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

Chapter 497: See Mr. Qian again? Qian Mu and Qian Xuantong come to visit!

After coming to Peking University, naturally many "old friends" and "friends" came to visit him. Some of them were Peking University professors, and some were well-known scholars in Peking. They all came to visit him just for Bao Guowei's reputation.

Fortunately, Chiang Menglin did not publicize Bao Guowei's residence.

Therefore, only some acquaintances were able to find Bao Guowei.

Most of them have had interactions with Zhang Taiyan, or are fellow students.

In this era, there were countless masters in the city of Peking.

Not to mention what Bao Guowei is not familiar with, even those who are familiar with Bao Guowei are familiar with it.

You can also find such things in the city of Peking.

Mr. Hu Shi, Qian Mu, Zhou Zuoren, Zheng Zhenduo, Wu Chengshi and so on.

Not to mention some gentlemen in science.

In the past few days, Bao Guowei has met quite a few masters of this kind.

Because there are just too many.

For some things, Bao Guowei could only be perfunctory because communicating with them was really boring.

But for some things, he still kept his mind fully focused.

For example, Mr. Yan Jici, who had just returned to China to serve as the director of the Peking Institute of Physics and the Radium Institute.

Bao Guowei even took time out of his busy schedule to visit this gentleman.

Yan Jici studied in France a few years ago and only returned to China at the end of last year.

When Bao Guowei went to the University of Paris, Yan Jici was actually also in Paris.

It’s just because an important research is still in progress that I can’t meet with Bao Guowei.

After meeting Bao Guowei, Yan Jici learned that the other party was funding the Marie Curie Institute. He also understood Bao Guowei's good intentions and was deeply moved for a moment.

He was surprised that this young man would pay attention to the field of physics research, and was also surprised that he could achieve such achievements at such a young age.

"It is a blessing for the country and the people that Bingwen has such a heart."

The Peking Research Institute at that time was still very simple, but Yan Jici's professionalism was not bad at all.

Bao Guowei had a brief conversation with Yan Jici, just like meeting with Madame Curie, and revealed some of "his own" insights into physics.

There are also prospects for future research on "radioactive" materials.

"Bingwen also knows physics?" Yan Jici was extremely surprised.

Then he laughed at himself.

"I almost forgot that you are the guy known as the Chinese Da Vinci.

If I were a biologist, I would study your brain carefully. "

Although this was just a joke, it still scared Bao Guowei.

He fled immediately.

But, in the final analysis, that’s all Bao Guowei can reveal.

Forcing things to grow is not a good thing.

If you want to speed, you can't reach it.

No matter how anxious Bao Guowei was, he couldn't just throw the research theories of later generations in the other party's face.

Don’t mention whether the other party believes it or not first.

More importantly, this is not necessarily useful and can easily cause a lot of trouble.

In fact, in scientific research, process is also very important.

Otherwise, it would be like a primary school student getting the final answer to a calculus math problem, which would be useless.

For scientists, being able to provide some pointers on direction is already a tremendous help.

Back in the courtyard, Bao Guowei continued to write "Macroeconomics", with all the ideas ready in his mind.

His job is to integrate and bring current economic events into the replacement.

As for the content of the speech a few days later, Bao Guowei already had a draft in mind.

Peking University gave Bao Guowei two weeks to familiarize himself with the situation and prepare.

Chiang Menglin attached great importance to Bao Guowei's appearance this time and asked him to prepare for a longer time, hoping that Bao Guowei could bring a more amazing performance to the Peking University students.

More importantly, give Bao Guowei some time to prepare his economics textbook.

In particular, when Chiang Menglin heard Bao Guowei say that he could complete the book "Macroeconomics" in one month, his jaw almost dropped.

But everyone has long been accustomed to Bao Guowei's "big talk".

Jiang Menglin could only keep his heart at ease and wait quietly for Bao Guowei to bring a surprise.

The rush to visit came and went quickly.

Bao Guowei hoped to meet Xu Zhimo and others. Last year, Xu Zhimo had accepted invitations to teach at Peking University and Peking Women's University.

It's just that this guy travels all over the country, spends all his energy for his little wife, and is nowhere to be found.

After a week, there were fewer visitors and after a few days of quiet, Bao Guowei was happy to have some free time.

On Thursday morning, Bao Guowei was mentally thinking about the topic for his speech in a few days when he heard Cao Yanhai's noisy voice outside.

"Master! Master! We have guests!"

Last week, Bao Guowei was almost tired of hearing this sentence, but it has become less common in recent days.

He sighed helplessly.

The people Cao Yanhai could report to were all people he had to meet, otherwise he would help him keep them out.

Bao Guowei didn't bother to tidy up his clothes. He walked towards the lobby in his cotton trousers and cotton coat.

"Got it. Just meet me in the lobby."

But when Bao Guowei walked into the lobby and saw the two gentlemen sitting there, he was immediately shocked.

"Mr. Deqian!"

Looking at the face of the gentleman next to him, Bao Guowei immediately recognized him and spoke.

"Mr. Bin Si!"

Bao Guowei was not very enthusiastic about meeting guests.

That's why I'm so tired.

But it just so happened that the two gentlemen in front of him were the two masters of the Republic of China whom Bao Guowei wanted to visit and meet in Peking.

One of them was named Qian Xuantong and the other was Qian Deqian.

One of them was named Qian Mu, and the other was Qian Binsi.

These two people are also well-known figures in the history of the Republic of China.

The former, Bao Guowei had met him unexpectedly on the train when he visited Tianjin before.

Moreover, in a sense, Qian Xuantong can also be regarded as Bao Guowei's senior brother.

During that period, he, Huang Kan and Xun Ge'er studied Chinese culture with Zhang Taiyan, researching phonology, exegesis and "Shuowen Jiezi".

Qian Xuantong was also a leading figure in the movement to promote vernacular Chinese.

But later, this gentleman's ideas became more radical, and he even proposed to abolish Chinese characters and use "Romanization" instead.

It can be said that it caused a huge stir.

Earlier on the train, the two had a heated discussion on the issue of abolishing Chinese characters.

Now, let’s look at the rumors.

Qian Xuantong seemed to be "setting things right" and supporting the softer "simplified Chinese characters" solution.

I don’t know if there was any influence from me.

As for Mr. Qian Mu.

What he is most famous for in later generations is the book Outline of National History.

This book was written at the most critical moment of the war.

At that time, universities were evacuated to the southwest, and the country was filled with anxiety and confusion. Qian Mu wrote the book with the belief that it would be the last history book written by a Chinese.

This shows how critical the situation was at that time.

At the same time, Qian Mu's achievements in historiography are also remarkable. His book "Chronology of Pre-Qin Philosophers" is still an important textbook at Peking University.

When these two gentlemen visited, Bao Guowei naturally had a completely different reaction. Not only did he enthusiastically call out their names, he also smiled and bowed.

"I didn't expect that the two gentlemen would come to visit, but Bingwen would be neglectful."

When Qian Xuantong saw Bao Guowei like this, he immediately laughed and scolded.

"You, Bao Bingwen, are a man who takes advantage of opportunities. If the two of us hadn't come today, would you have delayed it for a long time?"

Bao Guowei's face turned red: "Sir, what are you talking about? Am I, Bao Guowei, that kind of person?"

Qian Mu smiled and joked: "Mr. Deqian, don't be too harsh. I think Bingwen is just fed up with it, so he just treats it as he pleases.

I'm afraid that the people who come to Bingwen's place will break down the door."

Qian Xuantong just chuckled and continued speaking with his eyes narrowed.

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"You little brat, you promised me in the letter that you would come to visit me. How come you forgot?"

Bao Guowei's face froze.

It's over. I promised too many things. In the letters, I was just joking with every gentleman.

It was nothing more than saying something in the letter, saying that I would visit you some other day, or something like that.

Most of these will never come to fruition.

But I didn't expect Qian Xuantong to bring up this matter.

Bao Guowei immediately showed an embarrassed expression on his face.

"Mr. Deqian, haven't I been too busy recently?"

For a moment, Bao Guowei actually felt like a sea king who was affectionate everywhere.

And now, one of the fish in the pond has come to settle the score.

He bowed repeatedly and said.

"Next time! Next time! Next time Guo Wei will definitely come to visit and bring a gift to apologize."

"You're a sensible guy." Qian Xuantong said carelessly. The two of them had only met once, but they got along like close friends without any scruples.

"I heard that you have made a lot of money, so you must bring a gift."

Bao Guowei shook his head helplessly and agreed repeatedly.

"Please rest assured, sir, I will make arrangements!"

Bao Guowei, on the other hand, had no ill feelings towards Qian Xuantong's character.

Speak your mind directly and speak directly.

During this period, Qian Xuantong helped a lot in resolving the controversies surrounding many of his works.

Now he really regards himself as his junior fellow apprentice.

The three of them sat down immediately, poured a few glasses of wine, and had a plate of cold shredded tofu.

Since coming to Beijing and having more guests, Bao Guowei inevitably has to drink some alcohol.

He was not used to drinking white wine, so he brought some yellow wine from the south to entertain his guests.

During the Republic of China period, white wine had not yet become the mainstream drink on the table.

To be more precise, most of the liquor at that time was loved by middle and lower class workers.

Among politicians, businessmen, and literati in the Republic of China, rice wine from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas was generally used for banquets and gatherings.

Therefore, rice wine is considered a "high-end wine" nowadays.

Huangjiu has a low alcohol content and a mild taste, making it suitable for slow drinking and savoring.

Especially in this winter, heating up a pot of rice wine, eating some side dishes, and having a stove at hand, the elegant taste among literati can be reflected.

Otherwise, a group of people gathered around a few plates of cold dishes, drinking white wine that stung their throats, and every gentleman was freezing cold, so what was the point of reciting lyrics and writing poems?
However, Qian Mu and Qian Xuantong naturally did not come here to discuss poetry or songs.

Both gentlemen have made considerable achievements in literature and history.

Therefore, there are different understandings of Bao Guowei's many works.

"Compared to The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, I like Guns, Germs, and Steel more. It combines geography, biology, history and other disciplines to explore the development of human society. It is quite innovative. Environmental determinism is even more novel. I think since Bingwen has come to Peking University, he can teach a history course so that students can benefit a lot."

Qian Mu stroked his beard, looked at Bao Guowei and continued.

"I, Qian Mu, would also like to listen if there is a chance."

Today, the Historical Annales School has risen vigorously abroad. Although there are some waves in China, it is still not obvious.

Bao Guowei can be regarded as a leading figure in the history of the Annales School in China.

In particular, the two books, "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" and "Guns, Germs, and Steel", can be said to have opened up a blue ocean of related historical studies in China.

In the past, when Qian Mu studied history, he was accustomed to using various forms of biographies and chronicles, just like ancient historians.

This kind of comprehensive research, which takes a global perspective, is rare.

In the past, Qian Mu did not pay too much attention to the research of the Annales School, but since Bao Guowei emerged, he began to gradually learn the relevant historical research methods and integrate them into his own research.

It can be said that this kind of influence has basically been formed in every field that Bao Guowei is involved in.

Overall, Bao Guowei's influence on the country is not very significant.

However, within the discipline, earth-shaking changes can occur.

Qian Mu was one of them, and because of this, he respected Bao Guowei even more.

Moreover, unexpectedly, he was not like the others, showing respect on the surface, but actually still treated Bao Guowei as a child.

Qian Mu truly regarded Bao Guowei as an equal.

After thinking for a while, Bao Guowei nodded and agreed, saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Bin Si. Although I am not talented, I still have some ideas in this comprehensive historical field.

However, in the more professional field of historical research, I still need to ask you for your advice."

"That couldn't be better." Qian Mu seemed very excited. "Let's set a time to discuss this matter."

Bao Guowei said with some embarrassment: "This will be postponed for a while, but not too long, about a month."

"put off?"

Qian Xuantong narrowed his eyes and said, "Isn't it because Bingwen wants to write a textbook?"

Bao Guowei was a little embarrassed and said while wiping his nose.

"Mr. Deqian knows everything."

Qian Xuantong looked at Bao Guowei with a strange expression: "I got the news from President Jiang Menglin that you actually made a bold statement, saying that you would write an economics textbook for Peking University within a month.

I thought you were joking, but I didn't expect it to be true?"

As soon as I arrived at Peking University, I had to write a textbook, which was already a bit unbelievable.

Or even wrote it in a month?

Does Bao Guowei really think he is Cao Zhi, who could compose a poem in seven steps and wrote The Goddess of Luo River?

Feeling the way the two gentlemen were looking at the evildoer, Bao Guowei spread out his hands and said.

"You two gentlemen may be overthinking this. I don't intend to write a masterpiece, such as a large and professional book."

He said with a smile on his face.

“I am not very good at academic research, but I can describe a complete macroeconomic system in easy-to-understand language, including basic concepts, data measurement, economic growth, inflation, etc.

I can still do this.

After completing "Island Economics", I have always had an idea to write an advanced version of popular economics.

Now it seems that there is this opportunity.”

What the hell, you’re not very good at academic research!

Qian Mu and Qian Xuantong looked at each other, both thinking that Bao Guowei was just pretending to be cool.

Qian Mu couldn't help but say, "Bingwen, how do you plan to write this book? Perhaps the two of us can help you."

(End of this chapter)