It took Thomas a long time to react and asked: "Then what are you doing here today?"
After what happened just now, Rhine felt that his divination career that had not yet developed was basically dead. It would be better not to harm these naive students. He thought for a while and said: "I want to invite a student to Blandings Castle as a guest. , shared afternoon tea.”
The eyes of the students surrounding him lit up, waiting for Rhine to name this candidate.
When Rhine saw it, he had a headache. He would never invite promising students directly. Otherwise, when the time comes, the Holy See arrests people, and they seize all his pens and pens. He will still be beaten, and he will not be able to eat hot tofu in a hurry.
Rhine said: "Let's do this. Everyone writes a small note with their name on it and puts it in an empty box. I close my eyes and draw one, and whoever draws it will be the winner. I will use this method to invite people every Saturday. When a student comes to the castle as a guest, everyone has a chance.”
Those students who felt that their performance was particularly outstanding and had a good chance of being selected were a little disappointed. They did not have any special advantages under this invitation method. In contrast, those students who were academically mediocre were obviously excited. Although he was not selected based on his ability, it was an extremely honorable thing to be a guest in the Earl's castle.
Thomas was also disappointed. He hoped to have the opportunity to discuss partial differential equations with the count alone. After several discussions, although he did not find that Rhine intended to guide them to the answer, he was keenly aware that the count was very talented in this area. The directions mentioned several times seemed confusing, but in fact they were both Creativity and plenty of room for development. He wanted to be the first to share his results with the count.
Thomas wrote a note and threw it into the count's box with everyone. When the count reached out to take it out, he couldn't help but crane his neck, wondering who the lucky guy was with some jealousy.
He thought it would be the square-faced George next to him, and he also thought it might be James with the long neck, but he never thought that he would be the one with such luck.
Until someone else pushed him jealously and reminded him: "Hey, Thomas, if you don't want to go, just let me go."
Thomas finally reacted from the shock of hearing his name and looked up into Rhine's smiling eyes.
Rhine felt a little happy in his heart. He could get such a good lot in the lottery. Wouldn't it be a pity not to let nature take its course? From the very beginning, Thomas had been looking at him with a small look that was about to talk. This young man was a mathematical talent he had always been optimistic about. Rhine was leaning towards him because he had some research results, so he just took this opportunity to invite him for afternoon tea. Have a chat.
Thomas boarded the count's carriage and sat with the count in the envious eyes of everyone.
Thomas is the son of a farmer. He was able to go to college in one sentence. In addition to his excellent grades, he also had many opportunities. Originally, according to his family's opinion, becoming a priest in the church was the best way out for him after graduation. Unexpectedly, he could now sit with a count.
Thomas felt a little uneasy, moving his hands back and forth on his knees.
Rhine took the initiative and asked: "How did you do with the recent differential equation problems?"
This group of them only discussed ideas together, without concrete answers. The specific content was compiled by these students themselves based on their ideas during the day.
Speaking of this, Thomas's eyes lit up, he forgot his embarrassment, and said: "Sir, I was just going to tell you this. I have written out these questions. Although I don't know if there are any logical loopholes, but from now on It looks quite complete.”
As he spoke, he went to look through his manuscripts in his bag and took out a large stack of manuscripts. The stack of manuscripts was in a mess, and Thomas felt a little startled again when he saw it. He pushed up his glasses and started to straighten them.
Rhine didn't want him to sort out the documents in the bumpy carriage. The poor student's glasses were already thick enough, so he said: "Don't worry, you can sort it out slowly when you get to the castle. Now tell me about your family situation. "
When Thomas heard this, the smile on his face froze and gradually disappeared. He raised his eyes and glanced at Rhine, and couldn't help but wonder in his mind whether the earl would dislike him because of his origin.
Rhine just wanted to find a topic to make the young man less nervous. After hearing about his family situation, he only nodded gently. He soon realized that talking about family in this era cannot make people relax, so he asked instead: "What's your personal situation?" Where are your ambitions? I know there are a lot of people at school who want to go to church, do you too?"
Thomas was a little embarrassed, not knowing what to say. This was indeed an option in the past, but the more he studied, the more he realized that being a priest was not what he really wanted to do. Coupled with the fact that Gertrude was burned to death, he personally felt at a distance from the church. The environment he lived in since childhood told him that for people of his status, if they want to live a good life, they must work hard to join the church. It was difficult for him to hate the church because of one or two things, but the strong feeling of wanting to join the church had long since disappeared without a trace.
Thomas said: "Sir, actually I don't know either. I used to want to join the church, but now I have changed my mind and I don't know where to go. It would be great if there was a position that specialized in studying mathematical problems."
He sighed, obviously feeling that his wish was too nonsense.
Rhine smiled and said, "Do you really like mathematics that much? You won't get bored even if it's a long-term job?"
Thomas smiled sheepishly and said: "Although occasionally I will be very distressed when I have no ideas and lose a lot of hair, but most of the time, this thing does make me feel happy and fulfilled, as if I am Do something meaningful. I know that many people get headaches when they see mathematics, but I think mathematics is a very faithful subject. What you give is what you get back. Starting from the known conditions, to deduce an unknown The results are very charming. My liking for mathematics often makes me look weird in the eyes of others, but I think this is just a matter of personal preference. Some people like potatoes, and some people hate them. This is normal."
Rhine admired the young man's attitude of not being afraid of baldness. In modern times, there were not many such talents, so he was willing to provide him with a job.
While talking, Blandings Castle arrived. During the conversation along the way, Thomas's nervousness finally disappeared. However, as soon as the carriage saw this magnificent castle, he immediately became nervous again.
Rhine patted him on the shoulder and asked, "Do you think this castle looks good?"
Thomas stammered and replied: "Sir, I did not take Introduction to Aesthetics and Architecture as an elective. My answer may not be rigorous or correct, but I think your castle is very beautiful."
Rhine convinced the young man.
"I think it looks pretty, but it's too cold. Do you think if we explore the principle of heat conduction and apply mathematics, can we build a warmer house?"
Thomas fell into thinking as soon as he heard the question and immediately became less nervous.
Rhine looked at the young man and rubbed his temples.
John had informed the butler earlier. The butler was used to his master's tendency to act as he pleased, so he didn't panic when he suddenly changed his schedule and came back to entertain guests, and immediately asked the cook to prepare simple refreshments.
John added another sentence next to it: "The master said, you don't have to be too good. We are poor and don't do this to save face..."
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The corners of Joseph's eyes twitched imperceptibly. Every time at this time, he felt helpless towards Rhine, but after struggling for a long time, he still asked someone to tell the cook that there was no need to prepare it too elaborately.
Joseph sighed three times.
Over there, Rhine took Thomas, who was thinking, to his usual place for afternoon tea, and Thomas sat down with Rhine.
Rhine did not interrupt his thinking, but waited for the simple afternoon tea to come out before speaking: "There is nothing good in the house, but the chef's skills are really good, you try it."
Thomas came to his senses and was stunned when he saw the refreshments. Otherwise, this tea cake looks very simple. Not to mention the Earl, even the families of wealthy businessmen will make this kind of tea cake. It wasn't that Thomas disliked the tea, he just couldn't figure out why the Earl would eat such a thing.
Rhine noticed his doubts and explained generously: "You seem a little surprised at the simplicity of the refreshments."
Thomas waved his hands awkwardly, trying to deny it.
Rhine said with a smile: "I don't mean to blame you. The refreshments are indeed a bit crude. The main reason is that the funds are limited and I don't want to spend it on such a place."
Thomas was a little curious, why would an earl fall into such poverty
Rhine looked at him and said: "I have a funding plan. We will provide funding for students who want to do research in specialized subjects, so that they don't have to worry about their livelihood and can do research in a down-to-earth manner. If additional funding is needed for research, it will also be funded by I will bear it all."
Thomas was stunned. He put down the cup of hot tea in his hand and looked at Rhine.
Rhine's eyes were black, but at this moment, under the influence of the sunlight outside the window, they turned into a warm light brown.
Thomas asked in disbelief: "My lord, may I ask why you did this?"
In Thomas's view, this is a thankless task for Rhine. For nobles like them, the significance of this matter may not be as much as making a unique tea to show off the family's accumulation. .
Rhine said: "Because it's worth it. You may not know how valuable this knowledge is. If I say that because of this knowledge, one day we can have a safer and faster means of transportation than horse-drawn carriages, and we can explore the secrets of the depths of the sea, We can also go to the sky thousands of miles away. Do you believe it?"
Thomas didn't know what this had to do with mathematics, so he opened his mouth and froze for a moment.
Rhine thought to himself: "It's not just that. We can also plant crops with better variability and use machines to replace labor to do some complicated and tiring work. By that time, everyone will be able to eat well and wear warm clothes. Although it may not be possible at this time It won’t come so soon, but it will come one day.”
Thomas will always remember this day. There seemed to be light in Count Palatinate's eyes, and he was as sure as if he had really seen this beautiful scene. This certainty was passed on to him and became his lifelong belief. He never realized that he was doing something so meaningful.
Rhine saw Thomas deep in thought and thought that his Amway should be sold well. Scientific researchers are valuable assets these days.
"If you have systematic theoretical results and want to publish your own book, I can also help you, but you must protect yourself."
Before Thomas could get excited about publishing a book of his own, he heard this last piece of advice: "You mean..."
Rhine nodded and said: "We don't know how the church views these things, so it's better to be cautious. I will contact other students who are as talented as you and need help, but for safety reasons, you should not contact each other. .”