Chapter 93 "Declaration" was reprinted, and the people were excited!

Chapter 93 "Declaration" was reprinted, and the people were excited!

In any era, the rulers are the first to know the news, and then decide whether to block the news based on the situation, which is ignorant of the people.

But at the moment, the Qing Dynasty is full of holes internally and not monolithic externally, so many things are not particular.

From the perspective of later generations, the Qing Dynasty in 1901 was a typical small government.

That is to say, in many areas, the Qing Dynasty had no substantial management rights and was completely autonomous.

In this case, newspapers as a communication medium will be extremely developed.

So even in the feudal era, there are now several newspapers in the country.

The most famous one is "Declaration".

It was founded in Shanghai in 1872. The founder was a British businessman, Mecha.

After Mei Cha founded "Shen Shen", he believed that if Chinese newspapers wanted to survive and develop in the Qing Dynasty, their content must meet the requirements of the Chinese.

Therefore, he directly recruited Chinese writers from the Qing Dynasty and let them do it.

From the beginning, "Shenbao" has focused on easy-to-understand writing that appeals to both refined and popular tastes, targeting ordinary people as readers.

By constantly improving the form and content of the newspaper, it soon defeated its competitor "Shanghai News" and other Chinese newspapers.

The content includes national politics, changes in customs, important affairs between China and foreign countries, the pros and cons of merchant trade, and all other surprising and gratifying things.

It covers everything from the secrets of the Qing court to trivial matters in the market.

Sales volume also increased from the initial 600 copies to tens of thousands in 1901, becoming the largest newspaper in the Qing Dynasty.

Mecha also disposed of all the assets in China, including the "Declaration", and returned to the UK to retire.

"Shenbao" is basically the Chinese people's own newspaper, edited, printed and sold by the Chinese people.

The current chief writer (chief editor) is Huang Xiexun (Du Xun) from Jiangsu.

He also has three main writers: Jin Jianhua, Lei Jin, and Zhao Menglin.

Mr. Huang is the author of this person. He is cautious and does not dare to take a step beyond the limits.

After he took office, he changed the newspaper running style of the previous chief editors to improve the world. It became full of corruption, conservative and taboo, and it was boring to read.

As a result, the reputation of "Shenbao" was also greatly affected, and sales plummeted.

At this moment, in the application hall, Huang Xiexun and the three main writers had a fierce argument.

“No, the Times’ report on Ridgway is arrogant in content and radical in rhetoric, and it is not easy to reprint as an editorial.”

Lei Jin has a bad temper, "Mr. Huang, chief writer, you won't write this, and you won't comment on that. If I say more, you will delete it."

"Then why should I run a newspaper? Why don't we disband now and let's all go back to farming?"

Jin Jianhua also agreed at this time, "Li Qiwei can become famous overseas at a young age and have foreigners respect him as a scientist."

“This is simply a good thing that greatly inspires the people.”

“Now that the Qing Dynasty is cowardly, China is being ravaged by foreign powers, and the people are all afraid of foreigners, and they are like gods and ghosts.”
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"We should vigorously publicize Li Qiwei's story to prove that China has a large number of talents and is not a backward nation."

"Director Huang, please think twice!"

Huang Xiexun looked at his two men As a capable general, he sighed: "Hey, you always say that I am conservative and that I consider every word carefully, lest I violate taboos."

"I am protecting the declaration and protecting ourselves."

“Have you all forgotten the outcome of the various reforms two or three years ago?”

"You guys are scolding me happily, but have you considered the impact?"

After saying that, he suddenly seemed lonely, and even Lei Jin and others were speechless.

At this time, Zhao Menglin, the last chief writer, said: "The chief writer, no."

"I once heard that even the Emperor Guangxu of the current dynasty also praised Li Qiwei highly. , calling him a talented young man."

"It can be seen that he is favored by the Holy Will and is in the heart of the emperor."

"Furthermore, the Qing government has no jurisdiction over the matter of Shenbao. This is the freedom of the press advocated by the West."

"Since we are engaged in journalism, we should abide by our own aspirations and report truthfully."

"Not to mention Li Qiwei, a young talent who has rectified the name of China, should be reported in a major newspaper."

"Please be clear about this."

Face it Huang Xiexun finally gave in to the three people's requests.

However, he asked for a minimum bottom line, "Don't incite public opinion, just explain the whole story of the Nobel Prize."

The three were overjoyed, and immediately started reprinting and editorial work.

This is not just about translating the content of The Times, but it is about converting it into a language that the people of the Qing Dynasty can understand.

For example, you have to explain what physics is, what level of reward the Nobel Prize is, the specific extent of Li Qiwei's achievements, etc.

This is a great test of the author’s own qualities and accumulation.

In order to strive for accuracy, Jin Jianhua and the others even found foreigners to help them clarify some professional issues.

Finally, on November 1, 1901, the latest issue of "Shen Shen" was published.

Li Qiwei's deeds in the UK occupied more than half of the newspaper's pages, making it a super headline.

The 1,000 copies of the "Declaration" that day were sold out as soon as they were put on the market.

At this time, Shanghai had been a trading port for decades and was the most prosperous city in the country.

Here, there are all kinds of people, including businessmen, gentry, scholars, workers, craftsmen, people who have returned from studying abroad, foreigners, etc.

Their characteristics are that they often deal with foreigners, are highly civilized, know the situation outside, and have no sense of belonging in the early morning.

So when the news spread that Li Qiwei won the Nobel Prize in Physics, it immediately caused a storm among the people and became the talk of countless people!

Restaurants, teahouses, shops. Any place where people gather, there must be talks about the reprint of "Declaration".

"Could this Li Qiwei be a Wenquxing star who descended to earth? Reading the explanation in the newspaper, winning the Nobel Prize in Physics among foreigners is just like being awarded a bachelor's degree here, my dear."

"That's different. If you win an award from a foreigner, you are still a common man without an official status. I'm afraid he is not as good as the county magistrate." It has been recorded. I think Western science and culture are all copied from our Chinese ancestors."

"He will come back to open a university and promote education. I have to let my boy work hard and strive to go there in the future. A foreigner’s bank job.”

“Oh my god, the bonus is actually 60,000 taels of silver. Could it be that the foreigners’ money was blown by the strong wind?”

“This Li Qiwei really gave it to us Han people. He has such a long face, but he has been bullied so badly by his foreign nose. This time he can feel proud and proud.”

"It's a pity. This is a victory in the field of science and culture. It would be awesome if one day we could destroy the foreigners with one shot."

"Haha, you are talking nonsense. How could you do that? A bomb with such power.”

With the publicity in newspapers and word of mouth among the people, Li Qiwei’s name became known to everyone.

Although most people can't figure out Li Qiwei's specific achievements, they can only vividly compare them with domestic analogies.

But this does not hinder his increasing confidence in the Chinese people at this moment.

Many people even simply believed that Li Qiwei suppressed the Western countries along the way.

The generals who led the troops to fight and conquered the capitals of foreign countries were on the same level. They reached the same goal through different paths, both civil and military.

It can be seen that the people of the Qing Dynasty at this moment were bullied by foreigners and how aggrieved they were.

Any Han who can crush foreigners is a hero of China and deserves a thumbs up. What? You ask why the eight tribes of the Qing Dynasty failed to produce such talents.

Isn't that nonsense? Those losers with nothing but nothing left to eat deserve nothing more than a beating. When they see a foreign devil, they know it's just like seeing their own father.

Many people are drunk and have no scruples in speaking.

Because in the past few decades, the performance of the Manchu Qing Dynasty was really poor, they were beaten at every turn, and then they had to compensate others.

Chinese people have a fire in their hearts.

Anyway, this is Shanghai, foreigners have concessions here, and the Qing government has almost no jurisdiction here.

Except for those who vented their frustration, those young people who were interested in Western learning all regarded Li Qiwei as a role model.

Even the three people in the Spark Project were regarded as objects of envy by them.

They found out that Li Qiwei was going to take several groups of people to study abroad next, so they were looking forward to it.

I began to improve my knowledge of Western learning, hoping to be selected in the future and achieve such dazzling achievements like the other party.

At this moment, the seeds of science have been planted, only waiting for Li Qiwei’s watering and cultivation.

Ordinary people could only watch the excitement, but in the eyes of the real Chinese elites, they all smelled something unusual.

Shanghai Nanyang Public School was founded in late 1896. It was approved by Emperor Guangxu and started by Sheng Xuanhuai, Minister of Railway Supervision.

It is one of the earliest universities founded by Chinese people.

The current head teacher of the special economics class, 33-year-old Zhou Ziyu, is holding a newspaper, reading it attentively, exclaiming from time to time.

“It’s amazing. Li Qiwei’s physical attainments are probably at the level of a heavenly being.”

"The key point is that he is only 21 years old. How did he think that a strong country must first educate."

"The strength of the West lies in respecting science, respecting education, and respecting human nature."

"His philosophy , His ideals coincide with mine. I am not alone in my ways, and I am not alone in my ways."

"When he returns to China, I will definitely visit him and discuss together the plan for China's century-old education. "

"Haha, I'm afraid not many people can see the charm in his words. "

"This boy is like a god descended from the earth. He is born with intelligence. He is really lucky for us in China."

Zhou Ziyu almost praised Li Qiwei to heaven.

Because he himself loves education and strives for it, he can fully understand and sympathize with Li Qiwei's grand ideas.

With the other party's participation and guidance, it is simply unimaginable that China can even save more than ten years of time.

Wuchang Agricultural School, 24-year-old translator Wang Guozhen is holding two newspapers, "The Times" and "Shenbao", reading them one by one.

He himself is proficient in English and has translated many foreign scientific articles.

He has also studied Western ethics, psychology, aesthetics, logic, education, etc.

But this is the first time I have seen a Chinese publish a paper in a foreign journal, and it is widely publicized.

He is well aware of the arrogance of foreigners. He can make the other party put aside their dignity and racial differences, and report and praise them truthfully.

This shows that Li Qiwei's achievements have reached its peak, and the wealth that belongs to all mankind has broken through the narrow national barriers.

Although Wang Guozhen did not understand quantum theory, he was proficient in pre-Qin scholars and Song Dynasty scholars, and had profound insights into Chinese classical culture.

When he saw that Li Qiwei was planning to establish a characteristic university in China and promote Chinese culture, his heart was moved!

He doesn’t want to be a small translator here. He should have a broader stage.

"Li Qiwei" He savored the name slowly, as if he wanted to communicate with the young man thousands of miles away through his name and photo.

"Li Qiwei, who are you, and why do I see the perfect combination of Chinese and Western ideas in you."

"Wang Guozhen, join me, and together we will create the future of Chinese education."

At the same time, in the Yamen of the Governor's Mansion, across the river.

Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang, was sitting with a smile on his face, discussing matters with Xu Jianyin, the general manager of the Gunpowder Bureau.

"Zhong Hu, I heard that your youngest son has also gone to England and is studying next to Li Qiwei?"

Xu Jianyin sat on the chair with only half his buttocks, his expression was respectful, and he hurriedly heard the words Answer: "Your Majesty, the Governor, the dog is naughty by nature, so he was sent to the West for training."

"Because he loved studying the principles of physics since childhood, he followed Li Qiwei."

Zhang Zhidong stroked his beard slightly and said with a smile: "Okay, I will learn advanced Western technology in the UK. It will be a good time after returning to China." A son inherits his father's legacy."

"My iron factory, gun factory, and textile factory are in urgent need of manpower, and Western talents are hard to come by."

Xu Jianyin said: "My lord, you are ridiculous. Wow, what Quanzi has learned is really useless.”

“We still have to rely on the adults to plan the strategy and build a strategic plan. We can only follow the leadership of the master.”

Zhang Zhidong laughed loudly, "Don't be humble. Li Qiwei is almost being hailed as a scientific saint by foreigners, which shows that he has his own merits."

"Foreigners' study of things to gain knowledge, although The power is infinite, but it cannot control people's hearts as much as the way of Confucius and Mencius."

"But for the time being, China is weak, so we still have to rely on things like physical science."

Xu Jianyin agreed: "Your Majesty, it's your opinion."

Zhang Zhidong said: "Well, you go ask Li Qiwei, if I want to send a group of workers to Western countries to learn the experience of production engineering."
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"Can he arrange and contact you?"

Xu Jianyin was surprised, so he had better ask, "I wonder what kind of technology you want to learn specifically?"

Zhang Zhidong thought for a while. Said: "I heard that Britain, France and Germany have sharp guns and cannons, all thanks to the good management of their factories." Steel and iron materials.”

“Let’s start with these.”

Xu Jianyin didn't understand that with the identity and strength of the man in front of him, it was just a matter of one sentence to send workers out for training.

Why did you go around in a circle and look for Li Qiwei specifically?

However, the big boss’s affairs must be done even if he can’t figure it out, so he said calmly: “As ordered, my subordinate will go back now and start handling this matter.”

“Well, go ahead. Right."

"Yes."

In addition to the attention of countless people in China, even those studying abroad were shocked by Li Qiwei's deeds.

Nanyang, Japan, the United States.

There are people with lofty ideals everywhere who go abroad to find a way to save the country

At this moment, they all regard Li Qiwei as a role model.

Looking forward to being like the other party, in this era when foreigners are domineering and colonizing the world, they can bloom the style of China.

Reform and change, enhance national strength, and avoid the tragic fate of China and other countries.

Although everyone's methods may be different, they do not have Li Qiwei's astonishing talent for Western learning.

But everyone has their own areas of expertise, and as long as they work together, they will be able to unleash endless power.

The national strength of a country is comprehensive and definitely not just science and technology and education.

Li Qiwei, who was far away in the UK, did not know that just because he won the Nobel Prize in Physics, it would bring such a big shock to the country.

Soon the news would reach him by telegraph.

Unfortunately, a piece of bad news also followed.

(End of this chapter)