hero.
This is Wen Yiduo's evaluation of Zhang San, the author of "Mechanical Drawing".
As a person born in the late Qing Dynasty, he has experienced the great changes that have not happened in China for five thousand years and the shame of Paris. He deeply understands the reasons why China is weak today, and he also understands the weight and significance of the manuscript in front of him.
If the country's weakness originated in the late Qing Dynasty and was rooted in its own wars and invasions by other countries, then the reason why the country's industry cannot grow is not only the influence of the external environment and political situation, but also the lack of advanced technology, complete basic knowledge and outstanding industrial talents.
Leaving aside the lack of advanced technology and outstanding industrial talents, the lack of systematic drawing standards is also an indispensable and important link.
Since many students went abroad in the late Qing Dynasty, students who have learned literature, language and philosophy are like crucian carp crossing the river, and only a handful of students have learned the essentials of industry and the essence of science. Many key technologies and important basic knowledge have been lost after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. Japan banned it, and the systematic cartographic standards were among them.
As a literary master who stands at the top of the domestic university professor pyramid, Wen Yiduo still knows a lot about science and domestic industrial conditions. Regarding cartography, there are many people in China who know how to draw, and they have obtained many drawings. However, most of them People basically know what is happening but don't know why it is happening. We can refer to the drawings of Western patented technologies that we spent a lot of money to buy and copy them, but we are unable to derive improvements based on this basis.
There are many reasons, the key one being the lack of systematic mapping standards mentioned in this article.
Without understanding standards and parameters, how can we talk about development and improvement?
Over the years, professors from many top universities in China have continuously joined forces to try to build a set of Chinese drawing standards. Among them is Zhuang Qianding, chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National Tsinghua University. Since there is no data from abroad, Drawing lessons from this, the standard-making team in charge of Zhuang Qianding could only move forward alone, constructing drafting standards bit by bit with the help of drawings and materials retained after the New Culture Movement.
But it is so difficult to build a set of drawing standards that belong to China. It is not that you specify what a symbol is, it is what it is. Drawing standards are the soul of drawings and the language basis of the engineering and technical world. They have their own rules and must be referenced when constructing. Reality, combined with it.
Before the New Culture Movement, there were many drawings and materials from the late Qing Dynasty that survived. After the New Culture Movement, the books, classical Chinese, and many books and materials from the late Qing Dynasty that symbolized feudal ethics were destroyed, including many drawings and materials belonging to the Qing court. Consigned to the grave of old literature.
After three years of hard work, the label-making team in charge of Zhuang Qianding not only failed to complete the label-making task as expected, but did not even reach half of the progress.
If the text of this manuscript really contains a set of systematic mapping standards and data, as the article on the second page says, then it will be one of the best news in the history of the domestic industry, comparable to the ammonia bill that broke the Western blockade on the Hou Deban. The secret of making alkali using the alkali method.
It was so difficult to make alkali at that time because of the blockade of the West. Hou Debang, a top genius who had scored 1000 points in ten subjects, worked hard day and night, and finally broke through the blockade of the other side and established the basic chemical industry of the country.
In the author Zhang San, Wen Yiduo also saw the figure of Hou Debang.
Thousands of days and nights have been devoted to selfless dedication for the present, and there are countless difficulties, obstacles and dangers involved.
Mr. Zhang San, You San is polite. ——Wen Yiduo silently paid respect to Mr. Zhang San.
Strictly speaking, this article is a standard social science article. No matter in terms of writing rhythm or format, it does not meet the acceptance requirements of the Tsinghua Journal. However, as Wen Yiduo, he did not hesitate to regard it as one of the most important articles in his life. Among the top three articles read.
Time passed slowly, and not long after, there was a knock on the door of the editorial department.
"Please come in." Wen Yiduo heard the voice and responded.
The next second, the door opened and principal Mei Yiqi appeared in black robe: "Brother You."
"I didn't expect that Yue Han arrived first." When Wen Yiduo saw Mei Yiqi, he stood up immediately, stepped forward to greet her, stretched out his right hand, and said with a smile.
"I didn't go out today. I was in the office. I rushed here after receiving the notice from Xiaotian. Brother Yousan, why did you ask me, the great nanny, to come to the editorial office today?" Mei Yiqi stretched out her right hand and shook it with Wen Yiduo, explaining. After the reason, he asked curiously.
Wen Yiduo's face was serious: "This is a rare manuscript that cannot be reviewed by three friends. It needs you, Brother Hongjuan, Brother Kaiyi, and Brother Heshou to review it together before a decision can be made."
"Exceptionally rare?"
Seeing the serious expression on Wen Yiduo's face, Mei Yiqi was startled and curious: "In that case, Yue Han will wait here for the professors to arrive before reading."
Wen Yiduo nodded, smiled at Mei Yiqi, and turned to make tea.
An hour later, three Tsinghua professors, Chen Yinke, Ye Qisun and Zhuang Qianding, rushed to the editorial office, followed by the panting young editor.
After everyone arrived, Wen Yiduo said to the young editor Tian Qi: "Xiao Tian, please make a cup of tea for the three professors."
"Yes." Tian Qi, the young editor who had just taken a breath, replied immediately.
"Friend San, what kind of article is this? Do you want me to come and review it together?" Chen Yinke's eyes revealed a hint of doubt. On the way here, he had already preliminary knowledge of the relevant situation and knew that the reason for everyone gathering this time was to review the manuscript.
In addition to doubts, I can't help but wonder how good this article must be to be reviewed by five Tsinghua professors, including Tsinghua President Mei Yiqi.
Ye Qisun and Zhuang Qianding showed curiosity, while Mei Yiqi sat aside with a smile on her face, quietly watching Wen Yiduo on the desk.
Wen Yiduo stood up, picked up the second article he had read, and came to Chen Yinke. He looked around at all his friends: "Compared to Liang Shizhi's "Young China", there is only one original manuscript. It is extremely precious. Please circulate it carefully. .”
Comparable to Liang Shizhi's "Young China"?
Chen Yinke was slightly startled, raised his eyebrows, and showed a serious look on his face. Of course he knew the weight of Young China Theory, which is one of the best among many articles in modern times. It was written by Liang Shiliang Qichao. Regarding Wen Yiduo's words Chen Yinke had to treat it with solemnity.
The Tsinghua professors were shocked and looked at each other in disbelief.
Mei Yiqi was also stunned and surprised.
"Yuehan, you are the biggest here, here you go." Wen Yiduo held the article on the fluttering paper in his hand and handed it to Mei Yiqi, who was surprised in his heart.
Mei Yiqi did not refuse. He took the article and said to the Tsinghua professors around him: "Okay, let me show it to everyone first."
After finishing his words, he turned his eyes to the article covered with handwriting.
At just the first glance, Mei Yiqi was stunned, and his face showed solemnity. This expression and expression made the three people sitting around Chen Yinke even more surprised. You know, the principal Mei Yiqi has experienced People who have experienced strong winds and waves are usually calm and calm, and they never show signs of joy or anger.
Today, I was shocked by this article.
When the professors saw Mei Yiqi's expression, they became even more curious, and all their eyes fell on the article in Mei Yiqi's hand.
Under the gaze of everyone, Mei Yiqi's expression kept changing, from solemn to serious, from serious to solemn. After a few minutes, Mei Yiqi put down the article with both hands, turned his head to the right, and carefully handed it to him. Chen Yinke, deputy editor-in-chief: "Heshou, read carefully."
"good."
Seeing Mei Yiqi's solemnity, Chen Yinke did not dare to neglect, nodded, took the article with both hands, and cast a pair of deep eyes towards the beginning of the article.
"On the Significance of Cartographic Standards to the Development of my country's Industrialization" - Zhang San.
This is?
Chen Yinke frowned slightly when he saw this title. Being extremely smart, he immediately understood the reason for Wen Yiduo and Mei Yiqi's attitude.
There are many guesses in his mind, so he should not think too much, and only make judgments after reading calmly. With this mentality, Chen Yinke moved his eyes downwards and carefully read the entire paragraph of the article.
Ye Qisun and Zhuang Qianding waited silently on the side without urging.
"call……"
After a few minutes, Chen Yinke, who was reading quietly, let out a long breath, and his serious face turned calm. Without saying a word, he sat quietly in his seat to digest. After a while, he looked towards Ye Qisun on the right said, "Hongjuan, be careful."
After finishing his words, he handed the manuscript in his hand to Ye Qisun.
Curious and doubtful, Ye Qisun took the manuscript with his right hand. After reading only the first half, he froze on the spot. His face looked like that of Mei Yiqi and Chen Yinke, showing seriousness and dignity. After taking a short rest, he continued. Look down.
Seeing Ye Qisun's expression and reaction, Zhuang Qianding, who was sitting at the end, became more and more curious. He endured his inner emotions and quickly took the manuscript after Ye Qisun finished reading it without waiting for instructions.
"This is?!" The next second, Zhuang Qianding, who is the leader of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Tsinghua's standard-making team, immediately made an incredulous voice when he saw the content of the manuscript.
incredible!
Zhuang Qianding couldn't believe what he saw.
With his hands trembling slightly, Zhuang Qianding kept holding back the excitement in his heart and forced himself to read the entire article. After reading it, a pair of almost blood-red eyes immediately turned to Wen Yiduo, who was standing in the middle: "Brother You, third brother, Where’s the artwork? Where are the rest of the artwork?!”
