In Chen Zhou's view, the reason why the old leader said this.

Probably the same reason as why he's here.

Although mathematics has always had a distinction between 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 problem mentioned by the old leader.

The purpose of his coming here is actually very simple.

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

That is, the state encourages pure mathematical research.

Chen Zhou, who was thinking like this, heard the old leader continue: "Then what is the answer to this question? I won't talk about it for the time being, and I'll tell you later." ”

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"I'm going to talk to you first about why I asked the question of pure mathematics. I guess you guys must be curious, right?"

"In fact, the reason is very simple, if we want to engage in original innovation, we must pay more attention to basic research, and without solid basic research, it is impossible to have original innovation. ”

"Now the IT industry is developing rapidly, but what does the source code rely on?

"We build big planes, and we have passed the materials, but we still have to buy foreign engines, why?

"So, we do need to have a group of people who can sit on the cold bench and be able to settle down and study basic mathematics. Only in this way can we have the most fundamental competitiveness......"

"But it is a pity that although some of our Chinese compatriots have won the Fields Medal, the highest award in the international mathematical community, none of them have won the ...... so far."

Although this is a joint conference of mathematicians, many of you here are no longer Chinese nationals.

But when the old leader said this, everyone's heart was still haunted by a trace of heaviness.

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

There are too many inherent feelings in this.

The old leader's words are very reasonable, and they are also full of sustenance.

Glancing at the silent crowd in the audience, the old leader smiled softly, and then said: "Then then again, have you thought about the answer to my previous question, let's see if it can match President Qiu's answer." ”

The old leader said, glancing at Principal Qiu 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 indeed looking at himself.

It's just that Chen Zhou is a little strange.

If the old leader just swept himself before, then it is the past that is explained.

But now, it's obviously looking at yourself, why is that?

The old leader, who retracted his gaze, said again: "I guess you must all be wrong, you must think that the number of people who apply for pure mathematics is small, right?"

Hearing the words of the old leader, everyone in the audience looked at each other.

Indeed, from what the old leader said just now, almost everyone could not see the person sitting on the cold bench.

The temperament of those young people is also more and more impetuous from generation to generation, how can there be people who can endure it.

Therefore, the vast majority of people think that there are fewer people who apply for pure mathematics.

But judging from the meaning of the old leader's words, it doesn't seem to be the case......

At this time, the old leader on the podium continued: "Originally, I thought that the number of applicants for pure mathematics was decreasing, but the answer that President Qiu gave me was increasing. ”

"To be precise, it should be the number of applicants who applied for the exam before, and it is true that it has been decreasing. However, the number of applicants in the last two years has increased significantly......"

The old leader said and glanced at Chen Zhou again.

Chen Zhou finally understood why this old leader always looked at himself.

It turned out to be because of this.

From the old leader's words just now, coupled with the eyes that kept looking at him, Chen Zhou had already sorted out the reason.

Probably because of the influence caused by myself, the number of applicants for the Department of Mathematics of Yan University has continued to increase in the past two years, right?

Sure enough, the voice of the old leader came into his ears again.

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

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

"In the end, he also succeeded in solving the problems that have plagued the mathematical community for hundreds of years, and won the highest award in the field of number theory!"

"I believe everyone knows who I'm talking about, and 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 speech at the opening ceremony has not yet ended, Chen Zhou's detailed feeling that there are many more eyes on his body.

Some are swept away, some are going back and forth in large quantities, and some are watching for a long time.

I have to say that although the old leader's speech did not mention Chen Zhou's name, it really raised Chen Zhou again.

"I would like to take the opportunity of this mathematicians' conference to say a few more words. I hope everyone can settle 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 a higher academic goal and win the first Fields Medal belonging to China!"

As soon as the old leader's opening speech was finished, the audience immediately burst into warm applause.

Among other things, the country's leaders advocate the development of mathematics, which is a really good thing.

Moreover, the most touching thing for the mathematicians here is probably the lack of mention of the Nobel Prize.

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

It's as if the Fields Medal is a foil to the Nobel Prize.

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

Simplest, how many Nobel Prize winners are there? How many Fields Medals are there?

Compare it to the other.

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

If the Fields Medal had been won, the mathematicians of China would have won it long ago.

But now, the particles have not been harvested.

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

That's about Chen Zhou.

The people who are surrounded here inside and out, aren't they Chen Zhou now?

Moreover, the Fields Medal expected by the old leader is also Chen Zhou's current goal.

Not to mention that the old leader's biggest expectation is Chen Zhou, but it must also be pointed.

Because of this, Chen Zhou felt a lot more eyes than just now.

However, Chen Zhou himself is quite calm.

After all, he is also a person who has been on the news network three times and has been blocked by countless media reporters and friends.

This means that the level of praise has risen a little more, and it is not a big deal......

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

"Do you kid know that we have never pushed a young person like you to the position of a leader in mathematics, and once today's events are reported, your status in the Chinese mathematics community will inevitably change!"

Zhang Shouwu's tone was very excited, and his eyes flashed with a strange light when he looked at Chen Zhou.

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

With the old leader's speech today, he will once again make the front page headlines of major newspapers tomorrow.

The matching text should be the leader of mathematics in Zhang Shouwu's mouth.

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

There are countless things that need to be undertaken behind it.

The expectations put forward by the old leader in the end are not something that a melancholy mathematical leader can bear.

What's more, there is a Fields Medal to be added.

But it is precisely these expectations of the old leaders that make Chen Zhou, who has always been the center of his speech, have a direction.

With a grin, Chen Zhou said slowly: "Didn't the old leader say it? Calm down, do your own research well, and move towards a higher academic goal." ”

Hearing Chen Zhou's words, Zhang Shouwu was slightly stunned, and then a look of appreciation appeared 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, in addition to appreciation, there was also a trace of worry.

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

This is true everywhere.

Not to mention the Chinese academic community with a special environment.

Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan only hope that Chen Zhou can really not forget his original intention and devote himself to his own research.

After the opening ceremony speech of the old leader, the next person on the stage was Academician Xi Nanhua, chairman of the Chinese Mathematical Society, and Mr. Qiu Chengtong, the initiator of the World Conference of Chinese Mathematicians.

These two bigwigs in the Chinese mathematics community will jointly announce the opening of this mathematician conference.

And the two will announce the first awards of the Chinese 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 Chinese Mathematical Society, the one with the highest gold content is naturally the Chern Prize in Mathematics.

The highest award among the many awards of the World Conference of Chinese Mathematicians is the Morningside Mathematics Award, which is known as the "Chinese Fields Medal".

Moreover, whether it is the Chern Prize in Mathematics or the Morningside Prize in Mathematics, more than one person will win the prize.

The Chern's Mathematics Prize is okay, and there will be no more than two winners.

However, the Morningside Mathematics Award includes gold and silver medals.

In general, 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 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 if many people already know the ownership of the award, and many more people know that the award is not related to them, but this atmosphere is like this.

Take Chen Zhou as an example, he got the news and knew that he would most likely win the Chern Prize in Mathematics.

But when it was about to be announced, he was still a little nervous.

After all, there are changes that can happen before you get them.

The so-called bag is safe.

"In addition to the Chern Prize in Mathematics, are there any other awards?"

When Chen Zhou was nervously staring at Academician Xi Nanhua and Mr. Qiu Chengtong on the stage, Zhang Shouwu 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, and they didn't mention it in the email, so except for the news of the Cherry Prize in Mathematics, I really don't know anything else......"

When Zhang Shouwu heard this, he just smiled: "I just care about you, I see that you are too nervous, if you don't win the award, wouldn't it be very heartbreaking?"

Chen Zhou was speechless for a moment.

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

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

It's been holding back for so long, can't you break it?

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

Mr. Qiu Chengtong greeted him slightly, and then took the lead in speaking: "Because this mathematics award conference is jointly organized by the Chinese Mathematical Society and the World Congress of Chinese Mathematicians, we discussed how to award this award. ”

"In the end, we agreed on a way to announce the winners of each other's awards and present awards to the winners of each other's awards, which means that we acted as each other's guest of honor......"

"So what's the benefit of that? We don't have to invite additional award presenters, and we can save this part of the money. Naturally, this funding has been added to the prize money for the mathematics prize. ”

"Of course, this is also because of the previous communication with the old leaders, which made us deeply aware of the responsibility of developing the motherland's mathematical cause......

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

So how much is the prize money for the math prize this time?

Chen Zhou also looked at Qiu Chengtong with the same curiosity, he wanted to know if the Chern's Mathematics Award was still a prize of 100,000 yuan?

It's just that Chen Zhou also has a trace of loss.

Originally, I thought that Mr. Yau Chengtong would announce the Morningside Mathematics Award, an award he didn't know if he had won.

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

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

Qiu Chengtong glanced around with the old gentleman 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 there was no name on it, it would really surprise him.

Qiu Chengtong smiled, looked up slightly at the audience, and slowly recited: "The winners of the 16th Chern Shiingshen Mathematics Award of the Chinese Mathematical Society are ......"

Zhou Chen, a Ph.D. student from Yenching University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Yuhong Dai from the Institute of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. ”

"Let's congratulate them with a round of applause!"

The audience burst into warm applause at the right time.

It's just that most of this applause is a bit mechanical.

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

In any case, Chen Zhou is still too young and too shallow.

No matter how you arrange it, you can't shoot Chen Zhou.

Even if there are previous results, there are also the words of the old leader just now.

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

After the applause, Mr. Qiu Cheng and Mr. Qiu respectively talked about the reasons for the two awards.

Whether it is a hail conjecture from a mathematical game or the old difficulty of prime number interval, it is the absolute help of Chen Zhou's award.

After Qiu Chengtong read the reason for the award, he signaled Chen Zhou and Dai Yuhong to wait for a while, and wait for the award in the hands of Academician Xi Nanhua to be announced, and then come up to receive the award together.

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

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

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

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

In contrast, the gold content of the Morningside Mathematics Prize is actually higher than that of the Chern Mathematics Prize.

This can be seen from the award process.

The Chern-Chern Prize in Mathematics is an award given by the Chinese Mathematical Society.

The Morningside Mathematics Award is a nomination committee of the world's Chinese mathematicians formed by Yau Chengtong, and the candidates are repeatedly screened.

It will then be submitted to a selection committee composed of well-known mathematicians from various countries who are not of Chinese origin to evaluate and produce the final winners.

In other words, the Chern Prize in Mathematics was produced entirely within the Chinese Mathematical Society.

However, the Morningside Prize in Mathematics is jointly selected by world-renowned mathematicians.

Therefore, for the upcoming Morningside Math 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 that the gold medal winner of the 7th Morningside Mathematics Award of the World Conference of Chinese Mathematicians is Chen Zhou, a doctoral student from Yenching University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology!"

"Applied Mathematics Gold Award Winners......

Chen Zhou didn't listen carefully to the rest of the words, it didn't matter.

Having won the Chern Prize in Mathematics and the Morningside Prize in Mathematics, he can already be said to be the biggest winner of this mathematicians' conference, and it can also be said that everyone is the only one.

Like Chen Zhou, Zhang Shouwu also did not listen carefully to the names of the winners in the back.

Zhang Shouwu smiled and teased: "That's right, you kid has won the highest mathematics award in the Chinese mathematics community, and even the Chinese mathematics community, doesn't it feel particularly floating now?"

Chen Zhou looked at Zhang Shouwu and nodded with a smile: "You let me float for a while, and then you have to land to receive the award......

When Zhang Shouwu heard this, he smiled and pointed his finger at Chen Zhou: "You kid ......"