Genius of the Rules-Style System

Yanhua University.

Zhao Yi stood on the second floor of the staff dormitory, looking out the window at the bustling campus. When he thought about mathematics research, he felt lonely and lonely in his heart. He even had the idea of ​​"no longer studying mathematics", just like mathematics. To him, it was completely meaningless.

"Maybe... this is how the world's richest man feels, right?"

he thought.

What would it be like to be the richest man in the world? For the richest man, money is really just a lot of numbers.

What’s the point of pursuing more money when no one has more money than you?

You can’t use it or spend it all anyway, and no one else has more money than you.

In the field of mathematical theoretical research, Zhao Yi had a similar feeling. After completing the results of Fermat's conjecture, he truly became the world's recognized "number one mathematician" and could not find a rival.

Although there are many sub-disciplines of mathematics, analytic number theory is considered to be the "highest" and the most difficult field to produce results. Goldbach's conjecture and Fermat's conjecture, which are the most popular in the field of analytic number theory, were both succeeded by him. After proving it, everyone will think that he is the number one mathematician, and even if you want to find someone at the same level, you will not be able to find him.

"This is probably lonelier than the current richest man, because the richest man's assets may also shrink, causing him to no longer be the richest man..."

Zhao Yi thought 'sadly'.

He had never understood why Wiles had been like a star for more than ten years after completing Fermat's conjecture, giving speeches, visiting universities around the world, and winning various awards.

Of course.

These are also normal, and they are all honors that should be received after achieving great results.

However, Wiles did not continue to invest in the field of mathematical research, and for more than ten years he did not produce any results.

Zhao Yi felt that Wiles had ‘fallen’.

Now he understands.

The reason why Wiles 'abandoned mathematical research' was probably because he had similar feelings.

"A master is lonely!"

"no way!"

"We are already number one in the world. What difference will it make if we have a few more achievements? It's like being the world's richest man, with a fortune of 200 billion and a fortune of 300 billion. Is there any difference?"

"It's just that the others are not as good as me!"

Zhao Yi shook his head 'sadly' again, thinking about the bonus he was about to receive, and his mood became a little better.

The proof of Fermat's conjecture not only received recognition from the world, but also received direct monetary rewards.

The Science and Technology Department issued a bonus of two million yuan, plus the project fund of 500,000 yuan, which happened to be 2.5 million yuan. The amount of the bonus is not large, but it is really just the beginning, and I will definitely get one in the future. A series of mathematics and scientific research awards.

Now it is too easy for Zhao Yi to make money.

Some of the top universities in the country have invited him to give lectures, and the asking price is "more than 50,000 yuan per session." The first university's asking price has reached "200,000 yuan," and he can get 200,000 yuan just for giving a public class in the past. It's really unimaginable.

Zhao Yi found it very interesting. It was like a celebrity rushing to a show. He could earn hundreds of thousands just by showing up and performing.

"Is this salary level comparable to that of A-list stars?"

not only that.

Some domestic manufacturers also send emails or even come to their door directly to ask him to be a 'spokesperson'. For example, they want him to be a 'spokesperson' for a certain learning machine, and they can easily earn millions by shooting an advertisement. .

Zhao Yi feels that he has truly become a star, but he has no intention of taking the road of stardom, at least not in the short term.

He is not short of money for the time being.

There is a high probability that there will be no shortage of money in the future.

For example, he already has hundreds of Bitcoins in his account, and he is quietly waiting for the appreciation, which is enough for a lifetime of expenses.

Zhao Yi walked out of the staff dormitory with a "lonely" mood and walked along the road towards the School of Science.

He’s getting the ‘star treatment’.

The classmates he met on the road shouted his name, and there were also 'fans' who came to school specially?

Probably a fan?

Zhao Yi turned his head and saw several beautiful girls, all wearing large T-shirts. His name was printed on the T-shirts, and there were a few rows of small letters next to them. After a closer look, he discovered what the 'Fermat's Conjecture' and 'Goldbach's Conjecture' were. ' and so on, in other words, it is his mathematical results.

Several female fans saw Zhao Yi and immediately screamed and shouted, "Zhao Yi! I love you!"

"I finally see you in person!"

"you are so handsome!"

"Can you give me an autograph? Just sign it here!" A non-mainstream girl with green-red hair and a ponytail held a signature pen in her hand and pointed at a position ten centimeters below her chin.

Zhao Yi took the signature pen and didn't dare to do it for a long time. He turned around and looked around, "Don't take pictures! Why are you taking pictures! Why don't you give me some privacy and freedom..."

"Ahem."

"How about signing it on the back."

Zhao Yi awkwardly made a suggestion, which caused good-natured laughter from the people around him. The non-mainstream girl immediately turned around and raised her sexy little popo.

After signing the autograph, other female fans also came over and asked to take photos and sign autographs with Zhao Yi. It was just a few female fans. Several classmates also came over to join in the fun, and some simply asked Zhao Yi to sign. in the book.

Zhao Yi signed more than a dozen names and took countless group photos. He couldn't bear it anymore and quickly shouted, "I'm busy, I'm sorry," "I'm leaving first," and "I'm so sorry."

Hurry, run away!

"It's not easy to be a star!" I felt a little more relaxed after running to the Faculty of Science building. At least the people I met didn't come over to take photos or sign autographs.

Zhao Yi returned to his office, made a cup of coffee to calm down his shock, and sat in front of the computer to organize the materials for the "Boundary Theory of Particles" course during the semester.

There will be classes starting next semester, so the materials will be organized into lesson plans.

This semester is the first time classes have started, and the lesson plans are all written by Qian Hong. After taking about ten classes and gaining experience, the lesson plans will become more complete.

"The book for Sister Li should be almost finished, right?"

“It would be best to have teaching materials!”

Zhao Yi took a sip of coffee while thinking, and saw the door being knocked. He put down the coffee cup and shouted, "Come in!"

The person coming is Wu Chenglong.

The leaders of the administrative department are said to be quite high-level.

Wu Chenglong and Zhao Yi met twice, and they barely knew each other. He walked in and said directly, "I found you. I went to your dormitory, but I didn't see anyone. I asked the students downstairs and found out you were here. It’s over.”

"You can't always stay in the dormitory." Zhao Yi added with a smile.

Wu Chenglong nodded and got down to business, "That's it. The school is considering applying to the higher authorities to build a mathematics research center, just like the Mathematics Science Center in Shuimu. I would like to ask your opinion."

"Me? No objection?" Zhao Yi didn't understand.

Wu Chenglong is a smart person. He knew at a glance that Zhao Yi didn't understand, so he simply said bluntly, "The school still wants to build a mathematics research center with you as the center. In other words, this new mathematics institution is built for you." , after it is built, you will be the director, manager and top person in charge of the institution."

Zhao Yi understood.

With the size and influence of Yanhua University, it is almost impossible to apply for the establishment of a mathematics center to get approval. To establish it, you need to have a "Dinghai Shenzhen".

If he becomes the 'Dinghai Shenzhen', he has a great chance of getting approval. He will be the director of the Mathematics Center in the future, similar to the Mathematical Science Center of Shuimu University. Qiu Chengwen proposed and applied to build it, and Qiu Chengwen became the director of the institution. , that is, the highest person in charge.

This benefits both parties.

Every scientific researcher hopes to have a laboratory and research center built around him or her.

Although the mathematics center built belongs to Yanhua University, he became the director of the mathematics center, which means that the mathematics center belongs to him.

When the time comes, we can build it however we want, modify it however we want, and recruit whomever we want.

The benefits of Yanhua University are even greater.

Yanhua University is also a top university, but because of its small scale and low influence, the School of Life is the most influential, and the School of Science has nothing to offer. The undergraduate and graduate students recruited are definitely not as good as Shuimu and Shouda. .

If there could be a mathematics center with the "world's best" mathematician as the head of the mathematics center, I would definitely hope that outstanding students would go to the School of Science of Yanhua University for further studies. The development of the mathematics center would also strengthen the School of Science. The teaching staff and education level can also directly enhance the domestic and international influence of Yanhua University’s mathematics.

etc.

There are many such practices in the world.

For example, Shuimu University built a mathematical sciences center around Fields winner Qiu Chengwen.

For example, after George Smoot won the Nobel Prize, the University of California, Berkeley, built the Berkeley Center for Cosmic Physics around him.

So talent is the most important thing.

After having a core of talents, a specialized research center can be built around it. Even if the university is willing to invest and invest, the country is also willing to invest. Big companies outside are eager to invite a world-class scientist. No matter how much money you spend for this, it is worth it.

Wu Chenglong not only talked about building a mathematics center around Zhao Yi, but also talked about making him the person in charge, that is, the director of the mathematics center, and emphasized that the director's work does not conflict with the work of the school.

In addition, the school is willing to hire him with a higher salary.

The 'high salary' the school refers to definitely means high salary, and the annual salary is estimated to be at least one million.

Although one million is nothing to Zhao Yi, but think about being hired by a university, it can be regarded as a job within the "system", which does not conflict with other jobs, and he can also get an annual salary of one million.

The treatment couldn't be better.

Zhao Yi was a little moved by what he said, but he finally shook his head and said, "It's too sudden, and it's too early."

"I still plan to continue my undergraduate studies normally, and then consider other things. Maybe I will go to graduate school, or something else, and I will consider it later..."

Zhao Yi has made many similar statements, and most people feel that he is just making excuses.

Wu Chenglong didn't think so.

Wu Chenglong has been in contact with Zhao Yi several times, and has also heard other people's evaluations of Zhao Yi. He knows that he is indeed determined to continue going to college, and that Zhao Yi is indeed too young. He is in his early twenties and is really not suitable for similar work. middle.

Generally speaking, being the head of an academic institution means being invested in education.

The school's scientific research institutions are very important in terms of scientific research and education. Often the well-known scholars who are willing to serve as leaders are at least forty years old and will only take up the work of the institution when they know that it will be difficult to achieve world-class achievements. This is because Such work will definitely distract your energy.

Zhao Yi is really young, far from the 'peak age of scientific research', which is between thirty and forty years old. It is really not suitable for him to be responsible for similar work, but it is too tempting to build a mathematics center around him.

Wu Chenglong sighed and said, "Of course, this is not something that can be decided directly. You can slowly consider it for one year, two years, or longer. No matter when it comes, the school will support you."

"Thanks."

Zhao Yi was very emotional as he saw Wu Chenglong off.

After completing Fermat's conjecture, the impact was so great that good things would come to him even if he did nothing.

Before he could finish his emotion, he heard voices outside the door. Before he could go out and take a look, the door was knocked again, and it was Vice Principal Tang Xiurong.

The little old man was here to deliver benefits. He put his hands behind his back and said directly, "Zhao Yi, I see you haven't moved into the house allocated by the school yet. Are you still in the staff dormitory?"

"Huh? The dormitory is convenient."

Zhao Yi's new house was decorated, but it was just not fun to live there, so he never moved in.

"The school is really convenient." The little old man nodded in approval and continued, "Otherwise, there is a nice house on the top floor of the graduate school. You can use it as a dormitory."

"No."

Zhao Yi waved his hand and said, "The staff dormitory is quite good."

The graduate student building is a high-rise building with more than 20 floors of empty buildings. It is located in the southwest corner of the school, which is relatively remote.

If you live in the graduate student building, you might as well live in a newly renovated house.

Tang Xiurong glanced at Zhao Yi, nodded and said, "Otherwise, I remember that there were two well-decorated rooms on the top floor of the staff dormitory where you lived. They were used to entertain people. Later, the hotel at the door was built and became vacant. It will definitely be liveable if someone cleans it.”

"The top floor of the staff dormitory? The fifth floor?" Zhao Yi was a little surprised.

He lives in the staff dormitory every day and knows that the dormitory is a five-story horizontal building. The layout of the rooms is a bit like a student dormitory. There is an empty corridor outside, and the rooms are all next to each other.

The first four floors are like this.

There is a fifth floor above the fourth floor. The fifth floor is almost half the size. There are only two rooms with the door facing each other from a distance. He thought it was some kind of laboratory or a place to store things, but he didn't expect it to be the same. dormitory?

Tang Xiurong noticed that Zhao Yi was a little moved, and immediately said, "Let's go and see it together."

A group of people soon arrived at the staff dormitory.

When Zhao Yi reached the second floor, he noticed that there were several people standing at the door of his dormitory. They looked like they were moving. He suddenly understood what Tang Xiurong was doing.

This little old man plans to 'treasure' his things as treasures again?

really!

Tang Xiurong smiled and said, "Your original room is very interesting. It is the place where Fermat's conjecture was solved. Be careful, we will not move as a whole and will keep it well."

"..."

Zhao Yi felt like he had nothing to say, and found that he couldn't even move without moving.

Qian Hong happened to come over and followed her up to the fifth floor. She also asked Zhao Yi, "Principal Tang said that the fifth floor was the place where distinguished guests were originally entertained?"

"That's what he said, and you don't know?"

Qian Hong shook his head, "I told you how I saw it in the morning. There were many people moving furniture and electrical appliances. I thought some teacher was moving in. It turned out that they were changing things for the fifth floor."

The group soon reached the fifth floor, and the logistics staff opened the door with the key.

The house is very beautifully decorated, a bit like a 'zero pressure room' in a five-star hotel. The bed, desk, wooden floor, and sofa are all very neat and tidy.

The house is quite large, with two bedrooms, a large living room, and a large balcony. When you walk out, you can see the roof of the building. However, the outside of the balcony is surrounded. It is not only paved with shiny floor tiles, but also some The flowers and plants look like a small garden.

Zhao Yi was moved as soon as he saw it.

Qian Hong seemed to be even more excited than him. He looked back and forth and kept saying, "This house is great. I didn't expect it to be a staff dormitory."

Then she said somewhat sourly, "It's also a staff dormitory, why does it look like a luxury villa? Zhao Yi, are you going to move here?"

"fine."

Zhao Yi answered.

Anyway, I will definitely move to another place, or stay in the original staff dormitory. I will definitely not refuse if the accommodation is better.

He looked at Qian Hong's expression and asked, "How about we move in together?"

"What are you talking about!" Qian Hong blushed and quickly spat.

Zhao Yi said innocently, "What? The two bedrooms are empty, so I'll rent you one. Isn't it popular to rent in a shared apartment now?"

Qian Hong glared at him and left.

…

Zhao Yi moved into the dormitory on the fifth floor that day and lived in a luxurious house. His mood seemed to be different.

Not getting better.

But... more lonely.

It is a feeling of loneliness at the top. The loneliness of a master is really not just talk.

"When the research on a certain subject reaches the top level in the world, what should we do?" Zhao Yi suddenly thought that he should do something for mathematics.

He thought of Qiu Chengwen.

Qiu Chengwen won the Fields Medal. When he was old, he returned to China to engage in education. He was very concerned about the development of domestic mathematics and spent a large amount of money to establish a foundation.

"Maybe I should also set up a foundation? With my appeal, it might be interesting..."

Zhao Yi thought.

The next day, a reporter from CCTV happened to come over for an interview. He talked about the problem of proving Fermat's conjecture, and the reporter suddenly mentioned the National Academy of Sciences.

"The National Academy of Sciences wants to invite you to work with a high salary." The reporter said as if chatting, "Many people are spreading the news that the National Academy of Sciences seems to want to pay the "Wolfskohl Prize" bonus in the form of salary. You, what do you think? Will you consider it?"

Are bonuses paid in the form of salary?

Go to work in country D?

Zhao Yi felt insulted. He thought he never cared about money. How could pure academic and scientific research be tainted with the smell of money?

He suddenly thought of what he had thought before going to bed yesterday, mentioned another topic, and gritted his teeth and said, "I have not considered working, let alone going abroad, whether it is country D, country M, country Y, or any other country."

"I am now considering setting up a foundation to support young mathematics researchers."

"In the academic field, we are short of scholars in the field of basic mathematics, because it is difficult to produce results in theoretical mathematics. Many young scholars originally liked mathematics, but due to life, work and other reasons, they had to switch to other fields, or simply Abandoned scientific research."

"This is a big loss. There may be future Fields winners among them. So I decided to set up a foundation to specialize in young scholars who do independent mathematics research and help them continue to engage in mathematics research."

"Last year I won the Shaw Prize. One million US dollars will be used as the start-up capital of the foundation. After the foundation is officially established, we may be able to raise funds from the society."

Zhao Yi talked about his plan seriously.

One is to announce the decision to the media.

The second one is also a response to the news released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences: Do you want to pay me the million-pound bonus as salary? Think I care?

When I throw millions of dollars into the foundation, it is equivalent to a direct donation.

Do I, Zhao Yi, care about money?