sun has attracted the attention of the two heads of state, Sun and Yuan. Can he mediate between them during this trip to the east and north to avoid intensification of conflicts?"

    Sun Yuanqi shook his head slightly: "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint Mi Monk! Sun is just a scholar. He can teach and compile materials. As for combining vertical and horizontal lines and Xiang Yiliu, I'm not good at it."

    Li Yuanhong sighed: "Since the Sino-Japanese War and the Gengzi Period, the country has declined and people's livelihood has become difficult. I originally thought that after the implementation of the Republic, the country's appearance would be completely new, but I didn't expect that there are still so many entanglements and discords. It is really heartbreaking!  Li has little talent and limited ability, so he cannot help the world at the same time. He only hopes to ensure that the homeland of Hubei is safe from war. However, once the war breaks out between the north and the south, Hubei will inevitably be doomed. Whenever he thinks about this, Li feels ashamed of the two thousand and four people in Hubei.  Millions of elders!¡±

    Although it is difficult to tell whether Li Yuanhong's words are true or false, he is well-founded when he says that "Once war breaks out between the north and the south, Hubei will inevitably be doomed."  The provisional central government of the Republic of China has established its capital in Nanjing. If the north and the south really want to go to war, the Yangtze River Defense Line will become the focus of competition.  Because for Nanjing to attack the south bank of the Yangtze River, there are generally two ways to choose: One way is to go south along the canal from Shandong and Henan, go straight to the north bank of the Yangtze River, and then wait for an opportunity to cross the river. At this time, the Huaihe River is the focus of competition between the two sides;

    The other road goes down the river from Sichuan and Hubei, including the south of the Yangtze River. Anqing, Wuhu, Jiujiang, Wuhan, Yichang and other places upstream of Nanjing are strategic points to prevent the eastward movement.  However, Sichuan is surrounded by mountains, making it quite difficult to occupy; the Three Gorges is densely covered with rocks, making sailing very inconvenient. In contrast, Hubei, which captures the "nine province thoroughfares", is the most suitable base for moving downstream.  Therefore, Xiangyang to the north of the Yangtze River is the key to preventing the enemy from seizing the upper waterway of the Yangtze River.

    Therefore, from ancient times to the present, military strategists have circulated the famous saying "To defend the river, you must defend the Huaihe River, and to defend the Huaihe River, you must strengthen the Xiangxiang".

    Rao Hanxiang pretended to be unintentional and said: "President Sun established the Provisional Government of the Republic of China just for the sake of revolution. Now that Yuan Xiangcheng has approved the republic and the revolution has been successful, why bother to fight against each other and let the Manchu relics reap the benefits? And Sun Da  The president said before: "If the Qing emperor abdicates and declares a republic, the provisional government will never break its promise, and Wen can formally announce his dismissal. With merit, the Yuan family should be the first to be promoted." Speaking of which, President Sun was in the wrong. And Yuan Xiangcheng  He has been in power for many years and has rich experience. He seems to be more suitable to serve as the head of state than President Sun.

    "Furthermore, although Sun Yixian serves as the president of the provisional government, he has no troops and no silver in his treasury, so he cannot influence Hubei at all. On the contrary, Yuan Xiangcheng has Beiyang elites in his hands, and there is currently a town gathering north of the Yangtze River to watch. If anything happens,  , must be the first to attack Wuchang. Governor, according to my opinion, choose the lesser of two evils! In order to protect the land of Sangzi from war and safety, it is better to make peace with Yuan Xiangcheng first."

    Sun Yuanqi finally understood what he meant: Li Yuanhong was preparing to fall to Yuan Shikai!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com  )My opinion, the lesser of two evils!  In order to protect the land of Sangzi from war and peace, it is better to make peace with Yuan Xiangcheng first.  "

    Sun Yuanqi finally understood what he meant: Li Yuanhong was preparing to fall to Yuan Shikai!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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