Chapter 1616 Dinner Exchange Meeting 4
The theme of the Nobel Prize Ceremony Dinner cannot always be business discussions. And now that the two parties have reached a cooperation, and have basically explained why the two parties have cooperated so quickly, it is time to discuss some other matters.
Moreover, Bao Zixuan also wants to use this opportunity to get to know more top engineers; even if he cannot use them for his own use, it is an achievement to be able to cooperate on certain projects.
Besides, it was impossible to hang around the king all the time, and the two sides didn't have so many topics to talk about.
Bao Zixuan had just chatted with an engineer and alumnus when an unexpected person appeared in front of him.
Joseph Brodsky wanted to have a chat with him, although he didn't know what the Nobel Prize winner for literature meant. But on this occasion, the face that should be given should still be given. Even if Heiyun Group is not involved in the field of literary publishing, some people are still worth making friends with.
The role played by literati at critical moments is definitely greater than imagined.
As a Russian-speaking poet, Brodsky became famous at a young age and established his position in the underground literary circle of Leningrad very early. He was a guest of the literary godmother Akhmatova's family and was deeply respected. His collection of poems was translated and published abroad, with the great poet Auden writing a preface, which attracted the attention of British and American Slavic academic circles. Isaiah Berlin said that reading Brodsky's poems in Russian, "you can see a genius from the very beginning."
It can be said that his attainments in the field of poetry are definitely at the level of contemporary masters; otherwise, the Nobel Committee would not have recognized him. The legendary experience is just a propaganda tool, and it is not enough for him to win the Nobel Prize.
If you want to win awards, you must have real skills. Otherwise, there will be no credibility at all in the future, and that would go against Mr. Nobel’s wishes and original intentions! It is not that easy for an award to gain universal recognition from the international community. The authority that is so uncertain will never change just because of one person.
In other words, he does have real talent and learning.
Bao Zixuan smiled and said: "Congratulations, Mr. Brodsky! To be honest, I am very sorry that I have not read your works before. Because I am not very interested in literature. But I think after going back this time , you must study it seriously. After all, your status is different now, and as a father, you must explain more knowledge to your children."
Although I don’t know what kind of personality the other party has, as a literary man, he should still have some pride. Therefore, it is better to tell the truth about many things, and there is no need to be so hypocritical. Besides, he is a Nobel Prize winner, so there is really no need to feel sad that someone has not read his works, even if this person is the richest man in the world.
This answer made Brodsky very comfortable. The other person really had a male personality from science and engineering, and it might be difficult to change in this life. But it is relatively easy to communicate with such people.
Brodsky smiled and said: "Thank you Mr. Bao for your sincerity and your future support. If your child is interested in poetry, you can send it to me. I will do my best next time."
Although it is not necessarily true that a famous teacher will produce a good disciple. But the teacher’s starting point is high, and the students will not be far behind. Brodsky was definitely not a person who wanted to follow the crowd, otherwise he would not have been expelled from the country and expelled from his nationality. The other party didn't even care about power; and since he was not short of money, he wouldn't want to teach poetry to the richest man's children because of this.
Not everyone has the honor to have the Nobel Prize in Literature for you as a teacher. If something goes wrong, there must be a monster, and the other party must be asking for something.
Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Thank you very much. I believe that my wife will be very happy if my child can learn poetry and literature from Mr. Brodsky."
In fact, it is too early to say this now, after all, my daughter has just learned to speak; but it is not bad to make a reservation in advance. At least it's an explanation to his wife. As a father, he doesn't just care about everything. I have found a Nobel Prize winner in literature to teach poetry and literature to children. Is there any better teacher than this!
Suddenly it occurred to me that this might be an opportunity. Recruiting some professionals to teach Heiyun children various skills will be a huge attraction for any parent.
A world swimming champion came over to give swimming lessons. If anyone's piano is famous, ask him to teach piano. Maybe it’s really the same idea. Children’s active learning is one aspect. The most important thing is that the parents of their children would definitely prefer their offspring to receive the best education. Brodsky gave him an idea. It doesn't matter if he spends more money; as long as he can recruit talents through children, it is worth spending no matter how high the price is.
Brodsky said cautiously: "I have a merciless request. I think only Mr. Bao in the world can help me. There is really no way to disturb you; I know it is a bit rash, and I don't even know what I have for you. Value. But this may be the only opportunity. I really don’t want to give up, and most importantly, I’m not willing to give up!”
Hearing this, Bao Zixuan knew what the other party was doing. It must have something to do with the Soviet Union, otherwise there would still be many people willing to help him as a new Nobel Prize winner.
Money is only one aspect, you may not be able to use it anytime. Help you speak up and stand up for you when you encounter difficulties; aren't you just returning the favor!
Brodsky is not easy either. In order to help himself, he is even willing to become a teacher for his children. This kind of friendship is rare, at least the attitude has been shown.
Moreover, the current Soviet Union is not in the Brezhnev period, or after Goliath came to power; things are relatively mild and not that strong. Therefore, although the decisions of the predecessor will not be easily overturned, everything can be negotiated.
Bao Zixuan thought for a while and said: "There is an old saying in China that meeting someone is destined to meet you. If Mr. Brodsky has any difficulties, you might as well just tell him. As long as I can help you, I will not refuse."
Don't dare to say too harshly. For things that you can't even kill yourself, it's better not to touch it, so as not to cause trouble for yourself.
Brodsky finally felt relieved when he heard that Bao Zixuan was willing to help. For others, this is definitely not possible. But as long as the person in front of me wants to help, there is absolutely no problem. This is also the reason why he is shameless and wants to chat with the other party.
Brodsky said very seriously: "Mr. Bao, although I left the Soviet Union, my family has always been in China. It has been 15 years and I have never met them. Therefore, if I want to meet them, it is best to bring them Take it out."
The ideological contest between the East and the West during the Cold War shone a bright light on him and created his prominent reputation as an exiled poet. This was a bittersweet fate he received. He went into exile in the West in 1972 and has never returned to his motherland since then. The family could not be reunited until their death.
It is completely normal to want to see your family now. When you achieve success and fame, if you don’t have family members to share it with you, even if you gain the world, what fun will you have?
Just getting people out may be difficult for other people, but for Bao Zixuan and Heiyun Group, it's not a big deal. But now that Brodsky had just won the Nobel Prize for Literature, his goal was so obvious that his family members also felt the same way. He must be the focus of the Soviet KGB. If the top brass in Moscow find out that he was the one who took the person away and reunited the family, even if he doesn't say anything, he will definitely have opinions in his heart.
Anyone who is good can do it, it shows that you are capable. But then I thought about it, it was also a good opportunity for this Nobel Prize winner to work for me. Regardless of salary and remuneration, it seems that he died of heart disease in later generations; if he had family members with him, he might have been able to survive.
Bao Zixuan thought for a moment and whispered in Hebrew: "I can do it, but they can only live in Xiangjiang and absolutely cannot go to the United States. Because Heiyun Group can only let them come to Xiangjiang in the name of work. And requested The Soviet authorities only issued them passports and visas to go to Hong Kong."
"As for whether they want to come over, you need to write a personal letter explaining the situation. At least the family must trust them, otherwise I won't cooperate and things won't get done."
"But this requires about half a year of transition. You can't just recruit an employee and bring the whole family to the headquarters. The KGB is very smart. If it really detects something, then your chance to meet your family will be really far away. "
"Of course there is another way to sneak into the United States. I don't want to hide it from you. There are still some related channels. And with your strength and status in the world, it is still easy for your family to obtain American citizenship. But in case the KGB wants to scare the monkeys. , then it will be difficult to guarantee the safety of your family.”