The weather of this season can change as much as it says.

After the heat reached the extreme, several heavy clouds quickly gathered in the sky, followed by a series of lightning and thunder, and heavy rain followed.

Fortunately, the rainstorm came and went quickly, and the kung fu day of going to the toilet was immediately clear.

Facing the rainbow in the sunset, a group of children rushed to the large and small puddles on the side of the road, shouting nursery rhymes while making a bigger splash than who stepped on it:

"It's raining, it's bubbling, Wang Ba is wearing a straw hat......

Cheng Nuo, who was standing at the door and watching the street scene, was very happy, and when he heard the children's nursery rhymes, he habitually quickly touched his head to see if he was wearing a straw hat, and after making sure that he was not wearing anything today, he breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, several subordinates in the editorial department came out in a huddle of each other, holding tea roots and seemed to want to fertilize the ginkgo biloba in the yard.

I didn't expect that the dean who was not shocked by the humiliation on weekdays also had a cramped day.

I stayed motionless at the door for a while, almost forgetting that I had something else to do when I came out.

Cheng Nuo, who turned around and closed the door, also saw the appearance of his subordinates, and suddenly his face was blank: "All of them have nothing to do, right, I just brought you the latest subject magazine, which is the latest round *** article by Hardy and Ramanujan, you eat them thoroughly as soon as possible, and I will see it in the next issue of "National" magazine."

Hearing this, these subordinates immediately wilted like frosted eggplants, you look at me, I look at you, and finally unanimously decided to pour out the overnight tea first, brew a new pot of tea, and stay up all night to give the paper to the liver.

It is a pity to say that Ramanujan, an Indian mathematical genius who is about to be named a fellow of Trinity College of Cambridge and elected a member of the Royal Society, is overworked and nervous because of his research work, and he is a devout Brahman, and he is definitely a vegetarian.

At this time, he was already infected with severe tuberculosis, and in this era of scarce medical resources, it was tantamount to being pronounced a death sentence, and he would die in the next few years, which had to be said to be a loss to the entire mathematical community.

Even in this situation, Ramanujan continued to publish important papers and tirelessly moved forward on the road of mathematics.

Thinking about myself, it's been a few months since I didn't brush papers in the international mathematical community, and I'm really ashamed.

"Well, you turn the file to the back, and there is a Bernstein paper, I have a general look, mainly about his construction of the first axiomatic system of probability theory, which is also very significant, I remember that a piece is also translated, and the symbols will be compiled and localized with us."

This time, the subordinates' mental head is even worse, the translation is good, but it is difficult to understand it thoroughly, not to mention that it will be published and distributed later, and there will definitely be letters from readers for academic discussions, and how should they reply when the time comes.

Someone who had the courage to stand up and whispered, "Dean, in this way, the layout of our next issue will not be enough, and the content of other disciplines is predetermined, and it is not easy to change."

Cheng Nuo poured himself a glass of water, and said while drinking, "That's not in a hurry, you can't stuff it in the next period, then you can learn it first."

Now they have nothing to say, they can only grit their teeth and start gnawing hard bones, if the teeth are not good, even if they knock out the teeth, the bones will not be damaged in the slightest, only these two papers, in this era, are too hard.

Just as everyone's eyebrows were tightly knit and they were about to do a few rounds, Cheng Nuo suddenly started to speak.

"By the way, strong tea is still less drinking, it is not necessarily good for the body, rest when it is time to rest, work and rest will be good for the brain, in a few days I will arrange for the comrades of the medical school to do a physical examination for everyone, and I will notify you when the time comes, and report to me in advance if there is anything."

After settling down the editorial department, Cheng Nuo prepared to go to the Commercial Press.

Last time I started from Beijing, I had already agreed with their manager Zhang Yuanji on the publication of the "Concise Mathematical Dictionary", and this time I went to see how they were doing, and if the effect was good, then the mathematical results would be published later, and the previous cooperation could be continued.

I didn't expect to meet Cai Yuan again here

Pei, the two of them seemed to be drinking.

Perhaps seeing the surprise in Cheng Nuo's eyes, Zhang Yuanji, as the owner, took the initiative to add a pair of bowls to Cheng Nuo, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I have been friends with the people for many years, but unfortunately we are busy on weekdays, so I took advantage of the fact that today I asked my wife to make some home-cooked food and send it, how about a quick taste?"

Cai Yuanpei on the side also said: "Brother Xiaozhai is right, we have known each other for many years, don't look at the fact that these dishes are not sold as well as those in big restaurants, they actually taste good, but they are not bad at all, and you can be regarded as blessed with Zhiyuan today."

After thanking the hospitality, Cheng Nuo pulled up a stool and sat down and said curiously: "Then I'm not welcome, dare to ask this "six tongs", which six are they?"

The two glanced at each other, laughed at the same time, and sandwiched a chicken leg for Cheng Nuo, Zhang Yuanji smiled and said: "It refers to the same year, fellow villagers, same subjects, etc., the inexhaustible fate of this half of a lifetime."

Cai Yuanpei also smiled and said, "The difference is that Brother Xiaozhai has done publishing, and I have done university, but for now, they are both engaged in education-related industries, and the purpose is the same."

As he spoke, they raised their glasses again and pulled Cheng Nuo to drink again.

Rao is Cheng Nuo has a good amount of wine, but he is also confused when he drinks it at this time, he really didn't expect that the two of them, who are gentle and elegant on weekdays, would be so arrogant.

After careful inquiry, I found that Cai Yuanpei next to him was actually a wine urn hidden in Peking University for many years.

Basically, I drink every day, and even every meal, I have to save a few jars of good wine every year, and take it out from time to time to drink.

Talking about this, Cai Yuanpei is in a very good mood: "I am free of thought, and I love what I drink. But I've always drunk a lot, and although I drink a little more often, I've never been drunk, so I don't delay you from getting down to business."

The wine was strong, Zhang Yuanji said happily: "Usually we have to say a wine order when we drink, either it is a fist drawing, or Chen Chen Xiangyin, there is no fun, I just thought of a new wine order, why don't we try it today, see if the people are drunk or not, drunk people never say they are drunk."

Cai Yuanpei just picked up a piece of moldy Qianzhang and was about to put it in his mouth, when he heard his friend's provocation, he immediately became interested and put the fast son down temporarily: "Brother Xiaozhai, then I have to study hard and see what is hidden in your new wine order."

Picking up a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, Cheng Nuo also said, "Although I don't have much on the wine table, I still know more or less about the common wine order, so I am also very curious about Mr. Zhang's new wine order."

"That's good, that's good." Zhang Yuanji was very interested, and rolled up his sleeves: "That's it, it's five words in total. There are many things to say about the Republic of China. Said appropriately exempt from punishment, said inappropriate drinking, Zhiyuan, the two of us can work harder, we have worked together for so many years, I really have never seen the people drunk.

I have to take a good look today, and see what is the difference between this president of Peking University when he is drunk and ordinary people like me."

Cai Yuanpei shook his head helplessly: "I knew that you didn't have a good heart, it's okay to fall asleep after getting drunk, if you play drunk, it will be really insulting."

There is no turning back arrow when the bow is opened, and the good horse does not bow his head in front of the cliff.

The matter has come to this point, although I know that my friend has the intention to pit him, but I have promised it before, and it is really inappropriate to regret it at this time, so I took it.

The previous wine order is actually okay, saying that there are many people's *** teams, many foreign cars, and many poor people.

Later, it began to gradually change its taste, saying that there were many corrupt officials, many abductions, and politicians in the Republic of China...... There are many taxes and many ills.

For a while, it seemed that there was no way to say anything, and it was all quite appropriate, the wine glass was full, but no one drank it.

Just when everyone felt that it was starting to be a little boring, Cheng Nuo suddenly said amazingly: "There are many generals in the Republic of China."

Suddenly the scene was much quieter, and I don't know how long it took, Cai Yuanpei pointed to the cup in front of Cheng Nuo and said, "Although there are generals of the Republic of China, there are not many of them, and they are too far from what they said above, and they should be punished."

Cheng Nuo didn't rush to pick up the wine glass: "Otherwise. Although there are not many generals now, there will be many more in the future."

Zhang Yuanji said curiously:

"Why, tell me why."

Cheng Nuo raised his voice a little: "Did you see it? The Overseer was relieved of his post and appointed general. Vacancies were opened, and generals were also appointed. The commander of the infantry army was relieved of his post and was appointed general. Anyone who adjusts an individual and perfunctory his face must be given to a general.

In this way, it is not a problem to add 180 new generals a year. In a few years, everyone is a general."

When the two of them heard it, they seemed to be very reasonable, so Cheng Nuo's punishment in front of him was waived by the way.

However, there is one thing, this new wine order can not be implemented, and in the end, they simply drink their own, and the atmosphere returns to the original state.

Cheng Nuo toasted a glass of wine to the two elders and drank it himself: "Thank you two gentlemen for your hospitality, in fact, I really have something to do today, mainly to see how our reading materials are being published, especially the feedback from readers, which is very important for our subsequent content improvement."

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Yuanji glanced at Cai Yuanpei, and then said slowly after the other party nodded: "In terms of the actual distribution effect, it is actually very good.

As he spoke, he got up and went to the next room to take out a copy of the "Ta Kung Pao", which was the reservation advertisement for the "Concise Mathematical Dictionary" compiled by the Academy of Sciences, which indicated that the price of this book was one yuan, and the reservation could be charged half the price in advance, and it would only cost 8 dimes in total to buy this thick dictionary.

Seeing this mileage, I couldn't help but wonder: "It's priced at one yuan, is there still an appointment?"

Zhang Yuanji shook his head with a smile: "Zhiyuan, you may not know, those who can be willing to advertise in the newspaper for book reservations are generally large books, such as reference books, book series, compilations, anthologies, etc., which are more volumes, and your dictionary is very suitable for the requirements and is the best means for the library to absorb cash."

As for why the price is one yuan, in my opinion, it is already a very low price, and this is also on the basis of your willingness to give up the manuscript fee, we only consider the cost to get it, and if it is other large books, how can it be around ten yuan."

Cai Yuanpei added: "Book pre-orders can not only alleviate publishers' financial constraints, but also help publishers determine the approximate number of books to pre-order to avoid backlogs.

At the same time, the sale of pre-order advertisements is a powerful way to promote the book, which can not only increase the sales of the book but also expand the influence of the publisher itself, which I believe Brother Shinozai must have considered before."

Hearing this, Cheng Nuo immediately raised his glass and toasted to Zhang Yuanji: "I thank Mr. Zhang for his strong support on behalf of the comrades of the Academy of Sciences."

Seeing this, Zhang Yuanji hurriedly raised his wine glass and said politely: "This is what we should do, besides, this is our first mathematical dictionary in China, and it is also an honor for our library to publish and distribute it, and this wine should be honored by me."

The two humbled each other, and finally ended up drinking the wine in their glasses at the same time.

Looking at the young man in front of him, the more Zhang Yuanji looked at it, the happier he became, and finally took advantage of the wine to directly take Cheng Nuo's hand: "Brother Zhiyuan, whether your Academy of Sciences will publish dictionaries or textbooks in the future, the first choice must be us, what bookstore or the like, there is no comparison with us...... Hiccup~"

In this way, it is clear that Cai Yuanpei can't get drunk, so he drank himself first.

After saying this, he simply threw himself on the wine table and fell asleep.

Seeing his friend's appearance, Cai Yuanpei also felt helpless, and it was really not much to drink to this.

However, since the proprietor had fallen, it seemed a little inappropriate for them to stay any longer, so they simply helped them aside, dragged them to bed, and instructed the staff who remained in the library, and the two of them prepared to leave.

"In fact, judging from Brother Xiaozhai's last sentence, the pressure on him is not small at all, I don't know if you have heard of the "Chinese Dictionary"?" Standing outside the door, looking at his friend's sleeping room, Cai Yuanpei said.

"Is it published by Chung Hwa Book Company? When I went to the bookstore to buy books, I seemed to see them." Cheng Nuo recalled for a moment and hesitated: "It seems that the sales are not bad, could it be that Mr. Zhang is worried because the two are competing?"

"Yes, in the fourth year of the Republic of China, the Commercial Press improved the "New Dictionary" on the basis of the "Kangxi Dictionary", and took the lead in establishing a typical model for the separation of dictionaries and dictionaries." Cai Yuanpei shifted his gaze back and walked towards the gate of the courtyard and said, "It's a pity that in the same year, Zhonghua Book Company also published the "Chinese Dictionary".

The book not only contains more than 1,000 words in the "New Dictionary", but also invites the then President Li Yuanhong to write an inscription, celebrities from all walks of life Lin Shu, Li Jiaju, Xiong Xiling, Liao Ping, Liang Qichao, Wang Panghui as prefaces, plus general manager Lu Feikui, editorial director Ouyang Pucun, a total of eight prefaces, the lineup can not be said to be strong.

If so, the "New Dictionary" that has worked hard for Brother Xiao Zhai has failed miserably, I think Brother Xiao Zhai can help you so hard today, in addition to having the heart to support education, there is also the idea of shame, there is still a lot of room for you to cooperate in the future, don't let each other live up to each other's trust."

Listening to the eloquent experience, Cheng Nuo finally understood why Zhang Yuanji was so excited after seeing this "Concise Mathematical Dictionary" before, it turned out that there was such a meaning.

"Cai Yuan, don't worry, if nothing else, we will only have more opportunities to cooperate in the future, and strive to make a batch of low-cost and high-quality scientific books as soon as possible to help Mr. Sai spread in China." His eyes were full of determination, and Cheng Nuo said seriously.

In the future, after the Academy of Sciences is formed, there will only be more and more textbooks, dictionaries, and book series published, and there is a lot of room for cooperation between the two sides.

Just as the two of them stepped out of the threshold and were about to return, a thin young man suddenly walked through the door, looked at each other and nodded, and passed by after greeting each other.

Listening to the young man's hospitality to the young man inside, Cheng Nuo suddenly felt that this person was somewhat familiar, and turned around with some uncertainty and said:

"Dare to ask Mr. Jiang's surname is Fang Zhen?"