Chapter 391 Father and Son Win the Award Together
"Sir, why are Brother Fu Kang and others returning to China, but the two of us have to go abroad? Is going to the United States better than staying with you? Mr. Fermi is indeed a world-renowned scientist, but he can't be compared with you, right? Even in quantum mechanics, which he is good at, his research is not as in-depth as yours, right?" In the study, Yang Zhenning looked at Zhang Xingjiu with resentment, and the same was true of Li Zhengdao next to him.
"Because you two are different from them. Their research is more applied, while your talents lie in theoretical research." Zhang Xingjiu explained.
Upon hearing this, Li Zhengdao was still silent, but Yang Zhenning's face suddenly turned red. He was indeed very talented in theory, but he was at a loss when it came to experiments and often caused accidents.
After a few times, the laboratory at Southwest United University was afraid of him. Even if it was an experiment proposed by him, they would not let him carry out it. It would be better if he was not even allowed to enter the laboratory. We will just do the experiment and give you the results.
"Sir, I can also switch to application." Li Zhengdao expressed his opinion immediately, and Yang Zhenning quickly followed suit. He felt that even if he couldn't do it himself, he could do theoretical exploration of technological applications.
"That would be a waste of your talents. You are both geniuses who can go down in the history of physics. Your responsibility is to pave the way for the development of physics. Leave the work in the application field to others."
At this point, Zhang Xingjiu not only felt pity for Yu Min, but he also did theoretical research in his early years and showed outstanding talent. Unfortunately, because the country needed his ability in the applied field more, he had to give up his talent in the theoretical field. If there was a suitable environment, perhaps he could have become a great scientist like Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao who would have left his name in the history of physics.
But for the Chinese people, Yu Min's contribution is indelible. A physicist who can win the Nobel Prize is certainly worthy of respect, but a scientist who can protect the peace of China is even more worthy of admiration.
Neither Yang Zhenning nor Li Zhengdao are double geniuses like Yu Min. It would be better to send them abroad than to let them stay in the country. After all, the theories they are researching are still far from application, and researching these theories also costs money. It is better to let the money go abroad.
Zhang Xingjiu explained this reason to them and added, "According to my judgment of the situation, our country may encounter a blockade from Europe and the United States in the future. This blockade will cover many fields such as economy, technology, and academia. At this time, we need some people outside to prove to the world the outstanding talents of Chinese people and to keep abreast of foreign academic trends. This will be of great use when the blockade is gradually lifted in the future."
Hearing this, both of them stopped insisting, "Okay, teacher, we understand, we will definitely live up to your expectations, but if we leave like this, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to accept your teachings in the future."
"My health is fine. I believe I can wait until the day when you return home in glory. China will surely be very different by then. It will be a special experience to meet you again then." Zhang Xingjiu estimated that with the current health condition of his body, it would be easy for him to live to be a hundred years old, and he might even see the dawn of a new century.
Finally, Zhang Xingjiu reminded, "Fermi participated in the Manhattan Project, where the Americans developed the atomic bomb, and played an important role in it. This information is very sensitive. When you are studying under him, don't talk about these things. Just focus on theoretical research."
"But sir, our country needs these too."
Zhang Xingjiu pointed at his head and smiled, "It doesn't matter. Don't forget, I'm still here. There are also Fu Kang, San Qiang, Wei Chang and others. I have simulated this project many times in my mind. With their help, it won't be difficult to do it as long as the country supports it."
The two of them were relieved immediately. The man in front of them was one of the greatest scientists in human history. Wasn't it just repeating some of the work done by his juniors? What was so difficult about that?
The two of them left on the ferry with peace of mind. They would cross the Pacific Ocean, land in San Francisco, and then take a train to Chicago. Zhang Xingjiu and many of the Nobel Prize winners in this school were old friends, so they were not afraid of being left alone to take care of them.
Moreover, they had already published some papers and were well-known in the field of theoretical physics. When they arrived in Chicago and showed their talents, Fermi and others would definitely cherish them.
It's a pity that Lang Zhiwan has passed away, otherwise it would be a better choice for them to go to France. However, France's influence is not as great as that of the United States, so it might be more difficult to win the Nobel Prize.
There were also some young people who were similar to them who were sent abroad by Zhang Xingjiu, and some were sent to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. One reason was to improve the teaching level of the school, and the other was that it might not be appropriate for them to stay in the country, and going out would save them some trouble.
Just as he was talking about the Nobel Prize, he had just sent them back when the Swedish Consul in Shanghai came to visit him. Zhang Xingjiu was a little surprised to see him, "Are you going to give me another award? What achievement did you win the award for?"
The Swedish consul couldn't help but feel ashamed. Generally, scientists only have one or two achievements that qualify them for the Nobel Prize. When they saw him coming, they would naturally know why he won the prize. However, Zhang Xingjiu had too many achievements that could win him a prize, covering many fields such as physics, chemistry, physiology and medicine. Up to now, the Nobel Prize Committee owed him countless awards, and they were not sure how many awards he won.
What was even more frustrating was that it was not Zhang Xingjiu who won the award this time. The consul could only apologize to Zhang Xingjiu, "I'm very sorry, respected Professor Zhang, you have achieved so much. The Nobel Prize Committee feels that more opportunities should be given to newcomers, so it is not you who won the award this time, but your son, Professor Zhang Guosheng, who won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics for his research in the field of quantum mechanics."
"You two have become the second father and son to win the Nobel Prize after William Henry Bragg and William Lawrence Bragg. Congratulations. I hope Professor Zhang Guosheng can go to Sweden to receive the award as scheduled. Of course, it would be even better if you can go with him."
"Let me think about it." Zhang Xingjiu naturally wanted to accompany his son to witness this moment, but he also had work to do at Aurora University and could not make a decision for the time being.
Fortunately, he won’t have to worry about it anymore soon.
A few days later, the Norwegian Consul came to visit and said, "Dear Professor Zhang, I am very honored to inform you that you have won the Nobel Prize for the fifth time, following the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901, the Nobel Prize in Physics and Chemistry in 1920, and the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1932."
"Ah? Haven't the Physics Prize, Chemistry Prize, and Physiology or Medicine Prize already been awarded?" Zhang Xingjiu was a little puzzled. What was going on?
(End of this chapter)
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