Chapter 131 Education and Industry Bloom
While Li Qiwei was specializing in physics academics, the others were not idle either.
It is September 1902, and there are only more than three months left before the undergraduate defense of He Yujie and the others.
This is a big challenge for them who are traveling far away for the first time and experiencing this kind of thing.
Although Li Qiwei has helped them revise their papers to meet graduation standards.
But the thought of having to defend himself in public in front of so many people made even the most out-of-the-box Xu Qitai start to get nervous.
He begged Li Qiwei with a playful smile:
"Brother Li, can't you discuss it with Dean Sanders? The three of us are really afraid of screwing up the defense."
"We have never experienced this kind of ceremony in China. We are afraid of losing your reputation."
Now, all students in Cambridge University know that Chris, He Yujie, and Xia Yuanwei , Xu Qitai is Li Qiwei's four major disciples.
Chris went from an unknown ordinary student to a leader in physics majoring at Cambridge University.
It depends on Li Qiwei’s support.
Because only Chris can go to the Cavendish Laboratory to visit the instruments and even operate them.
Laboratories are a rare commodity in this era. Even though Li Qiwei was not even a doctoral student, he could go there. That was because he was recommended by Planck.
As for ordinary students, there is no need to think about it.
That's why Chris is the envy of physics students.
And now Li Qiwei has won the Nobel Prize and proposed the theory of relativity, and his fame is at its peak.
One person attained the Tao of chickens and dogs and ascended to heaven, and even Chris became famous in the circle, of course only in the student circle.
As for He Yujie and the other three, everyone knows that they will definitely return to China in the future, so they are not very envious.
I will just keep paying attention to see how Li Qiwei’s ability to lead his apprentices is.
Therefore, the three of them always studied seriously in school and did not dare to make any mistakes for fear of embarrassing Brother Li.
Li Qiwei shook his head and said: "There is nothing to be afraid of. I personally reviewed your papers, and there is absolutely no problem with their professionalism."
"As for the shame, I don't care. Don’t think too much about the impact you have on me.”
“Graduation defense is the most important symbol of university education.”
“Even Cecil, the son of the Prime Minister, has to do it. Answer honestly.”
"Even if you go through the motions, this ceremony cannot be skipped, otherwise your degree will be illegal and people will question it."
"You three will also learn this kind of thing when you return to China in the future. Graduation system, and the value of graduation defense must be greatly enhanced.”
Li Qiwei can be said to be an important reference in troubled times.
He will not be like later generations, where college students can graduate casually.
In this era, China's foundation is too weak. If you want to overtake in a corner, you can only work harder than others for several generations.
Therefore, the university he ran was destined not to be as easy to graduate as later generations.
The potential of these young people must be squeezed.
He doesn't have time to care about whether the students can bear it. He has to bear it even if he can't.
However, he still underestimated the thirst for knowledge among ordinary people in this era.
As long as they are given a chance to go to college, they can teach Li Qiwei to bankruptcy.
These days, Li Qiwei is also planning the education blueprint he will implement in the country.
He Yujie and Xia Yuanwei will run engineering universities, offering basic subjects such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
Imitate the MIT, Caltech, Princeton, etc. in the United States and take a small but refined route.
In the early stage, he would not choose to open a comprehensive university. That would be too demanding and not in line with the current national conditions.
And Xu Qitai hosted a professional technical school, which was later called a technical school.
This is also the result of Li Qiwei's careful consideration.
Currently China must walk on two legs, with both theory and practice.
Anyway, there is no need to worry about discrimination in technical schools now.
According to his conjecture, technical schools may be more popular than orthodox universities in China.
After all, the traditional thinking of Chinese people is to learn a skill and stay hungry.
But whether it is a university or a technical school, it must be easy to get in and strict out, so the graduation defense will be very important.
Li Qiwei will never turn his defense into a show, so he must instill this principle in Xu Qitai and others now.
"You three are all going to be teachers or even principals in the future. If you are discovered by students and other teachers that you have not given your graduation defense, how can you convince the public?"
"This Just like being an official in the Qing Dynasty and not being a Jinshi, it will never be the mainstream."
"So, there is no need to discuss, you have to cry and finish your research results."
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The three of them suddenly became exhausted and could only go back and practice speaking in front of the mirror.
Li Qiwei also secretly lamented that he really didn’t have much time to slowly train the three of them, so he had to catch up and get them on the shelves.
You must know that the oldest Xu Qitai is only 20 years old this year, which is really too young.
So even though the three of them were smiling all day long, they were actually suffocating in their hearts, but it was just covered up by China's unique reservedness.
After explaining the three people's problems, Li Qiwei found Hu Xizhong and Sheng Jingran who had finally returned. The two of them did not feel tired from long-term travel, but seemed particularly energetic.
Sheng Jingran first reported on the results of his work during this period.
"Chairman, according to your request, I have met with the heads of major high-tech companies."
It was also Li Qiwei's request to call him chairman. Separate academic careers.
“15 of the secondary patents have all been transferred, and the patent transfer fees are gradually arriving.”
"There are also 5 first-class patents, and we have found suitable companies for commercial cooperation, and the expected income is stable."
"The current available funds on the account of Pioneer Investment Group are 73,000 pounds, and it is expected to reach 73,000 pounds by the end of this year. 100,000 pounds."
After hearing this, Li Qiwei was overjoyed and couldn't help but praise: "Okay, Manager Sheng, I really did not misjudge you."
"In just six months, you. You have achieved so much for the group, I want to reward you well.”
Sheng Jingran smiled modestly and said quickly: “It’s all the chairman’s foresight and strategizing.”
"Without those high-quality patents, I am a skilled woman who cannot make a meal without rice."
Although selling patents was Li Qiwei's plan, he also wrote the patents himself.
But in just half a year, Sheng Jingran was able to sell all the patents, which shows his excellent foreign negotiation skills.
With the help of professionals, it really makes a difference.
Otherwise, if he had to negotiate with companies one by one for these patents, he would not need to be an academic, just be a capitalist.
As for the selling price, it was in line with Li Qiwei's psychological expectations.
In this era, it is impossible for a patent to sell for hundreds of millions.
And the patents he wrote were all insignificant light industry patents, which were not very valuable in themselves.
He doesn't dare to write about valuable things. Although the patent law is very perfect at this time, I can't talk to you about things that are too valuable.
With this money, he can start various plans after returning to China.
"By the way, Jingran, we will go back to China in a while. Do you want to go back?"
Sheng Jingran said: "Third Young Master, I am not planning to go back for the time being. The market has just opened in Europe. , I need to keep an eye on it all the time."
"I will have to trouble the third young master to approve some assistants from home for me."
Li Qiwei nodded, knowing that Sheng Jingran was only thinking about it now. He is definitely reluctant to go back when he is working on his career, and he is not alone at home.
Then, Hu Xizhong stepped forward to report: "Chairman, I have visited a total of 16 companies in 7 countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and the Netherlands."
"I now have a general understanding of the factory foundation, personnel allocation, production process, etc. of heavy industry."
"This is a plan I wrote about Shanhe Industrial Group. Please read it."
Li Qiwei took the thick plan and flipped through a few pages. He found that the writing was very serious and detailed, and he could tell that he had put a lot of effort into it.
The company's budget, location and other information are written in detail.
“Very good, Manager Hu.”
"Your job is actually long-term and arduous, and you need to be patient."
"After returning to China, you first set up the framework of each subsidiary and supplement key personnel in each position."< br>
“My request to you is that within three years, I hope to see all modules start to operate normally.”
“By then, the basic industrial products produced by the company can even be invested through Pioneer Group, sell overseas.”
“I am very optimistic about Shanhe Industrial Group, Manager Hu, I hope you can create miracles with me.”
Hu Xizhong stated on the spot that he would definitely complete the goal set by the chairman within three years.
The reason why Li Qiwei is anxious is that he hopes to cultivate experienced employees and leadership before the drastic changes in the country.
The industrial system is not something that happens overnight, but is a matter of ten or twenty years of experimentation and accumulation.
In the future, Shanhe Industrial Group will definitely move out of the country for safety, at least the core company will move out.
Hu Xizhong suddenly mentioned: "By the way, Chairman, Zhang Zhidong has sent five technical personnel from China, and they have contacted me a few days ago."
"Where should I place them then?"
Li Qiwei remembered this matter after he mentioned it, "You can take care of those people and put them at Krupp Company for the time being."
"I think Mr. Zhang will be satisfied with my arrangement."
He has no intention of playing riddles with Zhang Zhidong now. If you don't tell me the specific plan, then I will just look at the arrangement and give it to you anyway. That’s it for training.
Li Qiwei is very satisfied with the company's progress. With cash flow in hand, the construction of real estate can begin immediately.
Everything is going in the right direction.
Finally, he called Wang Luyao again and prepared to discuss a major matter with him.
Wang Luyao was very excited about his career during this period, and even Xianglan was attracted by her.
The reason is that the other party has managed accounts before and can help the company handle its finances.
When Li Qiwei told her about the deal with Albert, the little witch immediately danced happily.
Her career is getting bigger and bigger, and she will soon do business with the king of a country, completely surpassing her father.
This made her feel that her life was completely different. The business queen had begun to awaken.
(End of this chapter)