Chapter 1087: Convincing Talents with Money is King's Way

"Academic exchanges?" Fox was confused, and the Chinese in front of him were clearly businessmen who came to talk about leasing ports. How did they suddenly become scholars? How could they possibly be interested in the history of Gnu Island?

"It's just my personal hobby. Yang Limin solved the mystery in Fox's heart, "I am a person who loves history very much, but unfortunately I have been in business all these years, and it is difficult to have time to calm down and conduct historical research." Because of this. That's why I've always admired historians. This time I came to Gnu Island, and I heard from a friend that Professor Fox was an expert on the history of Gnu Island, so I came to visit. ”

"Well, I do have some less mature research on the history of Gnu Island. Fawkes replied cautiously, and at this point, he remembered that he was a scholar by profession, as a scholar. You can't talk too loudly.

Yang Limin was still smiling and asked, "I want to ask Professor Fox, when did the history of Gnu Island originate?"

"The first inhabitants of Gnu Island were Aryans who migrated from the South Asian subcontinent in the 5th century BC. Around the 2nd century AD, the first dynasty was formed on the island. However, it is very regrettable that due to the many foreign invasions in the history of Gnu Island, many ancient documents have been destroyed in the war. Therefore, it is difficult to define exactly when the dynasties changed in the history of Gnu Island. Varnier said.

For a large country like China, no historical documents can be preserved in its entirety, let alone a small country like Gnu Island. According to Fox, there have been quite a few periods in history. There may not even be a single literate person in the archipelago, let alone any documentation formed. Varnier traveled to the United States to study the history of Gnu Island. On the contrary, it is possible to find some information from the 16th century during the Western Voyage. Preserved by Western colonizers.

"Oh, I see. Yang Limin nodded sincerely, "Professor, since you can go to the United States to study the materials of the Great Voyage Period in the 16th century, why don't you want to go to China to study the materials of Zheng He's voyage to the West in the 15th century? These materials are nearly 200 years earlier than the Western materials."

, you will definitely be able to find many more precious records. ”

"Well...... Fox, sighing, "it's going to take a lot of money to do this kind of research. And Gnu Island's financial strength is limited, so it is impossible to provide me with such great support. In the future, if it is possible to get a relatively generous amount of financial support, I think I will consider studying Chinese literature. ”

Yang Limin pretended to be angry, turned his head to President Luft, who was sitting beside him, and asked: "Mr. President, how can a scholar as knowledgeable as Professor Fox be unable to engage in research work because of the problem of academic funding? You must know that studying the history of a country is a very important matter, and the state should also give strong support." ”

Luft smiled bitterly: "Sir, you should know that our country's financial resources are indeed very lacking, and the education funds we get are only enough to maintain the operation of the school, and it is difficult to support the research work of the professors. Professor Fox is already quite well funded in our school, and he can receive funding from several European and American foundations every year, adding up to ...... every year."

"Last year it was $4,000, and this year it's better than last year and it's up to $5,000. Fox added proudly. Such a sum of money is unique in Gnu Island National University, who doesn't envy him?

"It's only 5,000 US dollars!" Yang Limin blurted out, and this voice immediately wilted Varnier.

It suddenly occurred to him that in fact, $5,000 is really not a big number, and in developed countries, such a sum of money is equivalent to scraps. However, these days, there are so few groups willing to give academic funding to such a small country, and for the sake of the $5,000, he has to follow the intentions of these foundations.

"This is simply an insult to academics and a waste of talents!" Yang Limin looked even angrier than the Minister of Education on Gnu Island, he turned to Jin Baoquan and asked, "Manager Jin, how much will we give to Tosang University of Technology in Africa this year?"

"$800,000. Jin Baoquan replied, this is not a lie, this is the number he knew in the casual chat with Yang Limin, of course

It's also a real number.

Every year, GCA engages in public welfare undertakings in some countries with close relations, and the funding for Usang National University of Technology is also one of them. "$800,000?" Sparks appeared in the eyes of both Luft and Vanier, so much so that Zhang Kui couldn't help but prepare to make a move, he wondered if these two people were planning to grab the $800,000 directly from Yang Limin.

"Of course, the size of Gnu Island cannot be compared with that of Uzan Country, but as a person who has a deep affection for Gnu Island, I still feel that I should provide some financial support to Gnu Island National University and outstanding scholars like Professor Vanier," Yang said. Preliminary, it's ......"

Both Luft and Vaniere held their breath, waiting to hear Yang Limin say the amount. Who knew that Yang Limin stuck his words on the word "fixed", and he didn't "set" a name for a long time.

Jin Baoquan knew that Yang Limin was thinking about being funny, he looked at the expressions of Luft and Fox, and felt that it was almost enough to wait, so he coughed lightly and said: "Mr. Yang, is this matter of financial support a long-term consideration? Our business on Genu Island is not doing well this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the board of directors to approve this fund." ”

"Business belongs to business, and funding is funding, how can these two things be said together?" Yang Limin muttered dissatisfiedly, but his tone seemed a little lacking in confidence, as if he was said by Jin Baoquan.

Neither Luft nor Fox are stupid, so they naturally immediately thought of the daytime protest, they knew that Yang Limin was here to spend money to buy roads, and as long as Fox was willing to give in, Yang Limin would throw some money out.

"I think if Mr. Chancellor and Mr. Fox can provide some necessary help with our program, then we will have no problem giving your school a scholarship of $100,000 a year. In addition, we intend to provide $20,000 to Mr. Varnier for his research to travel to China to study Zheng He's Western literature. Jin Baoquan leisurely offered a price code on the side, which was the standard that Yang Limin had negotiated with him before coming.

It is impossible to convince people with virtue, and for father-in-law scholars, it is the king to convince talents with money.

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