Chapter 672: Einstein and Tesla
In the history of human progress, those great people will always leave their deepest footprints:
For example, Albert. Einstein!
This is the great scientist who came to China for his honeymoon with his new wife, his cousin Elsa, and suddenly found that he could not go back.
Not seizure.
The Chinese are very enthusiastic about him and his wife, and no matter what they need, whether they bring it up or not, the Chinese always know in advance and do it for them in the shortest possible time, without them having to worry about it at all
However, it seems to be too enthusiastic
Originally, Einstein thought that the Chinese invited them to the Chinese through his new wife for their knowledge and achievements in science and technology, but he gradually found that it was not the same thing.
The Chinese never brought up the topic of letting him conduct scientific research in China, nor did they say anything related to science at all. In their opinion, the only thing to do is to accompany Albert. Albert Einstein and Elsa had a good look at China's scenic spots
For a whole year, Einstein did nothing but play. It's intolerable for a great scientist to waste precious time playing, it's a waste of life.
He proposed several times to resume scientific research work, but the Chinese who accompanied him told him with smiles that there are many places to visit in China, and there is no need to rush for a while, and completely relax your body and mind in order to better devote yourself to scientific research
He offered to return to China several times, but the staff told him with smiles that their job was to accompany Albert. Mr. Einstein traveled, and as for when he would return home, that was a matter for the president. At the same time, he told Mr. Einstein earnestly that they were just clerks. Please don't embarrass them by any means
Everywhere the Einsteins passed, the local officials showed great enthusiasm, and the grand and grand scene was something that the Einsteins had never seen in their lives.
During this year, they saw the beautiful scenery and ate the food that they will never forget. But in Mr. Einstein's view, he wasted a whole year
When they finally arrived in Nanjing, China. After meeting Wang Hengyue, the great president who tried his best to invite them to come, Einstein couldn't wait to put forward the idea of asking to return to China. But Wang Hengyue then said: "Why be in such a hurry, Mr. Albert? China is big and there are so many things to do. ”
Einstein smiled bitterly: "Yes, China is big, and it's beautiful. But as a scientist, playing is one of the most time-wasting things, so I have to go back, and there is still a lot of research work to do. ”
"You have always wanted to be a citizen of the world" Wang Hengyue did not answer him immediately, but said unhurriedly: "I remember. When you were a child, one day the Kaiser's army passed through the streets of Munich. Curious people flocked to the windows to cheer, and children fascinated by the soldiers' shiny helmets and neat steps. But you hide in fear, and he looks down on and fears these 'war monsters'. and asked his mother to take him to a land where he would never become such a monster. You renounced your German citizenship in secondary school, but you did not apply for Italian citizenship. You want to be a citizen of the world who doesn't have any dependence, and after the Great War, you still try to build your dream of world peace on the basis of reality, right? ”
Einstein nodded, and he realized that the great president of China knew him too well
"As a citizen of the world, why stick to one place?" Wang Hengyue said lightly: "Germany, Italy, the United States, or anywhere else." It should all be the same for you. Well, I have to admit to you. From the first day you came to China, I had everything ready for you. I hope you will be able to stay in my country"...,
He said it calmly, because from the first moment he invited the Einsteins to China, he was not prepared to put this outstanding genius scientist back.
If a great talent cannot be used for himself, then he must not be used by the enemy.
This is Wang Hengyue's somewhat "scoundrel" idea.
It doesn't matter what you think, that's what I think anyway!
Einstein was silent, if this request had been made to the other party when he had just come to China, then Einstein was sure that he would not hesitate to refuse, but now it is different.
For a whole year, Einstein felt the great warmth and friendliness and hospitality of China, and although in Einstein's view, he wasted a whole year of scientific research time, but he got to know the country carefully and deeply.
Wang Hengyue stared at Einstein with a smile, and did not rush to ask him to make a statement.
Albert Einstein muttered for a long time: "Why should I stay here? ”
"First, you are a 'citizen of the world', second, China has everything you need, and third, I desperately want you to stay." Wang Hengyue said calmly: "As I said just now, everything you need has been prepared for you, research rooms, scientific research assistants, funds, everything in short, you will not see war here, all you have to do is to put all your energy into the scientific research you are interested in."
Einstein remained silent.
It's a tempting condition.
"You love peace, and I love peace too" Wang Hengyue said a lie that made him blush: "I don't want to see war in the world, I hope to use all scientific and technological inventions for the progress of human civilization, so I have built a large number of scientific research laboratories in many places in China."
As he spoke, he took a few pages and handed them to Einstein: "Look, this is a list of scientists from various countries who have come to China for scientific research, and the research they are currently doing. ”
Einstein took it, only glanced at it, his face already showed experience, and he was a little incredulous: "Mr. President, please forgive me for being rude, but is it all true?" ”
"It's true." Wang Hengyue said very seriously: "Some of them are in Nanjing, some are in Shanghai, and a large number of them are in a large laboratory in Sichuan that is the best in the world in terms of design and environment, and you can go and visit it."
"I thought, maybe I can stay in China for a few more years." Einstein shrugged: "But I hope you will keep your promise." ”
"I will." Wang Hengyue stood up and said very seriously.
He let out a long sigh of relief, and finally got rid of one thing on his mind, and finally left Einstein here.
His ingenuity and all his scientific inventions can only be used by China from now on!
"Heng Shuai, Nikolai. Tesla has arrived in Nanjing. ”
Chen Lifu walked in and said in a low voice.
Wang Hengyue's face showed joy. Tesla, a great scientist who is in no way inferior to Einstein and Edison!
He made countless inventions in his lifetime, and he brought Edison a huge amount of money, but he was destitute all his life.
In 1884, Tesla set foot on American soil for the first time and came to New York. In addition to the former employer Charles. Apart from the letter of recommendation written by Batchler, he had almost nothing. This letter is addressed to Thomas. Edison's letter mentions: "I know of two great men, and you are one of them, and the other is this young man. ”
Edison hired Tesla and arranged for him to work for the Edison Machinery Company. Tesla began to design simple appliances for Edison, and he made rapid progress, and soon solved some of the company's most difficult problems. Tesla was fully responsible for the redesign of Edison's DC motors. …,
In 1919, Edison promised him a staggering $50,000 if he completed improvements to the motor and generator. Tesla's work lasted almost a year, redesigning almost the entire generator, allowing Edison to make huge profits and new patent ownership.
When Tesla asked Edison for $50,000, Edison replied: "Tesla, you don't understand the humor of us Americans", and broke his promise.
The amount of this bonus was equivalent to the company's founding capital, and at Tesla's salary of $18 a week at the time, he would have worked for 53 years to earn it!
He resigned when Tesla's request for a raise to $25 a week was denied.
Tesla finally found that he was only selling his physical strength in Edison's company, and Edison obtained a steady stream of huge monetary rewards.
It's not fair.
He was a great man forgotten by the world, the greatest inventor in the world, but he suffered serious injustices in his life
Fortunately, there is still a person named Wang Hengyue in this world who has not forgotten him
Wang Hengyue offered him a salary of $100 a week and promised to provide him with all the conditions he needed.
Destitute and in dire need of funds, Nikolai. Tesla agreed, and with the help of the Chinese, came to the country. In addition to money, he needs respect, real respect.
And all this, Wang Hengyue can provide to him.
Perhaps in the whole world, only Wang Hengyue, the great president of the Republic of China, knows his true value!