1840Indian rebirth

Joule and Kelvin have mixed feelings.

Ma Shao could also understand them, so he said thoughtfully: "I'm sorry for hiding something from you...but for me, there is nothing I can do about it."

Kelvin was silent for a moment: "You let us get something that does not belong to us."

"No, Thomson." Ma Shao said, "Those are things that belong to you. I said, you inspired me, you can even be said to be my teacher."

Kelvin smiled: "Carnot also inspired you and me, and can be regarded as our teacher. Newton is the same, but no one will sign their names as the authors of the paper."

"Anyway, we accept your kindness. Thank you." He finally said, but it was in a polite tone, not like a real thank you.

After all, for a pursuing scientist, false honors will not make people happy, let alone the feeling of deception.

Ma Shao also felt guilty, and the relationship with the two of them was a little awkward for a while.

There is no doubt that for the three of them, this academic conference that can be recorded in history did not end happily.

Fortunately, history will not remember such details. In fact, no one will remember it. Within a few days, the awkwardness between the three people disappeared, as if nothing had happened at all.

At the just-concluded academic conference, the academic circles of the British Empire were impressed by the light of the second law of thermodynamics.

Faced with the obvious truth, the vast majority of scientists have to abandon their prejudices and give Mashao due praise, such as "a great physicist", "the hero of thermodynamics" or even "the greatest physicist after Newton"

Home".

At the same time, Ma Shao's other identity, an invincible fighter, also combined with his identity as a scientist, causing a violent storm in British public opinion.

In just a few days, he became completely famous in England. From Glasgow to London, his name was known to everyone.

Hampton Court Palace.

"...Mr. Faraday, I hope you like this house and you can move here at any time." Prince Albert said. The old man sitting opposite him was of course the famous scientist Faraday.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Prince, and Your Majesty the Queen." Faraday thanked him again.

"By the way, everyone has been discussing that Indian scientist recently. I want to hear your opinion, Mr. Faraday." Prince Albert suddenly mentioned, "It is said that he completed an amazing academic report at Cambridge University."

Faraday nodded: "Yes, after that meeting, I had some private communications with him. I have to say that this Indian chief is an admirable physicist, and can even be said to be a genius."

Prince Albert: "That sounds really interesting. I never thought there would be scientists among Indians."

The prince mused: "Maybe I should meet him..."

…

Ma Shao still lives at Cambridge University.

He has been very busy recently, and there is an endless stream of people visiting him, mostly scholars, but there are also many people with other identities, such as curious media and nobles.

The person he has interacted with the most recently is undoubtedly George Boole.

Ma Shao was happy to communicate with this future great mathematician. Although his mathematical level was not high, he still had some knowledge.

In fact, every time he talked with Ma Shao, Boole would feel greatly inspired, so he would visit at least once a day to exchange mathematics and talk about the problem of entropy.

"Boolean, which school do you teach at? My intuition tells me that you are an excellent teacher." Ma Shao asked. After several days of communication, he could basically conclude that Bull was a highly qualified teacher.

"I teach at my own school," Bull said.

Ma Shao was startled: "My own school?"

"Yes, George runs a school. In fact, this is his main business." The speaker was a fat bald man. He was Boole's good friend De Morgan and he was also a mathematician.

Speaking of which, Professor Morgan has some connections with China. The first algebra book in modern China was translated from his work.

Bull nodded: "If it weren't for taking care of my own school, maybe I would take time to get a degree from Cambridge University. It's really shameful to say that I don't have a degree."

"Heroes don't care about their origins. Believe me, Bull, no one will care about your origins in the future." Ma Shao said.

"Thank you." Bull smiled.

Ma Shao suddenly changed the topic: "I want to visit your school in a few days, what do you think?"

Boole didn't understand.

Ma Shao continued: "Actually, I brought some young tribesmen with me to the UK this time. I hope to arrange for them to study in the UK, but most of them obviously need some preliminary study before entering university.

So I need to find a good high school.”

Bull looked a little embarrassed: "My school is just a very ordinary small boarding school. It's even a little...shabby. I'm afraid it won't satisfy you."

Ma Shao smiled: "The quality of the school has nothing to do with the newness of the building. The teacher is the key. I am sure you are a responsible teacher."

Morgan said: "That's absolutely true. Everyone who knows George knows that he is an unparalleled teacher."

"Besides, no matter how dilapidated the British school's house is, it will definitely not be worse than my school. My students will definitely be able to adapt to the environment there." Mashao added. Many Apache students went to school in wooden sheds.

Ma Shao didn't believe that there should be worse classrooms in the UK than wooden sheds.

"Okay." Bull nodded, "When are you going to come to my school?"

"Where is your school?"

"In Lincoln."

Ma Shao muttered: "It seems a little far. Let's go there after I've been busy recently. I still have a lot of things to deal with now."

In addition to the intensive visits to his people, he has also been busy with publishing papers and books recently. Although "Thermodynamics" and "Guns, Germs and Steel" have been written long ago, they still need to make some modifications before they can be officially published, and

Some annoying processes.

Fortunately, now that he is famous, no one will make things difficult for him.

At this moment, Kelvin found the horse whistle.

"What's wrong, Thomson?" Ma Shao looked at Kelvin's expression and was a little surprised. He seemed a little excited.

"Ma Shao, I have good news for you." Kelvin said excitedly.

"What good news?" Ma Shao asked.

Kelvin said: "Her Majesty the Queen is ready to receive you, and of course, the Chancellor of Cambridge University."

The president of the University of Cambridge is often a symbolic position, usually held by various celebrities and nobles. At present, the person holding this position is Prince Albert himself.