When the time comes, it means that the new issue of Tsinghua University Journal will be officially published.
Seeing the wall clock return to zero, the office fell into silence. Everyone's eyes turned to Wen Yiduo, the editor-in-chief of the journal.
"Gentlemen, the first issue of the journal was officially published in April 1937. All we can do now is wait." Feeling the attention of everyone, Wen Yiduo stood up, looked around, looked solemn, and said solemnly .
Previously, I was waiting for the official publication of the first issue of the journal. Now, I am waiting for feedback from the first issue of the journal.
During this period, Zhuang Qianding was busy with the publication of "Chinese Mechanical Drawing" and provided as much help as possible from the professional field. Chen Yinke put down almost everything in his hands and rushed to the editorial department on time every day to participate in revision and In the process of typesetting.
The entire Tsinghua Journal has put a lot of effort into this book.
In the early stages, it was kept strictly confidential and tens of thousands of copies were printed. This was a top-notch treatment that was unimaginable for any issue of Tsinghua Journal in the past.
You should know that academic journals do not have many readers due to their small audience and high level of professional knowledge, so the printing volume is generally around one thousand to two thousand copies.
The printing volume of the first issue of the Tsinghua Journal in April was almost five times that of the first issue in January.
Zhuang Qianding and other Tsinghua professors and editorial editors all nodded silently.
At this moment, as the publication date specified by the journal arrives, dozens of terminal publication points in Beiping City and Tianjin City immediately send the first issue of the Journal of Tsinghua University in April to units and individuals who subscribe to the journal.
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The sun is just right today.
Li Guowei, an ordinary member of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, sat by the window of his home, made a cup of tea, picked up the latest newspaper, and enjoyed his few free time on Saturday.
Two days off every week, this is the exclusive treatment for technical staff.
The Chinese Society of Engineers is the largest non-governmental engineering organization in China. It was founded in 1911. Its first president, Zhan Tianyou, was second only to Academia Sinica in terms of identity and status in the academic field. Every registered member needs to go through strict membership requirements. Tested and ultimately granted membership.
Members are divided into ordinary members, correspondence members and senior members.
Li Guowei is a newly promoted ordinary member last year. He is a mechanical engineer and has a high school education. He has not received systematic training in the field of mechanical engineering and is a monk halfway.
However, with his own talent and unremitting efforts, he eventually became a registered mechanical engineer and currently works at Beiping Yonghe Machinery Factory, where his salary and benefits are several times those of ordinary workers.
Basking in the sun, making tea, and reading newspaper news to learn about the country are Li Guowei's habits.
"The Japanese talk about peace but don't use force? Bullshit, this is a weasel giving New Year's greetings to a chicken..." Li Guowei held the newspaper from three days ago in his hands. After carefully reading the headlines, he immediately cursed, and a trace of vigilance emerged in his heart. heart of.
The newspapers are full of various recent events in the Pingjin area, and the headlines are about Japanese businessmen and Chinese businessmen seeking a win-win situation.
Is it possible that the Japanese, who are usually extremely vicious and cruel, suddenly talk about peace and win-win and seek commercial development?
impossible.
Although the behavior of the Japanese has been much calmer in the past two years, with almost no large-scale fights, and they seem to be harmonious neighbors, Li Guowei will never forget the ferocity and violence of the Japanese.
His hometown is on the Songhua River in Dongsan Province. His family is a landowner. When the Japanese occupied Dongsan Province, 167 people in the village rose up to resist. In the end, only he, who was studying in school, survived by chance.
The mother died, the father died, the two-year-old sister died, and neither the eldest brother nor the second brother survived.
This is a hatred that can never be forgotten, a hatred that is spread in blood.
It cannot be annihilated, it cannot be eliminated.
Anyone can forget the brutality of the Japanese, but not him.
"Dong dong!" Suddenly, just as Li Guowei was thinking about the problem, the door knocked softly.
"Who is it?" Li Guowei heard the knock on the door, put down the newspaper, came to the door and shouted.
"The journal you subscribed to is out, and I'm here to deliver it." A young man's voice came from outside the door.
Journal?
"Hold on."
After hearing this, Li Guowei put down his guard. He did subscribe to the journals of Peking University Journal and Tsinghua Journal, although he didn't know which one was sent now.
As an engineer, Li Guowei needs to recharge and replenish himself from time to time. The reason why he successfully obtained the general membership of the Chinese Society of Engineers is inseparable from the habit of reading academic journals.
Opening the door, there was a young man delivering newspapers standing outside.
"This is the first issue of the Journal of Tsinghua University in April." The young man delivering the paper took out a thick journal of the Journal of Tsinghua University from his body and handed it to Li Guowei.
"Why is it so thick?"
When Li Guowei saw this issue of Tsinghua Journal, he was instantly confused and his eyelids jumped wildly. The thickness of the journal in front of him was no less than that of a dictionary.
God, what is going on?
The young man delivering the newspaper also had a look of helplessness on his face: "It's just so thick."
Are you confused?
I'm still helpless.
In the past, the thickness of any academic journal was only about one book. The Tsinghua Journal is better this time. A publication weighs more than three kilograms, making the paper seem free.
"How much is it?" Li Guowei shook his head and took the heavy first issue of the journal in April.
The young man who delivered the newspaper responded: "2 cents."
"So cheap? Here." Li Guowei was confused and took the money from his trouser pocket and handed it to the newspaper delivery boy.
"See you next time." The young man delivering the newspaper said goodbye after collecting the money and turned to leave.
"You walk slowly."
Li Guowei responded, closed the door, picked up the latest Journal of Tsinghua University, and returned to the window.
"Strange, why is this issue of the Journal so thick, but the price is a dime cheaper? Is this a loss-making business?" Li Guowei was confused, and became very interested in this issue of the Tsinghua Journal, and put the newspaper aside.
When I turned the first page, I saw a paragraph.
This issue of the journal, with the help of Mr. Zhang San, hopes to use his book "Chinese Mechanical Drawing" to establish standards in the field of industrial machinery in our country.
Due to the limited editor's level, omissions and errors will inevitably occur. If there are any errors, please correct them.
Editors: Wen Yiduo, Chen Yinke, Zhuang Qianding, Ye Qisun.
"Chinese Mechanical Drawing?!" Li Guowei was stunned when he saw this paragraph. As an engineer in the mechanical field, he certainly understood the meaning of this paragraph in the journal, and he also knew what was currently lacking in the field of industrial machinery in China.
God, could it be...
Li Guowei was a little unbelievable, his head was dizzy, he couldn't help swallowing his throat, took a deep breath, forced to stay calm, and turned the page with his right hand.
There is no long explanation, no tedious elaboration, and the second page goes directly to the topic.
"Chinese Mechanical Drawing"
Author, Zhang San.
Drawing format: It is required to be rectangular, white, with five basic drawing sizes of a0, a1, a2, a3, a4...
Li Guowei was fascinated by the seemingly boring parameters and standards. Gradually, his eyes became red and filled with tears.
No one understands the importance of this book "Chinese Mechanical Drawing" better than him.
"No, I have to go find the factory director immediately!" After Li Guowei continued to look for a while, he finally interrupted himself, took a deep breath, and a look of determination appeared in his eyes.
"Dong dong!" Suddenly, there was another knock on the door.
Li Guowei was confused: "Who is it?"
"Hello, I'm delivering Peking University newspapers and periodicals."
