Go back to the past and be a schoolboy

Chapter 254
With the action of "Shenbao", other newspapers and periodicals will not miss such a major event, especially in the current era where the articles are full of negative news, the news that the national industry has made such a major technological progress is even more precious.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Cai Yuanpei was presiding over the opening ceremony of the Journalism Research Society in the No.16 science classroom of Peking University.

Although it was late in the evening, the classroom was already full of people. There were students both inside and outside Peking University, as well as well-known journalists in Beijing, such as Shao Piaoping, Chen Zhongpu, Li Dazhao, Gao Junyu, Tan Pingshan, etc., discussing Chinese news enthusiastically. future, and how to use the power of news to save the country.

"Huh~"

Cai Yuanpei habitually blew on the microphone to ensure that the reception was normal.

The embarrassing thing is that the quality of the microphone is really poor. Although it is not impossible to amplify the sound, the sensitivity caused it to suddenly appear harsh noise, which immediately echoed in the classroom.

"Sigh~"

Fortunately, it didn't last long, and Cai Yuanpei regained control of the situation.

Looking at the audience and members of the research association with different expressions, Cai Yuanpei smiled and said:
"It seems that everyone came at the right time tonight. The enemy is already afraid of us."

Immediately, all the faces off the court responded with kind smiles, and the atmosphere eased a lot.

At this time, Cai Yuanpei threw away the speech script in his hand and gave an impromptu speech:

"There is skill in everything and then there is learning. Journalism in foreign countries started after the development of news. Since our country has news, it has only been a few decades, and it is no wonder that we are engaged in journalism today...

"I hope that Mr. Wang will continue to write a more detailed work, and do more profound research with the members of the Journalism Research Association, so that this society will develop into a university specialist. The progress of our country's journalism will be related to a long time! "

After a speech, he not only pointed out the purpose of establishing the Journalism Research Association, but also expressed expectations for the members of the Association, which won full applause.

Just as Cai Yuanpei was about to come down from the podium, Shao Piaoping on the side suddenly stopped him, handed over a press release and said softly:

"Principal Cai, please take a look at this first. If it is convenient, I highly recommend that you take it to the podium and read it to all the students and gentlemen."

"Oh, let me see... Qiuxin Machinery Factory!? Isn't this the one that Professor Cheng mentioned in his letter last time! Why did it appear here? Could something bad happen to Professor Cheng? Is it okay?" Cai Yuanpei was very surprised when he saw the words "Qiuxin Machine Factory" with wide eyes.

Speaking of which, Shao Piaoping had some contact with Cheng Nuo before, and the two had communicated several times in private, and they both expressed their appreciation for each other's work. Although they were relatively busy, they both followed each other's news.

Especially as the special correspondent of "Shenbao" in Beijing, he sent special telegrams and wrote "Beijing special newsletter" for it.With his extraordinary interview ability, in-depth observation and description of the Beiyang government, he soon attracted attention and became one of the famous reporters at that time.

It's just that he has just been hired as a tutor of the Journalism Research Association of Peking University, and he doesn't have enough time. In addition, he is far away from the place where the news happened, so he didn't know the news in advance.

However, as soon as she got the press release, Shao Piaoping decided to share the news.

"Principal Cai, this time is not only not bad news, but also great news. Even with this incident alone, the national industry will usher in a new chapter. Even though the road ahead is still muddy, the dawn is ahead. Pointing to the press release, Shao Piaoping said excitedly.

Cai Yuanpei had a feeling in his heart, and stared at Shao Piaoping closely: "Piaoping, does the innovation you mentioned have something to do with Professor Cheng of our school?"

Shao Piaoping smiled knowingly, and pretended to be closed: "Whether it matters or not, the text is clearly written, President Cai might as well take a look."

Cai Yuanpei felt helpless, shook his head and had to read by himself.

The above was nothing else but a news article about the successful production of Krupp steel by the Qiuxin Machinery Factory that was about to be published in Shenbao, and it was also the article that Zhang Jian and his son in Shanghai had seen.

It's just that as an internal employee of the newspaper, Shao Piaoping learned in advance when the newspaper was still being printed and distributed, and now the paper is still warm when touched.

Because the article was of great importance, Shao Piaoping took it directly to the venue without much hesitation.

"This... this is really worthy of a special celebration." Cai Yuanpei couldn't help but adjusted his glasses, and said pleasantly: "I have said long ago that Professor Cheng of our School of Mathematics is a great talent. No matter where he goes, can lead to a radical revolution.”

There was too much movement in the background, which inevitably aroused the curiosity of everyone in the audience.

Chen Zhongpu crossed his hands on his knees, kept leaning towards the backstage, squinted his eyes and said curiously: "Shouchang, what do you think Cai Gong and Reporter Shao are discussing over there? Why do you have a serious expression and a joyful expression? I think There's something tricky in it."

Li Dazhao sorted out the notes in his hand, and did not raise his head in a hurry: "Maybe the two reached a consensus on a certain point of view in the press? It may also be because of private matters, so it is not easy to guess."

Chen Zhongpu turned his head, saw his friend calmly and asked back: "Aren't you curious?"

Li Dazhao shook his head, and said calmly, "There's nothing to be curious about. When Mr. Cai should let us know, he will definitely let us know. If it has nothing to do with us, it's better to take time to do your own work."

While talking, Li Dazhao took off the cap of the pen, put it on the pen, put it in the notebook, and continued with a smile on his face: "The "Ranzhi Quarterly" I edited asked you to make an appointment last month. , After such a long time, shouldn’t it be time to hand in the manuscript? You can’t follow the example of Zhiyuan and go to Europe and let it go!”

"Hiss~ Do you think this matter has something to do with Zhiyuan?" Chen Zhongpu deliberately pretended to be confused, frowned and nodded: "Thinking about it, I haven't heard from Zhiyuan for a long time. Based on what we know about him, where is he probably?" It’s time to do some serious calculations to make major inventions.”

This time it was Li Dazhao's turn to be helpless, and he wanted to continue asking, but seeing Chen Zhongpu's cheeky look, he obviously planned to delay.

Seeing his friend's helplessness, Chen Zhongpu couldn't help laughing, and laughed: "Okay, I've already put the manuscript on the agenda, the main content is about 'self-reliance', and I can hand it over to you this week. But having said that, I always feel that the backstage matter has something to do with Zhiyuan, do you want to go and have a look now?"

Li Dazhao hesitated, "Now?"

Chen Zhongpu directly grabbed his friend's arm, and said impatiently: "Don't hesitate, hurry over and have a look while it's still hot, and go there later, it will be bad!"

"It's not, it's really not..."

Cai Yuanpei, who was holding the press release in the background, felt that reading it once was not enough, and was about to read it for the second time. He never thought that a big head would suddenly poke out from behind and greet him directly:
"Duke Cai!"

Cai Yuanpei was taken aback by this, and he held his chest and saw that it was Chen Zhongpu, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "Zhongpu, Zhongpu, what are you going to do again, you are elusive."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cai... Hey, Mr. Cai, what are you holding in your hand?" Chen Zhongpu knew that the gesture just now was really impolite, so he quickly apologized with a smile, but his gaze was involuntarily placed on the press release, And followed it up:

"Congratulations to Qiuxin Machinery Factory for successfully rolling steel. Recently, Professor Cheng Nuoli..."

In the middle of reading, he suddenly realized and asked in surprise, "Is this made by Zhiyuan?"

Cai Yuanpei smiled and said, "Apart from him, will there be another Cheng Nuo Cheng Zhiyuan?"

"Isn't it... the span of Zhiyuan has always been this big?" Chen Zhongpu's eyes widened, full of disbelief, he took the press release and quickly browsed it and said in admiration: "It's Zhiyuan, no wonder he was at this critical moment. At the critical moment, I chose to travel to Europe, so it was used here!"

Li Dazhao also came over with his hands behind his back, and after looking at it for a while, he sighed sincerely: "If you only look at the span, there is no one except Zhiyuan. In fact, like our Journalism Research Association today, it should also be called Cheng Nuo, and there will definitely be a part of it." strength."

Chen Zhongpu turned his head and asked, "Is there such a thing?"

Li Dazhao straightened up and explained: "You have "New Youth", and I edited "Jiayin Daily" and "Speaking and Zhi Quarterly". Mr. Cai also has "Peking University Journal". As for Mr. Shao, he is also planning to start "Beijing News" ", Zhiyuan is no worse than us in this aspect, just one "National" is enough to join in!"

Chen Zhongpu nodded, and winked at Cai Yuanpei at the side: "You are right, such a good coolie, Mr. Cai, you must not let him go."

"Okay, okay, have you finished reading it? I will take away the things after reading it. The students in the audience are still waiting for us to give a speech." Cai Yuanpei shook his head, did not take up this topic, but took away the speech again , simply packed up his clothes, and walked to the podium again.

After the remaining three looked at each other, they all laughed.

However, this smile only lasted for a short period of time, and then there was a strange silence.

"I……"

"I……"

"you……"

"you……"

Feeling that the atmosphere was not right, both Chen and Li had something to say, and unfortunately they all rushed together, and finally Li Dazhao took the initiative to say: "Zhong Pu, you go ahead."

"Okay, then I will be humble." Chen Zhongpu nodded, stood up and said seriously: "Bingchen was the year before last, and I realized that China is poor and weak now. Except for a few people, the people of the whole country have no hope of survival and are already poor. The poor can no longer be poor, blood and blood are flying everywhere, orphans, widows and mothers have no one to show mercy.

"Only the people are begging for food, but they can't be stopped. They can't be stopped, so it has become the first big problem at the beginning of the [-]th century. Although Zhiyuan shifted the focus of its work from ideological enlightenment to industry at the beginning, I persisted. Those with reservations think that it can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause, but now it seems that Zhiyuan has taken so many steps forward.”

Li Dazhao on the side was deeply touched: "In China, which was economically backward and reduced to a semi-colony, farmers accounted for more than 70.00% of the total population. Everyone's life is generally tight and busy with food all day long. As for other groups, basically in this way.

"But what about the master workers who dominate the rest of the group, the actual treatment is not as good as mule horses, especially some factories in Shanghai still employ child laborers aged 12 or so... I believe Cheng Nuo's move is not a cure for the symptoms, but in the long run, It will definitely improve the status quo!"

"Yes, as Zhiyuan often said, the economic base determines the superstructure." Chen Zhongpu agreed very much, and then said: "Didn't he send some Chinese translations of the "Declaration of the Communist Party" from Shanghai last time? With that, we should directly support Zhiyuan in public opinion through this research association!"

Shao Piaoping supported: "It's just right, this time it will be the first topic of our Journalism Research Association. Tomorrow, no, tonight we will write an article to support the industry of Professor Cheng. Domestic products should be self-improvement!"

While several people were discussing the article, Cai Yuanpei also finished reading the press release.

Feeling the enthusiasm of the students in the audience, and thinking of Cheng Nuo and others' contribution behind, Cai Yuanpei said slowly: "Nowadays, the country's affairs are difficult and the people's livelihood is in decline. Those who worry about the country are all talking about revitalizing industry and engaging in crafts, and caring about steel and iron. , It's rare to talk about it. I don't know that the medicine that saves China today is steel.

The national economy and the people's livelihood are closely related. How can anyone who manufactures machinery as a tool for starting an industry be steel?

Why is the railway of the transportation agency not steel?
Why is the weapon of national defense equipment not steel?

Why is the giant ship of the water transportation plan not steel?

Now that everything is taken from foreign countries, the benefits will be lost day by day, and the worry of exhaustion is enough to wait.Husband today's world, the world of iron and steel, its words are easy to understand.As small as a nail, as huge as a ship, it is like steel, like a millet, water and fire, indispensable for a day.

Now Professor Cheng Nuo of our school, with the help of the team, has absorbed and transformed steel technology into a complete domestic product. Its role is so great that it is the glory of national industry..."

And tonight's seminar was just the beginning. By the early morning of the next day, the news about Qiuxin Machine Factory had spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.

Although the newspapers and periodicals that have been printed with a fixed layout cannot be reprinted, they can also be issued temporarily by means of "outside the number".

"Oriental Magazine": "The twentieth century was actually a world of steel. The wealth of a country is determined by the amount of iron used. Today, a professor surnamed Cheng from Peking University successfully refined high-quality steel at the Qiuxin Machine Factory, which has grown my country's history. Industry, to promote the growth of national industry, is really a feat..."

"Yishibao": "Since the eighteenth century, the improvement of industrial motivation, the change of commercial organization, and the prosperity and decline of a country's industry are all related to the growth and decline of coal and iron. Therefore, those who know it often use the name of coal and iron world to attract The attention of the world. Although the current coal mines are bleak, but with the help of Professor Cheng Nuo, the steel road has dawned..."

"New Youth": "In the industry, if the railway, water supply, etc. can be built with foreign debts, as for the iron and steel industry, it must not be done with foreign debts. Fortunately, the Qiuxin Machinery Factory has succeeded. One iron factory was established, and the others The second and third iron factories must continue to operate, and the second and third iron factories will be established. During the holidays, our country's industry will be revitalized, and this depends on Professor Cheng..."

"Current Affairs News": "A developed national industry must start with the construction of the railway. If you want to build a railway, you must start with the establishment of a steel factory. This will make the country rich and the people rich. In one fell swoop. It is proposed to invite the business community to join the education community to raise huge sums of money in support of Qiuxin Machinery Factory , to manufacture rails and iron materials for the future construction of railways in various provinces, and to develop China's vast land and resources..."

All of a sudden, major newspapers and periodicals carried out positive reports on this, which aroused strong social repercussions.

(End of this chapter)