Chapter 194 Departure, World Congress of Mathematicians
A suburb of Langley, on the border of Virginia and Washington, D.C., United States.
Two buildings hidden in a bustling business district. In a spacious and bright office in the New Headquarter Building to the west, Director Burns is listening to a report.
"...The Chinese mathematician Qiao Yu you just mentioned solved the Riemann Hypothesis, so this is great?"
"Yes, the Riemann Hypothesis is one of the most important problems in mathematics."
"So will this issue have any negative impact on national security? For example, if China has the answer to this question, will it pose some threat to us?"
"Well, in fact, it cannot be understood that way. To put it simply, the answer to this question is open to the world. The ones who check whether the answer is correct are American mathematicians. It just means that it is solved..."
"Oh, needless to say, I see what you mean. He is a theoretical mathematician."
"Yes!"
"Well, I know that although Johnson is a professional, this problem is not that simple. We don't need to offend China now because of a theoretical mathematician.
What they like to do most is to disclose their research results to the world, just like science has no borders, right? So there is no need to be so nervous, just relax. ”
"But..."
"No but, we all know this is not a good time. Of course we can try to persuade him to stay. After all, this is a wonderful country with a freer communication environment.
So you can think of ways from this aspect. After all, this Qiao Yu is so young, maybe you can find a way to let him know how beautiful this place is. Are you right? ”
"Of course, it's a good idea."
"Then let's do it." Burns finally nodded and determined the general direction.
He does not need to be responsible for specific affairs. In fact, it is similar all over the world. Professional matters are done by deputies.
But he needs to grasp the general direction and restrain those professional deputies. After all, these professionals often don’t have much perspective on the big picture.
Although Burns doesn't understand mathematics, he understands the current situation! Are you kidding me? At this time, are you going to anger China for a mathematical genius who is engaged in theory?
Do you really think it’s still twenty years ago? He didn't want to be in this position and have to take the blame for something like this before his butt was even hot.
Even if we really want to do something, at least we have to wait until Arlington County can really stand up.
A bunch of pig teammates!
……
China, Beijing.
Qiao Yu really didn't care about how Frank was doing or whether he was registered somewhere.
There's nothing he can do about it, he's been living too much lately. There was no time to think about any other messy things.
Almost all the things accumulated on the Xiaoyu computing platform have been completed. There is still about half a month until the World Congress of Mathematicians starts on July 23.
So Qiao Yu thought about going back to Star City again.
After all, everything that should be done in the capital has been done. The visa to attend the World Congress of Mathematicians was also obtained.
Even if the Xiaoyu computing platform has not fully met the predetermined requirements, it is because the computing institute is incompetent and has nothing to do with him.
Speaking of which, he hasn't visited his hometown for a long time. It's definitely not to return home in fine clothes or to continue dating.
The main reason was to deliver the manuscript to Zhou Shuang. Not to mention it's summer vacation. It is only natural for students to go home during the holidays.
The most important thing is that whether it is Yanbei or Huaqing, Qiao Yu feels that he really can't stay any longer.
Professors come to visit him almost every day and discuss various mathematical problems with him. For example, the future development direction of mathematics under the modal axiom system.
Qiao Yu felt like his head was dizzy.
Especially those who worked on partial differential equations really made Qiao Yu feel speechless. I actually want to convert the solution of the partial differential equation into a geometric flow problem on the modal path Γ.
According to these professors, many solutions to partial differential equations can be treated by methods of separation of variables or eigendecomposition methods, for example based on Fourier or eigenmode decomposition.
In a sense, the generalized modal axiom system provides a natural framework to treat these eigenmodes as basis vectors of the modal space.
In this way, the modal path Γ can theoretically be further introduced to quantify the relationship between these modes, and even geometrically model nonlinear terms.
Qiao Yu thought what they said made sense, but the problem was that he had no interest in partial differential equations.
However, Tian Dao also conducted research on partial differential equations. Therefore, many of the people who come to visit are fellow disciples. These people may be his helpers in the future, so it’s hard to catch up, and it’s a headache to chat with him...
Under this situation, if he could go home with Qiao Xi, he could successfully avoid these professors who were eager for knowledge and have a perfect summer vacation.
To put it bluntly, enjoying Xia Keke's admiring gaze and praising him with the soft and waxy voice of a southern potato is much more comfortable than being harassed by a group of professors every day?
It's a pity that Tian Yanzhen rejected it, and his words directly destroyed all his little thoughts.
"Do you still want to go to the conference in Philadelphia? Do you still want to get the bonus?"
"Of course I want to go. Maybe I can win the Fields Medal! Grandpa Shi said that he wants to see me win the award with his own eyes."
"That's it. Do you think that if you go to Philadelphia, you just need to fly there and fly back? You will have classes in two days."
"Going to class again?"
"Well, some courses on safety and thinking when going out. In short, it is always good for you to learn more."
"Um... are they similar to those confidential courses before? It won't be that teacher Wen who will teach me again, right?"
"No. Don't ask so many questions, you will know the day after tomorrow."
"Can I ask who invited the teacher this time?" Qiao Yu asked.
"Over there, Chief Engineer Yu. Your algorithm was mentioned in the report submitted by Chief Engineer Yu. The original words are that the mathematical analysis method you created will greatly speed up the moon landing project.
At the same time, it will play a huge role in promoting the future development of China's aerospace engineering and new materials. So when you go to Philadelphia this time, not only will you take safety courses, but you will also have someone to protect you. ”
Tian Yanzhen said casually. Apparently he was also taken in for questioning. I even saw the report from the chief engineer.
Qiao Yu nodded, and some past events when dealing with Yu Yanjiang came to mind. Although his mentor told him that the chief engineer was stingy, the boss was still very discerning.
Well, in short, it is more interesting to learn knowledge in class than to talk about mathematics with a bunch of professors.
The teacher Wen who gave him a course on confidentiality left a very deep impression on Qiao Yu. The professional knowledge is very profound and various cases are readily available.
This made Qiao Yu even look forward to the next course. After all, knowing this, I have a lot more things to talk about with those ignorant guys.
But after thinking about it, Qiao Yu asked seriously: "Um, Director Tian, does Mr. Yu mean that there might be any danger if I go to a conference?"
Tian Yanzhen replied directly: "Don't worry, your ability to attend the conference this time has been specifically discussed in a special meeting. For safety reasons, we still need to nip it in the bud.
But if you really make Xiaoyu Computing Platform famous after your trip this time, it will be more difficult to go out next time. So it will definitely be good for you to communicate more in the limited time.
Okay, if you want to go back to Star City, you can wait until you come back from Philadelphia and I'll grant you a week's leave. It's okay. Just go and do whatever you need to do. I'll be going out later. ”
Qiao Yu nodded, and his mood instantly improved.
There was a special meeting to discuss whether he could attend the World Congress of Mathematicians... Well, this probably means that he is now a big shot, right?
"Is there anything else?" Tian Yanzhen asked, looking at the student who still refused to leave despite the eviction order.
"Well...it's actually nothing, I just wanted to ask if my security level is quite high now?"
"Do your research carefully and don't spend every day trying to find out what is available or not!" Tian Yanzhen scolded.
"Oh!" Qiao Yu turned around and went out, and his mentor's faint voice came from behind.
"When you go out this time, the security level is higher than that of Mr. Yuan! You have also specially arranged invisible protection personnel. Are you satisfied?"
Hearing Director Tian's words, Qiao Yu turned around and glanced at Director Tian. My mood became even more exciting.
He hasn't done any research in sensitive areas yet, yet he is being treated like this! What if he becomes the person in charge of some important research project in the future?
After all, being taken seriously means making more money!
……
Tian Yanzhen was talking about the day after tomorrow, but the next day Tian Yanzhen called Qiao Yu into the office again and introduced two people to him.
From Qiao Yu's perspective, one was an old man who looked about forty years old, and the other was a young man in his twenties.
"Come on, Qiao Yu, let me introduce you. This is Zheng Xiwen, who is mainly responsible for some of your safety training during this period. This is Zhang Mingyu. They will be with you as ordinary scientific research entourage during the Philadelphia conference."
As soon as he entered the door, Tian Yanzhen introduced the two of them before Qiao Yu could take a second look.
"Hello, Teacher Zheng, Hello, Teacher Zhang." Qiao Yu immediately said hello politely. After all, they are the security personnel around them.
"Hello, Qiao Yu. But what Academician Tian just said is not comprehensive. In fact, it is not just during the Philadelphia conference. From today on, the two of us will be with you."
The older Zheng Xiwen said with a smile. Zhang Mingyu next to him just smiled slightly at Qiao Yu and nodded in greeting.
"Ah? No? Then where do you live?" Qiao Yu blinked and asked.
After all, the place where he lives now is a one-bedroom apartment. There is really no place for the two of them to stay.
"It's okay, your room downstairs has been sorted out. We will live downstairs during this period. You don't have to feel uncomfortable, we will not interfere with your daily life.
It's easier to develop a tacit understanding between us just by being in contact for a longer period of time. It will also make it easier for you to get used to dealing with us after you go abroad. "Zheng Xiwen explained with a smile.
Qiao Yu asked: "Oh, that's it. Director Tian said I still have to go to class? Are there scheduled classes at a fixed time every day?"
"Actually, it doesn't have to be that troublesome. Our classes are very flexible. Again, the main thing is tacit understanding. Isn't there still half a month left? We only need to have daily communication.
In fact, as long as you cooperate with our work enough, other problems will not be big. Many things in this area cannot actually be taught in class, they are mainly taught in life. ”
Zheng Xiwen explained with a smile still on his face.
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Qiao Yu felt that Teacher Zheng completely subverted his stereotype of arrangers.
What a kind man! A look of harmlessness. Who says security personnel always have a straight face?
The younger Teacher Zhang has always been serious and unsmiling, but the two of them are obviously dominated by Teacher Zheng.
After a few more pleasantries, Tian Yanzhen said: "That's it, then Qiao Yu will leave it to you two."
Then Tian Yanzhen looked at Qiao Yu and said seriously: "Qiao Yu, safety issues are no joke! You must listen to Teacher Zheng and Teacher Zhang."
"Don't worry, Director Tian, I understand."
……
"Teacher Zheng, Teacher Zhang, do you know Teacher Wen who used to take confidentiality classes with me?"
"Teacher Wen? Then maybe we really don't know each other. But apart from the class content, the teacher who can arrange to teach you confidentiality may not tell you anything else. Including the last name."
"That's it! I'm just wondering why I can't find anyone anywhere!" Qiao Yu nodded.
"By the way, Teacher Zheng, when Teacher Wen gave me a confidentiality class before, she talked about many cases of scientific researchers being negligent or being bribed by spies.
Now that you are here to help me, if I go abroad this time and encounter someone giving me sugar-coated shells, can I eat the sugar-coated shells and send the shells back? ”
Tian Yanzhen just introduced him casually, and it was obvious that the two teachers had not realized that they had met a talkative mathematician who could subvert their beliefs in life.
This mathematician is still so young that it is easy for people who have experienced him to think that he still has hope.
So Zheng Xiwen asked seriously: "Why don't you describe it more specifically? What do you mean by sugar-coated bullets?"
"For example, let me give you an example. If I go to a mathematician conference this time and lie about something, a malicious person pops up and throws dollars at me, asking me to help them with projects or something.
I'll find a way to collect the money first, and then I won't do anything for them after I come back with you. Do you think there will be any trouble if this happens? ”
Qiao Yu asked innocently.
Zheng Xiwen and Zhang Mingyu looked at each other and suddenly felt that their work seemed a little tricky.
"Why do you have such an idea?" The young man finally couldn't help but ask.
"Don't you think earning dollars and spending renminbi is a happy thing?" Qiao Yu asked in surprise.
"Didn't I say before, do we still have to go to class? Why don't we start with the properties of currency?"
Zheng Xiwen took over the conversation.
Qiao Yu hesitated for a moment and asked: "Um, Teacher Zheng, do you want to tell me that money is not that important?"
Zheng Xiwen shook his head and said with a serious face: "No, I want to teach you how to make endless money."
Qiao Yu smiled and asked again: "Teacher Zheng, do you have endless money?"
Zheng Xiwen shook his head honestly and replied: "No!"
But then the conversation changed and he said confidently: "But I didn't do it because I don't have the ability. You are different, Qiao Yu! With your ability, after taking my class, I guarantee that money will come to you in the future. It’s just a number.”
Qiao Yu blinked and asked: "Before the age of thirty?"
Zheng Xiwen asked: "You are only seventeen years old this year, right?"
Qiao Yu nodded.
"Then why are you so rigid in your ideas? Has mathematical research delayed your imagination? Be bold! Before the age of twenty-five!"
Zheng Xiwen waved his hand like a general and said grandly.
Qiao Yu's eyes lit up, looking at Zheng Xiwen as if he were seeing the good old man from two years ago.
He was only fifteen that year. It was also the first time in his life that someone told him that as long as he studied mathematics well, his future would be limitless. You can definitely make a lot of money!
"Teacher Zheng, no wonder I felt as soon as I saw you today that you must be a capable person. If nothing else, this is a good judgment!"
On the other side, Zhang Mingyu looked at the two of them silently, listening to their bragging. How should I put it, being assigned to work under Brother Zheng always gives me some different insights.
……
After having two more people around him, Qiao Yu's life in the capital actually changed little. Many professors still come to visit and discuss every day.
There is even a tendency to expand. Before, they were only professors at Huaqing and Yanbei. Now professors from many surrounding schools will take time to come and chat with Qiao Yu for a while.
This kind of academic discussion takes up about half of his working time every day. In the remaining time, Qiao Yu will study the data calculation work and guide Senior Brother Chen's progress.
Yes, Chen Zhuoyang's work is still in progress.
Although the Riemann Hypothesis has been proved using a simpler method, it can be proved again using another slightly more complicated method. This is also valuable.
For example, maybe some hidden mathematical structures can be revealed using old methods to enrich his system of generalized modal axioms.
The worst case scenario is to prove it again and make everyone happy again.
Qiao Yu helped me think up the lines for the seven o'clock news: "Under the guidance of the world-renowned mathematician Qiao Yu, Chen Zhuoyang, a member of Qiao Yu's research team and a young Chinese mathematician, used a new method to once again prove the Riemann Hypothesis. …”
Think about it, if this news spreads, how many talented people will put down their dignity and want to join his team in the future, Qiao Yu simply can't imagine it!
That is to say, Qiao Xi is too unsatisfied and refuses to take this job anyway; Lao Xue is too shameless and determined not to take away half of what others have already done, otherwise the wealth will definitely not come to Senior Brother Chen this time.
Really, Qiao Yu really felt that Chen Zhuoyang's luck had been incredible since he met him, and all good things would happen to him.
However, Qiao Yu calmed down and thought about it carefully. It seemed that Senior Brother Chen's luck was not bad in the past. He graduated from high school and passed the 985 exam, successfully entered graduate school, and even got an academician tutor.
Although I was hit hard during my doctoral studies, which was quite pitiful, I happened to be recruited by Director Tian when I was about to graduate.
Although he encountered some setbacks after going to Tianjin University, his research happened to be fruitful and he was able to successfully get into a better school and became an associate professor.
Although he has been single all his life, he suddenly fell in love with a girl. He actually saw her right in the eye, and she was a full five years younger than him!
He originally planned to keep the results for himself, but due to a strange combination of circumstances, he was solved in advance. There is no point in trying to gain glory by himself, and the preliminary work happened to be done by Senior Brother Chen...
After careful consideration, Qiao Yu suddenly felt that there was a possibility that Brother Chen had taken the protagonist template and won all the way? This luck was so good that he felt a little jealous.
I have to ask Senior Brother Chen to try to buy the lottery ticket later. If he wins, he must confiscate it all!
Apart from thinking about these messy things, the rest of the time was spent chatting with Teacher Zheng.
I have to say that Lao Zheng is really good at talking. After staying with Lao Zheng for half a month, Qiao Yu didn't even think that he was an old man who was already forty years old, but that he was someone of his own age.
Sure enough, the so-called generation gap is all fake. It is true that you are too lazy to put down your body and communicate.
Otherwise, Lao Zheng is already forty years old, and he can still have such a congenial conversation with him. And unknowingly brainwashed him crazily...
So much so that while lying comfortably on the plane to Philadelphia, Qiao Yu asked Zheng Xiwen seriously: "Old Zheng, let's talk honestly on the plane. You used to be a pyramid schemer, right?"
"Don't talk nonsense. If those who work in pyramid schemes can have my skills and ideological consciousness, what's the point?"
(End of chapter)