Go back to the past and be a schoolboy

Chapter 164
"Cai Gong, I won't go there later."

Finding a place where no one was paying attention, Hu Shi straightened his upper body suit and said politely.

Cai Yuanpei raised his beard and said with a smile: "If young people have talent, they must show their sharpness, otherwise they are different from old men like us who are dying. The golden mean is not an appropriate choice at this age."

A look of embarrassment flashed across Hu Shi's face, then quickly disappeared, and his face returned to the previous calm: "What Cai Gong said is true, but I have already made an appointment with the ladies and ladies of the Gong family. Teaching Western etiquette, breaking an appointment at this time is definitely not the way of a gentleman."

Cai Yuanpei shook his head, and stopped persuading: "That's fine, of course, you have other arrangements, so let's take care of yours first, but be careful about everything, it's not a good thing to be in love with makeup, otherwise you will lose your luster." Insufficient muscles."

"The sage Zeng Yun taught without distinction. When I was teaching, no matter whether it was a wife or a lady, they were just my students. Mr. Cai, this is too much worry." Hu Shi's face was full of self-confidence, and he said with a light smile : "I will see Professor Cheng later, and I would like to ask Mr. Cai to explain to me. I have something to do and I will not accompany you for the time being. I will definitely visit you someday."

After saying this, Hu Shi cupped his hands, walked towards the rickshaw that had been waiting for a long time, and left resolutely in the distance.

Looking at the far away figure, the smile on Cai Yuanpei's face gradually became solemn, and it took some time before he was willing to let out a long sigh.

"Hey, if you don't have the same way, you don't conspire with each other, if you don't have the same mind, you don't make friends with each other, these days..."

But when you think about it carefully, Peking University is much more incompatible with fire and water. Compared with them, these two people are already extremely good.

Hey, it's kind of a bittersweet experience, too.

Just walking all the way thinking about Peking University, Cai Yuanpei arrived at the previously agreed place in a short time.

After looking at the plaque on it, after confirming that he had gone the right way, he raised the hem of his robe and walked in calmly.

Cheng Nuo, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, saw the Lord coming in, and hurried forward to greet him with a smile: "Oh Mr. Cai, you are here. If you don't come again, the food will be cold and the taste will change."

Cai Yuanpei raised his eyebrows: "It's just the two of us. Could it be that the Hongmen Banquet is waiting for me upstairs, surrounded by knives and axes?"

"Look at what you said, if you really want to hold a Hongmen banquet, you will go back to my courtyard, and call the school children from left and right to welcome you!" Cheng Nuo looked politely, looked behind Cai Yuanpei, and was puzzled after confirming that he had not found Hu Shi. Said: "Why didn't you see Dr. Hu?"

Cai Yuanpei shook his head helplessly: "Shizhi has other important matters here, so he specially asked me to apologize to you, and said that he will definitely visit you in person someday."

Cheng Nuo suddenly realized, smiled and said, "It's okay, Dr. Hu is a busy man, so don't bother him anymore."

Cai Yuanpei sighed, didn't say anything else, and went straight upstairs.

Chinese people always like to talk about serious matters at the dinner table, even if they are two scholars, the same applies.

Although Cheng Nuo had already eaten when he came out, after the tossing just now, he has almost digested it.

After about two minutes of work, Cheng Nuo went straight to the point: "Mr. Cai, what do you think of Peking University and the Aviation School?"

Cai Yuanpei took off his glasses, picked up a handkerchief and slowly wiped it off: "Peking University is not my school of speech, even as the president. Even if I can agree, it has to be voted by the professor council."

"Grand Cai tried their tea. Although it's not a big brand, it tastes special. It's not an exaggeration to say that it leaves a fragrance on your lips and teeth." Cheng Nuo poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile: "In theory Although Peking University is as you said, but in terms of influence, no one at Peking University can compare with you."

Cai Yuanpei's hand, which was wiping his glasses, suddenly froze. After thinking of something, he resumed his movement, but the speed was much slower: "You mean, you must pester me?"

Cheng Nuo did not answer this question directly, but stood up and came to the side of the private room facing the window, and said slowly: "As far as I know, Peking University Mathematicians should strengthen the experimental courses of science and engineering at the request of the then principal Hu Renyuan, add new physics experiments and chemistry experiment.

This means that those who study mathematics will learn this subject to help them conduct academic cooperation with scholars in the fields of physics, engineering, etc., and even add astrology, which is astronomy. Base.

We who have already come to the door, why are we unwilling to take a step forward and push open this door that can change the course of history? "

Cai Yuanpei was at a loss for words for a while, and at the same time put aside his glasses and handkerchief, and seriously thought about the possibility of this matter.

Cheng Nuo was not in a hurry. He opened the window and waited quietly for the other party's reply against the cool breeze. His thoughts drifted farther and farther with the clouds in the sky.

Rather than saying it is a cooperation with Peking University, it is actually better to say that it is a cooperation with the School of Engineering of Peking University.

Because of Cheng Nuo, this student who was supposed to be banned by Cai Yuanpei due to financial problems has survived until now, but the situation is not very optimistic. Due to the high cost, long investment, slow results, and tiring learning, there is still a survival crisis.

As the "initiator" who changed history, Cheng Nuo was of course responsible for all of this.

And his goal is to work step by step under this terrible historical background to bring the other party's Institute of Technology closer to the future MIT, and even eat up the entire institute in the future.

During the U.S.-Soviet arms race, what was at the forefront of electronics at that time became the research center for cutting-edge military technology in the United States. Research institutions engaged in radar, missile guidance and navigation systems were established successively. Unprecedented development.

At the same time, a large number of high-tech enterprises have been derived from themselves. In the 60s alone, 4 new enterprises were created by 3 research institutions and 175 engineering departments of MIT.

Until the later 70s, MIT, which transformed the field of small computers and led the development, directly drove Route 128 in Boston and even Massachusetts out of the quagmire of recession, creating the "Massachusetts Miracle" that attracted worldwide attention.

And it was this excellent combination of industry, education and research that helped the United States win the Cold War. The science and technology of the Soviet Union/Union could have competed with the United States, but the key weakness was the separation of the military and civilians, and excellent military technology could not be transformed. It is a civilian technology, which leads to its gradual economic imbalance, until it fails miserably.

No matter how good the cloud is, it is just another form of rootless duckweed, flying around, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is empty talk.

Cheng Nuo shook his head and put some unrealistic thoughts behind him.

Although it is very difficult to do these things in the context of the current turbulent era, it is not without a chance.

With the windows closed, the hustle and bustle of the street stopped abruptly.

"Cai Gong, the reform of the academic system is not just about mathematics. Since the three-year preparatory course and the three-year undergraduate course are going to be changed to two years for the preparatory course and four years for the undergraduate course, it means that the development of each subject system will usher in a new stage. The establishment of elective courses is also a big challenge for Peking University's original faculty.

You have asked the Academy of Sciences to help the Second Academy of Engineering and Agriculture many times before. Today I can give you a clear answer, including subjects such as flight dynamics, aerodynamics, meteorology, and fluid mechanics. Retain and ensure that the teaching content is at the forefront of the world. "

Cai Yuanpei's eyes glowed with brilliance: "Is this true?"

Cheng Nuo smiled and said, "Besides, the books and related equipment that our Academy of Sciences will purchase in the future can also be opened to Peking University. What does Cai Gong think?"

Cai Yuanpei put on his glasses again: "Naturally, I have nothing to say, and I fully support it."

Cheng Nuo strikes while the iron is hot: "As for the difficulty in studying for the students of the Engineering College?"

Cai Yuanpei smiled and said, "To untie the bell, one must tie it."

Randomly, happy laughter came from the private room.

In fact, it wasn't that Cai Yuanpei deliberately let Cheng Nuo go, it's just that the School of Mathematics is really short of people.

After the reform, the curriculum of Peking University's Department of Mathematics is very complicated, and some subjects are relatively light or not necessary for university mathematics majors.For example, metamorphic method, metamorphic and linear geometry are not international mainstream specialized subjects, and are not important to university mathematics majors.

Even some unnecessary elementary astronomy, spherical and applied astronomy, fluid mechanics, celestial mechanics, etc. are set up, all of which belong to the professional subjects of university astronomy.

At that time, Peking University had relevant courses but no astronomy department, which was too tasteless for students in the mathematics department.

Later, it was even outrageous to set up high-profile cutting-edge physics subjects such as relativity and quantum theory. However, because the teachers were not qualified enough at that time, the quality of the students was not high, and the teaching results were very poor.

However, it is some unnecessary subjects that occupy a large number of teachers, resulting in the long-term absence of set theory, and the phenomenon of temporary absence of important subjects such as variational method, differential geometry, and monographs of functions. unnecessary negative impact.

Of course, the reason why Cai Yuanpeiken puts so much effort into the subject of mathematics is that in terms of subjects, he attaches great importance to both arts and sciences, and especially mathematics in science subjects. The so-called "a university student is also a person who studies advanced knowledge".

Therefore, for the large number of mathematicians represented by Cheng Nuo who were willing to contribute to Peking University, other things seemed insignificant in front of this.

A few days later, Cheng Nuo, who was working hard compiling textbooks in the courtyard, was suddenly awakened by a hasty knock on the door.

"Who is there, what's the matter?" Cheng Nuo put down his pen, got up and went to open the door.

"Sir, I am Old Li." Running all the way, Li Laosan was out of breath, took off his hat and fanned the wind: "Outside... a few young people came outside, about the same age as Mr. They said they were also from our Academy of Sciences. Come to see you, sir."

Cheng Nuo asked, "Where did you come from? What's your name?"

Li Laosan swallowed and spit: "The leader said that his surname is Ba, and he came from Shanghai. But because of unfamiliar faces, I didn't dare to let them in, so I asked them to wait outside."

"It turns out that Yunhua and the others have arrived, and they are all our own people, so hurry up and invite them over." After hearing this, Cheng Nuo said happily, "Forget it, I'll go with you, I haven't seen them for a while. "

Calling to stop Li Laosan who was about to leave, Cheng Nuo rushed forward first, and the joy in it was hard to conceal.

Li Laosan felt distressed when he saw it: "Sir, don't just wear a vest. It's cold in the morning, so don't freeze."

I was thinking of catching up, but I turned back halfway through the run, went to Cheng Nuo's room, picked up my coat and rushed out: "Put on some more clothes, or else I won't be able to withstand it."

It's a pity that Cheng Nuo's physical fitness is much higher than that of ordinary people. When Li Laosan rushed over, he had already seen Cheng Nuo entertaining Bayuzao and others.

"Yunhua, you have been exhausted all this way, you must have a good rest."

Bayuzao rubbed his nose, grinned and said, "Why are you tired from such a short journey? I have so much energy on my body. I received a telegram from you, the dean. I immediately packed up my equipment, counted the number of people, and rushed to the hospital." Come here, I'm afraid I'll miss your important business, sir."

Wang Zhu added from the side: "Although the time is a bit rushed, we have selected the equipment and workers to ensure that they meet the work requirements."

"Leave work aside, the main task right now is to treat you well." Cheng Nuo smiled and brought them in.

Seeing that Wang Zhu was wearing single clothes, the autumn wind blew by, and he shivered a little from the cold.

Cheng Nuo took the clothes that Li Laosan had sent over and put them on for Wang Zhu.

"Principal, this..." Wang Zhu couldn't react for a while, feeling a little embarrassed.

When he realized it, Cheng Nuo had already firmly held him down, and he put on his clothes smoothly: "Shanghai and Beijing are one south and one north after all, and the difference is quite big. Adapting to the climate is not an easy task. Hurry up and put it on." Put your clothes on."

Wang Zhu still wanted to struggle: "But I'm wearing it, what are you wearing?"

Cheng Nuo showed off the muscles in his arms and said with a smile, "I have this, so you can wear it honestly. If you fall ill, who can I ask for the plane?"

As he said that, Cheng Nuo also shouted to Li Laosan who was on the side: "Old Li, these comrades are our comrades who came from Shanghai, and they must have suffered a lot along the way, so they can't stay at home." I fell ill at the door, go and pay attention to some cold soup."

Li Laosan bowed slightly: "Okay."

Then he bowed his hands to the crowd present and walked towards the kitchen.

Seeing Cheng Nuo caring so much for them, Bayuzao's fatigue was swept away, and he wished he could immediately get involved in the big business of building an airplane.

"Dean, you can arrange the work directly, we won't get any sickness if we sweat."

Wang Zhu, who was wearing Cheng Nuo's coat, was also very moved: "Yunhua is right, our greatest rest is to touch our own artificial planes, and this hard work is nothing."

Cheng Nuo smiled and waved his hands, jokingly said, "We didn't just build a plane and finish the job. There will be more work in the future. Now you say don't rest, and you will regret it later."

Bayuzao also joked: "If you can't rest on the ground, then we will fly to the sky to rest, and you will be beyond the reach of the dean."

(End of this chapter)