CCTV's documentary series "The Rise of Great Powers" cannot be copied because it contains information about World War II and the post-war period, and it is only a relatively superficial popular science video, and many in-depth things are not unfolded at all.
Regarding the British chapter, for example, why did the Industrial Revolution first take place in the United Kingdom? In addition to Watt and the constitutional monarchy, what are the other important reasons?
CCTV's "The Rise of Great Powers" did not provide in-depth analysis, and in order to reduce the negative impact, CCTV basically only mentioned the bright side in its description of the rise of various countries, and almost brushed off the dark parts, or even mentioned them at all.
For a large media like CCTV, this is fine, but for a "guest professor" like Feng Zhou, it seems too dry. Therefore, Feng Zhou learned from its basic framework and then added more content to it.
And threw in his own private goods. His purpose is to analyze and recommend China's future development strategy through the rise of the major powers, so that writing it will be more influential.
As the Republic of China government shouted, "Friends are inexplicably shocked. If things go on like this, the country will not be a country anymore" and severely suppressed the student demonstrations. Finally, more than ten days later, the students returned to the campus.
As Feng Zhou lectured on the British elective course, the number of students attending the class quickly increased, and by the time he taught the third lesson, the classroom was already packed with people.
"Professor Feng, what you said was so wonderful!"
"Professor Feng, the rise of Britain is so exciting. I wonder which country you plan to focus on in the next section?"
"Professor Feng, is your martial arts club still recruiting people?"
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After class, the students were very enthusiastic and gathered around Feng Zhou asking questions.
After all, few people in the world are engaged in the subject of the rise of great powers. There is a wealth of data on the rise of Spain and Portugal in Europe, but there are relatively few analyzes on Britain, France, Germany, the United States and Japan.
Even if there is analysis, it is only in general or from one angle. It is rarely analyzed from various aspects such as politics, economy, diplomacy, culture, etc. like Feng Zhou.
It can inspire everyone’s passion for a powerful nation.
After finally getting rid of the students, two foreigners came to greet him.
One was Feng Zhou's old acquaintance, Woodhay, the editor-in-chief of the Beijing-Tianjin Times. He gave Feng Zhou a warm hug and then smiled: "Professor Feng, your lecture is very exciting, and your analysis of our country is really amazing."
It’s so accurate, it’s so out of the way, it makes me very excited.”
Feng Zhou said calmly: "Thank you."
Woodhead laughed, pointed to the person next to him and said, "This is Gerald, the deputy editor of Zilin West News."
"Hello, Professor Feng."
Gerald said enthusiastically: "I like your "Harry Potter" very much, it is so wonderful."
"Thank you." Feng Zhou continued to utter two words, his tone as calm as ever.
Because he understands that foreigners have no profit and cannot afford to come early. Of course, they don't come to him because they are fans of his books. They must have other purposes.
Sure enough, Woodhead suddenly said enthusiastically: "Professor Feng, your erudition amazes me. I would like to invite you to write for the Beijing-Tianjin Times, hoping to publish your "The Rise of Great Powers". I can even submit a letter to the British Times
The newspaper's headquarters recommends your article."
Gerald also quickly said: "Professor Feng, I hope your theories and opinions can be published in Zi Lin Xi Bao, especially your British article "The Rise of Great Powers". I believe that even if the country reads your article,
I will definitely be amazed by your knowledge and talent."
While Feng Zhou was chatting with the two foreigners, a group of students not far away looked surprised.
"Who are those two people?"
"Didn't you hear them introduce themselves? They are the editor-in-chief of "Beijing-Tianjin Times" and the deputy editor-in-chief of "Zilinxi Daily"."
"Yes, those two people were amazed by Professor Feng's talent and knowledge, and are now asking him to write a manuscript."
"Professor Feng is so amazing!"
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Two foreign reporters asked for articles at the same time, which naturally aroused the exclamation of the students. Even the professors and lecturers who came to attend the lectures also secretly admired them.
There is no way, with their writing style and talent, it would be great if they can be published in local newspapers, foreign newspapers will not pay attention to their writing style at all.
Faced with the two invitations, Feng Zhou smiled and said: "I am very happy for my article to appear in two newspapers, I don't know..."
"Same as Harry Potter, what do you think about 10 yuan for a thousand words?" Woodhead said with a smile.
"Zi Lin Xi Bao is also willing to pay 10 yuan for 1,000 words!" Gerald's face straightened and he said hurriedly.
The usual fee paid to Chinese literati, even for a great person like Lu Xun, is only 6 yuan per thousand words. Unexpectedly, the Beijing-Tianjin Times was so generous, asking for 10 yuan.
This is really a super price.
There is no way, even if it is a super sky-high price, Gerrard has to follow it, otherwise he will become a joke.
Feng Zhou smiled and said: "The two gentlemen came to see me together, so I don't want to be pretentious. Let's do this. My manuscript will be published in "Zilin Xibao" and "Beijing-Tianjin Times" at the same time. What do you think?
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Woodhead and Gerald looked at each other, seeming to have reached some kind of tacit understanding, nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, that's it."
After the two foreigners left, the lecturer Zhang who had questioned him came over and said with a smile: "Brother Hengzhou, you can already stand shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Lu Xun."
"The Han vassal government only promoted me because my articles scratched the itch of foreigners." Feng Zhou said with a smile.
Mr. Lu Xun was a literary giant of the Republic of China, and he was still recognized as a master even a hundred years later. Feng Zhou was just picking up people's wits, and he never wanted to be on par with him.
If it weren't for the quick money and fame from writing articles, he wouldn't be a scholar.
Lecturer Zhang’s name is Zhang Ye, and his courtesy name is Han Fan. Because he often speaks out for justice, he is known as the first of the “Four Wonders of Nankai.” This person is academically disdainful, but in life he is low-key and tolerant, and he can be considered a gentleman.
After being refuted by Feng Zhou in Feng Zhou's first class, he was not angry, but asked for advice humbly, and soon became friends with Feng Zhou, which was surprising.
"A bar on Zhangde Road has just opened. It's very clean. How about we go sit down together and invite Huo Chongcheng, Cui Peng, and Zheng Zheng?"
"Since the Han Dynasty is treating guests, of course I have no problem." Feng Zhou laughed.
It turns out that Zhang Ye's biggest hobby is hanging out in bars. He has appeared in various districts and concessions in Tianjin, and he has visited almost all the places in Tianjin.
And the three people he mentioned, Huo Chongcheng, also known as Guangliang, Cui Peng, known as Xiangyu, and Zheng Zheng, known as Gangzheng, together with Zhang Ye, were known as the "Four Wonders of Nankai". Each of them had a wild personality, but they all had real talents.
Practical learning.
"Han Fan, do you still dare to go to the bar without fear of being caught by Miss Liu?" Huo Chongcheng asked with interest as soon as they met.
It turned out that Zhang Ye came from an extraordinary family and was already engaged to a daughter of a wealthy businessman from Tianjin. The woman was well-educated and virtuous. She didn't like Zhang Ye but hung out in bars. It is said that one time Miss Liu's family cried at Zhang's house for the whole day.
Zhang Ye was forced to swear that he would never go to a bar again. He was so embarrassed.