This is just as I had originally guessed. What these people who are optimistic about the future of mathematics want to gain is not profit, but fame. Or to put it in a nobler way, they want to do their best to contribute to mathematics, rather than letting their own
The research results rot in their own notes, so they need a stage where they can be published publicly. The so-called reputation is just an appendage that comes with it.
As long as there is a public stage, teaching or not is not that important to these magicians who only want to focus on research. If they don't go into the academy and mislead others, is it possible that they are not allowed to follow them in their own small place?
My own apprentices can't discuss and study with their friends. And to be honest, there are many people who don't like the environment like the academy and the big pot-like teaching method.
However, this regularly published book has some restrictions on submissions. Of course, these people have to ask what the rules of the game are. As for the limited space, no one particularly cares about small things like choosing the best to publish. From the perspective of readers, they also
I don’t want to see some inexplicable rubbish in a valuable intellectual book.
As for the magicians who were discussing enthusiastically, in addition to those who had taken math classes and were supporters of someone, most of the magicians who had not taken math classes also joined the discussion. Looking at this lively scene, in addition
A group of people are anxious again. If this regularly published book is completed again, then the money earned will have nothing to do with them.
If talking about money is too snobbish, then with this book as a link, all participants will naturally gather into an emerging force because of their common position. It can be expected that this force cannot be ignored. This is the case for those who are passionate about
This is something that powerful deans cannot accept.
Seeing the French Saint Mildiades sitting firmly on the main table with a mysterious smile, one of the anxious deans shouted hurriedly: "Your Excellency Tripwood."
"Yes, any advice?" Lin replied reflexively.
"As for the book you mentioned, the power to review whose articles should be published should be in the hands of the Magicians Association, and it should not be left to you, a little magician, to bear such a heavy responsibility. Lord Mildiades, you
Do you think I’m right?”
The Dharma Saint who was suddenly dragged into the water was stunned for a moment, but what was even more stunned was someone who had been bombarded with a bunch of questions before. He blurted out without thinking, "Stop it, who of you is qualified to review me? What's more,
It was people from the association who told me that mathematics is not magic and that I am not qualified to enter the association."
Suddenly, everyone wanted to find the little undertaker who was doing this and cut him into pieces ten thousand times!
Looking at a group of old men with white hair and white beards, looking like they had eaten a fly's shit, Lin realized that he had gone too far. He quickly shouted and said: "Seniors, I don't mean any disrespect. I'm just doing math.
In this field of study, it’s really not about one’s status that determines whether to publish whose article. It’s about understanding it first, then judging whether it’s right or wrong, and finally the value of the article.”
The group of people who ate flies feel like vomiting blood now. Is this an apology? Why does it sound like a last-ditch attack? This is because today’s discussion is about mathematics. If magic is discussed, this guy will definitely be taken outside and used
All kinds of magic smeared his face!
"What if the Great Library came forward to collect this knowledge?" Mildiades, the French Saint, suddenly said at this time.
Unable to grasp what this big shot was thinking, Lin refused immediately and asked politely: "Sir, is there any precedent for similar things?"
"That's not the case. The Great Library has always only collected knowledge and knowledge submitted by others on their own initiative. What we are responsible for is just classification and sorting. Do you have any good opinions on this aspect?"
Drag the big library into the water and wear an official vest. Lin thought about various possibilities, but he was quickly rejected by himself.
The reason is also very simple. If Sun Houhou broke out of Wuzhishan on his own, he would be free to roam freely; but if he is released by others, he can only wear a tight band. Similarly, the government has not provided much help in this field of study.
, in addition to helping with promotion. Will this skin become a help or a shackle in the end?
Lin has no objection to being told what to do by a group of old men. After all, given their age and experience, it is always beneficial to listen more. But to be told what to do by a group of old men who know nothing...
So Lin thought about it and said cautiously: "Sir, the Great Library has a detached status. If it rashly gets involved in external affairs, there will inevitably be feedback, and I don't know whether it is good or bad. What's more, I may not be able to run this journal. If it messes up
If the Great Library is willing to recognize and include journals, I would like to dedicate ten journals to the Great Library after each issue is released."
When someone makes a bold statement, everyone can't help but raise eyebrows. Paper is expensive, and books are even more expensive! Because in addition to the material cost, each book is written down word for word by a scribe. And ten books as a gift,
It was definitely a generous move. Even if he had been affected by someone's verbal offense before, it would have been difficult for Mildeades to have an attack.
The Dharma Saint asked at this time: "The journal you are talking about is the name of this book?"
"No, sir, 'journal' refers to books and periodicals published during a fixed period, not a name. As for the name, I would like to use the term 'mathematical journal' directly." Although someone in his heart wants to directly use it as a 'scientific journal',
It covers all aspects of disciplines. But I am afraid that such a step is too big and other people will not adapt to it, so I use the name of the knowledge mainly provided in this book.
Mildiades nodded and said: "Mathematical Journal, a good name. Have you considered where to sell it? Without the channels of the association and the help of the big library, you wouldn't have your own store."
"That's not true, sir. So with the permission of Dean Kabanbai, I hope to borrow a classroom in the mathematics building as a place for preparation and sales. Otherwise, I can only do these things at my own home.
."
At this time, the great magician Kabamba quickly stood up, patted his chest and said, "No problem, Lord Tripwood. The academy will do its best to serve this knowledge."
"By the way, how many books have you prepared? Can you read them?" Dharma Saint asked again.
Lin smiled heartily and said respectfully: "Not a single book has been completed yet. When it is completed, I will personally deliver it to your lord's magic tower."
However, Mildiades was dumbfounded again. There were only eight days until the release date of the first mathematics journal promised by the magician. And then even one copy was not ready, and he actually said that ten copies would be given away.
To the big library, young people~
The Dharma Saint couldn't help but shook his head regretfully for this young man who didn't know the heights of the world. But he didn't say anything, whether it was advice or warning. Maybe this man can really do it. In the face of magic, a cautious and qualified person
Magicians never say anything to death. What if they really let the other party do it?
When the great magician Kabanbai heard someone's words, it can be said that he was the most devastated person in the audience. Before even a single book was ready, he promised to send ten copies to the big library, and what was even more exaggerated was that he would send them to the big library.
It will be sold to the public after eight days! I really don’t know how many scribes have to be exhausted to achieve the other party’s idea.
But some people felt secretly happy when they heard these words. Because they were struggling with how to deal with this man, they didn't expect that the other man actually put the knife in their hands. In this situation, it would be really hard not to stab him a few times.
I feel sorry for myself.
A banquet ended with everyone having different thoughts. Generally speaking, everyone got a pretty good result, although it was not the most satisfactory. And the time when the winner was decided was on the eighth day of the month.
Queen of Heaven, it is the first day of month VII (7) in the year DCCXXXI (731) of the Arian calendar. Whether or not that mathematical journal appears will largely determine the movements of most magicians present.
However, although the banquet was over, the carriage rented by someone was the last one to leave. This was because Lin, the master and the apprentice, had been waiting for the lich who had not appeared.
While waiting on the carriage, Lin happened to take out the past memo files and reorganize them into plans and evaluations of various alternatives. The blond girl had a worried look on her face and looked out the window of the carriage from time to time.
"Teacher, will my sister be in danger?" Halumi asked.
"Danger?" Lin raised his eyebrows, thinking seriously about what event would cause danger to the lich? Is the sun on the lost land about to turn into a red giant? Or is the core of the earth collapsing, and the entire planet is about to explode?
Is it? A certain world tree is connected to a bad place and is out of control. Antimatter from other dimensions is pouring into the land, preparing to destroy all matter here?
There will be signs for this level of danger, but if it is not this level of danger, it cannot threaten the lich. Then she is...
Looking at the dim moonlight obscured by clouds and mist outside the window, Lin thought for a while and ordered: "It's very late, let the coachman take us back. If your sister wants to come back, she won't get lost.
.There are still a lot of things to be busy with tomorrow, so I have to go to bed early today."
After receiving the instruction, Halumi turned around and ordered the coachman. Because as their teacher said, it is impossible for my sister to be in danger. This is just blind confidence.
At this time, Kaya, who was also immersed in the vision of the forum, raised her head and asked: "Is it about the mathematics journal?"
"Oh, you know that too."
"On the forum, related discussions have exploded. Everyone is waiting to see you, teacher, make a fool of yourself. No one thinks that you can copy out many books for sale in eight days. However, some people also speculate that you are planning to sell the books stored in Magic
Shi Zhong’s e-books, or asking book buyers to bring their own scribes and let them find their own way to copy the books. The people who help you have been saying that this method is not bad. It’s just that these words were scolded by another group of people.
It stinks."
"That's right." Lin agreed listlessly.
"Want us to help?" Kaya asked.
"No, I have already made arrangements. I will just borrow some manpower from Dean Kabanbai when the time comes. I won't need you." Lin refused.
"That's it." Kaya's voice hid a hint of disappointment, and even Halumi showed a desperate expression.