Chapter 68: Die for One Who Knows You

  Let Yi Zhongtian read the doctoral major of ancient Chinese history at Renmin University of China, and Yang Yun really can't answer for others whether he is willing or not.

  However, this is also good news. Yang Yunling had an idea: "Professor Li, can the re-interpretation and international dissemination of Three Kingdoms culture become a doctoral research topic for ancient Chinese history majors?"

  Li Cangnong smiled: "Why can't I?"

  Yang Yun was overjoyed, this is great, as long as it can become a research topic, he can properly sponsor funds with corporate identity, so the development design and international promotion of Yi Zhongtian's Three Kingdoms and Dragon Three Kingdoms game will become a national-level formal project.

  He glanced at Zhao Yongping, then looked at Li Cangnong's smiling but speechless face. Yang Yun wanted to speak but stopped himself. He didn't dare ask about the job title evaluation, it seemed too intentional and too blatant...

  Zhao Yongping was well aware of Yang Yun's concerns, and as an intermediary, he could only force himself to ask: "Professor Li... I don't know if staying at People's University to teach will affect the evaluation of your professional title in the future..."

  Li Cang Nong burst out laughing: "Do you know? Among all the teachers in our history department, 80% have a doctoral degree. So if you want to stay and teach here, having a doctoral degree is a necessary condition. Moreover, don't look at us now as just a history department, in the future we will establish a school of history, opportunities and challenges coexist!"

  That's it!

  Yang Yun felt a huge stone fall from his heart, and he put down his mind. What Yizhong Tian valued most should be this. Opportunities and challenges coexist, opportunities and risks are also present. Since Jiangcheng University's quota is over the limit and cannot be evaluated for professional titles, Renmin University's upgraded college will have enough indicators, right?

  Next, the matter of inviting Yi Zhongtian was still mainly handled by Zhao Yongping. After all, he had always been operating and maintaining the relationship network of People's University, where there were many thresholds and tricks to be dealt with, such as who to bribe, what procedures to go through at school, what documents to issue, how to mobilize people, Yang Yun didn't understand any of these things, he just paid the money.

  But this did not affect his second meeting with Yi Zhongtian.

  To make Yi Zhongtian his own, Yang Yun has exhausted his efforts, only hoping that he will not stick his tail up to the sky in the future. Let's appreciate Three Kingdoms as Three Kingdoms, without bringing private goods. While it is possible to beautify traditional Chinese culture, we must not become brainless 50-cent party members. China needs more upright and intelligent voices.

  Yang Yun returned to Jiang City once again, familiar with the roads and customs. This time, he had ample time, so he booked a small private room at a slightly larger restaurant near Jiang University and invited Yi Zhongtian's whole family.

  It just so happens that today is the weekend, and Yi Zhongtian has given his daughter a rare approval to relax for one night, and the whole family goes out to dinner together.

  When discussing matters, one must consider the object of persuasion; in order to persuade Yi Zhongtian, one must first win over his loved ones and daughter.

  Yang Yun carefully set up stools for the two girls, and ordered several dishes to nourish their qi, blood, and brain. The couple said it was a waste of money, but then he personally opened a bottle of Coca-Cola, making the little girl extremely happy.

  Yang Yun smiled and said: "Teacher Yi, your daughter is quite cute, wearing a small pair of glasses, it seems that her academic performance should be very good?"

  "Speaking of which, Yi Zhongtian was very proud: "It's okay, we're preparing her to take the entrance exam for Huashi No. 1 Middle School."

  Wow! This is a famous school!

  Yang Yun exclaimed: "Awesome! I heard that students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology who take the university entrance exam are either admitted to Tsinghua or Peking University!"

  Yi Zhongtian smiled and waved his hand: "It's not that exaggerated, but we really want her to go to Beijing to attend university and broaden her horizons."

  "Very well, the topic has been led to this point," Yang Yun smiled and said: "However, shouldn't it be quite difficult to get into Hua Shi Yi Zhong? If there are other ways to let her attend a good university in Beijing, why bother going far away? Teacher Yi, I have already contacted Li Cang Nong, the director of the History Department at Renmin University. If you are willing to read his Ph.D., you can stay and teach at Renmin University after graduation, participate in work, and evaluate the title of associate professor. Moreover, once your family becomes a Beijing household, universities like Tsinghua and Peking will give priority to students with Beijing hukou, so your child's academic pressure won't be that great. Isn't this way of life easier?"

  The whole family was stunned, this news is too sudden, did not expect that Yang would actually do something so big to recruit Yi Zhongtian, even Yi Zhongtian himself did not think of it, Yang Yun's determination is really that great.

  This made Yi Zhongtian feel even more pressure on himself, and he even began to suspect Yang Yun's true intentions.

  The happiest one was the little girl, who had been under a lot of pressure from her daily studies. As soon as she heard that she would have the chance to go to Beijing, she excitedly said: "Dad, Mom, I'm going to Beijing! I'm going to Beijing!"

  Yi Zhongtian and his lover exchanged a glance, then asked: "Mr. Yang, what's going on here..."

  Yang Yun recounted his conversation with Li Cangong and finally said: "Teacher Yi, I am sincerely inviting you to help me. If you are willing to read Professor Li's doctoral students, our Longteng Company will provide research funding for the study of the Three Kingdoms. You can help me in a legitimate way without delaying your academic research. Moreover, in life, you don't have to worry about anything. If Renmin University doesn't help you solve your housing and family problems, our company will take care of it. Your loved one's job, your child's schooling, all these can be solved, so that you won't have any worries!"

  Renmin University of China, national key discipline in ancient Chinese history, doctoral student of a renowned professor, staying on campus to teach, about to be promoted to associate professor, visible quota for the title, no worries, Beijing household registration, inexplicable sense of superiority...

  The information was too much for Yi Zhongtian, who became somewhat agitated and stepped away from the table with his lover to discuss it outside the door for half a day. They re-entered and hesitantly said: "But I just agreed to Xia Men University's invitation yesterday..."

  What!

  Yang Yun felt dizzy, what rhythm is this? Four days ago when he came, he didn't say he was going to leave. After he returned to the capital and was busy running around, he was actually still intercepted by Xia Men University?

  Seeing Yang Yun's poor complexion, Yi Zhongtian's lover hastily added: "Old Yi just verbally agreed to the other party, and the formalities have not been completed yet!"

  Yang Yun looked at the couple with a melancholy and resentful expression, complaining in her heart, can't you finish speaking once?

  Those who engage in scientific research and teaching really don't understand the mood of entrepreneurs, it's best not to handle formalities, there is still a chance now, let's see who acts faster!

  Yang Yun pulled out a large brick-shaped mobile phone from his bag, walked to the window of the package house, extended the antenna, stretched it outside the window, and dialed a string of numbers. He said, "Old Zhao, Teacher Yi is willing to come to People's University, you hurry up and urge People's University to handle the procedures, Xiamen University is competing with us, we can't let them take the lead!"

  This meal was eaten very happily, in front of his wife and children, Yi Zhongtian and Yang Yun clinked glasses and chatted freely, talking about everything under the sun, chatting happily, drinking to their heart's content, and getting drunk without being intoxicated.

  In the hotel room where Yang Yun was resting, sitting in a rattan chair, brewing two cups of strong tea, lighting up Chinese cigarettes, these two men with a 20-year age difference were like brothers, savoring the tea and chatting.

  He went to the People's University to read for a doctorate, and after graduation, he struggled to stay in school as a teacher. With the expansion of the History College, he was evaluated as an associate professor, and also received project research funding from Longteng Company. He took care of his wife's work and daughter's studies, and Yi Zhongtian had an instinctive vigilance against such good things.

  "Director Yang, for a Three Kingdoms game, as long as you're familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms, that's enough. Any researcher can do it, and even hiring a few history majors would be sufficient. Why did you go to such great lengths to find me?"

  This is Yi Zhongtian's biggest knot and confusion, if he doesn't figure it out, he will be restless.

  But Yang Yun couldn't explain it, saying that you will be very famous in the future? You will mix well? Will you become a renowned expert?

  "All I can say is, 'Teacher Yi, I've heard that your Chinese ancient history class is the most popular in school. You have a unique understanding of the Three Kingdoms, Northern and Southern Dynasties, as well as Qin and Han cultures. Students' evaluations all say that you have progressive ideas, able to interpret history from the latest and trendiest perspectives, using humorous language to comment on obscure historical materials. This is exactly what our Longteng company needs.'"

  For this interpretation, Yi Zhongtian was somewhat arrogant. It was his personality that persisted for decades and finally yielded results after 2000. He used popular and sharp commentary, common humorous language to conquer tens of millions of TV viewers, bringing in a large number of fans.

  Although many people dislike this style and think he is desecrating history, playing with history, and disrespecting history.

  But Yi Zhongtian is still being himself, doing his own thing well, making those who like him like him even more, and making those who don't support him change their minds because of his efforts.

  He has been working hard to improve himself, enhance his personal charm, rather than changing his personality and way of dealing with people to cater to the preferences of a small number of people, this is the persistence of being a refined scholar.

  And it turned out he was right all along!

  Yang Yun seized the opportunity: "Teacher Yi, if this personnel adjustment is successful, why don't we collaborate on a special topic? I'll provide the funding and effort to help you secure project approval, contact publishers, and you can be responsible for conducting research, writing papers, and publishing books. Let's call this topic 'Yi Zhongtian's Insights into the Three Kingdoms'."

  Yi Zhongtian was like being scratched at an itchy spot, couldn't help but feel happy, and also a bit embarrassed: "This isn't quite right, is it?"

  Yang Yun burst out laughing, not knowing how pleased he was: "What's wrong? After completing this project, our Dragon and Tiger's Three Kingdoms game will have already started selling well. At that time, I'll find an advertising company to package the promotion of the Three Kingdoms game and Yi Zhongtian's Three Kingdoms, it will definitely stir up a wave of Three Kingdoms fever in the country!"

  Reading doctoral dissertations, evaluating professional titles, publishing books, appreciating Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and leading the trend of Three Kingdoms craze, this is what he has been dreaming of!

  A flame suddenly rose in Yi Zhongtian's chest, an impulse that he hadn't felt for many years was unexpectedly stirred up by someone.

  He endured humiliation and hardship at Jiangcheng University for eight years, when he thought this life was hopeless, when he was prepared to be a mediocre lecturer for the rest of his life, when he felt guilty towards his wife and daughter for not being able to provide them with a stable and comfortable life, he was suddenly inspired by this young man in front of him to strive again!

  This is simply unimaginable!

  Like a dream, like a mirror.

  His eyes moistened.

  Sending charcoal in snowy weather, knowing the kindness of meeting, respecting the virtuous and yielding to scholars, repaying with one's life!

  At this moment, Yi Zhongtian finally felt that complex emotion just like those famous Three Kingdoms generals he had studied!

  ……

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  On October 18, a plane flying directly from Tokyo to Beijing landed, and a delegation of more than 40 people walked out. There was no red carpet or school children presenting flowers, nor were there many reporters, only a brief meeting at the airport.

  The ice-breaking trip led by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was low-key due to the special and complex international situation.

  However, sensitive media reporters still captured these figures in the capital's restaurants. At first, they carefully published news on small newspapers. When international voices were no longer shouting so loudly, and with the consent of the national propaganda department, the Japanese delegation finally appeared openly and aboveboard in various media outlets.

  Sony, Hitachi and Matsushita, the three precision electronics companies, had in-depth talks with Lenovo, Tongfang and Haier, and the leading technology companies of China and Japan jointly explored the development prospects of emerging computer industries.

  The Japanese Ministry of Education's Three Kingdoms Research Association, Namco Bandai Games Inc., and the Chinese Three Kingdoms Culture Institute co-hosted a Sino-Japanese Three Kingdoms Cultural Exchange Symposium.

  A delegation from Japan's Ministry of Science and Technology visited the Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences, reiterating that science and technology is the primary productive force.

  These news stories frequently appeared in newspapers, filling ordinary domestic citizens with curiosity about the Japanese delegation, and making capitalist powers internationally gnash their teeth in frustration but unable to do anything.

  In politics, countries like Europe and America can block China, but in terms of people-to-people exchanges, no one can stop it.

  For example, the headquarters building of Longteng Entertainment Game Company located at No. 1 Zhongguancun Street welcomed several particularly important guests that day, including Zhu Shuguang from the State Press and Publication Administration, Kobayashi Masao from Japan's Ministry of Education, Nakayama Yasuko, head of the game industry course, and Kudō Akiko from Namco.

  Yang Yun carefully arranged the venue, sharpened his knife, boiled water, and stood at the gate with all employees, full of spirit, waiting in a tight array, confident that he would let the Japanese enter but not leave!