Chapter 125 Rudolf’s Change
The issue of drinking water safety is a major matter that cannot be taken lightly. In previous lives, Africans would rather drink dirty raw water from shallow puddles than dig wells.
There is really no special reason, it is just a matter of concept. Perhaps Africans are more willing to believe in bacteria, and viruses are just a conspiracy of Westerners.
After all, black Africans have been doing this for thousands of years and are still thriving. Even horrific diseases like AIDS are vulnerable to Africans.
The two former South African presidents openly declared that AIDS was not caused by a virus but by poverty, which shows the mindset of Africans.
You must know that the person who can be the president of South Africa is the most elite group of people in Africa. They are so anti-intellectual, and the ideological state of the African bottom people who are keen on superstition and lack knowledge.
Perhaps AIDS is still not powerful enough, not as awe-inspiring as Ebola virus.
Of course, Ernst also feels that there is some truth to the conspiracy theories of African people and politicians. Looking at the horrific diseases in Africa, they all broke out after the arrival of Western colonization (around 1950).
At present, the most terrifying disease in Africa and the disease that hinders European countries from developing Africa is "malaria". Compared with those incurable diseases, there is no comparison at all.
Malaria can also be eliminated. This is not empty talk. China eliminated malaria in its previous life (there were 30 million cases in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China). As we all know, malaria is spread by mosquitoes, but mosquitoes have not been eliminated.
However, China has eliminated malaria through comprehensive planning and great determination. Even India, which has suffered from malaria all year round like Africa, has suppressed malaria to an extremely low level.
In the previous life, Africa was really a paradise for diseases, and malaria, an old virus in Africa, has not only not weakened, but has become stronger after a hundred years of development.
So Ernst is convinced that Africa is really incompetent in terms of disease prevention. After all, there are many countries at the same latitude and with the same environment as Africa, but none are as outrageous as Africa (except for Haiti) .
Although the East African colonies were a little poorer, they were still determined to fight against the disease. Ernst was also keen to popularize relevant science knowledge to the people in the territory. Of course you can not listen, but you dare not do it...< br>
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Rudolf didn't have the enthusiasm he had at the beginning. Rudolf was forced by Franz to accept the old-fashioned and harsh royal education of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Although it was very hard, it was nothing compared to the study arranged by Ernst. If the previous courses were hard, now they are torture.
This is the essence of exam-oriented education. It is very tiring. You can never finish the test papers and homework anyway.
These assignments will also be put to good use by Ernst and sent to the royal family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for review by Queen Mother Sophie and Franz.
When a pile of test papers and homework were placed in front of them, they would never be able to say that Ernst did not value Rudolf's education.
According to Ernst's own inference, Franz might check his son's educational achievements on the first day, but when the never-ending homework is constantly sent to Franz, he will never Take a second look at these assignments, and Ernst's purpose will be achieved.
Under Rudolf's influence, there were more than a dozen students from the Hechingen Military Academy who suffered together, all of whom were relatively young.
In order to create an educational atmosphere from his previous life, Ernst tried his best to restore the scene.
When a person is unlucky, it is definitely painful and torturous, but if you are not the only unlucky person, you will even take pleasure in someone else's misfortune.
We are talking about Rudolf. Ernst specially selected a group of geniuses with excellent grades and high IQs, and also selected several students with average grades.
Because Rudolf studied earlier in Austria and learned a lot at the same time, his knowledge reserve far exceeded that of the students in Hechingen (the Military Academy in Hechingen had fewer courses and less knowledge points), so he was often praised in the early stages.
But when those geniuses slowly accepted this knowledge, the gap between them and Rudolf decreased at a speed visible to the naked eye every day.
This put Rudolf under great pressure, especially in the exams, where the scores were approaching rapidly every time (students at the Hechingen Military Academy had not previously been exposed to these courses).
"Rudolf, 97 points, this time your score is still first in the class, but the progress is not obvious, you need to work harder." Alfred Essenbeiser, the head teacher, said to Rudolf said.
Alfred Essenbeiser was very interested in this kind of education required by Ernst, which was an improved version of compulsory education in Prussia.
The difference is that there are endless assignments and exams that use a hundred-point system, but you don't have to explain all the questions and answers. You only need to talk about the key points, and other tasks are left to the students.
In other words, his responsibilities have not changed much, but the students' tasks have doubled. Judging from Alfred Essenbezer's own experience, I am afraid that he cannot even complete the workload. , these students had to complete it, and they did it. Although the quality was not high, it was indeed incredible.
"Yes, sir!" Rudolph replied nervously while feeling happy.
"Okay, let's take a closer look at what's wrong with you?" Alfred Essenbezer said.
“David Zhang, 93 points, this time the result is very good, much better than last time, keep up the hard work.
Robert Jervis, 92 points..."
"Jim Liu, 32 points, failed. "
Alfred Essenbeiser said with hatred: "Jim Liu, how much more hard do you have to work? Otherwise, you won’t even be able to see the backs of your classmates in the future.”
As a famous teacher in Germany, Alfred Essenbezer, to be honest, rarely sees students as stupid as Jim Liu.
Forget it if he is in an ordinary class, but with Rudolph and many outstanding students as a foil, Jim Liu is not enough.
Alfred Essenbeiser really couldn't understand why Ernst added so many weirdos to the class.
There are other classroom teachers who feel the same way as Alfred Essenbeiser.
None of these teachers knew Rudolf’s identity, they were all borrowed by Ernst with high salaries from other schools.
So Rudolph was treated equally with other students, but Rudolph's excellent education and relatively rich knowledge reserve (he received education early) made many teachers have a good impression of him.
Those talented students are also very popular with teachers, and their learning speed is very fast.
Students with poor academic performance are naturally treated differently by teachers. Some are very harsh, some are more gentle and choose to persuade, and some simply give up.
Such a class similar to the exam-oriented education in the previous life was established at the Hechingen Military Academy. Its learning content is far superior to other classes (after all, Rudolf has to accept many courses). At the same time, there are There are geniuses, average people, and poor students.
In addition to teaching content, this class also has normal activities and exchanges with other classes at the Hechingen Military Academy.
Crown Prince Rudolf also opened up a new world and made many friends. For the first time, he came into contact with all kinds of people, and they were not the aristocratic children in the past.
The heavy academic tasks every day left Rudolf with no time to think about his family in Schönbrunn Palace. He even gradually forgot about the conflicts between his parents, the quarrels between his grandmother and his mother, and his father's serious face...
In the dormitory and classroom, Rudolf was surrounded only by his classmates. Occasionally Ernst would take Rudolf to the Prussian Palace on weekends to meet and communicate with Crown Prince Frederick and others, and participate in some palace activities, so as to prevent Rudolf from being pulled down. Aristocratic etiquette.
Although the current study life is more tiring, Rudolf feels a happiness that he never experienced before. In the past, when faced with Franz's stern face and denial, Rudolf always felt inferior and felt like a waste.
But in Hechingen, Rudolf received heartfelt praise from teachers, and sometimes was criticized for his declining grades. Rudolf knew for the first time that he would also have problems. Progress, especially hard work and seriousness always yield results.
The teachers’ objective evaluations and the exchanges with his classmates made Rudolf feel that he was no longer just a future crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who followed the route arranged by his father, but also a person who truly had his own self. .
Gradually, the smile on Rudolf's face became more and more, and the timid boy who was once a timid boy became more confident. He no longer blindly denied himself, but objectively faced his own strengths and weaknesses.
At the same time, Rudolf learned to change his image between the court and the school. In front of the nobles in the court, he was the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the manners and style of a noble.
At school, he became an ordinary teenager again. He would also play games with his classmates, joke around and do what he liked.
Looking at Rudolph's changes, Ernst was very satisfied. This is the style and vitality that a sunny boy should have.
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Sunday.
"Rudolf!" Ernst stopped him.
"What's wrong? Brother Ernst."
"Boy, come here!"
Rudolf obediently came to Ernst.
"How have you been at school this month? Isn't it interesting?" Ernst asked with a smile.
"The school is very good, both teachers and classmates are very good."
"Then do you think it is better to stay in school or in Schonbrunn Palace!" Enns Digging a hole deliberately.
“Both are very good. I also experienced a different way of life in Hechingen and grew up a lot.” Rudolf avoided the trap.
"Haha, why didn't I see you smiling every day at Schönbrunn Palace? This was not the case when you were making dirty jokes in school." Ernst said jokingly.
Rudolf's face was not red and his heart was not beating and he said: "You can't just rely on your innocence. I'm a good boy, how could I make dirty jokes."
"Have you learned to lie now? Very good. , I have people looking at you every day! You brat, you still want to lie to me, but I know what you say every week." Ernst gave Rudolph a headache.
"Hiss...", his head was hit, and Rudolph took a breath of pain.
"It seems that you are about to start your career, so now it is time for you to perform. Go to the photo studio with me tomorrow, and you will show the same look as you did in the Prussian palace. You have to be confident, you know?" ? Tomorrow, follow my arrangements." Ernst said.
Although he didn't know what Ernst wanted to do, Rudolf nodded.
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"Okay, straighten your waist and act more arrogantly!" Ernst commanded from a distance.
"Excessive exertion. What I mean by arrogance is extremely confident. You know, readjust your state."
Rudolf stood in the manor, at the mercy of Ernst. Early this morning, The two of them went to the photo studio.
Ernst asked the staff to bring the equipment to his manor, and at the same time, he changed Rudolf into a military uniform.
I don’t know where Ernst found a small black horse and asked Rudolph to ride on it.
This horse is just a showpiece. In order to make little Rudolf look taller, the pony is also underage. The final effect Ernst wants is to be handsome.
After Rudolf adjusted it again, Ernst looked left and right, and said with satisfaction: "Very good, let the photographer start shooting!"
"Click", The photo of Crown Prince Rudolf was taken.
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A few days later, Schönbrunn Palace.
In the photo, Rudolph rides a group of black horses, looking majestic, with a hint of perseverance and confidence on his young face.
Queen Mother Sophie admired the photos sent by Ernst with great satisfaction.
"Franz, do you think my grandson has the temperament of the future emperor of the empire?" Queen Mother Sophie asked.
“Has half the temperament I had when I was young.” Franz said boldly.
Queen Mother Sophie didn't think much, and focused all her attention on the photo, and continued: "It seems that Rudolf is doing well at Ernst's place. He is much more energetic. According to Ernst, Rudolf is used to it recently." According to the teaching methods of several teachers, it is better to continue to receive education in Prussia. I will send Rudolf over at the end of the year."
"Mother, it's been too long!" Franz said worriedly. said.
"What are you afraid of? I think Ernst is better at educating children than you brothers. None of you are reliable, especially Ferdinand (Maximiliano I), who has been around for so long He hasn’t come back since. Karina hasn’t seen him for many years!”
Queen Sophie continued: “Look at others, Ernst sends back information about Rudolf every week. The homework and exam papers almost weighed dozens of kilograms. You, a father, vowed to check your son's studies, but you gave up the next day!"
"Look! My grandson is so healthy now, he looks fatter than before, he is in better spirits, and he has not stopped studying. I heard people who have been to the Prussian royal family say that after meeting Rudolf, he feels that his whole temperament is better than before! "< br>
Anyway, the Queen Mother Sophie became more and more satisfied with it. This was the effect of Ernst's packaging of Rudolf.
At present, Ernst does not plan to return Rudolf back in the short term. Therefore, in order to reassure Queen Sophie, he naturally reports good news but not bad news, and tries his best to show off his educational "achievements".
In his previous life, Ernst knew that "impressions" can be engraved in a person's heart as long as they accumulate over time. Ernst sent messages to Schonbrunn Palace every day to let Queen Mother Sophie know that his grandson was studying at the school today. What did you do, what did you do, how did you perform?
Anyway, it’s a hint. Rudolph is doing very well, so don’t worry and stay with me!
Ernst is not afraid of cheating. He said it was a hint. Naturally, he would not use false information. At most, it would be exaggeration.
As Ernst's experimental subject, Ernst did not want to return Rudolf so early. Otherwise, the Austrian royal family would have ruined Rudolf's character, and his work would have been in vain.
(End of this chapter)