Be a master through ancient times

After suffering from a lot of exercises, the discussion of these adults on the preliminary formulation of mathematics textbooks finally came to an end.Compared with their country's characters, these simple numbers are easier to learn.Thinking of some calculation methods Master Chu taught them, these adults couldn't help but feel excited. Although calculation is not the same as poetry and writing for them, it is also a happy thing to be able to master it.

Of course, it is impossible for this kind of numbers to completely replace their words. Firstly, not everyone can use this kind of words. Secondly, Mr. Tixue also said when teaching them that these numbers are easy to write because they are easy to write. If it is changed, if it is used in business, it is easy to be exploited.

After speaking, he gave them an example.

This made the officials who originally thought that Chuci was more respectful of foreign mathematics learning feel more comfortable. Just say, those crooked numbers are not as useful as them!

After the half-day meeting ended, Chu Ci asked them to go to eat first, and then led Du Yu back to Hou Ya.At this time, Zhang Hu had already prepared a table of food and wine, among which there were several, all of which he bought from nearby restaurants.Because he heard that this person was his master's boss, he was afraid that this person would be angry and blame his master if he was not used to his cooking.

However, Du Yu didn't move his chopsticks at all to the dishes he ordered. Instead, he liked the dishes he made by himself, especially a side dish pickled with grapefruit peel, which won his heart even more.

During the meal, Chu Ci learned that these Du Tixue are also foreigners, and his hometown has a relatively heavy taste due to the climate.In this coastal area of ​​Fujian, everyone prefers light and delicious food when eating, which caused Du Tixue to always lose his appetite every time he ate outside.Seeing that he really liked it, Chu Ci immediately promised to give him a can when he left. There are several jars of this thing in the kitchen, all learned from Zhang Hu and the aunt outside, and then adjusted according to their taste.

After the meal, Du Tixue came to the study and began to test the knowledge of those little guys.When he was at the dinner table just now, he saw that these young people were talking well, so he had already moved his mind.

Seeing his kindness and kindness, the younger ones were not afraid in their hearts. They answered whatever they asked, and they didn't pretend to understand when they encountered more difficult problems. They humbly asked for advice if they still didn't know after serious thinking.Du Yu's wife and children are all in his hometown, and it is rare for him to experience the feeling of children and grandchildren around their knees. Moreover, they are these smart and handsome children. After more than an hour, his smile never faded from his face. The temperament has already faded from the body.

After the lunch break, he followed Chu Ci to the meeting room with his notebook and pen, and continued to listen to their meeting.In the morning, we discussed textbooks on mathematics, and in the afternoon, we discussed poetry and articles.For this content, it is obvious that the officials below have more say.

Chu Ci took the notebook and sat down directly, and let the officials of the Department of Education take turns to speak on stage.Before Chu Ci came, people in the Department of Education did not express their true thoughts very much. They were afraid that what they said would become the target of criticism by others if they were not careful. Generally speaking, silence was gold.

Later, when Chu Ci came, he was not used to such meetings, so he started to make changes. Every meeting would make people get up to speak. After all, a reward mechanism was established. Will be released at the end of the month.

Du Yu was listening and taking notes, and turned his head to look at Chu Ci's notes from time to time. He was old, and his writing speed was not as fast as their speaking speed. There was a constant "rustling" sound on the paper, like a small feather tickling Du Yu's heart. He also wanted to try what it was like to write with this charcoal pen. The writing was fast and the handwriting was still small. He memorized the contents of one side, Chu Ci only needs half a page, and he can also write the reverse side.For some poor scholars, this can also save a lot of expenses.

After the afternoon meeting, they tentatively set some chapters of several books for the new textbook, and the next step is how to integrate them skillfully.In addition to these two books, Chu Ci also considered whether to write other textbooks, such as ideology and morality, science and the like.This thought was immediately rejected by him. It is still a feudal society, he had better not do too many things that challenge the imperial power, otherwise no one will be able to save him.

After dividing up the writing team, Chuci sincerely asked Du Yu to be the chief editor.Du Yu declined, he felt that he didn't contribute much, so how could he claim credit?

He was a little skeptical about this new textbook at first, but at the end of the day today, he found that these people didn't just think about it one at a time, they were all prepared to deal with possible problems, and they were extremely thoughtful in every aspect.

Du Yu is not the kind of old-fashioned, see no change, he is optimistic about Chu Ci's ideas.

Knowing his concerns, Chu Ci persuaded him: "Master Tixue, you are highly respected and deeply loved by Fujian officials and Confucius students. You must be the editor-in-chief of this book. When the first edition of the book comes out, you have to be the editor-in-chief." It depends on you to review and write the preface! In fact, I originally wanted to invite you and Lord Qi to be in charge together, but..."

Chu Ci smiled, and the following words are self-evident.Du Yu nodded. Qi Luzhi was pedantic, timid, and narrow-minded. Working with him all these years, Du Yu really got angry a lot.

"That's the case, it's not good for the old man to evade. The editor-in-chief, the old man will take over. How about this, the old man has a friend who is very famous in the scholarly circle. After the book is published, I will ask him to write another one." Ci." Du Yu said, naturally he is more famous in the officialdom, but among scholars, his good friend is more widely known, not knowing the people in Fujian, even many scholars from other provinces have been rushing to see him.

There is such a person?To be so highly praised by a province, this person must be extraordinary, who is it?Chu Ci suddenly recalled that when he was in the capital, Mrs. Wen had been to Southern Fujian for a period of time, and after returning, he had contributed a question to Ji Kao.At that time, he came here... It seemed that he was discussing "human nature" with some Juye mountain people?

Thinking of this, Chu Ci hurriedly asked: "Master Tixue, are you talking about Juyeshan people?" Besides that, he didn't know any other famous people in Fujian.

Du Yu was a little surprised, and quickly nodded as if he knew it: "Yes, there are not many students in Fujian who don't know him. Since you have already guessed it, then I will not keep it secret. Let me go and visit him together."

But... Chu Ci was a little hesitant. There was still a lot of work to be done for the new textbook. He left suddenly, and he didn't know how long he would be there. Would it delay things?

Du Yu seemed to see what he was thinking, and snorted angrily: "This old man is the kind of person who doesn't know what to do first and foremost. This man from the wild mountain is now in your Zhangzhou mansion."

"What?!" Chu Ci's eyes widened. Could it be that he has missed the opportunity to communicate with the great scholars all this time?

Du Yu couldn't help laughing when he finally saw that he was no longer the indifferent look that Taishan collapsed in front of him without changing his face.

"You don't have to feel sorry. After a few years ago he debated with the Master Taifu, he retreated. He said that he had a feeling in his heart and didn't allow outsiders to disturb him. In fact, he went to study everywhere, just to cover up people's eyes and ears. That's all. He came back in time, but even if you know his address, you still can’t see him. He has some eccentricities, and it’s difficult for ordinary people to catch his eyes.”

Chu Ci nodded clearly, but all hermits are always a little detached.

"I'm going to visit him tomorrow, what do I need to do?" Chu Ci asked, it's not easy to go empty-handed, but shopping is even worse, and maybe he will be thrown out with people and things. Du Tixue is him My friend, I am not.

Du Yu pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "He doesn't need anything, he just likes to discuss with others. I have heard that you are eloquent. When you go tomorrow, you can just behave well."

Chu Ci is now in a dilemma. In the past, when he used words to persuade others, he would always make them unhappy. What if he utters wild words when the debate reaches a happy point tomorrow?This influence is extraordinary and is of great help in promoting new teaching materials.

Thinking about it this way, the next day Chu Ci still brought some side dishes made by Zhang Hu. This food tasted very good. Since he is Du Tixue's friend, he shouldn't be too annoying, right?

The home of this Juyeshan man is about forty or fifty miles away from Fucheng, passing through Xixian County and going further in, the entrance is a mountain road, and the sea is behind him.

Along the way, Du Yu was introducing the situation there to Chu Ci, saying that it was like the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Gong, and that there was no heaven and earth described there, so Chu Ci couldn't help yearning for it.He said that there were not many people living there, and the houses of each family were quite far away. Although the local people also farmed, they always looked relaxed, and their brows were not filled with worries like the people outside.

Du Yu explained that it was the hometown of the Juye Mountain people, and the valley belonged to him.The local people live and farm here, they don't need to pay him taxes, all the output is their own, and they can also go fishing in the sea. Once the life is rich, the people will naturally be happy.

They chatted all the way and they were about to arrive, but before reaching the mountain pass, Chu Ci smelled a bloody smell in the air.It was Zhang Hu who was driving the cart, and he also smelled the question. The horse pulling the cart seemed a little frightened as well, stopping in place and snorting uncomfortably.

"Turn around!" Chu Ci made a decisive decision. With such a strong smell of blood, there must have been many casualties, and the time should not have passed. The murderer might still be at the scene.

Apart from him and Du Yu, there were only Zhang Hu and Du Yu's servants in the car.Except for Zhang Hu who is more powerful, everyone else here looks like they have no strength to restrain a chicken, and they have no strength to fight at all.The current plan is to leave and report the crime before they react, so that the murderer can be caught as soon as possible.

Zhang Hu's reaction was also quick. After hearing the order, he pulled the rein to make the horse turn around.The horse drove back with the cart, not forgetting to neigh loudly.

This sound made Chu Ci's heart tighten, it's over, I'm afraid something bad will happen!Sure enough, they were not far away when a voice came from behind.Chu Ci nervously opened the curtain, and found that the worst situation had already appeared. Not far behind the carriage, several people were chasing after them on horseback!