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

Kozlov is a very pure cultural relic robber. When he robbed Blackwater City, he would completely destroy anything he could not take away. He went to Blackwater City three times, and the destructive power was extremely high.Even more hateful than Sun Dianying during the Republic of China.

This kind of people will be a disaster if they stay on the earth. It's better to turn into a glowing skeleton and enter the laboratory to make some contributions to radiology.

Li Yu was afraid that Kozlov would be reluctant to part with funds, so he personally contacted the United States and spent a lot of money to purchase a large number of Radium Company products and gave them all to Kozlov.

Kozlov was extremely happy. He had long heard about the magic of radium. After all, it was a good thing that could win the Nobel Prize, and it was extremely expensive.

——Well, expensive means good, good means expensive.

No problem!
Li Yu took the trouble to give him "popular science" about the magical effects of radium water, such as a pillar holding up the sky, a source of energy, and resurrecting the dead.

Anyway, with the backing of the unscrupulous media in the United States, it is impossible for Kozlov not to believe it.

Before leaving, Kozlov held Li Yu's hand excitedly: "What a good man! For so many years, as an explorer, I have been wandering on the edge of life and death. You have helped me a lot!"

Li Yu sneered, "You are seeking death yourself."

Cut off our 150 million square kilometers. Do I have any good intentions towards you, a Russian?
Go and hold the Radium Water Beauty by yourself!
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The salons were opened one after another, and soon Li Yu received another invitation. The invitation letter was signed "World Society" at the end.

Although the name sounds like an international organization, in fact the staff are all students studying in Europe, and the few people who founded the World Society are extraordinary: Zhang Jingjiang, Li Shizeng, Wu Zhihui, and Cai Yuanpei.

That's right, the four elders of the Kuomintang are gathered here.

Li Yu and Lu Bicheng got into a Renault car and went to Zhang Jingjiang's antique porcelain store in Paris.

Zhang Jingjiang is a strange man with a huge fortune. He comes from a large silk merchant family in Huzhou, Zhejiang.

When Mr. Zhongshan raised funds, besides his brother, the person who contributed the most was Zhang Jingjiang.

Moreover, Zhang Jingjiang is very interesting. With his qualifications, he could have become a high-ranking person in the Kuomintang Party, but from beginning to end, he never cared about rights, only about obligations.

Therefore, Mr. Sun Yat-sen would respectfully call him "revolutionary saint".

Zhang Jingjiang's shop not only sells porcelain, but also silk. These traditional Chinese strengths have a high artistic content and are very popular in Europe and the United States. The upper class still flocks to them, so Zhang Jingjiang's business in Paris is quite large.

Cai Yuanpei and Li Yu had met many times. He came out to greet Li Yu and said happily: "Brother Shucai, you are welcome! When you arrived in Berlin, I just left and came to Paris. Fortunately, you came too."

Li Yu said: "It seems that Brother Heqing is quite adaptable in Europe."

Cai Yuanpei smiled bitterly and said: "I'm just trying my best. Unfortunately, I have been learning English when I was young, and I don't need it at all now. It's really hard for me to learn German again in the past few years!"

Cai Yuanpei started learning German in 1903. He yearned for German culture and education.After studying Japanese education, I found that Japan is the same as learning from Germany, so I came up with the idea: It would be better to bypass Japan and learn directly from Germany.

Moreover, Germany was the first country to implement compulsory education. Coupled with Germany's current huge status in the scientific and ideological circles, Cai Yuanpei often lamented: "Academic ethics are the most respected in the world."

Cai Yuanpei even named his daughter "William" (I don't know if he knew it was a male name); when his son was born, he named him "Bai Ling", which is homophonic to "Berlin".

In short, Cai Yuanpei has always longed to study in Germany.

Last year, Sun Baoqi was sent to Berlin as the minister to Germany. Cai Yuanpei happened to be an old friend of Sun Baoqi's brother, so he followed him to Germany.

Li Yu said: "The cost of studying and living in Europe is very high. If Brother Heqing has any difficulties, you can tell me."

"What kind of difficulties can there be!" Cai Yuanpei said with a smile, "Even if there are difficulties, I can handle them."

Cai Yuanpei was embarrassed to express his difficulties.

In fact, he can be called China's first work-study overseas student. Fortunately, he has a wide network and has received many jobs.For example, Zhang Yuanji of the Commercial Press asked him to translate German works and gave him 100 silver dollars per month.

Then Cai Yuanpei worked as a tutor for Tang Shaoyi's nephew in Germany, and he could also make some money.

Since Cai Yuanpei didn't say anything, Li Yu was embarrassed to ask further, so he said, "By the way, has Brother Heqing applied to university? I know a few famous figures in German academia and I can help."

Cai Yuanpei said: "I have already applied for university because I am worried about labor and talent. I originally wanted to apply to the University of Berlin, but they need a high school diploma. I don't have this. So I found Mr. Kong Haogu of the University of Leipzig, who had been in Beijing Normal University. I worked as a teacher at the Institute of Translation Studies, and with his help, I entered the University of Leipzig."

"It will be no problem if you successfully enter university." Li Yu said that there is no need to worry about the current education in Germany, as universities are fine.

Cai Yuanpei said: "I heard that the University of Leipzig has produced many celebrities. Although it is not as good as the University of Berlin, it is still better than schools in Japan."

"Of course," Li Yu said, "Scientists such as Leibniz and Glick, as well as thinkers such as Nietzsche and Goethe, all came from the University of Leipzig."

Cai Yuanpei said: "It was only after I came to Germany that I learned the names of Leibniz and others. They actually developed advanced mathematics 200 years ago! When I return to China in the future, I must ingrain science education into basic education."

The four-year study abroad career in Germany had a great influence on Cai Yuanpei. Germany's emphasis on industry was indeed more suitable for the Republic of China.

Entering the house, Cai Yuanpei introduced Li Shizeng, Zhang Jingjiang, and Wu Zhihui to Li Yu one by one.

In fact, Li Yu basically understood it, but he still pretended not to know him first.

The rich man Zhang Jingjiang said: "The emperor is a world-famous scholar. He is very frightened when he comes to a small shop."

Li Yu said: "What nonsense! There are not many Chinese in Paris. It is truly a blessing to meet you all thousands of miles away from my hometown."

Wu Zhihui asked: "Master Emperor, we have heard Mr. Sun mention you before. I wonder why you are unwilling to join the Tongmenghui? Could it be that you support the reformed constitutional system of Kangliang?"

Li Yu said: "Anyway, in Paris, there is no need to be afraid to speak out. I support your cause and can provide any help I can, but I am not willing to join it."

Zhang Jingjiang originally had a similar idea, but later joined the Tongmenghui after being unable to withstand the pressure from Hu Hanmin and others.

Li Shi once asked: "Since the Imperial Master supports it, why don't you join?"

Cai Yuanpei came to Li Yu's rescue and said: "Brother Shucai has a heart for the world and has the ability to help the world. I would like to ask you, who can match his ability in science? There are many routes to serve the country, and the route of Brother Shucai is a basic path. , maybe he is really right."

Zhang Jingjiang admired: "I have lived in Europe for several years, so I can understand."

Wu Zhihui asked Cai Yuanpei again: "He Qing, you have been in Germany for a while. In your opinion, is Germany's political system similar to Japan's?"

Cai Yuanpei nodded: "They are quite similar, but the German prime minister has great power, and several states in southern Germany have strong independence."

Wu Zhihui said: "It is nothing more than a centralized system. It is good to have a strong man like Bismarck, otherwise the situation will be difficult to control."

The view of a few people must ultimately be to make a revolution and then follow the lines of France and the United States.

Zhang Jingjiang added: "The Tongmenhui in Tokyo has established the People's Daily, and the debates with Liang Qichao's Xinmin Congbao have been very lively. Why don't we also set up a newspaper in Paris?"

Li Shi once said: "It's a good idea, but it's a pity that without Liang Qichao in Europe to debate with us, the influence may not be as good."

Li Yu interrupted: "Kang Youwei seems to be coming to Europe again soon."

Wu Zhihui said: "Okay, I'll see if he dares to take the move!"

Zhang Jingjiang said: "I think the name of the magazine can be called "New Century", which means innovation." Cai Yuanpei asked another question: "Will there be any obstacles to opening a newspaper in France?"

"Maybe before, but now is a good time to publish a newspaper," Zhang Jingjiang said, "Brother Heqing, haven't you heard about the Dreyfus case?"

Cai Yuanpei shook his head: "I don't know much about France."

Zhang Jingjiang said: "This is a major event in France and has alarmed the entire French people."

Cai Yuanpei wondered: "Who is Dreyfus? I have never heard of him with such great ability."

"He is just an ordinary intelligence consultant. Ten years ago, there was an intelligence leak in France, and the target of the leak was Germany. As you know, Germany and France have a blood feud." Zhang Jingjiang said.

Cai Yuanpei said: "I know the history of the Franco-Prussian War. France was forced to cede Alsace-Lorraine and lost its most important iron ore producing area. This not only interrupted the industrial development process, but also lost the natural barrier of the Vosges Mountains. , its vast fertile plains were exposed to Germany."

Zhang Jingjiang said: "So the entire French generation is living under the shadow of war. Leaking intelligence to the Germans is considered treason in France and will be punished by life imprisonment."

Cai Yuanpei said: "It doesn't sound like anything is wrong."

"But the problem is that the evidence in this case is not conclusive. In fact, Dreyfus did not betray the intelligence," Zhang Jingjiang said. "Investigators also discovered this matter, but in the end he was sentenced."

Cai Yuanpei asked doubtfully: "Isn't that a false accusation?"

Zhang Jingjiang said: "Yes, it is a naked false accusation. The reason why the false accusation was confirmed is because Dreyfus is a Jew."

Cai Yuanpei did not expect that France also had such severe anti-Semitism. At least on the surface, France seemed quite "civilized."

Zhang Jingjiang continued: "The matter was exposed a few years ago, and the whole of France was divided into those who supported Dreyfus and those who supported the army. The two sides quarreled so much that even President Loubet, who had just taken office at the time, was beaten in the street. "

Cai Yuanpei broke out in a cold sweat: "Obviously someone took the opportunity to cause trouble."

Zhang Jingjiang said: "Yes, Dreyfus is just making up his mind, and no one cares about the truth. During the retrial period of the case, a large number of right-wing media were born in France."

In France at this time, the hawks had already occupied absolute power, and it was everyone's consensus that there would eventually be a battle with Germany.

Zhang Jingjiang's goal was also to carry out violent revolution in the Qing Dynasty, which was not a conflict in a sense.

The Dreyfus case was very important in the modern history of France and almost overthrew the republican government.Even into the 21st century, some people still believed that Dreyfus was guilty.

Wu Zhihui said: "Only when I came to Europe did I realize that the Jews were in this situation. Why didn't they go to found a country?"

Zhang Jingjiang said: "We already have the idea of ​​restoring the country, and we can get funding from wealthy Jews by supporting their ideas."

Li Yu listened to him for a long time and finally understood what his intention was. He was worthy of being the person Mr. Zhongshan later wanted to appoint as the chief financial officer. He had a very flexible mind.

It seems that they are talking about anti-Semitism in France, but in fact they are looking for funding sources for the revolutionary activities of the League.

He was also forced. Mr. Zhongshan's revolutionary cause was too expensive. Zhang Jingjiang couldn't afford it even if he was so rich, so he could only find ways to help raise money from other places.

In the view of the Alliance at this time, if the Jews were really willing to give money, it would not be a bad idea to give them a piece of land to build their country.

At least in their view, Jews are not a big danger, they just love money.

Ordinary people in Europe hate them, but in the eyes of the rulers, just loving money is not a big deal.

Li Shizeng and Wu Zhihui both praised: "Stones from other mountains can attack jade, Jingjiang is good at strategy."

Zhang Jingjiang said: "But this matter is a bit difficult to operate. It needs to get the attention of the Jews through the media; and newspapers cannot write too sympathetic to the Jews."

Li Shizeng and others were both literary men: "We understand the writing skills, but we don't know if the other party can understand it after translating it into French."

Zhang Jingjiang sighed: "So we have to study French, English and German intensively."

Cai Yuanpei said to Li Yu: "I heard that Brother Shucai had contact with high-level Jewish people in Germany. Do you think this is reliable?"

Li Yu said: "It's just benefits. Don't promise anything, just borrow money from them. France has developed finance and has strong financing capabilities."

Zhang Jingjiang said: "But we don't know much about finance. Dishi is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, so at least we know better than us."

Li Yu said: "The New York listing was attended by financial giants from Wall Street. In fact, I really don't know much about finance."

Zhang Jingjiang could only say: "We'd better find a way to raise money from the Jews."

Li Shi once said: "The Jews and we are both poor people, so I think they will have empathy."

Li Yu said: "Just talk about money. It's best not to talk about empathy and other topics with them."

Li Shizeng didn't quite understand: "Why?"

Li Yu is a time traveler, and he understands the subsequent history very well. After the restoration of the country, the Jews turned their hatred of the Jews into the persecution of the Palestinians.

There is no end to retribution.

But there was no way to talk to them about this kind of thing. Li Yu said casually: "Because what they value is money. Since you want something from them, don't show any mercy to them."

While he was talking, one of Zhang Jingjiang's servants walked in: "Master, a telegram from Mr. Sun."

Zhang Jingjiang opened the telegram, and there was only one letter on it: "E".

Zhang Jingjiang couldn't help frowning after seeing it, "Why so fast?"

Li Yu asked: "Secret code?"

Zhang Jingjiang said: "Well, I made an agreement with Mr. Sun. If he needs funds, he can send me a message. A is 1 yuan, B is 2 yuan, C is 3 yuan, and so on."

E is 5 silver dollars.

Zhang Jingjiang said melancholy: "I haven't received my payment yet, and I only have [-] silver dollars in hand. Otherwise, let's get credit from the Jews first."

He really devoted everything to Mr. Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary cause.

Some people in later generations called him "Lu Buwei of the Republic of China", but he did not engage in "exquisite things to live in" and did not become a high official after Xinhai.

Li Yu hurriedly said: "Don't do it. We haven't obtained their approval at this time, so we can only borrow usury."

Zhang Jingjiang said speechlessly: "What should we do?"

Li Yu said: "I can provide the money, but it must be kept as confidential as possible."

Zhang Jingjiang said gratefully: "Sir, you are truly a man of great righteousness!"

Li Yu has now realized that if he wants to engage in industry and make money, he will inevitably do these things. Let him go as long as it does not hinder him.