The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

"Meihe's words make sense."

Nong Jinsun nodded, his friendship with Huo Yuanjia was not fake, and thought: "Uncle Gen has been with you for so many years, and he can rebel, not to mention other people, the owner of the hall, it doesn't matter if you don't cherish your own life, but Jing Jing Wumen has to hold on..."

"Of course, I'm not saying that other people are untrustworthy..."

At this time, there were basically no other people in the field, they were all direct disciples of Jingwu Sect.

He was a direct disciple who treated Huo Yuanjia like his father.

Therefore, although Nong Jinsun's words sounded harsh, no one refuted it.

China has been a humane society since ancient times. If Huo Yuanjia eats alone, others will inevitably think that he is unkind and too cold and arrogant. For the sake of one's own reputation, even if some things are known to be dangerous, they can't lose face, so they still take chances...

But this Uncle Gen poisoning incident is a good reason.

Everyone can understand.

"Yes, dad, you must pay attention to it in the future."

Huo Ting'en also advised.

"Now that you say so..."

"I will definitely pay attention to my diet in the future."

Huo Yuanjia agreed.

Hearing this, Bai Gui breathed a sigh of relief. He took great pains, firstly, to eliminate the hidden dangers in Jingwu Sect, and secondly, to attract Huo Yuanjia's attention. Otherwise, even if he didn't predict it, Huo Yuanjia would not be on guard. To no avail.

…

Two or three days passed.

Uncle Zhao, nicknamed "Twelve Road Tan Legs", never showed up, and Bai Gui had no interest in waiting. Huo Yuanjia also taught him about Mizong Quan. Bai Gui saw that the delay had passed more than ten years. God, I can only give a speech to Jingwu Sect.

It took about the same time as it came.

A few days later.

Japan, Tokyo.

University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus.

"Bai Jun, are you back after your research?"

Professor Shiraishi looked at the two of them in surprise. He originally thought that the two of them would stay in the Qing Dynasty for a while. Unexpectedly, they returned to Japan in just ten days.

"Yes, Professor Shiraishi, this is a souvenir."

Bai Gui handed over the gift.

The gifts are some snacks purchased from the Shanghai market, including butterfly cakes and pear candy.

"Bai-kun and Guangzi, you two are interested."

Professor Shiraishi smiled and asked the two of them to sit down quickly without standing.

"I've already taken care of your student status..."

"By the way, there are also funds for this research. You can take out your boat tickets and bus tickets, and the school will reimburse you..."

he said.

Bai Gui thanks.

After chatting for a few words, Professor Baishi thought for a while and said: "Mr. Bai, with your ability, if you complete the credits, you can apply for early graduation..."

"Well..., if you apply for early graduation, you can discuss with me in advance to select a research topic and make preparations in advance."

Undergraduate courses in Japanese universities are departmental courses, generally four-year in length. At this time, colleges and universities were still college preparatory courses, which were closely connected with university department courses, so there was no need to be as severe as the separation between high school and university courses in later generations, especially the courses of the Ministry of Education, which were in the same vein.

Therefore, capable students often apply to graduate early...

But the premise of everything is to complete the credits.

So at this moment, Professor Baishi asked Bai Gui if he was willing to apply for early graduation. If he applied for early graduation, he would help Bai Gui select a suitable research topic in advance...

"Applying to graduate early is what I plan to do!"

Bai Gui nodded. valley

Four years in college is really a long time. It would be best if I could graduate early.

"So what is the research topic you want to conduct?"

Professor Shiraishi asked.

For most students, the tutor sets the research topic, or the tutor and the student discuss it together. During this period, the tutor's opinion is more important. After all, the tutor often sees higher and farther than the student, and the research materials are also first-hand. of.

But for Bai Gui, Professor Shiraishi decided to follow his opinion.

"I plan to combine Japanese history and anthropology as the research direction..."

"I haven't decided on the specific goal yet. Maybe I will publish another book..."

Bai Gui thought about his words and said.

Professor Shiraishi is a professor and expert on Japanese history at Tokyo University. As a student of Professor Shiraishi, he must have determined a suitable research topic based on Japanese history.

Then at this time, a book appeared in his mind.

"Chrysanthemum and the Sword"!

From beginning to end, this work analyzes the customs, habits and moral concepts of the Japanese people, and also popularizes some historiography of Japanese history. Using the "chrysanthemum", the national flower of Japan, and the "sword", which symbolizes the identity of the warrior, as a set of contrasting images, we will elaborate on the spiritual core of Japan and understand Japanese culture...

If ordinary people wrote this book, it would inevitably arouse the alarm of Japanese people, and they would be seeking death!

But Bai Gui is different. He follows the Japanese history professor, so it seems reasonable to write this book...

As long as he does not deliberately commit suicide, abandons some of the content about the Second Station in this book, and selects some appropriate examples to explain and analyze Japan's cultural traditions and national character, then this book will be a very suitable research paper.

In addition, Meiji was still in power at this time, and Japanese people were not so crazy.

Besides...

Bai Gui looked at Mitsuko Yamada on the side and felt a lot of security suddenly rise in his heart.

In fact, there were many articles analyzing the national character of the Japanese at this time.

For example, Huang Zunxian's "Records of the Kingdom of Japan" systematically elaborated on all aspects of Japan's economy, governance, culture, etiquette, etc. at this time. It is divided into forty volumes in total, covering national unification, neighboring relations, astronomy, geography, official positions, food and goods, and military system...

For example, in 1889, Liang Rengong also wrote the article "On the Strength of the Qing's Independence and Japan's Eastern Policy". There were also various comments later analyzing the national character and cultural traditions of the Japanese people.

Therefore, at this time, many people in the Qing Dynasty were analyzing Japan. If everyone was so nervous, Liang Rengong would not have to flee to Japan.

It’s just that among the essays written by these literati on analyzing the Japanese people, “Chrysanthemum and Sword” is the best and most relevant!

When writing this book, there is no need to worry!

"Your choice is good. If you decide on a research topic, I will try my best to help you if I can be of any help."

Professor Baishi glanced at Bai Gui appreciatively and nodded.

Being an academic does not mean you can write a paper with just a click of your head. Research topics and directions must be cautious and cautious. It is normal that Bai Gui has not thought about which aspect to focus on. However, based on Japanese history and anthropology, this was within his expectation. After all, the previous book Guns and Guns involved a lot of anthropological research materials.

"What about you, Photon?"

Professor Shiraishi looked at Mitsuko Yamada again, "You are now in your second year, so you should think about which direction to study..."

"It's better..."

Professor Shiraishi glanced at Bai Gui, and the implication was obvious.

You, a capable junior, take care of you, a senior who is not doing his job properly...

This kind of thing is quite common among students under the same professor.

"If Guangzi is willing to do research with me, I would be very happy."

Bai Gui understood what Professor Bai Shi meant and agreed.

When he wrote The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, there was a certain degree of danger, but cooperating with Mitsuko Yamada undoubtedly provided an extra layer of protection.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Bai..."

How could Yamada Mitsuko know Bai Gui's little thoughts? Her face turned red and she felt a little embarrassed.

Her academic performance is pretty good, and she can be considered an elite if she is admitted to Dongda University, but she is far behind compared with a proud person like Bai Gui.