The train driver in the courtyard

Chapter 938: Jinling University, Differences in Writing Brushes, and Section Chief He's Objection

The private Jinling University was originally founded by the Xiaomei Family Education Association. It has three colleges: liberal arts, science, and agriculture. It is world-renowned for its outstanding achievements in English literature and Chinese culture research.

In 1951, the private Jinling University and the private Jinling Women's College merged into the public Jinling University.

In 1952, the private Jinling University was abolished due to the reorganization of its departments and faculties, and its liberal arts and science colleges were merged into the public Jinling University.

People in Jinling called this practice the New Jinling University merging with the Old Jinling University.

Although the old Jinling University seems to be gone, it is actually still alive and well and still stands southwest of the Drum Tower.

This place has a strange name, called "Xishan".

The Xishan school buildings were all planned and designed by foreigners, and most of the building materials, except for the glazed tiles on the roof and basic civil engineering, were imported from abroad.

The completed school building is huge in scale, and from the jeep it looks like a giant church.

The old calligrapher introduced by Section Chief He this time has his office in the corner of the second floor of the church.

"Advisor Li, this person's name is Zhang Xueshen. When Huiwen Academy was still in existence, he was a professor here. His research on brush calligraphy is at the forefront of all of Jinling."

After Chief He of the Security Department of Factory 219 introduced the general situation of the old Jinling University, he briefly explained the situation of Professor Zhang Xueshen.

For some reason, he always felt guilty when facing this train driver these two days, and he did this to make up for it.

"Thank you, Chief He."

As Li Aiguo spoke, he knocked on the door.

Professor Zhang Xueshen was excited to be able to help Factory 219. He had been waiting for them for a long time. He invited them into his office and poured them tea.

Section Chief He simply introduced Li Aiguo's identity: "This is Comrade Li from Beijing. I need to trouble you with something."

"You're welcome. This is a new world and we are all one family." Professor Zhang Xueshen stroked his beard.

Li Aiguo first walked around the office, admiring the calligraphy works and praising Zhang Xueshen's calligraphy.

I'm not bragging, Li Aiguo is also a great calligrapher, and he can see that Professor Zhang Xueshen's calligraphy is extraordinary.

He quickly changed the subject to brushes.

"Professor Zhang, calligraphy requires a brush. Professor Zhang, are there any particular requirements for this brush?"

Professor Zhang Xueshen was a little confused at first.

Hearing this, he realized that he had entered the main topic and nodded, "There are many types of brushes, and the brush heads are all made from animal hair. So people often classify them according to the different elasticity of the brush hair. Generally, they are divided into three types: hard brushes, soft brushes, and mixed brushes."

Li Aiguo took a sip of tea from the enamelware mug and asked, "Besides classifying by the strength of the brush hair, are there any other classifications based on appearance?"

"Appearance?" Professor Zhang Xueshen was visibly stunned.

Section Chief He also thought this question was a bit strange. Isn't it normal for different types of brushes to have different shapes?
Li Aiguo straightened up and explained, "I saw a round-headed brush a few days ago. It seems to be different from the brushes I usually see."

"Round-headed brushes are indeed rare. I understand. Please wait a moment." Professor Zhang Xueshen stood up suddenly, opened the bookcase and took out a wooden box.

There is a brush in the box. The brush looks old and exudes the vicissitudes of history.

Professor Zhang Xueshen carefully picked up the brush, his eyes narrowed slightly: "Although this brush is not a work of a famous artist, it is a cultural relic from the Tang Dynasty. You see, this brush has a round head. The round head is the most important feature of ancient brushes."

“Does anyone still use this kind of ancient brush now?”

"It is rare. The ultimate purpose of a brush is to write. This round-headed brush has loose hairs. When writing, the ink comes out through natural gaps, which is rather clumsy and not enough to support the seal script and clerical script that have been developed later."

Hearing this, Section Chief He couldn't help but look up to Zhang Xueshen. This old professor also had such a deep research on brushes.

At this time, Li Aiguo continued: "What about Japan? Their fonts are relatively simple."

Professor Zhang Xueshen widened his eyes and said, "Don't tell me, Japan has been using this kind of ancient brush all the time. It is said that it was also passed down from the Tang Dynasty."

After saying this, he seemed to realize something and asked in surprise: "Why, is there anyone using this kind of brush here?"

Section Chief He had seen the brush before, and he remembered it now. He stood up and said to Li Aiguo with wide eyes, "Advisor Li, are you saying he is..."

Before Section Chief He finished speaking, Li Aiguo interrupted him and said, "I didn't say anything!"

Section Chief He quickly closed his mouth and felt a chill on his back.

Zhou Ke was still admiring the brush and asked in a daze, "Who would use Xiao Rizi's brush? That's crazy."

Li Aiguo smiled and motioned for the two to keep quiet. He stood up and said to Professor Zhang Xueshen in a serious tone, "Professor Zhang, thank you very much for today, but what happened today needs to be kept confidential. Don't tell anyone, including relatives, friends, family members, and colleagues."

"Don't worry, I have been actively trying to get closer to the organization over the years, and I will definitely keep it strictly confidential."

When Professor Zhang Xueshen saw that several people were about to leave, he personally escorted them out of the office.

Along the way, colleagues greeted Professor Zhang Xueshen from time to time.

They all looked at Li Aiguo and the other two with surprise.

"Lao Zhang, who are these people?"

"They, are..." Professor Zhang Xueshen swallowed the words back and changed his words, "They are calligraphy enthusiasts. They came here to discuss something with me, an old man." The current situation is not favorable for an old scholar like him. He may have other intentions for sending the three people out.

Now a compromise has to be made.

After leaving the office building, Li Aiguo turned around and shook hands with Professor Zhang Xueshen: "Thank you for your help, Professor Zhang. Don't worry, we will not forget your contribution after we figure out the matter."

Professor Zhang Xueshen had already given up hope, but when he heard this, he became a little excited: "This is what I should do. You are too polite."

There is no conflict between helping others sincerely and gaining honor. Li Aiguo will naturally not do something like crossing the river and destroying the bridge.

The two chatted for a while, and Li Aiguo turned around and prepared to leave, but after taking two steps, he stopped again.

"Professor Zhang, are there any foreign professors at your old Jinling University?"

"Yes, there are quite a few." Professor Zhang Xueshen pointed to the office building behind: "They were all sent here by the church back then, with special approval."

"Really?" Li Aiguo took a deep look at the tower, turned around and got into the jeep.

The jeep slowly drove away from the old Jinling University, stopped at the gate and handed out a pass.

At this time, a car drove in from outside.

"Hey, it's rare to see a girl driving a car." Zhou Ke stuck his head out and took a look at the car opposite.

The girl rolled her eyes at him, and after the security officer checked her ID, she stepped on the accelerator and the car sped away.

"Driving so fast in school?" Li Aiguo frowned slightly.

A security officer checked their IDs and handed them back, saying, "That girl is Professor Peter's teaching assistant. There's nothing we can do."

It seems that no matter what era it is, things will become troublesome when it comes to foreign affairs.

Li Aiguo took the certificate, said thank you, and drove away from the old Jinling University in a GAZ jeep.

Back at the Security Department of Factory 219, Li Aiguo asked Zhou Ke to notify Captain Chen of the Engineering Company.

He lit a cigarette and wrote down all his doubts on a piece of paper.

When Captain Chen entered the office and saw only three people there, he felt something was wrong.

"Advisor Li, something happened?"

"Something happened. It's a big deal."

Li Aiguo turned his head and looked at Section Chief He: "Old He, please explain this to Captain Chen first."

After Section Chief He finished his explanation, Li Aiguo also wrote down all his doubts.

"What we can confirm now is that the brush used by Meng Binhong is the one commonly used in Xiaorizi, and he can also make the brush himself."

Li Aiguo put down his pen and tapped his fingers on the paper: "This only shows that he is suspicious, but it does not mean that he is Dieter."

"As long as there are doubts, it is enough. I will arrest Meng Binhong immediately and never let him steal the secrets in the factory." On the way back, Chief He was already anxious when he thought that there might be a Dieter hiding in the iron wall that he was proud of.

Li Aiguo held a cigarette in his mouth, thought for a moment, and suggested: "I don't agree."

"what?!"

"Meng Binhong was able to be transferred here from the Northeast and pass the various levels of review. This is not something he could have done alone. There may be someone behind him."

"Catch him, just catch him. I don't believe that we can't pry open his mouth!" Chief He's expression was a little ferocious at this time.

Li Aiguo knew clearly that what he meant by prying open the mouth was physical prying, which was indeed very effective, but not suitable for this case.

"Lao He, how can you be sure that Meng Binhong's accomplices are not hiding in Factory 219?

If the other party uses a single line of communication, and the other party learns that Meng Binhong has been arrested and escapes immediately, how will you respond? "

"I will first order the entire factory to be sealed off!"

"There are thousands of employees at Factory 219, and thousands of their families are involved. Are you going to arrest them all?"

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"Since we can't arrest people directly, how high is the wall of your 219 factory? More than a hundred meters? Can't people climb over it?"

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Section Chief He was confused by these questions. He wanted to refute, but he couldn't.

But how could he tolerate a guy who looked like Dieter wandering around in 219? He said stiffly, "Never mind. I'll order a lockdown of the entire factory first, and then arrest him!"

"Nonsense! You are trying to clear the reputation of Factory 219 by taking action when you don't have the necessary skills. You are just trying to gain personal control!"

Seeing Li Aiguo slamming the table and standing up, Captain Chen and Zhou Ke were both shocked.

However, the two also knew that Meng Binhong's case might be related to a huge organization. It would be a pity if the clues were interrupted, so they did not stop him.

(End of this chapter)