In this way, Zhang Jiliang was tying himself in his mind and wandering back to the hotel he lived in.

Most of the students in the hotel have returned. Du Shoutian, Qi Junzao, Lin Hongnian, Xu Jishe, Yuqian and others are surrounded by other students to ask questions. Some people also want to come over to ask him when they see Zhang Jiliang coming back. Zhang Jiliang just smiled and pushed these people away, and went back to the room to rest early.

After everyone inquired about Du Shoutian and others, they realized that Zhang Jiliang had caused trouble during the reception. Everyone couldn't help but worry. They thought of Zhang Jiliang's room to comfort him, but Zhang Jiliang's door was closed and just replied that he was asleep. In fact, while worrying for Zhang Jiliang, everyone was more worried about their own destiny, the emperor's attitude towards these international students, their career path, and whether they could shine their ancestors.

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Zhang Jiliang watched other students in the hotel being summoned by officials from the Ministry of Personnel one after another. It had been ten days, and more and more people were leaving, and in the end there were no fewer people left. His heart became colder, just like the weather gradually getting colder.

The waiter made a basin of charcoal fire for himself, and Zhang Jiliang stayed in the room. He sat down with his hands and stared at the red charcoal fire in a daze. His beloved book Montesquieu's famous book "The Spirit of the Law" opened a few pages and fell on the solid ground of the room. His thoughts were very messy like this room that he had never cleaned up. Zhang Jiliang thought everything from his hometown to London, from pastoral style to the magnificent scenery on the sea, but the most thought was why the emperor sent them to abroad.

Just as the students had secretly discussed it, Zhang Jiliang also agreed that the current emperor's eyes were extraordinary, and he also believed that the emperor had an adventure in the Rehe Palace and opened the Eye of the Sky. Because the previous emperor and the current emperor's careful observation of the behavior were completely different. This issue is not only the students' recognition, but also the court has almost become an open secret. What can be proved the emperor's age. It seems that there are 44-year-olds there, which is no different from those of 30 years old. Some people also think that it is the reason why the emperor practices Tai Chi, saying that this kung fu is healthy and nourishes the skin. However, Zhang Jiliang believes in the previous reason. Now that he thinks, this is also the reason why Zhang Jiliang dares to speak bluntly to the emperor.

Zhang Jiliang was thinking about it, and a knock came from the door. He got up and opened the door and saw that it was a eunuch and two guards. These people looked kind and invited Zhang Jiliang to the Old Summer Palace again.

At this time, Zhang Jiliang did not go to Qinzheng Hall to see him. He was taken to a study room, and there was another person inside. This man was half a century old and in good spirits. When he saw Zhang Jiliang, he laughed and asked the emperor: "Master, this is Zhang Jiliang, Zhang Hengfu, a student from overseas."

Zhang Jiliang stepped forward and bowed to Liu Zi and asked him to have a good time. After Liu Zi asked him to get up, he said to Lei Lutai: "It's just that I'm here, I wonder which master is the old man?"

"The master dares not be a good man, I am Lei Lutai, Shanxi."

"Maybe the old man is the rumored God of Wealth descended to earth and the God of Wealth."

Lei Lutai laughed and waved his hand and said, "I am just a commoner in the world, where I call this. All of this is the support of the Lord. In the lower world, I will always be the loyal servant of the Lord. The Lord told me to go east, but I will never dare to go west."

Liu Ji laughed and asked Zhang Jiliang to sit down in the room, and then brought tea and pastries to Zhang Jiliang.

The three of them started talking casually. Zhang Jiliang heard the emperor say, "That day, Weizhou asked you young people to teach a lesson. After he came down, Weizhou went to Dongjiang Mixiang to inquire with the translators from the foreign embassies. Later, he confirmed in the translator that you were telling the truth and made a special trip to me to talk about this matter with me. It attracted a lot of discussion among the ministers in the court, but most of them were unpleasant words."

After hearing this, Zhang Jiliang's heart fell like a stone, and his eyebrows were clarified. He heard Liu Ji say again: "I invited Hengfu and Lei to discuss a major event today. I have already mentioned to the old shopkeeper just now that I want to build a school in the capital. Is the name called "Beijing University Hall". As for the head of the university, I have consulted many people."

Zhang Jiliang only felt the blood rushing into his mind, his whole body full of energy. He stared at Liu Ji tightly, swallowed it thirstyly, and leaned forward slightly. Finally, he heard from Liu Ji's mouth and appointed himself as the head of the Beijing University.

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At this time, Dai Lanfen was standing at the Guangzhou Wharf waiting for the last batch of students returning to China.

Although it is late autumn, Guangzhou and Beijing are completely different. The trees are still green, and most of the people walking on the streets are dressed in single clothes. The Pearl River is shining brightly under the setting sun, and the sails in the distance are leisurely coming in the red sun.

Dai Lanfen suddenly seemed energetic. This was a multi-masted sailboat, which looked like a Spanish sailboat. Didn’t the last group of people return to their country on such a boat?

He suppressed his excitement and waited patiently. The river water slapped the bluestones at the dock from time to time. The river wind blew over the breath of the river water. The cool air made Dai Lanfen's anxious mood calmer. He unconsciously remembered the emperor's instructions when he left, "Yanxiang, I can tell you clearly that as long as you go to the West, you will definitely not regret going out. Ming Dynasty painter Dong Qichang said, "Read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles." This is true and not a lie. At that time, you who go abroad will all be "read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles." Each of them is my treasure, and I will ask you to explain it clearly."

Dai Lanfen now understood the emperor's words. He had a doubt deep in his heart, and more of his admiration for the emperor's vision. What he was confused was that Chinese people who had never been to England would not understand the difference between England, but how the emperor knew and understood so deeply. You must know that without a deep understanding, no one would send such a large-scale international student to England. What he admired was this kind of prophetic superman, which was not something that no one had studied abroad. You must know that the crowd who left at the beginning had arrived at the West with the courage to face death in a burst of crying.

In this complex mood, Dai Lanfen was worried about the safety of the last group of students. If these people had a few shortcomings, how could he explain to the emperor? Dai Lanfen knew the risks at sea. Once a storm occurs, life will be as small as water droplets on the sea, and waves as high as mountains can swallow everything. He made up his mind to never leave Guangzhou without waiting for the news about the last group of students.
Chapter completed!