278, Postgraduate small discussion class (please complete order)
"Bao Puzi said in "Neipian·Shizhi": "Although taking medicine is the capital of longevity, if it can also move Qi, it will benefit quickly; if you cannot get medicine, but can move Qi and fulfill its purpose, it will also be counted.
A hundred years old. However, it is also advisable to know the art of qi. Therefore, if you do not know the art of yin and yang, and you are repeatedly injured by strain, you will have difficulty in moving your qi.'"
"The meaning of this sentence is that Baopuzi believes that eating elixirs, moving qi, and qi zhongshu are the three most precious things that can lead to immortality."
Bai Gui cited scriptures and said seriously.
…
The next day.
Bai Gui felt that his three treasures of energy, energy and spirit had been replenished a lot.
"No wonder Baopuzi and Peng Gu were able to become immortals. Both of them are immortals and have the potential to become immortals and achieve Taoism. Then they can accelerate the rise of their skills through the Chuzhong Technique..."
"It is also said in "Nei Pian Wei Zhi": It is useless to take thousands of kinds of medicines and feed three kinds of animals without knowing the art of taking them."
"Xiuzhu is only the first step in a hundred days of foundation building, and there are such benefits..."
He thought secretly in his heart.
"Uncle, miss, breakfast is ready."
Outside the door, Liu Ma shouted.
The two of them washed up and went down the stairs.
Breakfast was much simpler than yesterday's celebration banquet.
However, the Baifu is a wealthy businessman family after all. Even if it is simple, it is not that simple.
"Meihe, as soon as you come back, Xiuzhu's complexion will become much better."
"You and your wife get along well, and I, as the mother-in-law, can rest assured."
"If you have time in the future, come back more often."
Mrs. Bai glanced at Bai Xiuzhu who had just sat on the dining chair. She was so bright and dazzling, as if the dusty pearl had been wiped away. Then she opened her mouth and glanced at Mr. Bai and said.
She looks so good, even a mother like her feels envious.
"What's the matter? Mother-in-law, you look good too."
Bai Gui glanced at his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and silently took a bite of the glutinous rice chicken.
The father-in-law, Master Bai, looks to be in his fifties, while the mother-in-law, who is in her forties, looks to be in her early thirties.
"Look what Meihe said, my mother-in-law is old."
Mrs. Bai covered her mouth and smiled.
"Meihe, yesterday you said that your paper will be published in the "Meiguo History Magazine" in October. I have contacted some old friends last night. When it is published, I will pay for you to buy news headlines and bribe some news commentators.
, not only to create a name for you, but also to avoid certain troubles..."
After eating for a while, Master Bai got down to business.
"After all, the situation of the Chinese in Ameiken is not very good. We should try to avoid it if we can."
he added.
"My father-in-law has thought everything through, and my son-in-law is extremely grateful."
Bai Gui thanked him.
In fact, he and Mr. Bai thought of going together and had some thoughts on this, but they just hadn't had time to implement it yet.
If a Chinese published an article in the "Journal of Meiguo History", it would definitely cause a certain sensation in the public opinion in Ameiken.
And... because of his Chinese identity, even though he can publish successfully because of his connections at Yale University, outside journalists may not necessarily sell Yale University's reputation.
Of course, it’s not that Yale University doesn’t have this face. It’s just that Yale University will not deliberately stand up for him and will not use corresponding connections. Yale University only ensures that Bai Gui can get fairness within a certain atmosphere. No matter how much, Yale University will not
Will do this.
So..., instead of letting public opinion control you, why not choose to control public opinion?!
Mr. Bai is an old fox and chose a safe method.
That is to bribe some famous news commentators and some newspapers to create a positive public opinion profile for Bai Gui first. When the negative public opinion comes, there will already be a certain moat, which will not lead to a one-sided situation.
This is just the worst case scenario.
If everything develops in a positive direction, Mr. Bai's preparations will not be of much use, but if things worsen, it is necessary to prepare in advance.
"You are one of our own, you don't have to worry about the smallest things."
"As long as you are nice to Xiuzhu."
Mr. Bai smiled.
The amount of money paid to bribe these famous news commentators was not a small sum, but for the sake of his uncle's reputation, it was not a big deal. Compared with this amount of money, Bai Gui made more money by advising him during this period.
"My father-in-law has great foresight and wisdom, and my son-in-law is convinced."
"Here, my son-in-law will pick up some food for you."
Bai Gui praised.
Mr. Bai was born as a Jinshi, and he was once an old man in the officialdom. He was well-informed and could not be compared with ordinary people.
"Meihe, you really suit my temperament."
Mr. Bai laughed heartily. The more he looked at his son-in-law, the more he liked him.
Most literati have more or less bad habits, such as being arrogant and fond of swearing, being aloof and often making others uncomfortable, but Bai Gui is different. He is very elegant and easy-going, and has no arrogance.
…
About half a month later, the October issue of "Meiguo History Magazine" was released.
Bai Gui's paper was ranked first.
This news stirred up waves and attracted the attention of many newspapers and magazines in Kenya. In the past, academic magazines like this would be reported by various newspapers and magazines, but they were not very newsy.
It's just a routine matter.
But now that an article written by a Chinese appeared in the "Meiguo History Magazine", the gimmick of this matter immediately changed.
Like a cat that smells something fishy, every newspaper office immediately works overtime to make it a headline.
What is surprising is that both major newspapers and periodicals such as the New York Times and the Washington Post, as well as some small newspapers and periodicals, have made positive comments about Bai Gui's paper being ranked first in the "Journal of Meiguo History".
, extremely "fair" and "objective".
"Mr Bai, he is a famous scholar in China. He created "Guns, Germs, and Steel" in Japan and enjoyed a great reputation in the Far East. Now he studied at Yale and wrote "The Rise of Great Powers" again, Portugal and Spain.
articles, he is a prolific scholar..." - The New York Times
"It is a joint honor for Yale University and this young scholar that such a young scholar stands out at Yale University..." - "Washington Post".
However... it is inevitable that some newspapers deliberately disparaged the papers written by Bai Gui. But these tabloids quickly sank into the sea of smoke of countless newspapers and disappeared.
Although the highest state of expressing public opinion is that both the positive and negative parties are our own people.
However, Bai Gui’s masterpieces such as Portugal and Spain, which illustrate the rise of a great power, still need a certain amount of time to ferment. Ordinary people are just watching the excitement. How can they understand things in the academic circle? People who specialize in academics
, obviously will not be struggling in the vanity fair, so the sensation caused is limited to the fact that "Chinese papers were published in the "Meiguo History Magazine".
However, it is inevitable that through the "Journal of Meiguo History", the whole world began to pay attention to this young scholar again and was willing to read the articles written by this young scholar.
Although Guns and Paos is well written, it is only famous in Far Eastern circles due to inherent discrimination.
And when the outside world is noisy.
Bai Gui is still reading silently in the library, consulting recent first-hand information, and working hard to complete the next part on the rise of great powers.
It is similar to writing a book on guns. Some information is not available yet, and some research conclusions have not yet been drawn.
Therefore, the rise of great powers in later generations only provided him with a general framework. What he is currently doing is to try his best to fill this framework with flesh and blood.
"Just like Professor James said."
"The research methods of new history are extremely precious. With this method, writing about the rise of great powers is just a matter of time and effort..."
Bai Gui secretly thought.
His contribution to history is not only the work on The Rise of a Great Power, but also the research methods of new history.
This is equivalent to establishing his historical status.
He closed the book and walked out of the library.
Shao Qing arrived at Professor James's office.
"Nice to see you again, Mr. Bai. Your research thesis application has been approved by the school. Congratulations. If you take the remaining credits, you will have a graduate degree from Yale."
Professor James smiled.
The educational purpose of the History Department of Yale University is to cultivate historians who have both a foundation of knowledge and professional abilities. Bai Gui has undoubtedly met this condition. Since it meets the educational purpose, the remaining credits are just a formality.
The Department of History only recruits twenty to twenty-five graduate students every year, so the amount is scarce.
Therefore, the attention Bai Gui received was unusual.
"Thank you, Professor James."
Bai Gui was not surprised. If the paper that topped the "Journal of Meiguo History" couldn't be used as a graduate thesis, then how difficult would it be to write a graduation thesis at Yale University and become a top historian as soon as it came out? This is impossible.
"Oh, by the way, Mr. Bai, as a graduate student who is about to graduate, you are required to give several lectures to undergraduates as a rule. These courses also have credits, so you can graduate early."
"Of course, if you don't want to teach, that's okay."
Professor James reminded.
"I know something about this."
Bai Gui nodded.
Yale University respects traditional education very much and does not set specific course requirements for students, that is, there are no so-called core courses. It is an easy course selection system. Yale provides students with 80 professional courses and 53 foreign language courses.
Often among these course selections, entry-level courses include small discussion classes hosted by graduate students.
"I was a teacher and taught students when I was in China."
"Teaching small discussion classes..."
"There is still a certain degree of certainty."
Bai Gui added.
"If you are certain, as a tutor, I can apply to the Academic Affairs Office for you and arrange a small discussion class for you."
Professor James said with satisfaction.
Although Bai Gui can do without teaching, it will inevitably be a bit troublesome for him as a tutor to write some materials. Now Bai Gui follows the normal procedures, which will undoubtedly save him a lot of energy.
"What do you want to talk about?"
"Far Eastern History? I guess there won't be many applicants. As for Western History, there are already several courses offered by graduate students..."
