Li Yu received dozens of forms and felt like a human resources manager. Of course, we cannot catch everyone, and some screening is still required.
Li Yu quickly produced a test paper, which included various professional contents. In fact, in modern terms, they were all basic knowledge.
For example, there is a question in physics about calculating the first velocity of the universe. In later generations, it was equivalent to the content of about the first year of high school, but at the beginning of the 20th century, not many people in the country knew what the gravitational constant was, and not many people knew the radius of the earth.
And once you can answer it, it at least means you have learned newer physics knowledge. Chemistry is the common sense of several acids, bases and salts and related chemical formula expressions, which is also the content of junior high school chemistry.
However, if you can understand these, it is also very rare in China at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, because it involves the expression of English elements. This content can be regarded as an achievement only in recent decades.
In terms of biology, some basic questions about microorganisms are presented. After all, Li Yu still hopes to build a laboratory and spend a lot of time developing penicillin. This is a process of continuous enumeration and requires thousands of attempts to obtain an excellent strain.
In this process, this group of people should also be trained. ——I’m afraid Li Yu’s laboratory will really produce a few Nobel Prizes in the future.
The answer sheets were collected an hour later, and he selected more than 20 of them, which was basically one-fifth of the graduates.
Nowadays, the enrollment scale of the university is very small, and 20 people is already the limit. Of course, for the talent gap, it is completely a drop in the bucket. In the future, we can only continue to build our own schools to educate talents.
No matter what era, what is most lacking is talent. Li Yu was not in a hurry and said to them: "Everyone can take care of your own business first, and you can come to the capital to report to me at any time." In the late Qing Dynasty, transportation was not very advanced, and coming to the capital meant that the only chance to go home every year was during the holidays. .
Fortunately, these people always come from well-off families, otherwise they would not be able to pay for the ferry and train. At St. John's University, Li Yu also saw a
Something "familiar and yet strange".
"Is this a table tennis table?" Li Yu asked in surprise. Principal Bu Fangji was a little surprised that Li Yu could accurately name it: "Mr. Academician actually recognizes this sport?" How can he not recognize it!
It will become a national sport in the future. Li Yu asked: "Where can I buy these things? I would like to put them in the school I run in the future." Bu Fangji said: "I saw them in the stationery store on Sima Road. I have bought them several times before. , many people like it in our country. At St. John's University, students should learn as much as possible about European and American things, so I installed a table tennis table. In the future, when they study abroad, they can better integrate with American students through sports." Table tennis table There is a little controversy about the time when the ball entered the country. Most people think that around 1904, a Shanghai stationery businessman named Wang Daoping often saw it when he went to Japan to purchase novel stationery supplies and introduced it.
At this time, there was indeed very little domestic stationery suitable for new-style schools. With the large-scale development of new-style schools, stationery became a big business, and it was completely normal to go to Japan to purchase stationery.
Wang Daoping saw a table tennis exhibition match in Japan and found it very interesting. Moreover, the demand for a venue was too small. He only needed a table, balls and rackets, so he bought a lot of table tennis equipment and returned to China.
However, someone later discovered earlier evidence. The ITTF published an article mentioning that table tennis appeared in Tianjin in early 1902.
However, the time is actually not much different. If Li Yu runs education, he must develop morality, intelligence, physical education, art, and labor. As for sports, the cheapest and best ways to promote them are table tennis and basketball.
During the subsequent reform period, the reason why China vigorously promoted these two sports first was actually largely based on the advantages of small investment.
Among the three major balls and the three small balls, football, tennis, and badminton all have very high court requirements and are also very expensive to play.
Bu Fangji suddenly asked: "Academicians, do you want to compete?" Li Yu suddenly became interested: "Of course!" There is a big gap between the current table tennis and later generations. It is basically a bare board without rubber.
When Bu Fangji saw Li Yu holding the racket, he laughed and said, "Mr. Academician, you picked it up by mistake!" He raised his hand,
"It has to be like this." Li Yu's grip is a straight grip that was only developed much later, which is Liu Guoliang's grip.
Although Li Yu had not practiced specifically, table tennis was so popular when he was a boy that he had to play it in physical education class.
And to be honest, although he only knows the straight push and block move, it is simple and easy to learn, and it is very useful in the amateur world.
Many park elders are like this
"Iron push the party", push and block the world with one move. Li Yu smiled and said: "I prefer holding it this way, so let's go! If I lose, you have to give me some table tennis equipment!" Bu Fangji prepared his posture: "No problem! How could I lose!" "But after only playing a few rounds with Li Yu, I was really uncomfortable with the rapid push and block.
Bu Fangji quickly surrendered: "I surrender! Academicians are indeed versatile, but when your school is built in the future, our St. John's University football team will win back from your school!" The first football team in Chinese history, It's the St. John's University team.
Li Yu was no longer afraid: "It's a deal!" - St. John's University has completed recruitment, and Li Yu still needs to go to Nanyang Public School.
Cai Yuanpei’s students are more enthusiastic about national enterprises than St. John’s University. Otherwise, these people would not
They dropped out of school in anger due to the "Inkpot Incident". If Cai Yuanpei hadn't actively worked to get them to continue their studies in the Patriotic Society, it would have been really troublesome.
Therefore, young people are still too impulsive. Cai Yuanpei has fulfilled his responsibility in education and did not leave students without books to read.
They were just about to leave St. John's University when they met Song Jiashu at the door.
"Academician Li Yu! It's really you!" Song Jiashu said excitedly. Previously, he came to the capital in person and found Li Yu to let his daughter study in the United States.
Li Yu remembered him and replied: "Mr. Song, how are you doing? There should be no obstacles to your daughter's studies, right?"
"I haven't had time to thank you for this," Song Jiashu said,
"I didn't expect your foundation to be so powerful! In the future, I plan to send all my children to study in the United States." This can only be done by rich people.
Li Yu asked: "Then why did Mr. Song come to St. John's University?"
"Oh, I'm here to pick up the child." Song Jiashu said. After a while, as expected, a child of seven or eight years old ran over and shouted to Song Jiashu
"dad". This child is Song Ziwen. Song Jiashu is a businessman and one of the earliest comprador merchants in Shanghai. He is engaged in printing and machinery import agency business.
Song Jiashu said: "I was really touched when I heard that Mr. Song wants to do business. Mr. Song has no ability, but if the emperor can use me, he will do anything he can!" Li Yu doesn't know much about today's import and export business. There is no email or phone, which is very troublesome just thinking about it.
Moreover, I need to spend a lot of time on scientific research. It is estimated that Einstein's letters and telegrams will come like snowflakes before long.
In short, I can't spare much time for trade matters. It would be a good thing if Song Jiashu wanted to help.
Moreover, this person can be said to have a patriotic heart and is not just a black-hearted comprador. Otherwise, he would not have spent all his wealth to help Mr. Zhongshan carry out the revolution.
——By the way, can this also be regarded as a business investment? Judging from the fate of the Song family's children since then, it is simply the most profitable business!
Could he be an investment genius? Li Yu said: "I happen to have some equipment that needs to be purchased. I will make a list then and hope Mr. Song can help." Song Jiashu patted his chest and said, "Leave it to me. Mr. Song will not earn a single copper from the emperor!" Li Yu said He smiled and said: "Mr. Song is too polite. Just treat it as a regular business relationship. There will be a lot of trouble for Mr. Song in the future." Song Jiashu also smiled and said: "I knew that the emperor's master was not an ordinary person who could interact with It is also an honor for Mr. Song to cooperate with you." Li Yu also gave a guarantee and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Song, I guarantee that your business will be more prosperous." Li Yu knew in his heart that establishing a business relationship with him would By allowing him to make money in his business, the revolutionary party he finances will have more money in his hands.
It is not convenient for Li Yu to directly intervene in political affairs, but he can still provide some positive help in indirect ways.
He knew how much money Mr. Zhongshan and Huang Xing were involved in. It was a bottomless pit, and the initial publicity costs alone were astronomical.
——Students of Nanyang Public School, in terms of theoretical knowledge, are several years behind those of St. John's University.
After all, Nanyang Public School has not been peaceful in the past two years. Students have not studied hard at all. They have been on strike and engaged in anti-Russian movements.
But the enthusiasm is even higher than that of St. John's students. And after all, he had some knowledge of Western learning. Li Yu selected a dozen of them and trained them according to the situation. It should be no problem to follow a specific production route.
After that, Li Yu even went to see the land he bought next to Jing'an Temple. Yang Sisheng's construction team had already processed the foundation and was preparing to build above-ground buildings.
His speed is very fast. After all, once the funds are available in time, the actual progress of the project will not be slow at all.
Moreover, the school does not have many high-rise buildings, so it is not difficult to build. Yang Sisheng saw
"Party A" came to the scene in person and immediately came to Li Yu's side.
"Master Imperial Master, our progress is faster than expected. It won't be long before we can recruit babies!" Li Yu clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your hard work!" Yang Sisheng added: "By the way, Master Imperial Master, shopkeeper Xi some time ago I came to see you, but when I saw that you were not here, I asked you to send me a letter when I met you."
"Shopkeeper Xi?" Li Yu didn't recognize him. Yang Sisheng said: "Shopkeeper Xi is one of the most powerful foreign bank bosses in Shanghai today. He has many banks and banks under him." Li Yu finally had a vague impression. He was talking about Xi Zhengfu.
Together with Xu Run, Zheng Guanying and Tang Tingshu, this man was known as the four major compradors in the late Qing Dynasty. Xi Zhengfu is now a well-known figure in Shanghai's financial circles. He is the comprador of Shanghai HSBC Bank, and all the Qing government's loans from HSBC go through his hands.
Because he controls the signature and sealing rights of HSBC Bank, he has become a hot celebrity in Shanghai's financial circles. Almost all banks require him to add equity or hire people he introduces as assistants.
Taking advantage of this position, Xi Zhengfu quickly expanded his investment in the financial industry. By the beginning of the 20th century, there were 34 large and small banks opened by foreign businessmen in Shanghai, 17 of which were compradored by the Xi family, accounting for half of them.
Against the backdrop of the prosperity of Huizhou merchants, the Xi family in Suzhou cannot be underestimated. Li Yu asked: "Does Shopkeeper Xi want to make money?" Yang Sisheng smiled and said: "Master Emperor is really straightforward, but Shopkeeper Xi is old and really wants to do some good deeds and protect future generations. He believes that education is a Great thing." Li Yu thought about it for a while. Among foreign banks, HSBC is definitely still the big brother, and the Xi family is not difficult to deal with.
Even in later generations, any large enterprise will have inextricable relationships with banks. After all, liquidity is the life of the enterprise.
"Then I have to go sit at Xi's house no matter what." Li Yu said.
"Great, Shopkeeper Xi will be very happy to know! The Xi family lives on Fengyang Road, I will show you the way." Yang Sisheng is very attentive. Those who do business also have to deal with banks, because they often build houses for foreigners. , the construction fee was paid to him through HSBC.
Even in modern society, the settlement of project funds is a very laborious matter, and it was not much better in the early 20th century. Yang Sisheng must have a good relationship with the Xi family and get the settlement money as soon as possible.
The location of Fengyang Road is very good, very close to the Bund and Nanjing Road, the current core of Shanghai. The Xi family is a large mansion. With this area, it would be worth at least several small goals before Li Yu traveled through it.
When Li Yu's invitation was handed over, the Xi family paid great attention to it. Now Li Yu's status is very transcendent. He is an imperial master and a Jinshi at home, and he is even more famous abroad.
Xi Zhengfu's son Xi Ligong went out to greet him personally. Xi Ligong will succeed Xi Zhengfu and continue to serve as comprador of HSBC.
His son would then go on to hold the position.
"Master Imperial Master! I have admired you for a long time!" Xi Ligong said with cupped hands. Li Yu said: "I came here on a whim, hoping not to disturb the peace of your house." Xi Ligong said quickly: "What are you talking about, Master! My father has been waiting for you for a long time. Come in quickly!" Li Yu walked into the courtyard. Men: "Thank you." Xi Ligong said as he walked: "After my father found out about the establishment of the Imperial School, he regretted that he could not get in touch with you as soon as possible. Otherwise, he could help you get a good location." Li Yu thought in his heart, good location Of course I know there are quite a few, but how can there be so much money?
The land prices in Shanghai are so high, and the major foreign banks behind you have nothing to do with it! But he just said casually: "The west side of Jing'an Temple is pretty good too."
