Chapter 271: Freedom

Subtitle of this chapter: How many pretend to force you to do it!

…………………………………………

“Doctor YanShu Yuan!”

The reason why he is not called Neo Yuan is also to show formality. Because Neo is nothing more than a pronoun given to himself by our Master Yuan, not his "real name".

"Alright, it's my turn. Albert, make a decision as soon as possible. I've only had a few days left in New York. ”

"Neo, let me think about it."

"Albert, don't think about it, it's a big deal......"

"In 1921, New York University Press began a series of 'Einstein Science Series'. The first book, "Learning Physics with Einstein", is not only an easy-to-understand introduction to physics, but also a concise history of physics. Beginning with Archimedes and continuing to the cutting-edge quantum theory at that time.

Because the book uses a simple teaching method, it can be read as long as it is above the middle school level, and it is said to be written by Mr. Einstein himself, so it became popular in Britain and the United States after it was released, and it is still in short supply after being reprinted more than a dozen times. Later on, it was released in various languages and was well received by readers all over the world.

Encouraged by this best-selling achievement, Mr. Einstein continued to write "Learn Mathematics with Einstein", "Learn Chemistry with Einstein", "Learn Biology with Einstein", and "Learn Physics with Einstein...... and so on.

The greatest scientist of the twentieth century became a very successful science writer and of course made a lot of money......"

—Excerpt from SCP Encyclopedia: Einstein's Popular Science Series

"In addition to being known as a great physicist, Albert Einstein was also an outstanding educator. In particular, he has made pioneering contributions to prenatal education and early childhood education.

In the early twenties of the last century, he published several books on prenatal education and early education. Because the middle class in the Western world was already growing at that time, and middle-class parents were particularly concerned about the education of the next generation, his books were sought after by the new first generation of parents.

Among them are the world's first and second audio books, "Ten Stories Einstein Told His Children" and "Ten Pieces Einstein Played for Children".

In fact, there was a theory at the time that these works were written by gunmen, bearing the name of Albert Einstein. However, the great scientist himself gave the most affirmative and angry denial.

Under the impetus of him and his friend Mr. Yuan Yanqi, prenatal education and early childhood education have also developed into a huge industry. ”

——Excerpt from A Brief History of the Development of Pedagogy in the Twentieth Century

"Professor Clark, I didn't expect you to come too?"

As soon as she came to the stage, Yuan Yanqian saw the chairman of her doctoral degree evaluation committee, and couldn't help but say with gratitude: "It's such an honor, I don't know how to thank you." ”

The first person of the marginal school in North America, who was also wearing a big red bachelor's uniform, said with a smile: "Dr. Yuan, if you want to thank me, why don't you agree to come to our Columbia University as a lecturer." ”

Master Yuan nodded firmly and said, "Yes, there will be such a day after all." ”

However, Lao Tzu wants to be a professor, and the lecturer is not enough to be qualified.

As he spoke, he bowed, and John Bates Clark raised his hand to move the tassel on the top of his Dr. hat from the original right to the left, indicating that Dr. Yuan officially became a PhD.

Then the Columbia economics professor took a volume of diploma from the vice president of New York University, handed it to Yuan, and said, "Congratulations, Dr. Yuan." ”

"Thank you!"

Our Master Yuan unfolded the doctoral diploma and put it on his chest, and then naturally stood in the middle of the two, showing a very sunny smile to the audience......

"Smack! Syllable! Syllable! ”

If you don't take a few photos at this time, will you be worthy of your hard work?

After the group photo was taken, Vice Chancellor Conant walked to the podium and loudly announced, "Then at the end of the ceremony, we have invited our representative of the 1921 class of NYU and the most generous donor of the year, Doctor YanShu Yuan!" ”

It's also a common practice for graduate representatives to give speeches, and who other NYU graduate this year is more brilliant than our Dr. Yuan?

Of course, who else could donate another $250,000 in 1921?

If you don't choose him, who else can you choose?

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

Everyone at the scene still slapped themselves in the face.

"Thank you, President Conant, and thank you, Professor Clark." Yuan Yanqian nodded to the two people on the stage, and then waved his hand in the direction of the professorship, "Thank you, Professor Chandler, thank you, Professor Adams, and thank you to all the professors who have taught me." ”

He held up the diploma in his hand and said, "Without your teachings, I would not have been able to get this doctorate." ”

Then he pointed to Albert Einstein in the VIP seat and said, "Thank you, my friend Mr. Albert Einstein, for a wonderful speech for us." ”

Finally, he raised his hands and drew a circle and said, "Of course, what I want to thank most is the students present......

"Thank you for helping me donate $250,000 to NYU and making me the most generous donor of the year!"

"Hahaha......"

Even the guys who lost their money couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.

Just listen to this generous donor and say seriously: "You lost money because of gambling, and I went to jail for drinking." Now you know, gambling and drinking are not good habits. So you really should be thankful that Congress passed Prohibition last year. And if I had known that you Americans would have been Prohibition......"

He paused deliberately, and after a few seconds spread his hands, he said helplessly: "Then I won't come here to study!" ”

"Hahaha...... Hahaha......"

He blackened himself so seriously, and by the way, he also blackened the prohibition order, which naturally made everyone's laughter a little louder.

Someone in the audience suddenly asked loudly: "Dr. Yuan, may I ask what country will you study in if you don't come to the United States?" ”

Master Yuan smiled at the person who asked and said, "GOOD QUESTION!" ”

He frowned and thought for a moment, and then said to the crowd: "I think I will go to England, knowing that there are many 'gentlemen' like bars and Harold Alexander." ”

"Hahaha...... Hahaha...... Hahaha......"

The jokes of the Black Bull Cow, no matter how unfunny, are certainly popular in the United States. Hearing the laughter of everyone present, you know that there is no doubt about it.

Yuan Yanqian raised his hand and pressed it down, and everyone's laughter became quieter.

He said: "Actually, when I chose to study abroad, I really wanted to go to the UK. After all, for an Eastern student aspiring to learn from the West, the Empire on which the sun never sets is the pinnacle of modern Western civilization. ”

"But I came here with the dim realization that Britain might look glorious now, but that would soon be a thing of the past, and that the real hope for the future was on the other side of the world."

"And the moment I crossed the ocean to New York and saw the Statue of Liberty, I realized that I had made the right choice......"

"The way of salvation is here!"

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

For such a small but pleasing to the ears of the Americans, the crowd couldn't help but applaud.

"Thank you." Our Master Yuan continued, "I did find the 'way to salvation' at NYU, and that was ......"

“FREEDOM!”

"The reason why we, the United States of America, are about to replace the British Empire as the next leader of our planet. It's not that it has a huge territory that spans two oceans......"

"It's not that it has endless fertile land and underground mineral deposits......"

"It's not that it has the world's largest industrial power."

"It's about ......"

Yuan Yanqian, who entered the play, put her hands on her chest, her left hand did not move, her right hand was raised diagonally upward, and her eyes followed the right hand...... Well, if you don't understand this action, you can try it yourself.

When his right hand was raised to the highest point, he looked directly at the audience and said affectionately: "You guys! ”

"That's right, it's you, my friends, my citizens of the United States of America...... And future U.S. citizens. ”

"The greatness of America lies in the fact that it has free people like you who yearn for freedom!"

"Because of your belief in freedom, you fired the first shot at Lexington."

"Because of your belief in freedom, you have raised the flag of Yorkton." (Author's note: Yorkton has nothing to do with New York, it's in the southeast corner of Virginia.) The final battle of the Revolutionary War was fought here, known as the "Great Victory of Yorkton". Well, it seems like high school history is all about. )

"Because of your belief in freedom, you rang the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia." (Author's note: On July 8, 1776, the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence rang this cheap bell made by the British.) The quality of the Liberty Bell was really not good, so it cracked when it was struck for the first time in 1752. )

"You have earned your own freedom, and you will continue to fight for the freedom of others."

"So, you have defeated the once invincible Spaniards, and liberated the Protestants in the southern states."

"So, you resolutely raised your steel guns at the slave holders, and smashed the shackles around the negroes' necks."

"So, you go to Europa...... Well, at least the officers and men of the expedition considered themselves fighting for freedom. ”

"So, you're going to have to fight for freedom for a long, long, long time in the future."

"Friends, this is not a curse but a blessing!"

In fact, this is really Yuan Yanqi's blessing.

The United States fights for the freedom of others, and of course it goes to other people's homes to fight. When the time comes, other people's homes are messed up, and the United States waves its sleeves and spills it away, leaving only a glorious back for others.

"The torch of Lady Liberty is the beacon of human civilization, and freedom has made the United States of America a civilized nation and a paradise on earth."

Whether you believe it or not, some people did believe it later.

"Friends, it was you who made me feel the preciousness of freedom. And I am going to spread this hard-won faith in freedom to my homeland. ”

Anyway, all kinds of reactionaries are very unfree, and there is no psychological burden on scolding.

"I say to you today that at this moment, I know that although I will suffer all kinds of difficulties and setbacks, I still have a dream, which is deeply rooted in the American dream and has become my Chinese dream."

"I dream that one day my country will stand up and truly live up to the true meaning of its creed: 'We believe that truth is self-evident and that all men are created equal.'"

Unfortunately, the phrase "the Chinese people have stood up since then" was not shouted by me.

And under the "truth" of poplar, militia and east wind, everyone is really equal.

"I dream that one day, on the coal mountain in Beijing, the sons of former enemies can sit together and share brotherhood."

That's right, Seris didn't have the "Red Mountain of Georgia", so he had to go up the coal mountain for Emperor Chongzhen to witness.

"I dream that one day, even the desert-like places in the concession where justice is hidden and oppression is rampant will become an oasis of freedom and justice."

Don't worry, after I go back, I will turn the concession of the magic capital into an "oasis of freedom and justice".

"I dream that one day my children will live in a world where they will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the merits of their character."

What's this...... Can you adopt if you can't give birth?

Our Master Yuan raised his voice and let the deep baritone reverberate through NYU's campus.

"Today, I have a dream."

"I dream of a day when the valley rises and the mountain falls; The bumpy and tortuous road becomes a smooth road, and the holy light is revealed, shining on the world. ”

"That's our hope. It was with this conviction that I returned to my homeland. With this faith, I will be able to carve a stone of hope from the mountain of despair. With this belief, I will be able to transform the cacophony of my homeland into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. ”

Actually, Lao Tzu is just talking. If disputes between people can be resolved so easily, why do you need the police?

"When we let the voice of freedom sound, let the voice of freedom sound from every village, every province and every city, we will be able to hasten the day when all our compatriots of my country will join hands and sing an old ballad:"

"Freedom, freedom!" Finally, our Master Yuan raised his hands and looked up at the bright sky, and said in Chinese, "Thank you, God, you will finally be free!"

He maintained the POSE for half a minute, and the scene was silent.

Finally, he lowered his hands, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you, friends!" ”

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

Everyone immediately began to applaud.

"Bang bang bang...... Bang bang bang ......"

His friends, as well as Vice President Conant, Chandler, Adams, Clark, Einstein and other familiar friends all stood up.

"Bang bang bang...... Bang Bang Bang ...... Bang bang bang ......"

Everyone in the audience stood up and gave the warmest applause to the yellow man on the stage who was shining with the golden sun in the sky!