Theodore Roosevelt was a very successful president in American history. After all, he was able to reach the Presidential Hill, alongside Washington and Lincoln.
He has always followed
The "Monroe Doctrine" is the so-called isolation policy: Europe cannot interfere with the affairs of the European powers, and Europe cannot interfere with American affairs.
To put it bluntly, the United States pursued the Monroe Doctrine because it wanted to treat the entire America as its own backyard. It can be said to be the earliest form of hegemonism.
But the United States talks about isolationism and has begun to engage in isolationism again in recent years.
"Open door" is typically an expansionary policy. Old double standard. Theodore Roosevelt's distant nephew, Franklin Roosevelt, later became president. This four-term World War II president was even more famous and was generally known as Roosevelt Jr.
The president at this time was Theodore Roosevelt. Not long after waiting, Roosevelt met with several people.
The name "White House" was also given by Roosevelt, and he also completely renovated the White House, but at this time there was no famous Oval Presidential Office.
"Hello, Mr. President." Liang Cheng and Li Yu first said hello to Roosevelt. The old Roosevelt said: "Hello, Mr. Ambassador from the East, I'm sorry to meet you now." After saying a few routine official words, Liang Cheng said: "Mr. President, my biggest task this time is to open up the channels for my Qing Dynasty to stay in the United States. Channel, you know that I am in the fourth batch of young children studying in the United States, and I know that your country has excellent education." Roosevelt had already roughly understood Liang Cheng's intentions from Secretary of State Haiyin, so he said: "This matter can indeed be brought to the table. Our agenda, but the specific terms still need to be drawn up." Of course Liang Cheng knows what the United States wants, and they will definitely have to put forward some conditions, but in order to allow students to study in the United States, Liang Cheng can accept any conditions as long as they are not too excessive.
Liang Cheng said: "Mr. President can naturally make suggestions based on your interests. I don't have to hide it. Our biggest interest is to be able to send students to study in the United States." Old Roosevelt said: "Sir, you are really frank. Don't worry, this is It is a normal cultural exchange matter. In view of the attitude of your country and the Ambassador, I will definitely push it forward as soon as possible." Liang Cheng said: "We also hope that Mr. President will push it forward as soon as possible, because there are already more and more outstanding students from the Qing Dynasty. Go to Japan to study, it’s close and the tuition is low.” This sentence is a bit confusing.
Li Yu thought that Liang Cheng did have some diplomatic skills: the Qing Dynasty had no strength, so it tactfully used Japan to talk things over, which was also a method that weak countries had to adopt in diplomacy.
Although today's international situation is not as complicated as before World War I and World War II, it is definitely much more troublesome than the era Li Yu lived in more than 100 years later.
Nowadays, Japan and Russia are at war with each other in the Northeast, and anyone with a little discernment can see that a war between the two countries is imminent.
Britain's policy is not to allow any overly powerful country to appear on the European continent, and if it does, it will unite other countries to deal with it. This was how France and Napoleon were suppressed in the early years.
Now that Tsarist Russia is desperately expanding, it has long become a thorn in the side of Britain, so Britain's goal is to prevent Tsarist Russia from becoming too powerful.
In the famous Crimean War more than fifty years ago, Britain and several countries successfully blocked Tsarist Russia from advancing westward.
Tsarist Russia also quickly understood that it was not a match for these established powers and could not go west, so it turned its attention to the east.
Vladivostok is a good port, but no matter how good it is, it cannot compare with ports like Dalian. Vladivostok inevitably has hundreds of days of freezing periods every year, and there are also heavy fogs in summer and autumn, which often prevent ships from docking.
As a port on the inland sea, Dalian has much better conditions. Tsarist Russia's biggest wish for hundreds of years is to have a good outlet to the sea. Obviously Vladivostok cannot satisfy them, so it covets the Northeast region so much.
This was the motive behind Tsarist Russia's eastward expansion. However, Britain did not want Tsarist Russia to get what it wanted. At first, Britain wanted to support the Manchu Qing Dynasty to resist the eastward expansion of Tsarist Russia, but they did not expect that the Manchu Qing Dynasty mud could not support the wall. Tsarist Russia's Siberian Railway's Manchuria branch line has now been built in Dalian, which is also jaw-dropping.
Britain had no choice but to turn its attention to Japan. In the eyes of most European countries, including the emerging United States, Tsarist Russia is an upstart, second-rate country, and will never be allowed to grow.
Japan is obviously much weaker in their view. The British did not expect what Japan could do, but they were able to defeat the Qing court on the battlefield, so the British felt that Japan was still stronger.
But they never imagined what Japan would become like in the future. The United States does not want to get involved in the Russo-Japanese War, but it feels that Japan has a slight chance of winning. Once Japan defeats the obviously powerful Tsarist Russia, its influence will definitely be much greater than defeating the backward Qing court.
Since then, the United States has actually been actively mediating the Russo-Japanese War, but by the end of the war, both Japan and Russia were exhausted and could no longer hold on.
The United States intervened and the two countries ceased fighting. Theodore Roosevelt even won the Nobel Peace Prize for it.
In short, there is a lot of information hidden in this sentence. This is how diplomats talk. The same applies to the era 100 years later. I don’t understand the international situation very well and I don’t understand why the diplomats said that.
Of course, Old Roosevelt understood what Liang Cheng meant, so he said: "The choice lies in your country and your students. But we hope that the Qing Dynasty will know that the United States is now a more enlightened and powerful country than Japan, and our university education level is absolutely It cannot be compared to Japan." Roosevelt quickly pressed Japan and raised his own hand.
Liang Cheng then followed up with a compliment: "It is because of the openness and strength of the United States and the fact that I have studied in the United States for many years that I hope to allow our students from the Qing Dynasty to go to the United States again." Old Roosevelt knew that Liang Cheng was giving steps, but As the President of the United States, he would definitely not follow Liang Cheng's words step by step, so he turned to say: "Ambassador should remember that it was not us who drove away the international students back then. In fact, it was your country that recalled the students." The last batch of children studying in the United States. Tong was probably recalled by the Qing court in 1881.
The reason is quite ridiculous, because these students were only teenagers when they went to the United States. Growing up in the United States, they inevitably understood some ideas. In order to look more like modern people, many of them cut off their braids.
This was intolerable to the senior officials of the Qing court. There were students who joined Christianity before, and they were more or less acceptable. Cutting pigtails really touched the ridiculous bottom line of the conservatives in the upper echelons of the Qing court, so they recalled all the young children, for fear that advanced Western ideas would become
"Flood Beast". Even Mark Twain persuaded then-U.S. President Grant to reverse the Qing decision through Li Hongzhang, the governor-general of Zhili, but it was too late.
For this matter, Li Hongzhang went to court many times, but it still didn't help. However, more than 20 years have passed, especially after the defeat of the Sino-Japanese War and the Gengzi National Disaster. Basically, everyone except the Qing royal family knew that they must learn from others and that some things should be changed.
In addition, these international students are indeed of high standard, and the Qing court is now a little helpless to accept them. It can be regarded as a failure. After all, the Manchu royal family and the Eight Banners can no longer produce a decent talent.
Soon the great power in the DPRK will fall into the hands of Yuan Shikai and Zhang Zhidong. As for the apparently most powerful minister Yi Kuang, he is only interested in money. How can someone with such obvious handles outplay Yuan Shikai.
Liang Cheng said: "What the president said is absolutely true, but times have changed, and young children like me studying in the United States can already hold high positions. From this, you can see how much we respect your country's education." Old Roosevelt told Liang Cheng's attitude was very helpful, and he replied: "That's true. But it is inevitable that past lessons will repeat themselves. We also need to inspect the international students in your country. We can no longer let your country drive you. You know, this is not civilized." Liang Cheng said : "The president's proposal is very realistic. I also feel that our students should be allowed to study in the United States after acquiring preliminary knowledge, otherwise it will take too long." Young children like Liang Cheng who study in the United States have to study in the United States for about 13 years, and then add two years. Years of travel, 15 years in total.
It is indeed too long. After such a long time, according to common sense, international students will have a greater sense of belonging to the United States after they have studied and grown up in the United States, so the approach must be changed.
Just as Roosevelt proposed this point, Liang Cheng also felt a little relieved. The elder Roosevelt said: "Our educational resources are not unlimited, so if your students want to enter our country's famous schools, they should have the academic level required by the school."
"Indeed," Liang Cheng said,
"Wouldn't it be best if we had elementary schools and middle schools like your country?" Old Roosevelt said: "Does your country have this level of education?" If it was the time when Li Yu was there, China's middle school education was leading Globally, this sentence is simply a redundant question, but now it is really... Liang Cheng said: "No, so we want to build some excellent primary and secondary schools like the United States. After such training, you can study in your country."
"That's a good idea," said Roosevelt.
"Since we are studying in the United States, we also hope to get funding from the United States for these schools." Liang Cheng felt that it was time to go one step further.
"Subsidy?" Old Roosevelt did not expect that Liang Cheng would suddenly be involved in money. Liang Cheng calmed down and said: "Actually, Mr. President and Mr. Secretary of State understand that the United States is a big country, so why should you squeeze a poor country like ours? The Boxer Indemnity has far exceeded your country's actual losses. It is recommended to return it to the Qing Dynasty. The United States can Leaving a good reputation in our Qing Dynasty will win the goodwill of our Qing Dynasty officials and people towards the United States, which will also be conducive to the long-term development of the United States in our Qing Dynasty." These words were very sharp. Old Roosevelt looked at Secretary of State Haiyin next to him and thought about it. I wanted to say to Liang Cheng: "This is not a trivial matter. I need to discuss it with Mr. Haiyin. Mr. Ambassador, please go to the lounge next door and wait for a while." Liang Cheng understood, so he said: "Resign first." After Liang Cheng left the office , Old Roosevelt asked Haiyin next to him: "What do you think about this matter?" Haiyin said: "We have indeed received a huge amount, and the subsequent part can be exempted, just for education. What Ambassador Liang Cheng said is indeed true. Wrong, most of the overseas students from the Qing Dynasty are now going to Japan. In the future, these people are very likely to become the backbone of the Qing Dynasty. Once that happens, the Qing Dynasty will irreversibly move towards the pro-Japanese route." Old Roosevelt said: "You mean, let the Qing Dynasty When students study in the United States, will they have a favorable impression of us in the future?" Haiyin said: "That's exactly the case. Although we won't see any benefits in the short term, in the long run, by funding Qing education, we can cultivate a group of talents we need. Education affects the youth of the Qing Dynasty, and it can also influence the Qing Dynasty intellectually and spiritually." Well, in fact, Haiyin and Liang Cheng are both playing chess and gambling, but it is hard to say how the chess game will go next. At least now both sides can See the benefits.
Roosevelt also felt that what Haiyin said made sense: "It is indeed in our long-term interests." Haiyin said: "Of course it is also in the interests of the Qing Dynasty, otherwise the Qing ambassador would not have mentioned this matter. But in fact, apart from the long-term interests, the Qing Dynasty is already Our largest buyer of cotton, and I've had more than once a petition from those businessmen in the South, they said, 'You can see right away the importance of commerce with China, it means everything to us.' So you see, President, with Good relations with the Qing Dynasty are also what we need now." In later generations, the volume of trade between China and the United States has become a giant, and several trade wars have been fought and even affected many surrounding countries.
But it’s hard to imagine that a hundred years ago, some industries like cotton in the United States were already relying on the Chinese market.
The old Roosevelt said: "Even if the follow-up compensation is waived, you must let our ambassador to the Qing Dynasty properly supervise the direction of the funds, otherwise I don't think the Qing Dynasty can use it well." Haiyin said: "President, don't worry, we have already arranged the bank. There will be no problem with funds." After the two discussed it, they called in Liang Cheng and Li Yu.
Old Roosevelt said: "I accept your proposal, but the Boxer Indemnity matter is important. I still need to discuss the details with the Ministry of Finance and submit them to Congress." Of course Liang Cheng knew the system of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, but the President and Secretary of State If everyone agrees, progress will be much smoother.
Now that the stone hanging in his heart had finally fallen to the ground, he relaxed and said to Roosevelt: "Mr. President, we in the Qing Dynasty also have outstanding talents, just like Li Yu in front of me. If we can open up education channels for studying in the United States, I will I think more people like this will emerge." The elder Roosevelt saw Li Yu's report in the newspaper: "I have heard about you a long time ago, especially your recent pioneering work at the Harvard University Observatory, which is simply amazing. . As a Harvard graduate many years ago, I feel extremely honored." Li Yu said with a smile: "Mr. President, you are over-praising me. These achievements of mine are inseparable from the excellent data of the Harvard University Observatory. At least half of them are The credit for your contribution." Old Roosevelt asked: "With such an academic level, it is difficult to imagine that you are a Qing native. Have you ever studied abroad in other countries?" Li Yu said: "No, but my education model is indeed Completed in an environment like Europe and the United States." Old Roosevelt said: "So, it seems that it is still necessary to continue to fund education in your country." Secretary of State Haiyin said: "I heard that Mr. For several major discoveries in astronomy, has the Royal Astronomical Society not granted you membership?" Li Yu said: "No." Hai Yin said: "Then I think our American Astronomical Society can solemnly invite you to become a member." Of course Haiyin wanted to show favor to a talent like Li Yu, and it wasn't difficult.
Becoming a member does provide many conveniences for using the observatory, and Li Yu did not have to refuse, so he said: "It's an honor." After meeting the president, the two left the White House.
Liang Cheng didn't expect that today would go so smoothly and he was in a very good mood: "Your analysis is so right. The President of the United States actually accepted the return of the Boxer Indemnity for education. This is equivalent to accomplishing two major things." For Liang Cheng It was a diplomatic victory.
But as a time traveler, Li Yu certainly knew that this move by the United States basically cost him nothing and left him with a good reputation.
Li Yu said: "The money from the Gengzi indemnity is used to develop education. It is a good thing that has been going on for a long time. It is even more urgent to open up the channel to study in the United States now." Liang Cheng said: "This is a big matter. It will take a while to get it passed by both houses of Congress. Time, we still need to pay close attention to the development of the situation." This kind of specific operation can only be done by Liang Cheng. Li Yu just knew the result, so he said: "The ambassador only needs to push it on time, and it will be done." Liang Cheng said: "I hope so. ." After returning to his residence, Li Yu received another letter from Siemens in Germany: "Mr. Li Yu, we are amazed at your excellent academic achievements and profound academic quality. In view of this, we can provide you with relevant knowledge in the field of physics. All research funding." As soon as Li Yu read the letter, a beautiful figure appeared outside the door.
The doorbell rang, Li Yu opened the door and said in surprise: "It's you!" Sierra said: "What, is that weird?" Li Yu said: "Why are you here again? Haven't you already returned to Harvard University." Sierra said: "I'm here on behalf of grandpa this time, and he has agreed to provide you with scientific research funding."
"Ah?" Li Yu was even more surprised,
"Mr. Carnegie? I don't seem to have mentioned it to him." Sierra said, "Can't you take the initiative to provide funding? Grandpa also hopes to set up an educational charity fund." Li Yu vaguely felt that Sierra had learned about Siemens in Germany. So anxious to find myself.
He turned out to be a super hot potato. But Sierra's information is indeed a bit too well-informed. Now Carnegie has retreated behind the scenes and does not pay too much attention to current world affairs.
Moreover, they had just met with the President of the United States to discuss education funding, and Sierra came to them for both scientific research and education at the same time. It was really too fast.
Could it be the news provided by a newspaper king like Pulitzer? It didn't feel right, and Li Yu couldn't figure it out.
But no matter whether he is making some big move or not, if Carnegie is really offering help, Li Yu has no reason to refuse now. Anyway, he doesn't believe that he, as a time traveler a hundred years from now, can be accepted.
"People of the past" Hu Lane. Seeing that Li Yu didn't reply, Sierra asked again: "Mr. Li Yu?" Li Yu said: "Mr. Carnegie is in Chicago, right?" Sierra said: "Yes, you..." Li Yu smiled and said: "I just think This good thing happened so suddenly, when are we leaving?" Sierra said: "The sooner the better." Well, it seems that I really want to travel throughout the Northeastern United States.
