Chapter 390 The Wanderer Returns
"Principal Zhang!"
"Mr. Zhou Ping!"
Seeing Zhang Xingjiu coming in, the transfer students who had already been admitted quickly stood up and greeted him.
"Sit down, sit down, sit down, everyone. I came here to see you and chat with you. Ever since Aurora University and other universities moved inland, young students in the Japanese-occupied areas have lost many good opportunities to receive a good education. Now that all the universities have returned, I can finally make it up to you."
"In the future, Aurora University will continue its fine tradition and open its doors to every young student who loves learning. As long as you can pass the exam, you can become a member of Aurora University."
"Today is not a formal meeting, just a simple chat. Let's introduce ourselves first, starting with the student on the far left of the first row."
"Hello, President. My name is Qu Zimu. I am from Nantong and I originally studied at Nantong University."
"I also went to Nantong University back then, and Mr. Zhuangyuan also made great contributions to the establishment of Aurora University."
"Hello Mr. Zhou Ping, my name is Dai Zhe, and I'm from Ningbo"
"My name is Lin Shuhuai, and I'm from Huai'an."
The students stood up one by one, and after each of them finished talking about Zhang Xingjiu, they would chat for a sentence or two.
Another student stood up and gave his name as usual, "I am from Yangzhou. I studied at Yangzhou Dongguan Primary School and Yangzhou Middle School. Two years ago, I was admitted to the Department of Electrical Engineering of Nanjing Central University. I hope that after entering Aurora University, I can achieve academic success and contribute to the development of China's industry."
Zhang Xingjiu looked at this face that was both familiar and somewhat unfamiliar. He was now wearing glasses, and his face was thinner than the one Zhang Xingjiu was familiar with. He looked like a fairly handsome young man.
"Industry is the foundation of a country's prosperity, and engineers are the core force of industrial development. I hope you can become an excellent engineer in the future." Zhang Xingjiu encouraged as usual.
In fact, his contribution to the Chinese nation is much greater than his current expectations.
Zhang Xingjiu also transferred a group of teachers from Kunming to teach these transfer students, and then ran back and forth between Shanghai and Kunming, constantly dealing with various complicated affairs. Fortunately, the war is over now, and there is no threat of Japanese planes in the sky, so it is relatively convenient to take a plane. With his status and position, it is not difficult for him to borrow a few planes.
In this way, the return work of the relocated colleges and universities is progressing step by step, and the historical mission of Southwest Associated University will gradually come to an end.
When he stayed in Shanghai, Zhang Guowei also brought his family back to visit him, Ma Zongwen and Zhang Guosheng's family. He is now doing very well in Hong Kong. When Hong Kong fell, he saved many British people and even bribed the jailers to rescue several important figures from Stanley Prison.
Now that the Japanese have surrendered, these British guys have returned to Hong Kong in glory and occupied important positions in the Governor-General's Office. With this favor and the benefits given to them by Zhang Guowei, Zhang Guowei has become the real boss of Hong Kong, more powerful than Ho Tung and Lee Hiu-shin.
Zhang Xingjiu also wanted to spend more time with his children and grandchildren, but now was a critical time, so he drove Zhang Guowei away again after staying for a few days. Before leaving, he specifically reminded him, "A new war will start again soon. By then, the wealthy people in Shanghai, Guangdong and Guangxi will flee to Hong Kong. Hong Kong will usher in unprecedented development opportunities. You must seize this opportunity."
"We should take advantage of the current low land prices to buy more land, whether it is for storage or for building houses. When these people flock to Hong Kong, we can make a lot of money! We can then use the money to develop other commercial projects."
"You must also make a good distinction between the Chinese businessmen in Hong Kong. Support those who care about the motherland as much as possible, and find opportunities to give tough treatment to those who are determined to follow the British! China may not take back Hong Kong as soon as possible, but this place is ours after all!"
Patriotic businessmen like Mr. Huo should try to help, but people like Li Huanggua should be left to their own devices! If we get the chance, we can just sink Victoria Harbor.
"Father, I remember! Wanying and I will return to Hong Kong tomorrow, and Xiaoying and Ayun will stay to accompany you and mother." Zhang Guowei knew that he had a heavy responsibility, so he could only put aside his longing for the time being and leave his children at their parents' side.
"These two kids are great. I'll teach them for two years and then send them to Hong Kong. There's no need to rush to leave tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, they'll be better. Then Guosheng and his wife can go with you! You two brothers can spend more time together on the ship."
"Second brother is going to Hong Kong too?" Zhang Guowei asked curiously.
"Not entirely. They will first go to the Chinese University of Hong Kong for some academic exchange activities, and then travel from Hong Kong to Europe and the United States. Guosheng has made a lot of achievements in recent years, which should be enough to win a Nobel Prize, but he has always stayed in China and lacks influence on the academic circles in Europe and the United States. Now that the war is over, it is a good time for them to show up."
Zhang Xingjiu remembered the letter that Lang Zhiwan had sent not long ago. Now Paris had begun to gradually return the assets occupied by the German army, and it was time to take back Zhang Xingjiu's building. It was a good opportunity to let Zhang Guosheng do this.
There is also a more important task assigned to him. From now until the Korean Peninsula War is a window period. While Europe and the United States have not yet imposed restrictions on the return of Chinese students, he should quickly persuade more useful talents to return to China.
Some people can write directly, while some people must have a face-to-face interview. Zhang Xingjiu has to preside over the reopening of the school and cannot leave for the time being, so he can only let Zhang Guosheng do this.
Zhang Guosheng's trip to Europe and the United States was indeed fruitful. He greatly enhanced his reputation in Europe and the United States and let the scientific community in Europe and the United States know that Zhang Xingjiu not only had outstanding academic achievements, but his son also inherited his talent and is now a world-class scientist.
Whenever he arrived at a place, Zhang Guosheng would first give a speech to explain his academic ideas, and then invite local Chinese, overseas Chinese, and international students to a gathering and persuade them to return to China. He would also have one-on-one conversations with some students he thought were particularly outstanding or who were on the list given to him by Zhang Xingjiu.
When most people heard that it was Mr. Zhang Xingjiu who invited them, they readily agreed.
Among them, the most fruitful results were gained at the University of California. In the Department of Aeronautics alone, he brought back four doctorates: Qian Fukang, Qian Weichang, Guo Yonghuai, and Lin Jiaqiao.
The first three were all heroes of China's nuclear weapons and atomic bombs. Although the last one did not return to China at that time, he came to Tsinghua to teach after the reform and opening up. He donated all the living expenses given to him by the country and the school to the development of the Center for Applied Mathematics Research. Later, he sold some of his personal property in the United States and donated all the proceeds to the Tsinghua University Education Fund. He can also be called a patriot.
With so many overseas Chinese returning home, it may be easier to plant apple trees in the future.
As some people come back, others naturally leave. Zhang Xingjiu welcomed Qian Fukang and others, and saw off another group of students.
(End of this chapter)
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