Chapter 363 What is real power?
The news that Li Qiwei had arrived in Sakura Country spread like a typhoon across the entire country in an instant, causing a huge sensation.
Countless people in Sakura are crazy about his arrival.
Teachers and students from various universities are rushing to Nagasaki as long as they have the conditions.
Everyone wants to see the face of the famous Professor Li Qiwei.
The man who is worshiped by scientists all over the world is the Asian God of Science.
He alone has raised Asia's status in the scientific community.
In this era, ordinary people have very heavy filters for scientists, far from the sad phenomenon of later generations of professors turning into beasts.
A top scientist, as long as he is not an obvious extremist, will be warmly welcomed by all countries.
In real history, when Einstein visited Asia, he was invited by various countries, hoping that he could visit and give lectures.
As for China at that time, half of the cultural circles were mobilized and used countless connections, just so that Einstein could stay for a while.
Now, Li Qiwei’s status has surpassed that of Einstein at that time.
So the sensation he brought can be imagined.
This is another country that is extremely strong-willed. In the field of science, strength speaks for itself. You cannot rely on bragging about your theoretical achievements.
Why in later generations, the phenomenon of seniority in the scientific field is very serious.
It's simple, because those people have nothing to show for it.
Everyone has the same food, but we have to do it according to seniority.
If the current Li Qiwei is thrown into future generations, let's see who can be ranked in front of him.
Actually, this is also a sad point.
As the branches of science become more and more narrow, a person can only work within a small range in his life, and it is difficult to achieve earth-shattering results.
Although the research topics of many masters and doctors in later generations sound very high-level, in fact, most of them are just masters of permutation and combination.
The term scientific research migrant workers is very vivid and appropriate.
It is said that some research institutes even outsource all standardized tasks such as culturing cells and preparing reagents to aunties.
Because aunts do it better and faster than graduate students.——
Nagasaki City is the most famous city on the west coast of Kyushu Island in the Sakura Country, and is also the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.
It is only 800 kilometers away from Shanghai and has been a bridge between China and Sakura Country since ancient times.
Nagasaki City is also one of the earliest ports opened in Sakura Country. The United Kingdom, Portugal, the Netherlands and other countries have close exchanges with Sakura Country through Nagasaki.
So it is a very developed transportation hub city.
There are bungalows, churches and other buildings with European characteristics here, full of exotic customs.
But the education here is lagging behind compared to places like Tokyo and Osaka.
There is only one school in Nagasaki now, and it was a medical school built by the Dutch at that time.
The quality of this school is completely unworthy of Li Qiwei’s status.
So after discussion, Nagaoka Hantaro and others decided to hold this academic lecture at the most famous hotel in Nagasaki City.
After Li Qiwei rested in the hotel for a day, Wang Zhengyang came to report early the next morning:
"Principal, there is a Chinese international student named Li Leting coming to visit outside."
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After Li Qiwei heard the name, he thought for a while and said:
"Ask him to wait for me in the reception room, I will go there later."
Li Qiwei came to Sakura Country on this trip. , one of the purposes is to understand the situation of Chinese international students here.
The overseas students in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China were all very distinctive.
Either you are very lazy, or you are very diligent.
The most well-known among them is probably Hu Shi’s diary.
At this moment, Hu Shi is still studying philosophy at Columbia University in the United States.
While he was at Cornell University, he was good friends with Zhao Yuanren and others.
While studying abroad, Hu Shi wrote in his diary:
“I opened this diary on July 4th just to urge myself to work harder next semester.”< br>
"First, I have to finish reading Shakespeare's "Henry VIII" at hand."
"On July 13th, play cards."
"On July 14th, play cards."
< br>"July 15th, playing cards."
"July 16th, Hu Shizhi, Hu Shizhi, how could you be so depraved! Have you forgotten the study plan you made before!"
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"The Master said: I examine myself three times every day."
"We can't go on like this!"
"On July 17, play cards."
"July 18 Day, playing cards.”
“.”
Li Qiwei guessed that Hu Shi was playing cards with Zhao Yuanren.
So, even the big guys are so fashionable and lazy in studying abroad, let alone ordinary people.
In this comparison, Lu Xun not only studied hard, but also changed his major. He was definitely studying seriously instead of playing cards.
Li Qiwei was curious about the mental state of international students at this time.
Therefore, he wanted to meet this bold Li Leting.
The other party is the first one who dares to take the initiative to find me, and it seems that he has a lot of ideas in mind.
You know, given Li Qiwei's status at this time, few people would dare to visit him unless they really had something to talk about.
It is very rude to waste the boss's time.
Ren Hongjun and the other three were motivated by such a big thing as the Science Society, so they gave it a go.
But if he is an ordinary student who has done nothing and has not learned any skills, he will definitely not dare to come.
Because once Li Qiwei was disgusted and word spread, his future would be over.
So, this Li Leting is definitely not an ordinary person.
While thinking about these things, Li Qiwei arranged his clothes and went downstairs to meet the young man.
In the living room.
Li Leting, 26, is excited.
He never expected that he would actually meet the legendary Professor Li Qiwei.
The other party had become famous in China more than ten years ago, when he was still a child.
Li Qiwei left an indelible impression on him and became his spiritual idol.
In Li Leting's own words: These are the elites of China.
However, it can be said that Li Leting has no scientific talent at all.
However, he has another talent, that is, he likes politics very much.
Therefore, he chose politics as his major.
Like many progressive young people of this era, Li Leting began to explore the path of saving the country and the people when he became an adult, vowing to transform China.
In 1913, he traveled east to Sakura Country and became an undergraduate student at Waseda University, studying politics.
It was here that he came into contact with many new ideas and trends, but also encountered a lot of confusion.
His age and experience made him immersed in these confusions and unable to extricate himself.
So, he desperately hopes someone can answer it for him.
And Li Qiwei is the highest-end big shot he can come into contact with.
In Li Leting's eyes, for a figure like Li Qiwei, his vision has long gone beyond China, but to the entire world.
The other party will definitely be able to answer your questions.
Therefore, he took courage and tried to come today, and he was fully prepared.
He didn’t want to be regarded by Professor Li as one of those sensationalists.
When Li Qiwei entered the reception room, he saw a young man sitting there with his head bowed in thought.
Even without seeing the other person's face, Li Qiwei could feel a vigorous vitality.
This young man is full of power!
Li Qiwei likes to talk to young people like this.
"Hello, classmate Li." Wow!
Li Leting, who was still deep in thought, was suddenly startled. He quickly raised his head and stood up in a flash.
He was also among the people welcoming him yesterday. Although he didn't see Li Qiwei's appearance clearly, the man in front of him had that unique temperament.
You can’t go wrong!
It’s the legendary Professor Li!
Li Leting was so excited that he didn't know what to do. His behavior just now was a bit rude and he didn't even know that the other party was coming.
"Professor Li, I'm really sorry, I was lost in thought just now."
"I hope you can forgive me."
Li Qiwei chuckled and didn't care.
"Relax, don't be so nervous."
"You international students are all the elites of China, and I like to communicate with you."
"Come, sit down and talk "
After Li Qiwei said that, he sat down first.
Li Leting secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect Professor Li to be so approachable, without the contempt and perfunctory attitude of a big shot.
He also sat next to him, but his posture was formal and his expression was respectful.
Li Qiwei asked: "Listen to what Zhengyang told me, Leting, you are a top student at Waseda University."
"What major are you studying?"
Li Leting replied Dao: "The student majors in politics, mainly studying Western politics."
Li Qiwei nodded, "Yes, the country now needs political elites."
"The development of the West is very instructive to us."
"You really need to study it carefully."
"However, when studying abroad, you must not just play cards, drink, and pick up girls every day."
"Uh." Li Leting suddenly felt extremely embarrassed.
It's not that he himself has these bad habits, but most of the international students around him do.
Many international students actually come here to get gold. After spending a few years in Sakura Country, they will become high-end talents when they return.
He started out as a backbone in various fields, and became an official at the lowest level.
Therefore, many people have no intention of studying at all, as long as they can get a diploma in the end.
Although Li Leting was an exception, he did not dare to quibble and could only nod his head honestly.
Li Qiwei then asked: "Did you come to me for something?"
When it came to the question, Li Leting immediately sat upright, his expression became serious, and there was even a hint of indignation.
He said excitedly:
"Professor Li, I have only one purpose for coming today."
"Please teach me how to save the country!"
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After saying that, Li Leting suddenly stood up and bowed deeply.
Li Qiwei was stunned when he heard this. He looked at the young man in front of him with mixed feelings in his heart.
There are such people in China, so why not worry about revival.
He took Li Leting's hand, asked him to sit down, and said:
"Don't be anxious, speak slowly."
Li Leting seems to be hiding thousands of things in his chest, and he is not happy about them.
“After the success of the Revolution of 1911, I thought that China’s rejuvenation was imminent.”
“Unexpectedly, Yuan Shikai stole the fruits of the revolution.”
“And now, he has gone against the grain. How ridiculous it is to try to claim the throne.”
“This is simply turning the clock back on history!”
Li Qiwei certainly knew about this, and it was now the top news in the country.
Countless people cursed in newspapers, but of course these newspapers were quickly seized and banned.
A movement against Yuan is currently brewing in China.
Li Leting continued to say sadly: "Professor Li, where do you think the future of China lies?"
"I studied Western politics. The United Kingdom governed the country with a constitutional monarchy and became the most powerful country in the world in one fell swoop. The country is known as the empire on which the sun never sets.”
"The United States does not even have a monarch, but it has still become the world's number one industrial power."
"Its total industrial production accounts for more than half of the world."
"The United States is a The factory's annual steel production is even more than all the factories in China combined."
"What a huge gap."
"But why are these ideas in China. It won’t work?”
"I raised this question in class, but the professor's answer could not convince me."
"Principal Li, your vision is much higher than mine. Can you tell me the reason behind it?"
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Li Qiwei looked at Li Leting quietly, and he could see the innocence in his eyes.
Li Leting is the epitome of countless progressive young people.
They are full of passion and fearless of anything.
But because he was young, he often fell into confusion and could not find the right direction.
So I took a lot of detours.
Now that Li Qiwei is here, although he cannot tell the answer, he can give hints.
So, he said with emotion:
“In these years, I have traveled to many countries in Europe and the United States.”
"Britain, France, Germany, the United States, etc."
"I have met kings, prime ministers, ministers, mayors, scientists, writers, capitalists and other people of all kinds."
"I Although I dare not say that I have a deep understanding of every country, I still did some research on why they are strong.”
“In my opinion, everything can be summed up in one word. ."
"That's the background."
Li Leting was puzzled when he heard this, "Background?"
He had never seen this word in books.
Li Qiwei suddenly stood up and walked to the window. Looking at the bustling crowd outside the hotel, Li Leting quickly stood up and followed behind.
“Every country has its own different background.”
“It is the most essential feature that represents a country.”
"Leting, let me ask you, what do you think is real power?"
Li Leting was stunned and felt confused, "What is real power?"
He knew Professor Li There must be a deep meaning in asking this, so it is definitely not a spear or a cannon.
He thought carefully for a while and replied: "Is it culture?"
Li Qiwei shook his head and said: "I don't think so."
"In China, there is such a group, they have never spoken out in newspapers."
"They don't understand the politics you study, Leting, nor do they understand the physics I study. Things."
"But they have the simplest understanding: who is good to them and who is bad to them."
"They are the true background of China."
“How can we unite them together to unleash the power that changes the world?”
Li Leting was shocked when he heard this.
“Professor Li, what group are you talking about?”
Li Qiwei said quietly: “The forty million silent workers and peasants brothers.”
“They are the real ones. The power of China.”
“The future of China lies with these silent majority.”
"The way to save the country you are asking for is in it."
"This is my personal prediction, I will not explain it in detail."
Li Leting was speechless. .
(End of this chapter)