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"The thing is like this." Zhuang Weiran knew that these professors would definitely ask this question, and he actually regretted that he didn't solve Zhou's conjecture when he was in college.In fact, he had long thought that if he continued, he would be able to solve it soon.

"At that time, it happened that Professor Tao came to China University of Science and Technology. I know that Professor Tao was an associate professor at the University of California, Berkeley. After returning to China, he was a professor at Peking University." Zhuang Weiran said with a smile, "I want to go to Tao Professor Tao studied mathematical physics, so instead of continuing to study number theory, I studied Yang-Mills existence and quality gaps, and what I showed Professor Tao was the subject of nonlinear partial differential equations."

"So, Tao Hanhai dragged you to Peking University, right?" Professor Zhang Shouwu shook his head, he really didn't expect Zhuang Weiran to have such a time.You must know that if Zhuang Weiran solved Zhou's conjecture at that time, he could be sure that Princeton University, let alone Peking University, would send people to tirelessly harass Zhuang Weiran and let him come to Princeton University to study for a Ph.D.

"Xiao Zhuang, have you ever thought that if you solve Zhou's conjecture, you may go directly to Princeton University to study for a Ph.D. Here, there are the best mathematicians, as you have seen. , Selberg, etc...these are the best mathematicians." Zhang Shouwu couldn't understand, "Why did you abandon Zhou's conjecture and study nonlinear partial differential equations instead?"

"Probably because I didn't have money at the time, so I didn't dare to think about coming to Princeton University." Zhuang Weiran touched the bridge of his nose. He wanted to come to Princeton University, but the conditions did not allow him. There was really no way for him to come to Princeton University.At that time, even if Princeton University invited him, he probably would not come.

One is that he really has no money, not even a plane ticket.Second, even if Princeton University waived his tuition fees and returned his textbooks.But life in a foreign country is still difficult.

It's better to study for a Ph.D. at Peking University, although in the eyes of Princeton University, Peking University is nothing.But in the entire Asian region, Peking University is a very good school.

No matter in terms of faculty strength or other aspects, Peking University can be said to be among the top in Asia.

"That's right." Zhang Shouwu nodded slightly. He had heard of Zhuang Weiran's situation to some extent, and it was indeed quite difficult.Even if he solves Zhou's conjecture, it is impossible for Princeton University to give him a generous bonus.For Princeton, at least, it doesn't mean that much.

However, after he unraveled the existence and quality gaps of Yang-Mills, he was indeed able to gain a foothold in Princeton University.At least, this kind of worldwide problem requires not only mathematics, but also physics.Both of these aspects must be very good to be able to solve this worldwide mathematical problem.

Zhuang Weiran's worries are not unreasonable, but he is very clear about what he needs and when he will do what.It seems that he is very clear about his plan.

"Xiao Zhuang, as long as you know it in your heart." Zhang Shouwu stopped talking, "At Princeton University, I think Xiao Zhuang, you can be more cautious."

"Yes, I know." Of course Zhuang Weiran knew that Zhang Shouwu was doing this for his own good. After all, this professor has been in the lighthouse for many years and has almost no contact with the country.However, over the past few years, those scholars and professors who have returned from studying abroad, especially those in science and engineering, have more or less crossed paths with Professor Zhang Shouwu.

Professor Zhang Shouwu himself is a well-known mathematician. He used to be a professor at Columbia University and is now a professor at Princeton University.He graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D., but because he wanted to go to Princeton University.

It is also very interesting to say that when Professor Zhang Shouwu arrived in the Lighthouse Country, he really wanted to study with Faltings, the top mathematician at Princeton University at that time.Professor Zhang Shouwu once said that the mathematician he most admired was Mr. Faltings.However, this Mr. Faltings was very indifferent to him, and it was only after he made some achievements for the third time that Mr. Faltings began to be friendly to him.He even came to Princeton University for this and studied with Faltings for a whole year.

Unfortunately, when Professor Zhang Shouwu came to Princeton University as a professor, Mr. Faltings had already returned to Germany.

"By the way, Xiaozhuang." Zhang Shouwu seemed to remember something, and said gently, "Mr. Yang wants your email address."

"Mr. Yang...Mr. Yang?" Zhuang Weiran took a breath, "Professor Zhang, the Mr. Yang you mentioned, can't it be that one?"

Looking at Zhuang Weiran's appearance, Zhang Shouwu knew that he must have guessed who the old gentleman he was talking about was.Of course, this is also very easy to guess. There is no one who can be honored as Mr. Yang by a well-known mathematician, except for the one at Jinghua University.

Or a master of physics, comparable to Einstein's master of physics.

"Besides Mr. Yang from Jinghua University, who else do you think Mr. Yang?" Zhang Shouwu said with a smile, "By the way, I heard that you will go to Europe after the International Congress of Mathematicians, right?"

"Yes." Zhuang Weiran nodded slightly, he was indeed going to Europe.Professor Zhang Shouwu is a professor in the Department of Mathematics of Princeton University, so it is not surprising to know this.

"When you arrive in Europe, if you have time, you can go to the Max-Planck Institute of Mathematics in Germany." Zhang Shouwu shrugged, "I think, Xiaozhuang, you should know who to look for."

"Fa...Professor Faltins?" Zhuang Weiran's eyes widened.

"To be honest, Xiao Zhuang, I'm a little envious of you. So many famous figures in the academic world want to see you." Zhang Shouwu shook his head, "Back then, I wanted to see Professor Faltings. It's not like you, you haven't spoken yet, and Professor Faltings wants to see you."

Zhuang Weiran was silent. He knew that the mathematician Professor Zhang Shouwu admired most was Faltings.

"And Mr. Yang, I heard his tone, and I also want to meet you. If you can go back to China sometime, you should go to the Jinghua Garden to meet Mr. Yang."

"Yes." Mr. Yang wanted to see him, so he had to run faster.

What a joke, this master of physics comparable to Albert Einstein is the last living true master of contemporary physics.

Professor Zhang Shouwu's tone was a little envious, "That math god also wants to see you."

"Xiao Zhuang, your academic path will be very broad in the future, but it will also be very difficult." Zhang Shouwu said in a deep voice, "I'm actually a little worried about you. There is an old saying in our Hua country that a tree that is as beautiful as a forest will be destroyed by the wind."

"Your excellence, in the eyes of some people, is a thorn in the flesh. You have to be careful in the future." After Zhang Shouwu finished speaking, he patted Zhuang Weiran's shoulder with his hand, "Come to my house for a light meal tonight."

"I will definitely come." Zhuang Weiran replied, and Professor Zhang Shouwu said goodbye to him and left.

Before leaving, he gave his email address to Professor Zhang Shouwu.

It's just that he will definitely not return to China recently. He still wants to stay in Princeton for a few years and learn more from these big shots.In addition, after the International Congress of Mathematicians, he still has to go to Europe, so he really doesn't have much time.

Even if they return to China, I am afraid it will be after Christmas this year.

However, Zhuang Weiran was still in a very cheerful mood.Are you kidding me, Mr. Yang wants to see him.The only living legend of physics wants to meet him, can he not be happy?

It's just that Professor Zhang Shouwu is indeed right, Mu Xiuyu Linfeng will destroy it.The words of the ancestors are not casual words.That's what a terrible repeat of the same mistakes would say.

However, he is really confident in solving the weak Goldbach conjecture.

He believed that he could make a breakthrough before the International Congress of Mathematicians, and even solve the weak Goldbach conjecture.

"Hi, Zhuang." Bulgan stepped forward quickly and called Zhuang Weiran to stop.

"Who are you?" Zhuang Weiran looked confused as he looked at the old man approaching. He didn't know this person.But it looks like he is a professor.

"Bulgan, Simkon Bulgan, you may call me Mr. Bulgan."

The winner of the Fields Medal in 1994, especially in Banach spaces, and won the Fields Medal of the year for Banach spaces, harmonic analysis and ergodic theory.

Although this is not a professor at Princeton University, he is also a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.

Sure enough, Princeton is Princeton. Anyone who comes out and passes by you may be a Fields Medal winner or a Wolf Medal winner, etc., or even a Nobel Prize winner. .

It would be great if universities in Huaguo also have such schools.In that way, the universities in Huaguo will be the real academic paradise.

"Professor Bulgan, hello." Zhuang Weiran said solemnly, "Do you have anything to do with me?"

"Of course, I heard that Zhuang you are very researched in the field of functional analysis."

"Ah... there are a few." Zhuang Weiran was stunned for a moment, "But I really don't understand Banach space very well."

Zhuang Weiran was a little embarrassed, "In terms of functional analysis, I probably see the Hilbert space the most."

"Oh?" Bulgan said happily, "Really? So, Zhuang, have you ever thought about joining the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton? Even if you work at the Institute for Advanced Study, it will not delay you as an associate professor at Princeton University."

"Join the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study?" Zhuang Weiran looked at Bulgan in astonishment. He really didn't expect that Bulgan would send out such an invitation so directly.

"That's right, join the Institute for Advanced Study. Zhuang, you don't need to prove your research ability to anyone. You are already a very good mathematician. I sincerely invite you to join the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. It is the common aspiration of the professors in the School of Mathematics." Burgan continued, "We believe that in the future, Zhuang, you will become the brightest star in mathematics."

"I..." Zhuang Weiran stammered a bit.