"Of course, you can ask for this in magic, because magic is very practical. Sometimes, experience is the key to success or failure. But mathematics can't be played like this. Right is right, wrong is wrong. Even if it's right, there must be proof why it's right. It's not because I'm your teacher, so if I say it's right, then it's right. So here's the question. In class, when you impart mathematics knowledge but get it wrong, and those Wizards or apprentices whose status is inferior to yours raise questions, do you dare to admit your mistake? "
This rhetorical question hit the nail on the head! But it also left everyone speechless.
At this time, someone seemed unwilling to admit defeat and asked: "Do you dare?"
Lin Feng said coolly: "Why wouldn't I dare? I'm a Wizard from another place with no status and no background. I'm indebted to a group of respected seniors who don't disdain my knowledge and are willing to condescend to attend my class. If I really make a mistake, then I admit my mistake. The point is to correct the mistake and impart correct knowledge. I believe that in mathematics classes, many people are actually waiting for me to make a mistake. That's not a big problem, because in the face of the truth of mathematics, I'm just a mortal who can make mistakes. In fact, I've made more than one or two mistakes in simple addition and subtraction. … "
But a certain person changed the topic again.
"… Let's take a step back and say that you really dare to accept the correction of a junior, but with your status and authority, which Wizard or Apprentice would dare to do so? Correct a big shot with a high status in Estale. If you don't even know that you've made a mistake, there are probably two situations that will happen. First, the Apprentice actually knows the correct answer, but they don't dare to say it, and just laugh behind your back, and then become a laughingstock. Second, the Apprentice will take what you say as the correct answer, and then be wrong for a lifetime without knowing it. So I ask you, are you ready to mislead your students? If you're ready, then I have no problem with that. Whoever wants to teach mathematics can do it. Anyway, the most important thing is that I won't admit that any stupid mistake is caused by me if it's not a student I personally taught! Whoever teaches the students will be responsible for them! "
There's nothing wrong with what a certain person said. In the first place, the one who taught the students was responsible.
… But, why does it sound harsh?!
This was what everyone was thinking.
However, to the mages who attended math classes, these words left a deep impression on them.
There was a correct answer to mathematics. Even though during the discussion after class, the people who pointed out their mistakes were all peers sitting in the same class. Most of them had the same status as him, but there were a few who were not Magicians, not even apprentices. They were just ordinary people who had nothing to do with magic.
In the beginning, when they were corrected by those people, everyone was not used to it. It was only because they were sitting in the same class that he couldn't flare up. But after a long time, it was nothing. In any case, right was right, and wrong was wrong, including the person on the podium. Mathematics was correct. People would make mistakes. If there was a mistake, it was fine to correct it. This was the idea that someone kept instilling in everyone in class.
However, if he was the one standing on the podium and a bunch of brats were pointing at him and saying that he was wrong, what kind of attitude would he have?
Can he really say, 'Oh, it's Teacher's fault. I'll change now.'?
If such a question was asked, of course, there would be an impassioned answer. But when he asked himself what he really thought, was there a need to lie to himself?
He really … couldn't do it.
Even if he really did change, before that, who would dare to doubt him?
Was he suitable to teach mathematics in such an environment?
No matter how fierce he was before, and no matter how much he cared about his reputation, mages were still very practical when it came to thinking about things. This was because it was impossible to not be practical. The land of mystery was not like Earth. There was a real risk of death here. If he had to force himself to maintain his attitude for the sake of face, would the God of Death spare his life at the moment of life and death for his sake?
Of course not. If he died, he would die. Therefore, when mages were thinking about problems, they would never believe that things were as they imagined. They would always think about it from different angles. It could also be said that those who were stubborn would not live to their age and would be eliminated by the cruel nature.
Even though some people with sharp minds figured out that there was a big premise behind this mage's words, and that was that if they were to teach mathematics, they would definitely make mistakes. However, this premise was not necessary.
Thinking about it carefully, the mage's words were not actually to predict that other mages would make mistakes. He simply did not trust them. However, no one had the confidence to refute his intentions, because it seemed that no one knew more than he did.
This was something that everyone agreed on, and that was why today's gathering was held. So many important figures had taken the time to gather together, wasn't it because they wanted to dig out some benefits from this knowledge? But now, it seemed like they would return empty-handed.
However, all of this was not over yet. For Lin, there were two kinds of people who coveted mathematics. One was for the money, and the other was for the prospects.
The former wanted to obtain the right to teach mathematics and thus get a piece of the pie in the education market.
Lin did not restrict anyone from doing so, but he also did not take any responsibility. His reason was very clear. Therefore, when it came to the former's intentions, Lin could be said to have flipped the table and did not care about anything else.
Anyway, a hundred schools of thought contended with one's own ability. If one could not eat the meat and drink the soup, it was purely because one's own ability was too weak.
However, when it came to the mages who were optimistic about the future of mathematics, these people could not be targeted. They had to be roped in. If they wanted the knowledge of mathematics, they had to have a way to get it.
The mathematics classes that were held in Kabamba Academy had a shortcoming for these people who were eager for knowledge. That was, there were too few people who could attend the class and participate in the discussion at the same time. This was limited by the hardware of Kabamba Academy. The largest classroom was already full.
It was impractical to build a big room. If they wanted to add more seats to the original classroom, they would have to punish a bunch of white-haired mages by standing for two hours. … Guess how Lin Li would die in the end?
Of course, Lin Li had a way to solve this problem. Therefore, while eating and drinking, Lin looked at the group of mages who were a little dispirited after being bombarded repeatedly, thinking about the best time to speak.
There were so many white-haired old men in front of him, and they looked like they had nothing to live for. This was especially so for the two Warlock Saints at the main table. Although one of them looked like he was watching a show, the other was no different from the others. Both of them had a conflicted look on their faces, and their eyebrows were almost knitted together.
Although Lin Li knew that this group of old men had a tough mentality and would not easily commit suicide, he could not help but want to torture them a little longer. Otherwise, everyone would want to catch him and take his wool. After a long time, he would go bald, and if he went bald, he would not become stronger. Anyway, he had just talked a lot of nonsense and his mouth was dry. He was not full yet, so he just ate and drank slowly.
When it was about time, Lin Li wiped his mouth and took a big gulp of alcohol. The alcohol content was very low. He did not understand why people would get drunk after drinking this kind of alcohol. Then, he knocked on the empty wine glass and broke the mournful silence.
After attracting everyone's attention, Lin Li stood up and said, "Since the theme of this banquet is mathematics, then I have something related to mathematics to announce to everyone. In eight days, it will be the first day of July this year. I will be organizing the content of my first month of classes at Kabambai Academy, as well as some different methods of proving the same mathematical problems that I have never used in class before. I will compile these into a book and prepare to sell them publicly. … "
At this point, Lin Li noticed that the eyes of some old mages lit up, but then dimmed again.
"… In the future, I hope to publish such a book on the first day of every month. In addition to the knowledge that I teach in my mathematics classes, I will also collect any mathematical knowledge that does not come from my courses. For example, the same problem, different proof methods, or any identical or similar problem that I have not mentioned, and then give a reasonable mathematical method to solve it. As long as it is mathematical knowledge that has not been made public before, passes the review, and is published in this mathematics book, I will pay the author a remuneration. … "
Seeing the eyes of some people getting brighter and brighter, Lin Li knew that there was hope.
"… I want to make it clear that this does not mean that I will buy the method or proof. This is just the part of the proceeds that belongs to the author. Of course, the remuneration will not be too much, because there are other costs involved, but the author's name and personal resume will be clearly marked. The solicitation is not limited to anyone. Anyone can submit, but it must be the latest research results that have not been made public before. Because with my current mathematical knowledge, there will come a day when I will run out of it. I hope to make this book, which is published at a fixed time, into a place where everyone can publicly publish their latest mathematical knowledge. "
After these words were spoken, more than half of the magicians' eyes lit up, and they were brimming with vigor.
This method was in fact similar to the operation of scientific journals on Earth. The reason why a journal was created was because Lin Li wanted to open the name of mathematics to everyone, and anyone could teach. In this competitive environment, to win, you have to build yourself into an authority in this field.
Instead of constantly using updated mathematical knowledge to convince others and maintain your authority, it was better to create an authoritative platform and then be a person who sets the rules. Lin Li had this idea as early as five days ago, when he learned of the banquet, Lin Li had already made relevant preparations.
As expected, as soon as this idea was mentioned, many Mages wanted to know more about the situation. Lin Li answered them one by one. And the focus of everyone's inquiry was not how to release Lin Li's mathematical knowledge, but the part where everyone could submit their research results.
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