Chapter 343 There are many kings, but I only have one!
The news that Li Qiwei became a member of the Royal Society spread like wildfire, but it did not cause a sensation.
Because everyone thinks this is a matter of course, and not being chosen will cause a sensation.
Just kidding, if even Bruce cannot become an academician of the Royal Society, then the other academicians will be ashamed.
Perhaps the Royal Society has its own standards and insider knowledge, but Li Qiwei's contribution has transcended all constraints.
Below oneself, one should be worldly; above oneself, one should only look at strength.
This is what shows that when you become powerful enough, the world will make concessions for you.
Of course, Li Qiwei is far from that step yet.
He is just an academician of the Royal Society. He just uses it as a cover and doesn't take it seriously.
After delivering his speech as an academician, Li Qiwei began his global lecture tour.
He took Wang Luyao and Xiang Lan with him on this trip.
One of the purposes of Li Qiwei’s lectures is to attract talents from Europe and the United States so that they can build a city of science in the future.
So what he needs is not sharpness, but sincerity.
With two wives, he can give people a calm and easy-going feeling, which is consistent with his identity as a great scientist.
Li San and Tian Qi brought several members of the security team to protect his safety throughout the entire process.
On April 1, 1913, Ridgway was invited by Lorenz, and his first stop was Leiden University in the Netherlands.
In fact, if Li Qiwei was asked to choose a favorite research location, it would undoubtedly be the Netherlands.
Here is an ancient and quiet town, with windmills of all sizes spinning leisurely.
Leiden University is located in this refreshing scenery.
At this moment, Lorenz was leading the management, teachers and students of Leiden University to warmly welcome him at the school gate.
His face was full of smile.
Li Qiwei chose Leiden University as his first stop, which made Lorenz feel very proud.
This shows that Bruce, the number one man in science today, has a close relationship with him.
However, the fact is that Li Qiwei did not think too much. He just felt that the scenery in the Netherlands was very beautiful and it was the closest.
Lorenz stepped forward and smiled:
"Hey, Bruce, you're finally here."
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, but you keep putting it off, and I almost turned into a liar."
Li Qiwei He smiled and said: "The selection of academicians of the Royal Society was delayed a little time."
Lorenz joked: "If you ask me, the British are just hypocritical, is there still a need for selection?"
"I don't believe they dare to let you lose."
"If that's the case, you are always welcome at the Dutch Academy of Sciences."
The people around laughed.
Li Qiwei also couldn’t laugh or cry.
Then Lorenz introduced a young man to Li Qiwei.
"Bruce, this is Ehrenfest, he is your age."
"I was just hired as a professor of physics at Leiden University this year."
"His teacher is Boltzmann."
After saying that, Ehrenfest stepped forward quickly, He said excitedly: "Hello, Professor Bruce."
"Before, I could only listen to your speech below, but today I finally have the opportunity to get to know you."
Li Qiwei looked at the person in front of him. The man, who shared the same fate as his teacher, also died of suicide.
I don’t know if this life can change the tragic ending.
On the outside, Ehrenfest does not appear to be depressed or suicidal at all.
He is passionate and interested in physics.
During his tenure at Leiden University, he maintained close contacts with all the leading physicists.
This is very similar to Nernst. They are both physicists who like to make friends.
Ehrenfest often invited physicists to visit Leiden University.
At the same time, he also encouraged students to strengthen exchanges, established many discussion groups and mutual aid societies, and helped many students study abroad.
In short, he is a very enthusiastic non-mainstream physicist who is helpful to physics teaching and the development of physics culture.
Li Qiwei thought about Ehrenfest's deeds and felt that through him, the connection between the city of science and Europe could be strengthened.
After all, he couldn't let Thomson, Planck and other big guys handle this matter for him.
And Ehrenfest may be the best candidate.
He has both interest and energy.
Perhaps this incident can save him from his later depression.
Although Li Qiwei didn’t know the reason for Ehrenfest’s suicide.
But if a person has a very busy career, then he has no time to think randomly.
The City of Science is a perfect place for Ehrenfest to play to his strengths.
So, he stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Hello, Ehrenfest."
"Although I have not had much contact with Professor Boltzmann, his academic thoughts He left a deep impression on me."
"I admire his persistence in atomic theory."
"You are his most proud student, and you must have inherited his will. .”
Ehrenfest was overjoyed when he heard this, which made him even happier than the compliment himself.
The person he admired most in his life was his mentor Boltzmann.
When Boltzmann passed away, it was Ehrenfest who published his obituary and summarized his mentor's achievements.
This shows his respect for his teachers.
"Professor Bruce, thank you for your evaluation of my tutor."
"He had a great influence on me."
"My love for physics was largely influenced by him."
At this time, Ehrenfest Suddenly he said with embarrassment:
“Of course, my level has not yet reached the teacher’s expectations.”
Li Qiwei said: “No need to underestimate yourself, I think your phase change theory is still very good. Innovative value.”
Hearing this, Ehrenfest opened his mouth in surprise.
He couldn't believe that the famous Professor Bruce actually knew the content of his research.
Li Qiwei boasted coaxingly: "Haha, don't think I'm being polite."
"I now maintain the habit of reading 10 papers in different fields every day."< br>
Hiss!
Everyone around was shocked.
That man is obviously number one, yet he still works so hard.
Sure enough, the success of the boss makes sense.
Ehrenfest was in awe.
“I admire your erudition.”
Then, he said:
"I am very fascinated by your science city plan. I hope I can ask you a few questions when I have time."
Li Qiwei was very happy after hearing this and saved everything. He spoke first.
“Okay.”
At this time, Lorenz said: “Okay Bruce, let’s stop chatting and let’s give a speech quickly.”
"Do you know how many people are looking forward to your speech now?"
"They all want to find a shortcut to become famous."
Li Qiwei smiled: "Then they will probably be disappointed. "
"I have given too many speeches recently, and I feel like I have been hollowed out."
Everyone laughed.
Lecture at Leiden University, Li Qiwei's topic was the theory of relativity.
He also made a special joke about the LQW transformation, saying that Professor Lorenz had lost the achievement of the special theory of relativity.
The atmosphere in the venue was high.
Suddenly, a man hurriedly walked to the stage, not knowing what he said.
Then, Li Qiwei saw Lorenz gesturing to him with excitement on his face. "Her Majesty the Queen has come for an inspection and wants to see Bruce by name."
Wow!
After the news was announced, it instantly caused a sensation in the venue.
Everyone is drooling with envy.
That was Her Majesty the Queen, who actually asked to see Professor Bruce in person.
For the Dutch people, Queen Wilhelmina, who is only 33 years old this year, is their goddess.
She is noble and solemn, beautiful in appearance and gentle in temperament.
He is the best king in the minds of all Dutch people.
In real history, Queen Wilhelmina ascended the throne in 1898 and ruled the Netherlands for 50 years.
So she has experienced World War I and World War II, and is a queen who has experienced blood and fire.
She respects the constitutional monarchy and parliament, has a very enlightened political outlook, and is loved by the people and officials.
But her married life was unfortunate. Her husband had several illegitimate children.
And publicly claimed that "their marriage was not happy."
In her later years, Queen Wilhelmina wrote a memoir called "Lonely But Not Alone."
Li Qiwei was not too surprised when he heard that the Queen of the Netherlands wanted to see him.
With his current status, no one in this world can make him feel honored.
All people are equal.
On the contrary, Wang Luyao in the audience was more excited.
That is the queen of a country.
She has never been up close in her life.
And she is a young and beautiful queen.
Thinking of this, she glanced at Li Qiwei with a smile.
Li Qiwei remained calm and calm.
Soon after the speech, Li Qiwei took Wang Luyao and Xiang Lan to where Queen Wilhelmina was.
Lorenz told him some precautions.
After being inspected by the guards, Li Qiwei finally met the Queen of the Netherlands in a temporarily packed hall.
I have to say that the Dutch are not bragging.
Queen Wilhelmina is indeed beautiful.
Especially in this era when there is no magic trick to change your hair, beauty is simply natural beauty.
Queen Wilhelmina wore a crown and her hair was simply tied up.
She was sitting on an ordinary chair, always with a faint smile on her face, which made people couldn't help but get close to her.
There seems to be a certain amount of laziness in her eyes, reflecting her aloof status.
Li Qiwei was attracted by her appearance and was surprised for a few seconds before bowing slightly and saying:
"Nice to meet you, Her Majesty the Queen."
William Ming Na smiled and said: "Please sit down, Professor Bruce."
Just now, she had been observing Li Qiwei, the most famous man in the scientific world, who was indeed extraordinary.
As the Queen of the Netherlands, she still has a certain understanding of China.
In her opinion, it was incredible that someone like Li Qiwei could appear in that place.
Tall, handsome, and intelligent, he is neither humble nor arrogant when it comes to himself, the queen, and is full of gentlemanly demeanor.
Even in the eyes of the other party, Wilhelmina saw a hint of admiration and appreciation.
It gave her a feeling she hadn't seen in a long time.
Ever since she became queen, she has never seen such a look.
For a moment, Wilhelmina was slightly touched.
Then Li Qiwei introduced Wang Luyao and Xiang Lan.
The second daughter was more excited and greeted the queen excitedly.
Wilhelmina smiled in response.
Soon, after some official greetings, Queen Wilhelmina asked:
"Professor Bruce, they all say that you are the number one genius in science."
“Even I have heard the name of the theory of relativity.”
“Can you tell me how you came up with these theories?”
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "Your Majesty the Queen, it is not so much that I came up with it, but that history has developed to this stage."
"Even if it wasn't for me, someone else would have figured it out, maybe Loren Professor Z.”
Somewhere in the hall, Lorenz, who was accompanying him, smiled.
“I believe this.”
Wilhelmina smiled softly: “Professor Bruce, you are so humble.”
"I have also taken science courses, and those formulas are really a headache."
"You scientists are amazing."
Li Qiwei smiled and said nothing.
Then Wilhelmina said: "I know Madame Curie, she is a woman I admire."
"She seems to have won two Nobel Prizes, both surpassing your science The first person.”
Li Qiwei smiled and said: "Madame Curie is naturally extremely excellent."
The two of them chatted calmly.
Wang Luyao felt a little sleepy after hearing this.
Meeting the Queen was originally a very exciting thing, but when it really happened, it seemed like that.
Watching his husband chatting with each other, Wang Luyao suddenly felt that listening to the speech was not as interesting as listening to the speech.
At least that would give me some knowledge.
Finally, Li Qiwei did not forget to advertise his city of science.
Wilhelmina said she would support exchanges between the Netherlands and the City of Science to promote the development of science.
On the way back, Wang Luyao asked: "Why do you feel that Queen Wilhelmina is just an ordinary woman?"
Li Qiwei touched her head and smiled: "Fool, this All people in the world are ordinary people.”
"What about you, my husband?"
"Haha, there are many kings, but I only have one."
After the trip to the Netherlands, Lorenz and Ehrenfest's various Reluctant to give up, Li Qiwei continued his journey.
In Belgium, Li Qiwei met Solvay.
Brother Suo has fulfilled his merits and retired completely.
Although he is not a figure in the scientific community in Belgium, he is more famous than those scientists.
He single-handedly raised Belgium's status in the field of science.
Li Qiwei is going to let Hou Debang come to Solvay's company to study.
The king of soda production in China will definitely surpass the king of soda production in Europe in the future.
In addition, Li Qiwei was also warmly entertained by King Albert I of Belgium.
"Bruce, thanks to you, I found a real buyer for my batch of uranium ore."
Li Qiwei's Shanhe Group, through batch purchases, almost sold Belgium's uranium mines in Africa to Empty.
Those are all ultra-high-quality uranium ores, and only part of them were used in the Manhattan Project.
Now, it has become Li Qiwei’s private possession.
Albert I thought he had found an enemy.
He felt that Li Qiwei was only good at academics and was a novice at business.
He can sell worthless uranium ore at a good price.
While drinking, he looked at Li Qiwei, feeling very proud.
Li Qiwei: Listen to me, thank you. Because of you, the four seasons are warm.
(End of this chapter)