62. Government Office

It is common in later generations that some students take the opportunity to make friends with foreigners, or act as pen pals, etc. Basically, they want to learn foreign languages, and when they achieve success, they kick them away...

This kind of routine is impossible today in the era when Confucianism has not been abolished.

"Bai Sangri is good at literature. With one or two months of hard work, he will be as good as the Japanese. I will apply to the school to see if the quota for government-funded study abroad can be expanded..."

One afternoon, while eating in the canteen, Fujino Hachiheiji said this.

Bai Gui expressed his thanks.

"I have a younger brother named Yankuro. He teaches medicine in Sendai and is an anatomy lecturer. I don't know what's going on now. He was admitted to Tokyo University and is the pride of our family. It's a pity..."

Fujino Hachiheiji sighed and said: "I trust Bai Sang's character. If Bai Sang can stay in Japan, I hope you can go to my hometown and help me send a letter home. My home , in Fukui Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture..."

"I have sent money to my family before, but I don't know what happened. There has been no reply from my family for a long time, but I can't leave here."

He coughed a few times and rambled.

At this time, the carriage and horse were slow.

The first railway in Qin Province would not be built until the 23rd year of the Republic of China. Therefore, the time spent traveling from the provincial capital to Japan is staggering.

"If I stay in Japan, I will go to Fukui Prefecture..."

Bai Gui hesitated for a moment and chose to agree. The reason why Fujino Haheiji was willing to apply for a place for him to study in Japan at public expense was probably because of his respect for Mr. Fujino during this period, which made Fujino Haheiji feel that he was a good person and would agree to some things.

If you are a student of other Japanese crash courses, you may ignore it.

"Thank you so much Bai Sang."

Fujino Hachihei looked at the cherry blossom trees outside the window. They were planted in two rows and were very neat. They were ancient trees with hundreds of years of history. It was early April, and the cherry blossoms were in bloom. The tiny pink-white petals were scattered on the roadside like hazy drizzle, seeping into the gaps in the stone slabs and turning into spring mud. The light floral fragrance filled the heart and mind.

The earliest cherry blossoms were planted in the palace gardens of the Qin and Han Dynasties. In the third year of Daye, Ono Meizi, the envoy of the Sui Dynasty, brought the cherry blossoms from Chang'an to Japan. To this day, there are still many places where cherry blossom trees are planted in Chang'an.

Farewell to Fujino Haheiji, he took half a day off today.

Shiwu Zhai of the Normal School not only offers an accelerated course in Japanese, but also some classes in astronomy, geography, water conservancy, Gezhi, etc. However, in addition to some necessary subjects, you can choose to take other subjects as electives. Whether you want to learn them or not is up to you.

After Bai Gui entered Shiwuzhai, he also chose a few practical courses that he was interested in and studied, and he improved day by day.

He returned to the dormitory and took out the letter from the book. It was as new as ever.

This is exactly what Mr. Zhu wrote to him in his farewell letter.

"Seller, do you have a watch here..."

After walking out of the normal school, he came to a well-decorated Western goods shop, which was also close to the academy gate. It was a relatively high-end place nearby. There were many rich and wealthy people coming and going, and some blond and blue-eyed Westerners could also be seen walking in. Get out.

When you walk in, you will see a magnificent building with a British architectural style.

"Sir, you want to buy something."

There are different waiters for different customers. Seeing that Bai Gui is a Chinese and a young man, the Chinese will take care of him. The receptionist was a middle-aged man with his big braids hidden under his hat, which was a bit funny.

"Do you have a watch?"

"It's a watch!"

He pondered for a moment, considering his words.

General Zhang is a student who graduated from Dongying Zhenwu School and is a soldier. What is the best gift to give, a watch is the first choice. Whether it is fighting or training, a timely watch is essential.

Although he can also exchange precision watches from the mirror, at this time, even ordinary mid-range watches in later generations are much more sophisticated than watches at this time. After all, the development of the steel industry is also different, and the level of craftsmanship is hundreds of years old. Be diligent...

Can't tell the origin.

"We have Vacheron Constantin here. It is a brand worn by Emperor Napoleon. It costs three hundred silver dollars..."

The waiter was talking.

He was soon interrupted by Bai Gui. He felt that the price was too expensive and was not something he should give as a gift, so he said: "Forget it, get a pen, a good pen."

He thought for a while, although the watch was expensive, he was just borrowing the friendship between Mr. Zhu and General Zhang to ask him to teach Japanese. It would not be a good idea to give him a gift that was too expensive. A better watch would be better. Hundreds of ocean coins. Fountain pens are the best, and pens are not cheap. At this time, it takes at least five yuan to buy a good pen, and giving a pen is in line with his status.

A scholar is also a scholar who embraces new learning.

It is most suitable to give a pen as a gift.

He had previously only considered General Zhang's identity, but had somewhat neglected his own identity.

"Okay! Sir!"

The waiter smiled and was not angry, although he was a little disappointed. If this young man bought a watch, he would get a lot of commission. As for whether he can afford a watch, just by looking at the person's temperament, one can tell that he is of decent wealth. When it comes to eyesight, it's not just about looking at people's clothes. That's like being blinded.

There is poetry and calligraphy in my belly!

Besides, who in the Qing Dynasty would dare to cause trouble in a store opened by foreigners?

"This fountain pen is a Parker pen from Ameiken, eight silver dollars!" The minister took out a valuable wooden box from the shelf, which was lined with silk and was a well-made fountain pen.

"Not bad! Parker fountain pen, famous!"

Bai Gui raised his eyebrows and said.

This Parker fountain pen is all black, with brass on the cap and the tip of the pen, simple and elegant.

He paid the money and took the fountain pen without bargaining.

The provincial government office is also on the side of the south gate, not far from the Normal School. However, Bai Gui thought that it would be a bit embarrassing to disturb General Zhang before he was proficient in Japanese, so he postponed it for more than ten days and came to visit.

When he arrived at the government office, he was led to the side room by the yamen runners.

"Wait here for a while, Zhang will come over after writing." The yamen runner was very polite. He only knew that General Zhang had returned from studying in Japan. Although he was only a scribe in the yamen now, this position was like the chief clerk in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He was in a low position but had great power. He only needed the right opportunity to be promoted and he would become a high official.

Those who could have a relationship with General Zhang were definitely not people he could mess with.

These scholars, one after another, looked lonely, but they had connections behind them.

"Here are some snacks. You can eat first."

The yamen runner took a plate of snacks and sent it to the waiting table of Bai Gui, flattering him.