Chapter 340 Arrangements for Children
"Mr. Zhang, I have always had a question. Nowadays, young people always talk about studying abroad, whether it is to the East or the West. It seems that only by studying abroad can we find the way to enrich the people and strengthen the country! Is studying abroad a must?" He asked in his heavy accent.
"That's a good question!" Zhang Xingjiu thought of his own experience. He had sent so many people abroad, but in the end he chose to stay. He must have noticed some problems, but he didn't expect that this question would arise now.
Zhang Xingjiu sorted out his thoughts and answered seriously, "I think there is really no need to study in a certain place. To some people, going abroad is just an obsession. From the late Qing Dynasty to the present, there are tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Chinese who have gone abroad. However, up to now, those of us who have returned from studying abroad have still not found the right path. This is concrete evidence."
"I think we need people to go abroad, see new things, learn new principles, study useful knowledge, and bring it back to transform our country. This will definitely be beneficial! The growth of civilization lies in communication. Why did the Qing Dynasty lag behind? A big reason is that it closed its doors to the outside world and did not communicate with foreign countries."
"At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, China was not too far behind the West. If we had maintained exchanges and learned from each other, China might not have been behind the Industrial Revolution and would not have developed to the point where it is now!"
"Nowadays, we have the opportunity to study abroad and learn about the technology and concepts of advanced countries. We should really cherish this opportunity. Bringing back these advanced experiences can also promote the development of the country. So studying abroad is definitely a good thing. But at the same time, some people should stay in their own country to study their own problems. If many young people spend their time in their own country, it will also be beneficial to the development of the country."
"Especially in the social field, social sciences are different from natural sciences. Natural sciences have standard answers. Whether in France or China, the laws of physics will not change, and one plus one will not be different from two. Therefore, scientific knowledge from developed countries can be directly applied when it is brought back."
"It's different in the social field. Although I haven't studied much about politics and law, I can see that the systems and laws of countries like Britain, France, Germany, and the United States are quite different. These differences are usually changes made by each country based on its own specific conditions. So the question is, if we bring back the knowledge in the field of social sciences as it is, will it really work? I don't think so!"
"Under such circumstances, it becomes even more important to study the problems of our own country. Only by finding the real reasons that hinder China's development and making changes can we find the right path to enrich the people and strengthen the country."
Zhang Xingjiu just nodded slightly and finished answering. He continued to select students to ask questions and answer their questions, but these words left a deep impression on many people.
After this incident, Zhang Xingjiu's relationship with the group of students studying in France became closer. Whenever he had time, he would go to various preparatory classes in France to teach them, explaining the specific situation in France. He also called several teachers who had returned from France from Aurora University to teach them French and the customs and culture of France.
Not long after, a group of Chinese students studying in France set off to study in France, but the young man had to leave the capital temporarily because of some other things. He first went to Shanghai to see off those students studying in France, and then returned to his hometown.
Shortly after he left, Zhang Xingjiu also took a train with A Zhang to go home for the New Year. This year, he published "Diary of a Madman", the first vernacular short story written in modern style in the history of modern Chinese literature, which was published in the fifth issue of the fourth volume of "New Youth", officially starting his literary career.
When Zhang Xingjiu heard the news, he bought several copies at once and carefully collected them. After several years, this magazine would become a valuable historical document.
When he returned home to reunite with his family, the eldest son Zhang Guoqiang talked about his plans. He was inspired by the trend of studying in France and also wanted to study in France.
Zhang Xingjiu was very supportive of this. "Which university are you going to apply to? I'll write a recommendation letter for you. No matter which university it is, they shouldn't reject your admission."
Zhang Guoqiang did not want to rely on his father's reputation. "I want to be like them, go to France to work and study, and then apply for a suitable university. I have been learning French from you and mother since I was a child, and I often listen to you talk about France. After entering school, I often go to the factory for internship and training, and I also learn kung fu from Master Huo with my brothers. Even if I don't rely on my father, I can find a school in France."
The Master Huo he was talking about was the number one Huo Yuanjia in Tianjin. More than ten years ago, Huo Yuanjia came to Shanghai to establish the Jingwu Athletic Association. Zhang Xingjiu invited him over and asked him to serve as a physical education teacher at Aurora University, specializing in teaching martial arts, which saved him from the fate of dying young.
Huo Yuanjia also respected Zhang Xingjiu very much. When he heard that Zhang Xingjiu wanted to find famous teachers for his children to teach them how to keep fit, he volunteered to come to the Zhang family to teach. He passed on all his martial arts skills to the children, and even Zhang Xingjiu learned a lot from him.
Zhang Xingjiu thought about it and agreed to his request. "With your personality, I'm afraid you won't be able to study as patiently as I do. In that case, it's fine to work and study, but don't be stubborn when you encounter problems. Go when you need help, and don't make your mother and I sad because of your anger."
With Zhang Guoqiang's ability, he should have no problem protecting himself as long as he doesn't encounter extreme situations. He can handle small things by himself, and bigger things can be solved by reporting his name and asking Lang Zhiwan and others for help.
"Father, I also want to study abroad in a few years." Hearing this, the second son Guosheng and the third son Guowei also quickly stood up and said.
"You are patient enough to study. When you graduate from high school, go to study in the United States." Zhang Xingjiu said, touching Guosheng's head. This is a good seed for studying. He has already shown some talent. As long as he is given the right environment, he may be able to compete for the Nobel Prize without any reminder from himself. If he is reminded a little more, his potential will be even more limitless.
As for the third son, Guo Wei, Zhang Xingjiu had a headache. This kid didn't like studying very much. Instead, he loved to pester Huo Yuanjia to tell him about things in the martial arts world. He also had some interest in business management. So what should he let him do?
Zhang Xingjiu thought about it and finally found a suitable direction for him. "When you grow up, go to England. You can go to Cambridge, Oxford or London College of Political Science."
Go to the UK first to build some connections, and then go to Hong Kong in the future so that you can provide help to the country from abroad.
(End of this chapter)
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