Datang New Giants

Chapter 47

The leader, Old Qin, glanced at Lu Ting, and said respectfully, "Young Master Lu, you can give it a try. If you are not satisfied, you can change it at any time."

That gaze was full of resentment, Lu Ting's goosebumps rose, and he said yes, and put this luxury version of the abacus on the stone table, ready to test.

It might be a good thing for a beautiful girl to look at her with resentful eyes, but old Qintou is an old man over fifty years old, and his old face is comparable to that of his second uncle, making him shudder when he sees it , Judging from the performance of old Qintou just now, he is a perfect pursuer with obsessive-compulsive disorder. He refuses silver horns and engraved cloud patterns.

As for?

Lu Ting shook his head, put aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, and began to make calculations. The beads carved out of red sandalwood feel round and crisp to the touch. The timing of the collision of the beads reveals a certain magical rhythm. As if playing music, Zheng Yanzhi's eyes lit up.

I thought the finished product would be good, but I didn't expect it to be better than I imagined, especially the crisp sound of dialing the beads, which was as beautiful as a melody in Zheng Yanzhi's ears. Judging by the speed, I don't know how much faster than using beads and lottery chips. Born for clarity.

Lu Ting silently wrote out the formulas of addition and subtraction from memory, and said with some regret: "In fact, there are rules to follow in the business, but unfortunately I haven't thought of it for a while, but Miss Xiaozhi's attainments in Ming calculations, I believe it is not difficult to find out."

It’s been a long time since I touched it. I encountered it when I was studying in my previous life. As soon as the electronic calculator came out, the abacus was no longer good. I only remember the formulas of addition and subtraction.

Zheng Yanzhi said convincingly: "Mr. Lu is talented, even if the two formulas are not easy, I will definitely try my best to perfect the formulas. I forgot to ask you, what is the name of this thing?"

I don't believe that Lu Ting can come up with this auxiliary tool in such a short period of time, and it is even more impossible to sum up the formula in a short period of time. Anyway, even if Lu Ting has been thinking about this matter since he was born, it will be more than ten years. The professor didn't come up with a single formula all his life.

As for Lu Ting being so young, but with such a high attainment in calculations, Zheng Yanzhi has no doubts. Some people are born to be loved by the heavens, like prodigies who can read at one year old, memorize scriptures at three years old, and compose poetry at seven years old. Luo was prime minister at the age of 12, Cai Wenji debated strings at the age of six, Cao Chong was able to settle cases at the age of five, and Lu Ting was a grown-up man, who was gifted in calculations and was not considered an evildoer.

"I don't have a name yet. This item has been given to Miss Xiaozhi. If Miss Xiaozhi likes it, you can call it Xiaozhi Pan."

Seeing the way Xiaoqiao's maidservant's eyes shined, she knew that she valued the abacus. Anyway, it's a favor, so it's better to give it generously.

"I thank you, Young Master." Zheng Yanzhi was overjoyed, saluted Lu Ting again, and said with a straight face: "If you need help in the future, my family will definitely do its best."

With the finished product and the formula, Aye's gift to the King of Qin is considered complete. With this contribution, Aye's status will definitely be greatly improved. At that time, the ancestors will also praise him for his ability. As long as Aye To make her happy, she also has a lot of freedom in matters of marriage, accepting such a big gift, a mere [-] guan is too little, and she still owes Lu Ting a favor.

Zheng Yanzhi doesn't like to take advantage of others, and she doesn't want to take advantage of Lu Ting. Now it's a promise to help Lu Ting again if necessary, but she didn't say enough, she just said her best.

Who knows what Lu Ting will do by himself.

"This matter is over. Miss Xiaozhi, when it is convenient, send someone to verify the method of Jinyubao. The sooner the verification is done, the sooner this matter will be settled." After working so hard, it's time to get what you deserve. , Lu Ting reminded without any trace.

Six hundred guan is really a lot. When I came to Datang, when I was the richest, I didn't even have six guan.

Normally, Zheng Yanzhi would definitely make things difficult for Lu Ting, but Lu Ting is so generous, she can't be stingy, she nodded and said: "I'm so sorry for delaying my son for so long, my family has prepared a carriage outside the door to send you off Going back, the cash of [-] guan is already in the carriage, you can count it at any time, as for the secret recipe, you can give it to the servant who drives the carriage, it is not early today, and tomorrow I will send people to learn how to make gold and jade bags from you."

Six hundred coins is a huge sum of money to Lu Ting now, but to Zheng Yanzhi, it is just pocket money, and she doesn't take it to heart at all. With this magical calculation tool in her hand, it doesn't matter if the secret recipe is fake, no matter what. I made a lot of money.

Refreshingly, Lu Ting quickly thanked him, and before leaving, he took out the gold and jade bag at the bottom of the food box and gave it to the little maidservant, letting her steam it in a pot and eat it.

This time I brought a plate, one plate for the little maidservant to eat, it was regarded as a bribe for her, and the remaining plate was reserved for Lin Zhengshi, and I was going to talk to her about the transfer of the secret recipe. I didn't expect Lin Zhengshi to go to Suzhou. Pretty girl.

Seeing Lu Ting leaving Tingyuxuan under Guizhi's leadership, Zheng Yanzhi hesitated, and suddenly summoned up her courage to say, "Master Lu, I have been working hard to practice flute recently, and I have made some progress. Next time we meet, I will definitely be your son." Play a tune."

When Lu Ting explained the pheasant and rabbit in the same cage, there was a method called the blowing Xiao method. Why Zheng Yanzhi named it the blowing Xiao method at the time, the explanation he got was that blowing the flute is good, and the life of a woman who can play the flute will be much more exciting. From then on, Zheng Yanzhi occasionally Just practice for a while, for no reason, when I saw Lu Ting walking away, I blurted out on impulse.

Blow flute? Play a song for me?
Lu Ting almost staggered when he heard the words, and wanted to spoil the little maidservant, so he said yes, and then slipped away in a bit of embarrassment.

"Miss, are you okay?" Hong Ling looked at Zheng Yanzhi who seemed to be missing something, and asked a little strangely.

Everyone left, and suddenly said that they want to play the flute for others, you are the eldest lady of the Zheng family in Xingyang, you are reserved, Hong Ling wants to cover her face with her hands.

Zheng Yanzhi said with some melancholy: "It's nothing, I suddenly thought of leaving here, and I feel a little bit reluctant. Although this Lu Ting is a bit annoying, he is also a good teacher and helpful friend. This time we part, I'm afraid there will be no future."

Going back this time, it will be difficult to go out of the house again. If there is no accident, I will wait at home for my elders to pick a husband and son-in-law who they think are the right family. When I go out again, it is no longer a carriage, but a sedan chair. What is waiting for me is the deep house compound The prime minister, husband and son, died of old age.

After a pause, Zheng Yanzhi felt the gossip in the eyes of her close servant girl, and said in a somewhat disguised way: "That prodigal son, isn't it a joke that Miss Ben only loves to be smart and doesn't even have any musical instruments that can be handed out? I want him to see that with this young lady's aptitude, she can learn everything easily, it's a pity."

Hong Ling was a little surprised and said: "Let's go? Miss, you said last night that it's rare to come out once, and you have to play enough and stay in Suzhou for another half a month before leaving?"

"Last night was last night, today is today." Zheng Yanzhi stroked the abacus gently, and said seriously: "Aye is in Chang'an, and the situation is not good. I want to give this thing to Aye to make a contribution. In this way, we can visit Chang'an again."

Speaking of Chang'an, Zheng Yanzhi had a smile on her face. The last time she went to Chang'an was five years ago, and Zheng Yanzhi would never forget the first time she saw the magnificent Changmen gate, the tall city wall, the magnificent gate tower, With the crowds of people shoulder to shoulder, and the bustling East and West cities, at that moment, I felt like I was in the sky.

"Miss, are we going to Chang'an?" Hong Ling was excited when she heard this, and asked with bright eyes.

Chang'an, that's the place where the emperor lives. Chang'an City is prosperous and fun. You can see the barbarians dressed in fancy clothes, eat delicious food from all over the world, and maybe you can get a bit of the emperor's extravagance. Jane is so kind.

"Go to Chang'an." Zheng Yanzhi ordered: "Hongling, pack your luggage and leave early tomorrow morning. By the way, tell the housekeeper that I want those three carpenters, and ask him to find out the deed of sale. Auntie, I can explain it myself." .”

"Understood, miss." Hong Ling hesitated, and whispered: "Miss, leave early tomorrow morning, what about the secret recipe for the gold and jade bag? Don't you want it?"

The secret recipe bought for six hundred pennies, and an extra generous gift for Mr. Lu, so leave like this?

Zheng Yanzhi thought about it long ago, and quickly said: "The secret recipe has been given to me just now. This gold and jade bag was originally bought as a gift to my aunt. After all, we have been bothering you for so long. Let Hong'er stay with the cook of the Lin family. Go to study, go back to Xingyang after you finish your studies, if you want to eat then, just ask her to make it."

"Yes, ma'am."

(End of this chapter)