Seeing Gu Hongming leaving, Yan Fu laughed loudly: "I say Li Yu, looking at the whole capital, there are not many people who can win even a few words from Mr. Gu." If Li Yu hadn't had more than a hundred years of experience, in fact, It is indeed difficult to argue against Gu Hongming. After all, twenty years later, he could still stand alone against a large number of New Culture Movements, even though at that time he relied on his sophistry.
As long as Gu Hongming relaxed, there would be no resistance, and Li Yu successfully obtained his degree. It's a pity that he is the only one who has graduated now, without the joy of throwing away bachelor's hats with a lot of classmates.
Zhang Baixi was finally able to submit her graduation certificate to Li Yu again. Li Yu took it solemnly. The graduation certificate from more than 100 years ago is very distinctive. It is decorated with a dragon pattern border, indicating that this is the highest level public university of the Qing Dynasty.
Border four corners book has
The words "Capital University" are written, and the content is also in accordance with ancient standards, with the words arranged from top to bottom and from right to left.
On the far right is the purpose of running a school at the Capital University, including the purpose, methods, and system of running a school.
Then there is some personal information about Li Yu, and then the results of each subject are listed, as well as the average score. There are ten subjects in total, nine subjects are 100 points, and Confucian classics is only 20 points.
And it is emphasized that the average score is ninety-two, which is already extremely high. Finally, there is Zhang Baixi's signature, as well as the time and date.
Anyway, the circle of dragon patterns alone is domineering enough. This thing needs to be properly bound. Although it is not the first university diploma in China's history, Li Yu's one can be regarded as the first in the history of the Capital University. It has great symbolic and commemorative significance.
It was also the first time for Zhang Baixi, the minister of management and education, to award a diploma to someone else, and he only said: "I wish you a bright future." Li Yu knew that Zhang Baixi was an excellent principal, and was a little moved, and said: "I will definitely repay the university. Hall!" Zhang Baixi smiled slightly: "The better you are, the more rewards you will receive." Ding Haoliang also expressed deep praise to Li Yu: "Your performance today once again gave me a new understanding of you. Not to mention science subjects, look at Even if I study Chinese for so many years, I can't be as good as you in literature." Then he asked: "What are your plans in the future? Do you want to be an official? Now that you have a diploma, it is not difficult to enter the officialdom. The fourth and fifth grades must not be a problem." Li Yu said, "I have no such plan yet. I plan to do some research work, and then I should do some industry." Yan Fu knew something about it, and he said, "This is not an easy road. , it’s much more difficult than being an official. Or wouldn’t it be wonderful to be an official and a businessman at the same time?” The political arena in the late Qing Dynasty was rotten to the core. In fact, being an official had no future. Even if you have outstanding vision, in a dying court , what can be done.
Moreover, the politics of the late Qing Dynasty basically did not depend on talent. First of all, one had to be able to maneuver both sides, and one had to be rich.
People like Zhang Zhidong are simply rare. Li Yu said with a smile: "Let's take it one step at a time. At least there is no obstacle to doing research." Yan Fu stroked his beard and thought for a while and said, "You graduated in a hurry and early, but I don't think it will take long before the court will Issue a policy on the treatment of graduates of the Capital University. If you say so, the Minister of Management, Mr. Ding, and I will at least recommend it, so at least it will be a Jinshi." In the imperial examination system of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were three people in the first grade, that is, the number one scholar. , second place in the ranking, third overall, and awarded Jinshi.
A certain number of Erjia are given to Jinshi. Some of the top three are given the same background as Jinshi. These are Jinshi status.
That is to say, Li Yu may be awarded the second grade and become a Jinshi. However, even if it is awarded Jinshi status, it is actually a false name and does not have much meaning.
Li Yu didn't care about whether he was a Jinshi or not, he didn't take it seriously at all. At most, it may be of little use to deal with officialdom people.
After several senior teachers left, Feng Zuxun, Fan Xiren, He Yujie and others immediately gathered around: "Okay! Li Yu, I didn't expect you know how to debate so well." Ouyang Mouyuan said: "It's better than the debate I saw in the temple. The great monks who read the scriptures are all great!" Fan Xiren corrected: "What kind of debate is this? I think Li Yu, you should also study law in the future. With such a good talk, you must be a big lawyer." Li Yu said with a smile: "The law is still yours. It's more suitable." Fan Xiren then studied in Japan and graduated from Kyoto University's Law Department.
Li Yu said: "You should also pay more attention to your studies. I think it won't be long before the university will select international students. This is a good opportunity. Don't miss it." Feng Zuxun was a little worried: "It's easy to get started with political and legal subjects. I have the intention." Studying mathematics, I am afraid that I will not be able to keep up with their progress after going abroad." Li Yu encouraged: "Just spend more time, time is like water in a sponge, there will always be squeeze. The Chinese are the most diligent in the world, even if You feel that you are lagging behind academically, and it won’t take long for you to catch up.” At this time, there are only a few people like Feng Zuxun and He Yujie who are engaged in mathematical sciences, so they must be cared for more, and then more can be cultivated.
Li Yu was going to go home and put the certificate on display. Before leaving the school, Lu Bicheng was the last one to come over. He couldn't hide his joy and said: "I didn't expect you to come up with so many wonderful theories in one night to refute Mr. Gu." Li Yu said with a smile: "I just dreamed all night, how could I come up with anything wonderful?" The theory." Lu Bicheng said: "You really look relaxed, I...ah, Mr. Yan is very worried!" Li Yu said nonchalantly: "This is a trivial matter, it's nothing to worry about, otherwise how could I have done it yesterday? I told you to come over and eat melon."
"I have written down everything you said today in my notebook, and I will also send a press release to Ta Kung Pao later." Lu Bicheng said.
Lu Bicheng worked for Ta Kung Pao most of the time, mainly writing poems and feminist articles. I have never heard of her writing a press release.
Li Yu smiled and said: "It seems that you also want to be a big reporter." Lu Bicheng said: "Reporters need to move around. It is not suitable for a woman like me. I can only write editorials at most. But it is rare to see it with my own eyes today. He is the first university graduate in the capital, which is definitely big news. The other reporters are not present, so I can try to go into battle."
"Then you have to write me more cool and handsome," Li Yu joked,
"By the way, Fengtai Photo Studio should have developed the photos. I will give them to you after I get them and send them out together." Today's readers are definitely very keen on photos, and the appeal of graphic information is far more than ordinary text news.
Lu Bicheng said happily: "Maybe my news article will be on the front page." Even in later generations, if his article can make the headlines, it will be very worthy of celebration.
When Li Yu came to Fengtai Photo Studio, he happened to meet Tan Xinpei, Yang Xiaolou and others. Photography director Ren Qingtai and photographer Liu Zhonglun are discussing shooting matters with them.
Tan Xinpei had taken photos, but he didn't believe that he could be recorded like a shadow puppet show.
"Director Ren, you can't make fun of me." Ren Qingtai said: "How could it be possible! Master Tan, you are the biggest famous actor in the opera house in Beijing and the most famous person in front of the Queen Mother Lafayette. How could I lie to you?" Actors generally don't Although they were valued, Tan Xinpei and the others were Cixi's favorites anyway. Even if Ren Qingtai was a fourth-rank leader, he would not really be regarded as a top-notch person.
Tan Xinpei said: "What do you want me to do?" Ren Qingtai took out the photography equipment and said: "It's simple, you just need to perform a few movements on the stage and sing a few opera tunes."
"Then this machine can be played like a shadow puppet show?" Tan Xinpei asked. Ren Qingtai explained: "This is not a shadow puppet show, this is called a camera, and what is shown is a movie." Tan Xinpei looked at it and said: "Foreign things are really magical, but I still have a question." Ren Qingtai said: "Master, please tell me." Tan Xinpei said: "Since it is a foreigner's thing, they won't use it to learn our skills, right?" Li Yu listened from behind and laughed and said: "Master Tan, don't worry, foreigners can't learn your unique skills." Let's go." After Yang Xiaolou saw Li Yu, he said happily: "Mr. Li! You are here!" Then he introduced Li Yu to Tan Xinpei: "This is Li Yu who I have told you many times, who is famous in Western countries. "Edict." Tan Xinpei said: "It was he who helped record the gramophone to make the Queen Mother happy?" Yang Xiaolou said: "It was him!" Tan Xinpei cupped his hands and said: "I have admired you for a long time. Mr. is a person who is kind to our class." Li Yu smiled and said, "It's just a matter of a little effort to be kind or not." Ren Qingtai knew that Li Yu must know these things about photography, and he happened to know Tan Xinpei.
"Master Tan, the emperor and the teacher have spoken, you should believe it, right?" Tan Xinpei didn't understand the principles of photography technology, so he was still hesitant: "The recording is done, why can't we let foreigners learn it?" Li Yu said: "Tan Xinpei Master, Peking opera is a child's skill. Even if a movie lasts twenty or thirty minutes, what can foreigners learn?"
"Twenty or thirty minutes?" Tan Xinpei asked. Li Yu explained: "Two quarters of an hour, or the time for two bowls of tea."
"It turns out it's so short." Tan Xinpei felt relieved. Yang Xiaolou also said: "It won't last long, adoptive father. The last time Li Yu recorded a gramophone for me, it only lasted a few minutes." Tan Xinpei was worried again: "I'm afraid it won't be enough." Ren Qingtai said: "So Team Leader Tan must think of something when he comes back. The most exciting aria, we not only want to show it to Lafayette, but also show it publicly in the theater."
"Is there a theater?" Tan Xinpei really refreshed his horizons today. Li Yu said: "It can be understood as a theater, but it is replaced by showing movies." Ren Qingtai said: "I have already opened a movie theater in Dashilar, Qianmen. When the movie of Master Tan is released, it will definitely shock everyone." With the popularity, it will definitely make the Tongqing class more famous. Tan Xinpei finally made up his mind: "Okay, I will show my shame when the time comes. I will study hard and come up with a aria when I go back." Ren Qingtai said to Li Yu: " Master, don’t forget to come over tomorrow and record the sound on the spot.” Li Yu smiled and said, “Don’t worry.” In fact, as early as 1900, there were already so-called talkies. The method was very simple. Some had live performances, and some used phonographs. Show together simultaneously.
As for Edison's later invention of the talkie, in a strict sense it should be said that Edison invented the talkie, which was the integration of a camera and a phonograph.
Li Yu added: "There are also my photos." Ren Qingtai quickly took them out: "Of course I haven't forgotten them. I developed five of them in total. If they are not enough, I keep the negatives and can develop them at any time." Li Yu said: "That's enough. "When he turned around, he showed the photo to the Capital University and Lu Bicheng.
Lu Bicheng also wrote a press release about Li Yu, and happened to show it to Li Yu: "...The times are changing! In the deafening rhetorical debates, even the masters of the old school, who have learned a lot, admitted that the new school is unstoppable. Science has become a rolling wave on the sea, and together with the new academic system, it will wash away the huge abscess of the imperial examination..." Li Yu said: "It seems a bit too intense." Lu Bicheng said: "This is the general trend. In everyone's opinion, you It’s like I’ve come from a new era.” I was dizzy, but luckily she didn’t know she was a time traveler.
"Mr. Gu will be very angry if he writes like this, and I don't think those old scholars can stand it if he bluntly talks about the decline of the imperial examination." Li Yu said.
"What is needed is the impact of inspiring students. Otherwise, how can new learning develop if we consider them every day?" Lu Bicheng said.
"Okay, here is the photo, let's publish it in the newspaper together," Li Yu was not afraid of being pushed to the forefront anyway, and then said,
"I'm going to buy some tomatoes and sugar. I can try it today." Lu Bicheng was in a good mood.
"I want to see how good they are." The two of them went to Dong'an Market and bought some tomatoes. There were still not many selling these tomatoes, so they walked around for a while before buying them.
There is no technical content in making cold tomatoes. Unfortunately, the taste of today's tomatoes is still not as good as the varieties that have been improved many times in later generations, so we can only add more sugar.
Take a bite, the sweet and sour taste is what girls like best. Lu Bicheng was full of praise: "I have never eaten anything like this!" Li Yu said proudly: "I'll just say it's delicious." Zhao Qian looked at it outside the house and his mouth watered.
"Sir, can you let me have a taste?" Feng Ling slapped him on the head.
"Why don't you have any eyesight?" Lu Bicheng greeted, "It doesn't matter, let's eat together." Li Yu also said, "Come in, we don't usually eat together." He never had any airs, so Zhao Qian was so casual.
Fengling sighed helplessly and had no choice but to call Uncle Wang over.
