British writer

Chapter 47: Polls

Lu Shi returned to Bernard Shaw's office.

Bernard Shaw laughed and said, "Actually, I felt just now that you are unlikely to succeed in this matter. Dealing with women... Sigh, it is really too difficult."

Lu Shi sat down,

He doesn't treat himself as an outsider at all, just grabs a cup and pours tea,

"The so-called 'Shoot people first, shoot horses, and capture thieves first, capture the king.', I have already thought about it just now, I have to take down the vanguard who promotes "Question and Answer" first, and the others will naturally scatter like birds and beasts."

There is a feeling of being behind the scenes.

Bernard Shaw complained: "The more I look at you, the more you look like a villain... Besides, isn't "Question and Answer" your poem? They help you to become famous, and you have to deal with them."

Famous indeed, yes,

But thinking about those fans blocking the door outside, I'm still thankful.

Lu Shi chuckled,

"Who said it was dealt with? I just feel that the students are full of energy and I am going to assign them some work."

Suddenly, Bernard Shaw sat up straight and stared at Lu Shi,

"Professor Lu, do you want to teach in our school for a long time?"

If Lu Shi is willing to agree, it is definitely a blessing for London Political and Economics,

It can even be said to be a blessing for the British Empire.

Lu Shi waved his hand and said, "Until now, LSE has not issued an undergraduate degree. Most of the students take general courses in economics, and there are not many social subjects. I can't take them even if I want to." .”

Bernard Shaw couldn't help sighing,

"The school has only been established for five years, and I can't help it."

There is a serious shortage of teachers in LSE, and Bernard Shaw, the school supervisor, is also a clever woman who can't live without rice.

Lu Shi changed the topic back: "At that time, I agreed to be a guest and made two requests. Mr. Supervisor, do you remember?"

Bernard Shaw nodded,

Land time requirements:

1. Simply give lectures and do nothing else;

Second, students are needed to help with some work.

George Bernard Shaw asked: "So there are jobs to be handed over to the students? To some extent, this is also a long-term teaching."

According to the rules of the tutorial system, leading students can indeed be regarded as long-term teaching.

Lu Shi smiled and changed the topic: "Is there a student named Solomon in our school?"

Solomon...

Bernard Shaw pondered, and suddenly thought of who it was, and introduced: "Tim Solomon. He also has a very good friend, Nikati Nikolic."

Lu Shi was a little surprised,

"As expected of Mr. School Supervisor, he is so familiar with the students."

Bernard Shaw blushed,

He still remembers that the reason why he sent a telegram to Earl Kimberley to recommend Lu Shi that day was because he was bullied by two students.

Later, he deliberately checked the names of two students, namely Tim Solomon and Nikati Nikolic.

Of course, Bernard Shaw would definitely not admit to this kind of "holding vengeance".

He smiled and explained: "Remember when you first gave a guest lecture, a student asked you nineteen questions?"

Lu Shi was stunned,

"Is that Solomon?"

Bernard Shaw shook his head,

"No. That student is Nikolic, a Spaniard. At that time, I saw his seriousness in asking questions, and thought he was a malleable talent, so I inquired about his situation carefully, and I even learned about Solomon."

This reason is also plausible.

But Lu Shi always felt that something was wrong.

The two looked at each other,

"..."

There was an eerie silence.

Bernard Shaw looked away awkwardly, pretending that what happened just now hadn't happened, he asked, "What kind of work are you going to arrange for them?"

Lu Shi hesitated slightly,

After a long time, he said: "I have been in touch with editor-in-chief Scott and Cooper for a long time, and I want to be in the media... um..."

I don't know what to say next.

But Bernard Shaw got it wrong, nodded and said, "Are you going to start a newspaper? Well, this is a good choice. You are very good at creating novels and poems, and you are the founder of modern history. You can also write editorials. You can indeed be the editor-in-chief. .First from the masses..."

Lu Shi interrupted: "No, I'm going to do a poll."

It's not hard to understand what a poll is literally,

But what does this have to do with the media?

So George Bernard Shaw still asked: "What is the 'opinion poll' you speak of?"

Lu Shi explained: "Public opinion surveys are based on a topic and ask relevant questions to some citizens, so as to 'accurately' reflect the trend of public opinion."

"this……"

Bernard Shaw still didn't quite understand.

In his eyes, surveys are surveys, which are objective, statistical and conclusive.

And the media is full of lies,

How could the investigation be linked to the media?

Looking at Bernard Shaw's expression, Lu Shi knew that the other party was still in a daze. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Mr. Chancellor, what do you think is the current hot spot in Britain?"

Bernard Shaw said, "Your Answer."

"puff!"

Lu Shi sprayed it on the spot.

He wiped his face and said, "No, no, I mean current political hotspots, not gossip hotspots."

George Bernard Shaw said: "It is nothing more than what is mentioned in the newspapers every day, women's suffrage, protectionist tariff policy, military expansion and conscription, the Anglo-Boer War... By the way, there have been many discussions about the United States recently."

Lu Shi let out a "hmm\

,""Then let's say conscription is done."

According to history, it was not until the end of 1915 that the British government passed compulsory military service because of World War I.

But this discussion has been going on for decades,

Britain has been at war, after all.

Lu Shi said: "Public opinion surveys can make citizens both support military service and oppose military service."

Bernard Shaw was stunned,

"You... what did you say?"

The corner of Lu Shi's mouth curled up, and he said, "I'll ask, you'll answer. Are you worried about the increase in unemployed youth?"

Bernard Shaw nodded,

"Yes. But..."

"Are you concerned about the rise in youth crime?"

"Yes. But the problem is..."

"Do you think young people enjoy taking on a challenge?"

"yes."

"Do you think young people should stop being free and unrestrained?"

"yes."

"Do you support conscription?"

"..."

"Yes or no?"

"yes."

Lu Shi spread his hands and said, "Of course, you said so many 'yes' earlier, it's impossible to say 'no' to the last question. Otherwise, you'd be slapping yourself in the face. Especially when the questioner is a beautiful woman It's even less likely that you want to slap yourself in the face."

Bernard Shaw hadn't reacted yet,

I was obviously against the expansion of the army, but why did I take the initiative to join the enemy after asking some questions?

Very outrageous!

George Bernard Shaw asked: "What about the opposition to conscription?"

Lu Shi said: "The same method can be used. It's still the old rules. Let me ask and you answer. First of all, are you worried about war?"

"yes."

"Do you think it's dangerous for young people to learn to kill with a gun?"

"yes."

"Don't you agree with forcing people to take up arms?"

"yes."

"Are you against military service?"

"..."