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

Chapter 429 Who is this uncle?
“Xu, this is different.”

Joshua replied miserably.

"Why is it different?"

Xu Qingshan said seriously.

"The reputation you have now is something I could never have with you. There are so many outstanding students around the world who want to join your team and become a part of your team."

Joshua sighed, but the more he sighed, the more bitterness on his face became.

"As for me, not only am I increasingly marginalized in academia, but I can no longer catch up with my students even before they graduate."

“For many years, I have been thinking about a question: in this future world dominated by technology, is it possible to create a company that is conducive to entrepreneurship and university inclusion in a broader ecosystem, which can have a positive impact on human society rather than harm it?”

"Now the world's technology giants, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, they have acquired and invested in a large number of innovative start-ups, swallowed them up, and at the same time tried their best to attract outstanding academic talents from universities with attractive salaries to ensure their leadership in the field. Professional knowledge, wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of a few companies. They are completely monopolizing."

Joshua may not have found a friend with whom he could discuss this topic for a long time.

Facing Xu Qingshan, whom he had just met, he poured out his grievances.

"I actually hate the kind of society that divides humans into the elite and the ordinary people, and the 2% minority determines how technology makes profits."

"That feeling made me very confused. I didn't know whether my efforts in science and technology were for the sake of humanity or for those in high positions."

"Okay, I know my thinking is naive."

Joshua lowered his head and looked at the grass and trees under the Great Wall.

The two of them were sitting on the steps of the Great Wall at this time. There were not many people climbing the Great Wall today. By sitting here, they could enjoy the scenery without blocking other people's way.

"Maybe you are right. I am just an escapee who longs for utopia."

Joshua's voice seemed to be contained in his mouth, and others could hardly hear it clearly.

But Xu Qingshan's five senses are superior to ordinary people, so he can naturally hear it. He raised his eyebrows.

"Joshua, I never said you were a cop out. On the contrary, I think you are a pure fighter. I admire you very much. I think I can take you to see a place."

"Where?"

"Just follow me."

Xu Qingshan took Joshua down the mountain, drove the car himself, and took them to the Longjiang base.

However, Xu Qingshan did not take Joshua to visit Xiaomi or Meituan. Instead, he took him to the incubation floor and took him on a cursory tour to see those small and medium-sized innovative and entrepreneurial teams.

However, Joshua's expression did not change at all. After watching it, the two returned to the cafeteria.

"Joshua, what do you think of my startup base?"

After Xu Qingshan recommended a few dishes with more popular tastes to Joshua, he asked while eating.

“I’m sorry, Xu, I don’t see the difference between this and Google, they are both investments.”

Joshua's expression was very reluctant.

Xu Qingshan always felt that the old man was about to cry.

He immediately interjected.

"Joshua, I want you to feel the atmosphere. You can think of my base as an integrated enterprise that provides all kinds of technical support to other startup teams with insufficient resources or companies that are unable to establish their own functional departments."

Xu Qingshan said seriously.

"If you think about it in a more general way, I'm setting up an AI research base, just like my current base, to provide AI technology to companies that can't afford to build their own AI departments."

As Xu Qingshan spoke, Joshua looked up, thoughtful.

"I have enough academic influence and funding to attract the most talented scholars like you on the planet. We can support you and help you continue to maintain your passion in the academic direction you love most. You will never be buried. All we need is a portion of your translational results and a short period of guidance time every month."

"And I know you are disgusted with the application of AI in the military. I also heard from Jessica that you are facing pressure from all sides in Canada. I can promise you that I will never force you to serve in the military. You can keep your pace for the rest of your life and change the world to make work, life and society better."

Xu Qingshan talked about his ideas and thoughts, and Joshua's eyes became brighter and brighter.

"Joshua, we share the same ideals, and I need your help."

But Joshua's eyes brightened briefly before quickly dimming.

"Xu, I"

Joshua was hesitant, so Xu Qingshan simply used his ultimate move.

"I'm going to be honest with you. I'm planning to set up my own research university. I'm really optimistic about your field, so I'm formally inviting you to join my Institute for Advanced Studies."

"For the sake of the Riemann hypothesis, can you give me some trust?"

Xu Qingshan didn't expect Joshua to be so autistic.

I might as well not talk to him in so many roundabout ways and just make the invitation straight to the point.

He could see through Joshua's character. This old man actually had a people-pleasing personality.

He also struggles with rejecting other people's requests.

Joshua looked at Xu Qingshan, sighed deeply, and replied.

"Okay, for your sake I can join your institute. I am indeed having a hard time staying there, but I also hope you can promise me that if one day our philosophies become different, you can allow me to leave."

"That's natural."

Xu Qingshan smiled and extended his hand towards Joshua.

"Welcome to Qingshan Institute, Joshua."

Joshua shook Xu Qingshan's hand sadly.

To be honest, he was not optimistic about the school that Xu Qingshan wanted to run, because an excellent research university could never be established by one or two people.

At least that's the case in North America.

After sending Joshua, who was worried, back to the hotel, Xu Qingshan returned to his office. The fact that he could spare such concentrated time to receive Joshua showed that Xu Qingshan valued him very much.

You should know that when Sun Nan came back, Xu Qingshan only spent an afternoon discussing the performance of AI control chips with him.

Leaning back on the ergonomic chair in the office, Xu Qingshan let out a long sigh.

“It’s really not that easy to run a good school.”

“Just meeting with these scholars takes up most of the time.”

Xu Qingshan curled his lips.

"No wonder Mr. Zhou's scientific research achievements are not that high. It seems that being a principal is not necessarily a good thing."

"I will be mainly responsible for the Institute of Advanced Studies at that time. As for the market management of Qingshan University, I will also need to find a suitable president."

Xu Qingshan lamented that it was impossible for him to spend his time on administrative management.

Xu Qingshan raised his hand and massaged his temple. He was a little annoyed now.

The scholar resources that I have contacted and responded to so far are still far from meeting my ideal talent standards of Aoyama Institute for Advanced Studies and Aoyama University.

He found that he seemed to have overestimated his influence.

If he invites others at this time to discuss project cooperation or development in other fields, there will be countless top teams and laboratories that will come to him and seek cooperation.

But when it comes to job-hopping, many people give up the idea.

Because although Xu Qingshan has been highly recognized by the academic community for his academic ability, he is also widely respected for his educational ability.

But he had no experience in running a school. Running a school and doing research are two completely different things.

Even the presidents of the world's top universities do not dare to guarantee that they can build an excellent research university from scratch.

Xu Qingshan sighed deeply and let out all the pressure that had accumulated in his heart.

If there is really no way to complete the advancement of all subjects in a short period of time, then he needs to first highlight the signboard of mathematics.

However, he currently has too many projects and his energy is somewhat dispersed. It is not realistic to complete an academic achievement of such importance as the Riemann hypothesis in a short period of time.

If Qingshan Institute for Advanced Study wants to gain a foothold in the world and be fully recognized by the mainstream academic circle, it cannot rely on Xu Qingshan alone.

But let’s not talk about the academic level of domestic mathematics scholars. Even the difficulty of recruiting them is extremely difficult.

Where do so many highly qualified scholars who are unemployed at home come from in this world?

Just when Xu Qingshan was at a loss.

He received a call from across the ocean.

Rubbing his brows, Xu Qingshan answered the international call.

"Sir Deligne, is there anything I can help you with?"

Xu Qingshan has been too busy recently and has had less communication with Princeton.

In his impression, Mr. Deligne was still the rather old-fashioned but quite kind old man.

Mr. Deligne is recognized worldwide as the top scholar who is closest to solving the Riemann hypothesis. Xu Qingshan was able to come up with 100 reasons for him to call him.

"Hey, Xu, why do you sound very tired?"

Deligne made a silencing gesture to the teacher in front of him, waved his hand to shoo away Bangbie's hand that was trying to grab the phone as if to shoo away a fly, and patiently communicated with Xu Qingshan.

"I am indeed a little tired. After all, you know, I have a lot of work to do recently."

"Excuse me, does Sir Deligne have any questions about the proof of the Riemann hypothesis?"

Xu Qingshan remained polite and courteous, but this hidden alienation made Deligne a little unhappy.

"Your proof is perfect. I don't have any problem with it. I only have a problem with your address. Xu, has our relationship become so distant?"

Xu Qingshan shook his head helplessly.

Foreigners are foreigners, just ask if you have any questions.

"Mr. Pierre, this is my respect for you."

"Okay, I have something important to tell you."

Deligne said seriously.

"You said."

“I’m planning on leaving Princeton.”

"what?"

"I said I was going to resign from Princeton."

Xu Qingshan couldn't quite believe his ears.

You know, Pierre Deligne has already obtained a tenured position at Princeton, which is the ultimate goal of most top mathematical researchers on the planet.

But now he actually said he was going to resign?
After a brief surprise, Xu Qingshan quickly calmed down. He thought about it and figured it out.

At the beginning, Perelman even refused to accept the prize money. Over the years, there have been many big names in the mathematics community who have refused to accept top awards.

All I can say is that the world of geniuses is not that easy to understand.

Maybe Sir Alex was just in a whim. Anyway, with his level and strength, even if he resigned and wanted to go back on his word, Princeton would open its doors to welcome him home.

"Oh yeah, it's not just me, Xin Kang and Enrique are also planning to resign with me."

Xu Qingshan:
"Pierre, are you sure you're not calling the president's office at Princeton, but me?"

Xu Qingshan suddenly thought of another possibility. He sat up straight with his heart pounding, but he could only think about it. He didn't think it would really happen, so there was no need to ask.

"Xu, I'm serious."

Seeing that Xu Qingshan had no idea at all, Deligne had no choice but to take the initiative to propose it.

"We heard that you plan to establish your own research university in China. We are all quite interested in China, huh?"

Xu Qingshan felt like his head was about to explode at this moment.

My scalp is itchy.

We are all smart people, so he could naturally hear the hidden meaning of Deligne's words.

These three can be regarded as academic giants no matter where they are placed.

Although I have made the decision, I still have to maintain my dignity as a senior.

Deligne was straightforward enough and gave himself a way out.

Xu Qingshan answered immediately.

"If my school could have the honor of inviting you, I would probably wake up laughing in my dreams. Wait, Pierre, let me check the calendar first."

"what?"

"I need to confirm whether today is April 4st or not. Are you guys making fun of me?"

While Xu Qingshan was chatting with Deligne, there was a noisy sound from the other end of the phone.

It seemed that someone was arguing with someone on Deligne's side, and Deligne was silent.

After a moment, the phone rang again.

But this voice made Xu Qingshan feel very unfamiliar.

"Hey, kid, is there a job in your school that's good enough for an 83-year-old guy?"

The old but powerful voice made Xu Qingshan a little confused.

But since Xu Qingshan was able to get Deligne's cell phone, he naturally wouldn't be so stupid as to think that the other party was just an ordinary old man.

"Maybe my school is lacking such a respected principal."

Xu Qingshan said casually.

"Then leave it to me, and I'll go take a look."

The result was beyond Xu Qingshan's expectation. The other party agreed without any hesitation, as if Xu Qingshan had taken advantage of him. After that, he hung up the phone.

Xu Qingshan looked at the hung-up phone page and listened to the busy tone of the ended call, feeling a little puzzled.

No?

Uncle, who are you?

Why are you so arrogant?
However, since he is a friend of Sir Alex Ferguson, his level should not be too bad, right? At least he should be at the level of a four-major winner?
Putting this matter behind him, Xu Qingshan felt that his body had regained its vitality.

Xu Qingshan felt relieved when he thought that a group of three world-class mathematicians were coming to visit his place and that he might be able to keep them here.

(End of this chapter)