Lu Shi returned to Bernard Shaw's office.
Bernard Shaw smiled and said: "Actually, I just felt that it was impossible for you to accomplish this. Dealing with women...well, it is really difficult."
Lu Shi sat down,
He didn't regard himself as an outsider at all, and just poured tea from a cup.
"As the saying goes, 'To shoot a man first, shoot a horse, and to capture a thief first, capture the king.' I have thought about it just now. We need to take down the vanguard of the "Questions and Answers" first, and the others will naturally disperse."
These words sound like a mastermind behind the scenes.
Bernard Shaw complained: "The more I look at you, the more you look like a villain... Besides, isn't "Question and Answer" your poem? People are helping you become famous, and you have to deal with them."
It is indeed famous,
But thinking about the fans outside blocking the door, I still have to thank you.
Lu Shi smiled and said,
"Who said it's been dealt with? I just think the students are very energetic and I'm going to give them some work."
Suddenly, Bernard Xiao sat up straight and stared at Lu Shi,
"Professor Lu, do you want to teach in our school for a long time?"
If Lu Shi is willing to agree, it will definitely be a blessing for London Political Economics.
It can even be said to be a blessing for the British Empire.
Lu Shi waved his hand and said: "So far, LSE has not issued an undergraduate degree. Most of the students take general courses in economics. There are not many social subjects. I can't take them even if I want to. .”
Bernard Shaw couldn't help but sigh,
"It's only been five years since the school was founded, and there's nothing I can do about it."
There is a serious shortage of teachers in LSE, and Bernard Shaw, the school superintendent, is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice.
Lu Shi changed the subject: "At that time, I agreed to be a guest and made two requests. Did Mr. School Superintendent remember it?"
Bernard Shaw nodded,
Lu Shi’s request:
1. Just give lectures and do nothing else;
2. Students are needed to help with some work.
Bernard Shaw asked: "So there is work to be given to students? To a certain extent, this can be considered a long-term teaching."
According to the rules of the tutor system, teaching students can indeed be regarded as long-term teaching.
Lu Shi smiled and changed the subject: "Is there a student in our school named Solomon?"
Solomon…
Bernard Shaw was deep in thought, and suddenly thought of who it was, and introduced: "Tim Solomon. He also has a very good friend, Nikati Nikolic."
Lu Shi was a little surprised,
"As expected of Mr. School Superintendent, he is so familiar with the students."
Bernard Shaw's face turned red.
He still remembers the day he sent a telegram to Count Kimberley to recommend Lu Shi because he was criticized by two students.
Later, he specifically looked up the names of two students, who were Tim Solomon and Nikati Nikolic.
Of course, Bernard Shaw would definitely not admit this kind of "grudge-holding" thing.
He smiled and explained: "Do you still remember when you gave a guest lecture for the first time, a student asked you nineteen questions?"
Lu Shi was stunned,
"Is that Solomon?"
Bernard Shaw shook his head,
"No. That student was Nikolic, a Spaniard. At that time, I saw how seriously he asked questions and thought he was a malleable talent, so I inquired about him carefully, and also learned about Solomon."
This reason makes sense.
But Lu Shi always felt that something was wrong.
The two looked at each other,
"..."
"..."
"..."
There was an eerie silence.
Bernard Shaw looked away in embarrassment, pretending that what just happened had not happened, and asked: "What tasks are you going to arrange for them?"
Lu Shi hesitated slightly,
After a long time, he said: "I have been in contact with Editors Scott and Cooper for a long time. I want to be in the media... um..."
I don’t know what to say next.
However, Bernard Shaw misunderstood and nodded: "Are you going to start a newspaper? Well, this is a good choice. You are very good at writing novels and poems, and you are the founder of modern history. You can also write editorials. You can indeed be the editor-in-chief. .Start from the niche..."
Lu Shi interrupted: "No, I'm going to do a public opinion survey."
It is not difficult to understand what a poll is literally,
But what does this have to do with the media?
So Bernard Shaw still asked: "What is the 'opinion poll' you are talking about?"
Lu Shi explained: "Opinion surveys are based on an issue and ask relevant questions to some citizens, so as to 'accurately' reflect public opinion trends."
"this……"
Bernard Shaw still didn't quite understand.
In his eyes, an investigation is an investigation, which is objective, statistical, and summative.
The media is full of lies,
How can the investigation be linked to the media?
Looking at Bernard Shaw's expression, Lu Shi knew that the other person was still confused. He thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Superintendent, what do you think is the hot topic in Britain at the moment?"
George Bernard Shaw said: "Your Reply."
"puff!"
Lu Shi sprayed on the spot.
He wiped his face and said, "No, no, no, I mean current affairs hot topics, not gossip hot topics."
Bernard Shaw said: "It's nothing more than what is mentioned in newspapers every day, women's suffrage, protective tariff policy, military expansion and conscription, the Anglo-Boer War... By the way, there has been a lot of discussion about the United States recently."
Lu Shi said "hmm",
"Then let's call it conscription."
According to history, it was not until the end of 1915 that the British government passed the compulsory military service system because of World War I.
But this discussion has been going on for decades,
After all, Britain was always at war.
"Opinion polls can allow citizens to both support and oppose military service," Lu Shi said.
George Bernard Shaw was confused;
"You...what did you say?"
Lu Shi raised the corner of his mouth and said, "I'll ask, you answer. Are you worried about the increase in unemployed young people?"
Bernard Shaw nodded,
"Yes. But..."
“Are you concerned about a rise in juvenile crime?”
"Yes. But the problem is..."
“Do you think young people like to take on challenges?”
"yes."
"Do you think young people should put an end to looseness?"
"yes."
"Do you support the draft?"
"..."
"Yes or no?"
"yes."
Lu Shi spread his hands and said: "Of course, you said so many 'yes's' before, it is impossible to say 'no' to the last question. Otherwise, you will be slapping yourself in the face. Especially when the questioner is a beautiful woman When you're doing something, you're even less likely to want to slap yourself in the face."
Bernard Shaw hadn't reacted yet.
He was clearly opposed to military expansion, but why did he surrender to the enemy after some questioning?
Very outrageous!
George Bernard Shaw asked: "What about opposition to conscription?"
Lu Shi said: "You can use the same method. It's still the same old rule, I'll ask and you answer. First of all, are you worried about war?"
"yes."
“Do you think it’s dangerous for young people to learn to kill people with guns?”
"yes."
"Don't you agree with forcing people to take up arms?"
"yes."
"Are you opposed to military service?"
"..."
Bernard Shaw was shocked;
Completely and completely shocked,
He said incoherently: "How...how could...I didn't...I just..."
I can't even talk anymore.
Lu Shi smiled and patted Bernard Shaw on the shoulder.
"It's okay, Mr. Superintendent, it's not your fault."
Seeing the smile on Lu Shi's face, Shaw finally understood why Lu Shi classified opinion polls as a media tool.
As long as it is used properly, this thing can definitely produce any data you want.
Bernard Shaw couldn't help but think of a joke:
At midnight,
The thunder continued.
Little Jack asked weakly: "Dad, why does it keep thundering outside?"
The father replied: "Someone is lying."
Little Jack asked: "But it's the middle of the night, how can so many people lie?"
The father said: "Silly boy, the newspaper is printing toilet paper overnight~"
——
Bernard Shaw felt that Lu Shi's public opinion polls had the same effect.
