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Chapter 34 The Founder of the New Historiography

Most of Lu Shi's knowledge comes from books, and he doesn't know much about some unorthodox politicians in the UK.

Just like the Earl Kimberley in front of me,

Really do not know.

Lu Shi only kept silent, said less and made less mistakes.

Wodehouse continued: "It seems that you have heard of Winston's name. That's right, that guy has shown his face in left-wing newspapers recently. If this trend continues, he will soon become a member of our Liberal Party. .”

Hearing this, Lu Shi was indeed a little surprised.

The title of the British colonial governor in South Africa was the Earl of Kimberley, so that "Kimberley" developed into the name of the northern city of South Africa and the capital of the Northern Cape Province.

It stands to reason that Wodehouse has this title, and he should have supported the Anglo-Boer War and foreign colonial expansion.

Such a person would be a Liberal Party?

Perhaps sensing Lu Shi's doubts, Wodehouse asked, "Do you find it strange?"

Lu Shi shook his head,

"No surprise. Conservatives are not all the same, Liberals are all liberal."

Wodehouse was taken aback for a moment, then he laughed loudly and said, "Good! What a 'conservative party is different, but the liberal party has its own freedom'. I didn't expect Mr. Lu, a Chinese, to be able to combine the two parties. Seeing so clearly."

Lu Shi smiled inwardly,

A left-wing party like the Liberal Party is a typical mixed bag, with multiple internal branches and terribly involved.

Then, the involution will evolve into a rotten spiral of "freedom is not absolutely equal to absolute non-freedom", leading to endless struggles and serious internal friction within the party.

This is one of the reasons why the Liberal Party was replaced by the Labor Party.

Wodehouse said: "So Mr. Lu can guess what the subject of the satirical play I commissioned Xiao to write?"

Lu Shi nodded knowingly,

The current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is Robert Gascoigne-Cecil, leader of the Conservative Party,

It was this man who launched the Anglo-Boer war and implemented a glorious isolation policy in Europe to manipulate the balance of power in Europe. He can be called the source of the British shit stick,

Therefore, Gascoigne-Cecil and his cabinet team are thorns in the eyes and flesh of many Liberal parties.

This is probably what George Bernard Shaw satirized.

Lu Shi looked at Bernard Shaw,

"Why does Mr. Xiao do this for me?"

Although George Bernard Shaw was a master of language with good humor and irony, as a playwright, he must have strength of character. He should be extremely disgusted with the term "royal literati", and it is impossible for him to write a propositional composition for the Liberal Party.

Unexpectedly, Bernard Shaw said, "Mr. Lu takes himself too lightly."

Lu Shi was puzzled,

"Huh? I underestimate myself?"

Bernard Shaw nodded,

"Mr. Lu, a friend of mine praised you greatly in the telegram, and even said that you are the founder of new historiography. Why do you want to belittle yourself?"

These words are not simply flattery.

Historical research is divided into traditional historiography and modern historiography,

Traditional historiography highlights the examination of basic cultural and historical knowledge, emphasizes the objectivity of historical knowledge, emphasizes the inheritance of cultural and historical knowledge and existing research results, attaches importance to the role of basic historical materials, and pays attention to rigorous logical reasoning.

Modern historiography is quite different:

Get rid of the tendency of traditional historiography to pay too much attention to the political history of nations, and expand the research field to various aspects such as economy, system, religion, geography, family, population, etc., broaden the research horizon and enrich the research content;

At the same time, modern historiography breaks through the shackles of absolute objectivism advocated by traditional historiography, and recognizes the subjective initiative of people in historical research.

These characteristics are reflected in "Guns, Germs and Steel".

According to the historical process, modern historiography did not formally emerge until the First World War.

so……

"Am I the founder of the new historiography?"

Lu Shi was shocked.

Seeing that he didn't believe him, Bernard Shaw hurriedly said, "That's right! It was my friend Rudolf Chiron who gave this evaluation. He teaches at the University of Gothenburg. He came here from Sweden just because he wanted to ask you for advice."

Wodehouse echoed: "We're waiting for his train. He landed in Newcastle today and should be heading this way."

Lu Shi almost fainted when he heard the name Rudolf Chillen,

Chiron is the proposer of geopolitics,

But he became famous not just for his theories, but also for his support of aggression, becoming an advocate for German expansion in World War II.

Being asked for advice by this kind of person is a big headache just thinking about it.

Lu Shi was speechless.

Seeing that he stopped talking again, Bernard Shaw became a little anxious, and continued to persuade: "Mr. Lu really doesn't need to worry about me. Anyway, I have written "The Devil's Disciple" and "The Transformation of Captain Brass Pound". It's all satirical realistic drama."

Indeed, Bernard Shaw is not afraid of being bitten when there are too many lice,

He satirizes the hypocrisy of British politicians and "does things with a lot of doctrine":

If Britain wants war, it advocates patriotism;

If Britain wants to rob, it proposes the doctrine of business affairs;

If Britain wants to colonize, it proposes the principle of imperialism;

If Britain wants to support the king, it has the principle of loyalty to the king, but it has the principle of republicanism when it wants to cut off the king's head.

...

These words are not without harshness.

Lu Shi saw that Bernard Shaw was very sincere, so he had no choice but to correct his attitude and refuse: "Mr. Xiao, I'm only in my early twenties, younger than many students, standing behind the podium, it doesn't seem like that!"

He really didn't want to go into muddy water.

Bernard Shaw said: "Mr. Lu, you don't know how popular your articles are in school! Don't worry, you must have enough prestige!"

The flesh on Lu Shi's cheeks convulsed and throbbed,

"No, no, no, Mr. Xiao, I really can't!"

Seeing his resolute attitude, Bernard Shaw didn't know how to persuade him for a while.

At this time, Wodehouse next to him spoke,

"Mr. Lu, how can a man say no so easily?"

"Puff~cough cough..."

One sentence made Lu Shizheng spray,

I didn't expect the British to play this kind of stalk.

George Bernard Shaw took the opportunity to say: "Mr. Lu, the materials cited in your articles are very detailed. It must have taken a lot of time to consult or integrate them, right? To be honest, you don't need to do the mechanical work yourself. With a few students, everything is easier."

This is blatant lure.

At this point, Lu Shi knew that it would be difficult to refuse, so he said helplessly, "It's okay to let me give a few lectures, but there are two prerequisites."

Bernard Shaw immediately said, "Say it."

Lu Shi said, "First, I just give lectures and nothing else."

He knows how much he has, and it's okay to fudge a few words, but if he really does some teaching and research, compiling textbooks and so on, he will have a big headache.

Bernard Shaw had no objection to this proposal either,

"It's up to you. We can't tie you up, can we?"

Lu Shi said again: "Second, as Mr. Xiao said just now, I may really need the students to help me with some work."

Bernard Shaw couldn't help laughing,

"What's wrong with that? It's an honor to serve the founders of the new historiography."

The founder of the new historiography...

Being called that again, Lu Shi couldn't help but blush.

He muttered in a low voice: "I still need to practice more... I'm not thick-skinned enough..."

Bernard Shaw didn't hear clearly, and asked, "Mr. Lu, what did you just say?"

Lu Shi waved his hand,

"No, I just want to say, if you have a chance, you must watch Mr. Xiao's drama."

Bernard Shaw waved his hand,