After all, the ideal belongs to the future, and now we must return to reality.

As the chat continued, the conversation finally returned to onboarding.

Cai Yuanpei put the wiped glasses back on, took out a document from the desk behind him and handed it to Cheng Nuo.

"Zhiyuan, in fact, before you came, I discussed this issue with Uncle Han and Jingyang, and originally decided to hire you as a lecturer in mathematics, and even the things were ready."

According to the Ministry of Education's University Order of 1912, university teachers could be appointed professors, assistant professors, and if necessary, lecturers could be hired.

Although Cheng Nuo is from Harvard University, he is only an undergraduate student after all, and he has few important papers, so his speaking power is inevitably lacking.

After all, this is Peking University, one of the highest universities in China, and there are many people who are more knowledgeable than him and more famous than him, so it is only fitting to start hiring Cheng Nuo as a lecturer.

For this treatment, Cheng Nuo accepted it, it was completely in line with his expectations, he has no achievements at present, and just an undergraduate student directly served as a teacher at Peking University, and I don't know how many people can envy him.

You must know that Hu Shi, who had not yet returned to China at this time, did not hesitate to conceal his academic qualifications and claim that he had obtained a doctorate degree in order to justify his position as a professor of liberal arts at Peking University.

But in fact, he successfully defended his dissertation ten years later, and during this period, Columbia University did not issue him a doctorate certificate, and he was a dropout at best.

However, this also shows from the side that it is easy to suppress the field if the education is too low.

Open the letter of appointment, and write it with a brush:

Hereby hired

Mr. Cheng Nuo is a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics of the University, that is, after Xi Chazhao, he is grateful to list the appointment process.

(1) The term of this employment is one year (from January 4, 6th year of the Republic of China to January 15th, 7th year of the Republic of China)

If both parties agree to renew the subscription at the end of the term

(2) The salary is 100 yuan per month

(3) All benefits shall be handled in accordance with the regulations on the services and benefits of the faculty of the University

Cai Yuanpei, President of National Peking University

January 2, 6th year of the Republic of China

It is said that the salary of professors during the Republic of China was high, but Cheng Nuo did not expect that the salary of lecturers was also high, and the monthly salary of 180 yuan was equivalent to 20,000 yuan or 30,000 yuan in later generations.

But the purchasing power of the two is not the same.

For example, if you save a little for a family of three, 10 oceans are enough to live a good year, and you can buy a few clothes at the end of the year.

If you are a little extravagant, you will have three dishes and one soup at a meal, and you will have meat and vegetarian dishes, and your food expenses for a month will only be seven or eight silver dollars.

Cheng Nuo has been back to China for so long, and he has been staying in a guest house and eating hot pot, and it has only cost about a silver dollar until now, so he is also quite surprised to have this salary.

He was already satisfied with this salary, and without thinking too much, he was ready to sign his name.

Unexpectedly, Cai Yuanpei stopped him by speaking out.

"Wait, Zhiyuan, this is the letter of appointment we wrote before we didn't know that paper, and now we want to correct the content."

Cheng Nuo put down the pen in his hand and asked, "I don't know how Cai Gong wants to modify it?" ”

"I'm going to treat you better."

Cheng Nuo looked at the content of the letter of appointment again, and after confirming that he was not mistaken, he said: "I am very satisfied with the treatment and salary, I don't know what Cai Gong wants to add?" ”

"Haha, you can watch it." Cai Yuanpei smiled.

I saw him return to his desk, spread out a blank letter of appointment, and began to rewrite the letter of appointment.

The previous content has not changed, but it has begun to change when it comes to the position.

The lecturer was changed to a professor, the working period was extended from one year to five years, and the salary was directly increased to 300 yuan.

Finally, the payment was stamped and solemnly handed over to Cheng Nuo.

"Zhiyuan, we think this treatment is more in line with you."

After receiving the new letter of appointment, Cheng Nuo's mind was blank, and a poem echoed in it:

Kyushu is angry and thunderous,

It's sad to hear from all the horses.

I advise the Lord of Heaven to shake up,

Eclectic talent reduction.

With such a president, it is no wonder that Peking University can shine in the Republic of China and play an important role in modern history.

Cai Yuanpei's mind and trust really touched him.

It was false to say that he was not impressed, but after thinking about it carefully, Cheng Nuo shook his head and returned the letter of appointment.

"Thank you Cai Gong, I received your heart, but Zhiyuan is only a shallow learner, and he has received such an honor before he has yet to stand, I am really ashamed, I can't accept this letter of appointment."

At this time, a little-known person on the bright side suddenly became a professor of mathematics, that is, he was roasted on the fire, and others would inevitably suspect a few words, even if he showed his academic qualifications, it was really difficult to convince the public that the paper had not been published.

Qin Fen stood up and persuaded: "Zhiyuan, you are only a shallow learner, aren't you also belittling me and my seniors, don't be arrogant, it's better to accept it quickly." ”

Feng Zuxun also agreed: "That's right, our mathematics department is not more than academic qualifications only look at the results, at present, Zhiyuan's achievements have surpassed the two of us, but the position is lower than ours, so how do colleagues in Peking University view our subjects?" ”

Cai Gong deliberately turned pale and pretended to be unhappy: "Could it be that Zhiyuan, do you think I don't know the elegance of people?" If you approve me as a principal, it's better to accept the letter of appointment. ”

Seeing their posture, Cheng Nuo knew that Cai Yuanpei and they really attached great importance to him, and they also understood that they wanted him to stay at Peking University, but now is really not the time, he doesn't want this kind of limelight.

"Cai Gong, you have misunderstood, it's just that the paper hasn't been published yet, everything hasn't been cleared yet, and it is really difficult to convince the public to serve as a professor at this time, so it's better to slow down for the time being."

Cai Yuanpei refused to give up, and argued: "I have to ask outsiders about the matter of Peking University, given time, Zhiyuan's results will definitely surprise them." ”

Feng Xuxun stood up and quipped: "Zhiyuan, I see if you are retreating and advancing, and you have taken a fancy to my position as a senior in mathematics, so I can say that I am worried that I can't do studies with peace of mind in a bunch of government affairs, and you just come to help me get out of the sea of suffering." ”

What Cheng Nuo didn't know was that at this time, there was a considerable shortage of teachers in the mathematics department of Peking University, and there were more and more students in the entire department, but there were only six or seven teachers, many of whom were not full-time in mathematics, and part-time professors from the physics department next door were in short supply.

At the beginning, Cheng Nuo's term of office was written as one year, just to have room for activities and promote him in the future.

Seeing that the more he talked, the more outrageous it became, Cheng Nuo's mouth was almost worn out, and he couldn't persuade the three of them.

But he is not a person who changes his mind easily, and finally came up with a way to say: "Cai Gong, I accepted the new appointment letter, but you have to promise me one condition." ”

"What conditions."

"That is, I accepted but did not sign for the time being, and still stayed at Peking University as a lecturer, and when I felt that I was able to match the position of professor, I would sign again, what do you think?"

Qin Fen still wanted to fight for two sentences, but was interrupted by Cheng Nuo in time.

"Senior brother, I have made up my mind, don't persuade me again."

Cai Yuanpei looked at Cheng Nuo's eyes, felt the firmness in them, and knew that he couldn't change his mind, so he had to sigh and said: "Since this is the case, Zhiyuan, we will no longer persuade you, and I still hope that you will sign a new letter of appointment as soon as possible." ”

The style of painting changed, and he smiled again: "However, we will pay your salary according to the treatment of professors." ”

"Cai Gong, this is not suitable for ......" Cheng Nuo was a little anxious, but he didn't expect to be dominated by anti-guests.

Cai Yunpei didn't want to continue this topic, and solemnly stretched out his right hand:

"Zhiyuan, welcome to Peking University!"