Volume 2 Academic Career Chapter 774: The Power of the Old Men
"Of course it's true!"
Deligne replied with certainty, and at the same time signaled to Faltings and Langlands not to worry, saying that he would slowly lead them to the matter. "Of course it's true!"
Deligne replied with certainty, and at the same time signaled to Faltings and Langlands not to worry, and that he would slowly lead to the matter.
"That's great, you're very welcome!"
After getting a positive answer, Chen Zhou was suddenly overjoyed.
If these old guys are really willing to come to Yanjing, it will be extremely good news for the Yanjing Institute of Theoretical Sciences, Yanjing, and even the entire China.
Although they are no longer in their prime and have long passed the era of academic wisdom, they may not be able to complete any amazing research work.
However, they have an absolutely convincing reserve of mathematical knowledge and an extremely broad range of mathematical knowledge.
It will provide great help to the future development of Yenching Institute of Theoretical Sciences.
"Thanks."
Deligne said thank you again, which was also said on behalf of Faltings and Langlands, which seemed very polite.
This surprised Chen Zhou a little. According to the old gentleman's previous personality, he would never come to visit him without a reason. It didn't make sense for him to call him alone just to tell him such news.
And this news is definitely good news that will benefit me.
Could it be that there is something else waiting for me?
Thinking of this, Chen Zhou took the initiative to say: "Professor Deligne, please tell Professor Faltings and Professor Langlands that you can rest assured that I will do my best to provide you with an excellent research environment and ensure your life in Yenching!"
Deligne was waiting for Chen Zhou to say this. After Chen Zhou finished speaking, he smiled and said, "Professor Chen, I believe that our research environment will be the best if I can work with you."
Nice words are the same to everyone, and they are also very useful to Chen Zhou.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhou also smiled and said, "I look forward to the time when we work together."
"We are also looking forward to it!" Deligne continued, "We also believe that our future work together will definitely be able to solve the grand unified theory in the field of mathematics!"
The smile on Chen Zhou's face froze for a moment, and he immediately understood what this old gentleman was trying to do by talking so much. Did he come here to ask him to do mathematical research again?
Chen Zhou had heard Langlands talk about the grand unified theory in mathematics.
When the foundation stone of Yenching Institute of Theoretical Sciences was laid, Deligne wanted him to complete the research on the standard conjecture, and Langlands mentioned this grand unified theory in the field of mathematics.
Naturally, Langlands' idea of bringing this up was similar to Deligne's, and he also hoped that he would help complete the research on this topic.
In fact, this is a great idea about the grand unification of mathematics, which can be regarded as a complete sublimation of the Langlands program.
Just by hearing the name, you can tell how difficult this subject is.
At this time, Deligne deliberately mentioned this topic, and his intention was obvious.
Chen Zhou guessed that Langlands might be right next to Deligne, listening to their conversation.
Therefore, Chen Zhou, who originally wanted to pretend that he didn't hear it, could no longer pretend not to know.
Regardless of the considerations, he hopes that these old guys can officially join the Yenching Institute of Theoretical Sciences and come to Yenching.
By then, the script of Yenching becoming the world's mathematics center in the new mathematical era will be accelerated many times!
After thinking for a while, Chen Zhou replied: "I remember Professor Langlands once told me that a grand unified theory in mathematics would be the greatest idea in mathematics and would open a different door to mathematics in the future."
"I have always had some immature ideas about the content of this research. If we can complete this research together, I believe our mathematical work will be more meaningful!"
Chen Zhou's words were transmitted through the receiver to the ears of Deligne and Langlands who had been standing nearby.
"He agreed!"
Langlands said with some excitement.
Deligne turned his head to look at the other person, signaling him not to be so loud. At the same time, a complacent look appeared on his face, as if to say, see, I told you not to be anxious, this kid will definitely agree.
It’s no wonder Langlands is excited, just as Deligne’s obsession is a standard conjecture, his obsession is precisely the grand unified theory in the field of mathematics.
What he and Faltings were talking about was that they hoped Chen Zhou would conduct this research.
If Chen Zhou agrees, they are also willing to formally join the Yenching Institute of Theoretical Natural Sciences and go to Yenching immediately!
On the contrary, it actually doesn't make much difference whether they go to Yenching or not. They have to prepare for a long-term battle in this research and look for possible researchers.
This is also the reason why Langlands said that he would go to China to find Chen Zhou, but if Chen Zhou agreed, they could set off immediately without any worries.
Fortunately, what Chen Zhou said meant that he agreed, and they could really prepare to go to China, to Yanjing to find Chen Zhou.
After giving a thankful look to the smug Deligne, Langlands quickly stopped talking.
Although there was excitement on Faltings' face, it was slightly less than that of Langlands.
For him, the grand unified theory in the field of mathematics is a factor that determines whether he stays or goes, but it is not the key factor.
Chen Zhou naturally couldn't see the expressions of the people on Deligne's side, but he did hear Langlands' voice.
Chen Zhou smiled softly and didn't say anything else. As long as the meaning was conveyed, it was fine.
Afterwards, Langlands asked Deligne about the construction of the research institute. He should be the one among the three who most wanted to set off immediately.
When Chen Zhou heard this question, he really didn't know how to answer it for a moment.
Speaking of which, since the groundbreaking ceremony, he has basically not asked about the construction progress, and Chen Haining was in charge of everything.
Although Chen Haining would also report the construction progress to him, he couldn't tell him every day, right?
In addition, he has been in seclusion for research and has not contacted Chen Haining for some time.
After a while, Chen Zhou said truthfully: "Due to the research on the BSD conjecture and the Riemann conjecture, I haven't paid much attention to the construction progress of the institute. I will notify you as soon as the institute is completed!"
"Is that so..." Deligne thought for a moment and then said, "It looks like it will take some time. During this time, we can help you invite some more people to go to Yanjing with us."
Chen Zhou only felt that the surprises came one after another.
Sure enough, Deligne is a reliable person!
Since he agreed to study the standard conjecture, the old man helped ask the Clay Mathematics Institute for a bonus.
After he completed his research on the standard conjecture, he not only came to Yanjing himself, but also brought Faltings and Langlands.
Chen Zhou believed that Faltings and Langlands' decision to come to him must have been helped by Deligne.
Now, I have to help recruit people for myself!
There is nothing to say!
Moreover, Chen Zhou felt that with the power of these old men, there must be quite a few people who would come to Yanjing!
Thinking of this, he was a little worried about the future of the School of Mathematics of the Yanjing Academy of Theoretical Natural Sciences. After all, there were too many people, and they were all math masters, which was also a kind of trouble...
