Lu Bicheng felt distracted and was not in the mood to study whether the emperor wore clothes in the fairy tale he was translating today, so he decided to find an excuse to go back and take a look.
However, due to the lack of a good reason, Qiu Jin had a sharp eye and immediately understood what she was thinking. He pulled her to find a newsboy: "Has today's "Ta Kung Pao" come out?" The newsboy raised a pile of newspapers in his hand: "Fresh! Guess what? Since our imperial master started writing articles again, many Germans have I'm not happy! The counselors of the German Embassy will inform the court and will not allow the Imperial Master to insult the German sages again." Lu Bicheng grabbed the newspaper: "It is indeed a big deal! I have to inform him quickly. Sister, I will go back first!" Qiu! Jin watched her leave, smiled and shook his head, took out his money bag, and then said to the newsboy: "This is 20 cents, give me a share." - At home, Li Yu finally finished writing this article about
Essay on "Maxwell's Demon". All are analyzed using Boltzmann's theory and Planck's epoch-making quantum theory.
Of course, he won't bring out the uncertainty principle yet, it's too early. But explaining Maxwell’s demon is definitely inseparable from
"Entropy", so Li Yu made the Shannon information entropy theory created by later generations specifically for Maxwell's demon come out slightly ahead of schedule.
But limited by the times, he did not write in too detail. but
"Information" also has entropy, which is shocking enough. The specific content is more complicated. To put it simply, if it really exists
"Maxwell's Demon", if it wants to obtain information about the speed of molecular motion, it needs to consume energy, which is an increase in entropy.
This makes it impossible for hot air to naturally become hotter and cold air to become colder. Otherwise, if it were really that powerful, humans wouldn’t have to invent water pumps and refrigerators.
Of course, the article is still relatively advanced. Fortunately, Li Yu has already written an extended article on the entropy increase of the second law of thermodynamics, extending the principle of entropy increase to all walks of life and laying a certain theoretical foundation.
The principle of entropy increase is originally a super epoch-making advanced theory in later generations. It happens to be extended from the thermodynamic theory that is relatively acceptable to all walks of life, so the academic community will not conflict with it.
After finishing writing, Li Yu felt more comfortable and got up to mail it. As soon as he raised his head, he saw Lu Bicheng coming in.
"Something big happened!" Lu Bicheng said anxiously,
"Look! The "Ta Kung Pao" said that many Germans are going to cause trouble for you! Hey, I have already said that it is not a good thing to mess with foreigners!" Li Yu said with a smile: "I thought it was a big deal, no need Worried. Mutual debates are allowed in the court, so why can’t I write an article to refute it? They are just a little unhappy, and if they don’t like it, then go ahead, I can’t control it.”
"But they still want to send a note to the court, saying that you have insulted the German sages." Lu Bicheng said.
"I'm insulting? These mediocre people obviously don't understand the truth and they are insulting their own people." Li Yu said indifferently.
"And..." Li Yu interrupted her: "Okay, okay, don't make a fuss. If they really want to scold me, they should first understand the paper in my hand!" Lu Bicheng warned: "You must not Then attack their sages.”
"There's no way there!" Li Yu was very confident,
"Let me show you." Li Yu tried to dispel her doubts. But as soon as he got up, he heard a stabbing sound.
Dizzy! The table turned out to have rough edges, and his pants were ripped open in an instant. Fortunately, I didn't tear it all apart, but after all, there are no underwear yet - underwear will not appear until at least 30 years later.
Lu Bicheng turned around quickly and covered her face. Li Yu was very embarrassed. He was really uncomfortable without underwear, and the crotchless pants of the Qing Dynasty, which were anti-human, were even more uncomfortable.
The atmosphere instantly became extremely cold, and neither of them knew how to ease the atmosphere. Suddenly Konoe Akiyuki came into the courtyard and said: "Mr. Li Yu, I have read several introductory textbooks you gave me before, and also taught other students. Can you borrow some more profound books now? We can't wait. Entering the factory for actual combat." Li Yu said in surprise: "So fast? It seems that I underestimated you. It just so happened that I brought back some of the latest books from the university hall. I will give them to you...I will give them to you another day." Konoe Akiyuki He looked at the bookshelf in the room: "Didn't you tell us to show us those practical books on mechanics? They are right there. I think that's enough now."
"Then you can come in and get it yourself." Li Yu couldn't stand up now. Konoe Aki glanced at Lu Bicheng next to him, not knowing why, but he still walked into the room and took out a few books from the bookshelf.
"Let me sign the loan book." Konoe Akiyuki came to Li Yu's desk. Li Yu had no choice. The table was now full of manuscript papers and quite messy, so he had to find them by himself.
He had no choice but to clamp his legs together, and then leaned forward to take out a pamphlet: "Here you go." Konoe Akiyuki's eyes were so sharp that she immediately noticed something was wrong with his clothes. Then he thought of Lu Bicheng, who was in the corner with red ears, and seemed to understand something. He hurriedly signed: "I'm sorry, sir, I'm disturbing you." Li Yu said, "No, I'm not disturbing you. What are you disturbing?" However, Konoe Aki quickly exited the room: "I'm leaving now." After leaving the door, he raised his eyebrows. As soon as I raised it, my confidence increased greatly: I am playing this game in broad daylight. It seems that no matter how smart my brain is, I am still an animal that thinks with its lower body!
There were only two people left in the room again. Lu Bicheng broke the embarrassment and said: "Well, can I give you some refills?" Li Yu said: "No, no need..."
"The material looks like it should be of high quality. If you have money, you can't waste it like this." Lu Bicheng said. How does this sound like you are educating yourself?
However, Li Yu felt that it was indeed time to make up for it, as the materials of Xiangyi Hao were first-class.
"Then let me make up for it." Lu Bicheng asked: "What, do you still want to be a female celebrity?"
"Uh, no."
"That's it! I'll do it." Lu Bicheng said. Li Yu suddenly remembered: "By the way, there is a machine now that can mend clothes very quickly."
"There is also a machine that specializes in mending clothes?" Lu Bicheng had obviously never heard of it.
"Some are called sewing machines, which can be called home travel. Oh no, they are the most powerful auxiliary tool for home celebrities." Li Yu said.
"Sewing machine?" Lu Bicheng said,
"All I've ever heard of is loom."
"It's different. It has needles. You can thread the thread and use the pedal to sew and mend clothes. It's much more efficient!" Li Yu said while showing her a demonstration, but as soon as he raised his hand, the torn clothes fell down again. , he had no choice but to bring it up again.
Lu Bicheng turned around again: "You, you should change your clothes first." Li Yu said, "Fortunately, I am quick." Lu Bicheng made a cut,
"No way, I will treat you as the emperor." Li Yu wondered: "What emperor?" Lu Bicheng said: "The emperor's new clothes." Li Yu's eyebrows jumped, he stopped guessing, and quickly changed his clothes.
Sure enough, it would be more neat to wear a suit. Li Yu came back and said, "I'm going to send a letter. How about taking you to see the sewing machine?" Lu Bicheng was really interested.
"I'd like to take a look." The two of them went to the Qing Post Office first, and Li Yu took out 10 silver coins and letters. Lu Bicheng was surprised: "It costs so much money to send a letter? It's too extravagant!" Li Yu said with a smile: "It is indeed a bit expensive, but there is no other way." The postman looked at the name Li Yu filled in and said to him: "Just right There is a letter sent to you from Germany, please take it together." Li Yu took the letter and looked at the name.
"Einstein", amazing! He couldn't wait to take it apart and look at it. When he discovered the mass-energy formula, he was very shocked.
In any case, it is amazing to have such a super theory in the early twentieth century. Moreover, this handwritten letter showing the mass-energy formula for the first time can be said to be priceless.
Later, Einstein's manuscripts were auctioned for tens of millions of euros, and every word was truly gold. Lu Bicheng asked curiously: "What's wrong with you? Are you breathing quickly?" Li Yu took a deep breath: "This is a groundbreaking thing. I..." He suddenly remembered that he wanted to buy a sewing machine, so he had to put aside the groundbreaking event.
Li Yu's heart was racing in the carriage, and he couldn't help but think about how to reply to the letter. On the opposite side, Lu Bicheng saw that he didn't say a word, thinking that he was still embarrassed about his pants.
They came to Qiluofu Foreign Trade Co., Ltd. in Dongjiaomin Lane. Today, the company's operators are also Germans. Li Yu had been here before, and the boss recognized him at a glance.
"Mr. Li Yu, I have read the newspapers these days. Why do you talk so much about our country's great philosopher?" the boss couldn't help but ask.
Li Yu had no choice but to explain: "It's just some regular discussions. Does the boss think there is something wrong with what I said?" The boss thought for a while: "It seems that there is no problem. To be honest, I don't understand advanced knowledge. I just came to the capital to do something. Business. But they were all talking about your views in the newspapers, so I had to try to read them." Li Yu asked: "Have you read any of your own opinions? Never listen to other people's words." The boss Said: "Actually, I can't even read Hegel, let alone Clausius who later studied thermodynamics. But out of my inner tendency, I still think our sages are right." Li Yu sighed: "Then you should really take a good look at the article I wrote. I'm not the only one who objects, you Germans are also arguing." The boss said, "Maybe, but please don't blame me for speaking out. I always feel that there is a conflict between Germans. The Chinese should not be allowed to intervene in the debate." Lu Bicheng said angrily: "Can't you say that you are wrong?" The boss scratched his head: "It's just my inner thoughts." Li Yu pulled Lu Bicheng: "It doesn't matter, there is no need to argue about this It's a small matter." The boss suddenly said: "But I think the emperor is still qualified. With your achievements, you can criticize everyone." The boss listed Li Yu alone, of course because he is now supreme in the scientific world. Achievement.
It’s just that Li Yu doesn’t lack this exclusive sense of respect.
"I don't want to criticize anyone, but Mr. De Cuilin should not insult our Chinese sages first." The boss knew that this was wrong, so he had to say: "I think Mr. De Cuilin doesn't understand China well enough." Li Yu didn't want to talk anymore. Regarding this matter, he pointed to a few sewing machines and said: "Let's talk business. How to sell the sewing machines?" Of course the boss didn't want to waste time thinking, and was more willing to sell goods. If you don't make money, you would be a fool.
"It's 50 silver yuan each." Li Yu said, "I'll buy two." He threw down the silver yuan, asked the man to load the carriage and went home.
There are no beginners in sewing machines, and Lu Bicheng was able to master the skills of using them quickly. It is true that Li Yu had never been exposed to needlework, and even seeing a sewing machine in his previous life only had a vague memory when he was very young.
But it is said that in the early years, this gadget was considered a must-have for the family along with watches and bicycles.
The existence of "three big things". While Lu Bicheng was working as a female celebrity, Fengling came back from shopping for groceries. When she saw this scene, she rushed over and said, "Grandma, how can I trouble you to do such a small thing yourself?" Lu Bicheng looked up and asked, "What grandma?" ?" Fengling said: "In short, this kind of thing is what a servant like me should do." Lu Bicheng said: "My prostitute job is very good, you are not necessarily better than me." Fengling said: "Of course, How can a slave be compared to you!" Lu Bicheng said: "Also, your husband said that we must be equal and don't call ourselves slaves." Fengling said: "What grandma taught you is, wait, why is this our family?" Zhao Qian coughed outside, and Fengling reacted, smiled and said, "I, I'll go to the kitchen to cook first. You must not leave." Fengling went out and twisted Zhao Qian: "You little bastard What are you coughing for? Are you confused?" Zhao Qian said in pain: "There is a Jinshi master who wants to see our master."
"Master Jinshi?" Fengling then saw someone standing at the door. The one who came was Zhu Guozhen, the one who was inexplicably replaced as the top candidate in this year's imperial examination.
"Xiaosheng Zhu Guozhen came here to pay a visit to the emperor." Fengling said hurriedly: "Come in quickly, I happen to be fine now." Then she hurriedly asked Zhao Qian to tell Li Yu.
Zhu Guozhen was still a second-class Jinshi. In the feudal era, his status was not low. Li Yu came out and said, "Brother Xingtai, why did you suddenly come to the humble residence?" Zhu Guozhen said with a smile, "This is not a humble residence for the emperor. I remember that it was the residence of Rong Zhongtang before." After Li Yu took him to the hall, Zhu Guozhen said again: " The reason I came here this time is to join the emperor's army. I read in the newspaper that you want to recruit people to build a new enterprise. I am very interested." Li Yu was stunned: "This is not an official career." Zhu Guozhen said: "I I know, but even the top scholar Zhang Jian can do business, can’t I?”
"Yes, yes..." Li Yu said.
"That's it!" Zhu Guozhen's attitude was very determined,
"To be honest, I have read most of the books on various Western subjects you gave me, and I have benefited a lot. I just realized that I am still so far away from the truth in the world, and I suddenly had the idea to follow you, Imperial Master. ." Zhu Guozhen was talking eloquently, and Li Yu didn't expect that he would be so interested in mechanics and chemistry.
It seems that the first people in China to come into contact with Western science are basically like this. After all, chemistry is relatively easy to learn and interesting; while mechanics represents the industrial revolution to a large extent.
Li Yu seemed unable to refuse: "Well, since Brother Xingtai has made up his mind, of course I welcome it."
