For a long time to come, the students of the University League of London took pride in questioning "Guns, Germs and Steel",

This phenomenon has triggered a large number of ideological collisions, resulting in a blowout of scholars in history and sociology.

They have two things in common:

1. Claiming to be a disciple of Lu Shi;

2. Claiming to be a believer in modern historiography.

Lu Shi is also known as the "father of modern historiography" and has become a figure worshiped by later generations of historians.

Of course, that's all for later.

At this moment, Lu Shi is being besieged by a group of young men,

In particular, a Spanish student named Nigati Nikolic took a piece of paper and asked questions one by one, a whole nineteen questions, each of which was quite in-depth.

These questions Lu Shi either can't answer, or he feels troublesome,

Because there are so many new concepts in "Guns, Germs and Steel", pulling out the radish and bringing out the mud can easily trigger a chain reaction when explained, and it will be endless.

Lu Shi pressed down with both hands, signaling the students to be quiet,

Then he said: "Everyone, remember what I just said, don't take the conclusions in my article as a golden rule, the important thing is an interdisciplinary research method, and it is much better for you to think more for yourself than to be indoctrinated by me." ”

Solomon took Nikolic,

"It's just, don't ask."

Nikolić is still unsatisfied,

"......"

Before the words fell, a voice sounded not far away: "Professor Lu, you mentioned Zhu Yuanzhang just now." What are your real thoughts about him? Do you really think it is possible for him to become a ruler who leans towards maritime trade? ”

Everyone was stunned,

It's not that I have any objections to this question, but the voice of the questioner sounds quite shrill and like a girl.

Following the prestige, I saw that the man was tightly covered, wrapped around a big scarf, and even wore earmuffs.

Even if it's early December, London shouldn't be so cold.

Students whispered,

"Girls?"

"Shhh...... It seems to be a girl......"

"Which college?"

……

They were surprised because the universities of the University of London in 1900 were not open to women.

Lu Shi stared at the girl and observed carefully,

Soon, he recognized the other party,

It's Margarita!

I didn't expect the queen to really be kind and send the princess to college.

"Goo......

Lu Shi swallowed his saliva and asked, "This classmate, which college are you from?" ”

Margarita said: "The London School of Economics and Political Science was chosen because I heard of Professor Lu's name. ”

Even though his mouth was covered by a scarf and his voice was muffled, he could still hear it clearly.

Now, the students are sure,

It's really a girl!

All eyes were on Margarita.

Lu Shi coughed lightly,

"Regarding the question just now, Zhu Yuanzhang. The rulers of China firmly believe that 'those who do not seek eternity are not enough to seek a time', and the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang did not dare to open the country indiscriminately was actually influenced by the previous dynasties, such as the Anshi Rebellion of the Tang Dynasty and the Mongol ...... of the Song Dynasty."

I can't go on,

Because no one is listening at all.

Everyone's attention was drawn to Margarita.

Lu Shi looked at George Bernard Shaw.

George Bernard Shaw shrugged helplessly and replied with his lips: "Sir Wardhouse sent it, I can't help it." ”

The member colleges of the University of London Alliance operate independently from recruitment to funding.

But administratively, the colleges were controlled by the alliance, so the honorary Chancellor Waldhouse opened his mouth to send the noble princess to study politics and economics in London, and George Bernard Shaw really had no position to refuse.

And, as a Fabianist, George Bernard Shaw supported incremental reforms,

Seeing that the royal family is becoming more and more open, it is too late for him to be happy, how can he refuse?

Lu Shi was quite speechless,

The queen once invited him to be the governess of the royal family, but he refused, and as a result, he went around and became Margarita's teacher.

I don't know if it's fate.

Lu Shi cleared his throat,

"Ladies and gentlemen...... Dear students! ”

The students came back to their senses, and their eyes fell on Lu Shi again.

Lu Shi said: "You all pay attention, have a gentlemanly demeanor, don't act like you have never seen a woman." ”

One sentence drew laughter.

Everyone is a lot more comfortable.

Lu Shi said: "What? Don't you support women coming to university? ”

This question is a joke in modern times.

But in 1900, it was really a social focus for all members of the discussion.

Especially in the conservative Britain, the two parties have wrestled at almost all levels over women's right to vote and to be elected, and women's right to go to university is naturally a top priority.

Someone whispered, "Professor Lu, do you support it?" ”

Lu Shi has already received a certain degree of recognition among the elite in London and can express his views appropriately,

But there are some particularly sensitive topics that should be cautious.

Lu Shi groaned for a moment,

"I'm sure a lot of people are aware of the fact that the University of Paris admits female students. But you don't know that there is even a precedent for women to teach in Paris. ”

Don't talk about students, even George Bernard Shaw doesn't know,

Curious, he asked, "Which school?" ”

Lu Shi said "um",

"Just in March, the Sèver Écée Normale Supérieure for Women in south-west Paris opened a science subject, physics, taught by a woman of Polish origin, Maria Skłodowska Curie."

It's normal for girls to have female teachers in normal schools,

But if the subject is physics, it's not for fun.

The crowd was silent.

In the crowd, Margarita's lips hidden behind her scarf couldn't help but clench,

She really wanted to remind Lu Shi that he had not answered the question just now, whether his attitude towards women's college was in favor or not.

But in the end, I held back,

She was able to come to London to study politics and economics, and she had already entrusted Lu Shifu with the blessing of Lu Shi, and she couldn't make trouble for Lu Shi anymore.

As a result, Lu Shi actually turned the topic back to himself: "Regarding the matter of women's study, our support and opposition are not important. ”

Some people are puzzled,

"What does that mean?"

Lu Shi smiled,

"The female lecturer I just mentioned is not an ordinary person, she has a paper called "On the Presence of a New Radioactive Substance in Bituminous Uranium Ore". In her dissertation, she described the discovery process of the new element No. 88 and named it radium. I am sure that she will soon be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for her research on radioactivity. ”

Most of the people present were liberal arts students,

They don't have any concept of radioactivity, they don't have any concept of radium.

But the Nobel Prize is different.

"Women win Nobel Prizes?"

"Professor Lu is really whimsical ......"

"Maybe it's true?"

"Impossible!"

……

The students generally disagreed with Lu Shi's statement.

Lu Shi waved his hand,

"It's okay, let's keep each other's opinions and wait and see."

He then continued: "I use the example of Marie Curie, and what I want to convey is very simple. One thing, if the productive forces can be developed, then no matter how much we support or oppose it, it is meaningless. ”

Someone asked: "What does Professor Lu mean that women can liberate their productive forces by studying in college?" ”

Lu Shi laughed,

"That's what you said, I didn't say anything."

Oily!

The students couldn't help but label Lu Shi like this.

But the amazing thing is that they are not disgusted at all by Lu Shi's oiliness, but feel that it is a performance of wit.

The so-called "to love a person is to love all of him",

They had already been subdued by Lu Shi.