After hearing Lu Shi's point of view, everyone pondered.
Bakker said: "So, Mr. Lu thinks that the United States is far less powerful than imagined?"
This question is very difficult to answer.
On the one hand, the Brits consider the United States a staunch ally;
On the other hand, the British look down on the United States, because the independence of the United States benefited from the struggle between Britain and France for hegemony. If France, the enemy, had not intervened at both sides, the American militiamen who were fighting for nothing would not be able to defeat the British army.
In short, this is a very contradictory emotion.
The current of thought in the UK is so distorted. As an international student, Lu Shi had better retain his views as much as possible.
A hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he asked the other party: "Mr. Bakker, have you ever heard the saying, 'Your competitiveness depends on the opponent you choose'?"
Bakker secretly cursed the little fox, and then replied: "I haven't heard of it. But it's not difficult to guess its meaning from the words."
Lu Shi nodded,
"So, is the United States strong or weak? You don't need to ask me this question. Instead, you should ask the British gentlemen here. Because Britain and the United States are in a relationship of cooperation and competition, the essence of insulting the United States is to insult Britain, right?"
He has already thought about it. He will not answer directly any questions that may lead him to fall into a trap.
The Chinese are the ancestors of Tai Chi.
Bakker and Doyle couldn't help but look at each other, feeling extremely depressed.
After a while of silence, Buckle spoke again: "Then let's get back to the topic we just talked about. Regarding Britain's self-confidence, Mr. Lu, what do you think?"
This is so evil...
Lu Shi felt funny in his heart and decided to tease the other party.
He said: "I heard that the International League of Women's Suffrage Societies was established in the UK three years ago?"
Feminism!
good!
Lu Shi finally showed his liberal fox tail!
Everyone present was excited.
Scott frowned slightly, feeling that the topic of women's rights was too dangerous and it was best not to touch it.
He coughed lightly and said, "Mr. Lu, it's better not to talk about things you don't understand."
This reminder was too naked, and Bucker immediately realized that what Lu Shi was about to say must not have been reported to Cooper and Scott in advance, and it could not have been prepared in advance.
This situation is the easiest to show off.
Bucker interjected: "Mr. Scott, today's salon is for everyone to speak freely. How can you block people's mouths?"
As he spoke, Buckle walked over to the gramophone and put on the record.
Accompanied by elegant classical music, the scene did have a bit of a salon atmosphere.
Lu Shihao was busy arranging his clothes and said casually: "In 1890, the state of Wyoming in the United States had allowed women to have the right to vote in local elections. And in the United Kingdom...sigh..."
Buck's face flushed with excitement;
explain!
go on!
He almost opened Lu Shi's mouth to let Lu Shi continue to spew left-wing remarks.
Unexpectedly, Lu Shi suddenly shook his head and changed the topic: "That's not right. Who said that the American system is advanced? Can you gain confidence by blindly studying?"
The so-called "media has two mouths",
Positively speaking, Britain learns from advanced countries and dares to admit its shortcomings, which is a sign of self-confidence;
On the other hand, it is also a sign of self-confidence that Britain does not let other countries define what is advanced.
The room was eerily quiet,
Bucker opened his mouth wide, as if he could swallow two salted duck eggs.
Sudden,
"Ahahahahahahahaha!"
Scott couldn't help but burst into laughter.
As editor-in-chief of the Manchester Guardian, what could be more satisfying than seeing the editor-in-chief of The Times deflated?
It's so worth it to be able to attend this Laoshizi Salon with Lu Shi today!
Scott looked at Buckel like a clown, and said to himself that this old boy was singing, chanting, and fighting, and he didn't take advantage of anything. Now he has almost used all the 18 martial arts, and he watched until he had afternoon tea. It's time, just let him stay where he can to cool down.
He said to Lu Shi: "Mr. Lu, I appreciate some of your methodologies for understanding the rise of the United States and would like to invite you to write for the Manchester Guardian."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone next to him also spoke: "Mr. Lu, you can consider the Daily Telegraph."
This man's name is John Le Sage, editor-in-chief of the Daily Telegraph.
The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1855 and is published by the Telegraph Newspaper Company. As the largest-selling national "premium" daily newspaper in the UK, it is the mouthpiece of the Conservative Party.
Saatchi is poaching in public.
Scott's eyes flashed, and he said in a low and dangerous tone: "Old John, the "Daily Telegraph" has a compact layout and extensive content, and its articles are shorter than those of "The Times" and "Manchester Guardian." Mr. Lu’s editorial must be a large article, so it’s a bit different from yours, right?”
Saatchi sneered,
"Aren't you acclimated? If you are acclimated, then the Financial Times is the most suitable place for Mr. Lu's article."
This is a taunt.
In modern times, the Financial Times is undoubtedly one of the most professional newspapers in the world. It features large articles and its readers are mostly elites. The price is extremely high.
But in Britain in 1900, this kind of professional newspaper was only third-rate, or even not first-rate.
Saatchi said to Lu Shi: "Mr. Lu, for your article, we can publish a column."
This invitation is very sincere.
I have to say that Sachi is indeed the number one figure.
In the age of great strife, he ran the Daily Telegraph from 1888 to 1923, a full 36 years, no worse than Scott.
Such a person has good vision.
By this time he had already seen that Lu Shi was neither conservative nor liberal.
Because when Lu Shi discusses feminism, he is more like a bystander, or a pure utilitarian, so he can try to win over him.
Sa Qi didn't reply when he saw Lu Shi, and added more fuel to the fire.
"An editorial, £30."
Everyone took a breath,
30 pounds! ?
A senior writer from the Palace of Westminster is probably at this price.
What a thousand gold to buy horse bones!
Lu Shi took a deep look at Sa Qi and was secretly shocked.
It is true that I can deceive people by relying on the foresight of time travellers, but if I just talk about resourcefulness and courage, compared with the top people in 1900, I am afraid that I may not necessarily have an advantage. Therefore, I must be extremely careful in the future.
On the other side, Scott was also a little anxious.
He said: "We, the Manchester Guardian, are offering 35 pounds for an article."
The bars are on both sides.
Lu Shi didn't want to be roasted on the fire, but it was even more impossible to give up and say not to write at this time.
He pondered for a moment, walked to Scott, and asked in a low voice: "Mr. Scott, can I write for both sides at the same time?"
Scott frowned in thought.
After a long time, he looked at Sachi,
The latter seemed to understand, paused slightly, nodded slowly, and then stood up and said: "Mr. Lu, Editor-in-Chief Scott, we will discuss the specific matters later. Sorry."
He held the bowler hat in his right hand, saluted apologetically in all directions, and slowly left the room.
Everyone was stunned,
Someone whispered: "Salon...um...is the salon over?"
With these words, their eyes were all locked on Doyle.
Isn’t Sherlock Holmes the protagonist today?
