Chapter 120: Request
"The teacher's name is Maudsley, an Englishman, and he is a professor-level engineer at the Daming Machine Tool Factory. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info", the principal saw that Zuo Peng was very interested in Maudsley's lecture style, so he introduced it clearly.
Hearing this, Zuo Peng was also stunned for a moment.
He didn't expect that this person was the only professor-level engineer in Daming-Maudsley.
In later generations, it is the famous "father of the machine tool industry".
The patent certificate obtained can be loaded with a basket.
You must know that Daming's engineers are divided into professor-level engineers, senior engineers, engineers, and assistant-level engineers from high to low.
The evaluation is extremely strict, and it is good for ordinary people to ask for an assistant-level engineer.
So Maudsley's ability is beyond doubt.
With just one glance, Zuo Peng had a good impression of Maudsley. Kind and humorous, not put on a show. Approachable and very patient with students.
Originally, as a professor-level engineer, Maudsley should have been very busy. It's just that Daming has issued new regulations, and everyone who has taken the title of engineer. Every week, I have to set aside one day to go to any university in Daming to be a volunteer teacher.
Of course, the premise is that the university has applied for volunteer teaching.
Looking at the full number of students, you know that Maudsley's class is very popular.
So as a non-professional educator, it's good to be able to do this level.
At this time, the bell rang for the end of class.
Zuo Peng was ready to talk to Maudsley, but he didn't want to have students ask him questions all the time.
Seeing this, Zuo Peng didn't want to bother.
After waiting outside for a while, the headmaster and several heads of discipline were ready to go in and call out Maudsley. After all, it would be inappropriate to keep the Minister of Education of the Republic waiting.
But Zuo Peng liked Maudsley's responsible attitude very much, so he refused without thinking about it.
About half an hour later, the headmaster and the others were waiting impatiently. Maudsley walked out unhurriedly.
"Mr. Maudsley!" , Zuo Peng greeted with a gentle smile.
Maudsley was stunned for a few seconds before he recovered. Somewhat awkwardly replied: "Left--Left Minister." ”。 He had been to the presidential palace a few times and was fortunate enough to meet Zuo Peng, so he recognized him.
In fact, he knew that Zuo Peng was waiting outside, but Zuo Peng could wait for so long, with such patience and such a high level of self-cultivation. It really surprised him.
"Perhaps, I may mention that incident?" He thought to himself. Seeing Zuo Peng having such a gentlemanly demeanor, he couldn't help but think of his friend's request.
Without waiting for him to speak, Zuo Peng first asked him about machine tools and manufacturing topics.
In fact, Zuo Peng was not interested in this and did not understand. But that's Maudsley's specialty, which allows him to open up the conversation and close the gap. After all, speaking is also an art, and Zuo Peng, who is also the director of foreign affairs, why doesn't he give full play to his expertise?
Sure enough, when it comes to professional things, Maudsley is not so inhibited. After a few words, we talked about it.
Zuo Peng always smiled and listened friendly. Ask a few questions from time to time to let Maudsley know he's listening. This is because most people like to be an understanding listener in their interactions.
So invisibly, the relationship between them was narrowed, and Maudsley's good impression of Zuo Peng doubled.
Later, Zuo Peng asked for some teaching suggestions.
For example, the learning situation of the students, the problems of the 'temporary vocational university'.
Maudsley is a straightforward man who says everything he thinks. For example, in his opinion, although the students of the 'Temporary Vocational University' are all adult immigrants, there are still a small number of them. In the field of machine tools, he has shown a surprising talent. Extrapolated to other disciplines, there are quite a few such people.
Therefore, the Ministry of Education can support and cultivate such highly malleable talents.
As for the issue of 'temporary vocational university', it is mainly focused on the timing of the discipline.
The school's planners did not take these adult immigrants into account. In addition to attending classes every day, I also have to work. The time is tight, and I can't take a day off for a month.
Such a fast-paced life has caused problems in the mental state of many immigrants.
Therefore, he hopes that the relevant planners of the school can give more consideration to the feelings of immigrants. Give a certain amount of time for immigrants to relax.
Zuo Peng listened patiently and said his own opinions. And on this matter, the principals and heads of various disciplines who were present were questioned.
When I learned that many students were depressed. So when working, a lot of unnecessary accidents happen. He immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and ordered the principal to make improvements on the matter as soon as possible.
Seeing Zuo Peng's attitude, Maudsley's heart was even more relaxed. At the right time, he proposed that he wanted to talk to Zuo Peng alone.
In this regard, Zuo Peng agreed.
This is the camphor trail of the 'Temporary Career University'.
Tiled pebbles, smooth and translucent, stretching for 100 meters.
On both sides are lush camphor trees, which were transplanted from the southern part of the Qing Dynasty not long ago. More than three meters tall, slightly skinny.
The sun shone down obliquely, shining on the pebbles, shining brightly.
Smelling the fresh aroma, Maudsley said with some embarrassment: "Minister Zuo, I asked for a friend. ”。
"Oh?!" , Zuo Peng's eyes closed slightly, and his tone dragged on a little longer.
His reaction made Maudsley unconsciously a little nervous. However, he still managed to hold back his composure and said in a deep voice: "My friend, please give him a chance to see you." ”。
If it weren't for the fact that they were all from the UK, Maudsley would never have admitted this and opened this mouth.
"And who are your friends?" , Zuo Peng asked with a little curiosity.
Maudsley did not hesitate, and replied very simply; "British Ambassador to Daming - Philip!".
After the Ming Dynasty and Britain were reconciled, the British sent Philip back. However, the previous governorship is gone. But his consul chief was promoted and became the British 'Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary' to Daming.
I think I came to the UK because he had been in Daming for a long time and knew Daming relatively well, so I sent him back.
As for the reason why Philip conveyed the request to meet through Maudsley, Zuo Peng also guessed roughly.
Presumably, Britain was overwhelmed by the simultaneous rebellion, rebellion, and attack of the Sultanate of the Malay Peninsula, the South Indian states, Siam, and Burma!
And it's very likely that he guessed that it was the Da Ming series, so he came to the Da Ming Xingshi to ask for the guilt.
This result was also expected by Daming.
After all, there is no impermeable wall in the world, and as long as Daming does it, he will definitely be discovered.
What's more, the Sultanate of the Malay Peninsula used to be so weak and weak. To the Dutch before him, he was obedient like a grandson. With a more powerful Britain, there is no reason to become so unruly!
The state of Mysore in South India was also bled by the British, and it was impossible to recover in three or five years. And the state of Maratha is an alliance in itself. Internal instability allowed Britain to infiltrate a sieve.
It's so unusual for them to suddenly join forces and make trouble.
There are also Siam and Burma. Britain didn't bully them, and everything was fine. How did they have the audacity to stick their hands on British territory?
The British Viceroy of India, and not a fool. Seeing that it was unusual, he checked it a little and found out Da Ming.
It's just that Daming's response is to ignore it, ignore it, and never admit it.
As a result, Philip has been refused to meet by Zuo Peng since he received the order of the Viceroy of India.
Now he may have been forced to rush to convey the request for a meeting through Maudsley.