Li Yu really didn't expect that he would be on the front page in this life! And it was on the front page of the Qing Dynasty, which was really interesting!
Ding Haoliang brought him a copy of "The Times" and a copy of "Beijing-Tianjin Times" (also known as "Tianjin Times"), and said with a smile: "I didn't expect you to be quite photogenic!"
The photo on the front page of the newspaper showed Li Yu. The accompanying text claimed that Li Yu was a "very excellent scientific theorist" and was highly recognized by the European scientific community. Barabala said a lot.
As the world's leader in newspapers at the time, The Times was somewhat conservative in its rhetoric.
The Beijing-Tianjin Times, founded in Tianjin, was much more "down-to-earth" in its reporting: it first praised the Nobel Prize, and then mentioned that Li Yu had almost surpassed Röntgen, who had just won the Nobel Prize; Then he praised Lord Kelvin, and deliberately raised his title, and then wrote about Lord Kelvin's invitation to Li Yu...
In short, the skill of showing off after a meal is to play like a thief, and it immediately makes Li Yu look very tall.
At this time, the Qing Dynasty was suppressed by the foreign powers in all aspects. It was very aggrieved, and suddenly it felt like it had found an outlet. Especially those educated scholars, although they don’t understand X-rays or diffraction, they can still praise others!
These two newspapers are mainly published in the concession, and their circulation is not large, but explosive news always spreads quickly. Many people know about it and want to buy a newspaper. The newspapers naturally flow into the concession quickly. everywhere.
The Times' circulation capacity is not very strong, but the Beijing-Tianjin Times, which is located in Beijing and Tianjin and has a printing plant, is familiar with the domestic market and sensed business opportunities early. After the first edition was printed, the workers did not stop for a moment, and immediately We started working in two shifts, printing non-stop.
Fortunately, it was still a weekly newspaper at that time, so you didn’t have to worry about “the news not being new” if you printed too many copies.
Even so, newspapers are still in short supply. Originally priced at 10 cents, a copy quickly sold for 50 cents on the market, and many were bought in advance by scalpers.
——I didn’t expect that everyone would have to endure the scourge of scalpers a hundred years ago!
This is still the price in Tianjin, but it is even more outrageous in Beijing. It has been sold to a high price of eighty or ninety yuan, which can be regarded as expensive in Luoyang.
What is even more shocking is that it was precisely because of this powerful announcement that the Beijing-Tianjin Times made a huge profit, and the market suddenly opened up. The newspaper will soon announce its conversion to a daily newspaper in October this year!
Li Yu would never have imagined that he would indirectly affect the business layout of a newspaper.
The guild hall outside Beijing's Xuanwu Gate was where officials who came to Beijing to take exams gathered. It was also an important cultural exchange area for students from all over the country. Students from all over the country gathered together at this time and also read the contents of the newspapers.
"Hey, let me tell you, take a look at this: The President of the Royal Society of Great Britain and a noble Lord both said that the author of the article, Li Yu, has reached the level of a first-class scholar and is not inferior to any top scholar."
"The Royal Society of Great Britain sounds very powerful." Many people did not have newspapers in their hands, so they had to listen to others read.
"Elsewhere, a Nobel Prize winner named Roentgen praised him for surpassing himself and reaching a new height."
"What is the Nobel Prize? Is it also very powerful?"
"Who knows, I've never been to Britain! But it's really amazing. I didn't expect foreigners to praise us Chinese."
"It seems there is something to Western learning."
"That's right! I think back then the emperor also followed Kang Liang's suggestion to establish Western schools. What if..."
One person quickly covered his mouth and said, "Stop talking!"
Of course, there are many who don’t care:
"Tch! It's just a weird technique. I've been studying for almost forty years, but why haven't I read a single word he wrote? Now foreigners know about it first? I guess they just want to do what foreigners like!"
"That cross-ray, the name sounds funny! Can't you even write? Cross-ray, it's so funny!"
"For such a mess to win a Nobel Prize, foreigners really know how to amuse themselves! Besides, what does it matter if they win a prize? Can they beat Japan?"
Outside the hall, two students from Zhejiang, He Yujie and Feng Zuxun, became more and more excited as they watched. Feng Zuxun, the older one, said, "That's great. I say we Chinese can definitely learn Western learning!"
He Yujie also said: "Yes, it is so inspiring to be recognized by the Royal Society. I am sure we can do the same!"
"The article mentioned that Mr. Li Yu will take the entrance exam for the Capital University this year. Let's apply for this school too!"
"That's what I mean. This is the way to strengthen the country. I'm going to find Mr. Li Yu!"
Feng Zuxun continued excitedly: "I have been waiting in the capital for a year. I thought that the Capital University would not resume school, so I almost went to Tianjin Beiyang University. This time, it's better. Since Mr. Li Yu has made his choice, I I also decided to apply for the Capital University!"
The Ministry of Rites also received the news today. Although they usually don't care about Western learning, it still involves exams and is their job.
He Fangxu, the head of the Ministry of Etiquette, found Li Yu in the Tongwen Hall: "Oh my! Mr. Li Yu, there is a saying that says, if you see three people, you should look at me with admiration! I didn't expect that in just a few months, you have already become famous overseas. It's really... It makes me so admire!”
Li Yu quickly said politely: "Master He, I have to thank you more! If you hadn't agreed to let me stay in Tongwen Hall, I wouldn't be where I am today."
He Fangxu laughed and said: "Little brother, you are really humorous. By the way, this visit is not only to congratulate you. I heard that you are now living in Prince Qing's Mansion, and I'm afraid you have moved out now."
"Why?" Li Yu asked doubtfully, he lived well, why would he move out!
"According to regulations, although you don't have an official position or fame, you have enough fame, and it's fame among foreigners. So I'm afraid there will be a lot of people looking for you in the future, and foreigners don't understand etiquette. If they continue to live in the palace, Firstly, coming in and out will delay the palace's own affairs, and secondly, his status as a student assistant will be unseemly."
Li Yu suddenly realized that he was indeed a member of the Ministry of Rites. He had so much to think about!
But since everyone had said so, Li Yu could only nod his head and said, "Thank you, Chief He, for reminding me."
He Fangxu continued to laugh: "I think the prince also means the same thing. Of course, I am not driving you away."
Li Yu said: "I understand, I understand."
"If it's more convenient, you can rent a house close to the palace." He Fangxu did not forget to remind him of the previous sentence.
Li Yu nodded again to show that he understood, but he was muttering in his heart: Brother, do you know how expensive the housing prices are nearby?
But it's not a bad thing to move out. There are too many rules in the palace. If you rent a house by yourself, you will indeed have more freedom.
Moreover, Li Yu was annoyed when the servants in the palace shouted "slaves, slaves" every day. He did not want to get infected with the bad habits of those Manchu dignitaries.
