At the end of the seventies of the last century, Xu Chi's reportage "Gothic ** Conjecture" became popular all over the country, allowing young and promising mathematicians to emerge and become a model of much admiration and imitation.
**The encounter with Chen Jingrun is a quite moving story in Chinese history. As early as two years before the publication of the reportage, ** had already learned about Chen Jingrun, and won the support and care of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for him through relevant channels.
Although in that era, the more knowledge, the more disadvantageous, but he still firmly believed that scientific research was an important force to promote social progress, and he firmly supported Chen Jingrun's scientific research work.
After the national situation improved and the economy boomed, the care and encouragement for Chen Jingrun became more comprehensive. His special care is not only for Chen Jingrun's personal support, but also for the care and respect of the intellectual community.
Chen Jingrun's contributions have a far-reaching impact on the country and the nation, and his scientific research achievements have played an important role in promoting the development of the field of mathematics in China.
Chen Jingrun, born in Minhou County, Fujian Province in 1933, studied at the Department of Mathematics of Xiamen University from 1949 to 1953. After graduating, he taught at Beijing No. 4 Middle School, but was "suspended and returned to his hometown to recuperate" after only one year due to slurred speech.
However, Chen Jingrun did not give up, and he was transferred back to Xiamen University as a data clerk, while continuing to study number theory. In 1955, Mr. Wang Yanan, President of Xiamen University, recommended him to return to the Department of Mathematics as a teaching assistant.
His perseverance finally won the recognition of everyone and became a bright star in the Chinese mathematics community.
In 1956, Chen Jingrun published "The Problem in the Tower", which improved Mr. Hua Luogeng's "Theory of Stacked Prime Numbers". In 1957, Professor Hua Luogeng's attention led Chen Jingrun to be transferred to the Institute of Mathematics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a research intern, and since then he has focused on mathematical research.
However, just as he made a major breakthrough in the Gothic conjecture and was about to move to a higher realm, a storm swept in. The party organization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences was paralyzed, and Chen Jingrun was accused of pseudoscience, his salary was deducted, and he was forced to do manual labor at the Institute of Mathematics, which was dubbed "labor reform".
Chen Jingrun is a scientist obsessed with mathematical research, despite all kinds of difficulties, including living in a small room of only 6 square meters, no table and wires available, but he still relies on a dim kerosene lamp, lying on the bed, through non-stop calculation and thinking, successfully solved the world-famous mathematical problem "Goethe's conjecture" (1+2), greatly simplified and improved the original proof, so that the research of Goethe's conjecture has achieved world-leading results.
His achievements are known as "Chen's theorem" by the international mathematical community, and have attracted wide attention worldwide. However, despite his great scientific success, Chen Jingrun still faces an uncertain future at home, which bothers and mentally exhausts him.
Fortunately, when he was about to despair, **'s second comeback brought hope to him and other scientists. In 1974, after his second comeback, he began to lead the daily work of the party, government and army, put forward the slogan of "improving the national economy", and rectified various fields, including scientific research, which made Chen Jingrun and his colleagues see a brighter future.
At a meeting on September 26, ** listened to the report of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and expressed deep respect and admiration for the scientists' spirit of persisting in scientific research under difficult conditions.
He made a special mention of Chen Jingrun's deeds and expressed his affirmation and praise for everything he had done. He said firmly: "As long as it is good for the People's Republic of China, it is much better than those who only think about personal selfish interests and drag their feet!" ”
** Emphasized: "Scientific research is a major event in national construction, and if we cannot go ahead, it will drag down the entire national construction." Now that the strength of the research team has weakened, we need the participation of young people and the support of the elderly.
Although some scientific researchers are not doing their jobs during this time, we cannot ignore those who are secretly engaged in scientific research like Chen Jingrun, who are recognized as high-level scientists in the world, and if we have 1,000 such scientists, then our scientific and technological strength will be greatly increased! ”
** believes that excellent scientists like Chen Jingrun deserve more praise and praise, he said: "* should be highly praised and loved and praised for them. ”
Deng Gong's words of encouragement to scientific researchers made the majority of intellectuals feel deeply warm, and they were full of gratitude to Deng Gong. In order to create an excellent research environment for Chen Jingrun, he repeatedly instructed relevant departments to help Chen Jingrun solve practical problems and let him concentrate on research.
**From Chen Jingrun's experience, he deeply understood that it is necessary to attach importance to the work of intellectuals and create a good working environment for scientific research workers, and he is determined to work hard for it.
Since then, the mission of revitalizing China has been closely linked to Chen Jingrun's heart. After 1976, ** made a comeback for the third time, and he took the initiative to put forward his willingness to be in charge of science and technology and education, and made it clear as soon as he took over: "Respect for knowledge, respect for talents!" ”
In August 1977, a symposium on science and education was held, which affirmed the contribution of intellectuals and respected intellectual work and talents. At this time, Xu Chi's reportage "Goethe's ** Conjecture" was completed, and the work was published, which shook the domestic and international mathematical community.
As a result, Chen Jingrun has become a major spectacle in China, inspiring the people of the whole country to climb the peak of science and technology, and a science and technology boom has risen. Under the leadership of ***, the Chinese people ushered in the spring of science, full of joy and hope.
Looking back on the spring of 1978, we cannot help but admire the strategic foresight of this great statesman. After his comeback, he firmly supported the great discussion that "practice is the only criterion for testing truth", and personally led the work of science education and culture, so that New China ushered in a "scientific spring" with bright stars.
On March 18, 1978, the National Science Conference was grandly opened in the Great Hall of the People, and Chen Jingrun was invited to participate. The conference was an unprecedented gathering of many scientists who had gone through the ordeal, many of whom were still trying to heal their wounds, but who had already entered the flowery garden.
At the conference, Chen Jingrun saw the *** who changed his fate, and he was as happy as a child, staring intently at the kind face on the rostrum, listening to his speech intently.
**'s words caused bursts of warm applause, making Chen Jingrun feel as if he had been deeply understood and respected by others for his innermost persistence and love over the years. For a long time, he lived in a small 6-square-meter room, and endured countless hardships and humiliations in order to pursue his passion for mathematical research.
However, when he heard *** say in the report that "a large number of historical facts have proved that once a major breakthrough in theoretical research has been made, it will undoubtedly bring extremely great progress to production and technology", his heart was filled with joy and he constantly applauded and celebrated.
Chen Jingrun's usually pale face flushed with excitement, and his series of theoretical problems were highly praised and affirmed. This joy of having his hard work and achievements fully recognized by the leaders of the party and the state cannot be expressed in words.
As the chief engineer of China's reform, opening up and modernization, he has a unique vision and a deep understanding of the important position of science and technology in the process of modernization.
At the National Science Conference, he emphasized the importance of scientific and technological modernization in the four modernizations, respected knowledge and talents, and advocated the full mobilization and utilization of the wisdom and ability of talents.
Finally, he affectionately expressed his gratitude to the scientific and technological workers: "I would like to thank the scientific and technological workers for their contributions and honors to the country. In response to the question that scientific research workers are concerned about, he replied: "Scientific research is a kind of mental work, and those engaged in science and technology are laborers, and most of them are already part of the working class and working people, but the social division of labor is different." ”
**'s speech deeply touched the thousands of representatives of the scientific community who attended the meeting, and they burst into tears and applause.
Chen Jingrun heard *** personally say that intellectuals are also part of the working class, and his doubts for many years have been answered, and his heart is full of joy. He felt understood and affirmed.
**'s words inspired him to serve the people more firmly, to serve the workers, peasants and soldiers. He felt that the spring of science was coming to him, and he wanted to contribute his own strength to the cause of science.
** Speaking at the conference, motivating the leaders of the scientific research department not only to devote themselves to scientific research, but also to care about the living and working environment of scientists. He loudly declared: "I would like to be everyone's logistics minister!" ”
This spirit of selfless dedication deeply touched the scientists at the scene, and Chen Jingrun was no exception, he was moved by his mind and character, and couldn't help but burst into tears.
**'s speech warmed and inspired all, and he sent a strong signal for emancipation and respect for intellectuals. Science and technology, an important topic related to the destiny of the Chinese nation, was included in the important agenda of the party and the state for the first time and was highly praised.
All this is due to Deng Gong's outstanding leadership and determination. After the report, ** met with a group of scientists with outstanding contributions, and Chen Jingrun was among them.
When *** walked towards him and took the initiative to reach out his hand, Chen Jingrun held ***'s hand tightly, and the gratitude and respect in his heart were indescribable.
** patted Chen Jingrun's shoulder affectionately, told him to take care of his body, and instructed the staff around him to create a better working environment for Chen Jingrun.
Although the words are short, they are extremely important to Chen Jingrun. It was a touching scene at the scientific conference, and the photographer captured this moment as a historical memory. After returning to the Institute of Mathematics that day, Chen Jingrun excitedly told his colleagues: "I shook hands with Comrade ***!" ”
That day was the most exciting and happy day of his life for Chen Jingrun. **The promise of "being willing to be everyone's logistics minister" put forward at the conference soon became a reality, and under his leadership, the political, work, and living conditions of scientific research workers have been rapidly improved.
Friendship with Chen Jingrun: Chen Jingrun was in poor health due to overload in scientific research, and he repeatedly proposed to promote him to a first-class researcher and met him personally.
When Chen Jingrun is in difficulty, he always helps. After the National Science Conference, ** was very concerned about Chen Jingrun's health and specially instructed the relevant departments to do a comprehensive health examination for him.
During the special period, Chen Jingrun was admitted to the ** ward of the 309 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, and was warmly received and cared for. Xu Chi's articles made him a household name. Here, he reaped love.
In November 1977, You Kun and other companions were sent by the Wuhan Military Region to the 309 Hospital for further study. During their studies, they had the opportunity to meet the famous mathematician Chen Jingrun.
According to Yu Kun's recollection, Chen Jingrun was an introvert at that time and did not communicate with people very much. However, when they first met him, Chen Jingrun greeted them cordially and invited them to come in and sit down.
After that, You Kun was sent to Chen Jingrun's ward as a doctor on duty, and the opportunities for the two to contact gradually increased. Every time you come to the ward, Chen Jingrun will be very happy, and their relationship with each other will also deepen.
With the help of the organization, they married in Beijing in August 1980 and welcomed their son a year later. However, because You Kun needed to return to the Wuhan Military Region after completing his training in Beijing, and Chen Jingrun was in Beijing, they had to live separately, and You Kun also needed to take care of his son.
Chen Jingrun felt very sorry for his wife and son, so he wrote to the party organization in 1983, hoping to solve the problem of living and housing between the couple and the couple, and hoping to have a secretary for Chen Jingrun so that he could better handle social activities.
**Caring and attentive, instructed Chen Jingrun to solve the three major problems of housing, lover transfer, and secretary. Under the supervision of Hong Xuezhi, director of the General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army, and the leaders of the Academy of Sciences, the problem was resolved within a week, and the Youkun family was reunited.
You Kun is deeply grateful for this: "Comrade * is a national leader, and despite the great opportunities of the day, he still cares about intellectuals, and my husband is very touched by this. ”
"Comrade Xiaoping's care not only reunited our family, but also had a positive impact on Chen Jingrun's research work. ”
In 1984, Chen Jingrun suffered from Parkinson's disease after a car accident and was hospitalized**. In order to take care of him, the leaders of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the General Logistics Department decided to let his wife You Kun take special care of him, and her military status was retained and she could not go to work.
However, Chen Jingrun was adamantly opposed, and he encouraged his wife to continue working and hired a relative to help take care of him. ** was very concerned about Chen Jingrun's condition, and he specially approved the transfer of the relatives who took care of Chen Jingrun to Beijing.
Despite his serious illness, Chen Jingrun never forgot his mathematical research, he guided his students, thought about mathematical problems, and until two months before his death, he never stopped working with illness.
On March 19, 1996, Chen Jingrun, a famous mathematician in China, died of respiratory and circulatory failure at the age of 63. For the cause of science, he donated his body for hospital dissection, and made his final contribution to China's scientific research.
The passing away of Chen Jingrun makes us deeply saddened. He devoted his life to the study of mathematics, and his emphasis on science and technology and his talents is an example for us to learn from.
His sentence "science and technology are the primary productive forces" has a far-reaching impact on China's scientific and technological development. Nowadays, the world's scientific and technological development is advancing rapidly, and China can no longer lag behind, and we need to participate in it in order to join the ranks of development.
In this era when everything is in ruins, Comrade **'s care has provided an important guarantee for intellectuals and scientific research workers, enabling them to devote themselves wholeheartedly to scientific research and make important contributions to the development of China's science and technology.
If it were not for the foresight of pioneers such as China, China's current prosperity and development and the brilliant achievements that the world has attracted attention may not be realized.