Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 427: Commissioned by Marie Curie? Speech at the University of Paris!
In 1896, French physicist Henri Becquerel discovered that uranium ore can spontaneously emit radioactivity similar to X-rays. This element, which is not affected by temperature or light, was first called a radioactive element.

Initially, people were not aware of the dangers of radioactive elements, and were simply delighted by the novelty and scientific value of discovering the radioactive phenomenon.
The use of radioactive elements has almost become a myth.”

After listening to Bao Guowei's statement, Madame Curie said with a wry smile on her face.

"Over the past thirty years, we have gradually come to realize the dangers of radioactive elements. Even I myself was accidentally injured while researching polonium and radium, and the wound took several months to heal.

I seemed to have opened a Pandora's box and did not pay attention to the dangers. "

When she thought of those people who became ill because of products made from radioactive elements, Madame Curie couldn't help feeling a little guilty. As the discoverer of radium, wasn't she, in a sense, also an "accomplice" of those commercial practices?

Bao Guowei didn't think so. He shook his head and consoled her, "Ma'am, you have done a great job. You are almost impeccable in the scientific community. The harm of radioactive elements is actually due to the lack of human knowledge. Aren't you also affected by radioactive substances?"

Marie Curie shook her head, sighed and said, "I am old."

Bao Guowei continued, "I heard that in the past ten years, many scientists have been studying the hazards of radioactive elements. Three years ago, American physicist Hugh S. Taylor published a research report on the effects of radioactive substances on the human body. I also learned many of my theories from him, but it seems that few people pay attention to this."

“I haven’t read this paper.”

Madame Curie wrote down the names of the authors and titles of the papers in her notebook. Since the discovery of various radioactive elements, the number of related papers published in the academic community has been simply overwhelming.

Even Marie Curie, a great academic figure and impeccable professional scientist in the study of radioactive elements, could not guarantee that she had read every valuable paper.

She is usually busy with research, so the only papers she reads are those that are influential or recommended by her students and friends.

Thinking of this, Madame Curie said helplessly.

"People have been blinded by the joy of discovering new substances. Only after they have experienced pain can they wake up again."

As Madame Curie said, in the course of the development of radioactive elements, mankind has truly suffered huge losses. Only after seeing the true harm can it make up its mind to deal with it.

Throughout history, human beings have always made the same mistakes over and over again, and only repent when these mistakes truly endanger their survival.

Historically, even though many people had warned of the dangers of radioactive elements, it was not until after World War II that people saw the enormous destructive power and harm to the human body caused by atomic bombs, especially the various diseases and disabilities that occurred after people were injured by radiation.

After the war, authorities and scientists in various countries began to attach great importance to the safety issues of radioactive elements and strengthen related research.

Before this, they were just simple and painless warnings.

Of course, no one sympathized with Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the atomic bombings. It was simply that the perpetrators got what they deserved.

Now, Bao Guowei hopes not only to remind Madame Curie through these discussions to strengthen the prevention of radiation, but also to prevent her from dying early.

What’s more, I wanted to use Madame Curie’s influence to remind the world of the real dangers of radioactive elements.

After all, there are still good people in the world, not just the group of beasts on the island.

"Ma'am, I do have an idea," Bao Guowei said a little embarrassedly. "You know, I am essentially a writer. I hope to publish an article with you on the safety of radioactive elements, calling on countries around the world to pay attention to this aspect of safety.

Of course, there is one more thing. If possible, I hope to invite you to give lectures and exchange ideas in China."

Historically, Cai Yuanpei once invited Madame Curie to visit China, but due to schedule issues at the time, the trip was ultimately not made. So in the end, Madame Curie never visited China, which is a pity.

"Articles?" Marie Curie said in surprise. "Bao, this is a good idea, but..."

She hesitated for a moment.

"It takes a little time, you know, as scientists we strive to be accurate in our conclusions about the data."

Obviously, after talking with Bao Guowei today, she plans to start verification research on the relevant conclusions. Madame Curie understands her influence, and any inaccurate description will have a huge negative impact.

"That's as I should do." Bao Guowei nodded and said, "I'll draft the manuscript and send it to you in a while."

Bao Guowei couldn't help but seem a little excited. He never thought that one day he would be able to publish an article together with Madame Curie.

Madame Curie smiled reservedly and continued, "As for going to China, Mr. Cai from your country invited me a few years ago.

Unfortunately, I am not in good health now. If I have the chance, I will definitely go there. "

Bao Guowei knew that the other party could not give a definite answer. For scientists of this level, research always comes first.

Especially given Madame Curie's current health condition, it is still somewhat unrealistic for her to travel far.

Bao Guowei did not force it. He nodded and said, "I believe that if the lady implements the protective measures we just discussed, her body should recover to some extent."

Next, Bao Guowei briefly introduced some later nutritional theories to Madame Curie, mainly to help her recover from radiation sickness.

Of course, Bao Guowei cannot guarantee whether these conditioning methods are effective or not.

Historically, Madame Curie also died of pernicious anemia caused by radiation. As discussed earlier, the damage caused by radiation is almost irreversible.

However, Bao Guowei was satisfied that Madame Curie's health could improve.

The two chatted happily.

For the first time, Madame Curie met someone who was knowledgeable in almost every field and able to come up with new ideas.

This made her even more curious about Bao Guowei. From a scientist's perspective, Bao Guowei could be said to be a perfect communication partner.

Even regarding Madame Curie's current research direction.

For example, measuring the radiation intensity and decay process of radioactive materials; separating and purifying radioactive isotopes; improving the accuracy and sensitivity of radioactive diagnosis, and developing new radioactive diagnosis technologies.
We are even exploring the application of different radioactive isotopes in cancer treatment and radiation therapy regimens.

Bao Guowei put forward some "novel" ideas.

This made Madame Curie, a cutting-edge researcher in the relevant field, unable to react for a while.

She couldn't help but open her mouth and said, "Bao, where do you know so much?"

Bao Guowei took a sip of water with a little embarrassment and explained: "Madam, in a sense, this is just my guess."

The two chatted for the whole morning and it was finally time to leave.

Madame Curie took a look at the content that had just been discussed. The notebook had already been filled with more than ten pages of notes, and she couldn't help but sigh.

"Your ideas are very helpful to me. Thank you, Mr. Bao. You will greatly promote the research process of radioactive elements."

Bao Guowei replied: "It is my pleasure, ma'am."

When the two men walked out of the Radium Research Institute, Zhang Nianyue was still in a daze.

Just now, during the conversation between Bao Guowei and Madame Curie, she rarely interrupted.

In fact, with her level of English, she had no way to follow any conversation when faced with those obscure professional terms.

After listening to the conversation just now, only two words popped into Zhang Nianyue's mind.

"Brilliant!"

She even envied Bao Guowei's talent and looked forward to the day when she could talk with top scientists in the industry like Bao Guowei.

Madame Curie has always been Zhang Nianyue’s idol.

Fortunately, the two of them have just obtained Madame Curie's contact address, so it is not impossible to communicate through letters in the future.

After finishing their visit to Madame Curie, the two met with Paul Abel, then president of the University of Paris.

This is a very kind French gentleman, about 50 years old. After meeting Bao Guowei, this gentleman was very enthusiastic and even wanted to invite Bao Guowei to become a professor at the University of Paris.

Unfortunately, Bao Guowei did not plan to stay in Europe for a long time, so he tactfully rejected the other party.

After lunch, Paul introduced Bao Guowei to a professor of Chinese studies.

"This is Mr. Abel Remasa," Paul introduced with a smile. "Bao, you should know that this is one of the oldest universities in Europe and also the most culturally rich school in Europe. We are the first European university to offer Chinese linguistics.

It's much better than Oxford University. I think it's a wise choice for you to abandon the British and come to France."

Hearing this, the muscles on Bao Guowei's face twitched. These were actually spoken by the president of the University of Paris?
But when you think about historical events, it doesn't seem so strange.

Not to mention that the French and the British have never gotten along.

Since its establishment, the University of Paris has had various contradictions and conflicts with the University of Oxford.

At the beginning, Britain did not have a mature university system, and many British scholars and students went to the University of Paris to study.

This will inevitably lead to talent loss.

So, around 1167, King Henry II of England and King Philip II of France had a dispute over this matter.

As a result of the dispute, Britain recalled its scholars in Paris and banned British people from studying in France.

In a sense, this contributed to the rise of Oxford University.

For hundreds of years, these two schools have been at loggerheads with each other, and it can be said that they are extremely incompatible.

Just like at the dinner table, Mr. Paul, the president of the University of Paris, and Mr. Abel, a well-known sinologist, had a very heated discussion on the topic of "The British are all bugs".

It can be said that Bao Guowei benefited greatly from this discussion.

After lunch, the few of them had a brief conversation, especially Abel, the French Chinese linguist, who was obviously very curious about Bao Guowei.

Especially for several works.

Abel said: "Bao, your "To Live" has always been a model in my courses. The judges of the Goncourt Prize finally selected a work that is worthy of the name."

Bao Guowei was a little confused.

According to what this gentleman means, the selection of other works for the Goncourt Prize does not live up to its name?

This topic is too sensitive and Bao Guowei doesn't want to talk about it any more.

Time quickly came to the afternoon. Principal Paul originally wanted to accompany Bao Guowei to the auditorium for a speech, but unfortunately something happened at the last minute.

"What did you say? The damn British are planning to poach our professors again? Maybe the Americans?

The Americans are no good either! Damn it! The race from that island is a bunch of thieves and robbers!"

Under Bao Guowei's astonished gaze, the seemingly polite Mr. Paul left the auditorium angrily.

To be honest, Bao Guowei fully agrees with Paul's evaluation of the Anglo-Saxons.

But let’s just say, you French people don’t seem to be much better, right?
After the farce ended, Bao Guowei followed Abel to the office backstage of the auditorium and waited for the students to enter.

The University of Paris obviously attached great importance to this speech and gathered nearly two thousand students to the auditorium.

Bao Guowei is not only one of the founders of the "New Historiography" school, but also the latest winner of the Goncourt Prize. He obviously deserves this treatment.

After entering the office, Abel began to talk. It was obvious that the principal seemed to have ordered him to recruit Bao Guowei and he praised the University of Paris.

"The University of Paris is one of the universities with the largest number of students in Europe, with nearly 100,000 students, accounting for half of the entire France. It also has the largest number of foreign students in Europe."

"As far as I know, there are a lot of Chinese students on the campus of the University of Paris, right? Many outstanding scholars in your country graduated from the University of Paris."

"In the 20th century, our University of Paris can be said to be the undisputed leader in Western Sinology in Europe!"

"Luxembourg Gardens, Mr. Bao, you can also go and have a look. It is a place where many students often go to read and relax."

"The academic atmosphere at the University of Paris is free. There is no formal graduation ceremony, no restrictions on classes, and no strict discipline system. Everything is free."

At the beginning, Professor Albert liked to show off his poor Chinese. Finally, Bao Guowei couldn't stand it anymore and told him that he could use English. Only then did he change his way.

"Maybe this is called a sense of relaxation?" Bao Guowei said with a smile.

"Yes! That's the word. It means to be prepared!"

Abel seemed a little excited.

After entering the auditorium, Bao Guowei saw that the auditorium was crowded with people, but the almost full auditorium did not look very orderly.

Apparently, this is also part of the French sense of relaxation.

The students were standing or sitting, and when Bao Guowei came out, they all curiously stretched their heads and looked at the Oriental scholar on the stage who was younger than themselves.

"Dear students, I am honored to give this speech. I am Bao Guowei, a student from Huaxia."

Bao Guowei's neither humble nor arrogant voice spread throughout the auditorium through the huge microphone.

Suddenly, the auditorium was in an uproar.

"He actually calls himself a student?"

"What an interesting guy?"

"To be honest, when I was his age, I was still thinking about how to win the heart of the lady from the girls' school next door, but he has already won the Goncourt Prize."

The students were obviously very satisfied with Bao Guowei's opening remarks.

The cheers gradually died down until Bao Guowei reached out to suppress them.

Bao Guowei took a quick glance at the talented students of the University of Paris. This was the first time he had given a speech in front of so many people.

But he wasn't nervous at all.

Put it simply and clearly.

"Today, I will tell you about the history of China."

Chinese history?

Among the students present, many came just for Bao Guowei's works.

His "To Live" can be said to have become very popular in France.

But Bao Guowei is not talking about "To Live" or literature today.

Even if it is history, shouldn’t we talk about "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", the representative work of the "New Historiography" and "Annales School"?

What is Chinese history?
Many students present were inevitably disappointed.

(End of this chapter)