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

Chapter 32
"I don't understand the specific physics content you mentioned, but what you mean is that physics still has hope, right?" Woodhead continued to ask.

"It's not just hope, it's just the beginning." Li Yu replied with a smile.

"Then who do you think is the most promising physicist at the moment? Also, do you have hope?"

This is not a salon, Li Yu feels like a press conference, and their questions are too tricky.

"I don't want to judge others or myself, but if I really say it, I really admire Professor Planck."

"Planck?" Woodhead thought for a while, "I don't seem to have heard of this person's name."

"But he's going to shine in the end."

Li Yu chatted with them for almost two hours, in order to let these people understand that he is a real talent, and it is by no means a coincidence that he wrote the previous thesis, which blocked the mouths of many critics.

"Shenbao" reporter Shi Liangcai has not spoken much, and said to Li Yu at the end: "After hearing what Mr. said, I finally feel that China is not empty, and that science has not lost intellectually to the West. This is my biggest challenge today. harvest."

Shi Liangcai is not very old now, only 22 years old. He was admitted as a scholar a few years ago, and then went to Hangzhou Sericulture College to study, which is today's Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.

He really wanted to serve the country through industry and education, and he was also the one who bought back the "Shenbao" from foreigners and made it truly flourish, eventually becoming the largest newspaper in the country.He Shuhuan is the reporter of Shenbao, and by then, the status of Shenbao's reporter will be very serious.

The key is Shi Liangcai, who is neither humble nor overbearing, not afraid of authority, and the report is very fair.Later, faced with President Jiang's threat of "I have 100 million troops", he even replied "I have 100 million readers".

But unfortunately, he was finally assassinated by the spies under Principal Jiang.

Shi Liangcai was about to formally ask Li Yu for a manuscript: "Our "Shenbao" has very few articles on science. Could you write an article for us?"

Everyone is Chinese, and Li Yu immediately accepted it readily: "Of course, what are the requirements for the content?"

Shi Liangcai said embarrassedly: "To be honest, I don't know much about the famous scientists and achievements you mentioned just now, and I didn't even understand your article, so I haven't dared to ask questions at will. You just read and write , as long as it’s about science.”

"Ok, I see."

After the salon was over, Li Yu told Shi Liangcai his address, which was the new house he had just rented. Shi Liangcai wrote it down carefully and agreed to visit the next day.

This is great, not only owed the manuscript of the Royal Society, but now also owed the "Declaration".

Patent Office Berne, Switzerland.

Mr. Einstein, a non-editing probationary member who had just joined the job, finished his work and picked up the "Proceedings of the Natural Society" brought by the entrusting person. He heard from an alumnus of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich that there was a well-written article.

"Hmm, there's something!"

It didn't take long for him to pick up a pen and draw a circle on Li Yu's paper, and the word "quantum of light" was in the circle.

Sure enough, the eyes of the boss are equally vicious.

And in his mind, he quickly started the thought experiment he was best at.Recently, he has been thinking about how to interpret the photoelectric effect. This "light quantum" hypothesis seems to be applicable.

Einstein's thinking is also really unique, he can construct complex experimental steps in his mind, and deliberate and calculate step by step.If ordinary people close their eyes, their minds will probably win the lottery, what house or car should they buy, or a group of girls in short skirts dancing!
But before he could think for a long time, he was interrupted by a document handed over by his boss: "Einstein, let's see if the patent for this external combustion engine can be approved."

"External combustion engine?" Einstein asked, and a bunch of incredible exclamation points ran through his mind.

"Yes, focus on its safety." The boss left after speaking.

Einstein reluctantly terminated the thinking world he built and continued his first job in life.

In the evening, when Li Yu returned to Prince Qing's Mansion, Yikuang and Zai Zhen already knew the news that Li Yu was moving out the next day, and specially hosted a banquet for him to see him off.

Yikuang raised his wine glass: "During this period of time, Mr. Xiao is at the house, and I have gained a lot. I will definitely come more in the future."

"Don't worry, my lord, I don't live far away, and I will definitely come to my house often."

After all, it was the end of the Qing Dynasty, and getting to know some high-ranking officials was equivalent to buying an insurance policy.

Yikuang ordered the housekeeper to bring up a plate, on which was a 100 tael bank note: "Mr. Xiao, take this money."

Li Yu waved his hand: "The lord has already given 100 taels, and any more will be too much."

The little prince Zai Zhen said: "Sir, accept it quickly, and I will ask you for advice in the future."

"Yes, you're welcome." Yi Kuang said with a smile, "Zai Zhen will go to England to attend the coronation ceremony of the King of England in a few months. You know much more about England than him, and you still need to ask for advice."

"Since that's the case, it's better to obey than to be respectful."

Li Yu accepted the banknote, just pretending to be modest.Anyway, Prince Qing's Mansion has plenty of money, which to him is just a drop in the bucket, no, it should be a drop in the bucket.

But after what he said, Li Yu remembered that last year (that is, 1901), Queen Victoria, who had reigned for 64 years, had just passed away, and the 61-year-old Crown Prince Edward finally became the King of England.

The king of England has been a bohemian since he was a child. Of course, he would never think that he is not the one who has been the crown prince for the longest time.

In the year when Li Yu came here, Queen Elizabeth, who had reigned for 70 years, had just passed away, and Prince Charles was already 74 years old when he took the throne...

But Li Yu really didn't know that the Qing Dynasty had also sent a special envoy to attend Edward VII's coronation ceremony. No wonder Zai Zhen looked very happy and eager to try today. He heard him practicing his spoken English as soon as he entered the door.

The next day, when Li Yu came to Dongchang Hutong, Cui Laosan, Guapimao, was directing people to remove the two stone lions and the dismounting stone at the door. Such things should not be placed at the door of ordinary people's houses.

"Yo! Master Li, you are here, come in and have a look, I have tidied up the house!"

Cui Laosan graciously led Li Yu into the gate of the house.

This is a standard small courtyard in the north, facing south, and the gate opens at the southeast corner of the house.

In front of the entrance is the screen wall, and turning left is a passage, and there are three houses on the left, which are the so-called outer courtyards.

A few meters ahead, there is a vertical flower door on the right, which distinguishes the "inside" and "outside" of the house.The so-called "two gates" where you can't go out of the gate without going out of the two gates, is this hanging flower gate.

Entering the Chuihua Gate, the inside is the "siheyuan" structure in everyone's impression, but there are only houses on the east, west and north sides of this inner courtyard. There are five houses in total: the north side is the main room and two side rooms, and the east and west sides are wing rooms.

The entire inner courtyard is connected by a circle of verandas, which is very neat and tidy.

By the way, if you turn right when entering the gate of the house, there is another door. Entering it is a long and narrow corridor running north-south, parallel to the back of the east wing. There are also three rooms on the east side of the corridor, which can generally be used as kitchens and living quarters for servants.

After counting, there are indeed 24 rooms. In modern terms, it is 10 independent houses.

Li Yu took a look around and felt quite satisfied, it was worth the money!

　After the follow-up book review is normal, I will put some pictures in the book review area, such as this picture of an ancient courtyard, for your convenience.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)