Although the number of people is less than half of the expected number, Qin Zheng decided to continue the lecture. After all, there were more than 16o people, not a small number of people. Moreover, the content of the lecture can be spread through these 16o people, so that the goal can be basically achieved. At the same time, Qin Zheng also comforted Li Sanjie not to take it too seriously, after all, everyone lacks experience and making mistakes is inevitable.

However, the content of Qin Zheng’s first lecture today did not start with the First Opium War, but the opening remarks of modern Chinese history, which is also equivalent to a lecture of general nature. The content is mainly divided into three parts:

First, we gave a brief introduction to the historical exhibition system of the East and the West, and the focus was on talking about the brief history of major European countries around the first Opium War, from the 30th Years of the European War, the British Revolution, the French Revolution, the Napoleon War, the American War of Independence, the Civil War, German Unification, etc., as well as the impact of the First Industrial Revolution on European countries and world history exhibitions.

The second part is a comparison of the social and economic situations between China and European countries before and after the First Opium War, mainly agricultural civilization to industrial civilization, small peasant natural economy to socialized large-scale production economy, tribute system to commercial colonization system, Asia, Africa and Latin America were colonized, and European countries to colonize Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The third part is the attitude of the European countries towards China after being opened and gradually becoming a semi-feudal and semi-colonial society, the attitude of European countries towards China, the colonial invasion of Britain and France, the opening of the door of the United States, Japan and Russia's territorial ambitions for China, etc., and the attitude of the Qing court to deal with these major changes that have not been seen in three thousand years, that is, the emergence and development of the four forces of the conservatives, Westernizationists, Reformers, and Revolutionaries. Of course, the revolutionaries have just begun to emerge and have no results yet.

Due to the numerous contents, this lecture lasted for two and a half hours and took a break twice in the middle. However, all the students and teachers who came to listen to the lecture were all relish and were intoxicated. They didn't feel that time had passed. On the one hand, it was because Qin Zheng's speech was not completely based on the lecture, but was more colloquial, and a few witty words appeared from time to time, which caused the audience to laugh and made the whole atmosphere relaxed.

On the other hand, the content of this lecture was not heard by the people present. Since it was the first part of the history of European countries, students had only heard of limbs, scales, claws, and not systematic; while the second part of the social and economic comparison scores between the East and the West are unprecedented, because many of the conclusions and concepts have not been formed in this era. Although the third part of the conservative, Westernization, Reformer, and Revolutionary, have known a little more, they do not have a very systematic explanation like Qin Zheng.

After listening to Qin Zheng's lecture, the students and teachers present had a new understanding of the pattern, society and economic exhibition of the contemporary world. At the same time, they naturally felt that this time it was really not in vain. Many people were still grateful that they were here, but fortunately they came this time.

However, this lecture took too long and instilled too much content, so most people feel like they are swallowed whole and need to go back and savor it slowly. However, after all, they only listened to it once, and a lot of content has not been remembered very clearly.

Fortunately, Qin Zheng was prepared for this and copied three copies of the lecture manuscript, with a total of more than 85,000 words. Although the texts in a few places are different, the contents are basically the same. Now, these three copies of the manuscripts are distributed to the students, so that they can copy them by themselves, so that each school can have one copy, and then take them back to their respective schools for circulation. Of course, it can also be provided for other students to copy.

The students were naturally very happy, so they assigned personnel to copy them in the office. Qin Zheng expressed that they hoped that everyone would read the content of today's lecture carefully and introduce it to others. At the same time, they agreed that in three days, the Shanghai office would organize another seminar to discuss the content of this lecture. Qin Zheng would also answer the relevant questions raised by the students on the spot.

After copying the lecture manuscript, the students returned to school with their copied manuscripts. However, neither Qin Zheng nor Li Sanjie expected that the manuscript of this lecture caused a huge uproar in the Shanghai school. That night, almost all the students who read the manuscript could not suppress themselves and felt that they were benefiting themselves. Many people even regretted that they had not attended this lecture today. Moreover, many students copied it overnight and then carefully savored the details.

By the second day, the manuscripts copied had increased a hundred times, and they were also circulating and circulating wildly in various schools in Shanghai. Many teachers were also circulating. Whether they had a good impression of overseas Chinese or not, after reading this manuscript, they had to admit that the manuscripts for this lecture were indeed of a very high level. This era is not like the old time and space, where anyone could write books, and it was written with more than 80,000 words at a time, not to mention that the content was wide and rare. Many people also changed their minds about overseas Chinese. They thought that overseas Chinese were just brave men and could only fight wars, but they did not expect that there were such literary people among them.

Qin Zheng, the initiator of all this, left Shanghai early the next morning and rushed to Wuchang again. It turned out that the fleet sent by Tianjin to pick up weapons and ammunition to Shanghai.

Tianjin also attached great importance to the transport of ammunition this time. The fleet consisted of ten ships, five transport ships, and five escorted warships. The leader was the Xiangyang ship that crossed the fleet, as well as the newly restored battleship Brandenburg, the protective cruiser Arora, and two small ships. On the one hand, it was a frigate, and on the other hand, it also allowed the crew members of the Brandenburg and Arora to become familiar with the performance of the warship as soon as possible and strengthen the Motorola.

After the fleet arrived in Shanghai, the Xiangyang ships, Brandenburg and Alora did not enter the Yangtze River, but patrolled the sea near Shanghai. On the one hand, these three ships were relatively large and could not be deployed in the Yangtze River. On the other hand, it was also a powerful person in Shanghai, asking them not to set up obstacles to the transport of weapons and ammunition by time travelers.

The fleet of ships on demand entered the Yangtze River were two small warships and Qin Zheng’s 318 boats. However, the British were still trustworthy and did not set any obstacles to the fleet. The fleet arrived in Wuchang very smoothly.

At this time, Zhang Zhidong had prepared the first batch of weapons and ammunition, including 5ooo 88-type rifles made in Hanyang, 150,000 bullets; 3o imitation Maxim machine guns, 10,000 machine guns; 47mm Haqiks fire cannons 2o, 3ooo shells; 77mm field guns 4o, 6ooo shells; 1o5mm howitzer 1o, 15oo shells; 8 125mm howitzer, 1ooo shells.

After the inspection by the time traveler, the quality of this batch of weapons was basically passed, so the first batch of 50,000 taels of silver paid was delivered to Zhang Zhidong and then loaded into the ship.

Both parties were very satisfied with the transaction. The Travel Group obtained at least two regiments of weapons and ammunition, which could greatly enhance the strength of the People's Army. After Zhang Zhidong had this 50,000 taels of silver, it could greatly alleviate the financial pressure. Hanyang Iron Factory and Hanyang Arsenal could continue to produce and maintain operation.

However, when Qin Zheng set off and left, Zhang Zhidong made a request to him, and he originally wanted to send Zhao Fengchang, Gu Hongming and Rong Junye to visit Tianjin.

It turned out that after Qin Zheng left Wuchang, Zhao Fengchang made a suggestion to Zhang Zhidong, hoping to go to Tianjin and observe the appearance of overseas Chinese up close so that Zhang Zhidong can deal with overseas Chinese in the future. This suggestion was exactly what Zhang Zhidong thought, because Zhang Zhidong knew that Li Hongzhang had sent people to Tianjin many times to interact with overseas Chinese, and he had visited Tianjin in person. Zhang Zhidong wanted to strengthen his relationship with overseas Chinese, so naturally he could not only go to Wu. Changfu is waiting for overseas Chinese to come to visit, and he has to take the initiative to go out. First, this is a kind of exchange of rituals; second, only by going to overseas Chinese can you understand overseas Chinese more comprehensively; however, as the governor of Huguang, Zhang Zhidong is very busy with official duties, but he is not as casual as Li Hongzhang. He cannot go to Tianjin. If his aide, Zhao Fengchang, was allowed to go this trip on his behalf, it would not be rude to overseas Chinese, and he also believed in Zhao Fengchang's eyes.

Gu Hongming took the initiative to ask to go to Tianjin. After meeting Qin Zheng, Gu Hongming's interest in overseas Chinese increased greatly. Seeing that Zhang Zhidong wanted to send Zhao Fengchang to Tianjin, he also volunteered to go with Zhao Fengchang. On the other hand, he also followed the old friends. Isn't Wadesi a prisoner for overseas Chinese now? He is a guest of overseas Chinese. Under such circumstances, the scene was so funny.

After listening to Gu Hongming's request, Zhang Zhidong considered it and agreed. Firstly, Gu Hongming helped him do a lot of things. Because he was dealing with foreigners, Gu Hongming, who was proficient in foreign literature and foreign customs, is irreplaceable in Zhang Zhidong's staff team, so Zhang Zhidong must give Gu Hongming some face; secondly, one more and one more angle, and can also have a more comprehensive understanding of the situation of overseas Chinese. So Zhang Zhidong not only agreed to Gu Hongming's request, but also added Rong Junye. Since Zhang Peilun is now helping overseas Chinese to work, Rong Junye can also use his old master to have an extra way to understand overseas Chinese.

Of course, Qin Zheng would not refuse Zhang Zhidong's request, so he invited the three of them to ride on the same ship with him and return with the fleet. However, when the fleet arrived in Shanghai, Qin Zheng received an order from the Executive Committee, and the fleet returned to Tianjin immediately, but asked Qin Zheng to stay in Shanghai.

It turned out that the Russian army had approached Shanhaiguan at this time and the battle was about to begin. Therefore, in Shanghai, someone needed to take charge and engage in diplomatic relations with various countries. After all, after the end of this war, what is left is on the diplomatic war.
Chapter completed!