Into Unscientific

  Chapter 234 Those things in Cambridge (6.4K)

   When he went to Cambridge University as an exchange student in his previous life, Xu Yun took the train at King's Cross Station.

   Arrived in Cambridge within an hour.

   Now two lives have passed.

  The ticket price of £13.50 is still fresh in my memory.

   Well, it’s not because of the stolen hundred pounds T.T

  Don’t even think about trains at this time. King’s Cross Station is still a year away from completion, and it won’t be opened until 1852.

  However, the feeling of a carriage walking on a country road has a special flavor.

   More than five hours later.

   crunch—

   Xu Yun and his party left the main city of London, and finally arrived in Cambridge Town, Cambridgeshire leisurely.

  Cambridge Cambridge.

   This is actually a place name composed of transliteration and free translation, which means the bridge of Jianhe:

   There is a river running through this small town, which is called "Jianhe".

  With a river, there must be a bridge.

  So ever since.

  People combine the bridges of Mathematical Bridge, Gray Bridge and Bridge of Sighs.

  Cambridge this location will appear.

  By the way, here is a little knowledge that may not be so cold, but not so hot:

  Xu Zhimo's "Farewell to Cambridge" was actually about Cambridge.

  Students who have studied at Cambridge University at the same time should know it.

   Cambridge University itself does not have a designated campus, no walls, and no school badge.

  The vast majority of colleges, research institutes, libraries and laboratories are built on both sides of the River Cam in Cambridge, as well as in different locations within the town.

  In a sense.

  Cambridge Town, somewhat similar to the Academy City in the Japanese anime setting.

  Neizhong's teaching and life have formed a very perfect balance point.

   Blend with each other and achieve each other.

  Actually, when Xu Yun was choosing an exchange school, Cambridge was not the only option for Xu Yun.

   Except Cambridge.

   At that time, there were Oxford, the University of Pennsylvania, and NTU at 4V for Xu Yun to choose at will.

   After all, it is only a one-year exchange student, and the credits obtained must be converted into the original school scores, and the degree certificate is still obtained in the school.

  So the admission difficulty of exchange students is a little lower than that of foreign students, and naturally there are more options.

  However, Xu Yun chose Cambridge in the end. There is a very important factor in it, which is derived from an article "Yi Lin" he read in 2000.

  The title of that article is called 'Study Cambridge without a day of school'.

  The content is the story of a boy named Alex Dauti who was admitted to the “enlightened” University of Cambridge without a high school diploma.

  The article in "Yilin" at that time said that this was a report I saw in "The Times", and the author optimized it and paraphrased it.

  Writing between the lines are praises for foreign education and reflections on domestic education.

   Therefore, Xu Yun has always had a good impression of Cambridge University, and finally applied for the exchange student of Cambridge University logically.

   But he didn't know the truth until he arrived in England:

  Cambridge University’s ethos is indeed not bad. After all, the top universities in the world, the school ethos cannot be so bad.

   But that boy called Alex Dauti.

  tmd doesn't exist at all!

  Later, Xu Yun made a special phone call to ask The Times.

   As a result, the other party also made it clear that they had never published such an article, and the search on the website was also blank.

   This is very speechless

   Now look back now.

  Whether it was "Reader" or "Yilin" back then.

  How many anti-intellectual remarks have been published in these magazines, and it is really shameful to beautify foreign affairs with chicken soup.

  The line of sight returns to reality.

   I don't know if it's because of returning to his own territory, but the expression on Thomson's face is much more lively than usual.

  I saw him introduce the situation in the school with the appearance of his master:

   "This is the Bridge of Sighs, and it is also the most famous bridge in Cambridge University."

   "Cambridge University is strict in academics. Many students who don't study hard usually come here to sigh and cry after failing the exam, so it was named the Bridge of Sighs."

   After speaking, Thomson pointed to the front again.

  At this time, you can vaguely see a building that is only two stories high but covers a large area:

"That building is the Wren Library of Trinity College, Lord Newton's first edition of "Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" in 1686, the letters he received from Fat Fish, his hair, his underwear, are all kept in the library. Note: This is true)

   "As for the statue of Sir Newton, which was erected in King's Square, St. John's College has always said that Sir Newton thought of Newton's spot under one of the trees, and shamelessly created a scenic spot."

  Xu Yun glanced at the buildings in the distance.

   I don't know if it's because of the distance, but he feels that these buildings are not much different from later generations.

   Then he thought of something, turned around, and asked Thomson:

   "By the way, Mr. Thomson, Maverick, where is Lord Newton's grave?"

  Thomson pouted his chin in the direction they came, and explained:

   "In Westminster Abbey, the center of London, I planned to take you for a stroll before."

   "But after you took out that letter, I didn't dare to stay too much in London."

  Xu Yun nodded thoughtfully when he heard the words, and Thomson's answer was within his expectation.

  Westminster Abbey, also known as Westminster Abbey, is located in the very center of London, the capital of England.

  This church is not only a place where nobles hold weddings, but also the most famous mausoleum in Britain, where many famous celebrities are buried.

   Such as Churchill, Darwin, Hawking and the real calf, etc.

  Although the current timeline has undergone some changes, it does not seem to have affected the placement of the calf's coffin.

   So next if there is a chance.

   Can you burn some money for the Mavericks?

anyway.

   I don’t know if the underworld currencies of the East and the West can communicate with each other?

  Holding such curiosity, Xu Yun and Thomson walked and chatted, and soon came to an area with relatively dense buildings.

  As soon as the carriage entered the area, several school patrol officers in uniform came over:

   "Several gentlemen, the front is the teaching area of ​​Trinity College, Cambridge University. Unrelated personnel are prohibited from entering. If you have a certificate, please show it in time."

  Thomson walked out of the carriage upon hearing this, took out the school badge and the apostle badge from his body, and pointed at Xu Yun and Mai Mai and said something.

   After a while.

  Several patrol officers saluted Thomson, turned and left the carriage.

  Thomson returned to the carriage and led the carriage to move forward.

   Although Trinity College is not the oldest college in Cambridge, it is the wealthiest of all colleges.

   Therefore, the appearance of the buildings in the college is obviously much more refined than other buildings along the way, and the lawn on the ground is also well maintained. Occasionally, some students can be seen sitting on the grass to study.

"correct."

  After passing by a couple sitting side by side, Thomson suddenly thought of something, and said to Mai:

   "Maxwell, there is something to remind you. Trinity College is a seminary established by Protestants, so kissing is prohibited in the courtyard."

   "If you fall in love in the future, at most you will hold hands in public, otherwise, even if you are a fee reduction student, you will be severely punished."

   "In addition, you can't wear thermal socks of more than three colors, and your weight must be controlled within 200 pounds, otherwise you have to lose weight until you meet the requirements before you can graduate."

  Wheat: "."

  Xu Yun is not surprised by this. There are so many strange school rules in the UK. Under the impetus of some women’s rights in the later period, Oxford even required students to take off their clothes and read in the library.

After a few minutes.

  Thomson stopped in front of a three-story townhouse.

   Then he pointed to the entrance of the townhouse and introduced to Xu Yun and Mai Mai:

   "This building is the academic affairs center, which is divided into two parts, the front and the back."

   "Of course, due to the sight line, you can only see the building in front of you."

   "The building in front is the office of Trinity College, and the ranks increase from left to right."

   "For example, the one on the far left is the teaching assistants who have stayed in school after graduation, most of them are professors in the middle, and the office of the college leaders is on the right."

   "As for the building behind it, it is the academic building of Cambridge University, including the office of the school director, the office of the principal, etc."

   After speaking, he thought of something, and added:

   "The current president of Cambridge University is Francis Albert, Queen Victoria's cousin and husband, so he doesn't often live on campus, and most things are still handled in the previous building."

  Francis Albert?

  Hearing this name, Xu Yun was taken aback for a moment.

  He was really surprised this time.

   After all, the president of Cambridge University is no better than a well-known scientist, and the number of appointments in 2022 has reached the number of 346. It is impossible for Xu Yun to keep everyone's resume years in mind.

  It is roughly the kind of situation where you can think of the character's experience when you hear the name, but he is not sensitive to the year directly.

   So after coming to the copy.

  He really didn’t inquire about the Chancellor of Cambridge University, and he didn’t even think about it

   The result was unexpected.

  The current president of Cambridge University is actually Prince Albert?

   This is a well-known big boss

  Albert is the son of a German duke, whose status is far lower than that of Queen Victoria.

   Therefore, the relationship between the two began with Queen Victoria's initiative to marry him.

   Initially, Albert was deeply restricted.

  Because his status is only the queen's consort and belongs to the son-in-law, he has no other corresponding powers or responsibilities.

  However, as time went by, he began to start from the bottom and absorbed many public demands.

   Such as the implementation of educational reforms, the implementation of the global abolitionist movement, the management of royal affairs and the Queen's Office, etc.

  He personally trained Queen Victoria to be a 'Empress', and he is the uncrowned King of England.

  Historians of later generations basically agree that Albert eventually had an extremely important influence on Britain.

  No other member of the royal family can compare with him in this regard, and in fact it will be very difficult for anyone to surpass him in the future.

  This kind of character is almost similar to Ning Liheng in "The Son-in-law" in Qiqipeng's novels, and it can be called a legend.

   Other than that.

  The Prince of Great Britain is one of the few British elites who can be called clean in terms of dealing with China.

  Because he was born in 1819, he was only 21 years old when he was born, and he had just married Queen Victoria.

   At the same time, he died young in 1861, and suffered from severe stomach cramps in his later years.

  So he hardly participated in some things about Er Ya.

   Therefore, his identity makes him destined to be the beneficiary of the war of aggression against China, but he cannot be regarded as the decision maker or executioner behind the scenes.

  From a personal emotional point of view.

  Xu Yun will at least not reject dealing with him, which is really rare in today's British superstructure.

  At present, Albert is only 31 years old, and he has become the principal of Cambridge University.

  If Xu Yun remembers correctly.

  His term should last until 1854 or 1855.

   I don't know if I have a chance to meet Albert during the time I'm in the dungeon?

Of course.

  Considering that Albert still mainly uses his name, this kind of thing probably depends on luck, and it may not be easy in the short term.

  The people who are really responsible for the internal affairs of Cambridge University should be the executive president and the deans of the various colleges-the latter has even greater power in the school.

   Among them, William Whewell, an Englishman born in 1794, is currently the Dean of Trinity College.

  William Whewell's reputation in history is not great, and it is even difficult to find his detailed resume in the entry.

   But this one has a very special place

  As long as human beings do not perish, the history of science will not forget his name:

   First, he proposed the induction method, advocating inductive science.

   Second thing.

  The word scientist was named and proposed by William Whewell in 1840.

   This achievement alone can let him lie down to the end of the history of human civilization.

   Then, under the guidance of Thomson, Xu Yun and Mai Mai walked into the first floor of the building.

   is similar to later generations.

  This building is a complex of academic affairs and offices, and there is also a reception desk similar to the access office at the entrance on the first floor.

  The person in charge of duty today is a young man with freckles all over his face, with the school badge of Trinity College on his chest, who was originally sitting on the seat and reading a book seriously.

  Thomson saw that he came to him, curled his index finger on the table and knocked a few times, saying hello:

   "Good afternoon, Werner."

  The young man named Werner raised his head subconsciously, put down his book and stood up after seeing Thomson clearly:

   "Mr. Thomson, are you back?"

  Thomson glanced at "The Wealth of Nations" on the table and nodded to him:

   "Well, I just came back, is the dean free now?"

   Werner gave him a sneaky wink, and said in a low voice:

   "Professor Prime is inside, so Mr. Thomson, you'd better wait."

   "Professor Prime?"

  Thomson blinked, turned to Xu Yun and Mai Mai and said:

   "It seems that we came at a really bad time."

  Seeing that Xu Yun and Mai Mai were at a loss, Thomson explained the cause and effect to him.

  Prime is currently the only lecturer at Cambridge University specializing in political economy. He entered Cambridge University as early as 1816, and his qualifications are still very rich.

   However, due to the early teaching bias of Cambridge University, Prem’s working method is somewhat special:

  In the early days, he didn't have a fixed salary and needed to charge students fees to get income.

   This situation continued until 1825.

  In early 1825, Oxford University established the Drummond Professorship of Political Economy.

  Cambridge, not to be outdone, has drawn up a similar plan.

  1828.

  Cambridge established the title of professor of political economy.

   And in 1848, the "Moral Science Honors Degree Examination" was introduced, and political economy was one of the examination subjects.

  After 30 years of wasting, Prim finally saw the hope, and his status rose a lot.

   As a result, I haven't eaten two bites of meat yet.

  William Whewell suddenly attacked him:

  William Whewell believed that Prim was a Mr. Dong Guo, an obstacle to Cambridge University’s introduction of economics, and strongly demanded that Cambridge University expel him.

   Fortunately, with the support of several school managers behind Prim, he managed to keep his position.

   Although the position was kept, Prime’s courses at Trinity College were also cleared. After all, Trinity College is Whewell’s own territory.

   Today, after hearing that William Whewell is contacting McCulloch, a professor of Ricardian political economy at the University of London, Prem finally couldn't bear it.

  He took the initiative to find William Whewell and said that he must ask for an explanation.

   Then Xu Yun carefully observed the surroundings, and found that the doors of every room seemed to be opened a crack

  Facts have proved that eating melons is human nature no matter in ancient or modern times.

  The three of Thomson waited like this for half an hour.

   Half an hour later.

   da—

  As the doorknob was turned, the innermost door was slammed open.

  A little old man wearing curly hair and looking sixty or seventy years old angrily walked out of the house, waving his hands above his head irregularly as he walked:

   "Damn idiot, you are abusing your power! I will complain to the school board! Just wait for me!"

   The voice just fell. .

   There was also a fearless voice of refutation from inside the room:

   "Cambridge University can't tolerate your dirt, a lord wants to persecute me? You are daydreaming, you marginalist traitor!"

  Boom—

  The little old man slammed the door furiously, and walked through the aisle with an air of no strangers entering.

  Xu Yun, Mai Mai, and Thomson all sat obediently on this person's path, as still as chilling cicadas.

   As a result, when passing by wheat.

  The little old man seemed to catch a glimpse of something.

  He suddenly bent down, snatched the ax from the wheat bag without warning, and threw it at the door forcefully:

   "Come on!"

  duang—

  The ax was embedded heavily into the top of the door, and precisely split a portrait on the door into two from the middle of the neck.

  Xu Yun: "."

   Good guy.

  Academic disputes these days, are disagreements so violent?

   It’s the end of the month, ask for a monthly pass!

  (end of this chapter)