Lu Shi's knowledge comes mostly from books, and he doesn't know much about some out-of-the-way politicians in Britain.

For example, the Earl of Kimberley in front of him,

I really don't know.

Lu Shi can only remain silent, say less and make fewer mistakes.

Wardhouse continued: "Looks like you've heard of Winston's name. Also, that guy hasn't been showing his face in the left-wing newspapers a lot lately, and if this trend continues, he's going to be a member of our Liberal Party soon. ”

Hearing this, Lu Shi was indeed a little surprised.

The British colonial governor in South Africa was titled Earl of Kimberley, so much so that "Kimberley" developed into the name of the northern city of South Africa and the capital of the Northern Cape.

It stands to reason that Wardhouse has this title, and he should have supported the Anglo-Boer War and foreign colonial expansion.

Could such a person be the Liberals?

Perhaps sensing Lu Shi's doubts, Wardhouse asked, "Think it's strange?" ”

Lu Shi shook his head,

"Not surprising. The conservatives of the Conservative Party are not the same, but the Liberals have their own freedoms. ”

Wardhouse was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Good! A good 'conservative Party is not the same, but the Liberal Party has its own freedom', I did not expect that Mr. Lu, a Chinese, could see the two parties so thoroughly. ”

Lu Shi laughed in his heart,

The left-wing party of the Liberal Party is a typical mixed party, with multiple branches and a terrible involution.

Then, the involution will evolve into a worse spiral of "freedom is not absolutely equal to absolute freedom", leading to continuous intra-party struggles and serious internal friction.

This is one of the reasons why the Liberals were replaced by the Labour Party.

Wardhouse said, "So, Mr. Lu can guess what the theme of the satirical play I commissioned Xiao to write, right? ”

Lu Shi nodded clearly,

The current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, leader of the Conservative Party,

It was this benevolent brother who launched the Anglo-Boer War and implemented a policy of glorious isolation in Europe to manipulate the balance of power in Europe.

As a result, Gascoigne-Cecil and his cabinet are a thorn in the side of many Liberals.

George Bernard Shaw's sarcasm is probably just that.

Lu Shi looked at George Bernard Shaw,

"Why does Mr. Xiao have to do this for me?"

George Bernard Shaw was a master of humor and satire, but as a playwright, he must have a strong backbone, and he should be extremely disgusted with the term "royal literati", and it is impossible for him to write a propositional essay on the Liberal Party.

Unexpectedly, George Bernard Shaw said: "Mr. Lu takes himself too lightly. ”

Lu Shi is puzzled,

"Huh? Do I despise myself? ”

George Bernard Shaw nodded,

"Mr. Lu, a good friend of mine praised you in a telegram, and even said that you are the founder of a new historiography. Why should you be presumptuous? ”

This is not simply a boast.

Historical research is divided into traditional historiography and modern historiography.

Traditional historiography emphasizes the examination of basic knowledge of literature and history, emphasizes the objectivity of historical knowledge, emphasizes the inheritance of knowledge of literature and history and existing research results, attaches importance to the role of basic historical materials, and pays attention to rigorous logical reasoning.

Modern historiography is quite different:

It has gotten rid of the tendency of traditional historiography to pay too much attention to the political history of the nation-state, and expanded the research field to various aspects such as economy, system, religion, geography, family, and population, which has broadened the research horizon and enriched the research content.

At the same time, modern historiography has broken through the shackles of absolute objectivism advocated by traditional historiography and recognized the subjective initiative of human beings in historical research.

These characteristics are reflected in Guns, Germs and Steel.

According to the course of history, modern historiography did not officially emerge until the First World War.

So......

"Am I the founder of a new historiography?"

Lu Shi was shocked.

George Bernard Shaw saw that he didn't believe him, and quickly said, "That's right! This is made by my friend, Rudolf Cheren, who teaches at the University of Gothenburg, and came from Sweden because he wanted to ask you for advice. ”

Wardhouse chimed in: "We're waiting for his train. He's landed in Newcastle today and should be heading this way. ”

Lu Shi almost fainted when he heard the name Rudolph Cheren,

Cheren was the proposer of geopolitics,

But he became famous not only for his theories, but also for his support of aggression and became a drummer of German expansion in World War II.

Being consulted by this kind of person makes people's heads big when they think about it.

Lu Shi was speechless.

Seeing that he didn't speak again, George Bernard Shaw was a little anxious and continued to persuade: "Mr. Lu really doesn't have to worry about me. Anyway, I had already written "The Devil's Disciple" and "The Transformation of Captain Blaspound", which were satirical type of realistic dramas. ”

Indeed, George Bernard Shaw is not afraid of bites when there are many lice,

He satirized the hypocrisy of British politicians as "multi-ismal":

Britain wanted war, so it advocated patriotism;

Britain wanted to rob, so it put forward the doctrine of doing business;

Britain wanted to colonize, so it put forward the great principle of imperialism;

If Britain wants to support the king, it has the doctrine of loyalty to the king, but if it wants to cut off the king's head, there is a republican principle.

……

These words are not without scathing.

Lu Shi saw that George Bernard Shaw was very sincere, so he had to correct his attitude and refused: "Mr. Xiao, I am only in my early twenties, younger than many students, and I stand behind the podium, it doesn't look like that!" ”

He really didn't want to wade into troubled waters.

George Bernard Shaw said: "Mr. Lu, you don't know how popular your article is in school!" Don't worry, your prestige is definitely enough! ”

The flesh on Lu Shi's cheeks spasmed and throbbed,

"No, no, no, Mr. Xiao, I really can't!"

Seeing his resolute attitude, George Bernard Shaw didn't know how to persuade him for a while.

At this time, Wardhouse, who was next to him, spoke,

"Mr. Lu, how can a man easily say no?"

"Poof~cough......"

One sentence sprayed Lu Shi,

I didn't expect the British to play this kind of meme.

George Bernard Shaw took the opportunity to say: "Mr. Lu, the information cited in your articles is very detailed, whether it is to consult or integrate, it should have taken a lot of time, right?" To be honest, you don't have to do the mechanical work yourself, it's easier to do everything with a few students under your hands. ”

This is a naked lure.

Having said this, Lu Shi knew that it was difficult to refuse, so he said helplessly: "It's okay to let me teach a few classes, but there are two prerequisites." ”

George Bernard Shaw immediately said, "You say." ”

Lu Shi said: "First, I only give lectures and do nothing else. ”

He knew that he was a few pounds and a few taels, and it was okay to fool a few words, but if he really engaged in some teaching and research, compiling textbooks or something, it would be a big head.

George Bernard Shaw had no objection to this proposal,

"Listen to me. We can't tie you up, can we? ”

Lu Shi said: "Second, as Mr. Xiao just said, I may really need the students to help me do some work. ”

George Bernard Shaw couldn't help but laugh,

"What's wrong with that? It is an honor for them to work for the founders of the new historiography. ”

The founder of the new historiography......

Being called like this again, Lu Shi couldn't help but blush.

He muttered in a low voice, "It's still more tempering...... I'm not thick-skinned enough......"

George Bernard Shaw didn't hear clearly, and asked, "Mr. Lu, what did you just say?" ”

Lu Shi waved his hand,

"No, I just want to say that I must watch Mr. Xiao's drama if I have the chance."

George Bernard Shaw waved his hand,

"That's no problem, I'll take you there, and you can sit in the box."

The matter of Lu Shi's guest seat was thus decided.