The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 627 You old dog!

A group of Chinese students studying in the United States were gathered together. Some of them saw that Ouyang Geng and his companions looked gloomy and depressed, and guessed that Wu Jiashan summoning them this time might not be a good thing.

Then he asked quietly: "Brother Ouyang, do you know what it is?"

"You will know in a moment." Ouyang Geng said with a gloomy face.

He really doesn't want to talk now.

Originally, he was planning to go to San Francisco during the Chinese New Year and visit Los Angeles at the same time.

After Zhan Tianyou came back, he described Los Angeles as a paradise on earth, where the sun was shining and the sea was blue. It was called the City of Sunshine or the City of Angels, and it is fascinating just to think about it.

He didn't expect such a thing to happen suddenly, and it was a huge shock to him.

When others saw him like this, they became even more worried.

While everyone was whispering, Wu Jiashan walked in with his servant and a telegram in his hand.

Afterwards, Wu Jiashan sat at the top and looked at the many students with a smile and some relaxation on his face.

Even those fake braids that he usually disliked, he no longer cared so much about.

He said slowly, "Have you packed your bags? The reason I'm notifying you to come here is because the court has ordered you to return! Return to the Qing Dynasty today."

When everyone heard this, they were stunned for a moment, and then suddenly burst into an uproar: "Supervisor Wu, what do you mean by this?"

"Isn't what I said clear enough? Look at each of you. You have little knowledge of Confucianism and no moral character. You have been in the United States for many years. I don't know how much knowledge you have learned here. You have picked up a lot of bad habits. You are definitely not a blessing for the court.

So this time the court decided to call you back and resettle you."

When the Chinese students studying in the United States heard this, they were immediately filled with grief and anger.

"Supervisor Wu, we came here when we were eleven or twelve years old, and it has been at least six years. We have studied hard for many years in this unfamiliar foreign place. Now that we have not completed our studies, we have been recalled with a piece of paper. What is the value of all our hard work over the years?"

"You said that we have learned a lot. Columbia University and Yale University are both top universities in the United States. Brother Dachao (Zhan Tianyou) won the first prize in mathematics at Yale University. Isn't it an honor?"

These students came to the United States between 1872 and 1875. They were only eleven or twelve years old when they arrived, and are now almost all adults. They have been studying in the United States for so many years, but now even Zhan Tianyou and Ouyang Geng have not graduated yet.

Now, everyone has been recalled by an imperial decree, and it can be said that their youth and years of hard study have all been wasted.

"There is no point in saying more. The imperial decree has already come down. Do you still dare to disobey it?" Wu Jiashan said indifferently.

"Old dog!" someone in the crowd suddenly cursed.

"Who?" Wu Jiashan was immediately furious.

A young man walked out of the crowd. It was Tang Shaoyi, a student from the third term.

"I say, you old dog, we have studied hard in the United States for many years, but it was all ruined because of a letter of nonsense written by you, an old dog!" Tang Shaoyi was also furious at this time.

After studying hard in the United States for many years and having just been admitted to Columbia University, he was recalled because of this old dog's letter, and all his years of hard study were ruined.

"Old dog!"

"An old dog who has misled the country and the people!" Other students also cursed angrily.

Wu Jiashan had always disliked them and always made trouble for them.

Several students have been expelled before.

Everyone knew that this recall had something to do with him.

"You have no respect for your elders! This is what you learned in the United States. It would be better if you didn't learn it!" Wu Jiashan was also furious and pointed at everyone.

"The imperial court has issued an order. You are given five days to return home. Anyone who fails to return home within the time limit will be considered as disobeying the order!"

After saying that, he turned away.

After Wu Jiashan left, everyone cursed for a while, and many people had red eyes and almost cried.

"What should we do?" asked a student, wiping away tears.

All these years of hard work have been in vain. After they return, the court doesn’t know how to accommodate them.

"At worst, we can just not go back!" Zhang Kangren said in the crowd.

"Not going back..." A young man was about to say that if they didn't go back, how could they stay in the United States, and then he understood what the other party meant.

"If you don't want to go back, there is someone who can support you to continue your studies!" Like Zhang Kangren and Tan Yaoxun, he has always been helping Chen Zhengwei.

Now that he saw this was an opportunity, he quickly stood up.

"If we don't go back, we will be disobeying the order!" someone immediately said worriedly.

"Huang Jiliang, are you two brothers willing to waste all your years of hard study?" Zhang Kangren asked back.

The two brothers Huang Zhongliang and Huang Jiliang, one from the first batch and the other from the third batch, are both students studying in the United States.

"You two have families working in the Manufacturing Bureau, so what about the others?" Zhang Kangren looked at the others again.

"Since your families do not accept salaries from the imperial court, what can you do if you disobey the imperial order? The worst that can happen is that you can move your family members here!" Zhang Kangren said.

Some people were tempted. After all, they had been in the United States for so many years and were accustomed to the customs and life here, not to mention their own hard study over the years.

However, some others looked embarrassed, after all, disobeying the emperor's order was a big deal for them.

"If you don't want to disobey the order, I'll give you another idea!" Zhang Kangren said with a turn of his eyes.

"First follow that old dog Wu back to China, then go to Guangzhou and return to the United States. By then, no one will know where you went."

"But if I come back again, I'm afraid it will be difficult to go back."

After this was said, everyone stopped scolding Wu Laogou, and many of them started to think about it.

This arrangement is indeed more appropriate, but it only wastes a few months of time.

It's better than wasting so many years of hard study.

“If you are interested, you can tell me. Now the West is in a state of disrepair. When you return to the United States to finish your studies, you will have the opportunity to display your talents and realize your lofty ambitions!” Zhang Kangren was originally more restrained, but now he is not even restrained.

He started recruiting directly.

After a few hours, everyone dispersed and went back to discuss what to do next.

Anyway, there are still a few days left, so there is no rush and you can think about it carefully. Even Zhan Tianyou looked hesitant.

After Ouyang Geng and others left, they went to see Ouyang Ming.

Zhang Kangren left here and went to the Continental Hotel.

He was not in a hurry to go in. He watched for a while at the entrance of the Mainland Hotel, looking at the Chinese men in gentlemen's suits coming in and out, as well as the well-dressed foreigners.

Zhang Kangren likes to see this scenery very much.

Every time I see it, I can truly feel that the status of Chinese people has improved and they have occupied a place in this country.

He has personally experienced how Chinese people were treated in the United States in the past.

I have been discriminated against and bullied since I was a child.

Life is better now. Even if I don’t go back, I can still make a name for myself in the United States.

Zhang Kangren chanted softly:
“When asked if Lingnan is bad, I said: Wherever my heart is at peace is my hometown!”

Then he laughed and strode into the Continental Hotel.

"Yale student Zhang Kangren is here to see Mr. Xu Yan! It's important!"

Then the henchman took Zhang Kangren upstairs, just in time to see Rong Jiahong coming down in a flashy white gentleman's suit with a corner of a red scarf sticking out of his shirt pocket.

"Hey, I remember you! You're a student studying in the United States, right?" As soon as Rong Jiahong saw Zhang Kangren, he put his arm around his shoulder and said with a smile, "What's the matter? If someone bullies you, tell me. We are all Chinese living abroad, so who will help you if I don't?"

"Family members help each other!"

"Mr. Rong!" Zhang Kangren also knew him and said with a smile, "It is indeed an important matter!"

"Tell me about it!" Rong Jiahong said with a smile.

"The court is going to recall Chinese students studying in the United States!" Zhang Kangren whispered.

"What? Why was he recalled suddenly? Damn, that old bastard is causing trouble, right? It seems that the lesson I taught him last time was not enough. I'm going to hang him now!" Rong Jiahong was stunned for a moment, then he cursed.

He knew that Chen Zhengwei was very concerned about these students studying in the United States.

They are all university graduates, they are all talented.

What's the matter with the Qing Dynasty recalling these people?

Isn't this the fat in the bowl flying away?

"Call some people and follow me to find that old bastard!" Rong Jiahong immediately said to the person behind him.

"Mr. Rong, this may not be a bad thing!" Seeing Rong Jiahong angrily ordering people to find trouble with Wu Jiashan, Zhang Kangren felt a little moved.

Although the people under Chen Zhengwei are a little rough and reckless, they are really nice to them.

Comparing the imperial court with that old dog Wu Jiashan, there is a world of difference between them.

At this moment he quickly spoke up to stop Rong Jiahong.

"What do you mean?" Rong Jiahong paused.

"Brother Hong, I'm going to take him upstairs, you come with me!" The henchman carried Rong Jiahong upstairs.

"Fuck, why are you holding me up? I can't walk?" Rong Jiahong cursed with a smile.

A moment later, Zhang Kangren was taken to the reception room outside Xu Yan's office.

"Tell me what happened?" Xu Yan motioned Zhang Kangren to sit down.

"The imperial court wants to recall the students studying in the United States."

"Oh? Are they willing to leave? After all, after so many years in the United States, many people have just entered college and haven't even received their diplomas. What's more, many people have not even entered college yet!" Xu Yan raised his eyebrows.

"Most people are reluctant to do so!" Zhang Kangren then explained his two methods.

"Good, you have an idea!" Xu Yan smiled and patted Zhang Kangren on the shoulder. "You are studying law, right? Do you want to help me after graduation?"

"When the time comes, I'll find you a law firm to hone your skills, and then let you run your own firm! After all, you need your own talents to run a business!"

"Of course I am willing!" Zhang Kangren was overjoyed.

Xu Yan is not only an important figure under Chen Zhengwei, but also in a big city like New York.

Of course he is willing.

But there are still two years until graduation.

"It's settled then. I'll keep a seat for you!" Xu Yan said with a smile.

"Your idea is good, and we can do that. If you want to stay, we will support you! We will arrange jobs for you after graduation! You all went to college, so your positions will definitely not be low."

"Even if it's family members, we can send them over and arrange things for them to do."

"You can go back to the Qing Dynasty first if you want, and deal with it first, then go to Guangzhou and bring you back! This way you won't be a burden to the family!"

"Boat tickets and your tuition are all covered!"

"But we can't let that old bastard go. I've disliked him for a long time." Rong Jiahong understood what was said on the side. It was indeed not a bad thing this time, but he was still a little unhappy.

He felt like he had been tricked.

He asked Wu Jiashan to expel these students, but now the imperial court has issued an edict to recall these people.

Isn't this just a trick for him?
"What do you want to do?" Xu Yan looked at him.

"He wants to go back so much, I let him swim back!" Rong Jiahong said with a grin.

"This might lead to more complications!" Xu Yan shook his head. These students are the most important thing now.

But if he goes back alive, who knows, he might cause some trouble again.

"Let him die of illness on the ship!"

"After all, it's been a long journey, and he's not young anymore. It's time for him to die!"

(End of this chapter)