Chapter 266 End of the meeting, news of the second Bruce Conference
The competition between Ridgway and Edison cast a legendary tone on this regular meeting of the American Physical Society.
At the end of the meeting, the physicists present were still talking about it with unfulfilled interest.
Everyone is looking forward to the future results, and its impact will be far-reaching.
In fact, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the concept of scientists was very vague.
Of course, people in the circle can still tell the difference, otherwise there would be no Roland speech.
But most ordinary people can't tell the difference between Li Qiwei and Edison.
In their eyes, anyone who can speak professional terms is a scientist.
Unlike later generations, scientists and engineers are distinct.
The top being among scientists is a physicist, whose responsibility is to study basic physics and understand the laws of the universe.
The top person among engineers is an inventor, whose responsibility is to invent various machines, solve practical engineering problems, and bring convenience to people.
The two complement each other and are indispensable.
This time Li Qiwei took action personally and challenged the inventor Edison as a physicist.
To a certain extent, it may be able to improve people’s understanding of scientists.
I believe it won’t be long before major newspapers in the United States will report this matter crazily.
This was also the beginning of Ridgway's expansion into the United States.
You cannot keep a low profile when running a business, otherwise no one will know about your products.
It can cure Edison, but also enjoy his fame, killing two birds with one stone.
When Ridgway came down from the stage, he met Edison's eyes.
"Haha, Bruce, you must always remember that this is the United States, not your Qing Dynasty."
"You are jumping up and down in the United States, be careful of getting into trouble."
Li Qiwei was happy, was this threatening himself?
However, Edison was not a good person.
And he has a wide network of connections in the United States, with deep connections in the political, military and business circles.
"Edison, I heard that you like to use underhanded tricks. What, do you want to use the tricks you used against Tesla on me?"
"Are you already timid inside?"
"If you admit defeat now and apologize to me publicly, it's still not too late."
"I don't remember the faults of villains, so I won't follow you. You care about it.”
In real history, Edison’s methods can be described as insidious.
When Tesla promoted alternating current, Edison bribed government officials in some U.S. states in order to highlight the dangers of alternating current.
Call for legislation to change the local death penalty from hanging to alternating current electrocution.
In this way, during the execution, the prisoner will twitch all over due to the electricity and die miserably, leaving a deep psychological shadow on those who watch.
As a result, they are afraid and repelled by alternating current, and are unwilling to use alternating current.
In addition, Edison also hired people to catch stray cats and dogs, conduct experiments with alternating current, and electrocute the cats and dogs to show the dangers of alternating current.
Through these means, alternating current was once questioned and had fewer applications.
From this we can see Edison’s methods and character.
However, Li Qiwei is not Tesla, and he will not accept the consequences like Tesla did and forget about suffering.
Edison figured out that Tesla was obsessed with invention and was not good at sociability, so he was able to take advantage of it.
So when he faced Li Qiwei, he felt the pain of being deflated for the first time.
Edison was furious when he heard this, "You are stupid!"
"Bruce, don't get carried away too early. I will let you know that young people will always be young people."
"We'll see."
Li Qiwei did not reply and looked at him with contempt. Edison left angrily.
He wanted to see what tricks Edison could play.
At this time, Michelson came over and said helplessly: "Bruce, why do you need to have a fight with him? We are not the same people in the first place."
Li Qiwei said: "There is no reason for some people to hate you. Since others don't care about my face, I don't need to care about other people's."
Michelson sighed: "Hey, I originally wanted to invite you. Going to the University of Chicago."
"I guess you are not in the mood now."
Li Qiwei smiled: "Professor, there will be many opportunities in the future."
"And I am ready. Hosted the Second Blues Conference in 1912"
"We will have a good talk at that time."
Michelson was surprised when he heard this. Is the second Bruce Conference finally coming? This is a major event in the world of physics.
The great success of the first Bruce Conference established its position in the physics community.
If we talk about the Nobel Prize in Physics, it is the highest award in the field of physics.
The Bruce Conference is the highest-level conference in the field of physics.
All physicists are proud to attend the Bruce Conference.
Michelson’s eyes were fiery and full of expectation.
"Bruce, is it still an invitation-only meeting this time?"
Li Qiwei said: "Yes, I want to maintain the purity and authority of the Bruce meeting."
" Let it truly represent the highest level of physics”
"But in terms of the number of people, I might consider expanding it a little."
Michelson was overjoyed. Maybe this time, besides him and Millikan, someone else from the United States could be selected.
It seems that in the remaining two years, the United States needs to produce results quickly.
Otherwise, it won’t look good if you go to the meeting to make soy sauce.
As for the invitation system that Li Qiwei mentioned, it must have been his own invitation.
This is a very powerful power.
But Michelson took it for granted. If it had been someone else, he wouldn't have been willing to do it.
Only Li Qiwei is qualified to decide the candidates for the Bruce Conference.
"Bruce, this is really good news." "I think if this news is spread, it will definitely shock everyone."
"Everyone must work hard to do research, haha."
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "If one meeting can promote the development of physics, I will definitely hold it every day."
" I plan to hold the Bruce Conference every three years.”
“Let everyone have a goal in mind.”
Michelson said quickly: “Yes, yes, too. Okay.”
Then, the two exchanged a few words, and after Li Qiwei, Millikan and others said goodbye, they left the conference room.
When Li Qiwei came out of Columbia University, he felt a little depressed.
It was not because of Edison, but because Columbia did not grant him the title of Honorary Professor.
This is unscientific!
Li Qiwei is really overthinking. He is not even willing to hold a lecture in another university. How can he give you the title of professor?
Brother, you don’t want to lose face.
Then, the depressed Li Qiwei and Li San called a car and rushed to the location of Anliang Main Hall.
He is going to visit Mr. Situ.
As a part of Li Qiwei’s plan, the existence of Hongmen is very important.
The biggest problem for scientists is that they are weak and weak.
No matter how talented Li Qiwei is, one person can crush all the physicists in the world.
But his body is as fragile as ordinary people.
Any soldier who pulls the trigger can make him bow down completely.
So, he must build his own power.
Now that Hongmen has extended an olive branch, of course he will not give up.
With these thoughts in mind, the car soon took Li Qiwei to the lower part of Manhattan.
When he got out of the car, an archway gate that made him feel very friendly came into view.
This is New York’s Chinatown, where Chinese Americans gather.
The entrance gate of Chinatown is a red Chinese archway.
The green tile roof is decorated with several vivid dragons and various jade auspicious beasts, which is full of strong Chinese style.
Coming here is like returning to my hometown.
As a Chinese force, the Anliang General Hall’s headquarters is of course the safest if it is placed in Chinatown.
With curiosity, accompanied by Li San, Li Qiwei excitedly entered the street and looked around.
New York's Chinatown was established around 1890. After more than 20 years of development, it has become very prosperous.
The number of Chinese living there is at least more than 20,000.
The shops on both sides of the street all have Chinese signs.
All kinds of domestic specialty snacks, toys, and games can be seen everywhere here.
Looking around, they were all Chinese people with black hair and yellow skin, which made Li Qiwei feel instantly better.
Everyone’s face is full of smiles and vitality, which is rare in China.
The arrival of Li Qiwei and Li San did not cause the slightest sensation.
After all, in this era when photos are rare, the presence of two Chinese people in Chinatown is so normal that it will not arouse the slightest suspicion.
Li Qiwei walked and watched like this, and deeply realized the hardships of the Chinese in the United States.
This street is the spiritual sustenance and material support of all overseas Chinese.
Only here can they feel absolute security.
You will not be bullied by those white-skinned police officers and gangsters.
In this era, the police in the United States are not good people, let alone how they treat Chinese people.
Extortion and extortion are commonplace, and distorting the facts makes it impossible to bring justice to ordinary Chinese people.
Even without deliberately looking for trouble, the Chinese people have already thanked God.
Because Chinese people are naturally diligent, they start business and provide services around the clock, day and night.
Even if they work, the mines, farms, and lumber mills where white people are unwilling to go are full of Chinese people, and the wages are cheap.
Therefore, white people can only lose their jobs, so they hate the Chinese people and think that they have taken away the jobs that originally belonged to them.
In the event of a dispute, it is self-evident who the police favors, and the Chinese can only suffer the consequences.
Unconsciously, Li Qiwei arrived at the headquarters of Anliangtang.
This is a 6-story building, each floor has a different function.
Although Anliangtang is a gangster, it also has its own industry as a source of daily funds.
After Li Qiwei entered, the first floor was a typical Chinese restaurant.
It is now evening and the restaurant is bustling with people, obviously the business is very hot.
All kinds of screams came and went, and Li Qiwei was very happy. This is eating.
Soon, the restaurant service staff came to Li Qiwei and greeted the guests respectfully.
After Li Qiwei explained his intention, the servant was extremely surprised and did not dare to neglect him. He hurriedly ran upstairs to report.
After a while, Liu Liangzhong came down.
He walked quickly to the two of them and said with a smile: "Oh, Mr. Li, why didn't you ask the third brother Li to come and talk to me in advance."
"That's fine with me. I'll greet you at the gate."
Li Qiwei said with a smile: "I also want to take a good look at Chinatown. Everything here makes me feel comfortable."
"I won't disturb your business. .”
Liu Liangzhong smiled and said: "How is it possible? Mr. Li, you are a distinguished guest. Even if we don't open today, we must entertain you well."
"Follow me upstairs quickly, the boss has prepared a generous sum for you Dinner."
After that, Li Qiwei took Li San, led by Liu Liangzhong, to the sixth floor.
That is the headquarters of Anliangtang, the center of this gang of ten thousand people.
(End of this chapter)