1900: A physics genius wandering around Europe

Chapter 266: End of the meeting, news of the second Bruce meeting
The competition between Ridgway and Edison cast a legendary color on this regular meeting of the American Physical Society.

At the end of the meeting, the physicists present were still talking about it with great interest and felt they had not had enough.

Everyone is looking forward to the future results, which will have far-reaching impacts.

In fact, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the concept of scientists was very vague.

Of course, people in the circle can still be distinguished, otherwise there would be no Roland’s speech.

But most ordinary people can't tell the difference between Li Qiwei and Edison.

In their eyes, anyone who can use professional terms is a scientist.

Unlike later generations, there was a clear distinction between scientists and engineers.

The top scientists are physicists, whose job is to study basic physics and understand the laws of the universe.

The top engineers are inventors, whose job is to invent various machines, solve practical engineering problems and bring convenience to people.

The two complement each other and are indispensable.

This time, Ridgwell personally took part in the challenge as a physicist, challenging the great inventor Edison.

To some extent, it may help improve people's understanding of scientists.

I believe that it won’t be long before all major newspapers in the United States will be reporting this incident crazily.

This was also the beginning of Li Qiwei's entry into the United States.

You can't be low-key when running a business, otherwise no one will know about your products.

It can not only teach Edison a lesson, but also enhance his fame, killing two birds with one stone.

When Li Qiwei came down from the stage, he and Edison looked into each other's eyes.

"Haha, Bruce, you must always remember that this is America, not your Qing Dynasty."

"You're jumping around in the United States, be careful to get yourself into trouble."

Li Qiwei laughed. Was this a threat to him?

However, Edison was not a good person.

Moreover, he has extensive connections in the United States, with deep ties in politics, the military, and the business community.

"Edison, I heard that you like to use dirty tricks. Do you want to use the same tricks you used on Tesla on me?"

"Are you already timid inside?"

"If you admit defeat now and apologize to me publicly, it's still not too late."

"I am a great man and I don't bear grudges, so I won't bother with you."

In real history, Edison's methods were insidious.

When Tesla was promoting alternating current, Edison bribed government officials in some states of the United States in order to highlight the dangers of alternating current.

Demand legislation to change the local death penalty from hanging to electrocution.

In this way, when the prisoner is executed, his whole body will twitch due to the electricity and he will die miserably, leaving a deep psychological trauma to the people watching.

As a result, they feel fear and rejection of alternating current and are unwilling to use it.

In addition, Edison also hired people to capture stray cats and dogs and conduct experiments using alternating current, electrocuting the cats and dogs to show the dangers of alternating current.

Through these means, alternating current was once questioned and less used.

This shows Edison's methods and character.

However, Li Qiwei is not Tesla. He will not be like Tesla, who would just accept his fate and suffer losses.

Edison saw that Tesla was obsessed with inventions but not good at socializing, so he was able to control him.

So when he faced Li Qiwei, he felt the pain of being defeated for the first time.

Edison was furious when he heard this, "You!"

"Bruce, don't get carried away too soon. I'll let you know that young people are always young."

"We'll see."

Li Qiwei did not reply, but looked at Edison with contempt as he left angrily.

He wanted to see what tricks Edison could come up with.

At this time, Michelson came over and said helplessly: "Bruce, why do you have to have a grudge against him? We are not the same kind of people."

Li Qiwei said: "There is no reason for some people to hate you. Since others don't care about my face, I don't need to care about others."

Michelson sighed, "Hey, I wanted to invite you to the University of Chicago."

"I guess you're not in the mood now."

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "Professor, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"And I plan to hold a second Blues Conference in 1912."

"Then we'll have a good chat."

Michelson was surprised when he heard this. Is the second Bruce Conference finally coming? This is a big event in the physics world.

The huge success of the first Bruce Conference established its position in the physics community.

The Nobel Prize in Physics is the highest award in the field of physics.

The Bruce Conference is the highest-level conference in the field of physics.

All physicists are proud to attend the Bruce conference.

Michelson's eyes were fiery and his face was full of anticipation.

"Bruce, is this still by invitation only?"

Ridgway said, "Yes, I want to keep the purity and authority of the Bruce Conference."

"To make it truly represent the highest level of physics."

“But in terms of the number of people, I might consider expanding it a little bit.”

Michelson was overjoyed, thinking that perhaps this time, besides him and Millikan, there would be other people from the United States who could be selected.

It seems that with only two years left, the United States needs to produce results quickly.

Otherwise it would be embarrassing to just be a bystander at the meeting.

As for the invitation system mentioned by Li Qiwei, it must be him who invited them.

This is a very great power.

But Michelson thought it was natural. If it were someone else, he would not be willing to do it.

Only Li Qiwei is qualified to decide the candidates for the Bruce Conference.

"Bruce, this is really good news." "I think if this news is spread, it will definitely shock everyone."

"Everyone must work hard on research, haha."

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "If a conference can promote the development of physics, I will definitely hold it every day."

"The Bruce Conference, I plan to hold it every three years."

“Let all have a goal in mind.”

Michelson quickly said, "Yes, yes, that's great."

Then, the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and after saying goodbye, Li Qiwei, Millikan and others left the meeting room.

When Li Qiwei graduated from Columbia University, he felt a little depressed.

It’s not because of Edison, but because Columbia University did not give him the title of honorary professor.

This is unscientific!
Li Qiwei is really overthinking it. He doesn't even want to give a speech at someone else's university, so how could he give you the title of professor?

Brother, don't care about your face.

Afterwards, the depressed Li Qiwei and Li San called a car and rushed to the Anliang headquarters.

He is going to visit Boss Situ.

As part of Li Qiwei's plan, the existence of Hongmen is very important.

The biggest problem for scientists is that they are alone and powerless.

No matter how talented Li Qiwei is, he can crush all the physicists in the world by himself.

But his body is as fragile as that of an ordinary person.

Any soldier could kill him completely by pulling the trigger.

Therefore, he must build his own power.

Since the Hongmen has extended an olive branch, he certainly won't give up.

With these thoughts in mind, the car soon brought Li Qiwei to downtown Manhattan.

When he got off the bus, a memorial archway that looked very familiar to him came into view.

This is New York's Chinatown, where Chinese Americans gather.

The entrance gate to Chinatown is a red Chinese archway.

The roof is covered with green tiles and decorated with several vivid dragons and various jade auspicious beasts, which is full of strong Chinese style.

Coming here is like returning home.

As a Chinese power, the headquarters of the Anliang General Church is of course safest to be located in Chinatown.

Accompanied by Li San, Li Qiwei, full of curiosity, excitedly walked into the street and looked around.

New York's Chinatown was established around 1890. After more than years of development, it has become very prosperous.

The number of Chinese living there is at least over 2.

The shops on both sides of the street are all hung with Chinese signs.

Various domestic special snacks, toys, and games can be seen everywhere here.

Looking around, all he saw were Chinese people with black hair and yellow skin, which instantly made Li Qiwei feel better.

Everyone's face was full of smiles and vitality, which is rare in the country.

The arrival of Li Qiwei and Li San did not cause any sensation.

After all, in this era when even photographs are rare, it is very normal to see two Chinese people in Chinatown and it would not arouse the slightest suspicion.

As Li Qiwei walked and watched, he deeply felt the hardships of Chinese people in the United States.

This street is the spiritual sustenance and material support for all overseas Chinese.

Only here can they feel absolutely safe.

So that you won’t be bullied by those white policemen and hooligans.

In this era, American police are not good people either, not to mention how they treat Chinese people.

Extortion is commonplace, facts are distorted, and it is impossible to get justice for ordinary Chinese people.

Even if they don't deliberately cause trouble, the Chinese people should be thankful.

Because the Chinese are naturally hardworking, they do business and provide service around the clock, day or night.

Even if they wanted to work, the mines, farms, and sawmills that white people were unwilling to go to were full of Chinese people, and the wages were cheap.

So the white people were left unemployed and began to resent the Chinese, thinking that they had taken away the jobs that originally belonged to them.

Once a dispute occurs, it goes without saying who the police will favor, and the Chinese can only suffer in silence.

Before he knew it, Li Qiwei arrived at the headquarters of Anliangtang.

This is a 6-story building, and each floor has a different function.

Although Anliangtang is a gang, it also has its own industries as a source of daily funds.

After Li Qiwei entered, he saw a typical Chinese restaurant on the first floor.

It was evening now and the restaurant was bustling with people; it was obvious that business was booming.

Various shouts came one after another, and Li Qiwei was very happy. This was what eating was like.

Soon, the restaurant staff came to Li Qiwei and greeted the guests respectfully.

After Li Qiwei explained his purpose, the servant was extremely surprised. He did not dare to be negligent and quickly ran upstairs to report.

After a while, Liu Liangzhong came down.

He quickly walked over to the two of them and said with a smile, "Hey, Mr. Li, why didn't you ask Brother Li San to come and tell me in advance?"

"That way I can greet you at the gate."

Li Qiwei smiled and said, "I was just thinking about taking a good look at Chinatown. Everything here makes me feel happy."

"I hope I didn't disturb your business."

Liu Liangzhong smiled and said, "How is that possible, Mr. Li, you are a distinguished guest, even if we are not open today, we have to entertain you well."

"Come upstairs with me quickly. The boss has prepared a sumptuous dinner for you."

After that, Li Qiwei took Li San and went up to the sixth floor under the leadership of Liu Liangzhong.

That is the headquarters of Anliangtang, the core of this gang of tens of thousands of people.

(End of this chapter)