From Almighty Scholar to Chief Scientist

In addition, this is also Lin Xiao's first report on Lin's conjecture, so many mathematicians want to communicate with Lin Xiao about the problems.

Although before, they could communicate with Lin Xiao by email, but obviously, face-to-face communication is more convenient.

Until nine o'clock in the morning, the report was held as scheduled.

Lin Xiao, who had undergone some grooming and had a hairstyle specially done, appeared in front of many mathematicians present with great energy.

Now at the age of 22, he has become more mature than before, no matter in terms of appearance or other aspects.

Facing these mathematicians, he said with a smile on his face: "Mathematicians who have come from afar, welcome to Shangjing University. I hope that you can leave a good impression on you during your few days here."

"Lin, if you can complete the last part of your report at the International Congress of Mathematicians, I will definitely make a good impression."

At this time, a mathematician sitting in the first row said.

Lin Xiao saw that this mathematician was Pierre Deligne who flew from the United States.

And Deligne's words quickly resonated with other mathematicians.

"Yeah! Lin, you either don't write that part, or write more! You're making us feel bad!"

"Lin, you are so maddening!"

……

Seeing that there were at least six or seven mathematicians who were familiar with him expressing their opinions, Lin Xiao couldn't laugh or cry, and then said with a smile: "At that time, you will get a satisfactory answer."

"This is what you said, we all remember it!"

"of course."

Lin Xiao gave an OK gesture.

So these mathematicians spared him for the time being and listened to his report.

Regarding the proof of Lin's conjecture, since it has passed the approval of "Annual of Mathematics", of course there is basically no problem. Lin Xiao's academic report can also be regarded as a process.

Mainly for future communication.

So Lin Xiao spoke very quickly, in about 20 minutes, he finished the thesis.

This is followed by a question and answer session.

Lin Xiao left enough time to communicate with the mathematicians present about the process of proving Lin's theorem and some methods of application.

The questioning session lasted for more than 40 minutes. Those students who came to join in the fun, or some teachers with weaker ability, had already fallen into confusion. They were extremely impressed by the questions of these big guys and Lin Xiao's answers. At a loss.

They could only groan in their hearts: It's too high-end!

Of course, after four or ten minutes, seeing that no one asked any more questions, Lin Xiao finally began his conclusion.

He smiled and said: "Actually, there is a great connection between Lin's theorem and Hodge's theorem... conjecture, I believe everyone is very clear, and I also found a The magical method can bring us great help in proving the Hodge conjecture."

"Of course, if you want to know what's going on, let's listen to the breakdown of my next report. This is the end of today's report. Thank you everyone. I look forward to seeing you at the International Congress of Mathematicians."

Then he bowed deeply, and then, as if fleeing, he left the podium.

The mathematicians present were stunned for a while, and suddenly recalled it.

Lin Xiaolian said "Hodge's Theorem" twice, is it a coincidence or intentional?

But according to common sense, when they mention the Hodge conjecture, they must all say "Hodge-conjecture", so how can they say "Hodge-theorem"?

Could it be?

Deligne reacted first, then quickly got up and ran to the top, shouting at the same time: "Lin! Don't run! Stop!"

Other mathematicians also reacted one after another, this hateful Lin Xiao, unexpectedly broke the context again?

Suddenly, such a strange scene appeared for the first time in the Great Hall of Peking University since its completion: a group of world-renowned mathematicians ran up to the rostrum to chase after a young mathematical genius.

And the audience who didn't know what happened in the back showed a look of bewilderment.

What happened?

Chapter 292 International Congress of Mathematicians, Fields Medal!

Facts have proved that in their own home court, they often still have an advantage.

So Lin Xiao finally managed to escape the "chasing" of those mathematicians.

And after this report, he hid directly, and just sent a message to these mathematicians who came from afar: If we meet, let's wait until the International Congress of Mathematicians starts.

Anyway, now, he will not appear in front of his door again.

If it was a direct meeting, there would be no need to send a blade, and they would just stab them directly.

As for the mathematicians who failed to catch Lin Xiao, they were all angry and funny.

After failing to catch Lin Xiao, these mathematicians had no choice but to go to the School of Mathematical Sciences of Peking University and ask them to help call Lin Xiao over. As a result, the School of Mathematical Sciences sent them Lin Xiao's words.

This made them even more helpless.

"Tell me, what is our professor Lin's plan?"

That afternoon, at a banquet organized by the School of Mathematical Sciences, Terence Tao, who also flew over from the United States, raised this question that everyone wanted to know.

"Who knows?" A mathematics professor from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology spread his hands, also very helpless: "But, I always feel that Professor Lin wants to make a big news."

"Hey, everyone should have heard that at the end of the report, he said 'Hodge's Theorem' twice in a row. I always feel that he has something hidden in his heart!" At this time, Deligne also said, and at the same time Rubbing his waist, he was the first one to chase after Lin Xiao today, but he almost twisted his waist, and it took him so long to feel a little better.

When it came to the fact that Lin Xiao misrepresented "Hodge's Conjecture" as "Hodge's Theorem", the people present had even more questions. In any case, normally speaking, it is impossible to call out Hodge's Conjecture. Is it Hodge's theorem?

Even Hodge himself does not have a mathematical knowledge called Hodge's theorem, that is, there is only a Hodge theory, and theories and theorems are obviously completely different.

Not to mention shouting twice in a row, the probability of this is even lower.

Then the question arises, did Lin Xiao really yell the wrong word because of a slip of the tongue, or did he yell the wrong word on purpose?

If it's the latter, then it's scary to think about it...

"Professor Zhao, do you know what's going on?"

At this time, Deligne asked Dean Zhao Qi next to him.

Zhao Qi recalled the phone call with Lin Xiao a few months ago, and then said: "I don't know much, but about three months ago, Professor Lin said that he was studying Hodge's conjecture, and then For the past few months, he has basically been studying this Hodge conjecture at his home, and I don't know the specific progress."

"That's it."

The mathematicians present became even more restless.

Lin Xiao has been studying Hodge's conjecture for so long?

In that case, does he really have any more breakthrough progress on the Hodge conjecture than the integrated Hodge conjecture in the report?

Even……

These mathematicians felt that their hearts were itching even more, and they wanted to grab Lin Xiao directly and ask him directly.

At this time, Tao Zhexuan asked suddenly: "Have you all read the original report that Professor Lin is going to give at the International Congress of Mathematicians?"

"Of course I did."

The mathematicians present basically nodded.

For the reports of heavyweight mathematicians like Lin Xiao, they would of course download them from the official website in advance, read them carefully, and then ask questions when listening to the reports later.

Moreover, the topic of Lin Xiao's report this time was related to Hodge's conjecture, which made them pay more attention.

After reading that report, many of them who study algebraic geometry and mathematicians who have done in-depth research on Hodge's conjecture felt extremely excited. A perfect integral Hodge's conjecture directly pulls Hodge's conjecture Into a simplified range, giving them the hope of completely solving Hodge's conjecture.

It's just that Lin Xiao's last move in the report made them, these mathematicians, unable to hold back. Originally, several mathematicians planned to ask Lin Xiao directly at the International Conference of Mathematicians, but they really didn't know what to do. I couldn't wait, so I ran over to listen to Lin Xiao's report, and then had a good communication with Lin Xiao in the next few days. It turned out to be good now, Lin Xiao ran away, and if I want to meet again, I have to wait until that day .

Seeing everyone nodding, Tao Zhexuan said: "Have you noticed that Professor Lin's report today seems to be completely connected with his report at the International Congress of Mathematicians? Even, put these two reports together Speaking of which, there will be no disharmony."

Hearing this, everyone nodded. These two reports can indeed be put together, and both reports can be combined into one paper to write.

After discovering this, they were even more surprised. According to the arrangement, Lin Xiao's report was on July 7, and then he gave another report on June 7. Can the two reports be put together?

"Ahem, don't you all see it?"

Just when many mathematicians present were very puzzled, a mathematician who had been eating food finally stopped the chopsticks in his hand and said with a smile.

Everyone couldn't help turning their heads to look, and saw Andrew Wiles wiping his mouth with a piece of paper. It seemed that he was the one who ate the best meal.

"See what?"

Andrew Wiles picked up the glass again with a smile, took a sip of the red wine in it slowly, and said, "It's easy to guess! Don't you know?"

Deligne said angrily: "Andrew, don't be a fool, just tell me."

"Hey, Deligne, you are not like you before. I remember you were very patient before." Andrew Wiles still had a flat look.

Deligne: "...You have to know that it is Hodge's conjecture. Since I solved Weil's conjecture, I have spent a lot of time studying Hodge's conjecture! Even the Clay Institute's problem statement on Hodge's conjecture , are given by me.”

Andrew Wiles was taken aback. This is true. If the Weil conjecture solved by Deligne is one of the most important mathematical conjectures in algebraic geometry, the status of Hodge's conjecture in algebraic geometry is even higher than that of Weil conjectures more important.

For Deligne, this is not only to inherit the last wish of his teacher Grothendieck, but also his pursuit in life.

So Andrew Wiles said: "Well, this is indeed something I didn't expect, but believe me, Lin Xiao will definitely surprise you."

"Why do you say that?" Deligne asked.

"Because, now Lin Xiao is my bosom friend, so I trust him."

Andrew Wiles had a grateful smile on his face.

Lin Xiao's routine was learned from him, and he is too familiar with it.

Therefore, Lin Xiao is of course his confidant now.

Of course, he hoped that Lin Xiao would not be "obvious" after two years like him.

The others were still a little puzzled when they heard what Wiles said, but when they saw Wiles pick up the chopsticks and start to pick up vegetables, they had no choice but to stop asking more questions for the time being, and at the same time murmured in their hearts, why did Wiles Can use chopsticks?

……

A few days passed quickly.

The current International Congress of Mathematicians started on July 7, so these mathematicians basically set off from Shanghai on July 6, and then flew to St. Petersburg to go to this International Congress of Mathematicians.

As for Lin Xiao, he set off on July 7.

However, of course he did not go alone, there were four other people who also went there.

Four Zhonghai bodyguards, including Shi Hao.

Although I am going to Russia this time, I still have to have the protection I deserve.

In addition, the Russian government is also very solemn about Lin Xiao's arrival, and will also provide good protection for Lin Xiao, directly arranging three armed bodyguards to protect him.

In other words, Lin Xiao was directly protected by seven bodyguards here.

It also made him feel helpless.

Although this represented the common importance of the governments of the two countries, for him, he was not used to just having one Shi Hao as a bodyguard, let alone seven people.

Of course, this is also for his safety, so he has nothing to say, anyway, it's only ten or so days.

But after he came here, he didn't run around and stayed in the hotel directly.

Because he was afraid of being discovered by other mathematicians, and then he would not be able to escape.

So Anan stayed in the hotel for four days with peace of mind, making up for the jet lag, until July 7th.

……

On July 7, the current International Congress of Mathematicians officially started.

At 08:30 am Russian time, many people poured into the gate of St. Petersburg National Theater.

At this time, Lin Xiao came here under the personal protection of seven bodyguards.

Looking at the entrance of the Grand Theater, just like the last International Conference of Mathematicians, surrounded by a group of people from civil science, who wanted to run in, holding various papers in their hands, he couldn't help but shook his head with a smile.

"This group of people are really idle."

Suddenly, he frowned, and saw several familiar mathematicians who had attended his report a week ago, so he quickly covered his face, and then quickly walked into the venue.

Of course, after entering the venue, the seven bodyguards could no longer follow him. Of course, two bodyguards were arranged beside him, and they would sit next to him later, while the other five were standing in the venue. Last but not least, be prepared for emergencies at any time.

Soon, it was nine o'clock.

All the participants were basically seated, and more than 3000 mathematicians and mathematics enthusiasts from all over the world were waiting for the official start of the conference.

At this time, on the rostrum, a person finally walked up.