A Man of Science and Engineering in Troubled Times Wandering in the Late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 202
Just like when I came to New York, the way back was to take the train to San Francisco on the west coast, and then take the ship back along the Pacific Northern Line.

The time spent on this route is not particularly long, and overall about three weeks is more than enough.Even if the Panama Canal is opened in the future, it will take a lot more time to board a ship from New York to Tianjin by sea.

But Li Yu certainly didn't spend the three weeks just staring at the sea, he had a lot of things to do.

The open sea, with its rolling waves, was a boon for writing the second and third Star Wars installments.

The original and prequel trilogy of Star Wars are the most famous.

Historically, when the second Star Wars series was filmed, the director was no longer Lucas.

The director of the second part was replaced by Irving Kershner, but it was he who made the most exciting part of the Star Wars trilogy, "Star Wars II: The Empire Strikes Back".

The plot of Star Wars will not be repeated, but there are several famous places in the second part, such as the famous father stalk.When the villain big boss Darth Vader said "I am your father" to the protagonist Skywalker, he was really shocked.

This kind of foreshadowing is sure to make people want to stop. If it is interrupted here again, I am afraid that many readers in Europe and the United States will find him across the Pacific Ocean.

Fortunately, Li Yu had enough time, and continued to write the content of the third part of Star Wars on the ship.

Of course, it still belongs to the journal of elementary school students of writing, and Li Yu mainly writes the content of the plot.

If you want to form an excellent science fiction novel, you have to rely on the talented woman Lu Bicheng.

Even if you can’t remember the plot of the third part, you must still remember the scene in the movie where Princess Leia was locked into a maid by an alien monster in a very sexy underwear.

I have to say that Kelly Fisher has a really good figure...

The plot of the third part unfolded very quickly, and the fact that Princess Leia and Skywalker turned out to be brother and sister has become a super meme.

For a while, there is a father stalk, and a brother and sister stalk, and the protagonist Skywalker is really "lucky".

But in the end, Darth Vader suddenly returned to his father, and rescued Luke Skywalker at an emergency. He did not hesitate to take his own life, and erected his image again. the primer.

After all, the mask was not taken off until the end, and there are so many stories hidden in the body, and there are many places to unfold.

Anyway, in the main story trilogy, the poor protagonist Skywalker lost both his lover and his father, while Han Solo embraced the beauty.

After finishing writing in one breath, Li Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He had been afraid of writing essays since he was a child, and if it wasn't for the long journey with nothing to do, it would really worry him.

Sierra Xie Yuxi couldn't wait to see the follow-up content, Li Yu said with a smile: "It's still very rough, it can't be called a science fiction work at all."

Xie Yuxi didn't take it seriously: "It is enough to see the direction of the story."

There was no other way, so Li Yu asked her to review the manuscript first.

Even if it's just the outline of the story, the charm of an excellent masterpiece far beyond the current level of science fiction cannot be concealed, and Xie Yuxi can't help but call it wonderful.

Li Yu hurriedly said to her, "Remember to keep it secret, it hasn't been released yet."

Xie Yuxi raised her hand: "I swear to the Buddha that I will not reveal a single word."

Li Yu asked her: "Don't Americans believe in Protestantism?"

Xie Yuxi said clearly: "Do as the Romans do, don't all Chinese people believe in Buddha?"

Li Yu said: "That's hard to say, there are still people who believe in the Jade Emperor, the God of Wealth, the God of Land, the God of Longevity, and the Star of Wenqu."

"They're all gods?" Xie Yuxi asked.

"That's right," Li Yu said, "It seems that you still need to learn more about Chinese culture."

Xie Yuxi asked: "There is only one God in Christianity, why are there so many gods in China?"

Li Yu said: "China does not raise idle gods. The gods here are worshiped by incense, so the gods have to prove that they are useful."

Although Xie Yuxi has learned a lot of Chinese culture from her grandmother since she was a child, but because the whole family believes in Christianity, she has nothing to do with religion.

Xie Yuxi continued to ask: "Immortals are inherently immortals, why do you need to prove that you are useful?"

Li Yu laughed: "Chinese people only worship gods when they are in need. People worship at different times. Those who are studying worship Wenquxing, those who want children worship Guanyin, and those who seek wealth worship the God of Wealth. Martial saints who practice martial arts are different anyway."

Xie Yuxi suddenly realized: "So that's what happened! It's not the same as Christianity at all."

"There are so many different places," Li Yu said, "You grew up in Nanyang and Singapore, and there are still many differences from mainland China."

After the ship stopped in Yokohama, Japan for supplies, it sailed to Tianjin Tanggu Port again.

Because Li Yu has done a lot of things in the United States this time, he has also obtained the qualification of foreign academician of the Royal Society of England, and has many patents, domestic newspapers have already reported frantically.

Shi Liangcai, as another little fan of Li Yu, always pays attention to the news from the other side of the ocean. Even if the information is not smooth, he will try his best to understand the American reports from the Times.

It is very easy for future generations to obtain news, but in the early [-]th century, it really tested a reporter's level and communication skills.

This time Li Yu was considered a complete halo, because he already had the post of foreign academician.

When the ship arrived at the port, Tang Shaoyi of Tianjin Customs Road personally brought people to meet Li Yu.

"Tang Daotai, please come and greet me personally." Li Yu cupped his hands and said.

Tang Shaoyi was in a good mood: "I have to come to greet you when you return to China, but you are the one who gives us a big face."

"Tang Daotai has a great reputation." Li Yu introduced Xie Yuxi again, "This lady is Sierra, Xie Yuxi, from the Carnegie family. Mr. Carnegie invested 800 million US dollars to set up a fund to help improve our education."

Tang Shaoyi had generally heard of these big chaebols in the United States, and hurriedly said: "It's a pleasure to meet you, you have such a mind, it is really admirable!"

Xie Yuxi smiled, and politely replied: "It is also fulfilling Grandpa's wish."

Li Yu said: "In addition, through the efforts of Ambassador Liang Cheng, the US basically agrees that we will send overseas students to the US again."

"Another great thing! Double happiness!" Tang Shaoyi was so excited that she didn't even want to smoke a cigar. "You guys are really amazing!"

Li Yu said with a smile: "It's a long way, you can't make a trip in vain."

Tang Shaoyi looked at Li Yu's head again, and said, "You are not timid."

Li Yu touched his head and joked, "It's pretty, isn't it?"

Tang Shaoyi said: "Looking good is good looking, but I'm afraid..."

Li Yu spread his hands: "It's also for convenience, otherwise it will be a hindrance,"

Tang Shaoyi sighed: "Many recruits in our Beiyang Army have also cut their hair. This is indeed the trend of the times, but you are still a little too hasty. After a while, wait for more people, especially the big shots, to cut their hair, and then you can cut it." Not too late."

Li Yu knew that Tang Shaoyi was worried about her own safety, so he said, "Don't worry, Tang Daotai, everything will be fine."

Tang Shaoyi put the cigar back to her mouth, took a puff and said, "Even if something happens, I will help you find a solution, and I don't think Marshal Yuan will sit idly by."

Li Yu cupped his hands again: "Thank you Tang Daotai."

Tang Shaoyi is a relatively decisive person. Anyway, the matter has come to this point, so she stopped entangled and turned to think about the next step, "You are our Beiyang benefactor. If you don't cause trouble, we Beiyang don't know how to thank you."

Li Yu laughed and said, "So anxious to repay the favor?"

Tang Shaoyi also smiled openly: "It's not enough to pay for such a small matter. Let's not mention these, I will prepare a little wine in the restaurant to clean up the dust for you."

In order to catch the train, Li Yu went to the station after dinner and headed for the capital.

Fortunately, Tang Shaoyi bought the ticket early on, saving a lot of trouble.

The news of Li Yu's return to China and the news he brought back was quickly reported by the newspapers.

Right now, there is a lack of someone with a shining point to boost the national self-confidence. Li Yu's body is full of buffs, and he is the most suitable for the headlines.

After Xie Yuxi arrived in the capital, she needed to arrange a hotel for her to stay.

Xie Yuxi asked to be closer to the cultural center, so only the Beijing Hotel was the most suitable.

This restaurant is amazing. It is at the intersection of East Chang'an Street and Wangfujing Street. The location is excellent. It takes only five or six minutes to walk to Tiananmen Square. You can often see it during military parades.

In terms of restaurants that ordinary people can enter, even after 100 years, Beijing Hotel can be regarded as the most popular in Beijing, not to mention those high-end foreign-funded hotels, no matter InterContinental, Marriott or Ritz-Carlton, they are all in front of Beijing Hotel. It’s my younger brother, who can overlook the Forbidden City from the top of the Beijing Hotel.

It is easy for rich people to find a five-star hotel to hold a meeting in Beijing, but if they talk about holding a meeting in a Beijing hotel, they can really brag about it for a lifetime.

The restaurant was completed in 1900, but it was originally located in Dongjiaomin Lane, and it just moved to a new address in Wangfujing this year.

The hotel was built by the French, and it is still an ordinary luxury hotel, but its level of luxury is already at the forefront of the capital.

Later generations can enter the Forbidden City by buying a ticket, but currently it is not so convenient to enter the Forbidden City.

This is convenient for Xie Yuxi, after all, the Forbidden City is the first thing any foreigner wants to see when he comes to China.

Standing on the top of the building and looking at the past, the Forbidden City of more than 70 square meters is extremely splendid. This is the first time Xie Yuxi has seen it with his own eyes. He couldn't help but sigh: "This is the heart of the mysterious oriental country! It's so majestic!"

After settling her down, Li Yu returned to his residence.

As soon as he entered Dongchang Hutong, Li Yu saw a white cloth hanging on Ronglu's house next to his house.

After entering the house, Uncle Wang, Zhao Qian and others immediately exclaimed: "Sir! You are back!"

Seeing that they were also very friendly, Li Yu smiled and said, "Didn't I send a telegram a long time ago?"

Feng Ling held the message in her hand, "They don't understand this at all. I've said it several times, but I just don't believe it. They thought I was a clairvoyant and a good ear."

Li Yu said, "You should also learn more."

With Li Yu's words, Feng Ling immediately began to criticize the two of them: "Listen, the master also said it himself, if you are so uneducated again, you will lose the face of the master and the emperor if you say it!"

(End of this chapter)