The journey starts from the Titanic

"South China has become a hot topic recently. We often encounter South China advertisements. Many people have immigrated to South China, including workers and scholars. It feels like Europeans are constantly running to New York."

Hu Shi smiled.When in New York, the two had spent a year of unforgettable days.

"This way, my trip will definitely be very exciting. Please tell me the scenery there is beautiful. Maybe I can write a column or go to school to teach for a while in Nanhua." Edith laughed.

"Or, you go too! Just travel, or accompany me, anyway, you are also on vacation now." Edith expects, a pair of beautiful eyes revealing a deep reluctance to make Hu Shi feel soft. Nodded.

"Great, we can be together again, at least enough time for us to discuss issues that we care about. You know, in just a few years, the world has completely changed."

Edith said excitedly.

In spirit, the two have a lot of resonance. She likes this way of communicating with Hu Shi, transcending emotions, transcending marriage, and it has a kind of breathtaking power.

At sunset, the whole city is covered with hazy beauty, which makes people fascinated, just like the evening trail on the campus of Cornell University.

"Oh! I forgot to notify Ms. Song, she may be waiting for me." Edith suddenly surprised.

When the two returned to the Commercial Press, they saw a grand car parked at the door.

"Let me introduce, this is Ms. Song Meiling. She is an admirable woman with high achievements in business and social charity. This is my friend Mr. Hu Shi. He is a great talent."

Edith laughed, looking at Hu Shi with some pride.

"Mr. Hu, hello! I have always wanted to know you! I didn't expect you to be Edith's friend. It's great."

Song Meiling smiled, her gaze fell on Edith's slightly flushed face, and she looked at Hu Shi, who had a somewhat formal expression, thoughtfully.

"Miss Song, hello. I have also heard of your name. It can be described as the representative of the new woman." Hu Shi smiled.

Seeing the glamorous Soong Meiling, he was secretly wary, because this woman is not simple. His friend at the Commercial Press also told Hu Shi that this Song Meiling is still one of the behind-the-scenes bosses of the Commercial Press and has a strong presence in the poster world. Strength.

News that others dared not report, her "Ta Kung Pao" reported it brazenly, and even the government or the Shanghai Youth Gang did not receive less criticism from her newspaper.

And this woman is still alive and well, without losing half of her hair, in Shanghai, she is a person!

Hu Shi is a scholar, not a idiot. Seeing Song Meiling and the Williams family had a good relationship, he immediately thought that this woman should be close to South China.

"In the evening, we will pick up the dust for Professor Williams's family, Mr. Hu, get in the car!" Soong Meiling's tone was unrejectable. After she finished, she sat down in the car without waiting for Hu Shi to refuse, showing her demeanor as a strong woman. undoubtedly.

In William Manor, Hu Shi met the Williams and his wife, and everyone exchanged greetings.

"Song, this place is so beautiful, like a dream palace." Edith said excitedly when she visited William Garden.Hu Shi followed, and he had always paid attention to spiritual enjoyment, and he had to agree with Edith's words.

"The house belongs to my friend. They went to Nanhua and it was vacant. I hope you will be satisfied with your stay. Haha, there are enough rooms here, you can choose at will, just ask the housekeeper if you have something to do." Song Meiling said.

"It's really a shame. I also want to thank the master." Edith said regretfully.

"It doesn't matter. After you go to Nanhua, you will be able to meet them soon. They are all very generous people." Song Meiling smiled.She enthusiastically took Edith for a tour, and then went home, leaving Hu Shi as the Williams family.

Without the light bulb of Song Meiling, the two of Edith felt more relaxed. When they passed the ballroom downstairs, Edith smiled and asked, "Hu, don't you want me to dance?"

"of course."

Wine, music, and the small and exquisite library in the manor made Hu Shi and the William family spend a good few days.

Everything is so beautiful, it makes people unable to extricate themselves.

A few days later, the Williams family set off from Shanghai for Nanyang, and there was a distinguished guest on board.

Chapter 144

Nanhua, covering an open area, has undergone intensive construction, and already has a somewhat "carved jade, antique color, and clusters of buildings" appearance.

This is a Jiangnan garden style manor that Situ Nan is going to build.In an exquisite bamboo house, Lin Yimin smiled and handed the telegram from Shanghai to Situ Nan and said: "Miss Song is really capable. I finally gave Master Zhang Taiyan to Nanyang by giving gifts and saying good things. She gently That’s right, the talented Hu was fascinated to Nanyang with a beautician."

"Hu Shi and Edith? Williams?" Situ Nan was slightly taken aback, thinking of Hu Shi and Edith?The rhyme between Williams shook his head, feeling a little pity.

To say that in this era, there are very few literati who really admire Situ Nan, even the famous Zhang Taiyan in Situ Nan’s eyes only thinks that the "zhang lunatic" is very useful to Nanhua's cultural development. To Zhang himself, Situ Nan naturally appreciates it. His talents and vigor, but will not resonate in my heart.

But for Hu Shi, Situ Nan had a special feeling in his heart. He liked the practice of "bold hypothesis, careful verification; serious work, serious life" advocated by Hu Shi, and felt that he was a real person.

Book business is indispensable, and it is also the cheapest in this era, because it is not too difficult to shout a few beautiful slogans.

What Nanhua needs more are people who are genuine, down-to-earth, and patience to behave and do things. Industrial construction needs to work hard, not complain, not discouraged, not easily change course, look for goals and move forward firmly.

In this regard, the Chinese have suffered too much, and many things have been done well but often left halfway, which is regrettable.

Hu Shi is a very pragmatic person. Under the influence of his mentor Dewey, he has practiced the philosophy of pragmatism all his life: patience, no empty talk, no extreme, such a talent can be called the demeanor in the heart of Situ Nan!

"Master, you seem to be very interested in him?" Lin Yimin asked with a smile.

"Well. Hu Shi has never met in a century. He is a model of old ethics in the new culture and a model of new ideas in the old ethics. His temperament is very consistent with Nanhua!"

Situ Nan praised, with some expectations in his heart.Had it not been too busy when he was in the United States, he would have had the intention to get to know Hu Shi.

"A model for old morals in the new culture, and a role model for new ideas in the old ethics?" Lin Yimin was a little surprised. It was the first time he heard Situ Nan evaluate a person so highly, and he was also a literati.

Situ Nan smiled and stopped explaining, leaving only the sentence "Hu Shi is here, arrange a meeting" and went out hunting....

In order to welcome Zhang Taiyan and the Xu family brothers, Lu Bicheng held a grand banquet for them at home.

Wu Liande, who holds two positions, also attended the banquet and warmly welcomed Zhang Taiyan and the others.

"Zhang Lao, it's not a coincidence. Not long after, Prime Minister Situ Meideng took the delegation to visit, and the others were too busy. Please forgive me for any negligence!"

Wu Liande said earnestly.

The Ministry of Education attaches great importance to Zhang Taiyan. Zhang Taiyan is also a person who can directly interview the president in China, so he must not be left out in the cold.

"Don't say that, Mr. Wu, I'm just an idler, and I'm a little curious, so I just came to Nanhua to take a look. Nanhua can send an ambassador to visit, it is really impressive." Zhang Taiyan sighed.

Before Wu Liande came, Lu Bicheng briefed him on Nanhua’s affairs. He knew that Nanhua lacked people and wanted to build industry while improving the state power. A group of newcomers had to manage a huge country at once. easy.

Zhang Taiyan felt a little regretful when he didn't see Situ Meiden, but through Lu Bicheng he could also know a lot about Nanhua.

"Mr. Zhang, Nanhua currently lacks talents. I think that the future of the country will be on my shoulders, and I am under a lot of pressure." Wu Liande said in a bitter way.

At present, Nanhua's resources are heavily tilted towards industrial construction. The talents that have been cultivated with great difficulty go to construction sites or various construction planning units, leaving fewer talents for the education system.

Now Wu Liande has no talents except money. He earnestly said: "I hope Mr. Zhang can stay in South China for a little longer. I have a lot of education questions. I want to ask you. At the same time, I hope you call on some scholars and teachers to come. Even if you are not a famous teacher from Nanhua, ordinary teachers will do. In short, the more the better."

"Yeah! It's not easy to ask for a university, but their friends and students are very suitable for Nanhua. Nanhua needs a large number of elementary and middle school teachers, as long as they are literate and understand some basic principles." Lu Bicheng interrupted.

For Nanhua, a famous teacher is not as important as 100 elementary school teachers.A master can train several experts and scholars.

One elementary school teacher can train dozens of hundreds of workers for future national construction in a year, and a large number of workers are the foundation of Nanhua's industrial construction and development.

Therefore, South China has just passed a four-year compulsory education bill. All Chinese children must receive four-year compulsory education and strive to eliminate illiteracy within ten years.