In the office,

Lu Shi gently tapped the table with his fingers,

At the same time, the shouts of the female students came from outside: "I want to see Professor Lu!" ”

The two echo each other.

George Bernard Shaw smiled wryly and walked to the window to close it, but his movements stopped, and he leaned on the windowsill instead, enjoying the coolness brought by the cold winter wind.

Lu Shi said: "Mr. School Supervisor, what do you think of the poll? ”

What else can you see?

Of course, it is extremely optimistic.

George Bernard Shaw said: "Although you talk about polls as media tools, I think tools are just tools, and the people who use them are good and bad. ”

That's a very insightful statement.

Lu Shi said in a low voice: "So, I still hope that the poll will be as independent as possible." ”

George Bernard Shaw asked, "What is an independent law?" ”

Lu Shi said: "Do you still need me to say this? For example, to record facts and history in development independently and objectively; Another example is the absolute independence of the political leaders of any party......

George Bernard Shaw laughed,

"If it's sarcasm, I'm really inferior to you."

What Lu Shi just said,

"Independently and objectively record facts and record the history of development", this is the newspaper policy of The Times;

"Absolutely independent and self-reliant from any political leader of any party" is the policy of the Manchester Guardian.

But the two are not independent at all.

George Bernard Shaw turned his head and looked out the window.

Silence descends.

Time passed minute by minute, and Lu Shi asked, "Mr. Supervisor, what are you thinking?" ”

George Bernard Shaw put it succinctly: "Money." ”

Just one word, but it shows the difficulty of Lu Shi wanting to do a poll.

Lu Shi couldn't help but nodded,

"The source of the money is nothing more than ......"

George Bernard Shaw interrupted, "Help me get my pipe." ”

Lu Shi smiled,

"What? Want to tell me a story? ”

As he spoke, he handed the pipe over.

The corners of George Bernard Shaw's mouth hooked an arc, and he said in his heart that Lu Shi is really exquisite, and it is difficult for others to reach,

Let such a talented person leave his hometown, the Qing government is really sick.

George Bernard Shaw took a puff of his pipe,

"Has Professor Lu ever heard of Fabianism?"

There are two main points in the Fabian idea:

1. Intellectuals maintain their independence. This independence is not a legacy of independence, but an independent identity to participate in the reform of society;

2. Gradualism. Think rationally to arrive at solutions, but at the same time take a gradual approach.

Lu Shi said: "Fabian, the great general of ancient Rome~"

In the last Punic War, Fabian faced the Carthaginian general Hannibal, who adopted a strategy of avoiding his attack and switched to rapid, skirmishes, which he won after eight years of war.

As a result, Fabianism has become synonymous with moving slowly and then moving.

George Bernard Shaw was not surprised by Lu Shi's erudition, he had long been accustomed to it,

He said: "Then you should know which people in London were financed by the first days of its existence. ”

Lu Shi nodded,

"Mr. and Mrs. Webb of the Fabian Society."

It is precisely because of this that many graduates of London Economics and Political Science have become believers in Fabianism.

And this has continued to be the case until modern times.

It is a matter of course to accept money from people and help people publicize.

George Bernard Shaw laughed: "I myself believe in Fabianism, so I am willing to be the school superintendent." Lu, the reason why I say this is to tell you that you and your business must carefully consider the issue of investors, otherwise...... Hum...... It's hard to do~"

George Bernard Shaw addressed Lu more cordially than before.

Lu Shi said: "I know. ”

George Bernard Shaw asked, "I have just considered it carefully, and there are three types of funders. For one, the Fleet Street print media, such as the Manchester Guardian, where the editor-in-chief, Mr. Scott, is familiar with you, and is the most worthy of priority. ”

That's fine,

However, only the first half was said.

In the second half, depending on the political leanings of the Manchester Guardian, Scott would have made some demands in favour of the Liberals.

George Bernard Shaw continued: "The second category of funders, the universities. Taking King's College as an example, various social sciences disciplines have always had a habit of investigating, and students are familiar with them, so asking the college for help can control costs. However, the honorary vice-chancellor of the University League of London ...... Scold...... You know. ”

John Wardhouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley,

At the same time, he is also the backbone of the Liberal Party.

If you really rely on the college, I am afraid that you will also be put forward some "small" requirements.

George Bernard Shaw added: "As for the last category, the free funder. Receiving their gifts naturally comes at a price, but if you can be like-minded, then it doesn't matter, as in my relationship with Mr. Webb and his wife. ”

The three types of funders have been summarized.

Speaking of which, it's just two words-

Politics.

In a country with a voting system, the media and its tools are basically pipe dreaming if they want to remain independent.

But the exchange of benefits is not without benefits,

As the saying goes, "it's good to enjoy the shade with your back against a big tree", there are people above, and only those below dare to move.

George Bernard Shaw took off his pipe, put it on the windowsill and knocked it,

Soot fell like snow.

He said, "Lu, this is Britain. Compared with your hometown, the people and things here are not simple at all, and in some cases, they are even more complicated. ”

Lu Shi said: "What about me to fund it myself?" ”

George Bernard Shaw looked over and found that Lu Shi's eyes were shining with a cunning light, so he said: "You, you know everything clearly, but you like to ask." There is only one result of personal funding, and that is to be overturned and destroyed. ”

It's a given.

For example, the previous book review edition of the Manchester Guardian used only five words on the whole page, which was extremely effective.

But this model was learned by other newspapers the next day, and whether it was the headline or the advertisement, they were quite proficient, and even better than the blue.

In 1900 there was no intellectual property protection,

Even if there were, such imitation could not be regarded as infringement.

If Lu Shi pays his own funds and there is no big boss behind him to escort him, he will definitely be surrounded and suppressed by people from all walks of life, which is basically equivalent to giving away people's heads.

The evaluation of later generations may be only one sentence: "Although Lu Shi first proposed the concept of public opinion polls, because he was not good at business, he was forced to close the poll project after persisting for X months, which became the tears of history." ”

George Bernard Shaw said, "The main thing is that the poll you came up with is so powerful. It is impossible for the men at the Palace of Westminster not to take advantage of the fact that they know the goods. ”

Lu Shi nodded,

"I know I'm good, too."

George Bernard Shaw couldn't help but glance at Lu Shi, then took his pipe in his mouth and fell into deep thought.

After about half a minute, he took off his pipe and said, "Mr. Wardhouse, you may be able to think of a way, he can still have a good talk." ”

What "talk about it well",

The implication is that Wardhouse is so foolish?

Lu Shi laughed.

George Bernard Shaw also had a knowing smile on his face,

"Lu, you really should create realistic satirical dramas. For example, the example of conscription that you gave earlier, if public opinion polls are really widespread in the future, it will definitely be a good joke, both funny and profound. ”

Lu Shi was speechless,

Because that's really "Yes! A paragraph from "The Prime Minister".

"Drama is not indifferent," he said...... No, let's solve the problem at hand first. Drama, let me think about it. ”

As soon as he heard that Lu Shi was going to create, George Bernard Shaw's eyes lit up,

"In order to make it possible for you to be a guest, I promise to write a realistic script for Sir Wardhouse, and if you are willing to write, you may wish to consider it in that direction."