Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 513: Bao Guowei's AK47? Attending the premiere of "The Godfather"!

After Bao Guowei’s first Macroeconomics class at Peking University.

This book instantly became a hot topic in the city of Peking.

Peking University students who are able to take this course first will receive a copy of the related book.

However, many teachers and students outside the school who failed to get the course were immediately unhappy.

There are several copies of this book in the Peking University Library, but there are too many people and too little content!
Whether you like Bao Guowei or hate him, everyone wants to see what is written in this book.

Because the book is still relatively professional, Bao Guowei did not intend to distribute it on a large scale like "Island Economics" at the beginning.

However, readers sent letters like snowflakes to Peking University, and some even contacted Lida Bookstore, which published Macroeconomics in Peking, and strongly requested more prints and editions.

There were even people shouting outside the bookstore.

"Are we short of money? Why don't you publish Macroeconomics?"

The matter became more and more serious, and even the Peking Police Station was dispatched.

The owner of Lida Bookstore and Peking University President Jiang Menglin came to visit together.

Bao Guowei was very surprised to learn about this situation. He obviously underestimated the city of Peking's enthusiasm for knowledge.

At first he thought that a relatively serious professional book like "Macroeconomics" would be ignored.

Even when he writes books, they are usually known to be easy to understand, but that is aimed at college students.

The college students in the Republic of China were not like the undergraduates who are now common everywhere. They were truly the best of the best.

Not to mention, the overall literacy rate in the Republic of China is pitifully low. Some people who want to read newspapers even need to find a special teacher to read them aloud.

But I didn't expect it to cause such a commotion.

Since the readers had made the request, Bao Guowei naturally didn't care and immediately agreed to an emergency reprint of "Macroeconomics".

The craze quickly spread to major cities in North China and even to southern cities such as Shanghai.

Bao Guowei's influence is unimaginable in today's Republic of China.

I don’t know whether it was intentional or unintentional, but the Kuomintang government seemed to want to suppress the anti-Japanese sentiment among the people and actually strongly supported the dissemination of this book and related knowledge.

Or perhaps the people who conducted the censorship in the Kuomintang government did not understand economics at all and did not know that many of the contents of "Macroeconomics" were ultimately anti-dictatorship and anti-Kuomintang.

Of course, given the degree of dissemination of economic theories in the government today, it is a bit difficult for them to understand them.

Many newspapers also published headlines highly praising the emergence of Bao Guowei's relevant theories and the publication of this book.

As Bao Guowei's lackey, The Times naturally could not miss this opportunity and published a special issue specifically writing about it.

"Mr. Bingwen helps Peking University, and the macro-economy emerges!"

The content fully demonstrates Bao Guowei's status in the field of economic theory.

In fact, there is no need for the Times to brag about it. Many scholars who have been abroad have long known Bao Guowei's status in the foreign economic community.

A few months ago, Bao Guowei received an invitation to serve as an advisor to the British government. The headlines are still fresh in my mind!
Many masters also wrote editorials to recommend this book.

For example, Cai Yuanpei, who had remained silent, published a comment in the newspaper: "If you want to understand economics, just reading Bingwen's "Island Economics" and "Macroeconomics" from all over the world is enough!"

In fact, Cai Yuanpei's evaluation of Bao Guowei has always been mixed. The fact that he could shout out this sentence so proudly is enough to show his status.

Within just half a month, a wave of studying economics swept across the society of the Republic of China.

Professor Ma Yinchu, who taught at Jinling University and held several important positions in the National Government, also made public remarks.

"In today's world, if you want to build a country, you can't do without economics! If you want to learn economics, you must learn Bingwen's Macroeconomics!"

Another person who was once a hot topic at Peking University was Qian Zhongshu, who was known as a "literary genius".

I was actually influenced by Bao Guowei and started to study economics.

He even studied Macroeconomics carefully and published several analytical articles in newspapers.

Even Bao Guowei couldn't help but sigh after reading these articles: a genius is a genius.

There is a reason why Qian Zhongshu was called "the learned scholar" and "the cultural Kunlun" in the Republic of China.

Even in the field of economics, which he was not very good at, after learning, he was able to write analytical articles that were profound and reasonable.

Qian Zhongshu should never have met this reborn person who was playing tricks on others. He was overwhelmed in everything, so much so that from the initial "tit-for-tat" to the other party's "worship" now.

Qian Zhongshu did not lose to himself, but to the future development of mankind for nearly a hundred years.

However, these things are secondary.

These days, in addition to attending his daily classes at Peking University, Bao Guowei has been paying close attention to the developments in Northeast China.

He was very pleased with Zhang Xueliang's actions. Many important facilities such as the Shengjing Arsenal, bank gold reserves, etc. had already been withdrawn.

He even sent a troop to assist in defense, which showed that his advice had some effect.

But when June was approaching, Zhang Xueliang suddenly found Bao Guowei and said something.

"Bingwen, I think we should be more cautious. The actions of evacuating supplies and sending troops seem to have angered the Japanese. Their actions are becoming more and more arrogant."

Bao Guowei was so angry that he pointed at Zhang Xueliang and cursed at him.

"Zhang Hanqing, are you a wimp? I thought you were a real man, but you're still trying to please someone when they bully you?"

After being scolded by Bao Guowei, Zhang Xueliang was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said.

"Bingwen, you must show me the blueprint of the AK47 you mentioned earlier. It is very important for the future domestic military strength."

Bao Guowei revealed some ideas about the manufacturing of AK47 in advance, which immediately perked up Zhang Xueliang.

He naturally understood weapons and knew that although this gun looked simple in design, it was able to achieve such power and stability that it must be epoch-making.

Bao Guowei said unhappily: "This is just an idea of ​​mine. Even if I really take out the blueprint, with the current manufacturing capacity of Shengjing Arsenal, I'm afraid it still can't be manufactured, right?"

"Bingwen, what do you mean by that?" Zhang Xueliang said excitedly. "As long as you can draw the blueprint, we Fengtian will make this gun even if we have to sell everything we have."

Zhang Xueliang was full of expectations, and his mind was filled with the image of making this gun and then killing everyone.

Bao Guowei was not so optimistic, he said unhappily.

"If you can't protect the Shengjing Arsenal, you won't be able to produce my rifle, let alone the Liao Thirteen-style rifle."

He proposed various advanced weapons ideas, which were essentially empty promises to Zhang Xueliang, so that he could keep the Shengjing Arsenal and not become a handover to the Japanese.

In fact, the reason why AK47 is called AK47 is because it was produced in 1947.

With the industrial capabilities and technology of the Republic of China in 1931, it was impossible to manufacture this legendary gun from World War II.

Not to mention the Republic of China, even if you gave the blueprints to the Americans today, they would not be able to manufacture it.

However, the fact that it could not be made did not mean that the blueprint of this gun was meaningless. With a more advanced concept of gun manufacturing, referring to the blueprint of AK47, Shengjing Arsenal could produce a low-end version of AK47, which was far better than the Liao -type rifle he originally produced.

Of course, Bao Guowei was just drawing a pie in the sky, and it remains to be seen whether it will be given to Zhang Xueliang in the end.

Unfortunately, the manufacturing capacity of the Soviet area is limited now, otherwise Bao Guowei would have sent the drawings there no matter what.

I don’t know whether Zhang Xueliang listened to him or not, but since he knew that Bao Guowei was also a genius in weapons and equipment, Zhang Xueliang’s attitude towards Bao Guowei became better.

Originally, Zhang Xueliang's respect for Bao Guowei was only due to his contribution to the Chinese people and his influence, as well as partly due to their friendship.

But now it’s completely different. Bao Guowei’s ability is equivalent to changing the combat capability of the entire army!
Zhang Xueliang even wanted to promote Bao Guowei. Apart from his two wives, the position of Marshal could not be shared. If Bao Guowei dared to mention anything else, Zhang Xueliang would consider it.

Therefore, despite Bao Guowei's angry rebuke, Zhang Xueliang still maintained his original plan, which was to transfer important facilities and resources such as arsenals in the Northeast, and to deploy part of the army to assist in defense.

Having said that, it is still unclear to what extent Zhang Xueliang can actually achieve.

After all, deep down, he still didn't think that the Japanese would attack him.

Every time Bao Guowei left the Marshal's Mansion, he felt physically and mentally exhausted!
But today, as soon as he returned home, he heard Zhang Nianyue's urgent news.

"Guowei! Guowei! Good news!" Zhang Nianyue ran out jumping.

Bao Guowei smiled and held his wife's face and said, "What good news? Could it be that you are pregnant with my child?"

"You're just talking nonsense." Zhang Nianyue punched Bao Guowei in the chest and said angrily. "Isn't this your movie? The Godfather or something like that. I just received a message from Li Mingwei in Shanghai that the filming of this movie has been almost completed and is scheduled to be released in two weeks!"

"What? The Godfather is coming out?"

Bao Guowei almost dropped his jaw in shock.

There were so many things to do that he almost forgot he was filming a movie.

Nearly half a year has passed since Li Mingwei told me that the movie "The Godfather" has been basically prepared and can be released in March.

It was originally scheduled to be released in March, but unfortunately in order to make the film perfect, Leon Lai delayed its release for three months.

Because of the long delay, Bao Guowei didn't have the energy to pay much attention to it.

Now I finally got the news.

He took the telegram that had been transferred from the south to Beijing and saw a few simple descriptions on it.

"The Godfather is finished, please come to Shanghai to attend the premiere!"

I don’t know how much emotion Li Mingwei contained in this short line of words. He has waited for this day for too long!

It is quite troublesome to go to Shanghai, but Bao Guowei had to go this time. The movie "The Godfather" contains too much hard work of Leon Lai and his filmmakers.

At the same time, it is foreseeable that "The Godfather" will also be a milestone in Republican films.

Even though the situation in the north is tight now, Bao Guowei has to go over and take a look.

After asking Chiang Menglin for a week's vacation, this gentleman thought Bao Guowei was going to run away and kept urging him not to leave.

Saying things like "Bingwen, you are very important to Peking University" and "You must not let Peking University students down for their love for you."

Bao Guowei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and kept stressing that he would be back in a week before the gentleman agreed to let him go.

When leaving, Bao Guowei also took Xu Zhimo with him. The boy had just arrived in Peking and attended classes for a week and was about to go to the south again.

I want my younger brother to do good things for the "Ming Xin Society", so it is only natural for me to guide him more and reduce his financial pressure.

Coincidentally, the Shanghai-Beijing route had just been opened in 1931, with a flight running every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, starting from Shanghai via Nanjing, heading north to various cities, passing Tianjin and finally to Beijing.

The airport was originally the Fengtian clique's military Dongjuzi Airport, but was later converted to civilian use, which was a good coincidence for the trip.

With Zhang Xueliang's relationship, how could Bao Guowei refuse to take a plane?

Even the ticket prices are at internal preferential prices.

Xu Zhimo, who got on the plane, couldn't help but sigh.

"It's true that there are still people who can help. I heard that those who take the plane at Dongjuzi Airport must be rich or noble people in Peking. Ordinary people want to take it, but even if they have money, they can't do anything!"

Bao Guowei said indifferently: "Since Liuzi has asked me for something, I will do it more carefully."

Wow, even the name of this little Liuzi is called.

Xu Zhimo looked at the other person as if he was a monster. He thought that since they were both human beings, why was there such a big difference between him and Bao Guowei?
Compared with postal planes, the civil aviation at Dongjuzi Airport can be said to be the best in the Republic of China today.

Safety and comfort are also much better.

After Xu Zhimo felt the disparity in the world, he began to make up his mind secretly.

"I must write a few good martial arts novels. Why can Bingwen do it but I can't?"

Bao Guowei suddenly broke his fantasy and said with a smile.

"The premiere of The Godfather has invited many well-known figures in Shanghai, including many foreign ministers. If Brother Qisen is not in a hurry, you can go with us."

Xu Zhimo immediately said excitedly: "I was waiting for you to say this, Bingwen. Your first movie is coming out, how can I, Xu Zhimo, not show my support?"

"Don't say polite words," Bao Guowei said. "When you get to the venue, perform well and get to know more people. This will also relieve some of your financial pressure."

"Do not worry."

Xu Zhimo patted his chest.

But when he turned around, he felt something strange. He was obviously older than Bao Guowei, so when did he look like his younger brother?

Is this right?
But on second thought, he felt that there was nothing wrong with being Bao Guowei's younger brother!

After all, the other party is really rich! And famous!

Airplanes are much more comfortable than trains and ships.

This was Zhang Nianyue’s first time on a plane. She was excited and scared throughout the whole journey. She grabbed Bao Guowei’s arm and kept looking out the window.

During this period, the Shanghai-Peking route was mainly operated by Douglas passenger aircraft, which were considered to be one of the better performing civil airliners in the world. Under normal circumstances, it only took six hours to travel from Beijing to Shanghai, and in special circumstances, it could take eight hours.

Bao Guowei, Zhang Nianyue, Cao Yanhai, and Xu Zhimo boarded the plane on the morning of June 1st and arrived in Shanghai before evening.

When getting off the plane, Bao Guowei saw Li Mingwei and Bu Wancang who came to pick him up from afar.

He walked over with a smile, patted Li Mingwei on the shoulder and said.

"Mr. Li Mingwei, you look much thinner."

Li Mingwei, who had originally had a serious look on his face and was wearing a formal suit, almost burst into tears when he heard these words.

He said, cupping his hands.

"Thanks to Mr. Bingwen for his trust, The Godfather is finished!"

(End of this chapter)