They are all elders, and one of them is considered a colleague. Of course, Li Yu must reply as soon as possible. Li Yu was typing Morse code very slowly, and Konoe Akiyuki who was in the office came over and said, "Sir, I am good at sending telegrams. Leave this little thing to me."
"Do you know Morse code?" Li Yu asked. Konoe Akiyuki said confidently: "I can not only send English, but also German telegrams." Among them, Count Zeppelin's telegram was sent in German. Li Yu said: "Okay, you can send these two telegrams." Get out." The first was a telegram to Planck: "Professor Planck, I'm honored that you like this set of books. As for the side stories, I will create them when I have time. You may not know that, for me, writing science fiction works It's much harder than writing a thesis and making inventions!" Konoe Akiyuki took the telegram and quickly coded it out. Information can be obtained more easily by sending telegrams. She asked intentionally or unintentionally: "Sir, Professor Planck is very An excellent writer?" She naturally thought so when she saw that the telegram was about urging manuscripts.
I am afraid that no one in future generations will know about Planck and Einstein, the two pioneers in quantum mechanics and relativity respectively, but at this time, they really did not have much fame.
Needless to say, Einstein was just a temporary worker. Although Planck was a university professor, it was only that, because there were only a few professors in Europe.
Li Yu had no choice but to say: "Professor Planck is an epoch-making figure in the quantum field." Konoe Akiyuki had received certain mathematical training, so he said: "Epoch-breaking? Why haven't I heard of it? I only know the current situation in the European scientific community. The leading figures are Lord Kelvin and Professor Roentgen." Li Yu said: "They are both very powerful, but in terms of influence, I am afraid that Professor Planck will be even higher in the future." Konoe Akiyuki did not know the so-called meaning of Planck's research.
What is "quantum" is a completely unfamiliar word to her, so she said: "I am ignorant." Li Yu quickly wrote another message to Count Zeppelin: "Mr. Count, I respect As a pioneer in exploring new technologies, you can naturally use Star Wars elements to promote airships." Li Yu actually knew that airships were not a particularly good technology, and the main reason was safety.
In addition, there are many other major shortcomings that make it completely unable to compete with the rapidly rising aircraft. The Zeppelin later became the pride of Germany, but after building the largest
After the "Hindenburg", its crash also announced the complete demise of the airship. However, scientific and technological exploration is the only way for mankind, and the love for the sky and the sea will not change.
For at least the next 30 years, airships were still a technology that the rich talked about. ——Airplanes soon greatly reduced costs by increasing the passenger capacity and flight speed, but airships have almost always been a toy of the rich. Taking a ride on an airship is a very cool thing and can greatly meet the social needs of the rich.
Konoe Akiyuki said: "Is the airship the kind of hot air balloon that can carry people?"
"It's not the same, but generally you can understand it this way." Li Yu said. Konoe Akiyuki was obviously more interested in airships: "So can it be used in the military field?" Li Yu said: "Yes, but the effect will not be very good." Konoe Akiyuki continued to ask: "Why is it not good?" Li Yu said: "Because it is too bulky." Anyone who has played Red Alert 2 should remember that terrifying sentence
"Kir", the Kirov airship in the game is from the Soviet Union, but the prototype is actually a German Zeppelin airship. I don't know why it was installed on the Soviet Union in the game.
In the game, the Kirov airship has amazing bombing capabilities, and it has also carried out bombing missions in reality. During World War I, Germany established an airship fleet, using Zeppelin's airships, and even bombed the British mainland.
The airship at that time could definitely be regarded as the ultimate weapon, just like the tank that the British army had just secretly developed on land.
Once the airship comes out, it can be said that it is invincible, invincible, and all countries are surrendered. Aircraft during World War I seemed childish and pitiful, and had no power to stop the arrival of airships.
There were almost no aircraft that could fight at night. Even if the British aircraft discovered the airship, the only thing they could do was poke two small holes in its thick skin.
What can prevent these German air monsters from visiting their cousins in England is the unpredictable weather over the North Sea.
Airships usually take off from bases in Germany such as Cuxhaven, Cologne and Dusseldorf in the evening, and arrive over the UK when the lights are on.
The street lights of British cities and the lights coming from inside their houses are precisely their best signposts, because
The term “blackout” had not yet been coined. After dropping their bombs, they turned east and returned to Germany before dawn the next day.
It just comes and goes with ease. After carrying out many missions, the main damage was from the storm, but this has revealed the weakness of the airship.
Konoe Akiyuki said: "Sir, are you interested in modifying Count Zeppelin's airship, because I think you also seem to know aviation knowledge." Li Yu shook his head: "I am still more interested in airplanes." Konoe Akiyuki said: "I find that I can't learn the latest knowledge from books. Can I ask you for advice in person in the future?" Li Yu said, "Of course." Konoe Akiyuki smiled: "That's great, thank you, sir. I I really admire you more and more!" Beauty is a curse.
--Berlin, Germany. After seeing Li Yu's reply, Planck didn't buy it at all, and immediately sent a telegram back: "Hard work? Not hard at all! You are only in your twenties. When I was your age, I could sleep for 5 hours a day without feeling sleepy!" If you don't work hard, will you be able to sleep?" Li Yu rubbed his head, okay, he can only accept the boss's strong urging. Anyway, he was quite bored while taking the boat.
Count Zeppelin was much more polite: "Thank you, Academician. When you come to Germany again, I will definitely let you ride on my airship for free! The flying experience will definitely make you forget to leave! And I will not use the Star Wars series to promote it in vain. I will provide you with a full commission." Count Zeppelin was not a man short of money, and Li Yu had already guessed that he would take the initiative.
——At this time, Henry Leland, the CEO of Detroit Cadillac Company, placed an additional order for electronic ignition systems.
Germany's Karl Benz and Daimler companies have also already made orders, and it seems very necessary to expand production.
Li Yu took Xie Yuxi to Detroit by train. Not only Henry Leland, but also General Motors and many small car factories came to visit him.
Henry Leland smiled and said: "First come, first served. Mr. Li Yu must ensure my needs first." Henry Leland put out an order contract, and Li Yu picked it up and looked at it. It turned out to be a long-term supply contract.
Cadillac's sales in the United States are now very good, giving him the confidence to increase production. Not only Cadillac, but other small companies are also seeing steady increases in sales.
Li Yu and Xie Yuxi came to the conference room to discuss: "Can we purchase more factories in Detroit? The current factories are obviously not enough." Xie Yuxi said: "As long as the funds are sufficient, there will be no problem. There are many factories in Detroit, and even nearby Quite a few.”
"Get together as much as possible and don't be too far apart," Li Yu said.
"Also, in order to make it easier for you to move around, you will be the marketing director of LY Company from now on." Xie Yuxi smiled and said: "You want me to work for you? But I am optimistic about your industry, and I haven't really seen it before. It's good for others to see if a woman becomes a corporate executive." Although she knew about economics and business, she was not proficient in technology, so Li Yu arranged for David Buick to work with her on expanding the factory.
Today, David Buick devotes a lot of his energy to engine research and development. Li Yu also has a lot of engine design ideas in his mind. With David Buick here, he only needs to draw the drawings and he can complete the development, which can save a lot of time.
The people Li Yu recruited, such as Tesla and Buick, are all technology obsessed. Fortunately, Zou Zhou has taken on the responsibility for production matters. He is worthy of vigorous training in the future, and his Chinese identity is very convenient for managing Chinese workers in the factory.
Li Yu came to Zou Zhou and said to him: "Work hard, and you will be the executive director of LY America Company from now on." Zou Zhou was surprised: "Executive...director?" Li Yu patted him on the shoulder: "He has great power. oh."
"I..." Li Yu didn't wait for him to refuse: "You deserve this." Well, the speed of improvement felt like riding a rocket.
Zou Zhou is on the production line and can clearly feel the strong competitiveness of the company's products, and it is very likely to become a first-class large enterprise in the future.
Nowadays, few Chinese in the United States even have serious jobs. It is a dream that I can become an upper-level executive of a large company.
Zou Zhou's eyes filled with tears: "Sir, I can't even do anything to repay you!" Li Yu said with a smile: "Don't talk about this old society, what I pay attention to here is distribution according to work." Zou Zhou was so excited that he couldn't even Didn't hear it
What does the word "old society" mean?
"I will not live up to your trust!" Li Yu said: "In the future, your tasks are indeed very heavy, and there are many new products to be launched. You also need to take time to learn some management knowledge. I will entrust someone to help you have a good job at the University of Detroit." Opportunity to take management courses." Similar to later night schools.
Zou Zhou had good learning ability and said: "I do often feel that knowledge is scarce. It would be great if I could take tutoring lessons." After signing a preliminary supply contract with Henry Leland and others, Li Yu set off to return to New York.
The transportation in the United States is very convenient. It is much faster to go from Beijing to Shanghai than at home. It seems that we have to find a way to get the railway repaired in advance.
As soon as Li Yu got off the train, he found that Liang Cheng, the ambassador to the United States, came to greet him in person. After Liang Cheng saw Li Yu, he said, "I'm really sorry. I just now learned that the emperor's master has arrived in the United States again." Li Yu said, "I have been busy and did not bother the ambassador." Liang Cheng said, "You are not an ordinary person. No need to bother, just let the embassy know if you have anything." The two of them came to a cafe outside the station. Liang Cheng had stayed in the United States for a long time and ordered two cups of coffee very skillfully, and then said: "Your company is Isn’t it going quite smoothly?”
"It's a good start, I hope we can get on the right track," Li Yu said, and then asked,
"How is the return of the Gengzi indemnity going?" Liang Cheng said: "Overall it is good. I think it will be passed by Congress early next year. Next, we will study how to connect with the country." Li Yu said: "The United States is doing well. It's fast, but I don't know if it can be connected in China. I'm worried that it will be abused." Liang Cheng understood Li Yu's worries: "This is not the past. Even some princes and nobles have seen the benefits of studying abroad. If we let The smell of copper penetrates through, and it seems that it will really ruin a good thing." Li Yu said: "We can only let the domestic academic departments pass some review standards as soon as possible. Fortunately, most of the officials in the academic departments still have principles." Domestic emphasis on education It has always been very high. If the same review standards as the imperial examinations can be introduced, it can be as fair as possible.
——Although there was really not much fairness in the feudal era, the imperial examination selection was really fair that attracted world attention.
China has never had a so-called aristocratic tradition, and this is indispensable. The imperial examination gave ordinary people a channel for advancement.
On the other hand, in other countries, nobles have always controlled the country. Therefore, Li Yu never blindly worshiped or even envied various foreign people with titles.
Moreover, European countries are generally small, which leads to too many nobles. Most of the titles just sound a bit bluffing.
Liang Cheng said: "After the things here are settled, I will leave for home. I must not make such an important matter go wrong." Li Yu believed in Liang Cheng's character and it would be best for him to take the initiative.
Moreover, as the minister of a weak country like the Qing Dynasty, Liang Cheng did not have much to do in the United States. Returning the Boxer Indemnity and opening up channels for studying abroad were his top priorities.
As for the various other diplomatic notes, they were completely in a state of disdain and had no say at all.
Moreover, he couldn't help Li Yu much with his business affairs. At most, he could provide some information about Washington.
In matters of enterprise and recruitment, he is not as good as his godfather Situ Meitang. Liang Cheng said to Li Yu again: "One more thing. Your company is located in Detroit. In addition to handling the relationship with the United States, you also have to be careful about your own people." Li Yu asked in surprise: "Your own people?" Liang Cheng Said: "Detroit is close to Canada, and the distance to Toronto is much closer than New York. But now many Chinese in Canada still listen to Mr. Kang." Liang Cheng knew that Kang Youwei was the person named by the Qing court to arrest, but when he came Without the police force, there was naturally no ability to catch him; secondly, Liang Cheng's feelings towards Kang Youwei were rather subtle. In the minds of many people, Kang Youwei was still a criminal.
A pillar of talent who "serves the country wholeheartedly". Li Yu frowned. Kang Youwei was indeed not easy to deal with. He had already had a bad relationship with him before.
After thinking for a while, he said: "What I do is always for the good of the Chinese people. Mr. Kang will not make trouble, right?" Liang Cheng sighed,
"People's hearts are separated from each other. You know that since ancient times, there have been struggles in the court. How can we talk about good and bad, right and wrong? It's no different here. Besides, your company has begun to show its strong ability to make money, and it will definitely be better in the future. It has become a big force, so... so we still have to pay more attention." Liang Cheng could only express it euphemistically, lamenting that as the minister to the United States, he could not even mediate with several major Chinese forces in the Americas.
It was impossible for Kang Youwei to listen to him, and Hongmen was even less likely to listen to him. What Li Yu was doing was too high-end and there was nothing he could do.
