"Choose to be a root or a branch? Is this the meaning of branches and roots? ”

Wang Ning's body shook, and he began to understand the meaning behind the four words roots and branches.

"Yes, it's an option. Whether it is to become a tree root that provides nutrients and water deep in the soil, or a branch that shelters from the wind and rain and absorbs the sun! ”

Shen Chongfeng nodded, agreeing with Wang Ning's guess.

"The countries on our planet are actually equivalent to trees in the forest. In order for them to grow, they must dig their roots deep into the soil and absorb the deepest nutrients to withstand the dangers that pervade them. It is also necessary to form dense branches to rob the air and sunlight from the heights, to be able to prove its beauty, and thus attract more animals to build nests! Our country is also a growing tree that needs to be robbed of nutrients! ”

Wang Ning was silent, he may have thought of the meaning of the roots and branches of the tree for a long time, but he did not think deeply. Maybe he really didn't know, anyway, Shen Chongfeng's words made him feel a little shocked.

"Teacher, why do we choose?" Wang Ning didn't understand the meaning of choice, and he didn't know why he had to choose!

Shen Chongfeng didn't react much to this question, but pointed to the dirt of the big tree: "Xiao Ning, do you know how many roots each big tree needs to grow?" How deep do you need your roots to go underground? Do you need tree roots to face other big tree roots? Do you know how many tree roots have died and disappeared silently in the ground? ”

After a pause, Shen Chongfeng pointed to the canopy above his head: "Do you know how many branches wither in order to absorb the sun?" Do you know how many branches and leaves withered and died in order to withstand the wind and rain? Do you know how many branches are devoured in the face of insect infestations? There is also competition between trees, cutting down between trees, branches and leaves everywhere facing crises! ”

Wang Ning was silent again, he knew that Shen Chongfeng was not talking about branches and roots, but living people.

In the face of Wang Ning's silence, Shen Chongfeng did not stop, and said to himself: "Everyone thinks that our country is a great country, and I think so too. But it's not just kingdoms that are great, but countless people! Maybe you wouldn't have thought that just what we were talking about, a scientific research team would be completely wiped out because of a scientific research accident, or maybe you couldn't imagine that an energy leak could ruin a scientist's life. Not to mention that a certain scientific reality may destroy not only the country's ten years of efforts, but also the progress of our country. Every step is not easy, it is accompanied by hard work and sweat, blood and life! ”

Looking at Shen Chongfeng, who was obviously emotional, a complicated feeling began to flow in Wang Ning's heart. Shocked, proud, skeptical, incomprehensible? Perhaps there are all kinds of feelings, but it is undeniable that it is more admiration, admiration for the roots and leaves.

Up to now, how could Wang Ning still not understand the meaning of the roots and leaves.

The roots represent a group of unknown people who are for the rise of the country, they may be scientists without names, or soldiers without numbers, but they use their sweat and blood to deliver the nutrition for the growth of the country.

They are unknown, they have no one to know, even if they are dead, maybe only a tombstone without a name. But they did not complain at all, whether it was blood or life, as long as it was for the prosperity of this country, they were willing.

The roots are great! The branches are not far behind, they are the famous brand on the face of the country. While enjoying flowers and glory, they also have to face all kinds of temptations, crises, difficulties, and even life and death.

The game between the great powers is never a simple military battle, and there are all kinds of things competing. The competition in the scientific community is even more brutal because it represents the true strength of a country, and those who lose may lose a qiē.

In the face of this situation, the business card has to bear a qiē competition, open fighting, secret fighting, and even possible assassination. If one is not careful, the whole family will lose money.

For the growth of the great tree of the country, the roots and branches of the tree have to pay a qiē, and they are all great.

"Teacher, what do I need to do if I choose to be a tree root?"

Feeling the heaviness of the two words, Wang Ning asked softly.

Shen Chongfeng glanced at Wang Ning deeply, and said plainly but depressedly: "If you want to become a tree root, from today onwards, you have no identity, no family, and even no name, and your every qiē will be erased." Then you'll go somewhere, get the best education in the world, learn the most cutting-edge scientific ideas in the world, and understand the most essential things in this world! At the same time, your family will enjoy the privileges you get for what you give! ”

Undoubtedly, if Wang Ning is willing to become the root of the tree, from now on, his previous qiē will be erased. Family, growth environment, traces of life, except for the memories of some people, there is no such person as Wang Ning in the world, he only has a code name, or another identity, another name. However, he is no longer the same person he used to be.

However, he may not regret it. Others are willing to risk the growth of the country, so why can't he?

"I know what you think!" Looking at Wang Ning's expression, Shen Chongfeng knew what his students thought: "But I don't agree with you becoming a tree root!" ”

"Why?" Wang Ning was a little puzzled, since everyone can become a tree root, why can't he be?

"Because of your talent, because of your ability, and because of Wang Ning's conjecture! If you become a root, with your talent, you may make a great contribution to the country, and you may appear in some important scientific research. It's even possible that you can regain your identity after a few decades. However, Wang Ning's conjecture will be frozen without restriction and cannot be published! In a few decades, Wang Ning's conjecture may become another person's conjecture! ”

"If Wang Ning's conjecture is really published, it will be a huge loss to the country. As the Chinese scientific community grows up to the present, it is eager to bring about a change, to become the center of the mathematical revolution as the Western countries of the last century. The revolution in mathematics is no less important than the first two industrial revolutions! If you become a root, you may only be able to become a less important fork point. And if you become a branch, you are destined to become an indispensable and important branch of the tree! ”

When Shen Chongfeng said this, Wang Ning was completely silent. Shen Chongfeng may think that it is just a possibility, but Wang Ning knows very well that if he does not publish Wang Ning's conjecture, in a decade or two, another genius mathematician will publish a paper called the Wiegley conjecture.

He didn't know what it meant for the mathematical revolution to be ignited in China, and he didn't know how much impact the core of the mathematical revolution would have on the whole world.

However, Shen Chongfeng's statement made him begin to understand how important Wang Ning's guess was to the entire Huaguo. Even if he is willing to be a root, even if he is ready to sacrifice, may be insignificant compared to this importance.

"Whew, teacher, I see. From now on, I will be a branch, and I will be a branch of a tree that can shelter the tree from the wind and rain and block insect pests! "Wang Ning has already made a decision.

Hearing Wang Ning say this, a bright smile burst out on Shen Chongfeng's face: "I'm waiting for that day!" ”