industrial overlord

Chapter 642
Li Jinbao is very much in favor of Lin Zhenhua's principle of convincing people with virtue, and he doesn't want to cause bloody storms in his country.As for how Lin Zhenhua could convince others with virtue, Li Jinbao couldn't figure it out. He only knew that Lin Zhenhua was good at creating miracles.

The demonstrations in front of the Presidential Palace finally subsided temporarily when President Kopeccini announced to reconsider the port land lease agreement.Of course, both sides couldn't bear it anymore. After a whole day of tossing, seeing that the sky was getting late, no one could afford it anymore. Kopeccini made a concession, and Vanier and the students followed the ladder Go downstairs and go back to celebrate the victory.

Mrak came to the hotel where Lin Zhenhua and others lived that night. He first expressed his apology to Lin Zhenhua, explaining that due to some communication difficulties, the signing of this project needs to be put on hold for a while.Later, he resolutely stated that the cabinet headed by the president is highly supportive of this project, and asked Lin Zhenhua to believe that they will be able to persuade the domestic people to strive for the early completion of this project.

"It seems to me that your Professor Vanier has a lot of prejudice against China." Lin Zhenhua did not get into a rage like Mrak imagined, but chatted with him about Vanier lightly.

Mrak said: "Professor Vanier came back from studying in the United States. People like them who have studied in the United States have always had some prejudices against China. Mr. Lin, please forgive me."

Lin Zhenhua was so curious that he asked, "By the way, Mrak, I've always wanted to know where you studied abroad."

"Me..." Mrak said with a shy look, "I studied in India...but I like Chinese culture very much."

The last sentence is to please Lin Zhenhua deliberately. In fact, people who have returned from studying in India will not have a good impression of China.As a newly rising country, China has been demonized in many countries.

Lin Zhenhua said: "Mrak, thank you very much for your kindness to Chinese culture. I hope that at some point in the future, I can invite you to visit China and experience Chinese culture on the spot. Of course, all the expenses are paid by us. borne."

"Oh, this is really great." Mrak smiled. The Saint-Goga Islands are a poor country, and it is very difficult for government ministers to go abroad. If a big donor like Lin Zhenhua is willing to pay for him to go to China It is a very rare opportunity to visit.

Lin Zhenhua put on a serious face and said: "Through today's incident, my colleagues and I deeply felt that the mutual understanding between China...uh, the two countries is so lacking that The professors in your country are all prejudiced against us. Minister Mrak, can you create an opportunity for me, it is very difficult for me to have an in-depth exchange with Professor Vanier, and give him a comprehensive introduction to the concept of China's peaceful rise. "

"Well..." Mrak hesitated for a second, then nodded and said, "I don't think this should be difficult, but I need to contact the school."

The funding of national universities depends on the allocation of funds by the government, which determines that it is impossible for national universities not to give face to the government.In addition, due to limited financial resources, many old facilities in the university are difficult to maintain. President Luft often has to ask Minister of Industry Mrak for help in his own name. Therefore, Mrak and Luft have a close relationship.

Vanier dared to talk nonsense in front of the president, but he couldn't stand up in front of the president of the university.There is only one university in the St. Goga Islands. If he offends the principal, he may lose his job.A person like him can pretend to be a scholar in a small country like the St. Goga Islands. If he leaves the St. Goga Islands and goes to the United States or India to apply for a job, I am afraid it will be difficult to get the treatment of an ordinary white-collar worker. .

The school is afraid of the government, the professor is afraid of the school, and the government is afraid of the professor. This triangular relationship is the same for all countries in the world.Some people say that schools in countries are independent and do not give the government face at all. This is actually just a kind of obsession for granted, and it is the result of imposing countless auras on these schools.Think about the president of a certain lighthouse country, George W. Bush, who is known for his ignorance and incompetence. Didn’t he still receive honorary doctorates from several prestigious universities in the United States?If they don't want to flatter the government, how would these so-called academically independent elite schools belittle their doctorate titles like this?
In this way, although Vanier kept expressing his disdain for China, under the arrangement of the school, he still agreed to meet with the representatives of China reluctantly.However, he also said that he is a father-in-law scholar, and no force can force him to change his original intention.

"Are you Professor Vanier?"

In the small conference room of the National University, Lin Zhenhua took He Fei and Li Jinbao to meet Vanier again.Wearing a suit, Vanier tried to appear fairy-like, to show that he had received a high-level education in the United States.

"I'm Vanier, what do you want from me?" Vanier looked arrogant.He imagined that the few Chinese in front of him should come to subdue him, and they would beg him not to interfere with the port project.If this is the case, he will reject the other party with dignity and awe, and will write an article about this experience and publish it in the local newspaper.

Of course, there will be another situation, that is, the other party will use some means to threaten him. Vanier has thought about it. If the other party's means are not so tough, he will resolutely resist.If the means are very strong... then let's talk.

Lin Zhenhua looked at Vanier's face, and the first impulse in his heart was to punch that face, and then told him an old Chinese saying: Don't pretend to be coercive, and you will be struck by lightning if you pretend to be coercive.

But he still didn't do it in the end. He had already promised Li Jinbao that he would convince others with virtue, so he chuckled and said, "I heard that Professor Vanier is an expert on the history of the Saint-Goga Islands. It just so happens that I I am also very interested in the history of the St. Goga Islands, so I want to have some academic exchanges with Professor Vanier."

"Academic exchange?" Vanier was stunned. These Chinese people in front of them were clearly businessmen who came to talk about leasing the port. Why did they suddenly become scholars?How could they possibly be interested in the history of the San Goga Islands?

"It's just my personal hobby." Lin Zhenhua solved the mystery in Vanier's heart, "I am a person who loves history very much. Unfortunately, I have been in business for these years, so it is difficult to have time to calm down and conduct historical research. Because of this, I have always admired historians. This time I came to the St. Goga Islands and heard from my friends that Professor Vanier is an expert in the history of the St. Goga Islands, so I came here to visit."

"Well, I do have some immature research on the history of the St. Goga Islands." Vanier replied cautiously. At this time, he remembered that his job is a scholar. As a scholar, one should not speak too much of.

Still smiling, Lin Zhenhua asked, "I would like to ask Professor Vanier, when did the history of Saint-Goga Islands originate?"

"The earliest inhabitants of the St. Goga Islands were the Aryans who emigrated from the South Asian subcontinent in the 5th century BC. Around the 2nd century AD, the first dynasty formed on the island. Unfortunately, due to The St. Goga Islands have been invaded by foreign enemies many times in history, and many ancient documents have been destroyed by wars, so it is difficult to determine exactly when the various dynasties in the history of the St. Goga Islands were replaced." Vanier said.

For a big country like China, historical documents cannot be completely preserved, let alone a small country like the San Goga Islands.According to Vanier, at certain periods in history, there may not even be a single literate person on this archipelago, let alone any document.Vanier went to the United States to study the history of the St. Goga Islands, but he was able to find some materials, which were preserved by Western colonists during the great Western voyages in the 16th century.

"Oh, that's it." Lin Zhenhua nodded sincerely, "Professor Vanier, since you can go to the United States to study the materials of the 16th century period of great voyages, why don't you think of China to study the period of Zheng He's voyages to the West in the 15th century? What about the materials? These materials are nearly 200 years earlier than Western materials, and many more precious records will definitely be found."

"Well..." Vanier sighed, and said, "To conduct such research, a lot of funds are required. However, the Saint-Gogar Islands have limited financial strength, so it is impossible to provide me with such a large support. If it is possible to get a relatively generous financial support in the future, I think I will consider studying Chinese literature."

Lin Zhenhua pretended to be angry, and turned his head to the principal Luft who was sitting beside him and asked: "Mr. President, how can a scholar as knowledgeable as Professor Vanier be unable to engage in research work because of academic funding problems?" ? You know, studying the history of a country is very important, and the country should also give strong support."

Luft smiled wryly: "Mr. Lin, you should know that our country's financial resources are indeed very lacking, and the education funds we received are only enough to maintain the operation of the school. It is difficult to support the research work of the professors. .Professor Vanier already has sufficient funds in our school. He can receive funding from several European and American foundations every year, adding up every year..."

"Last year it was $4000. This year's situation is better than last year, and it can reach $5000." Vanier proudly added.Such a sum of money is the only one in St. Goga Islands National University. Who doesn't envy him?

"It's only $5000!" Lin Zhenhua blurted out, and Vanier was immediately stunned by this voice.It suddenly occurred to him that US$5000 is actually not a big figure. In developed countries, such a sum of money would be equivalent to leftovers.However, these days, there are very few groups willing to give academic funding to such a small country. For the 5000 US dollars, he has to follow the intentions of these foundations.

"This is simply an insult to academics and a waste of talents!" Lin Zhenhua seemed to be more angry than the Minister of Education of the St. Goga Islands. How much is the funding of Usanga University of Technology?"

"80 U.S. dollars." He Fei replied. This is not a lie. Every year, Hanhua conducts some public welfare undertakings in some countries with close ties, and the funding for Wusang State University of Technology is one of them.In fact, the 80 US dollars came from sheep. Hanhua is now mining the copper mine in Wusang, and the money earned is more than 100 80 US dollars?
"80 dollars?" Luft's and Vanier's eyes sparkled, so that Li Jinbao couldn't help reaching out to touch the place where the gun was usually inserted. He wondered whether the two men were going to buy it directly from Lin Zhenhua's hand. Grab this $80.

Lin Zhenhua said: "Of course, the scale of the St. Goja Islands cannot be compared with that of Usang. However, as a person who has deep feelings for the St. Goga Islands, I still feel that I should ask the National University of the St. And to provide some financial support for outstanding scholars like Professor Vanier. Initially, it will be in..."

Both Luft and Vanier held their breath, waiting for Lin Zhenhua to say the amount.Unexpectedly, Lin Zhenhua got stuck on the word "fixed", and he didn't "fix" a trick for a long time.

He Fei knew that Lin Zhenhua was concerned about being funny, he looked at the expressions of Luft and Vanier, and when he felt that it was almost ready, he coughed lightly and said, "Boss Lin, this matter of financial support, Is it a long-term plan? Our business in the St. Goga Islands is not doing well this time, and I am afraid it will be difficult for the board of directors to approve this funding."

"Business is business, and funds are funds. How can these two things be brought together?" Lin Zhenhua muttered dissatisfiedly, but his tone seemed a little lacking in confidence, as if he had been hit by something He Fei said.

If the two things are not connected, there will be ghosts, Luft slandered in his heart, he is also a smart person, he has already seen the meaning of Lin Zhenhua's trip very clearly.He knew that Lin Zhenhua was here to spend money to buy roads, and as long as Vanier was willing to make concessions, Lin Zhenhua would give some money out.Conversely, if Vanier continues to insist on his position and mess up the port project, then Lin Zhenhua will not be interested in the history of the St. Goga Islands. The so-called funding is just a cloud.

"I think that if Mr. President and Mr. Vanier can provide some necessary help to our project, then there is no problem for us to provide your school with a scholarship of 10 US dollars a year. Mr. Ai's research provides a grant of US$2 to fund Mr. Vanier's study of Zheng He's voyages to China."

He Fei leisurely offered the price, which was the standard that Lin Zhenhua had negotiated with him before coming.

Convincing people with virtue is impossible. For father-in-law and scholars, convincing talents with money is the kingly way.

(End of this chapter)