In fact, Gu Hongming and East China ** had a much earlier contact time than Yan Fu. When East China ** first established the Shanghai New District, East China ** organized an event to visit people from Shanghai's business circles to Qingdao. At that time, Gu Hongming also participated in this itinerary. It should be said that during that itinerary, East China ** still left a good impression on Gu Hongming.

However, since then, East China ** and Gu Hongming have no direct contact. Bi Jing's energy is mainly about developing industrialization and economy. He values ​​technical talents like Zhan Tianyou, not academic masters like Gu Hongming. Although Gu Hongming also admitted that under the governance of East China **, the spirit and outlook of society and people's livelihood are indeed much better than those of the Qing court, his bones still have the arrogance and arrogance of traditional Chinese literati. If East China ** does not come to invite you, Gu Hongming will naturally not come to the door, and he deliberately acts as if he is disdainful of East China **.

However, Gu Hongming lived in Shanghai most of his time and also got many opportunities to understand the situation of East China. Although Gu Hongming appeared to be disdainful of East China, he actually paid considerable attention to the trends of East China. Several major newspapers published by East China were basically not lost in one issue. In addition, he also purchased several academic works published by East China and studied them carefully.

It should be said that Gu Hongming has a very disagree with the land system of East China. He also has a lot of complaints about the governance methods of East China bypassing the gentry class and directly facing the grassroots people. However, he still admires the effect of East China governance. After all, Gu Hongming studied in Europe for 14 years and obtained 11 doctoral degrees. His study experience was mainly in the UK and Germany. He has a considerable understanding of the governance environment of European countries. Although the establishment of East China has not been long, its governance capabilities are not inferior to those of European countries.

Gu Hongming's evaluation of academic theoretical works in East China is also different. For example, he is very disdainful of the land theory of East China and is not very concerned about industrialization theory. However, he has a considerable sense of identity with the concept that China is a civilized country rather than a nation-state proposed by East China. Because Gu Hongming advocates the traditional Chinese Confucius and Mencius thoughts, which is very consistent with China's theory of being a civilized country. This theory also gave Gu Hongming a great inspiration, allowing him to more perfect theories that Chinese civilization is superior to European civilization.

Also, the East China ** criticized the European countries' system, social system and civilization. Gu Hongming agreed very much. Unlike other Chinese scholars in this era who generally praised the systems, ideas, and civilizations of European countries, Gu Hongming was quite disdainful of the systems, systems and cultures of European countries. This is also related to Gu Hongming's experience of studying abroad for 14 years, because other Chinese scholars such as Yan Fu only studied abroad for only 4 years, and their understanding of European countries is somewhat superficial. They only see the superficial prosperity of European countries and lack the deep understanding of the society of European countries. It is precisely because of the long-term overseas experience that Gu Hongming has a deeper understanding of the society of European countries, and has not been confused by the superficial prosperity, development, and technology of European countries. At the same time, they also see the dark, falling, selfish and greedy side behind social prosperity.

However, Gu Hongming is not a sociologist. Although he has seen the shortcomings of European countries in social systems and culture, he lacks sufficient understanding of the root causes of these shortcomings. Moreover, the solutions he came up with are not to promote social progress, improve the overall moral level of society, or establish a higher level of social system, but to the benevolence and righteousness of traditional Chinese Confucius and Mencius. This is also the main factor for Gu Hongming to advocate Confucianism, which has reached the level of firm support for Chinese traditional culture, whether it is the essence or the dross.

In fact, this is also a common feature of this generation of Chinese scholars. As the understanding of the society of European countries deepened, after seeing the lack of social and cultural limitations of European countries, almost all returned to Chinese traditional culture. In the old time and space, Yan Fu began to praise Chinese traditional culture in his later years.

However, after reading the in-depth analysis of the system formation and cultural limitations of European countries by East China, and combined with his years of experience in Europe to verify it, Gu Hongming also felt enlightened. Bi Jing's analysis of the system and cultural limitations of European countries is based on the more than a hundred years of exploration, research, division and experiments by countless scholars in the old time and space. This is by no means comparable to Gu Hongming's life experience for more than ten years.

Although this does not mean that Gu Hongming gave up his thoughts from then on and fell completely to the East China ***. Once an academic master like Gu Hongming formed his own ideas, he would not change easily. Although this does not prevent him from absorbing other theoretical ideas and having excellent parts that are beneficial to his own ideas and views. Therefore, in Gu Hongming's later articles, lectures, and exchanges, he also quoted a large number of theories from East China **.

However, Gu Hongming's attitude towards East China's ** has not changed much. He still disdains. He also publishes articles in newspapers from time to time, either making fun of them, or accusing them of some behaviors or specific people. Of course, he likes to argue with others, which is a major feature of Gu Hongming. He is not specifically targeting East China ***. He is not specifically targeting East China ***, other countries, Qing court officials, foreign politicians, and other scholars and celebrities. In short, he just wants to argue with anyone who doesn't like them, and he will start to complain, and he will ridicule them as much as possible.

After East China ** controlled Shanghai, newspapers certainly did not dare to publish articles against East China **. Gu Hongming usually argued against East China ** at banquets and academic exchanges. However, Gu Hongzhang did not argue against East China ** and paid great attention to the position. He often played the edge ball, and was more ridiculous. In addition to being against East China **, Gu Hongming also acted as usual when he saw people and things. Therefore, Shanghai ** didn't care much, and still kept a distance from him, but did not stop Gu Hongming from writing books, teaching, giving speeches, etc. in Shanghai, as long as he didn't cross the line.

In fact, although in the old time and space, Gu Hongming was known for his courage to speak, dare to scold, and dare to argue, he was not really cynical and unreasonable. In fact, he paid great attention to the standard of measure and knew who could scold, when, how long could he scold, and to what extent, and to ensure his absolute safety. Therefore, although in the last 10 years of Gu Hongming's life, despite the ups and downs of the political situation and the change of ** was common, many scholars suffered great losses because they stood in the wrong team and said the wrong words, but Gu Hongming always stood firm. No matter who was in power, he respected him as a guest, and Gu Hongming still cursed and criticized others.

Qin Zheng has actually been paying attention to the actions of scholars such as Yan Fu and Gu Hongming, and is well aware of some of their changes. As the national strength of the East China National Congress became increasingly powerful, since the victory of the far-reaching war, these scholars were obviously leaning against the East China National Congress. In fact, this is easy to understand, because the performance of the Qing court was too bad, and it was simply a mud that could not be supported by the wall. It only occupied a legitimate and righteous part. When the East China National Congress showed its ability to completely overwhelm the Qing court and changing the dynasty was inevitable, naturally many scholars would change their course and stand on the side of the future winners.

Moreover, this time, the cultural exchange activity on behalf of East China and Germany was the first official cultural exchange activity in Chinese history. The entire Chinese civilization represented by whomever can participate is a supreme honor that can be left in history. For scholars, honor is more important than economic interests. Therefore, Qin Zheng believed that Yan Fu and Gu Hongming could be invited as representatives of East China.

After discussion by the Executive Yuan, he finally agreed to Qin Zheng's suggestion. Of course, it depends on Yan Fu and Gu Hongming's attitude. If they are unwilling to represent East China to Germany, there is no way. And the task of inviting Yan Fu and Gu Hongming naturally fell on Li Songchen.

In fact, this matter is not big or small, and even if it is small, it will not have any impact on Li Songchen's future. If Bi Jing is Yan Fu and Gu Hongming really don't want to go, he can't just siege the two of them! But if it is done, it will undoubtedly be a bonus for Li Songchen.

Of course, Li Songchen also knew that such academic masters were not easy to invite, because they all regarded themselves very highly and compared to Kong Ming. Although they were very willing, they still pretended to be stubborn and pushed left and right, and finally stood up as if they were reluctant. Therefore, after careful thinking, Li Songchen first asked Gu Hongming for an appointment. As expected, Gu Hongming finally pushed the meeting time to three days after the excuse of "I am very busy and have no time". Li Songchen immediately went to meet Yan Fu again, and this time it was much smoother, and the meeting time was set for the next day.
Chapter completed!