At that time, the project of 2 1 1 was selected. There was only one place in Shanxi Province, and Shanxi University and Taiyuan Institute of Technology were selected. Judging from various situations at that time, this 2 1 1 Shanxi University was assured, but it was finally won by Taiyuan Institute of Technology. Although there are many reasons for the backwardness of Shanxi's education, it is not difficult to see the harm brought by the 2 1 1 dispute to Shanxi's education. At present, the rankings of the two universities are around 100. Although Shanxi University ranks high, it is known as one of the most declining universities in China.