1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 361 Civilize the spirit and brutalize the body!
The establishment of the Chinese Science Society allowed Li Qiwei to legitimately guide the development of domestic scientific undertakings.

And with his joining, the society is bound to gain fame and become the leading group in the field of science in the country.

The advantages of this kind of folk science group are reflected in this era.

No matter how the domestic situation changes, an organization composed of a group of social elites will not be easily affected.

Moreover, since the members come from a wide range of professions, it is like capillaries, penetrating into every aspect of China's science and technology field.

Li Qiwei can also better plan those important industries instead of relying on Shanhe Group alone as before.

China's vast resources can be effectively mobilized and utilized through scientific societies.

The Science Society is his most powerful tool to make Chinese science stand at the top of the world.

After Ren Hongjun and the other two returned to China, they took the funds given by Li Qiwei and immediately invested in establishing the society.

With Li Qiwei's name, things became easier. The Chinese Science Society quickly became famous and attracted many aspiring people to join.

When they learned about the purpose of the Science Society, they all joined in and contributed their own strength.

Li Qiwei even asked He Yujie, Qian Wushi, and lecturers and professors from Huangpu University of Technology to join in.

The headquarters of the Science Society is still in Shanghai. After all, it is currently the most open place in China and can be exposed to the latest Western thought trends.

Moreover, in this era, anyone who can study science and technology will not come from a particularly poor family, and generally comes from the eastern coastal areas.

This is not to belittle the gap between the East and the West, but the true national conditions.

However, these can be gradually advanced and changed later.

The Science Society will hold its first general meeting of members in Shanghai on October 1915, 10.

The meeting will determine the rules and regulations, goals and objectives of the Chinese Science Society.

At the same time, the organization's structure and the heads of each department will be established.

As soon as the news came out, all the members went crazy.

Because the famous Professor Li Qiwei will be present on that day as the president and give a speech.

Many members of the Science Society came for Li Qiwei.

Therefore, he must show up and let everyone see the sincerity of the Science Society and his, Li Qiwei's, sincerity.

Let us work together for the scientific cause of China!
Considering Li Qiwei's current influence in the country, the day he sets foot in Shanghai is bound to cause a sensation!
Multimillionaire, great scientist, lord of the city of science.
Throughout history, his current achievements in the field of science have reached the pinnacle.

Li Qiwei went to Shanghai to attend the first conference, not only to help the Science Society establish its reputation, but also to have a deeper purpose.

Although the Chinese Science Society is only a loose civilian scientific group, its members are all elites of this era.

Therefore, this looseness is more reflected in the form of affairs rather than the spiritual core and operation of the community.

Ridgway wanted to build the Chinese Science Society into the Royal Society of Britain.

Moreover, due to the special characteristics of China, the Science Society's control over domestic science will far exceed that of the Royal Society of London.

Therefore, although he cannot return to the country often, he must exert his influence at all times.

Let all members who join know that Professor Li Qiwei will always be with them and work hard for their ideals.

As long as Ridgwell is here, faith in science is here.

As for whether he himself was involved in the specific matter, it is completely unimportant.

He is the totem and spirit of the Chinese Science Society.
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With the donation of three million taels and the establishment of the Science Society, the two major problems of education and science in the country were finally solved.

But Li Qiwei knew very well that now was far from the time for him to relax.

It’s all just beginning.

Both of these items are absolute bottomless pits of resources, and significant changes can only be seen after decades.

However, as long as the direction is right, Li Qiwei does not need to worry too much, and all that remains is to wait.

Although the first general meeting of the Science Society was on October 10, Li Qiwei needed to leave early.

At the invitation of Hantaro Nagaoka from the Land of Cherry Blossoms, Li Qiwei decided to go to the Land of Cherry Blossoms for a visiting scholar program on September 9.

Nagaoka Hantaro was very respectful to Ridgwell and wrote to him repeatedly, saying that he wanted to visit him in the City of Science.

Regardless of the future grudges, Li Qiwei still admires Nagaoka himself very much.

The other party, like himself, Michelson and others, has devoted his life to the country's scientific cause.

And it is relatively pure and does not involve politics.

If it weren't for historical issues, Li Qiwei would be willing to become good friends with the other party.

Therefore, he didn't really want to deliberately ignore Nagaoka Hantaro.

On the other hand, Li Qiwei also wanted to go to the Sakura Country to find out the truth.

What are their strengths, how far has their scientific level developed, what are the conditions of Chinese students studying there, etc.

Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.

Therefore, Li Qiwei asked Nagaoka not to come to Kuching, and he went directly to the Land of Sakura.

This move made Nagaoka Hantaro very happy. He felt that Li Qiwei was really giving him too much face.

So, he vigorously publicized the news that Li Qiwei would visit the Land of Sakura for study in the country, which instantly caused a huge sensation.

Unlike the previous trip to the United States, anti-intellectualism is currently prevalent in the United States, and academic science is not taken seriously enough.

The Sakura Country is completely westernized.

Therefore, the degree of their desire for great scientists is not something that a wealthy country like the United States can understand.

Li Qiwei's arrival is bound to drive all the scientists in Sakura Country crazy.

Worshiping the strong is their culture.

And Li Qiwei is the kind of person who is so powerful that he is invincible in the world, forcing everyone to kneel down and worship him.

He decided to depart from Kuching on September 9st and head to the country of cherry blossoms.

Afterwards, he will go directly from the Sakura Country to Shanghai to attend the Science Society conference.

On this trip to the Cherry Blossom Country, Li Qiwei plans to bring only two people.

One is the secretary Wang Zhengyang, and the other is the bodyguard Huo Xiuting.

At Li Qiwei's strong request, Li San had to go home for vacation to spend time with his wife and children.

Huo Xiuting was his junior fellow apprentice, who was introduced to Li Qiwei by him to serve as his bodyguard during this period.

At this moment, in the office of Wuya Hall.

The first time Li Qiwei saw Huo Xiuting, he couldn't help but exclaim:

"How can there be such a domineering person!"

Huo Xiuting, who is only 25 years old this year, may sound like a feminine name, but he is actually a very strong and masculine man.

He was not very tall, only about 1.75 meters, but he had a very strong aura.

If Li San's character is as calm as a mountain, then Huo Xiuting is a sharp-edged person.

In Li Qiwei's view, the pair of eyes seemed to be full of electricity, and it was obvious that his martial arts skills were extremely profound.

According to Li San's introduction, Huo Xiuting's Bajiquan skills were extremely powerful and he could fight as well as he did.

This is no wonder, Huo Xiuting is now at his prime age, and Li San is almost 40 years old.

Li Qiwei shook hands with Huo Xiuting warmly and thanked him for being his bodyguard.

Huo Xiuting was very excited, and quickly restrained his breath and said respectfully:

"It is my blessing to be your bodyguard, young master."

"If it weren't for my senior brother's introduction, I would never have met a great man like you in my life."

Huo Xiuting followed Li San and called Li Qiwei "Master".

Although he has superb kung fu skills, there is nothing he can do. Times have changed, and now guns and cannons dominate everything.

In his eyes, great scientists like Li Qiwei are terrifying beings who can develop more powerful guns and cannons.

No matter how hard you practice for decades, endure the hot summer and cold winter, even if you have mastered martial arts, you can still be knocked down by a single shot.

From seven steps away, the gun is fast; from seven steps away, the gun is both accurate and fast.

This was the worst era for martial artists, and it was also the time when traditional martial arts began to die out.

Li Qiwei had no way to deal with this.

This is the general trend of the world, it is unstoppable and cannot be changed by human will.

However, he could find a way to make up for it and keep a trace of fire, which was also the surprise he wanted to give Li San today.

He smiled and said, "Please sit down and chat slowly."

After the three of them sat down, Li Qiwei suddenly said with emotion:

"Third brother, you have been following me for almost 20 years."

After hearing this, Li San sighed and said, "Yes, Master."

"It's 15 years since I started at Cambridge University. If you include the time I spent in China before that, it's more than 20 years."

Li Qiwei smiled lightly and said self-deprecatingly: "If it weren't for your constant protection, I would have died in a foreign land."

"One Raymond is enough for me to drink several pots."

Li San also thought of the British boy who had wet his pants because of his fear, and said with a smile:

"That boy is just a coward who only bullies the weak and fears the strong. You can subdue him even without me, Master."

Li Qiwei chuckled.

At his current level, Li San's protection is more symbolic than practical.

If there is really a force determined to deal with him, Li San will be completely useless.

However, since his debut, Li Qiwei has maintained the principle of low-key development and not offending anyone.

Therefore, no major national force will openly deal with him.

If someone is really so cruel as to tear his face off, he will face overwhelming public opinion.

From then on, this country had nothing to do with science and technology.

No scientist dared to work for it.

At least, Li Qiwei had never heard of anyone in history trying to assassinate Einstein.

He wants a bodyguard to prevent those accidental incidents.

If you were shot by some unknown street thug, it would be a real injustice.

So, Li Qiwei thought of a way out for Li San.

"Third brother, do you have any ideas about your future?"

Li San was stunned and almost didn't react.

He asked with a slight tremor:

"Master, are you not going to want me anymore?"

Li San's words frightened Huo Xiuting who was standing next to him so much that he shuddered and felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

He secretly wondered if he was too outstanding and that was why the young master fell in love with someone else.

He saw everything the young master looked at him with just now, and it was obvious that he admired him very much.

There is a high possibility that I have replaced my senior brother.

If the master knew about this, he would probably shoot him to death.

What Li Shuwen cares most about is the harmony among his disciples and he will never allow any unjust actions.

Li Qiwei smiled in silence when he heard this. It was obvious that Li San had misunderstood.

"Haha, Third Brother, what are you thinking about?"

"I just think that you can't be my bodyguard for the rest of your life."

"When you are 50, who can you beat?"

"Leave the bodyguards to young people like Xiuting."

"You have more important things to do."

After hearing this, Huo Xiuting murmured nearby, "That's good, that's good."

Li Qiwei's joking words made Li San breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that the young master had not abandoned him.

However, as a warrior, what else can he do besides being a bodyguard? So, Li San asked, "Master, what is the more important thing you are talking about?"

"Is there anything more important than your safety?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qiwei raised his head slightly and looked through the window at the Kuching River outside.

The river water sparkled, just like his mood at the moment.

Soon, he came back to his senses and did not answer Li San directly, but smiled and said:

"I've heard of a saying in the Chinese martial arts community: there's the Jingwu Association in the south and the Warrior Association in the north."

Li San and Huo Xiuting were both stunned when they heard this, and then their demeanor suddenly changed.

This is the resonance of warriors.

"In 1910, Huo Yuanjia founded the Jingwu School in Shanghai."

"In 1912, several martial arts masters went on to found the Chinese Warriors Association."

"These two organizations should represent the pinnacle of Chinese martial arts."

"Countless martial artists come here to learn from each other, exchange skills, and spread martial arts."

“But I still feel a little regretful.”

"That is, most people still cherish their own skills and are unwilling to share their unique skills."

"This is also an old tradition in China. It is not uncommon in history for a teacher to starve his apprentice to death."

"With the rapid development of technology, fewer and fewer people are willing to practice martial arts, and the masters always keep a secret."

"If this continues, martial arts will inevitably die out!"

Wow!
Li Qiwei's analysis and judgment made Li San and Huo Xiuting feel sad.

They wanted to refute it, but they couldn't find any evidence to refute it.

People like their master Li Shuwen who are willing to teach everything they know are extremely rare in the martial arts world.

Many good kung fu skills have disappeared with the passing of our predecessors and cannot be passed down.

And the reason is exactly what Li Qiwei said.

Suddenly, Li San thought of something.

"Why did you bring this up for no reason, young master?"

"Could it be?"

For a moment, Li San's heart began to become restless.

A pair of eyes looked at Li Qiwei expectantly.

He knew that this omnipotent young master in front of him would definitely be able to solve the dilemma of Chinese martial arts.

Li Qiwei did not disappoint him and continued:

“So, I want to establish the Huaxia Martial Arts University in Borneo.”

"I will personally fund this and invite martial arts masters from all over the world to come here."

"Anyone who is willing to contribute his or her unique skills and pass them on to students."

"After evaluation, if he meets the standards, the school will grant him a professorship, which will ensure that he will have a comfortable life for the rest of his life."

"No need to worry about the apprentice betraying you after learning."

"Because everything he learned throughout his life has become a national treasure."

Li Qiwei sighed, "This can be regarded as the last spark of Chinese traditional martial arts."

“I just can’t bear to see it end.”

boom!
When Li Qiwei told them his plan, Li San and Huo Xiuting were completely stunned with shock.

They never expected that Li Qiwei would have such a plan.

"Oh my god, they're going to build a martial arts university."

"University, what a sacred word. Isn't it that only the literary stars in the sky are qualified to go to it?"

"When will it be their turn to go to college?"

Li San only felt a surge of heat in his heart rising up into the sky, turning his brain upside down and completely losing the ability to think.

His body couldn't help but tremble, and then a few tears slowly flowed down.

That's touching!

It turns out that the young master never looked down on martial arts, but regarded them as treasures.

He is probably the only one in this world who would not treat warriors as vulgar people.

Today, Huo Xiuting understood even more clearly what a god is like.

Young Master Li has never practiced martial arts for a day, but his martial arts level has surpassed himself by countless levels.

That is the difference between heaven and earth.

The other party is simply asking God to borrow another 500 years for Chinese martial arts!

Continuing the unique learning for the Holy Spirit!

Huo Xiuting was completely convinced and vowed to protect the young master with his life.

The other person alone represents the future of the entire martial arts world and is countless times more important than him, Huo Xiuting.

Looking at the shocked expressions of the two people, Li Qiwei did not feel incredible.

Anyone who studies martial arts would feel the same way after hearing his plan.

“Science and martial arts have never been in a hostile relationship, but rather a relationship of mutual learning and complementation.”

"Although a martial arts master cannot resist a gun."

"But what if this expert also holds a gun?"

"Then he is a super expert that makes the enemies tremble with fear."

"Martial artists have no need to be afraid of science. Instead, they should accept science, learn science, and use science."

"On the other hand, science and martial arts have different effects on the human body."

“One of the great men I admire most once said: Civilize the mind and brutalize the body.”

"Martial arts are not just a way to kill people. At the national level, they can improve the spirit of the people and make foreigners no longer dare to call us sick men."

“So, martial arts must be passed on.”

Li San and Huo Xiuting were completely stunned.

Although they didn't know who the young master admired the most, it didn't matter anymore.

The two were fascinated by this analysis of martial arts and science, and felt their hearts were sublimated.

Ridgeway joked:

"Third brother, maybe there will be a good seedling among your descendants in the future."

"I will specifically challenge masters from all over the world to promote Chinese martial arts and make them famous all over the world."

"When the time comes, I will give him the name Bruce and let him inherit my will."

"I conquered the spirit of Europeans and Americans with science, and he will conquer their body with martial arts."

Wow!
Li Qiwei's words made Li San extremely excited.

He immediately assured: "Master, don't worry, I will definitely train those bastards of mine well."

"If anyone is lazy and doesn't work hard on his martial arts, I will break his legs."

The three of them laughed.

Suddenly, Li San hesitated again and said shyly: "Master, I...I should be able to be a professor at Huaxia Martial Arts University."

No warrior can resist this temptation.

For thousands of years in China, professor has always been the privilege and symbol of literati.

I've never heard of a warrior being able to become a university scholar.

Yes, in the eyes of Li San and Huo Xiuting, the professors of this martial arts university are on the same level as the university scholars of the feudal dynasty.

Li Qiwei deliberately asked in surprise: "Ah, how can you be a professor?"

Upon hearing this, Li San immediately wilted.

It seems that I am still not qualified.

That’s right, there are so many veterans in the domestic martial arts world, it’s not yet Li San’s turn.

After all, being a professor is not about who has better martial arts skills, but about comprehensive qualifications, teaching, originality and so on.

Huo Xiuting was just about to speak up for Li San. After all, in his eyes, his senior brother was so awesome.

His spear skills were so unpredictable that he had already mastered them to the level of not causing any harm. He could be called the reincarnation of Zhao Zilong.

However, before he could speak, Li Qiwei said with a smile:

"Third brother, you are not going to be a professor, but a principal."

"I want you to be the president of Huaxia Martial Arts University."

"How is it, are you satisfied?"

boom!
This news was like a huge wave, which made Li San feel like he was struck by lightning and he was completely at a loss.

He is actually the president of Huaxia Martial Arts University!
Could it be that God was playing a joke on him?

Li San began to suspect that this was a dream.

He pinched his face hard.

It hurts!

Not a dream!
Li San suddenly woke up, and his eyes began to moisten again.

Li Qiwei should be proud enough to be able to move a great master twice in a row.

Li San choked up and said, "Master, how can I be the principal? No, no, no."

"There are too many seniors in the martial arts world. I don't dare to take on this important task."

Huo Xiuting was anxiously watching from the side, thinking that his senior brother was too naive.

What’s the use of seniors? They are not even worth a punch from him. They are all old guys who like to hide things.

But in this kind of situation, it was definitely not his turn to speak, so he could only shut up and keep hinting at Li San with his eyes.

Li Qiwei was not surprised by Li San's reaction, he knew Li San too well.

If Li San didn't refuse, he wouldn't be Li San.

So he smiled and said:

"Third brother, you should be the principal for both moral and logical reasons."

"Yu Qing, you've been with me for 20 years, I have to compensate you anyway."

"Huaxia Martial Arts University is funded by me personally, so I have the right to appoint the president."

"Yu Li, you are Senior Li Shuwen's most proud disciple, and a great master with a good background in the martial arts world."

"The most important thing is that you have traveled around the world with me and witnessed the different martial arts cultures of different countries."

"In terms of martial arts theory, you are even better than your predecessors because you have an international perspective and will not rest on your laurels."

"As president, you will be in a better position to control the future of the university."

"Therefore, this principal must be you."

Wow!
At this moment, Li San finally understood the meaning of the saying "A gentleman will die for his friend."

He changed his shy attitude and nodded heavily.

Although there are no words, it is enough to explain everything.

As for Huo Xiuting standing next to him, he had already started to make plans secretly.

"Senior Brother has been with the Young Master for twenty years and is now the president of the Huaxia Martial Arts University."

"Then I have been here for 20 years, so I am the second principal."

Li Qiwei didn't expect that under Huo Xiuting's domineering appearance, he had such a delicate heart.

(End of this chapter)