1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 393 Without Professor Li Qiwei, there would be no Wu Youxun today!

China.

When the news that Wu Youxun won the individual gold medal was announced, the whole of China was shocked.

Although the country is in a chaotic moment with no leader at the moment, it still cannot stop the people from feeling proud of this matter.

In the sacred field of science, China lags behind the West by hundreds of years.

A native Chinese, without studying abroad, actually won first place in a global competition.

Such an achievement is bound to drive people crazy.

Those who have not lived through this era cannot understand the frustration that the Chinese people felt at that time.

Since 1840, the West has used its powerful ships and artillery to shatter the Celestial Empire's dream of becoming a great nation.

From that moment on, countless Chinese people discovered that the world had been changing with each passing day and was developing at a speed no one could imagine.

However, China missed the best historical period due to the incompetence of the Qing Dynasty.

The gap between us and the West is getting bigger and bigger.

This gap exists in all aspects, including education, economy, military, etc., where people are being crushed.

And all this is because the West has mastered the power called "science".

Although science itself has no practical effect, the technologies derived from it have changed the world.

It can turn decay into magic, allowing limited manpower to control huge machines weighing thousands or tens of thousands of tons.

Today, the development of science and technology has exceeded the imagination of many Chinese people.

Electric light, telegraph, airplane.
At this time, the poor and remote northwest region is still similar to myths and legends.

Ordinary people have never seen it, let alone heard of it.

Only in the wealthy coastal provinces, where people were more exposed to new things, did they learn about science.

The emergence of Li Qiwei and the establishment of the Chinese Scientific Society have played a huge role in the popularization and penetration of science.

However, the more people understand what science is, the more desperate they become.

Especially those elites who are concerned about the country and the people have developed a fatalistic and pessimistic mood.

Because we are lagging far behind.

If it weren't for Li Qiwei's sudden appearance, this pessimism would be even more serious.

As a result, the top handful of elites will also be drawn into the Western fantasy.

However, now, the results of the first Physics Olympiad have completely shattered this idea.

Wu Youxun was far ahead of the rest and won the first place in the competition with a crushing attitude.

The Chinese group has even surpassed several European countries and is only behind the United Kingdom and Germany.

Before the start of the competition, not only Europeans and Americans could not imagine such a result, but the Chinese themselves did not even dare to think about it.

It's just like a fairy tale.

Yet, that’s exactly what happened.

It proves a belief: China is not weaker than any other nation!
"We have more than just one Professor Bruce."

"We can also produce talents like Wu Youxun in our own country."

“Our education is finally bearing fruit.”

"The soil of China can also produce the fruits of modern scientific education."

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Countless people cried with joy.

Wu Youxun's family situation soon became known.

This immediately shocked everyone.

Born in a poor mountain village, his parents are ordinary people who have never been to school.

Since childhood, I relied on my own efforts and entered middle school with excellent grades.

Then he was admitted to Huangpu University of Technology, which changed his destiny.

During this process, I had no help and relied entirely on my own hard work and talent.

It can be said that Wu Youxun’s growth trajectory has resonated with countless ordinary people.

What kind of prince will Xiangning?

This was most perfectly verified in Wu Youxun.

Although he did not expand the territory or become a general or a marquis, his achievements are even more admirable.

Because he demonstrated China's potential in science and education.

After China had suffered so much humiliation and failure, it defeated all countries fairly for the first time.

Let the world hear the voice of China.

The Chinese Science Society made a special report on this Olympiad.

A detailed interpretation of the difficulty of the questions in this competition, as well as the strength of contestants from various countries.

There are even first-hand interview materials from Wu Youxun.

Zhou Ren, director of the Liaison Department of the Chinese Science Society, interviewed Wu Youxun in person.

"Student Wu Youxun, first of all, congratulations on bringing glory to our country and achieving such brilliant results."

"thanks for your support."

"I have a question, and I'm afraid it's everyone's question. I hope Mr. Wu can answer it for me."

"Please tell me."

"As we all know, the last theoretical question of the Physics Olympiad shocked all students around the world."

“It’s just too difficult.”

"Among 25 contestants from 80 countries, only you, Mr. Wu, got the answer right."

"So the outside world gave you the nickname of a super genius."

"Student Wu, can you tell us what your mental state was like at that time?"

"What do you think is the most critical factor for you to solve this problem?"

Wu Youxun smiled.

"First of all, I would like to thank the leader of our Huaxia team, Professor Yan Renguang."

"The more than one year of training at Guangdong University was the time when I grew the fastest and gained the most."

"I was impressed by Professor Yan's profound knowledge of physics, which was of great help to me."

"Before this, I was very unfamiliar with topics like the Olympiad."

“Next, I would like to thank the other four good friends on the team.”

"We discuss and learn from each other every day, which is why we can improve so quickly."

“These are the important reasons why I was able to solve the last problem.”

"But there is one person who is crucial, even the only one who is important."

"He is also someone that the five of us from the Huaxia team would like to thank together."

Zhou Ren suddenly smiled. He gently pushed his new gold-rimmed glasses and asked:
"Oh? Mr. Wu, can you tell me who he is?"

Wu Youxun said in a solemn tone, as if on a pilgrimage:
"He is my most beloved principal, Professor Ridgway."

"Without Professor Li, there would be no Wu Youxun today."

"I grew up in a poor family and could not afford to go to secondary school."

"But thanks to Professor Li's education reform in China, I was able to enjoy preferential policies to reduce or waive my tuition fees."

"That's why my parents were able to do everything they could to support my studies."

"My father even left his hometown so that I could study and achieve success one day."

"After arriving at Huangpu Polytechnic University, I also received a very high scholarship because of my good grades."

"This money is enough to cover my four years of college expenses."

"The school has many policies that benefit students, and these policies were originally set by Professor Li."

“He said college is not a place to make money, but a place of education and hope.”

“We should not allow any talented student to lose the opportunity to go to college because of personal reasons.”

"It can be said that my parents gave me life, and Professor Li gave me hope."

"While studying at Huangpu Polytechnic University, I met many like-minded friends."

“We talk about science together and exchange learning experiences.”

“My favorite place is the library.” “It has all the latest achievements in the field of Western natural sciences.”

"All of this is inseparable from Professor Li's strong connections abroad."

"If you don't get respect from foreign countries, others won't give you the best things."

“So, even though I have never studied abroad, I have traveled around the world in the library.”

"I read everything, whether it's something I need to learn at undergraduate level or not."

"During the training camp, I thought about the theory of relativity."

“So I studied it carefully.”

"Of course, I'm not aiming too high."

"For example, general relativity, at my current level, is completely incomprehensible to me."

"As for the special theory of relativity, it is not difficult to understand it as long as you have a solid mathematical foundation."

"It is precisely because I watch a lot and think a lot that I can get inspiration during the competition."

"There was nothing special about my mental state at the time."

“It’s more like a natural progression.”

Wu Youxun's words made Zhou Ren feel dazed and his heart was filled with emotion.

At this moment, the meaning of education seems to be realized.

He finally deeply understood Professor Li's good intentions.

I also understood what a great thing the other party was doing.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

Zhou Ren felt that he had joined this grand reform.

After Wu Youxun's interview was made public, it immediately caused a huge sensation in China.

China has gone from being a feudal country more than a decade ago to now making great strides in the field of science.

This strong contrast made everyone dizzy.

Especially those elites who are determined to save the country feel a tremendous and unstoppable force.

The one who made all this possible was the well-known Professor Li Qiwei.

He and his Huangpu University of Technology are the leaders in China's education and technology fields.

Lead this ancient empire to regain its glory and awaken its powerful force.

At this moment, Huangpu University of Technology has become deified in the hearts of the Chinese people.

And its creator, Li Qiwei, was once again praised by countless people.

By now, Li Qiwei's fame couldn't be any greater.

He is as well-known as those top political bosses.

Even, to some extent, more famous than them.

This is what is called international influence.

Li Qiwei has now become a world-renowned figure.

Foreigners may not know who the big boss of China is, but they definitely know who Bruce is.

At the same time, the successful hosting of the first Physics Olympiad also made the City of Science famous.

Although there is only a solitary building there now.

But everyone knows that in the near future, it will be the scientific center of the whole of Asia.

And Wu Youxun is the most powerful person who came out of that science center.

Guangdong University, Guangzhou.

Xu Shoushang, Director of the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Education, Wang Jile, President of Guangdong University, and Yu Tianchi, Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, were laughing heartily in their office.

They all had close ties with Li Qiwei, so naturally they quickly became familiar with each other.

The three of them were happy from the bottom of their hearts that China had achieved such great results.

Xu Shoushang was so happy that he lost himself in joy.

"Damn, this is so refreshing."

"When the foreigners published newspapers before, they simply ignored Asia and China."

"It's like the competition is just for them in Europe and America."

"Now you've been slapped in the face."

Yu Tianchi said with emotion: "When I was working as a secretary for Professor Li, I thought about this day."

“But I didn’t expect it to come so soon.”

"I still remember clearly how shabby Whampoa Polytechnic was at that time."

“There are only a few teachers and a few dozen students.”

“But everyone’s face was shining.”

“That is the light of hope, the light of faith.”

"From that moment on, I decided that I must work in the education industry."

“Only education can completely change this country.”

Wang Jile deeply agreed with this.

He is the president of Guangdong University and has a deep understanding of this.

Especially after he went abroad for inspection, he realized how great Li Qiwei's layout was.

Even a saint cannot see that kind of far-sighted vision.

It seemed as if everything between heaven and earth was in the opponent's hands, and every detail would be revealed.

As a result, Wang Jile found the direction of his life again and devoted everything he had.

At this moment, he looked at the two people in front of him and said with a smile:
"Shou Shang, Tian Chi, you two should be happier than Wu Youxun and Ye Qisun."

"This time, I'm sure I'll be promoted."

The two felt a little embarrassed after hearing this.

But there were no outsiders here, so no one cared.

Xu Shoushang said: "The higher-ups want me to go to Jiangxi Province to serve as the director of the Education Department."

“We will strive to make Jiangxi a model province for education.”

Wang Jile and Yu Tianchi were both shocked.

Although this step seems to be a trivial one, its significance is extraordinary.

"Congratulations, Shou Shang. As long as you make achievements, you will be promoted to a high position in the cabinet in no time."

Yu Tianchi was promoted to the director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Education, and was truly in charge of education in the area.

Wang Jile was truly happy for them.

Although he himself did not receive any awards, his reputation in the domestic education community was at its peak.

He went from being a "feudal" official in the Qing Dynasty to the president of a modern university today.

This transformation allowed everyone to see Wang Jile's abilities and character.

He smiled and said to them:
"From now on, we can really help Qiwi."

"He was out there alone, blazing a new trail for China's science and technology education."

"We have to manage the rear area for him and provide a steady supply of talents of all kinds."

“Qiwi once said that one day in the future, the overall strength of a country will be evaluated based on its talent pool.”

“Not just the top talent, but also the tens of thousands of college students who are well qualified.”

The three of them looked excited; they could feel that the great future was just around the corner.

Their eyes all looked towards the direction of Borneo.

There, there is a man and a city who will be the hope for China's future.

At this point, Li Qiwei's career in education and science and technology in China has been officially laid out.

He has cultivated and supported the forces in politics, academia, industry, etc.

As long as the time is ripe and he raises his hand, hundreds of thousands of highly educated talents will emerge.

By then, not to mention the little boy, even the Tsar could be created.

(End of this chapter)