Chapter 51 Spark Project
The time came to January 1, 1901 unknowingly.
On the first day of New Year's Day, Li Qiwei prepared rich specialties for the four newcomers, including roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sandwiches, fried onions, various fruits and vegetables, etc.
He Xiaxu and the others ate and devoured the food without any concern for their image. Even Wang Luyao put down his reserve and kept eating meat with his small mouth.
There was nothing we could do. During the nearly month-long journey, the four of us were seasick and had not had a good meal. Now that we saw the delicious food, we felt like hungry tigers pounced on it.
After a while, a table full of food was eaten by everyone.
Li Qiwei asked Li San to go to the newly rented place and tidy it up a little.
Originally, he wanted a few people to live in Chris's home, but Li Qiwei didn't expect things to go so smoothly.
Now that all three of them can go to school in Cambridge, he simply rented another house next to him, so that it would be more convenient for both parties to be next to each other.
Wang Luyao is a little troublesome, but for the time being, she can live with Hong'er.
This little girl has been distracted since she came back. She doesn't know what she is thinking.
Li Qiwei shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He had more important things to do. He asked Hong'er to take Wang Luyao out for a walk, and then called He Yujie, Xia Yuanzhen and Xu Qitai to join him. study room.
In the study, Li Qiwei asked the three of them to sit down casually, and then said seriously: "I know you have many questions in your hearts."
"I didn't explain it clearly to you on the train before. It's because this plan is very important, so important that it affects the fate of China."
When the three of them heard what Li Qiwei said so solemnly, they quickly sat up straight with serious expressions. They thought that their idol was about to start doing something big, and they were very excited. excited.
Li Qiwei smiled slightly when he saw this and said: "Don't be too nervous, I will not lead you to raise a flag to rebel."
"You are all good Chinese seedlings, you know what the Western art of studying objects is. What, we also understand how powerful the European countries have become after experiencing the industrial revolution.”
“So powerful that even if they are thousands of miles away, they can drive out the old witch in the Qing Dynasty. The capital city, ceding territory and paying compensation, losing power and humiliating the country."
The three of them were shocked when they heard this. They obviously did not expect that the scientific god they worshiped had such radical ideas. This sentence alone was enough to behead him.
However, they were not afraid, but became more excited. After traveling across the ocean, they did not follow the wrong person.
Li Qiwei did not pay attention to the expressions of the three people, but was immersed in his own thoughts, and continued: "The Manchu Qing Dynasty is corrupt and incompetent, and its demise is doomed."
"But let's think about it, and then, establish Will the fate of the new China be good? "
"How will the new country deal with the foreign steel ships, long guns and cannons, and even more advanced weapons in the future? Will it rely on the Four Books and Five Classics? "
"Yuan Zhen, you read a lot, tell me, can the scriptures you memorize drive away the invaders?"
"So we must open our eyes to see the world, learn and study. Why are foreigners so powerful? Can we also use this power?"
"Fortunately, we have found the reason and can learn it, that is the power of science!"
"The strength of Britain and France is the strength of industry, and the core of industry is science, which is physics, chemistry, biology, etc. All natural sciences."
"So if China wants to revive, change, and stand on the top of the world again, it must learn scientific knowledge and follow the path of industrialization."
"But we. Having been tortured by the Manchus for too long, the country has been closed to the public, and the people have not developed their wisdom. They regard science as a fancy skill. "So far, there are only a few universities, and the knowledge taught is superficial and useless." .”
"Therefore, China needs a group of people with lofty ideals to stand up, learn the most advanced Western science and technology, and then bring this knowledge back to the country."
"Run universities and popularize education so that more and more people can , all realize the importance of science and the importance of industry.”
“I believe that a single spark can start a prairie fire. As long as we keep working hard, sooner or later the land of China will be rejuvenated. "
"We can also build spears, cannons, and ships to kill all enemies who dare to invade China."
"I call this whole plan [Spark Plan]."
"You are the first veterans of the Spark Project. You are also my first disciples. I believe that with my achievements, there is no problem in being your teacher." When Li Qiwei finished speaking, the three of them seemed to have flames in their chests. Burning, a strong will spurts out.
Young and energetic, passionate, studying hard, transforming China, this is such a crazy achievement, and now they have the opportunity to participate.
This trip is at the right time!
Li Qiwei looked at the high-pitched appearance of the three people and was very satisfied. Although he did not have a mustache, his ability to incite was still good.
However, after the excitement, the thoughtful He Yujie asked a question: "Qiweige, the country is currently in turmoil, politically corrupt, and the economy is weak. How will we spread science when we go back?"
"Although we are satisfied The Qing Dynasty will eventually perish, but for the time being it is still lingering, which will be very detrimental to our cause."
Li Qiwei looked at him with admiration. It was indeed a house of officials, and he could find the core issue at a glance. "After you study here and return to China, you can develop in Guangdong first."
"My Li family can still talk there, and I have my eldest brother and second brother to protect me. We just build a few houses." University, effortless.”
“The three of you must first lay the foundation, open courses, recruit students, and let foreign universities take root in China.”
"We want to take a path of scientific power that is in line with Chinese characteristics, so early exploration is essential."
"As for the Qing government, haha, after this battle, its weakness has been revealed. I conclude that Within ten years, the Qing Dynasty will be destroyed.”
Li Qiwei complained in his heart: If any time traveler comes, he will probably bury the Qing Dynasty next year.
The three of them were shocked again. Their eldest brother and teacher was too domineering. That kind of extremely confident aura makes people fascinated and willing to follow him.
Suddenly, Xia Yuanzhen asked again: "Brother Li, but what if after the fall of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there will be troubled times like the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms?"
"We have popularized education, set up factories, and produced a large number of weapons. What if we are used by careerists with ulterior motives?"
At this time, Xu Qitai also added: "Yes, in fact, we have always been exploited. Those in power regard them as craftsmen."
"No matter how great the achievements are, they will be regarded as inferior in everything except studying."
"Our Xu family once asked Mr. Zhang Zhidong to be a master. My grandfather set up a ancestral hall and set up a biography, but he was not allowed to do so. They never respected scientific and technological talents from the bottom of their hearts."
Li Qiwei was very pleased after hearing this. He likes young people like this who have the ability to think independently. If you don’t have your own opinion, you will just follow blindly.
He knew that what Xia Yuanzhen and Xu Qitai were talking about was the real history. He could not change it, but he could find another way. "What you two said is very reasonable and very possible."
"So, I have a more concealed and bolder plan. Once you know it, you will never be able to withdraw. Are you willing?"
The sound of heavy breathing suddenly sounded in the room. The three of them looked at each other, and then they all nodded heavily as if they had a clear understanding.
Li Qiwei laughed loudly when he saw this: "Hahaha, come on, come on, there are three of you, what more can I ask for."
"Listen up, you three. If there is unrest in the country, the warlords will In troubled times, I will open up a pure land overseas and become a self-contained entity.”
"I will build a city of science and attract scientific and engineering talents from all over China. There, no outsiders will tell you what to do."
"And, I will use my invincible power to block any external forces. Protect China."
"As for the country, let them fight as they please, but I will kill anyone who dares to harm the people."
The three people's breathing quickened and their faces flushed, obviously affected by Li Qiwei's thoughts. Shocked, is this about establishing a new country? But not like it.
However, the three of them asked a question in unison, "What is the power that can shut out all foreign forces."
Li Qiwei smiled faintly and did not answer directly, but said: "The big mushroom smokes straight, and the long core sets in the sun."
Then with his explanation, the cool air in the room was suddenly sucked dry. .
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