After the two drank coffee, Liang Cheng said to the waiter in very standard English: "May I have a refill, please?"
It just means asking for a refill.
As expected, people who have been in the United States for many years will definitely say "Could I have one more coffee?" to mean spending money to buy another cup.
Li Yu smiled and said: "The ambassador has already done a lot of research on coffee."
Liang Cheng said: "Master, don't tease me. I just can't drink good tea."
"Isn't there tea in the United States?" Li Yu said.
It was written in junior high school history books that the trigger for the American Revolution was the "Boston Tea Party."
Liang Cheng said: "It's far from it! Although tea has been around for hundreds of years, foreigners don't even have access to tea. A lot of tea is still shipped from a country called India, and foreigners like to drink it with milk. The taste is great."
It’s really weird, I might as well drink coffee.”
It seems that the milk tea business is still in its infancy. If someone knows how to prepare milk tea in the future, it is possible to open a super chain store.
After staying for a while, Tesla's valet came to pick them up in a car, driving the Buick bought by Xie Yuxi.
Li Yu invited: "Go and have a look at my laboratory on Fifth Avenue. It is considered small and large now."
Liang Cheng was very interested: "That's exactly what I meant."
After the two arrived at the laboratory on Fifth Avenue, Lu Bicheng handed a greeting card to Li Yu: "A Chinese wanted to come to see you before, but you were not there, so he left this greeting card saying that he was in China.
The Waldorf Hotel is waiting for you.”
Li Yu opened the greeting card and saw "Rong Hong" signed at a glance.
Of course Liang Cheng also recognized him, because Rong Hong was the organizer of young children studying in the United States.
Rong Hong himself was the first Chinese to enter Yale University and was known as the father of Chinese students studying abroad.
Liang Cheng was surprised: "Mr. Rong is over seventy years old, and he came to New York in person? I must pay my respects in person!"
Young children studying in the United States have great respect for Rong Hong.
Liang Cheng had no choice but to take a quick look around Li Yu's experimental equipment.
But he was quite shocked. He had seen these things when he was in school in the United States, but he never knew how to operate them.
Liang Cheng praised: "The Imperial Master deserves to be known as the person who knows the most about science in the East."
Naturally, he heard about Li Yu's many patents.
After the "tour", Li Yu drove him to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Previously, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel gave Li Yu the right to live in a luxury suite for a long time, but Li Yu gave it up to two ladies, Lu Bicheng and Konoe Akiyuki.
I live in the laboratory.
Originally, Konoe Akiyuki asked to live in the laboratory in order to get closer to Li Yu. However, the laboratory was full of men and it was really inconvenient, so she was eventually allowed to live in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Li Yu happened to go to Detroit again, and when he came back, he met someone visiting him, but he didn't even have time to ask them how they were getting along during this time...
After arriving at the hotel, they met Rong Hong, who was in his 70s, in a waiting room.
Rong Hong's mental outlook was quite good, but as a witness who had experienced the two Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the Westernization Movement, the Sino-Japanese War of 1898, the Reform Movement, and the Gengzi National Disaster, he suffered the greatest psychological trauma.
Because they all failed, and failed miserably.
Especially since the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Rong Hong was directly involved at all levels. For example, the establishment of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration was inseparable from him.
He also served as an aide or advisor to Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, and Zhang Zhidong, several important ministers of the late Qing Dynasty, but most of his suggestions were not successfully implemented.
A good plan for young children studying in the United States also failed.
From then on, Rong Hong was completely disappointed with the Qing court and turned to the revolutionary camp.
He initially had contact with Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao, but after meeting Mr. Zhongshan three years ago, he was completely impressed by him and firmly believed that he was the most promising person to succeed.
Rong Hong has extremely rich life experience and is a very accurate judge of people.
"Mr. Rong!"
When Liang Cheng saw him bowing his head, Rong Hong quickly supported him and said, "Yi Ai, you are already the ambassador to the United States, so this kind of etiquette is not necessary."
Liang Cheng's eyes filled with tears: "You have shown great kindness to me, and I will never forget your kindness and sorrow."
Rong Hong said: "I am very pleased to hear recently that you are discussing with President Roosevelt about returning the Boxer Indemnity and reopening the passage to the United States."
Rong Hong must be very concerned about international student affairs.
Liang Cheng said: "District Master Li Yu played a big role in this matter."
Rong Hong looked at Li Yu: "I have seen you many times in the newspaper."
Li Yu smiled and said: "Mr. Rong, nice to meet you!"
Rong Hong said: "I have been near Harvard University in Boston some time ago. Harvard University speaks very highly of you. I am very shocked that you have such advanced knowledge without studying in Europe and the United States. Moreover, it is so advanced for us Chinese." Talk about the hardest science.”
In later generations, Chinese students studying abroad learned best in science and engineering, but now Rong Hong is really right when he says so.
Most Chinese people have no scientific literacy at all, and the vast majority of overseas students can only study politics and law.
There are really too few people like He Yujie and Feng Zuxun who study mathematics and science.
Everyone in future generations must understand that without technology, a country cannot develop - unless a small country can find some shortcuts.
But for large countries, it is impossible to walk on one leg.
A great man once said that science and technology are the primary productive forces. If the productive forces cannot rise, the economy cannot rise; if the economy cannot rise, neither can the superstructure.
Everything will be very troublesome.
The fact that there were so many poor countries before the time travel explains everything.
Otherwise, countries in future generations would not invest so much money in innovation and scientific research.
We spent so much money on 3G construction back then, and we were almost using what was left in Europe and the United States. It seemed like we wasted hundreds of billions in vain, but over the past ten years we have forced ourselves to develop self-developed 5G.
Therefore, technological research and development is really a bottomless pit of money.
And in the first half of the twentieth century, there was really no money to burn...
I want to start a large-scale enterprise to make money because I understand that scientific research requires a lot of money.
Li Yu was a little helpless at this time. He knew that the path he had chosen was a difficult one, but now that he had decided, he had to go on, otherwise he would have learned in vain after more than 20 years of study.
Li Yu said: "Mr. Rong, in fact, we just lack talents to study science. It is not that science itself is difficult. Besides, I understand very well that the reason why the West respects me so much now is that I come from a weak country."
Rong Hong said: "You mean, there is compassion behind respect?"
Li Yu said naturally: "Yes, condescending pity itself is a great psychological satisfaction for them. That's why I maintain a very rational view of this kind of respect in the West."
"What you said makes me respect you very much!" Rong Hong said solemnly, "No wonder you can be regarded as the Imperial Master! I have also met other Imperial Masters, such as Weng Tonghe, and your views are much better than theirs. It can be said that There has never been anyone before or since.”
Li Yu said: "Sir, you have too much reputation."
Rong Hong said: "It is a great blessing for the country that you have such knowledge at such a young age. It reminds me of Huo Qubing, a heroic general under Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. At a young age, he opened up the territory and expanded the territory, sealed the wolves in Xu, defeated the Xiongnu, and wiped out the Han Dynasty. Shame. And our shame now is even worse than in the early Han Dynasty."
Li Yu said: "Indeed, otherwise Li Zhongtang would not say that the current situation is a major change that has not happened in three thousand years."
When he had just traveled to the late Qing Dynasty, he felt a numbness in his scalp. It was the lowest period in China.
But it's already here, so I can only calm down a little bit, because if I touch the switch again, I'll probably get pissed off.
And...there is already a reason not to leave.
Rong Hong suddenly asked again: "I have a big question. When you are honored as Emperor Master, does it mean to support the Manchus?"
Li Yu pointed to his head: "Does this explain the problem?"
Rong Hong saw his short hair, understood what he meant, and said with a smile: "That puts me at ease. This is my biggest concern. You are young after all. I have been in the imperial court for decades, and I am deeply aware of its decay. It is already a hollow tree, even with Zhuge's talents there is nothing you can do. If you can join the revolution, I believe it will be a powerful force."
Li Yu could actually guess that many revolutionaries would win over him in the future, but he made up his mind not to engage in military affairs. After all, it was useless. The warlords' melee was too chaotic, and many things had nothing to do with intelligence. It was inexplicable.
Li Yu quickly waved his hand: "Forget it, I can do a good job in science and education. It's already good."
Rong Hong asked: "You are so young and full of energy. Don't you want to reorganize the world?"
"This matter can be completed without me," Li Yu changed the topic, "But Mr. Rong, you must have understood how powerful their industry is after being in the United States for so many years. In more professional terms, it is called the powerful secondary industry, and Our land of China is completely just the primary industry. This is a generation difference and a dimensionality reduction attack. Revolution is destructive, and someone must be prepared and think of constructive things."
Rong Hong gave a thumbs up: "The words of the Imperial Master made me enlightened. However, I have spent decades reading books in the United States, but I have never heard of the so-called primary industry and secondary industry, let alone What is 'dimensionality reduction strike' and what is the explanation?"
"..."
Li Yu knew that it was impossible for them to know about the "dimensionality reduction attack", but he didn't know much about economics, and he really didn't know that there is no primary industry or secondary industry.
In fact, this name did not appear in Australia and New Zealand until more than 20 years ago.
It feels a bit like when I casually mentioned the pH value before.
Li Yu had no choice but to explain simply: "First, agriculture comes first; second, industry comes first. The general principle is to catch up from behind."
Rong Hong thought about it for a while, and he understood a little, but still couldn't understand it completely, so he said: "I have two American friends, one is called Homer Lee, and the other is named Booth. Booth is an important figure in the American financial community, maybe he can understand Your explanation. Both of these two people are concerned about China's affairs. If you need help, I think they will spare no effort."
After a brief meeting, Rong Hong thoroughly understood Li Yu's abilities, and the next day he called Homer, Li and Booth to meet Li Yu again.
Homer Lee was a small, hunchbacked American who later became a staunch follower of Mr. Nakayama.
This person very presciently predicted that there would be a war between the United States and Japan, and he also wrote a book emphasizing the blindness in American foreign policy. The name is very interesting, called "The Brave and the Foolish".
Unfortunately, this book did not attract the attention of the U.S. authorities. MacArthur liked it very much and wanted to make it a required reading at West Point Military Academy, but it only became an optional reading.
It's just that Americans don't read it, but the Japanese really liked it after seeing it, and it sold like hotcakes. It's like a combat guide!
The Japanese were really hungry for knowledge at this time. A few decades ago, many books on Western learning were translated from Chinese, but now it has been reversed.
Homer Li was a military professional. After seeing Li Yu, he came up and asked: "Mr. Li Yu, I have heard that you know the most profound science. Can you do any research on military technology?"
Li Yu could only say: "No, I have no intention of doing this."
"It's a pity, it's a pity!" Homer Lee said, "But after staying in China for so many years, I also understand a word, which is to be wise and protect yourself, so I support your decision."
Rong Hong introduced Booth to him again: "If you set up a business in the United States, Mr. Booth can definitely help you. He can speak well in the political arena."
Li Yu shook hands with him: "Nice to meet you."
Booth said: "I am very familiar with you, especially the Star Wars series, which is really enjoyable to read."
Li Yudao: "Science fiction works are meant to entertain the public, and they are the best things to watch."
Booth said: "But what I came here to learn more about is the point of view you mentioned on industrial classification. I have never heard of it in the financial field for many years."
Li Yu looked a little embarrassed. He really just said it casually. He doesn't know anything about economics.
I had no choice but to say: "Actually, I just had a whim when I was building a company. I don't have any systematic point of view."
"So that's it," Booth said, "but it inspired me enough. I'm going to collect information and write a financial article. I haven't had such good inspiration for a long time."
Li Yu was a layman in finance and economics, so he smiled and said: "I will definitely read it when the time comes."
Rong Hong said: "In the future, when Dishi Enterprise becomes bigger, it will inevitably have to deal with the government. At that time, Booth will help you avoid many detours."
Li Yu cupped his hands and said, "Thank you in advance!"
In fact, Li Yu has the Carnegie family behind him, so he is not too worried about these problems, but there is always an extra layer of protection.
Booth said: "You Chinese people are really hard-working, and you don't spend the money you make. Even if you don't have enough to eat, you still donate to the revolutionary cause. It really amazed me. Another Mr. Shikang from your country came to America.
It can be said that some organizations have been operating for decades, but they can't compare to the results they achieved in just a few years. The patriotism of the Chinese people really touches me deeply. It is precisely for this reason that I want to do my best for your country's revolutionary cause.
force."
Li Yu said: "You are referring to Mr. Kang Youwei. Hey, although the majority of Chinese people live in difficulty, they are truly patriotic. But it is hard to say that some people truly love themselves."
Booth said in surprise: "Isn't it patriotic for Mr. Kang to form the Royalist Association?"
Li Yu said: "He is not patriotic, but he loves the emperor. And what he did is really disgusting."
Booth was puzzled: "Why do you say that?"
Li Yu said: "There is a British biographer named Boswell who wrote a biography of Johnson. There is such a sentence in it, 'Patriotism is the last refuge of gangsters.' Of course, he is not referring to
A sincere and selfless love for the country, but a disguised patriotism. I think this sentence can be applied to Mr. Kang."
Gu Hongming used this sentence to mock Kang Youwei many years ago.
You must know that Kang Youwei was a staunch royalist, and Gu Hongming could definitely be regarded as an unswerving supporter of the Qing Dynasty.
Even Gu Hongming could see that this was before the reform, so Kang Youwei must have had a lot of selfish motives.
Therefore, he cannot really achieve great things like Mr. Zhongshan and others.
It's a pity that a true master like Liang Qichao is still under the Kang family, and even wants to be driven by him.
That's right, Liang Qichao is now meeting Kang Youwei in America.
Rong Hong was deeply touched by Li Yu's remarks: "I once worked with Mr. Kang, and he did have some biased views. Mainly because some of his remarks made me feel very strange, and he did not look like someone who had really studied the latest academic arguments in Europe and the United States.
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Fortunately, since the highlight of the reform and reform, he has not performed well anymore, except for making money.
If we insist on juxtaposing "Kang and Liang", we have to rely on Liang Zhuoru.