Just turned over a new leaf and became a wise and intelligent student

Chapter 213 The Dragon Slayer Will Not Become a Dragon (4k)

"Auntie, this matter cannot be delayed!"

Tian Gang quickly put down the hand that was holding the teacup, reached out and patted Xu Qingshan on the shoulder, glared at him, and spoke in a very intimate tone.

"Boy, why didn't you tell us about such a big thing!"

"That's right! Are you so reserved? Or do you look down on your teachers?"

"You are the treasure of our School of Mathematics now. If you have any difficulties or problems, you should come to the teachers first. Don't leave them to solve by yourself, understand!"

The teachers at the table spoke one after another, pretending to scold Xu Qingshan, but actually trying to curry favor with him.

"My, my, teachers, I will drink tea instead of wine as a punishment."

Xu Qingshan smiled and offered everyone a cup of tea.

The game went on very smoothly.

Afterwards, the teachers began to show off their talents.

"Qingshan, although your grandmother is in good health now, we at Kyoto University have resources, and we must know how to use them. Tomorrow I will ask someone to arrange a doctor for you at our own Kyoto University First Hospital. Then I will take your uncle and grandmother to see her directly."

"Hey, Qingshan, don't listen to Lao Zhang's nonsense. If this old man who has retired and doesn't work in administration has to step in, where can we put our faces? I'll do it! I have a friend who is the director of our Peking University First Hospital. Let him arrange it for you, no problem!"

"Old Wang, don't brag. Don't forget that my wife is in Beijing University Hospital."

"Alright, alright, all of you, just shut up!"

Tian Gang waved his hand to stop the chaos of these guys.

The main concern is that everyone is talking too loudly and it will affect the old lady's appetite.

Tian Gang could see that Xu Qingshan cared about his grandmother very much. As long as he took good care of the old lady and kept her in good health, Xu Qingshan would definitely not go abroad.

"I'll take care of this, you don't have to worry about it."

Tian Gang said seriously.

"During my last academic meeting, I met an academician of the Academy of Engineering who specializes in pathology and cancer. I will invite him to the Peking University Hospital to see my aunt. I also know an American academician of cytology and medicine at Cornell University in the United States. I will invite him when the time comes."

hiss.

Even though Xu Qingshan had prepared himself mentally, he didn't expect Tian Gang to be so hard-working. He just tried with a basic attack, but Tian Gang immediately counterattacked with a big move.

Although considering Tian Gang's current status and academician level, he does owe some favors for this kind of thing, but compared to being able to keep Xu Qingshan firmly, he thinks these are really small things.

"Teacher, how can this be so embarrassing?"

Xu Qingshan stood up quickly.

He never thought about getting this level of treatment.

But of course it would be better to have it. Being able to let his grandmother receive the world's top treatment is what he wanted to see most after he was reborn.

"What's there to be embarrassed about?"

Tian Gang said seriously.

"To be honest, I was afraid that you would leave. You saw it that day. I didn't have the personality charm to keep any of the students I had. Even Chen Yang, who I trained as my eldest disciple, was only a consideration and he even taught Zhang Wei and the others. Alas."

Tian Gang looked a little melancholy.

"But I feel that they are no match for you. If you really leave one day, I might really feel that I don't have the ambition to teach students anymore."

"I know you chose Yuanpei, but you can be my student not only in the School of Mathematics, but also in the School of Mathematics. You can choose your advisor in the direction of Yuanpei. If you are interested in mathematics and there is something I know, you can find me."

"If it's an area I'm good at, as long as you're interested in learning, feel free to come find me."

"Although this may put a lot of pressure on you, I hope you can support the future of Huaxia Mathematics."

Tian Gang did not speak in an educational way.

He spoke to Xu Qingshan in a calm and equal tone.

When Xu Qingshan was able to prove the general form of the twin prime conjecture, Tian Gang had already placed Xu Qingshan on the same level as himself as a mathematical researcher.

At this time.

The relationship between them is not that of teacher and student, nor that of an academician and a freshman, but purely that of two mathematical researchers.

"Eat first. After dinner, I want to talk to you alone."

Tian Gang patted Xu Qingshan on the shoulder, sat down, and looked a little melancholy.

Tian Gang's words also stirred the emotions of the other teachers present. After that, the conversation at the dinner table was all about daily life, and no one brought the topic to academic and educational aspects.

Xu Qingshan was in a good mood while eating, and the old lady was very happy too.

This group of teachers, who were said by their youngest son to be the best in the country, had such an attitude towards their grandson. Although the old lady didn't know what extraordinary things her grandson had done, she knew that her grandson was on the right path and was doing very well.

Donglaishun’s mutton is really great.

The Michelin of mutton skewers and the Black Pearl of hot pot hot pot are not named in vain.

This mutton hotpot is made with carefully selected ingredients, crispy sugar garlic, fragrant seasoning, and a hot pot that is very tasty.

The mutton is fat but not greasy, lean but not dry, cooked in one dip and never gets old. This mutton roll is made only with the tender meat from the top of the head, the big three forks, the small three forks, the ground part, and the cucumber strips.

Even the old lady, who usually doesn't eat much, ate half a pound more today, not knowing whether it was because she was in a good mood or because the mutton from Donglaishun was so good.

The dinner is over.

Xu Qingshan asked his uncle to take his grandmother back to the hotel first, and watched the other teachers leave. Then he and Tian Gang beside him strolled around Zhongguancun, chatting while digesting their food.

Xu Qingshan didn't expect this either.

After coming to Beijing, the first time I went on a walking date with a stranger was with an old man.

If Tian Gang knew what Xu Qingshan was thinking, he would definitely want to knock him on the head.

What old man?
I'm only 51 years old! I'm in my prime!
"Qingshan, don't feel too burdened."

Tian Gang lowered his head and looked pleasing to the eye.

He looks like a middle-aged man with a lot on his mind, not at all like a Chinese academician who should be full of vigor and vitality at this age.

You know, he was a great man who won the Waterman Award at the age of 36, the Veblen Award at the age of 38, and was named a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences at the age of 43.

If most people could achieve such an achievement, they would walk with the wind.

But Tian Gang is no longer the high-spirited Tian Gang who just returned to China. 09 Gang is the one who is heartbroken because of the decision made by the first generation of disciples.

Fortunately, Xu Qingshan gave him psychological comfort.

"It's okay even if you don't stay in the country in the future. I'm just trying my best."

Tian Gang and Xu Qingshan were walking and chatting on the street.

"There are many things I just hope you do, but I won't force you to do them, because I have experienced the same thing myself in the past, and I can't let myself become the person I once hated." Tian Gang revealed his true feelings, and Xu Qingshan heard some details.

"Teacher, are you talking about Mr. Qiu?"

"Well, I won't hide it from you."

Tian Gang said with a very melancholy expression.

"You also know that he has been involved in academic scandals more than once or twice. In fact, he has made demands on almost all of the students who worked for him."

Xu Qingshan listened quietly to Tian Gang talking about the old events that happened decades ago.

"He believes that everything we have as students is given by him, and that our achievements are only possible because of his guidance and orders. Therefore, whether it is our research direction or development path, we must follow his arrangements. He has a strong desire for control."

Tian Gang did not use very bad words to describe his mentor, with whom he had a great conflict.

In fact, if the teacher had not been the first to fire the attack because of his dissatisfaction with himself and Kyoto University, Tian Gang was not willing to attack or even mention his mentor.

"After I had made some achievements, I wanted to pursue my own direction and field, but he refused. He said that if I was betraying my master and insisted on doing it on my own, I would not be able to get his recommendation letter."

"He asked me to devote my whole heart to his research."

Tian Gang smiled helplessly and bitterly.

"Later, I compromised. It turned out that he had a keen sense of smell. The results he guided me to achieve helped me successfully obtain teaching positions at Princeton, Stony Brook University of New York, and the Courant Institute of New York University. I was also invited to give a 90-minute plenary speech at the International Congress of Mathematicians held in Kyoto, Japan in 45."

"But I later found my own way, worked in the field I wanted to work in, achieved my own success, and then returned to China. I have always believed that I will never be like him."

Tian Gang turned around and spoke seriously to Xu Qingshan.

"I don't know if you will believe me, but I don't hate him. He did lead me to a higher and broader path. The difference between him and me is just the difference between two schools of thought, two academic paths, two development concepts, and two educational concepts."

"I think we should try to create a relaxed environment so that young people can feel more at ease and do better research. To establish such an environment, we need to have enough respect for research, attach importance to research, and use academic standards as the only criterion for judging whether a young person is doing well or not. Scholars who do well must pay attention to creating more opportunities for young people, rather than just starting from their own research and letting young people do some work to contribute to their research. More importantly, they should let them be independent and develop faster and better. Young people must be able to do things with peace of mind, not follow the trend, think independently, work hard, and strive for good and original results. Instead of following others to pick up some bargains."

Xu Qingshan was silent.

He understood clearly what Tian Gang meant.

In fact, it directly points to the incident that happened when Mr. Qiu’s students were criticized by Perelman.

From Xu Qingshan's perspective, Tian Gang's idea was not wrong.

When Qiu's students were rejected at the International Congress of Mathematics, it did cause a lot of academic controversy and scandals, because their actions were undoubtedly to take advantage of Perelman's proof of the Poincare conjecture and do some supplementary proof work to get the same treatment.

For academics, this is just plagiarism and is disgusting.

But as a student, Tian Gang could not personally accuse the other party even though he was criticized by Mr. Qiu.

"Since I really found my own way and gained a place in the world in 90, I have returned to China every year to attend the 'Geometric Analysis Seminar' organized by our school and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. In 91, I was hired as a professor at Peking University and Jinling University. Every year, I try to squeeze out time to come back and stay for two or three months, using seminars and lectures to introduce the current status of research at home and abroad to young people in China. I have participated in many activities and never received a penny."

Seeing Xu Qingshan's expression change, Tian Gang decided to strike while the iron was hot.

In fact, he seldom spoke so much to his students, but Xu Qingshan was different. This was a night pearl that was already shining brightly.

"In 98, after a long discussion with Lao Zhang, I proposed that Peking University hold a special mathematics lecture and organize a group of high-level Chinese mathematicians who studied in the United States to return to China to give lectures. In 99, when I participated in the review meeting of the National Natural Science Foundation of China for the first time, I found that our country's basic education and the training of mathematical reserve forces were insufficient. I proposed to strengthen middle school mathematics education, learn from the experience of the previous big brother, and start to prepare to train young mathematicians in Peking University. In 03, Lao Zhang and I started to work hard again, planning to build a mathematics center that belongs to us, has Chinese characteristics, and is international in Weiming Hubei, facing the world and developing Chinese mathematics."

"I did it. I built it, and it also attracted many famous people to visit the center, to our Peking University, to Huaxia, and to bring us the world's most cutting-edge academic directions and information."

"Green Mountain."

Tian Gang turned around and looked at Xu Qingshan very seriously.

"I said all this not to establish a certain image for myself, nor to convince you of anything."

Xu Qingshan didn't say anything, he just nodded.

"There are only two of us here. We don't need to worry about teacher-student relationships or hierarchy."

Tian Gang stared at Xu Qingshan.

"I sincerely hope that you will firmly choose mathematics in the future, stay in Huaxia, and continue to build our Huaxia mathematics, so as not to let our country fall behind in mathematics."

“Basic science is the potential foundation for the development of a country’s industry, and mathematics is the potential foundation for the development of basic science.”

"We can't keep letting others hold us back. We will eventually become stronger. I don't know if I can see that day if I work hard all my life, but I see hope in you."

Tian Gang reached out and placed his hand on Xu Qingshan's shoulder; his hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds.

"Study mathematics, Qingshan, and continue your research. Let us take the lead in world mathematics!"

"After that day, Academician Wang Yuan actually called me and talked to me for a long time."

“But I think, maybe you are not a successor, you can be a promoter.”

Tian Gang had a serious expression and was not joking.

"Promise me that you will study and do math well."

Xu Qingshan pondered for a moment.

Looking at this teacher who was quite controversial in the past few years, although the time they had met was not long, Xu Qingshan truly felt from him the sincerity to cultivate talents for the country and train top mathematical scholars.

Xu Qingshan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

can only say.

Tian Gang is indeed very cunning.

He showed great kindness to Xu Qingshan right from the start and spared no effort to help Xu Qingshan solve his grandmother's cancer problem.

Now I am making this seemingly simple request with true feelings.

Who says academicians won’t engage in psychological warfare?

Get out of here!
Xu Qingshan nodded.

"Teacher, I can't promise you that I will only study mathematics in the future, but I promise you that I will never give up mathematics in the future. Moreover, I will never stay abroad, and I may not even consider going abroad."

Tian Gang breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't get the most ideal answer, he was relieved to get such an answer.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Tian Gang murmured.

"Thank you very much for your help today."

Xu Qingshan bowed slightly and said.

"I also promise you that if I can do it, I will bring those honors back to our China one by one."

"it is good!"

In terms of life span, although Tian’s achievements are not as good as Qiu’s, from the perspective of national mathematics construction, Tian’s contribution is not small, and he has indeed continuously cultivated talents in the subject.

Finally, I would like to recommend my good friend’s new book, Longwen, it is very good!
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(End of this chapter)