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Chapter 437 My voice is academic supremacy!

As Grothendieck walked along, he was looking at Xu Qingshan. He found that this young talented scholar was even more outstanding than what he saw in the video.

Those shots failed to fully capture his handsomeness.

When the old man and the young man looked at each other, the group of old men in their fifties and sixties around them immediately noticed this situation and quietly made way to allow Xu Qingshan and Grothendieck to make eye contact.

"You are more perfect than I thought."

Grothendieck spoke first. His words were full of praise. He did not use any other adjectives, but directly summarized it as perfect.

"After all, I have studied your work seriously. I was also influenced by you on the road to proving the Riemann hypothesis. In particular, the relative viewpoint you pioneered in introducing category theory homological algebra and sheaf theory into algebraic geometry played a great guiding role in my introduction of quantum analysis."

Xu Qingshan earnestly expressed his recognition of Grothendieck's work, but the old man waved his hands nonchalantly.

"There's no need to talk about the past. You're great for being able to do this. It has nothing to do with me. It's just that you actually recognized me."

Deligne watched carefully from the side. Although the teacher said this, in fact, he straightened his back for a moment, put his hands behind his back, and kept picking.

He understood the teacher, and this look on the teacher's face meant that he was happy.

"I think no living mathematician in the world would dare to forget you. There are a lot of people here. Let's go and arrange accommodation for you first."

Xu Qingshan said with a chuckle.

Knowing that Mr. Deligne and his party were coming, Xu Qingshan had already asked someone to clean the large penthouse apartment that his second uncle Lin Jihua had reserved for him, so that he didn't have to go to the hotel and he would have enough privacy.

After all, the sudden arrival of several international mathematics masters to China without a word could easily cause suspicion and disputes, no matter what their purpose was.

A business car took the five old men away from the airport.

Arrived at home.

Xu Qingshan originally wanted to ask someone to arrange some Western-style black tea and pastries, but old man Grothendieck was very interested in the Fujian rock tea on the table and insisted on trying it.

"Are you here to ask me about quantum analysis? Or do you have any other questions about the Riemann hypothesis?"

Although Xu Qingshan had some guesses in his mind, sometimes it was much more comfortable to remain passive than to be active.

As expected, Grothendieck interrupted Xu Qingshan before he could finish his words.

It is not difficult to see that several professors who are very impressive in Princeton have no dominance at all in front of this Pope of Mathematics, the modern God of Mathematics.

"I heard from Pierre and the others that you are building a school dedicated to academics?"

Xu Qingshan pretended to be stunned, looked at Deligne and Bangbieli, and then nodded.

"Indeed, it is called Qingshan University, and this Mr. Jiang is the chief designer of Qingshan University."

Xu Qingshan also cue Jiang Daohua who was diligently making tea on the side.

At this time, Lao Jiang no longer thought about complaining that Xu Qingshan sent him home, but then called him up again at short notice, causing him to stand up his wife.

On the way back here from the airport just now, Jiang Daohua finally understood that these old men with different styles on this trip are all world-class masters of mathematics.

After all, Lao Jiang was a top student before, so his English couldn't be too bad. Plus, his younger sister was also studying at Princeton, so he naturally had some knowledge about Princeton.

But now there are five foreigners sitting here.

Three of them were tenured professors at Princeton. Whenever Jiang Yuhua mentioned them, her eyes would be filled with respect and yearning. However, in front of this bald old man, they were all timid, as if they were afraid of not taking good care of them.

Not to mention Xu Qingshan's influence.

In terms of popularity in Chinese scientific research, Xu Qingshan is second, and no one dares to claim to be first.

He even said that his achievement that made a global sensation this time was also influenced by this old man.

Although Jiang Daohua did not have a deep understanding of the mathematical research circle, with his knowledge as a high-level intellectual, he was naturally aware of the old man's power.

"Hello, I'm Jie Tejiang, and I'm happy to serve you."

Jiang Daohua was very considerate. Not only did he serve the freshly brewed tea to Grothendieck, he also stood up and introduced himself.

"If you want to know about Qingshan University, please wait for a moment and I will give you a detailed introduction."

After saying that, Jiang Daohua went to the car to get his computer and showed it to these foreigners.

Now it was Grothendieck and Deligne's turn to be shocked.

Good guy.

When I just got off the plane, I saw these dark and thin Chinese people standing next to Xu Qingshan. They didn't say much, just drove.

They thought this was a driver or Xu Qingshan's assistant.

I didn't expect that this guy who looks a bit like a migrant worker is actually the chief designer of Aoyama University and can speak fluent English.

Although his accent is a very traditional Chinese English, he is very confident and does not have the common shyness of ordinary people.

Moreover, the English speech did not affect the logic of Jiang Daohua's introduction at all. Even people like Grothendieck who didn't know much about architecture could intuitively feel the level he demonstrated.

After all, if you don’t understand architecture, how can you not know whether this thing looks good or not?

"Are you interested in coming to Qingshan University to retire, do academic work, and teach students?"

Xu Qingshan was never able to get a word in. Instead, Jiang Daohua was the first to break through the ambiguous membrane.

"Uncle."

Xu Qingshan was stunned and was about to interrupt Jiang Daohua, but Jiang Daohua held his hand.

Jiang Daohua just grinned very sincerely.

"Actually, I am Qingshan's relative, but I don't know much about academic matters. I only know that he has invested a lot of effort in this project at Qingshan University. Even if it is about the Riemann hypothesis or quantum analysis, as long as he keeps working on it, he should be able to maintain his position as a world-leading mathematician, right?"

Jiang Daohua looked at Grothendieck and asked boldly.

"Well, he will always be the world's top mathematician."

Grothendieck nodded and commented objectively.

"Yes, he could have stayed at Capital University peacefully, enjoying all the honors and treatments with peace of mind, being admired by thousands of people and praised by the world."

Jiang Daohua's eyes fixed and he said seriously.

"But he was still willing to invest all the money he had earned through hard work in his life into Qingshan University. I was in charge of this project, and I knew he had done his best."

"So I will do my best to consider the preferential treatment of students, teachers and staff as much as possible during the design process."

Jiang Daohua found several concept drawings on his computer that he had drawn by hand and designed by computer.

"This is the clear water lake that will be built between the first and second phases of the school. There will be many lakeside villas designed by the lake."

Even Xu Qingshan, who was standing beside him, was not very clear about what Jiang Daohua was talking about.

After all, they had only been discussing the first phase of the campus. Xu Qingshan's original intention was to let Jiang Daohua wait until the first phase of the campus was designed, and then slowly design the second phase of the campus based on the actual situation.

I didn't expect my uncle to be so diligent at work.

The chief designer really made the right arrangement.

"That's about it. This is my design concept for preferential treatment of outstanding faculty and staff of our school."

Jiang Daohua added one more sentence in a very "inadvertent" way.

"I believe that professors like you would also like this kind of life, right? Strolling around the campus town, enjoying the slow-paced research life, and eating special foods from all over China every day."

Originally Xu Qingshan was still thinking about the issue of active and passive, but now looking at Jiang Daohua he felt that he seemed to have not really understood Huanxi's uncle in depth.

He was far more daring in trying and challenging things than Xu Qingshan had imagined and believed.

Even when it comes to making big promises and deceiving people, they are not inferior at all.

Also.

If you are not good at making big promises to deceive people, how can you become the vice president of a state-owned enterprise?

But Xu Qingshan did not blame Jiang Daohua for acting on his own.

Quite the opposite.

Jiang Daohua had already stated in advance that he was anxious as a bystander, not the one with the decision-making power.

This gave him room for maneuver in his invitations to several bigwigs.

If they are interested enough, they will seize the obvious hint from Jiang Daohua. If they are not interested, Xu Qingshan does not need to say anything and still has a way out to maintain their original friendship.

"Wow!"

Grothendieck's eyes lit up.

"That kind of life is quite desirable, Jeter. Can you keep a house for me? I think I would like it."

When Grothendieck said this, only Jiang Daohua, who didn't know him very well, had excitement and excitement in his eyes.

Others, including Xu Qingshan, looked at Grothendieck as if he were an old fox.

With Grothendieck's status and strength, what kind of life can't he have?
Do you really think that living in seclusion in the mountains and living a good life is something that ordinary people can do?
However, Xu Qingshan also raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

Originally, Xu Qingshan had some vague guesses when Deligne and Bangbieli contacted him.

Later, I thought even more boldly.

Now it's all true.

"I just remembered, Mr. Grothendieck, that the title of Honorary President of Aoyama University has always been reserved for you."

Xu Qingshan hit the snake on the pole.

Although Xu Qingshan had not heard Deligne and the others mention what happened on the last phone call since they met, he still took the initiative to mention it.

"Honorary Principal?"

Grothendieck looked at Xu Qingshan, looked at him twice, and laughed.

"You really still remember that phone call. Of course, since I came here today, I had this plan."

Grothendieck raised his hand, indicating that Jiang Daohua could sit down.

"Not only me, but Pierre and the others also hope to come to China, to your school, to become a teacher, and pass on our knowledge here."

Grothendieck, unlike his previous rebellious and unruly demeanor in other places, frankly stated the purpose of his group's visit without any beating around the bush.

"But we also need to have sufficient protection. This protection is not about our salary. In fact, Xu, you also know very well that at our stage, we don't really need to consider our salary."

"The guarantee we need is your consistent pursuit of academics and your attitude towards academic research schools."

"What kind of academic system, what kind of training program, what kind of reward mechanism, etc., let us see your attitude towards mathematics and the future of science. You know, what I hate most in my life is the old-fashioned, greedy, pedantic, dark, and foolish academic circle full of transactions. I want to see your difference. If possible, I will support you with all my life's knowledge."

It is rare for Grothendieck to say such a long speech.

Having said this, Grothendieck paused and pointed to several disciples and juniors around him.

"We have also discussed that once I make a decision, they will stay with me in your school and devote the rest of their lives to the academic future."

Renault, who was just sitting there quietly watching the show, was a little dumbfounded.

No, teacher.

Didn't you and Deligne come up with this together? What does it have to do with me, Renault?

I'm the vice president of a world-renowned university, but I quit my job and come to work for Xu Qingshan?
Is this reasonable?

How could the teacher make such a hasty decision for me?

When Renault was about to speak, he saw that after teacher Ge Huang finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and glanced at the four of them.

"Is there anything wrong with what I said?"

Renault moved his butt, shrank back into the sofa and lowered his head.

You are awesome and you are blessed, how dare I have any objection?

When Xu Qingshan heard Grothendieck's words, he roughly understood what they meant and was delighted.

"Don't worry, I'm already prepared. Since we've made clear the other party's attitude, everyone should settle down today. Tomorrow, Jet and I will take you to visit the newly completed Qingshan University Phase I. During the visit, I will tell you my ideas and plans without reservation."

Xu Qingshan promised, but he was also a little worried that Gehuang, an impatient old Deng, would waste too much time internally and just run away, so he added two more sentences.

"But you can rest assured, sir. In order to realize the dreams of our academic researchers, I will set up a board of directors for this school, but the board of directors will not have control over the operation of the school. They only have preferential treatment in employment. At the same time, this school will not involve any political issues in its official position. I will ensure that this school will only have my voice, and my voice represents the supremacy of academics!"

Xu Qingshan spoke his mind frankly.

Of course, Xu Qingshan would not mention some sensitive things that might not happen.

He believed that as long as he could build Qingshan University well.

Once Emperor Ge and his men come, they will be reluctant to leave.

Jiang Daohua on the side blinked, the shock in his heart was beyond words.

He knew that Qingshan University would become very strong in the future, but he didn't expect that it would become so strong now just because of Xu Qingshan alone.

It was possible for a tenured professor at Princeton to give up his lofty status in that academic sanctuary and come to a newly established university to become a professor.

Is the world crazy, or is he crazy?

(End of this chapter)