Volume 1 In the Countryside Chapter 42: Pretending to be asleep is actually pretending to be confused
When Zhang Shou heard the words "disciple of Ge's family", he knew that Ge Yong was extraordinary because of the way the dandies dared not say a word in front of Ge Yong, as well as Zhu Ying's introduction when she quietly reminded him.
However , he still misjudged the severity of the situation. Because when he admitted on behalf of Ge Yong that everyone was Ge's disciples, and then said that the promises made last night were valid, and at the same time pointed out that those who wanted to slack off could leave immediately, Qingfeng Xulai Hall was suddenly in an uproar.
The power and reputation of ancestors and parents are certainly useful, but not everyone is willing to be compared vertically and horizontally with other people's children or even their own good children all the time, and to live a life of feasting and drinking today.
Who wouldn't be happy if they could have an ?
As a result, Zhang Shou received countless curses and oaths - anyway, as a disciple of Ge, everyone present, including Zhang Chen who was a little reluctant at first, said that they would never give up, even if they had to continue learning mathematics which was like a heavenly book.
So, when he said the next words, he received another wave of heartfelt gratitude.
"I said yesterday that mathematics requires talent and cannot be forced. So, although I gave you a lesson today, I didn't force you to master the ten mathematical books thoroughly. Fingers have their strengths and weaknesses, and so do people. We had a long talk last night because I was trying to get a feel for your background based on your advice."
Lu Sanlang and Zhang Chen, the two sworn enemies, exchanged glances at the same time.
No wonder Zhang Shou was testing the situation last night and Mr. Ge showed up tonight. It turns out that this is a collaboration between teacher and student!
"Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, I can teach you in accordance with your aptitude and find a path for you to take in the future. I will sort out the secret manuals of the Ge Sect that the teacher left behind and pass them on. Of course, the teacher teaches everyone. If you want to pass it on to others, it is fine with my permission."
As Zhang Shou spoke, he was secretly calculating in his mind.
To be honest, those pure playboys are of no use and there is no need for them to stay in Cuiyun Room for a long time. After teaching them some simple and practical things, they can be sent back to the capital to develop various industries.
But since they were called disciples of Ge, it was appropriate to pass on various geometry and algebra textbooks that were like heavenly books to them. As long as these people showed off their status as disciples of Ge, they would definitely print a lot of books to please the founder. Then these mathematics textbooks would have a chance to be introduced to the scholars and the people, and there would always be people who admired Ge Yong and would study them.
Anyway, the old man is a rare master of mathematics in this era! Even if he is found to be using tiger skin as a banner, his attention will be attracted by those theories. Even if Ge Yong wants to settle accounts with him, Zu Chongzhi's lost "Zhuishu" is enough reason!
In the history of the Ming Dynasty, even though the Yongle Encyclopedia collected a lot of classics, and there was at least a book called "Mathematical Tongzong" for practical mathematics, theoretical mathematics gradually declined. Few people used the Tianyuan method for setting equations, and even fewer people understood the method of increasing, multiplying and square rooting!
By the Qing Dynasty, mathematics had basically developed based on Western learning, which was purely a catching-up process.
He only intended to start a cultural campaign and go deeper when he had the ability. The problem now was how to teach those dandy boys who did have a skill, such as Lu Sanlang, in accordance with their aptitude.
A fake teacher becomes a real teacher. This is a really sad and erroneous problem...
After enduring a whole night and a whole day, the exhausted Zhang Shou appeased this group of playboys, reluctantly said a few words to Qi Liang, and then returned to the Zhang family mansion.
Now that the trick had been exposed, he certainly didn't bother to live in the Shuibobuxing Pavilion in Cuiyunjian anymore. He even wondered in his mind whether he should renovate these bamboo houses which were originally built for elegance without considering insulation at all.
After all, the treatment of students and fat sheep is different. He will be responsible if anyone gets sick from the cold!
Since Ge Yong showed up and gave him the title of his last disciple, Zhang Shou no longer had to hide as he did before. When he was returning from the main road of the Panda Screen Wall, villagers kept coming up to him with smiles on their faces to congratulate him. Some of them were congratulating him on having a famous teacher, while others were saying that a famous teacher has an excellent disciple. Finally, when he saw Yang Laoguan from afar, Zhang Shou, who was already extremely sleepy, almost wanted to turn around and leave.
It would be troublesome if we were entangled with this troublesome old man!
However, he was exhausted and couldn't hide from the old but sharp-eyed Yang. He rushed to him with an agility that was impossible for an old man, and then helped him up attentively. Before he could speak, a very low voice came into his ears: "Son-in-law, the eldest lady is at home with a tantrum and whipping people, you'd better go back later."
Zhang Shou was stunned. Although Zhu Ying often talked about whipping people, he had never seen such a scene since he met her. After a moment, he asked softly, "Where is my mother?"
"Mrs. Wu and Aunt Liu haven't come back yet." After saying this, Mr. Yang was afraid that Zhang Shou would worry, so he quickly added, "There are people looking after them, so they will be fine."
Is there someone looking after it? Who is looking after it? Why?
Three questions flashed through Zhang Shou's mind in an instant, and then he glared at Yang Laoguan unhappily. Needless to say, this old man had obviously been playing dumb with him after learning about Zhu Ying's situation!
Knowing that he couldn't get the answer, he didn't bother wasting time and simply asked directly: "Who is Yingying whipping with the whip?"
"I don't know about that. I just heard some noise outside the wall." Old Man Yang laughed cunningly and said nonchalantly, "I just heard the eldest lady cursing at us, saying that we dared to leak out your affairs, Mr. Shou, and that we were traitors and ungrateful... Anyway, she was so angry that no one dared to persuade her."
Zhang Shou's heart suddenly became clear. There was no doubt that Zhu Ying had found out who leaked the information in the fastest time, and then she had begun to deal with the traitor in a swift and decisive manner.
Mr. Yang asked him to go back later, firstly to avoid him from disturbing the internal affairs of the Zhaoguo Mansion, and secondly... probably to prevent him from seeing Miss Zhu showing off her power and causing psychological trauma.
Under normal circumstances, he might have agreed to this suggestion reluctantly, but he was too sleepy now!
In a flash, he came up with the best idea. He leaned against Mr. Yang and said weakly, "Uncle Yang, please find someone to take me back. I can't stand it any longer. I'm going to sleep first!"
It’s better to just pretend to be asleep and pretend to be confused!
When Yang Laogong saw that Zhang Shou was not at all disgusted and fell asleep on his shoulder, he was dumbfounded. It took him a long time to come to his senses. He hurriedly called his son to carry Zhang Shou on his back, and then they rushed to Zhang's house together.
When he reached the gate, he looked out and saw Zhu Ying whipping someone with an angry look on her face in the middle of the front yard. He glanced around and immediately spotted Ah Liu standing in the corner, watching the fun like a wooden man.
He quickly lowered his voice and called out, "Ah Liu, come out quickly , my uncle was so tired that he fell asleep on the road!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a flash of light before his eyes, and then Ah Liu appeared in front of him, steadily taking Zhang Shou from his eldest son Yang Dalang. And then, he saw Zhu Ying, holding a whip and looking dignified, also strode in front of him.
"What's wrong, Shou?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Ying saw Zhang Shou slightly open his eyes and wink at her very quickly.
At that moment, she suddenly realized. Although she was angry and wanted to seek justice for Zhang Shou, this was Zhang's home after all. Zhang Shou pretended to be tired and fell asleep and was sent back, so he naturally didn't want to interfere in this matter!
