Chapter 92 The news spread, Guangxu was shocked!
Five days later, a photo of Ridgway in high spirits and waving his hand appeared on the front page of The Times.
On the top is a big title: Qing Dynasty youth, studying in the UK, opening his eyes to the world, winning the Nobel Prize in Physics, determined to serve the motherland.
"The Times" devoted an entire page to introducing Li Qiwei's life in detail.
It also focuses on describing how he was influenced by knowledge and civilization after coming to Cambridge and escaped from the ignorance of his native country.
In this process, the British cultural and educational atmosphere subtly changed people's way of thinking.
In short, after an analysis, the conclusion is that Li Qiwei, from an ordinary young man from the Qing Dynasty, can win the highest award in the field of physics after four years of professional training at Cambridge University.
This fully illustrates the educational role of Britain, as the birthplace of industrial civilization, in backward areas.
As the center of the world, Britain is the empire on which the sun never sets. Its glory shines on the whole world, blah blah blah.
As soon as the newspaper was distributed, it was immediately looted.
The Times could only run at full capacity, expand printing, and print five times in a row, but the supply still exceeded demand.
It can be seen that Li Qiwei’s influence is very popular.
The light of the other Nobel Prize winners was completely eclipsed by him.
For a time, Li Qiwei’s name was in the limelight.
His deeds quickly spread to all directions, centered in Britain.
In the Qing Dynasty Embassy in the UK, Luo Fuyu was sitting on a chair, closing his eyes and listening to the translator translate the latest "The Times".
The more he listened, the uglier his expression became. Especially Li Qiwei’s remarks about China made him extremely angry.
His hands grabbed the handlebars, veins bulging from excessive force.
“Damn it, is he still a citizen of my Qing Dynasty?”
“Not only did he refuse to report to me during the interview, he even dared to speak arrogantly and wanted to go back to engage in scientific and technological education. .”
"Let's have his big dream!"
What Luo Fuyu is worried about is not what Li Qiwei is going to do, but that he has lost the power to control the other party.
When the newspaper reaches China, what if Prince Qing or even Lafayette becomes interested and sees Li Qiwei’s bold words?
Although Li Qiwei's words were all about considering the Qing Dynasty, there was no hint of disobedience.
But it did not mention the role of the royal family or the role of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty.
This will make those in power very unhappy, and then they will blame Luo Fuyu.
As an upright and high-ranking ambassador to the UK, wouldn’t you communicate with the other party in advance and order him to speak cautiously?
If you can't even do this little thing well, you are obviously a loser.
What Luo Fuyu is afraid of is being disgusted by Lafayette.
No matter how strong your work ability is, as long as the company leaders don’t like you, it’s all in vain.
At this time, Luo Fuyu was no longer as confident and calm as before.
The hatred in his heart for Li Qiwei reached its peak!
Just when Luo Fuyu was gritting his teeth and frightened.
The latest issue of "The Times" followed the wire, traveled across the ocean, and finally reached the Qing Dynasty.
Qing Dynasty, Xi'an, Shaanxi Governor's Yamen, also known as Beiyuan.
This was the temporary residence of the Empress Dowager Cixi during her "Xi Shou" expedition, and it was also the de facto palace center of the Qing Dynasty.
The so-called Hunting to the West means that the Qing Dynasty was beaten to pieces by the Eight-Power Allied Forces. After being defeated, Cixi could only take Guangxu and flee in a hurry, heading west.
Finally arrived in Xi'an and finally stabilized.
She left Prince Qing and Li Hongzhang in the capital to be responsible for negotiating post-war matters with foreigners.
After the initial armistice, Cixi was unwilling to return to the capital.
Because the capital was still under the control of the Eight-Power Allied Forces at this time, once she brought Emperor Guangxu back to Luan, the other party would be able to regain his freedom and exercise the emperor's power.
But she can no longer intervene in national affairs, so she can only retreat to the palace to enjoy herself for the rest of the years.
This is absolutely impossible for Cixi, who is obsessed with power, to accept it.
So after several months of repeated negotiations, the Qing Dynasty finally signed a treaty with the eight countries that was humiliating and humiliating the country.
Cixi also got her wish and can continue to control the government and will return to the capital in a few days.
Guangxu's life during his escape can only be described as miserable.
Now, Guangxu, who is only 30 years old, is sitting on the simple throne.
For an emperor, 30 years old is a golden age.
With a strong body, a mature mind, and experience in government affairs, it is a good time to show off your grand ambitions.
However, at this time, Guangxu did not have any high spirits and domineering spirit.
The whole person looked listless, as if he was not interested in anything.
After successive failed reforms and wars to cede territory and pay indemnities, Emperor Guangxu was despairing at this moment.
Sometimes he laughs at himself, saying that he is such a coward for being an emperor and doing what he does.
Of course, he would never dare to tell others these feelings.
Because there was a clever little eunuch standing next to him, with a hidden wariness towards Guangxu in his eyes.
The eunuchs around Guangxu were all arranged by his "biological father" Cixi for the purpose of surveillance.
So, he seems to be the emperor, but in fact he is a puppet, without any chance to make the decision himself.
Below him, kneeling was a man, Cixi's favorite Ronglu, who was currently in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Originally, Cixi appointed Ronglu as the "Plenipotentiary Minister of the Council" and went to Beijing to participate in negotiations, but Li Hongzhang and others dismissed it.
I hope he will continue to work in "Xingzai", but Cixi can only give up.
Now Ronglu has reached his personal political peak.
Once the two palaces return to Luan, his achievements are enough to make him the mainstay of the court.
Guangxu glanced at Ronglu tiredly and said, "My dear, please get up."
Ronglu said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then he bowed to the west. Salute.
That's where Cixi listens to politics behind the curtain. Under the bright yellow bead curtain, the 66-year-old Cixi is closing her eyes to meditate.
She held a cat in her hand and stroked it slowly. On her left hand stood the famous eunuch manager, Li Lianying.
Guangxu listened boredly to Ronglu reporting on matters, not knowing what he was thinking.
Although he would be able to return to the capital soon, he was not happy at all, and was even a little afraid of the place in his memory.
Rong Lu seemed to be reporting to Guangxu, but in fact he was waiting for Ci Xi's decision, "Prince Qing repeatedly requested that the emperor and the queen mother can choose an auspicious day to return to the capital and reshape the world."
Behind the Pearl Curtain. , Empress Dowager Cixi cherishes words like gold, "That's right."
At this time, Ronglu did not step back, as if he was hesitating whether to speak.
Guangxu just wanted to be alone. Seeing that he was extremely entangled, he asked directly: "Ronglu, do you have anything else to say?"
Ronglu first confessed, Then he said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I recently received a newspaper from Western Britain."
"The content recorded above is very interesting and related to our Qing Dynasty."
"So, I want to present this news to heaven to please your heart."
"Oh?" Guangxu's gloomy face finally regained its expression. He motioned for Ronglu to continue speaking. The latter glanced at the bead curtain and saw no reaction, so he took out the newspaper, which was the latest issue of The Times.
As Rong Lu gradually read out Li Qiwei’s deeds, Emperor Guangxu’s eyes suddenly burst into light.
Especially after hearing Li Qiwei's ambition, Guangxu couldn't help but speak and praised: "Well, he is indeed a young talent of our Qing Dynasty."
He recalled the three Years ago, he was determined to innovate and wanted to use thunderous means to imitate the West and reform the Qing Dynasty.
Although it failed in the end, it still left a seed in his heart. Now that he heard about Li Qiwei's feat, he immediately revived.
"My dear, what is this Nobel Prize in Physics?"
"Reply to Your Majesty, I have asked foreigners, they said that this is the highest level of physics in the field of Western knowledge of things. Award. ”
“If you want to compare, it’s a bit similar to my top prize in the Qing Dynasty.”
Phew!
Emperor Guangxu was breathing rapidly. He knew that this was Ronglu's attempt to forcibly raise the status of the literati in the Qing Dynasty.
The top pick? Bullshit champion!
Every one of them can only talk and harm the country. If we really want them to do practical things, they will not distinguish between grains and limbs, and they will not even be able to compare with craftsmen.
He quickly asked Ronglu to bring up the newspaper. At this time, the little eunuch next to him moved quickly, retrieved the newspaper, and handed it to Guangxu with both hands.
Although he could not understand English, Guangxu was greatly shocked by Li Qiwei's energetic and youthful face.
"At the age of 21, Li Qiwei was able to achieve achievements that Westerners look up to, which shows the heritage of our Qing Dynasty."
"There are talented people and strangers emerging in endlessly, and the world's most talented people are like those who have crossed the river."
"If it can be used by me and entrusted with great responsibilities, our Qing Dynasty will surely stand tall again and be extremely powerful."
Seeing Guangxu so excited, Rong Lu quickly glanced at the bead curtain, he thought Fafa reminded: "Your Majesty, although this Li Qiwei is amazingly talented and well versed in Western learning."
"But he is arrogant, has no father-in-law, and talks about China. It can be seen that this son has a heart for the Han people and is disrespectful. I am Qing.”
"And he is arrogantly saying that he wants to reform the education and science and technology of the Qing Dynasty. Is this something he can get involved in?"
"Our Qing Dynasty has a territory of thousands of miles and a population of 100 trillion, all of which depend on the foresight of the Queen Mother and Your Majesty. , It’s not the turn of a young boy to talk nonsense.”
Guangxu finally realized that he was a little excited. He quickly restrained his modesty and said, “I think I should give it to Li Qiwei after he returns from his studies. Awarding a reward is the only way to show that I, the Qing Dynasty, know people well and are responsible for their duties."
Something seemed to be reviving in Guangxu's heart.
He was imagining that if he could recruit Li Qiwei to his side, with his achievements in science, he might be able to help the Qing Dynasty enter the industrial revolution as soon as possible.
In this era, the upper echelons of the Manchu Qing Dynasty actually knew what changes were taking place in the world.
The rise of Britain, spears, cannons, and giant steel ships, where did these forces come from.
The elites of the empire have already analyzed it for Cixi and Guangxu, even more clearly and profoundly than later generations.
But it’s one thing to know, but it’s not that easy to change.
Suddenly, Guangxu was a little scared again. He was worried that Li Qiwei would make the same mistake again, and then a talent would be sacrificed in vain.
So, he said: "I think what Li Qiwei said is nothing more than science and technology education, which is the foundation of Britain's strength."
"We, the Qing Dynasty, can also start from these two items, work hard to govern, and imitate the West."
Rong Lu nodded imperceptibly, thinking that this was the right thing, and he must not get involved in court politics.
Otherwise you won’t accomplish anything.
His heart was also extremely complicated regarding Guangxu's situation, and he was more distressed than in awe.
After Guangxu finished speaking, the three people in the hall were silent.
Suddenly, a meow broke the calm, and everyone was startled by the sudden sound.
Guangxu quickly looked toward the bead curtain, his mind was trembling, and his body was trembling slightly. He was obviously frightened by his biological father.
At this time, Cixi's voice came out, "Why didn't the Ai family realize that Li Qiwei is a talent?"
"What Nobel? Nobel, foreigners just I like to play with these mysterious things.”
"He's just a craftsman. He's been praised to the heavens. Is it possible that he's still a saint?"
"Extremely skilled and obscene, I think Li Qiwei is just a sensationalist."
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"What do you think, Emperor?"
As soon as Cixi finished speaking, Ronglu was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "You deserve to die, you took out this pickled newspaper and disturbed the noble Queen Mother. Please forgive me, Queen Mother!"
Guangxu almost couldn't sit still, and tried his best to calm down, then whispered: "What my father taught me is that my son will remember it."
Cixi snorted softly and said: "Emperor, I know you are blaming me for restricting you too much."
"I am doing this for your own good. Those people with ulterior motives surround you all day long. Do you think they treat you sincerely?"
"They want the Qing Dynasty's life!"
"I won't care about you when we return to the capital. Just do whatever you want.”
“Don’t you value that Li Qiwei? Just bring him back and put him to good use.”
"Isn't he good at Western learning? I think it's better to let him be the minister of the Ministry of Industry, imitate the British, and also carry out some kind of industrial revolution."
"It's all up to you. I'd better enjoy my days with peace of mind."< br>
After a few words, Guangxu knelt down quickly, and the little eunuch also knelt down.
"Dad, my son doesn't dare to do it anymore. My son still needs your guidance now."
After a while, Cixi said slowly and leisurely: "Okay, get up. .”
"A grandson who lives overseas, let him make trouble. The emperor, don't worry about such a trivial matter."
"My mother and I will return to the capital soon, where is the dragon's pond and the tiger's den. You have to take good care of it." Keep your spirits up."
Guangxu said: "Yes."
Cixi continued: "Ronglu, please get up too."
Ronglu thanked him quickly. He stood up carefully, lowered his head and said nothing, like a sculpture.
There was even sweat on his forehead, it was because he was scared.
In his life, he has experienced too many changes in the court.
Of course we know that many times, an individual's destiny lies in a word from the person in power.
He originally came up with this thing just for fun and to make the emperor and the queen mother happy.
After all, he was going back to Luan soon. He thought that the other party should be in a good mood, but he didn't expect that something bad happened.
The storm subsided.
In the eyes of Guangxu, Li Qiwei's achievements were extremely dazzling; but in the eyes of Cixi, he only received the evaluation of "grand monkey".
There is only one thing in her mind now: to return to the capital and regain power.
Although she doesn't care about Li Qiwei, the attitude of the superior can often affect many things.
This let the people below know that the Queen Mother did not like Li Qiwei.
(End of this chapter)