Pittsburgh was where Carnegie founded his business, and Carnegie Mellon University is also located here.
However, since selling his company to the financial giant Morgan for US$500 million in 1901, Carnegie has been leisurely, doing charity and traveling around. Of course, he still spends a lot of time in New York.
The city of Chicago has always been prosperous, and since it was destroyed by fire thirty years ago, it has quickly begun post-disaster reconstruction. During the reconstruction period, Chicago happened to adopt new construction technologies at the time, such as steel-structured skyscrapers.
In fact, until later generations, steel structures were the preferred material for skyscrapers. It was only after the 9/11 incident and the collapse of the Twin Towers that the construction industry re-examined steel structures and made more improvements.
In fact, the Twin Towers were not collapsed by airplanes. The main reason for the collapse was that the aviation fuel filled with airplanes had too high calorific value. The burning caused the temperature of the steel components in the Twin Towers to rise suddenly.
Once the steel structure exceeds six or seven hundred degrees, it will lose strength and become very soft, which led to the collapse of the Twin Towers.
Therefore, in future steel structure buildings, the primary consideration is structural safety, especially fire protection.
But that was all 100 years later. Now the construction industry has just discovered the powerful role of steel structures. It can build such skyscrapers to show the strength of the city. No one dislikes it.
Chicago was almost the first city to build skyscrapers, keeping pace with New York.
Carnegie was very interested in these things, so he lived here during this time.
Liang Cheng said: "I am, Liang Cheng, and my word means Zhong."
When Kang Youwei first arrived in Canada, the Chinese people did not know about the domestic situation. They only knew that Kang Youwei was a benevolent person who helped Emperor Guangxu in his reform. Kang Youwei also told the Chinese that he went abroad to study politics.
As for the Carnegie family, they also bought an island in the southeastern United States and built a mansion specifically for it.
It turned out that this was the case. Li Yu touched his head and said: "Science, in your eyes, seems to be 'authentic' Western learning. You know, in order to better exchange academic knowledge, and in addition, I have been awarded the 'authentic' title in England."
The Royal Society conferred academician status and just cut it off. Even Prince Qing can't say anything."
It's just nonsense.
Li Yu smiled and said, "I'm sorry I won't send you far."
Liang Cheng thought for a while and said: "Although we can't control it, it's so close that it really doesn't make sense not to take a look."
Simply outrageous.
Li Yu really couldn't bear it anymore, so he wrote a manuscript when he went back and gave it to Pulitzer's "The World".
Kang Youwei didn't appreciate it: "Who are you? I'm talking to the emperor's master, don't interrupt."
Li Yu said: "It's normal. There will be many weird things in the future. But these thousands of miles will be wasted for him."
Liang Cheng had to ask someone to show him the tea first.
Kang Youwei snorted: "I have been abroad for several years, and I have long known that Western learning is ruinous for people. I didn't expect that you have reached such a stage! I think you still have some talent, so you'd better follow me as soon as possible and walk on the bright road. I only heard about it in newspapers before.
Your name is unknown, but I have never learned your name. Originally I thought you didn’t understand what Confucianism is, so I thought of a few words to give you so that you can understand what orthodox Confucianism is. Now I see that a child cannot be taught.
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Then he spoke generously: "My fellow compatriots, I have lived in China for a long time and I know that the current Holy Emperor is a good emperor. It is a pity that the dragon is trapped in the shallows now. If the Holy Emperor is deposed by the old witch, how can the Qing Dynasty become strong? Behind the backs of all overseas Chinese
There is no strong motherland to rely on, so we can only let others bully us!"
After Li Yu calmed down, he felt a little pity for him.
Nowadays, the status of university professors and presidents in the United States is still good, and they have a certain right to speak.
First of all, it was impossible for Guangxu, Liang Qichao and Kang Youwei to wear the same hat. This was the feudal era with strict hierarchy. Officials of different grades were very particular about what they should wear. Kang Youwei had never been in the officialdom, so he committed a big taboo.
Liang Cheng came out and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Nanhai. I apologize for not being far away."
As for the fake photo, its effect is actually greater.
Seeing this, Kang Youwei continued with some satisfaction: "I came here this time to meet Li Yu, who the newspaper said had shocked Europe and America through so-called science and became the emperor's teacher."
Liang Cheng said: "So you are looking for my little brother Shucai, wait a minute!"
Li Yu said: "I'm sorry, Mr. Nanhai, I did not have a font name before, but Mr. Taiyan just gave me a font name. Don't tell me, I am very satisfied."
Liang Cheng sighed: "I didn't expect that Mr. Nanhai would become like this in just a few years."
Li Yu chuckled: "Mr. Nanhai, does he know what the chemical composition of salt is? If you really eat so much, I'm afraid your high blood pressure will explode. I just don't know if Mr. Nanhai knows human anatomy, otherwise he doesn't even know what blood pressure is."
know."
Of course, he did not attack blindly. The key was to attack the foundation of Kang Youwei's pretense and deception: the clothing edict and fake photos.
Liang Cheng was a person who did practical things. Now that Kang Youwei was scolding him, Li Yu couldn't bear it. A person who relies on words to make a living, what qualifications does a person have to teach people who do practical things?
At that time, Kang Youwei kept saying that he wanted to "challenge thieves and diligent kings" abroad, but Tang Caichang, who was really revolting at home, was arrested and executed. Including the Six Gentlemen of 1898, so many people died, but Kang Youwei was the only one who hid abroad and was at ease, and also received the greatest benefits.
Kang Youwei sneered and said: "Since ancient times, the country has been written in blood, and it is necessary to shed blood. But without me, these people's blood would be shed in vain."
Li Yu said with a smile: "Mr. Nanhai, is it our ancestral tradition to have braids? I remember that Mr. Nanhai has always advocated the tradition of the Three Generations. Last year, he said, 'The theory of the Three Generations will not be recited in the world; the seed of peace will never be extinct in the world.
China', could it be that the three generations you call are not Xia, Shang and Zhou? I remember that not only Xia, Shang and Zhou, but also the Han, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties did not have the custom of wearing braids? Even Confucius, Mencius, Zhu Zi and other saints did not have braids!"
Kang Youwei said: "You don't understand!"
Very much like those in later generations who felt they knew the truth of the world after reading a few books and commented on everything.
——Anyway, it’s not surprising for a person like him who has money and leisure to appear anywhere.
"Zhang Taiyan?!" Kang Youwei almost stood up from his chair, "Who is he! He dares to publish a newspaper to insult the current emperor, and he also claims to understand Confucianism? He doesn't understand etiquette and morality! You are actually satisfied? Vulgar!"
Moreover, Li Yu's name is so famous now. After being in the United States for so long, it's time to meet him.
The United States is a country where speeches are popular. Kang Youwei stood on the stage and first took out the two weapons he relied on to bluff and deceive: the fake "Belt Edict" and the photoshopped photo of himself with Guangxu and Liang Qichao.
It's just that these people in later generations did no harm, but as a "public figure", Kang Youwei had little talent and little knowledge, which was a big disaster, especially to overseas Chinese in various countries.
Later, even overseas Chinese who wanted to donate money to the country had to go through his emperor's association or the "Company to Save the Qing Emperor" he established. Kang Youwei took a large percentage of every money, which many Chinese people were angry about, and some people
He bypassed the Royal Society to donate money and was assassinated by him.
The lie of the Yidai Zhao is easy to expose, because this so-called "Yi Dai Zhao" was originally written by Guangxu to Yang Rui, and it said "Erqi will discuss with Lin Xu, Liu Guangdi, Tan Sitong and other comrades as soon as possible" etc.
language.
Kang Youwei was indeed even more angry: "This is something passed down from our ancestors. If you cut your hair, you are abandoning your ancestors! You are ungrateful!"
Nowadays, the United States is vast and sparsely populated, and Li Yu is not interested in Kang Youwei's actions, so he plans to continue his journey.
The Washington city area would definitely not allow Kang Youwei's rally, so they came to the outskirts of the city.
When Liang Cheng heard this, his face turned a bit ugly.
Kang Youwei stood up angrily and said: "Ever since I saw you shaving your hair, I knew there was no cure. I originally wanted to save you, but it seems it was in vain! I solemnly tell you, you are hopeless! Farewell!"
Kang Youwei narrowed his eyes and said, "Even if you want to ask, I'm afraid hundreds of thousands of Chinese in America won't listen to you."
Li Yu was disgusted by this and said: "Mr. Nanhai, I don't know what Western learning you know? What do you know about the university's mission of saving the world and the country? In the past few years, all I have seen is that you are enjoying yourself overseas, and the blood of the Six Gentlemen is spilled in Caishikou.
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Kang Youwei's face turned even more ugly as expected: "Young people don't know the affairs of the country! Ever since I saw you learning these weird and obscene skills from Westerners, I know that you are already a fake Chinese, but if you still want to save yourself, you can take my name."
Li Yu said calmly: "I don't think this is my tradition in the Central Plains, or Mr. Nanhai can learn from Qian Qianyi. By the way, the braids at that time were not like this, but rat tail braids. I think that is more
In keeping with your tradition.”
Kang Shengren often made some investments, came to the United States to buy some real estate, and even invested in trams and railways in Mexico, so it was normal for him to appear in the United States.
This is just the membership fee, more money comes from donations from members.
After saying this, there was an endless stream of donors, and the several donation boxes set up by Kang Youwei could not be accommodated. He was also very proud, stroking his mustache with great satisfaction.
As a person who came out of the Internet era, why would you be afraid of an ancient person when it comes to swearing, oh no, I should say debating!
Kang Youwei knew that Li Yu was setting a trap for him, but he laid it first. He didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he had to change the subject: "Huangkou kid! How old are you? I have eaten more salt than you have ever eaten.
Lots of rice!”
In the end, the three of them stood side by side. Although this is correct in the West, the background of the photo is in the palace! Is this possible?
Then, the way the beads are hung on Guangxu's chest is obviously wrong in the photo. They are wrapped around his neck in an extra circle, which is very ugly and looks like child's play.
Li Yu didn't want to see him at all, so he could only force out a smile helplessly: "Mr. Kang is looking for me?"
Someone outside the embassy shouted loudly: "Kang Shengren, the leader of the Royal Society, has arrived!"
It was really not easy for the Chinese to make money at this time. It was all hard-earned money, but they really loved the motherland and wanted to donate money. Kang Youwei took advantage of this mentality and organized a royalist association that required membership fees, which was one yuan at first and later increased to five yuan.
, it has attracted millions of members in just a few years.
It’s no wonder that although Kang Youwei is mainly in Canada, Canada’s big cities are basically concentrated at the border between the United States and Canada, and the transportation is very convenient.
Mainly because people like the Royal Society were fooled by him, and the adulation of hundreds of thousands of people had made him lose himself.
Kang Youwei glanced at Liang Cheng and said casually: "Are you the new ambassador to the United States?"
Li Yu did not expect that Kang Youwei would directly start sophistry, and he felt even more contempt for him in his heart. He was really unworthy of being Liang Qichao's teacher.
His words touched the hearts of his overseas compatriots. Kang Youwei saw that his speech had a good effect, so he immediately struck a chord while the iron was hot: "Compatriots, now we should unite as one, join the Royalist Association, and work with me to save the emperor!"
If you take a closer look, it’s easy to expose, but it’s too fake after all:
"Where are your braids!?" Kang Youwei said angrily.
It’s simply making a fortune for the country!
Liang Cheng said, "It's not like he ran away in vain. He has real estate in New York, Chicago, and Detroit. He came here just to have a look, and maybe he can make some money."
"I understand," Kang Youwei waved his hand, "the previous ambassador Wu Tingfang told me."
Kang Youwei grabbed the handle of the chair and said: "Even if it is not a tradition from ancient times, it is a tradition of the past three hundred years. How can we abandon it casually?"
Liang Cheng said: "You have great prestige in the academic world. I am just a small ambassador. If you want to raise my voice, you have to be the one to take effect."
Liang Cheng's attitude towards Kang Youwei was very complicated. On the one hand, he felt that this man seemed to be "wholeheartedly serving the country", but on the other hand, he could not clearly see the future trend of the situation.
Many people think that PS technology is only available in later generations. In fact, as early as more than 100 years ago, fake photos have affected the direction of history many times.
Li Yu asked doubtfully: "What do you mean, sir?"
At this time, information was not flowing smoothly, so everyone could only listen to his side of the story.
To be honest, Kang Youwei didn't know much knowledge. Many of his ideas came out after reading a few books. For example, he also imagined that China and Japan would merge, and then he and Japanese Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi would select hundreds of foreign consultants to take over the politics of the Qing Dynasty.
A series of powerful powers including military, finance, diplomacy, etc.
Kang Youwei continued to shout: "On the outside, five million people overseas make one person, and on the inside, 40 million people form one person. Which one can surpass them?"
Liang Cheng asked: "I wonder why Mr. Nanhai came to Washington? Brother Wen Jue (Wu Tingfang) has already told me that the embassy will not ask too much about the Royalist Society."
Kang Youwei was really not qualified to talk about Chinese studies in front of Zhang Taiyan, but Li Yu couldn't explain it. After all, Kang Youwei didn't even know pi or the periodic table of elements, so he thought he knew the truth of the universe. What else could he say?
Liang Cheng also felt that Kang Youwei's attitude was a bit extreme, so he tried to smooth things over by saying, "Mr. Nanhai, please calm down! You are young and short of talent, and you are quick to talk at the moment."
The crowd in the audience was even more excited. Kang Youwei saw that the mood was in place and immediately said: "Our Royal Society is an organization to save the emperor. You don't know that the emperor is under house arrest by the old witch Cixi and can't even eat! Can you all eat in peace?
?If you really want to save the emperor and save the Qing Dynasty, all of you compatriots can pay a two-dollar membership fee and become members of our Royal Loyal Society."
The emperor's handwriting is ironclad evidence and cannot be forged, and the matter of the "Clothes and Belts Edict" will be revealed to the world.
Kang Youwei walked out angrily. Liang Cheng wanted to send him off, but Li Yu stopped him and said, "Let him go."
The key point now is that the royalist society he organized has defrauded the patriotic hearts of many Chinese people. He is basically a super liar under the guise of patriotism.
Li Yu said: "I am trying to get the American academic community to pay attention and push for refunds as soon as possible."
As expected, the audience shouted loudly: "Save the emperor! Save the emperor!"
Kang Youwei entered the room and sat at the top, as if he had been here before.
Kang Youwei actually started to act like a rogue, relying on his old man to betray his old age.
At this time, the staff of the embassy came in again and said: "Sir, Kang Youwei is going to give a speech at a royalist meeting in the suburbs. Should we...should we send someone to have a look?"
Kang Youwei said: "You can learn strange and obscene skills in your spare time, otherwise how could the Holy Spirit condescend to learn such craftsmanship?"
Li Yu packed up and was about to leave, but then an unexpected person appeared.
Li Yu almost laughed, but held back and said: "It turns out that all my scientific knowledge seems to you to be weird skills, so how can I be in your name?"
Li Yu knew that he deliberately skipped this topic, and teased: "I'm afraid that you really don't dare."
Li Yu also became interested, "I would like to see how he confuses people with his monstrous words."
Li Yu said: "According to what you say, isn't the current Qing Dynasty defeated by the so-called strange and obscene techniques? In other words, the noble Confucianism in your heart is not as good as the strange and obscene techniques? Aren't you destroying my eternal Confucianism?
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When Liang Cheng heard that Kang Youwei was here, he was a little embarrassed, because the court now offered a reward of 100,000 yuan for his head, but Liang Cheng couldn't do much in the United States.
When he heard that he had to pay the money, the noise below became a little quieter. Kang Youwei then added to the fire: "In the future, the membership fees can not only be used to save the driver, but can also be used for investment. Anyone who invests enough to save the driver will be rewarded by the general."
!Members can also distribute dividends based on the proportion of investment earned from investment.”
Li Yu told Liang Cheng that he was going to Chicago. Liang Cheng was indeed very busy now, and there was no need to interfere with Li Yu's actions.
Kang Youwei was speechless for a moment. But his thoughts had already begun to sink, or it could be said that he did not want to make progress.
Kang Youwei and Zhang Taiyan were really difficult to deal with, and Li Yu's words shocked Kang Youwei even more.
Liang Cheng pulled Li Yu who was about to slip away, walked into the living room and said, "Mr. Nanhai, this is the scientific giant you are looking for, Li Yu."
Li Yu wanted to be angry with him.
Today is an era of drastic changes. If you don't learn a little, you will fall behind the times. However, Kang Youwei always adhered to the old ideas of the reform and reform many years ago.
Later, Kang Youwei said that he was the one who received this "clothes edict". He thought that all the people mentioned in the edict were dead, and there was no evidence of their death. Unexpectedly, after Yang Rui was killed, his son Yang Qingchang took advantage of the coffin to return to Sichuan and sewed the edict
It arrived in the collar of Sichuan Juren Huang Shangyi, took it back to his hometown, and later took it out.
If it were a later generation, Li Yu would really want to go up and slap him, but Kang Youwei was so arrogant when he was abroad, and even Liang Qichao was scolded bloody by him.
Li Yu said: "Since Mr. Nanhai is enlightened, he should return to China. Mr. Taiyan's ideas are much more radical than yours, and he dares to return to China, so why don't you dare?"
Well, Kang Youwei is here.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Kang Youwei saw Li Yu, he slammed the table angrily, pointed at Li Yu with wide eyes and said angrily: "You! You! You!"
The earliest estimate was that Kang Youwei had faked the photos.
Kang Youwei's ancestral home is Nanhai County, Guangzhou, so many people call him Kang Nanhai.
Besides, Kang Youwei's clothing in the photo is a tie around his waist, which is usually the outfit worn by low-level eunuchs in the Qing palace.
In short, Kang Youwei did not understand the details of the Qing palace and forged the photos based on his imagination.
But just by forging it like this, he made a lot of money.
It seems that she is not much different from the Internet celebrity who later used her ten-level beauty to deceive the big brother of the Rockets.
As for the fake photos, they played a major role in Qing politics more than once.