History is the memory of things that have been said and done. —Carl Baker
In the Republic of China period, Zhang Taiyan was definitely a famous and prominent figure, and there was a newspaper that selected one hundred and eight generals in the cultural circles at that time, and the first one in the list was Zhang Taiyan. Although Zhang Taiyan is a master of traditional Chinese studies, he is not trim and crazy. However, his "madness" is not confused, but his true temperament, which is very admirable. In 1912, not long after Yuan Shikai became president, he revealed the true face of dictatorship. After the defeat of the second revolution, many revolutionaries were assassinated, and many fled overseas, except for Zhang Taiyan, who was then the envoy of the three eastern provinces, who did not leave, and he went to Beijing to question Yuan Shikai in person.
Among these literati who can make trouble, Zhang Taiyan is the most "outstanding" one. With his own knowledge and fame, he not only dared to make trouble with ordinary officials, but also dared to make trouble with the great president. At that time, Yuan Shikai planned to claim the title of emperor, and Zhang Taiyan was very upset, so he broke into the presidential palace and planned to scold Yuan Shikai bitterly. Unfortunately, Yuan Shikai did not see him, and his anger was smashed at the reception of the presidential palace without anywhere to go. As a result, he was imprisoned for damaging public property. However, zhang Taiyan's life after being imprisoned was more comfortable, not only did the state civil servants treat him as a slave, but also received a subsidy of 500 yuan.
After a few days at the coach's office, Zhang Taiyan was sent to Longquan Temple in Beijing. The Lu Jianzhang, who was in charge of the escort, was also very interesting, and he personally rode in front of the road to show respect. This person is also considered to be an important position in the Beiyang Army, and it is really incomprehensible that such a courtesy is treated as a prisoner. Speaking of Yuan Shikai, Zhang Taiyan is indeed not thin. He once set eight rules for Lu Jianzhang on the prison chapter, stipulating that there was no limit to the amount of money for living and eating, and that he would destroy things and curse people and listen to him. Things are destroyed, buy them again. During his imprisonment, Zhang Taiyan's daily food expenses were higher than the monthly salary of a policeman at that time, and even the most beautiful and decent professor in the university was only four hundred yuan per month.
And Zhang Taiyan's posture is also frighteningly high, Zhang Taiyan has a rule, the listener and the cook must ask him three times a day, once at 9 o'clock in the morning, once at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, once at 9 o'clock in the evening, please be safe in the way of bowing, must not be violated, if there is a bad pool heavy responsibility. Listening to the poor cook, only dare not forget a little, sometimes it is 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Zhang Yu does not wake up from his nap, and the poor listener will join hands to enter the room, and whisper on the pillow: "Adults wake up, it is time to fight!" ”
In addition to being not very free in person and the scope of activity in Longquan Temple, Zhang Taiyan's daily life is still very moist, and he can be called the most cattle prisoner in the Republic of China. In 1936, Zhang Taiyan died at the age of 67. Zhang Taiyan left a will before his death, reflecting his principle of life, "Mortals always regard standing as noble, and learning is still secondary; they must not be arrogant because of wealth, and bend because of poverty." It may travel abroad to study, but those who have capital can do it, he is different, if he cultivates pride, he is not my son. It is especially necessary to be cautious when entering the government. If a foreign race enters the Lord, be pure. ”
Zhang Taiyan's madness was incomprehensible to people at that time, there are legends that Zhang Taiyan was a madman, because he was too learned, it is said that the names he gave to his three daughters are not known to many people, the name of the eldest daughter is 4 "Qi", the name of the second daughter is 4 "and", and the name of the third daughter is 4 "Gong". He claimed that the premise of whoever wanted to marry his daughters was to recognize their names. Seeing the age of marriage, many people do not know what to do, and in the end, Mr. Zhang only has to hold a press conference to explain his daughter's name. It's amazing.