Chapter 110 Cultural Expedition (Second Update)

On the halfway slope of the eastern foot of Mount Dietrich in Qingdao sits a beautiful, magnificent, and romantic villa-style official residence. This is the Jiaoao Governor's Palace and the heart of Qingdao's moral governance.

"Mr. Governor, we have no reason to reject his suggestion."

Facing Governor Meyer Waldeck, Georg Kebbell said solemnly that yesterday, the man Li Zicheng persuaded himself in Dehua was, to be precise, the "Germany-China Cooperation" he conceived.

The universities it runs are among the best in Asia in terms of quality and scale.”

"Mr. Kebbell, here, I need to remind you that Lianyungang will be a potential competitor of Qingdao in the future, such as Dalian, Shanghai, and Guangzhou."

As the governor of Jiaoao, Meyer Waldeck had already known that Li Zicheng would come to Qingdao. He had not even laid eyes on this inventor and entrepreneur who was "famous at home and abroad", especially after the construction of Lianyungang started.

Regardless of paying attention to it, whether it was the establishment of Lianyungang or Liuhe's hollowing out of Dalian's Japanese factories, he had always been paying attention.

And this time after he came to Qingdao, he paid even more attention and knew that he was staying at the beautiful "Beach Hotel". This is a holiday hotel located next to Qingdao's No. 1 Bathing Beach. There were 21 people accompanying him, and a total of 8 people were accommodated.

Of course, he also knew that his room faced the beautiful August Victoria Bay.

Compared to others, Meyer Waldeck, the governor of Jiaoao, is keenly aware that the existence of Lianyungang will have an impact on Qingdao to some extent in the future. The development of Lianyungang is the same as that of Qingdao.

Compared with the Jiaoji Railway, the Longhai Railway directly to the northwest hinterland of China will connect to a larger market, which will make Lianyungang more prosperous. By then, Qingdao may even be marginalized.

This was definitely not something Meyer Waldeck could accept. If it were not for the fact that northern Jiangsu was close to the British sphere of influence, I am afraid that the suppression of Lianyungang would have already begun.

"But your Excellency the Governor, no matter what, we can't change the fact that Lianyungang has been built and the Longhai Railway has started construction. This is not something we can stop. For Germany, the most important thing now is how we can build it here

Making profit from an incident"

Georg Kebbell is certainly not a fool. He knows what the governor in front of him cares about. He cares about Qingdao and Jiao'ao.

"Your Majesty the Governor, it is undeniable that Lianyungang may have a certain impact on Jiaoao, but the impact is very limited. Jiaoao's center of gravity is in Shandong and also radiates to Hebei, while the Longhai Railway covers Jiangsu, Henan, Shaanxi and Gansu

"

Of course, Georg Kebbell did not want to argue with the Governor about the impact of the two places. He came to visit the Governor this time to get the Governor's support to establish a branch of Dehua University in Lianyungang, but this branch was larger.

"I personally think that now we need to consider not only the interests of Qingdao, but the interests of the entire Germany."

After a sentence came out of Georg Kebbell's mouth, Governor Meyer-Waldeck showed some dissatisfaction on his face. Did he mean to accuse himself of not considering the interests of Germany?

"Mr. Kebbell"

"Mr. Governor, please listen to my explanation."

Kebbell said seriously, and at this time his scholarly troubled temper came into his heart.

"Whether it is your Excellency or myself, we all know that the "Morocco Crisis" that occurred seven years ago made Germany soberly aware that under the coercion of the British and American powers, the use of force to expand overseas territories has not yet been achieved by Germany."

"A place to use it". Some liberal politicians in Germany began to brew a new system design, seeking a "new model of world politics" unique to Germany in order to avoid the danger of isolationism in war - one that is both safe and reliable and can effectively avoid the danger of isolationism.

The war is also conducive to spreading German culture on the world stage and carrying out "moral conquest" without gunpowder. In the process of policy change, Britain and the United States conducted cultural penetration through churches running schools in China, which not only inspired Germany, but also made Germany feel a kind of competition.

pressure, that is, from that year on, we adjusted our foreign policy almost in a catching-up manner, placing our foreign cultural policy alongside our foreign policy and foreign economic policy, and firmly believed that Germany, a nation that advocates philosophy, education and science,

, able to catch up from behind in this special competition. In the end, this concept contributed to today’s Dehua University.”

Meyer Waldeck remained silent when Kebbell mentioned the origin of German University. What Kebbell told was the truth.

"As a rising industrial country, Germany has a strong sense of competition in the world's political, economic and cultural competition. Only in this way can it get a share of the pie from the established powers. And the departmental setting and teaching process of Dehua University have always implemented

This sense of competition.

Long before Dehua University, American Christian universities in Shandong had already been established and had become very powerful. When Dehua University was established, it listed Shandong Christian University as a competitor. At that time, we carefully studied the former’s subject setting.

Based on the actual needs of China at that time, the universities run by Britain and the United States in China mainly focused on theology and medical science, but lacked engineering subjects. If I majored in engineering, I could compete with Britain and the United States. Therefore, Dehua paid special attention to engineering subjects.

Engineering teaching is the foundation of Dehua's success, and facts have proven that Dehua is successful. This year, 8,764 Chinese students came to Qingdao to apply for Dehua. However, Dehua is limited by its scale and can only accept 100 students. Mr. Governor

,What is the purpose of establishing Dehua?"

Kebbell's rhetorical question silenced Meyer Waldeck, and he said after thinking for a moment.

"Promoting cultural policy will first help eliminate the hatred of the Chinese and tear down the barriers that hinder exchanges between the two countries. Secondly, it can showcase Germany's cultural and scientific achievements and improve its reputation as a "cultural power." And thirdly, "culture guides trade", which can

Expand the sales of German products in China. The most important point is to influence the next generation of Chinese leaders politically and ideologically, subtly cultivate them into pro-German Chinese, and form their own connections and networks for Germany in China in the future.

, influence China's political situation and lay the groundwork for fighting against British and American forces."

Meyer Waldeck answered truthfully.

"But Mr. Governor, how many universities have the United Kingdom and the United States opened in China now? How many college students do they train every year, and how many international students do they support every year?"

A series of questions spewed out of Kebbell's mouth. He knew how to persuade these people. He had already made preparations before coming to the Governor's Mansion.

"Every year, thousands or even thousands of Chinese graduate from universities founded by Anglo-American churches and private educational institutions. Their political tendencies are very obvious, and they generally tend to be pro-American and pro-British. In this competition where culture guides trade,

, Germany is completely at a disadvantage. While we are complacent about Germany's achievements, the Chinese elites who have been influenced by British and American education are slowly taking control of this country."

Kebbell's warning only made Meyer Waldeck completely fall into silence. Of course he knew all this, but...

"Now, Li Zicheng comes to our door with money in hand, inviting us to establish a branch of Dehua University, a larger university that far exceeds all the British and American universities in China combined, and is willing to take on the responsibility

All the expenses are paid, but we have to refuse, do we still have to give this opportunity to the British or Americans, or even the Japanese?"

Another rhetorical question. Seeing that the governor was deep in thought, Kebbell continued.

"Mr. Governor, it is true that Lianyungang will compete with Qingdao in the future, but now Lianyungang is located at the junction of our and the British's spheres of influence. No matter who enters this area, it will arouse the other party's vigilance, and also

Because of this, Lianyungang can maintain their independence for a period of time in the future. However, if we accept Li Zicheng’s request, we can quickly and immediately establish a higher education institution in Lianyungang and build it to serve the Chinese people from all aspects.

As a base for "Germanized" education, Lianyungang is not yet free from competition from British and American forces, and is presented to the Chinese people as "the best master of modern education." Then Lianyungang will not only not become a competitor to Jiaoao, but may even become

Our future partners”

Kebbell, who was well aware of the psychology of Meyer Waldeck and the political elites in the country, saw that the governor's brows seemed to jump when he heard his story. He understood that the governor's heart was moved, so he continued to add insult to injury.

"And in the future, after the Longhai Railway is completed, the Germanized base will inevitably stretch from Lianyungang all the way to Lanzhou, China. This is the hinterland of China that has never been reached by any foreign power. Your Excellency, Governor, this will be unprecedented.

"Cultural Expedition"

After a heavy affirmation, Kebbell continued.

"In the long run, using Chinese funds to establish a German-style university is a very profitable business. The elites who have been influenced by the German spirit will naturally have a preference for German industry and its products, and German industry and business will definitely benefit.

Infinitely, and in the future, these elites will not only continue to enter the Chinese government, but also Liuhe Company. By then, not only the Chinese government, but also the entire Lianyungang and Longhai Railway will become Germany's partners."

"Mr. Kebbell, I think I need to report this matter to State Secretary Mr. Tirpitz, and let him make the final decision."

Listening to these words, Kebbell knew that the Governor-General had been convinced by him that Mr. Tirpits, who had always supported "education leading trade", would definitely support this plan to establish a branch school.

"Dehua University, my..."

(No matter what the great powers plan to do, it cannot be denied that the education they implemented in China has had a multiple-promoting effect on China. In fact, even today’s international students will also develop affinity after staying in a certain country for a long time.

The mood of the country, well, it is inevitable)...
Chapter completed!