November 1, 1902

halloween

Early morning.

In the hazy rain curtain, the temperature in London has dropped significantly,

Citizens opted for warmer coats and wore waterproof boots, stepping over small puddles that had accumulated due to the rain.

Lu Shi's official residence is as warm as spring,

He woke up in a sleepy night, yawning and rolling over and getting out of bed.

Next to the fish tank, my generation is playing with the little lazy,

I hold down the little lazy turtle shell,

The little lazy limb pulled around for a while, and when he saw that he couldn't break free, he shrank his shell.

A cat and a turtle are very harmonious.

Lu Shi washed up and went to the kitchen, drinking corn soup while flipping through the book review page of today's "Mirror".

The article is called:

Shocked! Doyle is actually Lu's student? 》

"Poof!"

Lu Shi sprayed directly,

"What kind of bastard made this up because he doesn't think it's a big deal to see the excitement!?"

He looked at the author's column,

Unexpectedly, it was written:

Arthur Conan Doyle.

Lu Shi couldn't help but have black lines all over his head after reading it,

￣□￣｜｜

The author turned out to be Doyle himself.

A cursory reading of the article reveals that Doyle, although he uses the shock body in his name, is still relatively orthodox, focusing on the analysis of how to construct the core ruse of reasoning.

The article states that "Gradient" has learned from "Roger's Mystery Case" in many places,

That attitude is really like a student to a teacher.

At the end of the article, Doyle devotes an entire paragraph to expressing his gratitude to Lu,

"Lu is a beacon on my writing path."

"Without Lu, there would be no Sherlock Holmes now."

"I always revere Lu."

……

All kinds of fleshy words come to the face.

Lu Shi was speechless,

Admittedly, "Gradient" sold out,

But the credit in this should still be based on Doyle,

After all, he is the main author.

But that's not what Doyle thinks.

He felt that reasoning should be centered on trickery,

The trick is not wonderful enough, and no matter how wonderful the text is, it is just an embroidered pillow, and it is a waste of time to read it.

Lu Shi put the "Mirror" aside and continued to eat.

At this moment, the maid brought news that Wardhouse had arrived, and was waiting in the foyer.

Lu Shi waved his hand,

"Invite John to the living room."

He finished his breakfast in three or two and went to the living room.

Because it was raining outside, Wardhouse looked a little embarrassed, and the cuffs of his long-sleeved shirt were wet and attached to his wrists, a little sloppy.

Lu Shi asked the maid to pour him a cup of hot tea,

"John, why are you here?"

The two had just met because of the publication of "Gradient" before.

Wardhouse took a sip of tea and took out the papers from his briefcase,

"Look at it."

Lu Shi glanced at it,

"It's ...... Bilingual in English and Japanese? ”

He picked up the document and found that it was Japan's application for a supplementary treaty to the Anglo-Japanese alliance, and he couldn't help but laugh dumbly, pushed the document back, and said, "Show me this, it's not appropriate." ”

Wardhouse waved his hand,

"Nothing out of place. Arthur didn't want to say yes anyway. ”

This "Arthur" is not Arthur, not Dr. Doyle, but Prime Minister Balfour.

Lu Shi nodded,

"That's not surprising."

Waldhouse was curious,

"Why do you say that?"

Lu Shi replied: "I analyzed in "Guns, Germs and Steel" that Europe has a small space, but many great powers have been born. If we are not prepared to fight for life and death for the time being, then the driving force for the next phase of international relations between the great powers will inevitably come from outside Europe. ”

Waldhouse glanced deeply at Lu Shi,

"You say, 'I'm not going to fight for life and death for a while'?"

In other words, there will be a fight later.

Lu Shi shrugged,

"Who knows?"

He went back to the subject,

"Russia's expansion of influence in the Far East is inevitably frightening, and Britain finds that Russia and its ally France are too powerful, so they can only try to pull a younger brother in Asia."

This was the background to the Anglo-Japanese alliance.

Wardhouse had seen Lu Shi's thorough view of international issues before.

But even so, every time I listen to its analysis on the spot, I still can't help but be shocked.

Land time continues,

"But the problem now is that the tsar did not know which bottle of medicine he had taken and slowed down his pace in the Far East."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wardhouse laughed and said, "What else could it be?" Of course, it is a combination of "Animal Farm" + "The Rise of a Great Power"~ Of course, the two articles can only be regarded as the fuse. The main reason is in the exhortation of Sergei Witt. ”

He lowered his voice,

"I've heard that Werther supports eastward expansion."

Lu Shi said "um" and replied: "His eastward expansion policy is relatively relaxed, and he supports the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is half a good person." ”

Wardhouse nodded,

In his heart, Russia is a ship that is in great trouble to turn around,

The current slowdown in expansion is just an accident, and it will certainly remain unchanged in the future.

However, all countries are currently messing around, and being able to live one day at a time is one day.

Isn't it really going to be a fight?

Since Russia has put away its fangs for the time being, Britain will naturally be able to dry Japan out.

Lu Shi continued: "Let's talk about France. Despite the growing Anglophobia of the French during the Boer War, the old men in parliament were not stupid and knew that issues outside Europe were secondary. Relations between the two sides will improve. ”

Wardhouse took over the conversation,

"You also have a credit for this."

Lu Shi laughed,

"You make me look like a messenger of peace. In short, now, Britain, France, and Russia are in thin mud, and Japan has naturally fallen into the ditch. ”

Wardhouse nodded secretly,

Thought

Lu is really not an ordinary writer, and his views are the same as Winston's.

Lu Shi glanced at the document again,

Looking at it now, I just copied books, which may have some impact on history.

But the impact is limited.

What should happen will still happen, it's just that the details like the timing are shifted.

The question is, what if similar shifts accumulate enough?

It's just a matter of taking one step at a time.

Lu Shi pushed the file back,

"John, you won't come to me just for this, will you?"

Wardhouse said, "University College London asked me to invite you...... You know, I'm the Honorary Vice-Chancellor of the University of London Union, and theoretically, the University of London is also under my responsibility. ”

He cleared his throat and said solemnly, "Lun University and other allies want to establish a Faculty of Letters. ”

Land Hours: ???

"How do I feel like I'm talking about a century ago? Wasn't the University of London the first university in the UK to offer a degree in English literature? ”

Wardhouse nodded,

"That's right, the first one. Lun Dazu is also wide. But now it can't compare with Oxford and Cambridge. ”

That's really not comparable,

Even in modern times, when American higher education is in full bloom, the history, literature, and philosophy of Niu and Jian are still far ahead, and Harvard and Yale are all in the back row.

This shows the strength of the two schools of Niu and Jian in the liberal arts.

Lu Shi said: "John, when I was working on the Global University Rankings, I put forward a point of view - higher education needs to be supported by scale. That's why the University of Paris, as well as universities in the United States, are ranked highly. ”

Wardhouse helpless,

"yes."

The Faculty of Humanities and Arts at the University of London is only a quarter of the size of the University of Oxford.

Therefore, Oxford has the manpower and material resources to compile the Oxford Dictionary, while the professors of the University of London can only stare dryly.

After all, compiling a dictionary is not only about literary theory, but also about someone sorting out literature, searching for materials, and compiling example sentences.

If the number of PhDs is not enough, we will definitely not be able to carry out such a big project as a dictionary.

But there's no way around it.

London is every inch of land, and London is not an opponent in terms of territory, where can we recruit so many cattle and horses...... What about coolies?

Lu Shi spreads his hands,

"Instead of thinking about what you don't have, you should get a few more plots of land to build dormitories for the University of London Union. What kind of environment do students live in Oxford? What kind of environment do students live in? If you don't eat well and live well, the attraction will naturally lag behind. ”

This is said with great righteousness,

In Wardhouse's eyes, Lu Shi seemed to be shining.

He coughed lightly and said, "You're right. However, the whole of Britain did not eat well. ”

Lu Shi: "......"

I can't argue with it.

Wardhouse added: "Besides, it's not like we haven't applied for school land, but we can't approve it at all!" ”

Lu Shi patted the other party's shoulder,

"I understand. Otherwise, you wouldn't want to fight in a group army and create a University of London alliance. ”

The outrageous thing is that the sum of several schools in the alliance still can't compare to the ox and the sword.

It's frustrating.

But Wardhouse didn't want to eat ash behind someone's ass,

"So, we need to find another way to let the University of London take the lead in establishing a new Faculty of Letters. To be precise, it should be the transformation of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts. ”

He looked eagerly at Lu Shi,

"I've thought about it carefully, you should be the dean!"

Show one’s true colors in the end!

The so-called "other way" is to borrow Lu Shi's fame to establish a faculty of letters, so as to attract professors and expand the enrollment scale.

Moreover, Lu Shi is the KBE of Great Britain, and there is no problem with his identity.

Lu Shi couldn't help but have a big head,

Updating a Harry Potter by yourself is like a difficult birth,

Being the dean of the academy and doing so much administrative work can be exhausting to think about.

Waldhouse said to himself, "We have discussed it sufficiently, and it is called the Lu Shi Academy. His Majesty the King agreed. ”

"Wait!"

Lu Shi interrupted the other party,

"You wait first!"

He swallowed a mouthful of saliva "......" and said, "Brother, I'm still alive and well~ According to the rules, the academy and awards are named after someone, isn't it to commemorate the great contribution made by this person in the field?" I'm alive and don't need a memorial. ”

Wardhouse waved his hand,

"I'll be able to give a counter-example right now."

He thought about it,

"Jules Verne Prize for Science Fiction Literature. Is Mr. Verne alive? ”

Lu Shi: "......"

Wardhouse continued: "The Pulitzer-Land Hour Prize. ”

Lu Shi hurriedly said: "This award is only in the plan, and it is not ready to be implemented yet!" ”

Wardhouse asked, "Isn't it next year?" Columbia University has announced that the Pulitzer-Land Prize will be held every year as long as the journalism school is completed and enrollment begins. Unless Columbia University admissions asks...... That shouldn't be. Didn't you give a speech to help Columbia University recruit students? ”

Lu Shi: "......"

I couldn't say a word for a long time.

He thought for a moment and said, "Compared to me, there are many characters suitable for naming, right?" For example, Master Bentham. ”

Jeremy Bentham was an English jurist, philosopher, and economist.

He has an important place in the history of University College London and is widely regarded as the "spiritual father" of University College London.

Of his wishes, his remains are displayed in the northern cloister of the main building of the Lun University, which is open to the public.

Lu Shi said: "Bentham Academy, what a good name. ”

Wardhouse groaned for a moment,

"Lu, do you know the school where Master Bentham graduated? You must know that when the University of London was founded, Master Bentham was almost eighty years old. ”

Lu Shi was stunned, and then his face darkened,

Bentham was an Oxford graduate!

!

In my heart, 10,000 grass and mud horses galloped by.

He continued: "But it doesn't matter. Master Bentham was recorded in the history of the University of London as part of the founding of the school, but in fact, he did not actually participate in it. To put it bluntly, this is also a name for others. ”

"This ......"

Wardhouse Stopper.

Thought

It's really rubbed, but it certainly can't be admitted.

He said: "Master Bentham is a strong supporter of the theory of the widespread promotion of higher education~ It is under his influence that the University of London has become what it is now, so it is no problem that he participated in the construction." ”

Hard-to-break it.

Wardhouse continued: "The main reason for considering a reform of the Faculty of Arts is that literature is influential enough. ”

His gaze fell on the document in English and Japanese,

"That's the best example of this."

This is not a compliment.

Lu Shi's works have indeed influenced many people deeply or shallowly.

Nicholas II,

Wilhelm II,

Prime Minister Balfour,

……

And that's just Europe.

Even the elder Roosevelt on the other side of the ocean fine-tuned the tax law because of Lu Shi's work, splitting the trust while allowing charitable and educational donations to be exempted from some taxes.

"Also,"

Wardhouse continued: "Lu, you don't have to worry about not having enough prestige. ”

He pointed to today's Mirror,

"Have you read the book review version?"

Lu Shi nodded,

"Looked."

Wardhouse continued, "Dr. Doyle is your direct competitor. As a result, you can convince people with virtue. In this case, who is not convinced by you? Feel relieved. If anyone really doesn't accept you, I'll beat him up. ”

A good "convincing people with virtue",

Lu Shi had nothing to say.

Wardhouse laughs,

"You're the dean, and it's easy to teach, so you can discuss with everyone how to write the book. It's the same as when I was in London Politics and Economics. ”

Lu Shi complained: "Can that be the same?" In London policology, I just fool around...... Ahem...... Just educate the students. ”

Wardhouse waved his hand,

"Where is the flickering not flickering? It's all the same! ”

This old brother is really telling the truth.

He added, "Besides, aren't you also the dean of Columbia University's School of Journalism?" ”

Lu Shi explained: "That's a name. I don't participate in specific work, I just give speeches occasionally, or even once a year. ”

Wardhouse frowned and thought,

After a long time, he said, "Then it's the same on our side." Lu Shi, the dean of Lu Shi Literature College, don't have to work! ”

How awkward it sounds.

Land time confirmation,

"So, I'll just talk about literature......"

Before he could finish speaking, Wardhouse interrupted, "Don't talk about literature." If you have something technical and real, you can talk about how to write and how to write academic works. ”

"Tsk......"

Lu Shi was slightly speechless,

I always feel that the job I have taken is a bit like a modern composition tutorial class, or an academic writing course.

This kind of thing is better than literature.

Lu Shi nodded,

"Yes."

Wardhouse was instantly excited,

"Then the matter is settled! I'll go back to planning right away, and I guess I'll be able to start speaking soon. ”

He got up suddenly,

didn't say goodbye, and rushed straight out of the door.

(End of chapter)