The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

Zhao Chuanxin's so-called low profile is actually not low-key at all in the eyes of others.

His outfits are timeless yet consistent with aesthetics.

There are wealthy men with jade pendants hanging around their waists and round hats topped with precious stones, but it is rare to see people like him wearing various chains around their necks.

More people just wear pocket watches on their chests.

The old white man smiled at Zhao Chuanxin: "Hello, my name is Thomas Chamberlain. Do you speak English?"

He sounded like an old intellectual when he spoke, and Zhao Chuanxin was very familiar with that polite yet slightly arrogant middle-class tone.

"Old man, what do you want to say?"

Zhao Chuanxin sounded like an old scoundrel as soon as he opened his mouth.

His English accent is very mixed, and you can hear the American intonation. It seems to be a southern accent, but it is not obvious.

In fact, Zhao Chuanxin couldn't understand his own tone.

It was rough English at the beginning, but then the endings of the words gradually rose up, and it sounded like a southern American accent. After a trip to the United States, I first learned spoken English in the West. Later, when I arrived in New York, I was influenced by the Eastern accent.

Later, he simply gave up on correcting him, as long as you can understand him anyway.

Thomas Chamberlain was stunned.

He felt that Zhao Chuanxin's dress could not be called noble, but he had a unique temperament.

I thought I could be polite, but my tone turned out to be quite unkind.

"Did you study in the United States to learn English?"

The journey is long. It would be bad if we stop talking. If we continue talking, we will look hot on the face but cold on the bottom.

In the end, Thomas Chamberlain could only ask a question.

"No. I have been proficient in more than 50 languages ​​since I was born."

After hearing Zhao Chuanxin's words, Thomas Chamberlain's son Lorraine Chamberlain's eyes widened.

Growing up, he has never heard of such awesomeness, okay?

He couldn't help but sneer: "So, sir, are you proficient in Japanese?"

"Not proficient."

"What about Russian?"

"Not proficient."

"What about Spanish?"

"Not proficient."

The two of you are convinced!

What are you talking about if you are not proficient?

Seeing the "embarrassment" on the faces of the two men, Zhao Chuanxin laughed: "So, you two, what are you doing in China?"

Lorraine Chamberlain said: "My father is a geologist. He currently serves as the president of the Chicago Academy of Sciences. "Hypothesis on the Cause of the Ice Age Based on Atmospheric Conditions" was written by my father. He came to China for geological investigation."

Seeing the familiar way in which he introduced his father and boasted about his past deeds, Zhao Chuanxin somewhat understood the cooperation between the two men.

People can't brag about themselves, but if there are people nearby who praise them, the effect will be different.

Hearing the word glacier, a movie came to Zhao Chuanxin's mind: "The Day After Tomorrow".

He blurted out: "Global warming?"

Thomas Chamberlain: "You know?"

The popular actor Lorraine Chamberlain quickly explained: "My father was one of the first scientists to propose the concept of 'global warming'. In addition, my father also dabbled in astronomy."

Now, the two men looked at Zhao Chuanxin with admiration.

At least Zhao Chuanxin must have been frequently exposed to the world's cutting-edge science and technology, otherwise he would not have known the concept of global warming.

In today's China, if you go out and shout "global warming", even the masters of Chinese traditional culture will look confused.

Zhao Chuanxin rolled his eyes and asked: "Since you are studying global climate warming, have you considered the environmental pollution problems caused by the second industrial revolution? Have you considered reducing carbon emissions and increasing the area of ​​green plants? To improve global warming? Then, have you ever thought about delaying global warming by preventing land desertification from absorbing carbon dioxide?"

The two men were stunned.

Some of them have thought about it, some of them haven't.

Because this series of problems are related, one issue affects the whole body.

As soon as they heard it, they understood that it would definitely work in theory. But if you want to achieve this, it will be extremely difficult.

"I didn't expect you, sir, to have such deep insights into global warming!"

Rollin Chamberlain was convinced.

Thomas Chamberlain's eyes shone: "You are a very far-sighted young man. Do you want to go to the Chicago Academy of Sciences for further studies? If you want, I can persuade the school to admit you."

Liu Guogui, who was listening in the fog, saw the old and young foreigners, who were cold and disdainful at first, and then quickly became eager. He was very confused by this change in attitude.

However, he vaguely understood one thing: Zhao Chuanxin succeeded in showing off again!

This made him envious.

Therefore, before Zhao Chuanxin could answer, he said to Zhao Chuanxin: "Zhuan Xin, please teach me English later."

You see, if you don't know English, you will miss a lot of opportunities.

"When I buy you some English books, you will be self-taught and win at the starting line. I would like to teach you, but I have to worry about family and national affairs, and I really can't spare the time." Being a teacher is also very difficult. It's fun, but it would be terrible to be a teacher every day.

The spring silkworm's silk will not be used up until it dies, and the wax torch will not dry until it turns to ashes.

Zhao Chuanxin was unwilling to burn himself.

He did not answer Thomas Chamberlain directly, but decided to raise the bar first: "At the end of the last century, the automobile was invented. When the automobile got rid of the heavy steam engine and switched to the internal combustion engine, it gradually became popular. Have you ever thought about it? , hundreds of thousands, or even millions of cars emit exhaust every day, how much carbon dioxide will be produced?"

Thomas Chamberlain was stunned: "The utilization rate of automobiles is still very small now. Isn't it unfounded to worry about it?"

"Haha." Zhao Chuanxin smiled disdainfully: "By the time you pass away, do you believe there will be at least hundreds of thousands of cars in the world?"

By 1950, world car sales reached 10 million. The number increased year by year until the 21st century, when it was no longer a dream for every household in developed countries to own a car.

"I think this amount of emissions will have minimal impact on the environment. However, your starting point is scientific." Thomas Chamberlain nodded and praised: "So, are you willing to come to the Chicago Academy of Sciences for further studies?"

Zhao Chuanxin only had that little thing in his stomach, and he said it in one breath. Did he go and glare at a group of old professors in their sixties?

"Well, I want to go, but I don't have time now. It would be great if they could directly issue me a diploma."

He is actually quite tempted. When he lives into the 21st century, he will be able to produce a university diploma from the early 20th century, which will definitely amaze everyone.

If you can get a title like professor, when there are experts everywhere in the future, you can stand up and say: I was a professor at the beginning of the 20th century, what do you have to brag about?

Lorraine Chamberlain said in his heart that you are really shameless.

"This, the Academy of Sciences has never had this precedent." Thomas Chamberlain naturally refused: "Besides, you always have to learn knowledge, right?"

Although he couldn't go now, Zhao Chuanxin felt sorry for Liao, so he said: "Mr. Chamberlain, you can leave me a contact information. Maybe I will have a chance to bother you in the future."

After leaving each other's contact information, the atmosphere became harmonious.

Although Zhao Chuanxin has limited knowledge about geology such as glaciers, he has read a lot of marketing accounts, and he can be said to be at the pinnacle of nonsense.

When it comes to pretentiousness, it's really not Zhao Chuanxin's fault. The zebra's head is so clear and logical!

What about the reversal of the earth's polar magnetic field, the hypothesis of the cause of mass extinction of organisms, the annihilation of the great flood, etc.

I swallowed it wholeheartedly and instilled it into the two of them.

Maybe it was someone else who would have strongly refuted Zhao Chuanxin's statements that seemed fanciful at this time.

But Thomas Chamberlain was different. He published "The Method of Multiple Hypotheses" in 1890, which talked about the scientific method of how to formulate hypotheses and then give detailed data demonstrations.

This paper is considered a milestone in the history of the development of scientific method.

When he got off the train, Thomas Chamberlain was still chattering: "Ethan, you should really go to the United States to study abroad. Here, your talents will be buried in poverty and war."

Your mind deserves a better education. "

Ethan is the pseudonym Zhao Chuanxin used when he was in the United States. His full name is Ethan Zhao.

Even the young and energetic Lorraine Chamberlain was impressed by Zhao Chuanxin's words.

It's so awesome.

If the two of them tried to prove these assumptions, they would die without any clue.

Zhao Chuanxin looked up to the sky and sighed: "Hey, it seems that real gold like me is destined to shine!"

Thomas Chamberlain and Rollin Chamberlain: "..."

This young man has a flexible mind, unconstrained thinking, and a sufficient reserve of knowledge, but his behavior is too... promiscuous!

Patting the old man on the shoulder: "Mr. Chamberlain, promise me you won't value me so much in the future, otherwise I will be proud!

Goodbye, Rollin! "

Along the way, Liu Guoguo was suffocated.

It feels good to pretend to be oneself, but seeing others pretending makes him scratch his head. Especially after pretending all the way, he wants to shout: This is the alternative!

After leaving the station, Zhao Chuanxin looked at Liu Guogui who was feeling uncomfortable, and asked, "Are there maggots on your body?"

"Haha, no, I must learn English when I go back. What did you talk about? I saw that they paid great attention to you later, and you just listened."

"These guys are geologists, scientists from the United States.

They saw that I was full of heaven and knew that I must be a very talented person, so they asked me for professional help.

I answered a few questions casually, and they were astonished. "

"Really? Don't lie to me. You are so lazy that you are not even familiar with the terrain around Lugang Town. You know nothing about geology."

"Hey, a pearl covered in dust like me can burst into brilliant colors with just a little breath. You are really rare and strange."

"Haha, just to show off, you really dare to say anything."

When they arrived in Tianjin, they wanted to take a rest.

Today's trains are extremely slow, traveling at 30 kilometers per hour. The old man from Lugang Town would be whipped if he dared to pull a train at this speed.

The group's buttocks were numb from the jolt. After eating well and sleeping well here, they contacted a batch of supplies and took a boat to the Magic City the next day to continue raising supplies and send them to Hong Kong Island one after another.

This is very troublesome work.

Zhang Zhankui, a local snake in Tianjin City, has been waiting outside the train station for a long time.

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin and the others coming out, they hurriedly greeted them: "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Liu, hello."

Because Liu Guogui's previous large amount of support was used for upper and lower management, Zhang Zhankui was already the deputy chief office of the Northern Section Patrol Bureau at this time, and he had a lot of cards.

Zhang Zhankui, who is also a master of martial arts, did not dare to touch Qiao in front of Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin went over and patted him on the shoulder: "Haha, Zhaodong, you are well. It seems that the position of the General Office is very nurturing. You are very rich."

Zhaodong is Zhang Zhankui's character.

Zhou Yuxiang was originally Zhang Zhankui's assistant. Following Zhang Zhankui's rise and promotion, his belly became bigger than before.

He said shyly, "Mr. Zhao, my eldest brother has really solved many major cases in the past two years, and he is now listed with Governor Yuan."

"Oh?" Zhao Chuanxin asked with great interest: "That's great. Keep working hard. It's best to push the one above you down. That old boy Yuan Datou is still passionately advocating for a constitutional monarchy?"

Zhou Yuxiang was stunned. Two years later, Mr. Zhao is still as crazy as before. Zhao Chuanxin was the first person in Tianjin who dared to call Yuan Shikai Yuan Datou.

There are no cars, but there is a row of rickshaws parked outside the station.

Zhao Chuanxin stretched his legs and looked at the coachman, who had a dirty towel on his shoulders. He looked shrinking and skinny, so he shook his head and said, "You guys are riding in the car. My legs are numb, so let's go for a walk."

Everyone was puzzled.

Even Liu Jiahui didn't quite understand why she had to walk.

Probably only Gao Li, who is usually taciturn but thoughtful, knows a little bit about this.

He whispered: "If you don't take the bus, there will be a driver who won't get the fare."

Zhao Chuanxin suddenly said: "Oh, get in the car, let's go!"

No one knew what Gao Li said quietly, which made Zhao Chuanxin change his mind immediately.

But they all looked at Gao Li with admiration, and not many people could persuade Zhao Chuanxin to change his mind easily.

Deputy General Manager Zhang also had a very good meal.

The best restaurant in Gulou East, the largest private room.

After entering, not only wine and food were served, but also various snacks. Er'eryan fried cakes, steamed buns from Guloudong, beef from Xiaobaoxiang, boiled fish and fried crabs from Mu's Restaurant in Xitou are not the specialties here, but the restaurant has no objection to take-out food.

This time Zhang Zhankui knew that Zhao Chuanxin was coming, so he really paid attention.

This allows them to have a rest and eat delicacies from all over Tianjin without having to go around in person.

Zhao Chuanxin naturally expressed his sympathy: "Zhaodong is interested, let's eat first."

Because I still have to work, I drink very moderately.

Zhao Chuanxin inquired about the changes in Tianjin City and the current delicate situation, and asked some questions about the great powers.

Since the last time he came to the bank to withdraw money, the security around the bank has increased a lot.

Zhao Chuanxin secretly sighed that it was a pity. If he had something to do but couldn't make it public, he really wanted to withdraw money again.

Perhaps it was the change in position that caused Zhang Zhankui's personality to change to a certain extent.

He used to be more honest and upright, but now he is much more diplomatic.

While drinking and drinking, he repeatedly praised Zhao Chuanxin for his benevolence and righteousness.

“Right now, there are not many people who can care about the lives and deaths of the people.

Those officials demanded money and even withheld funds for disaster relief. They watched helplessly as the people were displaced and starved everywhere.

Mr. Zhao can care about the people and personally provide disaster relief. He is truly a role model for our generation!

I'd like to toast Mr. Zhao. "

There are seven points of truth and three points of falsehood.

"Zhaodong said it!"

Zhao Chuanxin took a sip, while Zhang Zhankui drank it all in one gulp.

Zhao Chuanxin was in excellent health, but his drinking capacity was always under control.

The past two years have been 50-50.

He drank less alcohol and more tea. After a while, he would accumulate a lot of water. He stood up and said, "You guys drink, I'll go and take a moment."

When he got to the toilet and saw someone inside, he slapped her hard several times: "Pull it, it's numb."

"Where did you come from, silly Belle? Are you in a hurry to be reincarnated?"

When Zhao Chuanxin heard this, he became agitated and said, "What kind of thing is Jie Nima? He's occupying the latrine and not shitting."