Chapter 264 Mathematician Mendel
Three years ago, the old Mendel, who successfully cultivated high-yielding wheat, received the 20,000 florin bonus promised by Franz, freeing his family from their long-term poverty of life.
Old Mendel repaid all the 1,700 florins he borrowed to treat his wife's illness. He also purchased 200 acres of land in his hometown of Heinzedorf, hired two servants, and stored the remaining money in The bank can be regarded as fulfilling his simplest dream as a farmer.
And his son Gregor Mendel also benefited from it.
This great biologist who will be world-famous in the future gave up his plan to save money to study at Olmitz University. Instead, he relied on his spirit of hard work and his outstanding ability to surpass ordinary people, and finally passed the entrance examination with excellent results. The best institution of higher learning in the Austrian Empire - University of Vienna.
However, unexpectedly, he did not take biology as his main subject of study, but instead chose mathematics.
Soon the future giant in the biological world showed surprising talent in mathematics, which made Franz very embarrassed after learning the news.
Although you are familiar with the life experience of this scientific giant in history, you can never go to a mathematical genius and tell him solemnly, "Mathematics is not suitable for you, biology is your true destination. Of course, in your free time Don’t forget to plant peas…”
Three years later, when Franz met little Mendel again, the dark, thin and reserved boy had now grown into a fat little white man. The passage of time had not diminished his gratitude to the Archduke in the slightest.
After all, without the latter's generous help, their family would have been struggling in the quagmire of poverty as in history, and his father would have accidentally broken his leg at work, causing the family to lose their source of income. They can only survive by relying on help from others.
Although the old Mendel earned the 20,000 florins through his own skills, he, like his son, was still very grateful to Franz for giving him this golden opportunity and helping him recover the one that had been hacked. Sixteen thousand florins.
In addition, the earth-shaking changes in almost every aspect of Austria over the years gave old Mendel a great impression of the empire and its rulers, the Habsburg family.
"Your Highness, it is my honor to see you again!" After taking off his hat and saluting, little Mendel said sincerely.
"Hello, it's an honor to meet you, Mr. Mendel."
Franz's words flattered the other party.
"You actually know my name! What an honor!"
Franz has become accustomed to receiving crazy compliments from others almost every day after time travel, but he was still a little embarrassed to accept such a respectful attitude from such an important scientist in human history, so he took the opportunity to change the subject.
"You don't have to be like this. I'm here to ask you a few questions."
Mendel retracted his hand and said respectfully, "This is my honor, Archduke Franz."
"Can you honestly tell me what you think of this country?"
"The Austrian Empire is a great country. Although it is a bit autocratic and conservative, I think there is a reason for this." Little Mendel suddenly realized that he might have said something wrong and immediately changed his words.
"I'm talking about authority. Yes, the empire is very authoritative. This is very good. I love it very much! Long live the empire!"
There is no doubt that he is a man with a very strong desire to survive.
But what Franz didn't expect was that certain concepts had become so deeply rooted in people's hearts. It seems necessary to take some measures in advance, otherwise it will be too late when 1848 comes.
"I know. Don't worry, this is a secret conversation. No one will record it, and no one will hold you accountable."
Franz's original intention was to appease the restless genius in front of him, but it had the opposite effect. At this moment, little Mendel became even more frightened.
He felt that this was too abnormal. He was obviously just a unknown college freshman. Even if he had met the Crown Prince a few years ago, it was impossible for him to remember him.
"The only explanation is that the incident was exposed. Sure enough, you still have to be a responsible person." Little Mendel thought in his heart.
Franz naturally had no way of knowing the inner activities of the other party just now. At this time, he just wanted to change this awkward topic. After all, the university campus is a gathering place for all kinds of thoughts, and no matter what he heard, it was nothing unusual.
"Do you like mathematics?" Franz asked.
"I like it very much, because mathematics is truth." Little Mendel replied without thinking.
"Very good. Please hold on. The empire needs a great mathematician to open the skylight and let people know what is the truth, rather than relative and uncertain theories created by people."
Little Mendel nodded confusedly. Although he was not sure what Archduke Franz was referring to, it was definitely right to continue on the road of mathematics.
"That's good. If you have any difficulties, you can ask me for help. If you are interested, you can go to the Royal Society of Science to communicate more with those seniors."
The so-called Royal Austrian Scientific Society at this time was more like a club like a weekend salon than a scientific organization. To put it simply, it is a platform for a group of academic leaders from various countries to communicate together.
Everyone who can be invited is an expert in a certain field at this time. Of course, some exceptional participants were specially recommended by Franz. They are all figures who will leave a mark in the history of human science in the future.
So when he handed the invitation letter from the Royal Society of Science to young Mendel, the latter felt extremely heavy.
"yes!"
After hearing this, Franz just nodded politely, turned around and left. After taking a few steps, he turned around and said again.
"I forgot to mention, occasionally you can also try to raise a few pots of green plants. For example, peas are very good."
This sentence echoed in little Mendel's ears for a long time, making him puzzled. Why did the Grand Duke ask him to raise peas?
On the carriage returning to Schonbrunn Palace, Adjani asked with some confusion.
"That little fat guy just now, no, that young scholar just now. Is he really qualified to enter the Science Society?"
"Are you talking about Mr. Mendel? I've seen it. His grades are indeed excellent and there are no problems." Franz said perfunctorily.
"He is very powerful, but there are not even a thousand but eight hundred people like him in Vienna."
Seeing that Adjani seemed dissatisfied, Franz just spread his hands indifferently and said, "There are hundreds of smart people, but there is only one Mendel."
"But he is just a little-known freshman who has just entered college, just like Mr. Dobler, who you have been entrusting with important tasks, is just a less successful middle school teacher.
Don't you know that many of your practices have confused some real authorities in the scientific community? They just don't dare to give you advice because of your status. "
Seeing Adjani's anxious and angry look, Franz couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
"What should be the standard for judging a scientist? Is it qualifications? Or age? No, neither. Miss Adjani, you should understand that blindly believing in authoritarianism is not a good phenomenon, and even I am no exception."
"You actually know the dangers of authoritarianism?"