Joseph knew that Cullen was actually quite skeptical of his so-called independent research on "drawing geometry", and perhaps it was the real pioneer of "drawing geometry" that Meng Ri, because he was a child prodigy, so he was less skeptical that there were other child prodigies who created similar techniques at a similar age to himself.

Joseph did learn drawing geometry in his previous life, and he believed that after hundreds of years of development, the drawing geometry of later generations must have developed more than the drawing geometry of this time. However, he did not know the extent to which the geometry of Monge's original engraving had developed. Joseph thought about it, and felt that most of the techniques of projection transformation were developed in later generations, so he recalled it carefully in his heart, and then added some of this part of the content and talked about it in detail.

The Duke of Orleans listened with great interest, and it was not until Joseph had finished speaking of a part of it, and paused for a moment, that he asked Monge: "Monge, how does Joseph's method compare with yours?" ”

"Pretty much the same." Monridao. After he finished speaking, he looked at everyone, and suddenly realized that his words might imply that Joseph did not come up with the meaning of drawing geometry by himself, so he hurriedly added: "But there are still some things that are different, such as the projection transformation he uses in how to deal with the map, which is very interesting, which I had not thought of before." The map will be easier to use this way. The method created by Monsieur Bonaparte is basically the same as mine in principle, but even better than mine in terms of practicality. Monsieur Bonaparte, you are a genius in mathematics! ”

The geometry of Meng Ri's painting has always been a secret content, so even the few people next to him actually haven't had much contact with it before, and when everyone heard Meng Ri say so, they naturally dispelled their suspicions.

"Joseph, I didn't expect you to be a mathematical genius. Well, last time I heard you were still in middle school? In the ......, "Duke Charles suddenly couldn't remember which secondary school he was in.

"It's the school of Louis the Great, His Royal Highness the Duke. Joseph and my nephew Armand were classmates. Lavoisier added with a smile on his face.

"Yes, yes. Last time I saw him with Armand. Duke Charles looked at Joseph with admiration and said, "It is really a French happiness to have such young people popping up continuously." It's just that it is too unfair to make such an achievement, but not get the credit it deserves, and even live in poverty. I think we should compensate Joseph a little bit for that. ”

Condorcet nodded, "I think that this paper by Joseph is at least very discussable, and should win this time, and receive a prize of six hundred francs." ”

Because the Duke of Orleans mentioned compensation, even Coulomb and Monge did not object.

"That's too little." Duke Charlie was not satisfied.

"Your Royal Highness, you don't have to worry, such talents will not be buried." "When this paper is published, and the speed of light experiment is completed, I think Joseph will be able to get a teaching position at the University of Paris, or even a place here." Well, Joseph, I heard you're graduating soon. How's that, are you interested? I can give you a letter of recommendation. ”

Before Joseph could speak, Monge rushed ahead and said, "Joseph is very talented in drawing geometry, but this is a secret skill. If he had arrived at the University of Paris, he would not have been able to study these things very conveniently. That would be a shame. The Paris Military Academy was looking for a teacher who could teach drawing geometry, and they asked me to recommend them an expert. Why don't I join Mr. Laplace in recommending him to teach mathematics at the École des Officers in Paris. I think it's even better. And I was able to get more stipends for him, and in terms of income, it was definitely more than at the University of Paris. Joseph, what do you think? ”

In terms of fame alone, the University of Paris is certainly more famous. But in terms of income, it is true that teaching at the Paris Military Academy, as Monge said, will earn more. In addition, Joseph knew that the revolution was about to break out, and in the revolution, all kinds of forces would come to the stage, and today there would be royalists on the poles of the streetlights, and tomorrow the revolutionaries would be on the guillotine. The University of Paris is a place where various political schools meet, and if you go here, you may be uncontrollably involved in political struggles for some reason. In contrast, the Paris Military Academy is much safer. And after entering the military system, you can also make some necessary preparations for the future.

Thinking of this, Joseph said to Monge: "Monsieur Condorcet, thank you very much for your recommendation. Still, I think I'm more inclined to Monge's suggestion. My father had just passed away, and I had several younger brothers to study, and I was in dire need of money right now. And my younger brother Napoleon happened to be at the Paris Military Academy. He's a troublemaker, and I think I'll be able to watch him better when I'm there. ”

Hearing this, everyone burst out laughing. Duke Charles laughed and said, "It seems that all the older brothers always think that the younger brother is a troublemaker." Well, I can imagine what it would be like to be a younger brother when he enters the classroom and finds that the teacher above is actually his older brother......"

"Let's go back to the speed of light." Lavoisier spoke.

"Okay, let's move on ......"

……

Two days after this visit, Joseph received a letter from a courier from the French Academy of Sciences, informing him that his thesis had won the prize of six hundred francs.

These bonuses made Joseph's life much easier all of a sudden. Two days later, he received another letter from Monge. In this thick letter, Monge told Joseph that the Academy of Sciences had completed preparations for the light-speed experiment and was preparing to carry it out ten days later on the evening of that night, when there was no moon, in one of the castles of the Duke of Orleans.

At the end of the letter, Monge told Joseph that he had recommended him along with Laplace. I believe that in a few days, he will receive an official letter from the Paris Military Academy. As soon as he graduates, he will be able to report from the Paris Military Academy.

Joseph was very proud to get the letter, but unfortunately Napoleon was not around and could not show it off to him. However, it would have been better if he could suddenly appear in the classroom where Napoleon was in his uniform. Well, you can also point Napoleon to the blackboard to make a puzzle. It's really, it's fun to think about.

In addition, with the living money in his hand all of a sudden, Joseph immediately remembered the classic line of Master Lu in "Water Margin": "Neo has faded out of his mouth!" Joseph calculated that if he went to the restaurant and spent two francs, he would have a good meal with a mouthful of oil. But consider that Napoleon was not there, leaving his younger brother and eating alone, such a thing, Joseph could not do. So he had to continue to be patient, and fortunately there were no days left next weekend. Wait until the weekend to take Napoleon out for a big meal.

Unfortunately, there were several restaurants on Joseph's way to school. The restaurants weren't of a high class and weren't particularly expensive—at least, as it seemed to Joseph, who now had hundreds of francs in his pocket. In the past, Joseph passed by here when he was in school, and he often smelled the aroma of broth wafting from these restaurants. But at that time, Joseph didn't even have a coin in his pocket, so the allure of the smell of the broth didn't seem particularly great, and at most it made Joseph swallow a mouthful of saliva, then hold his breath, and quicken his pace. But this time, the situation is a little different, with money in your pocket, and the possibility of actually going to eat, the aroma of those broths has become more and more irresistible. Joseph tried to speed up, but the broth seemed to turn into bungee cords, binding him and pulling him back with all his might. It took a lot of effort for Joseph to break free, but when he arrived at school, he was late for class for the first time in his life. Fortunately, the teacher didn't notice him because he was too short-sighted and gave him a chance to sneak into the classroom.

In this way, it was easy to stay up until the weekend, and in general, Napoleon would walk to Joseph after school - which was more economical. Considering the walking distance, it should have been around five o'clock in the afternoon when he arrived, just in time to go to a restaurant for a meal. Joseph told Father Jean-Jacques early that they would go out to have a good meal together when Napoleon came tonight, so that today, including Father Jean-Jacques, there would be no need to nibble on black bread.

However, it wasn't until almost seven o'clock that Napoleon slowly arrived at Joseph, and by this time all the restaurants on the street were closed - this was not an era of nightlife. And Father Jean Jacques, who was too hungry to wait, got half a stick of dry bread that he had left, and ate it with water.

"Why are you here so late?" Joseph asked, unhappily.

"There's a guy who treated me to a meal." Napoleon said.

"Damn, you actually ate?" Hungry, Joseph could barely suppress his anger, "Wait...... Someone invited you to dinner? I heard that you have a bad reputation at school? ”

"I helped him with his math homework." Napoleon said proudly.

"But I'm still hungry...... "Because of hunger, Joseph couldn't even muster any interest in showing off his prize to Napoleon.

"Are you waiting for me to finish our meal?" Napoleon was taken aback, "Isn't it just two black loaves of bread?" Is this also guilty of waiting? ”

"Well, you'll eat brown bread tomorrow!" Joseph said through gritted teeth.