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

Chapter 26 Headlines
Li Yu really never thought that he would still be on the headlines in his life!And it's the headline on the front page of the Qing Dynasty, which is really interesting!

Martin brought him a copy of "The Times" and a copy of "Beijing-Tianjin Times" (also known as "Tianjin Times"), and said with a smile: "I didn't expect you to be quite photogenic!"

The photo on the front page of the newspaper is Li Yu, and the accompanying article claims that Li Yu is a "very good scientific theorist" and has been highly recognized by the European scientific community. Barabara said a lot.

The Times, as the leader of the world's newspaper industry at the time, was somewhat conservative in its rhetoric.

The "Beijing-Tianjin Times", which was founded in Tianjin, reported more "down-to-earth": first praised the Nobel Prize, and then mentioned that Li Yu almost surpassed Roentgen who had just won the Nobel Prize; Then he praised Lord Kelvin, and deliberately exaggerated his title, and then wrote about Lord Kelvin's invitation to Li Yu...

In short, the skill of showing off first is playing the thief six, and Li Yu is set off very tall at once.

At this time, the Qing Dynasty was suppressed by the great powers in all aspects, and was very aggrieved, and suddenly felt that it had found a vent.Especially those educated scholars, although they don't understand X-rays or diffraction, they still know how to boast!
These two newspapers are usually issued in the concession area, and the circulation is not large, but explosive news always spreads quickly. Many people want to buy a newspaper when they know about it, and the newspapers naturally flow in from the concession area quickly. everywhere.

The distribution ability of The Times is not very strong, but the Beijing-Tianjin Times, which is located in Beijing and Tianjin and has a printing factory, is familiar with the domestic market and smells business opportunities early. After the first edition was printed, the workers did not stop for a moment. Started working in two shifts, non-stop printing.

Fortunately, it was still a weekly newspaper at that time, and there was no need to worry about "the news is not new" if it was printed too much.

Even so, the supply of newspapers is still in short supply. Originally, a copy was priced at 10 cents, but it quickly sold for 50 cents on the market, and many of them were bought in advance by scalpers.

——I didn’t expect that everyone would endure the scourge of scalpers as early as a hundred years ago!

This is still the price in Tianjin, and Beijing is even more outrageous. The price has already been raised to a high price of [-] or [-] Wen, which can be regarded as expensive in Luoyang.

What's even more shocking is that, thanks to this powerful announcement, The Beijing-Tianjin Times has made a fortune, and the market has suddenly opened up. The newspaper will soon announce that it will become a daily newspaper in October this year!
Li Yu never imagined that he had indirectly influenced the commercial layout of a newspaper.

The guild hall outside Beijing's Xuanwu Gate is the place where officials who come to Beijing to take the exam gather, and it is also an important cultural exchange area for students from all over the world. Students from all over the world gather at this time and also read the content of the newspaper.

"Hey, I told you to read this: The president of the Royal Society of Great Britain and a noble lord both said that the author of the article, Li Yu, has reached the level of a first-class scholar, not inferior to any top scholar."

"The Royal Society of Great Britain sounds very powerful." Many people did not have newspapers in their hands, so they had to listen to others reading.

"Also, a Nobel laureate named Roentgen praised him for surpassing himself and reaching a new height."

"What is a Nobel Prize? Is it also very powerful?"

"Who knows, I've never been to Britain! But it's really amazing. I never thought that the foreigners could praise us Chinese."

"It seems that Western learning also has something."

"That's right! Thinking back then, the emperor also set up Western schools according to Kang Liang's suggestion, if..."

One person quickly covered his mouth, "Say less!"

Of course, there are also many who don't care:
"Cut! It's just a strange skill. I have been studying for almost 40 years, why haven't I read a single word he wrote? Now foreigners know it first? I guess it's just because of the favor of foreigners!"

"That fork ray, the name sounds funny! Can't you write? Fork ray, you laugh so hard!"

"Such a mess can win that Nobel Prize. Foreigners really know how to entertain themselves! Besides, so what if they win the award? Can they beat Japan?"

Outside the guild hall, two students from Zhejiang, He Yujie and Feng Zuxun, became more and more excited. The older Feng Zuxun said, "That's great, I said we Chinese can definitely learn Western learning!"

He Yujie also said: "Yeah, to be recognized by the Royal Society is so inspiring. We are sure we can do the same!"

"It is mentioned in the article that Mr. Li Yu will take the entrance examination for this year's Imperial University, let's apply for this school too!"

"That's exactly what I mean. This is the road to a strong country. I'm going to find Mr. Li Yu!"

Feng Zuxun continued excitedly: "I have been waiting in the capital for a year. I thought that the Beijing Normal University would not go back to school, so I almost went to Tianjin Beiyang University. This time, since Mr. Li Yu has made a choice, I I also decided to apply for the Imperial University!"

The Ministry of Rites also got news today that although they usually don't care much about western learning, it still involves exams, which is their job.

He Fangxu, the head of the Ministry of Rites, found Li Yu in the Tongwen Hall: "Oh, oh! Mr. Li Yu, there is a saying that is good, the three of you should look at each other with admiration! I didn't expect you to be famous all over the world in just a few months. Let me live in admiration!"

Li Yu hurriedly said politely: "Master He is Miao Zan, I should thank you very much! If you hadn't agreed to let me stay in Tongwen Hall, I would not be where I am today."

He Fangxu laughed and said, "Little brother, you are really humorous. By the way, this time is not only for congratulations, but I heard that you are now living in Prince Qing's mansion, and now you are probably moving out."

"Why?" Li Yu wondered, he lived well, why did he move out!
"According to the regulations, although you don't have an official position or fame, you have enough reputation, and it's the reputation with foreigners. So I'm afraid there will be many people looking for you in the future. Foreigners don't understand etiquette, and if you live in the palace, Firstly, going in and out will delay the affairs of the palace, and secondly, the status of a student will be inappropriate."

Li Yu suddenly realized that he was worthy of being a member of the Ministry of Rites. The thing is... he was thinking so much!

But since everyone said that, Li Yu could only nod his head and say yes: "Thank you, Mr. He, for reminding me."

He Fangxu continued to laugh: "I think the prince also meant the same thing, of course, it's not to drive you away."

Li Yu said, "I understand, I understand."

"If it's convenient, you can rent a house close to the palace." He Fangxu did not forget to remind the last sentence.

Li Yu nodded again to show that he understood, but he was muttering in his heart: Brother, do you know how expensive the housing prices are nearby!

But moving out is not a bad thing, there are too many rules in the palace, if I rent a house, I will indeed be more free.

Moreover, the servants in the royal mansion yelled "slave, slave" every day, which annoyed Li Yu. He didn't want to be contaminated with the bad habits of those rich and powerful in the Qing Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)