1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 154 Domestic Situation, Family Recent Situation
After entering Li’s house, fragments of memories belonging to the original owner kept emerging in Li Qiwei’s mind.

Every flower and grass, every brick and wood here bears the mark he left behind.

Now that he has returned from the UK, the scene brings back memories and fills him with emotion.

Mother Li took his hand and pointed to the side with a smile: "This is the peach tree you planted before you left China."

"I have always had someone take care of it, and it has never stopped. It just happened to be in full bloom today."

Li Qiwei felt the deep love. A small peach blossom represented the great maternal love.

"Thank you, mother."

Mother Li shook her head and said with a smile, "Silly child, why are you thanking me?"

The group chatted and laughed as they walked into the main hall.

Various delicacies have been prepared on two expensive oak tables, which are far beyond the reach of British meals.

This made He Yujie and others unable to take their eyes away.

After two years of food desert experience, they worry that their taste buds are about to fail.

At this time, Father Li, as the host, spoke up: "Although today is a family dinner, everyone has been of great help to my son Qiwei."

"Therefore, I will open another table. Thank you all."

"please."

He Yujie, Xia Yuanzhen and Xu Qitai didn't think much of it. They quickly expressed their gratitude and then sat down under the guidance of the maid.

Xiang Lan, Li San and Hu Xizhong were flattered.

As the eldest brother, Hu Xizhong took the lead and said, "Master, this is not appropriate."

Father Li smiled and said to him, "Xiao Hu, don't be restrained. We are not going to look at your status today."

"You are all Qiwi's heroes. This is just a token of my gratitude."

"Especially you, Li San. It was all thanks to you that incident in Berlin. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."

"You are the benefactor of my Li family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li San was terrified and said quickly: "Master, you are too kind. That is my job."

"I blame myself for not discovering the danger in advance and protecting the young master."

Father Li looked at Li San approvingly and patted him on the shoulder.

On the other hand, Li's mother kept asking Xiang Lan various questions.

Especially how Li Qiwei eats and sleeps there, whether he is sick, etc.

Xiang Lan answered them one by one.

At this time, Li Qiwei told his mother everything about Xiang Lan.

So Li's mother smiled and said to Xiang Lan: "Good child, it's really great that you are so thoughtful."

"Since the young master likes you so much, you must serve him well in the future."

Xiang Lan nodded obediently, "Don't worry, Madam. I will take good care of the young master."

After everyone finished talking, the host and the guests sat down and prepared to start eating.

At this moment, a cheerful voice suddenly sounded, "Third brother, let me see if you have grown taller."

Li Qiwei stood up. He already knew who was coming and shouted with a smile, "Second Brother."

Li Zhongxing punched Li Qiwei in the chest and said, "Good boy, I haven't seen you for six years. You have grown into a man."

"It seems that sending you to study in the UK is the right decision. It is a testament to the hard work of studying."

"I wonder if you have ever seen some foreign girls, hehe." He whispered the last sentence in Li Qiwei's ear.

However, his wife happened to hear it.

Li Lin twisted her husband's waist fiercely and said, "You are the only one who is not behaving properly. Dad and mom are still here."

Li Zhongxing smiled and didn't care, then greeted his parents.

Li Qiwei quickly pulled his second brother to sit down.

The three brothers have a very good relationship.

The eldest brother Li Bokai is ten years older than Li Qiwei, while the second brother Li Zhongxing is five years older than Li Qiwei.

It can be said that Li Qiwei and Li Zhongxing were raised by their eldest brother since childhood.

Everyone was enjoying the meal, and laughter filled the entire room.

Considering that Li Qiwei had been very tired from the long journey, his mother did not let him drink too much.

However, this still cannot stop the enthusiastic atmosphere.

After the banquet, Li's father called the brothers Li Qiwei and Li Zhongxing to his study to discuss things.

The rest were busy with their own affairs.

Li San and Xiang Lan have to hand over their work respectively and then take leave to return to their homes.

Li's mother readily agreed and gave each of them 100 taels of silver as a reward for their excellent work.

He Yujie and the other two also said goodbye to Li Qiwei and prepared to go home. They were ready to follow Brother Li's arrangements at any time.

Hu Xizhong was not in a hurry. Instead, he went around the factory and quickly implemented the instructions from the third young master.

Li Qiwei gave each of them a month's vacation to relax at home.

Then I gathered enough energy and started working hard in the country.

In Li Tingzhao's study, father and his two sons sat together, preparing to discuss important matters.

Father Li first said, "Wei Er, tell us about what you have seen and heard in the UK over the past six years."

"Although we are in the country, we often see news about you in Shenbao."

"Don't worry if you laugh at me, but I don't understand what your achievements are at all."

"Quantum theory and relativity are just like the Book of Heaven."

"I knew you were knighted by the British Emperor. It really makes me feel so proud."

"My old friends all wrote to me to ask if it was true, hoping to get close to you."

At this time, Li Zhongxing also echoed: "Yes, Third Brother, I even checked your title."

"It's terrible."

"I guess you're the only person in the Qing dynasty who holds a British title."

"Britain is now the empire on which the sun never sets, and its knights are much more powerful than Baturu of the Qing Dynasty." Since it was a conversation between father and son, there were no taboos in their words.

So, Li Qiwei began to tell about what he had seen and heard, as well as the various things he had experienced over the years.

Although Mr. Li and Li Zhongxing didn't understand many things, it didn't affect their sense of awe and they were in a state of constant shock.

Especially after talking about Luo Fuyu's conspiracy, Li's father was frightened.

"But since I became a British knight, their tricks are no longer effective."

"Even if he had ten courages, he wouldn't dare to touch me."

Father Li nodded and said, "The family business was able to turn the tide and get through the difficult times thanks to you being conferred the title."

"The Qing dynasty would certainly not dare to offend Britain."

Then, Li Qiwei asked about the current domestic situation and the family's situation.

From Li's father, Li Qiwei gained a more detailed understanding of the Qing Dynasty.

Since the Qing court’s top leaders began to implement the new policy, the results have begun to show.

Especially the changes in the business field made the Qing Dynasty seem to have signs of revival.

Now the Qing government encourages the private sector to freely develop industry, rewards the establishment of industrial and commercial enterprises, and even encourages the organization of chambers of commerce.

These policies are conducive to the development of industry and commerce, as well as to social prosperity.

Li Qiwei sighed that the timing of his time travel was actually very good.

At this point in time, the Qing Dynasty had not yet completely perished, and although there were constant disturbances of varying sizes throughout the country, it was generally stable.

And the Qing government could still command the country.

However, its control ability is very weak, so Li Qiwei can develop it almost at will.

What education needs most is a peaceful and relaxed environment.

If I had traveled through time more than ten years later, with the chaos of warlords fighting each other in the country at that time, how could there be a place for education to germinate?

When your life is in danger at any time, who would have the heart to go to school and study?

Therefore, Li Qiwei wanted to take advantage of the years when the Qing Dynasty fell to squeeze its surplus value.

Build a good education system and cultivate a group of backbone people.

Even if troubled times come by then, he will surely have the power to protect himself and be able to protect these good seedlings and retain a bit of vitality for China.

As for the family situation, it is also very good.

My eldest brother Li Bokai was recently promoted to the position of commander of the new army.

It is probably equivalent to a battalion commander in later generations, who is in charge of hundreds of people and is very impressive.

After the Qing government implemented the New Deal, the New Army became a standing army, and its number increased significantly.

Therefore, it was reorganized into towns, associations, flags, battalions, teams, platoons and sheds.

The captain is the commander of a battalion and is considered a middle-level officer.

Li Bokai is able to take on this position at the age of 33, and is definitely a shining new star.

My second elder brother, Li Zhongxing, is now the clerk of the Experience Department under the Guangdong Provincial Administration Office.

The Qing Dynasty inherited the Ming system, and the government office in charge of the administrative affairs of a province or several prefectures was called the Provincial Administration Commission.

Its chief official is the governor, who has a huge say in civil affairs.

Under the governor were a number of non-permanent left and right councilors and left and right advisors who were responsible for tasks such as supervising grain production, supervising records, and dividing the guard posts.

Under the Provincial Administration Commissioner's Office, there are departments such as the Experience Office, the Review Office, and the Liwen Office.

The chief officer of the Experience Department was called Experience, one person, and of the sixth rank; the deputy or subordinate was called Dushi, one or two people, and of the seventh rank.

The main responsibility of the Experience Department was to manage the transfer of documents, which was somewhat similar to the secretariat of later generations.

So Li Zhongxing is in a low position but has great power, and is in charge of the wholesale of various types of documents.

Overall, the Li family is currently in a period of prosperity and its influence is growing rapidly.

He has impressive strength and connections in the military, political, and business circles.

Now that Li Qiwei has returned in grand fashion, he has brought a foreign background to the family.

This is a force that cannot be underestimated. Although it is invisible, it is deadly.

Then, Li's father asked about Li Qiwei's plan and what kind of career he planned to pursue in the country.

Li Qiwei told his father and second brother the truth.

Of course, he would not tell anyone about the core plan of the City of Science and secrets such as the atomic bomb for the time being.

However, even so, when Li's father and Li Zhongxing heard Li Qiwei's ambitions, they were greatly shocked.

Changing a country's education system is such a huge and important task.

Li Tingzhao also had frequent contacts with foreigners and had heard the story of the Iron Chancellor Bismarck.

The weak Prussia relied on the concept of building a strong country through education to accumulate strength and develop over many years, and finally unified Germany.

In today's era of booming technology, the role of education cannot be overstated.

Although Li Tingzhao himself did not understand science, he was not stupid. He knew the importance of schools, which were the foundation of a country.

But what his son is going to do is to raise the education level of China.

It is so difficult and so expensive.

In comparison, the industrial plan that Li Qiwei just mentioned is not very important.

However, Li Zhongxing was a little worried.

He was a traditional official under the Qing Dynasty system and naturally knew how difficult reform was.

The reason why he was not optimistic about Li Qiwei was that his third brother had no power or influence, so why should those education officials listen to him?

However, Li Qiwei's next words made both the father and son's brains crash.

"Uh, brother, you're right to worry."

"But Guangxu has already promised to let me be an official."

Father Li:? ?

Li Zhongxing: ???

(End of this chapter)