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Chapter 476
From Chen Zhou's point of view, the old leader mentioned this.

Probably the same reason as why he appeared here.

Although mathematics has always had the distinction of pure mathematics and applied mathematics, in the final analysis, pure mathematics is the foundation.

If there is no breakthrough in pure mathematics, then where does the application come from?
Therefore, it is not difficult to see from the question mentioned by the old leader.

His purpose of coming here is actually very simple.

It is hoped that through this conference of mathematicians, a message can be conveyed.

That is, the country encourages pure mathematics research.

Chen Zhou, who was thinking like this, heard the old leader continue to say: "Then what is the answer to this question? I won't say it for now, and I will tell you later."

"I want to talk to you first, why did I ask the question of pure mathematics just now. I think you must be curious too?"

"In fact, the reason is very simple. If we want to engage in original innovation, we must pay more attention to basic research. Without solid basic research, there can be no original innovation."

"Now the IT industry is developing rapidly, but what does the source code depend on? It depends on mathematics!"

"We build big airplanes, and we have all the materials passed the test, but the engine still needs to be purchased from abroad. Why? The basics of mathematics are not good!"

"So, we really need a group of people who can sit on the bench and study basic mathematics with peace of mind. Only in this way can we have the most fundamental competitiveness..."

"But it is a pity that although some of our Chinese compatriots have already won the Fields Medal, the highest award in the international mathematics field, no one in China has won the..."

Although this is a joint mathematician conference, although many people present here are no longer Chinese nationalities.

But when the old leader said these things, everyone still felt a little heavy in their hearts.

Mr. Qiu Chengtong who was sitting in the front row, and Tao Zhexuan who was not far from Chen Zhou had the deepest feeling.

There are too many inherent feelings in it.

What the old leader said was very reasonable and full of sustenance.

Glancing at the silent people in the audience, the old leader smiled softly, and then said: "Then, have you thought about the answer to my previous question? Let's see if it matches Principal Qiu's answer." .”

As the old leader said, he glanced at Principal Qiu who was sitting in the audience, and also at the dazzling young man in the audience.

Chen Zhou was very sure this time that the old leader was really looking at him.

However, Chen Zhou was a little strange.

If it was said that the old leader had just swept himself away before, that would explain the past.

But now, it's obvious that it's from my own point of view, why is that?

The old leader looked away, and said again: "I guess you must be wrong. You must think that the number of people applying for pure mathematics is small, right?"

Hearing the old leader's words, everyone in the audience looked at each other in blank dismay.

Indeed, from what the old leader said just now, almost no one can see the person who is sitting on the bench.

The temperament of those young people is also impetuous from generation to generation, how can there be people who can bear their temper.

Therefore, most people think that there are fewer people applying for pure mathematics.

But judging from the meaning of the old leader's words, it seems that this is not the case...

At this time, the old leader on the podium continued to say: "At first, I also thought that the number of people applying for pure mathematics was decreasing, but the answers given to me by Principal Qiu are actually increasing."

"To be precise, it should be that the number of previous applicants has indeed been decreasing. However, the number of applicants in the past two years has increased significantly..."

The old leader said, and looked at Chen Zhou again.

Chen Zhou also finally understood why the old leader always looked at him.

It was because of this.

From what the old leader said just now, coupled with the eyes that kept looking at him, Chen Zhou has already figured out the reason.

Probably because of the influence I have caused, the number of applicants for the Mathematics Department of Yanda University has continued to increase in the past two years, right?
Sure enough, the old leader's voice reached his ears again.

"As for why there is a rebound, I think most of you should have guessed the reason..."

"That's right, we have an excellent young mathematician who can sit on the bench, endure the impatience of young people, and keep searching up and down in the field of mathematics..."

"In the end, he also successfully solved the problem that has plagued the mathematics world for hundreds of years, and won the highest award in the field of number theory!"

"I believe that everyone knows who I am talking about. It is precisely because of the influence of this young man that more young students know the subject of mathematics and are willing to devote themselves to the study and research of mathematics... ..."

Although the old leader's opening speech was not over yet, Chen Zhou clearly felt that there were many more eyes on him.

Some are swept away, some are a lot of back and forth, and some are stared at for a long time.

It has to be said that although Chen Zhou's name was not mentioned in the old leader's speech, it really raised Chen Zhou a little higher.

"Taking advantage of the opportunity of this conference of mathematicians, I would like to say a few more words. I hope everyone can calm down and do their own research. The original innovation of basic research is a century-old plan!"

"I also hope that everyone can move towards higher academic goals and win the first Fields Medal belonging to Huaguo!"

As soon as the old leader finished his speech at the opening ceremony, there was immediate applause from the audience.

Not to mention other things, national leaders advocate the development of mathematics, which is really a great thing.

Moreover, what moved the mathematicians present the most was that the Nobel Prize was not mentioned.

Generally speaking, when the Fields Medal is mentioned, is it not the Nobel Prize in mathematics?

It is as if the Fields Medal is a foil for the Nobel Prize.

But in fact, it is not certain who is better than the Fields Medal or the Nobel Prize!

The simplest, how many Nobel Prize winners are there?How many Fields Medals are there?
Just compare and you will know.

But at the same time, everyone in the audience felt great pressure for the old leader's expectations.

If it was easy to win the Fields Medal, the mathematicians in Huaguo would have won it long ago.

But until now, the grains have not been harvested.

In addition to the tremendous pressure, everyone in the audience also sensed another layer of meaning from the words of the old leader.

That is about Chen Zhou.

Isn't the people around here the same as Chen Zhou now?
Moreover, the Fields Medal that the old leader expected is also Chen Zhou's current goal.

Not to mention that the old leader's biggest expectation is Chen Zhou, but there must be something to point to.

Because of this, Chen Zhou felt much more gazes than before.

However, Chen Zhou himself was quite calm.

After all, he has been on the news network three times and has been blocked by countless friends from the media.

This means that the level of being praised has risen a little bit, and it's not a big deal...

Although Chen Zhou was calm, Zhang Shouwu beside him seemed a little restless.

"Do you know, kid, that Huaguo has never pushed a young person like you to the position of a leader in mathematics. Once today's incident is reported, your position in the mathematics circles of Huaguo will definitely be Change!"

Zhang Shouwu's tone was very excited, and there was a strange light in his eyes looking at Chen Zhou.

After Zhang Shouwu said this, Chen Zhou suddenly realized that his thinking was still too simple.

With the speech made by the old leader today, tomorrow he will once again become the headlines of the major newspapers.

The matching text should be the mathematics leader that Zhang Shouwu said.

It sounds very domineering, and it is indeed a very domineering word, but it represents too much meaning.

There are too many things to bear behind it.

Just the expectations put forward by the old leader at the end are not something that a mediocre mathematics leader can afford.

What's more, a Fields Medal will be added.

But it was also these expectations of the old leaders that made Chen Zhou, who had been making speeches around the center, have a direction.

Grinning, Chen Zhou said slowly, "Didn't the old leader say that? Calm down, do your own research, and move towards higher academic goals."

Hearing Chen Zhou's words, Zhang Shouwu was taken aback for a moment, and then there was a look of admiration in his eyes.

Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan, who were sitting on the other side of Chen Zhou, also heard the conversation between Chen Zhou and Zhang Shouwu.

The two didn't say much, but looking at Chen Zhou's eyes, apart from admiration, there was also a trace of worry.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

This principle is the same everywhere.

Not to mention the Huaguo academic circle with its special environment.

Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan only hope that Chen Zhou can really not forget his original intention and concentrate on doing his own research.

After the opening speech of the old leader, the next ones on the stage were Academician Xi Nanhua, the chairman of the Huaguo Mathematical Society, and Mr. Qiu Chengtong, the founder of the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians.

The opening of this conference of mathematicians will be jointly announced by these two bigwigs in the mathematics field in Huaguo.

And the two will respectively announce the first awards of the Huaguo Mathematical Society and the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, and then present the awards.

According to international practice, this first mathematics award is also the most important and the most valuable mathematics award.

Among the three awards of the Huaguo Mathematical Society, the one with the highest gold content is naturally the Chern Mathematics Award.

Among the many awards of the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, the highest award is the Morningside Mathematics Award known as the "Chinese Fields Medal".

Moreover, whether it is the Chern Mathematics Award or the Morningside Mathematics Award, more than one person will win the award.

The Chern Mathematics Award is not bad, no more than two people will win it.

But the Morningside Mathematics Awards include gold and silver awards.

Generally speaking, there will be no more than two Gold Awards and no more than four Silver Awards.

Of course, if there are outstanding research results, the number of awardees will naturally increase.

Therefore, as soon as Academician Xi Nanhua and Mr. Qiu Chengtong announced the official opening of the Mathematicians Conference.

All eyes were on the podium.

Everyone's expressions became tense.

After all, with so many places, who wouldn't want to fight for one?
Even though many people already know who the award belongs to, more people know that this award is not for them, but this kind of atmosphere is like this.

Take Chen Zhou as an example. He got the news and knew that there was a high probability that he would win the Chern Mathematics Award.

But when the announcement was about to be made, he was still a little nervous.

After all, before you get it, changes are possible.

The so-called safe in the bag.

"Apart from the Chern Prize in Mathematics, are there other prizes?"

While Chen Zhou was nervously staring at Academician Xi Nanhua and Mr. Qiu Chengtong on the stage, Zhang Shouwu who was on the side quietly bumped into Chen Zhou and asked in a low voice.

Chen Zhou glanced at Zhang Shouwu, and said angrily, "I've said it many times, but they didn't mention it in the email they sent, so I really don't know about the Chern Mathematics Award..."

Hearing this, Zhang Shouwu just smiled: "I just want to care about you, seeing that you are too nervous, if you don't win the prize, wouldn't it be very heartbreaking?"

Chen Zhou was speechless for a moment.

But also because of Zhang Shouwu's words, Chen Zhou was completely relaxed.

Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan on the side looked at each other, and the two finally suppressed the spoiler in advance.

I've been holding it in for so long, can't I finally break the merits?

Academician Xi Nanhua and Mr. Qiu Chengtong on the stage looked at each other, and Academician Xi Nanhua made a gesture of invitation.

Mr. Qiu Chengtong greeted him slightly, and said firstly: "Because this Mathematics Award Conference is jointly organized by the Chinese Mathematics Society and the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, we discussed how to award it." this award."

"In the end we discussed a method, which is to announce the winners of each other's awards and present awards to the winners of each other's awards. That is to say, we act as each other's award presenters..."

"Then what's the benefit of doing this? We don't need to invite additional award presenters, so we can save this part of the funds. Then this fund will naturally be added to the prize money of the mathematics award by us."

"Of course, this is also due to the previous communication with the old leaders, which made us deeply realize the responsibility of developing the mathematics cause of the motherland..."

Mr. Qiu Chengtong's words immediately aroused everyone's curiosity.

How much is the mathematics award this time?

Chen Zhou also looked at Qiu Chengtong curiously. He wanted to know whether the Chern Mathematics Prize was still 10 yuan?

However, Chen Zhou also felt a little lost.

Originally, Mr. Qiu Chengtong thought that the announcement would be the Morningside Mathematics Award, which he did not know whether he had won or not.

But I didn't expect the two sides to be reversed...

"Okay, everyone knows about the bonus increase, so let's get down to business and start awarding."

Mr. Qiu Chengtong glanced around and said with satisfaction.

Immediately, he opened the list of winners in his hand.

When he saw the name, he was not surprised at all, he just felt that it was all expected.

On the contrary, if that person's name is not on it, it would really surprise him.

With a smile on his face, Qiu Chengtong slightly raised his head to glance at the audience, and said slowly: "The winners of the 16th Chen Shiingshen Mathematics Award of Huaguo Mathematical Society are..."

"Chen Zhou, a doctoral student from Yenching University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Dai Yuhong, a researcher from the Institute of Mathematics and Systems Science, Huaguo Academy of Sciences."

"Let us congratulate them with warm applause!"

There was warm applause from the audience at the right time.

However, most of the applause was somewhat mechanical.

Regarding the fact that Chen Zhou won the Chern Shiingshen Mathematics Award, most people were still a little angry in their hearts.

Anyway, Chen Zhou is still too young, and his qualifications are too shallow.

No matter how they lined up, Chen Zhou couldn't be photographed.

Even if there are previous achievements, there are still the words that the old leader gave a speech just now.

But in the eyes of some people, Chen Zhou was just lucky.

After the applause, Mr. Qiu Chengtong explained the reasons for the two awards respectively.

Whether it is a hail conjecture from a math game, or the perennial problem of prime number intervals, they are the absolute support for Chen Zhou to win the award.

After Qiu Chengtong finished reading out the reason for the award, he signaled Chen Zhou and Dai Yuhong to wait a little bit, and come up to accept the award together after the award in the hands of Academician Xi Nanhua is announced.

Since it is a joint conference of mathematicians, the award is naturally a joint award.

Chen Zhou and Dai Yuhong understood, and sat back in their seats, waiting for the announcement of the awards later.

Qiu Chengtong took a step back, made a gesture of invitation, and handed the microphone to Academician Xi Nanhua.

Xi Nanhua thanked him, took the microphone, and prepared to announce the highest award of the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians.

In contrast, the Morningside Mathematics Prize has a higher gold content than the Chern Mathematics Prize.

This can be seen from the award process.

The Chern Mathematics Prize is an award held by the Huaguo Mathematical Society.

As for the Morningside Mathematics Prize, Yau Chengtong formed a nomination committee for Chinese mathematicians from all over the world, and repeatedly screened the candidates.

Then submit it to a selection committee composed of well-known mathematicians from various countries with non-Chinese identity for evaluation and final winners.

In other words, the creation of the Chern Mathematics Award was completely carried out within the Huaguo Mathematical Society.

But the Morningside Mathematics Prize is jointly selected by world-renowned mathematicians.

Therefore, for the upcoming Morningside Mathematics Prize, the expectations of everyone in the audience are higher.

"... I believe that everyone has been waiting a little anxiously, so I will announce to you next, the gold medal winners of the [-]th Morningside Mathematics Award of the World Conference of Chinese Mathematicians are from Yenching University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Doctoral student Chen Zhou!"

"Applied Mathematics Gold Award Winner..."

Chen Zhou didn't listen carefully to what was said later, it didn't matter anymore.

Having won the Shiingshen Chern Mathematics Prize and the Morningside Mathematics Prize, he can already be said to be the biggest winner of this conference of mathematicians, and he can also be said to be monopolized by everyone.

Like Chen Zhou, Zhang Shouwu also didn't listen carefully to the winner's name.

Zhang Shouwu joked with a smile: "Not bad, you guys have won the highest mathematics award in the Chinese mathematics circle, and even the Chinese mathematics circle. Don't you feel very drifting now?"

Chen Zhou looked at Zhang Shouwu, smiled and nodded: "Let me float for a while, and then I have to land to receive the award..."

Hearing this, Zhang Shouwu smiled and pointed at Chen Zhou: "You boy..."

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