Chapter 250 Before anyone arrived, there was an undercurrent of forces from all sides!

Chapter 250 Before anyone arrived, there was an undercurrent of forces from all sides!

The news that Li Qiwei was going to visit the United States immediately caused a sensation in the United States.

Because his identity is so topical.

The last Chinese person to publicly visit the United States was Li Hongzhang.

And now, a man with the same surname Li is about to set foot on American soil again.

Although in terms of political status, there are huge differences between Li Qiwei and Li Hongzhang.

But in this era, the reputation of great scientists is not weaker than that of politicians.

Even to a certain extent, scientists are far more important than politicians.

A powerful politician can be cultivated in a targeted manner.

But a great scientist can only be born by nature.

Moreover, Li Hongzhang’s visit to the United States contained too many national factors.

For ordinary people, everyone basically doesn’t care about this.

But Li Qiwei is different.

Nobel Prize in Physics, Theory of Relativity, Synthetic Ammonia, Creationism

Even ordinary people are aware of his achievements.

The key is that anyone can say a few words about these achievements.

Just like in later generations, many people may not know who the president of a country is, but they must know who Einstein is.

And I can also add a few sentences about the mass-energy equation.

The elite among ordinary people, those students and teachers in science and engineering, are even more excited.

Li Qiwei is undoubtedly a god-like existence in the scientific community.

Many teachers and students in the United States envy Europeans because they can often hear Professor Bruce's speeches.

It is said that if you listen to one, you will have a greater chance of winning the Nobel Prize.

Therefore, starting from mid-October, students, teachers, and professors from colleges and universities across the United States all rushed to Princeton on the east coast.

Everyone wants to see the first person in physics in the world today.

However, the sensation caused by Li Qiwei goes far beyond that.

His identity is destined that this trip to the United States will not be as simple as it appears.

United States, Washington, DC, Department of Defense.

The U.S. Department of Defense at this time was far less domineering than the Pentagon in later generations, and it had to wait until 1941 to start construction.

Currently it is scattered in Washington and surrounding areas.

The offices everywhere are just ordinary buildings.

Daniels, now Secretary of the Navy, is talking to Edison.

The top military officials in the United States have smelled the smell of war.

The General Staff predicts that within ten years, the world will be in chaos.

Therefore, the military has begun to prepare for war.

The navy, in particular, has begun to develop various advanced weapons and equipment.

The reason why Americans regard the navy as a top priority is because they believe that their homeland will not be hit by any attack.

The unique geographical conditions make the continental United States a natural choice.

There is an ocean to the east and west, and there are no strong enemies to the north or south.

In this era, airplanes have just been invented, and the United States will not be threatened by any war at all.

Therefore, the US military is thinking about how to take the initiative.

The Navy naturally became the favorite.

As an inventor in the field of American science, Edison had already been registered with the military.

He was appointed as the head of the U.S. Naval Advisory Board, specifically responsible for studying naval defense.

But Edison is only responsible for consulting and technical work, and is not involved in administrative management.

In real history, Edison was only appointed to this position in 1917.

But he must have had close ties with the military in the early stages.

“Minister Daniels, I have invented a new type of battery that can be used on our military’s submarines.”

“This battery can eliminate the risk of chlorine poisoning and can The range has been increased from 100 nautical miles to 150 nautical miles.”

Daniels nodded, Edison is indeed the king of invention, and he has achieved gratifying results in such a short period of time.

"In addition, I recommend that the Admiralty add a mixture of calcium carbide and calcium phosphide to the ammunition."

"In this way, after the shells fall near the enemy ship and explode, they can continue to burn for a few minutes, which is convenient for us to observe the strike situation."

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One after another Edison's suggestions made Daniels was very satisfied.

Although Edison is only a part-time consultant now, it can be seen that he is serious.

At this time, Daniels suddenly asked: "Mr. Edison, do you know Bruce Lee?"

Edison was stunned, "Bruce Lee?"

He wondered why Daniels asked the other party.

Although I have never met the other party, I know a lot about him.

"I know a little bit about it privately through my friends."

"What's wrong, Minister Daniels, Bruce Lee is from the Qing Dynasty. It is impossible for him to serve the United States."

Edison thought Daniels was interested in Ridgway's talent and wanted to recruit him as a consultant.

After all, although Edison was arrogant and disliked Li Qiwei, he also admitted that in terms of academic level, Li Qiwei was indeed better than him.

But in terms of invention level, Edison was confident that he could surpass Li Qiwei by ten blocks.

There is a huge difference between theoretical science and applied science.

Daniels smiled, "You misunderstood, Mr. Edison."

"I just want to know Bruce Lee's political leanings."

"The recent news that he is going to visit the United States for academic purposes has aroused huge response among the people."

"His arrival is nothing compared to Li Hongzhang of the Qing Dynasty had weak influence at that time. "

"Such a person is enough to attract the attention and attention of the U.S. government."

Edison nodded, understanding the cause and effect, and then he added fuel to the fire. Said:

"Bruce Lee has extremely patriotic feelings for his motherland, China."

"Note that I use China, not the Qing Dynasty."

"He The reason why people study in Europe is to learn advanced Western science and technology and then bring it back to their home countries."

"This person has great ambitions and must be guarded against."

"He. This time when I come to the United States, I must give him a blow and let him know how much he weighs.”

Daniels smiled bitterly. It seemed that there was some conflict between Edison and Bruce Lee.

However, given his status, he will definitely not get to the bottom of it.

Moreover, he would not respond in any way to Edison's views.

As Secretary of the Navy, Daniels's source of information was not what Edison could have imagined.

Since the content of Michelson's speech at that conference spread, the US government immediately noticed Li Qiwei.

A frantic investigation ensued.

Even Li Qiwei’s bedwetting at the age of ten was found out.

Of course, it also includes Li Qiwei’s speech at his undergraduate defense at Cambridge University, and all his actions after returning to China.

But no matter from any aspect, all the actions of the other party are very reasonable.

It does not involve politics or military affairs, and focuses on education.

Of course, the United States also investigated Li Qiwei's relationship with the domestic revolutionary party, but they were relieved.

The United States would only be worried if Li Qiwei had nothing to do with the Revolutionary Party.

That means there must be some hidden secret in it. The U.S. government did not believe that Li Qiwei, a great master of Western learning, would support the feudal dynasty.

In addition, the United States even knows Li Qiwei's layout in Borneo.

However, there seems to be nothing wrong with opening a heavy industry company these days.

It is simply ridiculous to expect that a few companies can improve China's overall national strength.

So, even if the U.S. government turned over Ridgway's secrets, it still found nothing in the end.

However, Michelson’s words made them feel a little unusual.

Under this contradiction, the US government decided to let the military pay close attention to Li Qiwei.

Once the other party attempts to participate in the military, response plans must be studied as soon as possible.

When urgently necessary, all measures can be taken.

In this era, the influence of a great scientist on the military cannot be ignored.

Edison is an example.

With his participation, the U.S. Navy's weapons have become more powerful and its ships have become more advanced.

And Li Qiwei was far more powerful than Edison.

If the United Kingdom forces Li Qiwei to participate in the development of more advanced weapons, the United States will not accept it under any circumstances.

As for Li Qiwei returning to China to secretly develop it, the United States is not worried at all.

Given the domestic environment of the Qing Dynasty at this time, wanting to develop weapons was tantamount to wishful thinking.

So, after research by American think tanks, their attitude towards Li Qiwei’s visit to the United States is:

Warmly welcome them on the surface, conduct a comprehensive investigation secretly, and look for opportunities to test the other party.

Li Qiwei was already being remembered even before he set foot on the American continent.

However, there is a special group in the United States at this time, who have the greatest goodwill and expectations for Li Qiwei's arrival.

New York, USA, Anliang Church.

As currently the most powerful group under the Hongmen Zhi Gong Tang in the United States, An Liang Tang has branches in 31 major cities in the United States.

The scale is huge, with more than 20,000 members, and all gang members are Chinese in the United States.

Its slogan is: "Weed out the strong and help the weak, eliminate violence and bring peace to the good".

In 1882, the United States promulgated various laws that strictly restricted the rights of Chinese people in the United States.

So the Chinese could only join a group to stay warm, and Chinatown was established.

At its peak, 90% of the Chinese were members of Hongmen.

In a foreign country, if we don't unite together, we can only become meat on someone else's chopping block.

Although the United States claims to be a country of equality and freedom for immigrants, if anyone really believes it, then he is a Shabi.

Of course, the so-called laws are aimed at the lower class Chinese.

Some accomplished Chinese will still be absorbed by the United States, but they will never be able to enter the core.

At this time, in the meeting hall of Anliang Main Hall.

The "big boss" was sitting in the main seat, discussing matters with several core members of the hall.

The boss of Anliang General Hall is called the "big brother". He has a very high status within Hongmen and is a big brother-level figure.

The boss was also a legend when he was young.

He crossed the ocean when he was 17 years old and joined the Hongmen Zhi Gong Tang.

When I was 20 years old, I killed a white gangster who was eating Overlord meal in a Chinese restaurant with three punches and two kicks.

This incident caused a huge sensation in the United States.

The boss was undoubtedly sentenced to death, but his expression remained unchanged and he talked and laughed happily.

Subsequently, with the mediation and rescue of the Hongmen brothers and overseas Chinese, the gangster was commuted to ten months' imprisonment.

After being released from prison, the gangster immediately became famous and became a hero among Chinese Americans.

Subsequently, he established another hall, which is now the Anliang Main Hall.

However, the Chinese Americans are one family, and On Leong Hall is still under the umbrella of Chi Kung Hall, but remains independent.

At this time, the 42-year-old boss looked around at everyone, and then said with great enthusiasm:

“Mr. Li’s achievements have set an example for all Chinese people in the world. "

"We Chinese are no worse than foreigners in any field!"

"We have Mr. Sun, and we have Mr. Li."

"There are many people in the country who know how to fight, but there are only a handful of people who understand science and can educate."

"The anti-Qing cause is in full swing in China now, but we also have to think about the future."

>"How can a newly established country be prosperous and powerful."

"Only when the motherland is strong can we overseas wanderers gain real dignity."

"And if we want the country to be strong, education is The most important thing.”

"Only Mr. Li can do a good job in China's education."

The bosses in the hall looked at each other out of the corner of their eyes, wondering if they drank ink today.

You are always such a tough guy, but today you are talking about science and education. Your style is wrong.

At this time, the boss continued: "Mr. Li will come to the United States soon."

"Although the Yankees say welcome, they must have ulterior motives behind their backs. People want to do something bad to Mr. Li.”

"So his safety is very important."

"I decided to send someone to contact Mr. Li."

"Release the goodwill of our Hongmen and Anliang Headquarters and let him He knows that we overseas Chinese are his most solid backing.”

“However, we are all rough guys, and Mr. Li is a great scientific master that even foreign devils worship.”

"In terms of etiquette, we must not fall behind."

"Hey, I just don't know if Mr. Li can like us."

"We are so awesome, but we are still gangsters at heart."

The bosses dare not speak. I think you are really sincere, sir.

At this time, Liu Liangzhong, the steward at the entrance of the hall, said: "Boss, I heard that Mr. Li's personal bodyguard is named Li San."

"He is amazing, his master He is the third-ranked martial arts master in the country.”

"The gun god Li Shuwen, who is known as 'a powerful fist and a sharp gun, Li Shuwen'."

"I think we can contact the third brother Li first."

"The third brother Li is a martial artist. , must have a heroic personality and have a common language with us."

"This way we can avoid being abrupt."

"Furthermore, the Americans have always been very strict with us in Hongmen. .”

"If we contact Mr. Li rashly, we may cause unnecessary trouble to him."

"Therefore, I suggest that this meeting should be conducted in private and not publicized with great fanfare."

After hearing this, the boss slammed his chair and said, "Liangzhong was very thoughtful, I was almost careless."

"In New Jersey, our Anliang Hall is weaker."< br>
“But fortunately, it’s very close to New York and Washington.”

"If necessary, we can transfer people from the New York headquarters at any time."

"Liangzhong, I will leave it to you to contact Mr. Li."

"I will let New Jersey The person in charge will fully cooperate with you, and everything will be at your disposal."

Liu Liangzhong said: "Yes, boss."

At this moment, Li Qiwei, who is far away in the UK, does not know yet. How many people's attention is attracted by an ordinary academic visit?

Countless people are looking forward to his arrival.

(End of this chapter)