Chapter 131 Study Abroad
"Okay, Brother Wang, what are your plans and how do you need to cooperate with me?" Liu Wendian had nothing to say now, and said with helpless expression on his face.
"Haha." Wang Jin nodded with a smile. Unexpectedly, this guy agreed so quickly. He brought three benches from the house, brought a pot of tea, sat under the big locust tree and chatted while drinking tea, enjoying the rare leisure in autumn and the breeze with a faint fragrance of fruit.
"Let's not talk about the plan for now. Shuya, do you have any plans to study abroad in the future?"
"The teacher said that after a year or two, I will take me to study in Japan." Liu Wendian said embarrassedly, especially Wu Fengfan's envious expression, which made him feel as if he was showing off.
Japan is now a holy place for revolutionaries, and almost most of the elites of the Tongmenghui are there. Which name is not an extremely admired by young students?
A trace of disdain flashed in Wang Jin's eyes, and a smile on his lips asked faintly: "Oh, that's right. So do you think that if you go to Japan, a young student with a status like you, will Japanese teach you real skills?"
"It should be!" Liu Wendian replied hesitantly. After all, he had only heard from the teacher's introduction to the situation in Japan, so he was not very clear about the specific one. In his opinion, since the Japanese government allowed the existence of the revolutionary party, he thought he would not have done such a despicable thing!
"You think too simple. How do you say the relationship between countries? In fact, just like the battle between the two major gangs on the street, it is just more complicated and there is little difference in essence." Wang Jin talked happily.
"How is this possible?" Liu Wendian looked suspicious. Even Wu Fengfan, who had been silent and had not spoken, showed no belief. He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. He just looked at Wang Jin steadily, hoping that he could explain it clearly.
"Haha, I know if you don't believe it. Take Japan as an example. What does his rise rely on?"
"The monarch is wise, the ministers are capable, dare to reform and reform, and imitate Western politics with all their might!" Liu Wendian answered smoothly this time without any strangeness. Obviously, he had already understood this, or his teachers had educated him like this. When he came, he also said: "In short, Japan is our best role model!"
Wang Jin was so upset by this guy's words that he glanced at Wu Fengfan, who looked thoughtful, and decided to speak carefully today. Otherwise, all the close friends around him would get married and be Japanese, what would be more than that?
"The Japanese have strong tolerance and learning ability, which is undeniable." Wang Jin took a sip of tea, cleared his throat and continued: "When our China was strong in the past, which dynasty did not send a learning mission?"
Liu Wendian and Wu Fengfan nodded together, both of which are verified.
"Just like the casting sword technique in Japanese civilization, wasn't it also the improvements they sent envoys to learn it during the Tang Dynasty and brought it back to the local area?" Wang Jin's tone gradually became heavier, and a helpless look appeared in his eyes: "But what in the future? When we throw away all our ancestors' things, will the Japanese take the initiative to teach us the Chinese the techniques they have learned?"
Liu Wendian shook his head, as if he was infected by Wang Jin's tone, and his mood became heavier.
"And the times are different now. The Japanese have used thirty years to become stronger. Do you think they will give us this time?" Wang Jin smiled coldly and said in a sequel: "Don't forget that the heaviest war reparations on our China are the masterpieces of which country?"
When Liu Wendian heard this, hesitantly asked: "Then why did they allow the revolutionary party to exist openly in its country? Are you not afraid that China will become stronger after the revolution is successful?"
"Isn't it that I want to provoke domestic turmoil? They want China to be subdued!" Wang Jin sneered.
Liu Wendian's face changed, and then he thought of something dissatisfied in his eyes and shouted angrily: "Then according to what you said, we shouldn't revolution. Wait for the decadent and backward Qing Dynasty to continue to oppress us, and we will never have to expect the country to be rich and powerful?"
"Your words are too extreme." Wang Jin shook his head and sighed: "I just said the Japanese's ideas. I must know the purpose of outsiders in my heart. Only in this way can we not be deceived and blackmailed in our interactions with outsiders. The revolution naturally needs to continue, otherwise what will I do to join the revolutionary party?"
Hearing this, Liu Wendian's expression calmed down. The blame just now made him dry. He hurriedly picked up the teacup beside him and rumbling down several times. Then he felt a little more comfortable. At this time, the blood boiling in his chest slowly calmed down, and his mind became particularly calm, and he said, "Brother Wang, don't circle around anymore. Just open your mouth if you want to say anything."
No one noticed at this time, and Wu Fengfan's tightly clenched fist slowly loosened.
"Haha, Shuya, you are really happy." Wang Jin laughed, and did not go around the circle, and directly expressed his thoughts: "My idea is that the first goal of studying abroad should not be Japan. We should look at it for a long time. If you study abroad, you should directly find a way to go to Europe!"
"Europe?"
"Yes, it's Europe!" Wang Jin nodded heavily, saw Liu and Wu's confusion, and explained: "Compared with the European continent with developed industrial development, Japan is still several levels behind. What's more, hasn't Japan developed only after studying Europe? If we want to find the best teachers, why bother to ask for the students who have just graduated?"
"I understand this principle, but..." Liu Wendian first looked full of yearning, but then he felt bitter.
Alas, Wang Jin couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Although Liu Wendian didn't say it, why didn't he understand the boy's difficulties? Studying abroad is not easier than in later generations. It can be regarded as a double test for the mind and body.
I won’t talk about the international students sent by the imperial court. Liu Wendian doesn’t have to think too much. Who told him to be a student from Anhui Public School? Don’t really treat the imperial court as a fool. However, there are two difficulties in studying in private abroad: one is money, and the other is emotional.
For Liu Wendian, money is not bad. Although the money spent on studying abroad is indeed quite high, he should still afford it. Just from this kid who traveled through mountains and rivers from Hefei to Wuhu and Anhui Public School to study, he knew that his family had certain financial strength.
Chapter completed!