Chapter 194 Visitors from Nanyang, Lan Fang is the deceased?
October 1, 1905, in the office of the president of Huangpu University of Technology.
Li Qiwei is looking at the students' report cards.
It is true that people who can leave their names in history are not simple people. After just one year, there is a gap between students.
The results of Yan Renguang, Zhang Yihui, Li Yaobang, Wang Jidian and Wang Jing are far ahead.
They are already starting to emerge.
Although Li Qiwei is very happy, the five of them will bring out more students in the future.
But there is also a hint of discouragement. Can't there be little-known boys who become outstanding after their own guidance?
Li Qiwei doubted his ability.
He also knows that science cannot be rushed and needs to be cultivated bit by bit.
If four years doesn't work, then ten years. If ten years doesn't work, then twenty years.
Li Qiwei doesn't believe that he can't bring out world-famous people. He has enough time.
Nowadays, he is working in the Department of Education and Whampoa Polytechnic.
Since solving the funding problem on his own, Li Qiwei now plays a unique role in the field of education in Guangdong.
Although he is a new official, all the people under him are honest and do not dare to disobey.
Because they know that this education envoy is a boss who says what he says, and they just need to strictly implement it.
Li Qiwei only went to the Department of Education for two days a week, and spent the rest of the time at Huangpu Polytechnic.
The boss is willful.
At this time, secretary Yu Tianchi walked in.
"Principal, there is a businessman outside who claims to be from Nanyang and wants to meet you."
Li Qiwei was slightly startled, "Nanyang?"
This is also a place full of countless epic and touching deeds.
But he didn’t have many acquaintances in Nanyang, so he asked: “Do you have an appointment?”
Li Qiwei is now considered a big figure, and there are countless people who want to visit him every day. .
So, he asked Yu Tianchi to set up a reservation system.
In fact, it is not to show off, but to treat me fairly and prevent some people from thinking that I am favoring one over the other and seeing him but not me.
Yu Tianchi said: "There is no appointment, but I think you'd better meet."
"Oh?" Li Qiwei became interested. He liked Yu Tianchi's cleverness very much. Jin, not rigid, very flexible in handling things, yet satisfying himself.
“Talk about it.”
“The other party’s name is Li Qiguo. He once donated 100,000 taels of education funds to Guangdong Province in the name of overseas Chinese.”
Li Qiwei was shocked. It was really necessary to meet him. When the financial owner came, he had to meet him in person no matter what.
When we called for donations, there were too many people responding, and Li Qiwei was busy dealing with various things. He really didn’t know Li Qiguo’s situation.
So, he quickly asked Yu Tianchi to invite people over.
After a while, a middle-aged man in his forties walked into the office with a smile on his face.
“Principal Li, I’m sorry to bother you.”
"It's true that I was in a hurry when I returned to China this time. I didn't have time to make an appointment. I broke your rules. I hope you can forgive me."
Li Qiwei stood up, walked to the other party, and said with a smile: "Brother Li, you are serious."
"You and I have the same surname. Maybe we were the same family 500 years ago. We just need to be of the same generation."
"Come, please sit down."
The two guests and host sat down. Afterwards, Yu Tianchi quietly made tea and left the office.
While Li Qiwei was drinking tea, he looked at Li Qiguo carefully. He looked like the kind of businessman who often traveled around, but his skin was well maintained.
It can be seen that the family is very wealthy, otherwise they would not have donated 100,000 taels in one go.
"Brother Li, I wonder why you came to my place today?"
Li Qiwei's straightforwardness made Li Qiguo stunned, and he thought that Principal Li was indeed, as rumored, deeply influenced by Western learning. , I dislike my mother-in-law the most.
So he did as he pleased and explained his purpose.
"Principal Li, this time when I return to China, in addition to worshiping my ancestors and taking care of the family business, my father has entrusted me with something."
"A few days ago, it was said that you, President Li, publicly stated that you wanted to open a university in Nanyang. , attracting millions of overseas Chinese students from Nanyang.”
“I don’t know whether this is true or not.”
Li Qiwei said: “It is true.”
This is also him. Paving the way for the City of Science plan.
After several years of careful consideration, he has decided to build the city of science in Nanyang.
On the one hand, there are many Chinese overseas Chinese there, so there is no need to worry about culture and population.
In addition, Nanyang is very close to China, and it will be very convenient to attract talents from China in the future.
The most important thing is that his family is in Guangzhou. After the city of science is established in the future, the connection with the family will be closer.
In this era, never underestimate the power of family.
Guangzhou Li Family is just a branch.
In addition, Li Qiwei's strategy for acquiring territory was also adjusted.
He doesn’t want to buy it, and plans to borrow it first and then grab it.
By establishing universities, research institutes, or companies, we will confuse the UK, and finally enclose the territory and become independent, leaving the UK helpless.
Nanyang has been the territory of China since ancient times. Why should I spend money to buy it from you?
However, he currently only has a rough draft of this matter in his mind and has no detailed plan yet.
And Li Qiguo may be the opportunity.
So, Li Qiwei went on to say:
“Since ancient times, Nanyang has been closely connected with China within a narrow strip of water.”
“But most of the people there survive by hard work, day after day. One day, I was bullied by foreigners.”
"I want to imitate China, set up a university in Nanyang, enlighten the people's wisdom, and create a possibility for our Chinese overseas Chinese in the future."
"Since Brother Li has donated 100,000 yuan, he must also understand me."
“I still have some experience in education.”
Li Qiguo stood up excitedly at this time, “Of course I know.”
“Now you are not only a household name in China , even in Nanyang, you are the idol in the hearts of countless people. "We Nanyang Chinese are very proud that you are the first person in Western learning in Asia."
"And sincerely serve the country, working tirelessly to build new education."
"My father once looked up to the sky and sighed that he never had the chance to see you."
Li Qiwei had a smile on his face. , if you don’t believe it at all, just go ahead and talk about it, I guess the purpose will be mentioned next.
Li Qiguo continued: "Principal Li, my family was originally a citizen of Lanfang Kingdom. Do you understand?"
Li Qiwei was surprised and said: "Is it the Lanfang Republic on Borneo?"
"But isn't it already occupied by the Netherlands? Lanfang should also disappear, right?"
Li Qiwei I don't have the nerve to directly talk about destroying the country, after all, they are right in front of me.
Li Qiguo sighed, "Hey, Lanfang existed in name only more than ten years ago and became a Dutch colony."
"Now the Netherlands is afraid of the Qing Dynasty, although it has not been publicly announced .”
"But they support a puppet regime of their own, and all the real top leaders of Lanfang Kingdom are gone."
"My father's name is Li Yuchang, and he was a senior staff officer of the Lanfang Republic."
"1884 After Lanfang destroyed the country in 1998, he fled to Kuala Lumpur in Malaya with a few of our brothers who were still young at the time."
"He has been rooted there ever since."
"My father is over seventy years old, but he always tells people that he will never return to the Central Plains if Lan Fang is gone."
"That's why he sent me this time when I returned to my hometown to worship my ancestors."
After listening to this, Li Qiwei finally realized, good guy, this is Lan Fang's old age.
He suddenly looked strange and asked uncertainly: "Does your father want me to help him restore the country?"
Li Qiguo was stunned, and quickly shook his head and waved, "No, no. No, how is that possible? Now Britain and the Netherlands are flourishing in Borneo. "
"The Qing Dynasty does not care about that land. We no longer have the dream of restoring its former glory."
"When Lanfang was strong, its population was close to 4 million."
"Now the country is broken, but the mountains and rivers are still there. The original Lanfang people are now colonized by the Netherlands."
"Then The foreign devils only know how to plunder and suppress the Chinese people, and their lives are more difficult than before."
"As President Li said, the future of a country and nation is always education."
“My father also agrees very much.”
"However, he only knows business and knows nothing about education."
"However, after hearing about your deeds, he was very happy."
"He once shouted, China is lucky!"< br>
“Today, when it comes to education, no one in the whole of Asia can compare with you, Principal Li.”
“Even the foreigners who do business with my family say that your influence abroad is , comparable to the head of a country.”
"To be honest, I came today with a nervous mood."
"I just didn't expect you to be so approachable and have no airs at all."
Li Qiguo flattered Li Qiwei again. Qinggao also felt very comfortable. As expected of a businessman, his words sounded nice.
The next step is the ultimate goal of Li Qiguo's trip.
“So, my father hopes that you can go to Borneo to build a university, preferably in the former Lanfang land.”
"Because our family has some connections there and can provide you with a lot of help."
"This can be considered a little thought of his old man."
"He wants to pass education , giving the people of Lanfang a chance to rise again."
"In this era, science and technology are changing rapidly, and if we continue to stick to the past, we will be abandoned forever."
"I don't know Principal Li. What do you think?”
After listening to Li Qiguo's words, Li Qiwei was so happy that he really wanted to give him a pillow when he felt sleepy.
Of course he would.
This is the best breakthrough.
He planned to study the situation in Borneo after sending Li Qiguo away later.
Parts of Borneo were British colonies.
Perhaps, we can take this opportunity to apply to the British government to establish a university.
In this era, the colonial rule of European and American countries was very different from that at home.
Basically they are in a free-range state.
That is, just control the local high-level officials and cooperate with them to squeeze ordinary people and harvest wealth.
Important resources, such as minerals, bananas, coffee, etc., were basically monopolized by the colonists.
Among them, the domestic people were the favorite of the colonists.
Because they are famous for being hard-working, resigned, and unwilling to participate in politics.
No matter how much oppression you receive, you will always find a way to adapt.
Therefore, those colonists were able to squeeze the wealth of the Chinese people by going crazy.
Li Qiwei was thinking about this in his mind. Although he was angry, he couldn't do anything about it for the time being.
"Brother Li, don't worry, I already know about this matter."
"I am very willing to establish a university in Borneo, but this matter needs long-term consideration."
"The British and Dutch will not be so easy. It's agreed that I will intervene, and some mediation is needed."
"That's right, I may go to Europe next, and I will find a way to facilitate this."
Li Qiguo listened. Later, he was overjoyed and said, "That's great, Principal Li."
"You don't have to worry about the manpower and money required to establish a university."
"Our Li family is somewhat famous in Nanyang."
"And there are many Chinese people in Borneo. Man, everyone will be very happy when they know you are going.”
Li Qiwei was also very happy. After shaking hands with Li Qiguo, he sent him away.
(End of this chapter)