African Nationhood

Chapter 415 Hertz and Einstein (Part )

Hertz has never left Nanhua since he was diagnosed. He lives a leisurely life every day.

Because he can't work for a long time, let alone think for a long time, which will aggravate his condition.

At first, he was very uncomfortable with it, but the doctors at Nanhua Medical College were very forceful. If he didn't obey, they would directly inject him with sedatives.

His family also supports the doctor in doing this and will call the doctor over once they find out that he wants to indulge in work.

As time went by, his life became regular. He got up on time and went to bed on time every day. He didn't stay up late or indulge in work.

He rests when he is tired, eats when he is hungry, and checks regularly. His life naturally becomes leisurely and leisurely.

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He did not accept interviews from outside news media at all and was unwilling to be disturbed.

Since he could not engage in research work, he resigned from his job at Handu Electric Power College.

I can only work 3 to 4 hours a day, and spend the rest of my time walking and taking walks.

A touched look appeared on Hertz's face, "Thank you, Lord Henry. I feel real concern and meticulous care here. If it weren't for your people to take care of me, I would have died long ago."

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In connection with this, he very much wanted to explore the so-called "ether" problem related to light waves.

Sometimes Handu (Bulawayo) would invite some European artistic groups to perform, and Hertz’s family could always get tickets for the performances.

In the past two years, film screenings have appeared again, and the contents are all common scenes, such as trains entering the station, factory gates, and street scenes.

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After all, his life is too dull, and meeting this young man should make him happy.

Now that he came to Nanhua and stayed at the Handu Guesthouse, he immediately wanted to visit Mr. Hertz who was resting here.

This is true. The United States, France, Germany, Russia, Japan and other Asian countries have all sent consuls to negotiate with Nanhua Company on patent transfer agreements related to radio communication technology, alternating current transmission systems and radios.

Shi Jintang couldn't say that he came here just to meet someone else. He smiled and held Hertz's hand, "I'll come see you if I miss you."

After learning about Einstein's request, the staff at the guesthouse reported his request.

Shi Jintang laughed loudly: "Don't say that, you have brought me a lot of benefits, and I should take care of your life and yours."

It’s truly amazing to see these scenes through film and on canvas.

Albert Einstein learned from books at the age of 16 that light is an electromagnetic wave traveling at a very fast speed.

After Hertz watched it, he became a little curious about the principle of movies. After understanding it, he would find it simple and think that the person who invented this thing was a genius.

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When he learned that a young man from Europe wanted to visit him, Hertz agreed.

His life has become richer since he got a radio.

He can already understand many Chinese words, and the radio also has a German channel, which plays the works of German writers and the music of European musicians.

Lord Shi, who was already paying attention to Einstein, learned that the two physics masters were going to meet, so he took the Crown Car to Hertz's house and waited for Einstein's arrival.

When Hertz learned that Lord Shi was coming, he and his wife Lucia happily walked out the door, "Lord Henry, why are you here?"

The transfer fee for these technologies is not a small amount. Ouyang Geng and Shi Jinyong of the cabinet were negotiating with foreign consuls, but the transfer fee was never reached.

The British Cabinet in London directly summoned Cai Shaoji and told Nanhua Company not to rush into signing contracts with various countries.

The London Cabinet hoped that the South China Company would leave these negotiations to the British Foreign Office.

Shi Jintang instructed Cai Shaoji to tell the London cabinet that unless the "Draft Constitution of the South China Dominion" was passed as soon as possible, he would directly transfer the technology to other countries.

The London Cabinet had no choice but to arrange for Parliament to pass the South China Dominion Act, and the rest was signed by the British King.

According to the cabinet, it may take some time for the King of England to sign the bill, and they will ask His Majesty the King to sign the draft as soon as possible.

Cai Shaoji has no choice but to continue spending time in London. He will not be able to come back in the short term.

(The draft constitution of the Union of South Africa in the original time and space took more than three months to be signed by the British King. This was the result of the Union of South Africa sending the Cullinan Star.)

... "Come in, Lord Henry."

As soon as the guests and hosts sat down, Lucia brought the fruit - kiwi fruit.

"Ever since I became ill, I need to eat fruits every day to supplement vitamin C and avoid recurrence of sepsis."

The secret that fruits are rich in vitamins has not been discovered by people of this era, and the earliest one would not be discovered until a few years later (1907).

However, Nanhua Medical College has already mastered this secret, and its pharmaceutical companies are already trying to artificially synthesize vitamin C. It will take time to achieve concrete results.

In order to alleviate Hertz's condition, Nanhua Medical College prescribed Hertz a daily diet of fruits and mung bean sprouts.

The fact that he has been able to live for so long is really thanks to Lord Shi.

"Well, it doesn't matter if you eat more of what is good for your health."

Lucia smiled and nodded, "When we arrived at Nanhua Company, we realized that the doctors in Europe are almost like liars. Only here can we stay healthy."

Shi Jintang smiled helplessly. Nanhua Medical College has fully implemented the concepts of standardized operations and sterilization.

Therefore, the action procedures at Nanhua Medical College are standardized, and the consumption of disinfectants is also very alarming, and the corresponding recovery rate of patients is also very high.

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After a few people chatted for a while, they heard someone knocking on the door outside.

Lucia went to open the door, and soon she led a young man of medium height, with curly hair and a shiny forehead.

"Lord Henry, this is Mr. Albert Einstein. He made an appointment in advance to come to visit."

Shi Jintang waved his hand, "I know you, Mr. Einstein. I heard that you have become a Swiss citizen."

At this moment, Einstein was still a shy young man. He heard that Mr. Hertz was meeting guests and was the general manager of Nanhua Company, His Excellency the Marquis. He was a little timid.

Now it seems that this Lord is not too harsh, but rather kind.

"Hello, Your Majesty, I have become a Swiss citizen, but the salary of the job there is very low. My wife learned that the salary you provide here is high enough, and you can also provide us with the title of associate professor. Yes. So we’re coming over.”

Shi Jintang naturally knew this well, and he chuckled, "Our Nanhua Company is still too backward. In order to attract more talents to work here, we can only improve the salary.

Our Commissioner Cai has a unique vision. Since you have been invited by him, it means that you and your wife should be expert in a certain area.

I hope you two can use your expertise and teach our students carefully when you get here. "

The words of Lord Shi were very humble, which greatly benefited the unknown Einstein.

He smiled and waved his hands: "I am just a student who has just graduated. I am really ashamed to say that I have expertise, but I am still very serious about teaching. My wife and I will work hard and live up to your expectations." "

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Einstein and his wife Mileva were newly married this year, and their lives were in a sweet phase.

In the original time and space, Einstein became a trainee civil servant at the Patent Office in Bern, Switzerland.

The lives of the two of them are not rich, they can only be satisfied with food and clothing.

He will not become a regular employee until next year, when his annual salary can reach 3500 Swiss francs, and then their life will be considered middle class.

However, Cai Shaoji was instructed by Mr. Shi to find his new wife Mileva and informed her that Nanhua Company could provide a generous salary of 50 pounds a month and 600 pounds a year (equivalent to 15000 Swiss francs).

And promised to provide the couple with associate professor positions.

This kind of favorable conditions and the position of associate professor are rare good conditions for young people like them.

At the same time, Cai Shaoji also promised that once they achieved results in scientific research, they would be promoted to full professorships and receive large bonuses, so Mileva directly persuaded Einstein.

After all, nationality can be retained, and if they don't do well in South China they can return to Europe, but such good opportunities don't come around often.

In addition, the physicist Hertz, whom Einstein admired, and the newly-emerged Tesla were both in South China, so he naturally wanted to make a pilgrimage.

(End of this chapter)