1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 363 What is true power?

Chapter 363 What is true power?
The news that Li Qiwei had arrived in the Sakura Country spread throughout the country like a typhoon, instantly causing a huge sensation.

Countless people in Sakura are crazy about his arrival.

Teachers and students from various universities, as long as they were able, were rushing to Nagasaki.

Everyone wanted to see the famous Professor Li Qiwei.

The man who is worshipped by scientists all over the world is the God of Science in Asia.

He alone raised Asia's status in the scientific community.

In this era, ordinary people have very strong filters for scientists, which is far from the sad phenomenon of professors becoming beasts in later generations.

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 in the hope that he could visit and give lectures.

As for China at that time, half of the cultural circles were mobilized and countless connections were used just to get Einstein to stay for a while.

And now, Li Qiwei's status has surpassed Einstein at that time.

So, you can imagine the sensation he caused.

This is another country that is extremely strong-minded. In the field of science, strength is everything. No matter what theoretical achievements you have, you cannot just brag about them.

Why is the phenomenon of seniority-based promotion so serious in the scientific field in later generations?

It's very simple, because those people have no outstanding results.

We all have the same dish, but we have to be ranked according to seniority.

If we throw the current Li Qiwei into the future, who can rank ahead of him?

This is actually quite sad.

As the branches of science become more and more specialized, a person can only work in a very small scope throughout his life, and it is difficult to achieve earth-shaking results.

Many masters and doctoral students in later generations have research topics that sound very impressive, but in fact most of them are just experts in permutations and combinations.

The term "scientific research migrant worker" is very vivid and appropriate.

It is said that some research institutes have even outsourced all the standardized work such as culturing cells and preparing reagents to middle-aged women.

Because the aunties can do it better and faster than the graduate students.——
Nagasaki City is the most famous city on the west coast of Kyushu Island, the land of cherry blossoms, and is also the capital of Nagasaki Prefecture.

It is only 800 kilometers away from Shanghai and has been a bridge connecting China and the Land of Cherry Blossoms since ancient times.

Nagasaki is also one of the earliest ports opened in the Land of Sakura. Countries such as Britain, Portugal, and the Netherlands all have close exchanges with the Land of Sakura through Nagasaki.

So it is a very developed transportation hub city.

There are villas, churches and other buildings with European characteristics, which are full of exotic style.

However, the education here is relatively backward compared to Tokyo, Osaka and other places.

There is only one school in Nagasaki today, which was a medical school built by the Dutch at that time.

The level of this school is totally unworthy of Li Qiwei's status.

So after discussion, Nagaoka Hantaro and others decided to hold this academic lecture in the most famous hotel in Nagasaki.

After Li Qiwei rested in the hotel for a day, Wang Zhengyang came to report the next morning:

"Principal, there is a Chinese student named Li Leting who is visiting us."

After hearing this name, Li Qiwei thought for a while and said:

"Tell him to wait for me in the reception room. I'll be there later."

One of the purposes of Li Qiwei's trip to the Land of Sakura is to understand the situation of Chinese students studying here.

The overseas students in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China were all very distinctive.

Either very lazy or very hardworking.

The most well-known of these is probably Hu Shi's diary.

At this time, Hu Shi was 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 new diary on July 7th to urge myself to work harder next semester.”

"First I need to finish reading Shakespeare's Henry VIII."

"July 7th, playing cards."

"July 7, Hu Shizhi, oh Hu Shizhi, how could you be so depraved! Have you forgotten the study plan you set earlier?"

"The Master said: I examine myself three times a day."

"This can't go on like this!"

"July 7th, playing cards."

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Li Qiwei guessed that Hu Shi was playing cards with Zhao Yuanren.

So, even those big guys were so lazy when they were studying abroad, let alone ordinary people.

In this comparison, Lu Xun not only worked hard, but also changed his major. He was definitely studying seriously, not just playing cards.

Li Qiwei was very curious about the mental state of international students at this time.

Therefore, he wanted to meet this brave Li Leting.

The other party was the first one who dared to take the initiative to find me. It seemed that he had a lot of ideas in mind.

You know, with Li Qiwei's current status and position, few people would dare to visit him unless they really had something to discuss.

It is extremely rude to waste the boss's time.

Ren Hongjun and the other two were trying their best because the Science Society was such a big event.

But if he were an ordinary student who had done nothing and had not learned any skills, he would definitely not dare to come.

Because once Li Qiwei dislikes him and the news gets out, his future will be over.

Therefore, this Li Leting is definitely not an ordinary person.

While thinking about these things, Li Qiwei tidied his clothes and went downstairs to meet the young man.

In the reception room.

Li Leting, 26 years old this year, is excited.

He never expected that he would actually get to meet the legendary Professor Li Qiwei.

The other party had already been famous in China more than a decade ago, and he was still a child at that time.

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 talent for science at all.

However, he has another talent, which is that he loves politics very much.

Therefore, he chose politics as his major.

Like many progressive young people of this era, Li Leting began to explore ways to save the country and the people after he became an adult, and vowed to transform China.

In 1913, he went to the country of cherry blossoms 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.

Therefore, he desperately hoped that someone could give him an answer.

And Li Qiwei is the most high-end big shot he can get in touch with.

In Li Leting's eyes, people like Li Qiwei have a vision that goes beyond China and looks to the entire world.

The other party will definitely be able to answer your questions.

Therefore, he plucked up his 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 people who was seeking attention.

When Li Qiwei entered the reception room, he saw a young man sitting there with his head down in deep thought.

Even without seeing the other person's face, Li Qiwei could feel a kind of vigorous energy.

This young man is full of power!

Li Qiwei likes to talk to young people like this.

"Hello, student Li." Wow!
Li Leting, who was still in deep thought, was suddenly startled. He quickly looked up and stood up.

He was also among the welcoming crowd yesterday. Although he did not see Li Qiwei's appearance clearly, he could tell that the man in front of him had a unique temperament.

You can’t go wrong!
It’s the legendary Professor Li!
Li Leting was so excited that he was at a loss. His behavior just now was a bit rude. He didn't even notice the other party had arrived.

"Professor Li, I'm so sorry. I was distracted just now."

"I hope you can forgive me."

Li Qiwei laughed and didn't care.

"Relax, don't be so nervous."

"You international students are all China's elites. I really enjoy communicating with you."

"Come, sit down and talk."

After Li Qiwei finished speaking, he sat down first.

Li Leting secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't expect Professor Li to be so approachable and had none of 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: "I heard Zhengyang tell me that you are a top student at Waseda University, Leting."

"What's your major?"

Li Leting replied: "The student is studying politics, mainly studying Western politics."

Li Qiwei nodded and said, "Yes, the country is in great need of political elites right now."

“The development of the West is very inspiring to us.”

“You really need to study it carefully.”

"However, when studying abroad, you must not spend your days just playing cards, drinking, and picking up girls."

"Uh." Li Leting was suddenly extremely embarrassed.

It’s not that he himself has these bad habits, but most of the international students around him are like this.

In fact, many international students come here to gild their resumes. They just hang out in the country of cherry blossoms for a few years and then return as high-end talents.

They started out as backbone figures in various fields and held the lowest section-level official position.

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 obediently.

Li Qiwei then asked: "What do you want to see me about?"

When it comes to the issue, Li Leting immediately sits up straight, his expression becomes serious, and there is even a hint of indignation.

He said excitedly:

"Professor Li, I have only one purpose for coming here today."

"Please teach me how to save the country!"

After saying that, Li Leting suddenly stood up and bowed deeply.

Li Qiwei was stunned when he heard this, and looked at the young man in front of him with mixed feelings.

With people like this, China will surely be able to revive.

He took Li Leting's hand, asked him to sit down, and said:

"Don't be anxious, speak slowly."

Li Leting seemed to have thousands of things hidden in his heart, and he couldn't help but express them.

"After the success of the Xinhai Revolution, I thought that China's revival was imminent."

"I didn't expect Yuan Shikai to steal the fruits of the revolution."

"And now, he is actually going against the grain and trying to claim the throne. How ridiculous is this."

“This is simply a step backward in history!”

Of course Li Qiwei knew about this matter, which is now the top news in the country.

Countless people cursed in the newspapers, and of course these newspapers were soon closed down.

A movement to oppose Yuan Shikai is now brewing in the country.

Li Leting continued to say sadly: "Professor Li, where do you think China's future lies?"

"I studied Western politics. Britain was governed by a constitutional monarchy and became the most powerful country in the world, known as the Empire on which the Sun Never Sets."

"The United States no longer has a monarch, but it has still become the world's number one industrial power."

"Its industrial output value accounts for more than half of the world's total."

"The annual steel production of a single factory in the United States is more than that of all the factories in China combined."

“What a huge disparity.”

"But why don't these ideas work in China?"

“I raised this question in class, and the professor’s answer didn’t convince me.”

"Principal Li, your vision is much higher than mine. Can you tell me the reason behind this?"

Li Qiwei looked at Li Leting quietly. He could see the innocent heart in the other's eyes.

Li Leting is the epitome of countless progressive young people.

They are full of passion and fearless.

However, because of their youth, they often fall into confusion and cannot find the right direction.

So I took a lot of detours.

Since Li Qiwei is here, although he cannot give the answer, he can give hints.

So he said with emotion:
"Over the years, I have traveled to many countries in Europe and America."

"England, France, Germany, the United States, etc."

“I have met kings, prime ministers, ministers, mayors, scientists, writers, capitalists and other people.”

“Although I can’t say that I have a deep understanding of every country, I have done some research on why they are so powerful.”

“In my opinion, everything can be summed up in one word.”

“That’s the background.”

Li Leting was puzzled when he heard this, "Background color?"

He had never seen this word in a book.

Li Qiwei suddenly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bustling crowd outside the hotel. Li Leting also hurriedly stood up and followed him.

“Every country has its own different background.”

"It is the most essential characteristic that can represent 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 that there must be a hidden meaning behind Professor Li's question, so it was definitely not a big deal.

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 a group of people who have never made their voice heard in newspapers."

"They don't understand what politics you studied, Leting, and they don't understand what physics I studied."

"But they have the most simple understanding: who is good to them and who is bad to them."

"They are the true background of China."

"How can we unite them to unleash a force that can change the world?"