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

Chapter 498 Macroeconomics Thoughts? Visit the Forbidden City!

Writing a book is not an easy task for scholars of any era.

Many people spend their entire lives writing a work that will be passed down to future generations.

Many people spend their entire lives writing but still cannot produce a work that is recognized.

Besides, human energy is limited after all.

No one can produce high-quality and high-intensity output.

This is also the reason why several gentlemen expressed doubts about Bao Guowei.

It is unreasonable for Bao Guowei to continue to output after publishing so many works.

But they seem to have forgotten that Bao Guowei is the most unconventional person today.

Bao Guowei briefly introduced his ideas and thoughts on "Macroeconomics".

The concept in his mind was not clear, but he had a framework.

“First of all, I think this textbook must be different from other textbooks in Peking University’s past.

Macroeconomic theory is now in its infancy and is a very new discipline even abroad.

Therefore, instead of focusing on the professionalism of the teaching materials, it is better to focus on the universality of the teaching materials.

By exchanging some of the depth for comprehensive content, it can cover most areas of current macroeconomics.

This is the core of this textbook.”

Bao Guowei puts himself in the right position.

In terms of depth, he is definitely lacking due to the lack of research experience.

But in terms of breadth, he is very good at it because of the rich knowledge in his head.

The real way to success is to play to one's strengths and avoid one's weaknesses.

As expected, after hearing Bao Guowei's positioning, Qian Mu and Qian Xuantong's expressions changed.

Seems to be saying.

This kid seems to really have something like that?
"Secondly, the reading threshold of this book must be low." Bao Guowei then explained in depth, he spread out his hands and said.

“It’s not that I look down on Peking University students, but the subject of economics has not yet been fully popularized in China, and it is still a bit obscure.

As far as I know, Peking University is still very weak in economics education, right? "

Qian Xuantong narrowed his eyes, thought for a while and then said with some pain.

"Nowadays, we are still lagging behind in many aspects of science, engineering and liberal arts, not to mention economics courses. Coupled with the turmoil in the past few years, Peking University is now lacking everything!"

"It's not entirely absent." Qian Mu added. "Last year, Chen Xingnong came back from Japan and became a professor of law at Peking University. Although he is not an economics major, his translation of Capital has a great influence. Now many of our economics courses at Peking University are taught by him, but..."

He turned his gaze to Bao Guowei again.

"However, Peking University and even other major domestic universities are still very weak in economics research. Not only the current citizens, but even many top university students still have only a superficial understanding of economics theory." Bao Guowei said with a smile.

“So, it is very important to make this textbook popular so that more people can accept it. I have always supported the idea of ​​making education fun and educational.

Unlike the simple economic theories in Island Economics, Macroeconomics must have some professionalism, so it is important to make it easy to understand. "

Qian Xuantong frowned and continued to question.

“Bingwen, what you said makes sense, but this is more suitable for ordinary people and students from other universities.

As for an institution like Peking University, I don't quite agree with this point. The books are too simple and are harmful to students.

They are used to easy-to-understand textbooks, so they will naturally dislike those that are difficult to understand and seek shortcuts in the long run, which is not a good thing.

For Peking University students, a little difficulty is actually a good thing."

Rather than popularizing the book, Qian Xuantong hoped that the other party could write a professional book.

This is obviously very important for the development of theories in the current domestic economic field.

Moreover, in terms of educational philosophy, Qian Xuantong still adhered to the old approach of strict teachers producing outstanding students.

I think education should be old-fashioned and strict, with nothing to be "entertaining" about.

Bao Guowei put the teacup on the table and stared at Qian Xuantong intently.

Qian Xuantong felt frightened by being looked at and couldn't help but speak.

"Bingwen, what's wrong?"

Bao Guowei laughed in silence: "Does Mr. Deqian think that ordinary people and students are not human beings?"

"I'm not..." Qian Xuantong's old face suddenly froze and he couldn't help but get anxious.

Bao Guowei waved his hand and said, "Mr. Deqian, don't worry. I'm not saying you're arrogant, but I think that since you've written a textbook, you shouldn't just stick to Peking University's teaching."

Then, his eyes became more serious.

“I hope that after this book is published, it will not only become a professional textbook for Peking University students, but also be studied by ordinary students.

Let more people know the charm of macroeconomics.

Ordinary students, researchers, clerical employees and even businessmen can use this book as a reference.

Understand the economic laws around you and even the operating principles of the entire country. "

"Bingwen's idea is really grand!" Qian Mu couldn't help but sigh.

In his eyes, Bao Guowei's thinking is completely different from those of the people around him, and he can always look at problems from a broader perspective.

This is undoubtedly a far better result than other scholars.

Qian Xuantong tilted his head and said, "Like "Island Economics"?"

"No!" Bao Guowei said a little excitedly. "Small Island Economics is just popular science. Its value is actually exaggerated, mainly because it is the first book on the subject.

In terms of content, "Small Island Economics" is too superficial and somewhat one-sided.

In comparison, my book Macroeconomics takes a broader perspective and is similar to an advanced work. "

Qian Mu couldn't help but agree and said: "Spreading knowledge to more people and allowing everyone to have a more comprehensive understanding of the country's economic problems is of great significance for better dealing with economic problems.

So that our people will not have only a superficial understanding of the laws governing the development of the national economy.

Bingwen, your idea inspired me."

In the past, Qian Mu felt that so-called knowledge was nothing more than something owned by a few outstanding people.

Ordinary people do not need to acquire too much knowledge. They do not have the conditions nor the need to do so.

But Bao Guowei's thoughts reminded Qian Mu of the saying "There is no distinction between the classes in education".

Since Mr. Sun left, the Republic of China’s “the world belongs to all” seems to have become an empty talk.

The rights and interests of ordinary people have not been enhanced. Instead, the shackles of different class levels still exist.

Even today, any discerning person can see that the national government is a power institution that serves comprador capital and the Jiangnan landlord class.

Therefore, the people are nothing more than their consumables.

In the beginning, there were still many people pursuing the idea of ​​equality, but after a long time, everyone seemed to have forgotten it.

At this moment, Bao Guowei rekindled Qian Mu's enthusiasm.

It is difficult to achieve complete fairness in education, but it can allow more people to learn advanced knowledge and understand the laws governing the operation of the country. Isn't this a relative fairness?

“Education for all” should not be an empty talk.

As if enlightened, the master Qian Mu gained a deeper understanding of Bao Guowei's words.

the other side.

After a long silence, Qian Xuantong looked at Bao Guowei with a scrutinizing eye and said, "Didn't Nanjing invite you?"

It is obvious that in Qian Xuantong's view, Bao Guowei demonstrated his vision and ideological ability.

It is more than enough for him to take up an important economic position in the government.

In fact, in the view of many domestic scholars.

An economist of Bao Guowei's level should be invited to the finance department to provide some help to the national economy which is currently in a mess.

But Bao Guowei still came to Peking University.

"Song Ziwen came to see me." Bao Guowei said with a smile.

Qian Xuantong looked at the other party: "You refused."

"I do not have."

"Why then?"

Bao Guowei said meaningfully.

"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't."

Qian Xuantong's expression kept changing, and finally he said with disdain.

"This beast Chiang Kai-shek deserves to be punished by heaven!" For a moment, the room fell into silence.

Despite such bold words, no one thought of stepping forward to cover Qian Xuantong's mouth.

I don't know how long it was before two sighs were heard from the room.

Beijing in 1931 was a mixture of tradition and modernity.

Within the ancient city walls of Peking, there are traditional buildings such as temples, courtyards, and palaces, as well as new Western buildings such as churches and embassies.

Inside the city, the colors of traditional buildings gradually faded and became covered with dust.

The colors of the new buildings became increasingly brighter, and they stood out from the city of Peking.

After arriving in Peiping, Bao Guowei naturally took Zhang Nianyue to the Forbidden City first.

Since Feng Yuxiang launched the "Peking Coup" in 1924, the Forbidden City has completely lost its mysterious appearance for a hundred years, and ordinary people can also enter here to visit by buying tickets.

On the plaque of the Shenwu Gate Tower, the five big characters "Palace Museum" are very eye-catching.

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The director of the Palace Museum at that time was Yi Peiji, who had participated in the Wuchang Uprising in his early years and was considered one of the veterans of the National Government.

He is now the president of Peking Normal University.

However, Bao Guowei's visit was secret and he did not meet this person.

In order to avoid attracting attention when traveling, Bao Guowei even found two small mustaches and stuck them on himself.

Then he put on a top hat and a windbreaker, wrapping himself tightly.

As the two walked in the Forbidden City, passers-by would occasionally cast envious glances at them.

It’s not that I envy the couple for looking so sweet, but I envy the fact that they look just like the international students who returned from overseas.

Nowadays, those who can study abroad and come back in pairs are undoubtedly the best of the best.

Not to mention studying, little do people know that even now, although Peking is the former capital and one of the cultural and political centers of the Republic of China, nearly half of the residents in the city still live below the poverty line.

Especially after the Central Plains War, tens of thousands of refugees and beggars gathered in the city of Peking.

While the masters were chatting and complaining about not getting paid, the beggars on the street couldn't even get a bun to eat.

This is the so-called "golden decade" and "the era of great masters".

Every time I go out, I feel heavy-hearted.

When Bao Guowei went out, he asked Cao Yanhai to prepare several large boxes of steamed buns and distributed them along the way, but they were all eaten up in less than half an hour.

This shows how impoverished people's livelihood was at that time.

This made Bao Guowei feel even more burdened.

Bao Guowei had seen many refugees and beggars in southern cities such as Shanghai.

But here in the city of Peking, I saw a completely different kind of "pain".

When he stepped into the Forbidden City, he was deeply moved by its dilapidated state.

"Is this the Forbidden City? Is this the palace of the emperor? A palace that has lasted for nearly six hundred years during the Ming and Qing dynasties?"

Zhang Nianyue followed Bao Guowei into the Meridian Gate, then to the Taihemen Square, passed the three main halls, and finally arrived at the back garden.

During this period, she thought that the dilapidated scene was only the outer perimeter of the imperial palace.

But unexpectedly, the palace became more and more dilapidated as they went further back, and even emitted waves of foul stench from many corners.

I don't know which Tom, Dick or Harry dared to pee and shit on the emperor's land after Puyi left the palace.

The red paint on the doors, windows, pillars, beams and other parts of the Hall of Supreme Harmony had fallen off in large quantities, exposing the once priceless wood, which became increasingly rotten after being exposed to the sun and rain.

The Taihemen Square was overgrown with weeds. Even the white marble steps that only the emperor could walk on were now covered with weeds.

Not to mention the harem, which is simply a breeding ground for rats and mosquitoes.

Some precious cultural relics and textual materials from the Forbidden City were piled up wantonly in warehouses, and rats could be seen crawling on them through the windows.

Now that the emperor is gone, who cares what happens to the Forbidden City?
The entire trip had basically no sightseeing value. During the period, there were many foreigners taking photos here at will. Occasionally, some thugs from outside came in and sneaked into the warehouse, trying to get some good stuff out.

At some point, Bao Guowei and Zhang Nianyue arrived at the entrance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony again.

Bao Guowei pushed open the dusty door.

With a creaking sound, as the sunlight shone in, the huge dragon throne gradually appeared within sight.

Looking up, the gold foil on the dragon throne had been stripped off completely, leaving only some broken traces.

The faded paintings on the ceiling of the hall still give us a glimpse of its former glory.

Bao Guowei couldn't help but sigh that things and people have changed.

There was a foul odor inside and outside the Forbidden City. Even though the two of them wore masks, they still couldn't stand it after touring around.

After looking at the dragon throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, he left in a hurry.

After leaving the Forbidden City, both of them felt very heavy.

The decline of the entire palace seems to symbolize the complete weakening of China's feudal imperial power that has lasted for thousands of years.

The former glory is long gone.

Now all that's left is the sadness of being bullied by a small country like you.

Even the sky when we came here inevitably turned gray.

When they left the Forbidden City and saw the dilapidated streets, the two seemed to have returned to the real world.

Suddenly, Zhang Nianyue said to Bao Guowei beside her: "What should we do now?"

Letting out a breath of anger, Bao Guowei looked at the beggar on the roadside again.

"What else can we do? Let's go back. I'll continue my literary creation, and you can continue your science studies. Just do your best and leave the rest to fate!"

After a moment of hesitation, Zhang Nianyue bit her lower lip and nodded.

"it is good."

After waiting for a long time, Cao Yanhai finally came back from the street in a hurry. He was covered in dirt and his face was covered in mud.

"Where have you been, kid? How did it become like this?" Bao Guowei couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Master, don't mention it." Cao Yanhai said with a bitter face. "We have run out of steamed buns, but many people have not eaten yet. They came up to fight for them, and some people almost fought each other. Fortunately, no one was killed.

People are very hungry, but they don’t care.”

After a moment of hesitation, Bao Guowei immediately understood what had happened. He just nodded, then got into the car and said.

"Let's go first."

A feeling of powerlessness arose in my heart.

"Okay." Cao Yanhai, who was used to cursing, lost his temper today. He simply cleaned himself up and got into the car to start it.

But the car had not gone far when a group of soldiers in uniform stopped it.

Cao Yanhai immediately became alert, but he still showed a smile on his face. He took out a pack of cigarettes from his arms, handed over a few and said.

"Bosses, what's up? This is Peking University's car, and the people in the car are Peking University gentlemen."

Cao Yanhai is not afraid of trouble, but he doesn't want to cause trouble either.

Today, Peking is ruled by the Fengtian warlords. With Bao Guowei's connections, he can obviously do whatever he wants in Peking.

But one thing less is worse than one thing more.

It's really not worth it to get into a conflict with a group of soldiers.

The soldiers looked fierce, and it was obvious that they were not ordinary patrolmen.

There was no unexpected extortion. The leading soldier didn't even take the cigarette. Instead, he poked his head inside with some confusion.

After seeing Bao Guowei's young face and strange attire, he felt very unsure and said with a bow.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Bao Bingwen?"

Bao Guowei stared at the other person and did not answer immediately.

The latter seemed to lack confidence and continued to bow and explain in a flattering manner.

"If you are Mr. Bingwen, please come with us."

Cao Yanhai suddenly became anxious. He held the pistol at his waist and spoke with some vigilance.

"What on earth is going on with you guys?"

The visitor was a little flustered and waved his hands quickly.

"Don't get me wrong, gentlemen, it's Commander Zhang who invited us.

If it is Mr. Bingwen, please do us a favor and go with us."

(End of this chapter)