Volume 2: Residence in the Capital Chapter 148 Unveiling
When Zhang Shou finished his morning class at Banshan Hall and rushed to Jiuzhang Hall, he saw a bunch of people mumbling, pulling their hair, pulling their beards, and snapping their fingers, looking extremely distressed. No one noticed his arrival. Not to mention him, even the steamed buns and hot soup that he had specially ordered the servants to buy for lunch were not used.
Seeing Lu Sanlang looking so proud, Zhang Shou knew without hesitation that this kid must have asked difficult questions.
He did not object to Lu Sanlang using this method to establish his authority, so he waved to Qi Liang. After the other person quietly came over, he asked, "How many questions are there?"
"Originally, the head of the temple was decided by a test of questions, but later, Lu Sanlang stumped everyone with a question, so he started to set questions to test people. He has set a total of ten questions so far."
Qi Liang smiled and explained the whole thing in detail. Then he said, "These people are really good. Although they were stumped by the first question, everyone got at least five or six questions right. It's just that Lu Sanlang has too many exercises in his mind - because he did too many when he was in Cuiyun Room. I don't think they can hold on for long."
It was just like how Lu Sanlang was tormented to the point of wanting to die by the questions on the bamboo plaques in Cuiyunjian!
Zhang Shou chuckled, then suddenly coughed loudly.
Seeing Lu Sanlang immediately put on a smiling face and came forward to greet him, the others also woke up as if from a dream and hurriedly surrounded him to greet him. He smiled and said, "You are so eager to learn right from the start. Although it is a good thing, we can't neglect sleep and food. It's lunch time now, everyone should finish the meal first, and then let Lu Sanlang take you to the dormitory."
After everyone agreed, he encouraged them again, and then watched Lu Sanlang lead everyone away like a leader. He knew without a doubt that Lu Sanlang would definitely take people to see his cramped single room, and show off his other single room, so as to further establish the impression that teachers and students share weal and woe.
From this point of view, Lu Sanlang, the best supporting actor, has always been conscientious and responsible.
Because the first class of Jiuzhang Hall was in the afternoon, Zhang Shou's lunch was not as extravagant as usual. Although the Duke of Zhao's mansion sent a large food box full of food as usual, it was filled with all kinds of steamed buns and pastries that were easy to store and eat, and they were heated with charcoal fire at the bottom, so they could be eaten immediately.
Knowing that the dormitory must be full of people, he didn't want to go back, so he simply asked Qi Liang to go back to the empty Banshan Hall to have lunch.
Sure enough, he had just finished a steamed bun and drank half a bowl of soup when he heard a loud cough coming from the door. He looked up and saw the arrogant Ge Yong leading the way, followed by Qi Jingshan and Chu Ying, who went straight into the Banshan Hall. Chu Ying's face was still obviously reluctant, and he didn't know if he was dragged here by force. At that moment, he hurriedly took Qi Liang to meet them.
"Why are the teacher and the two gentlemen here?"
"Humph, I used to give lectures at Jiuzhang Hall. Now that Jiuzhang Hall has finally reopened, I had to get people to come and have a look. But who knew that when we got there, we would see only a locked door and a plaque inscribed by Taizu covered with a red cloth. Of course, I could only go to Banshan Hall to ask you."
"The class will start in the afternoon. At noon, Lu Sanlang led people to the dormitory. Isn't it because he was worried that someone might break in? That's why he locked the door first. As for the red cloth, it will be unveiled later. It can be regarded as an opening ceremony."
Ge Yong's eyebrows immediately raised: "How can we take down a plaque that high up covered with red cloth? Let people climb up the stairs? It would be better to wait until the classes officially resume before hanging it up again!"
"Teacher has measured it himself. Could it be that he forgot how heavy the plaque was? The Jiuzhang Hall was finally repaired that day. When the plaque was hung up, it took a lot of pulleys and several people. It took a lot of effort."
Seeing Ge Yong speechless, Zhang Shou smiled and said, "Teacher, since you are here with Mr. Qi and Mr. Chu, given your reputation as masters of mathematics, why don't you unveil the curtain yourself? It can also be regarded as a surprise for the students who are recruited this time. You know, seeing you three will help them set long-term goals for the future."
"Forget it, forget it. I'm an old man, why should I be so popular?"
Qi Jingshan couldn't help but shake his head secretly when he saw Ge Yong was so proud but pretending to be polite. Chu Ying couldn't stand Ge Yong's behavior of showing off in the name of modesty, and said unhappily: "This Jiuzhang Hall is where Zhang Shou personally recruited students to teach again. You shouldn't have competed with your own students for it. If it's going to be unveiled, it should be Zhang Shou who comes!"
No one will think you are dumb if you don't speak!
Ge Yong glared at his mortal enemy angrily, but finally snorted and said, "That's what I meant, old man! Zhang Shou, you are my last disciple. What's the point of this unveiling ceremony? You should come in person. The three of us old men will help you watch!"
At this point, the old man glanced inside and saw the lunch box still on the ground. He knew that Zhang Shou probably hadn't eaten lunch yet, so he immediately changed his words and said, "Well, they haven't been to the Imperial College for a while. I'll take them around. You don't have to worry about us. See you in Jiuzhang Hall later."
Hearing that Ge Yong wanted him to have a good lunch, Zhang Shou couldn't help but smile and agreed without hesitation. After seeing the two off, he saw Qi Liang laughing beside him and joked, "Why, are you making fun of your three ancestors for being like old children?"
"No, no." Qi Liang shook his head quickly, then lowered his voice and said, "I feel that with the arrival of the three Ge Zushi, the Imperial College Grand Secretary and others, lunch will not be good!"
Zhang Shou burst into laughter when he heard this. Zhou Xun insisted that he had no money and no resources, and the other school officials were watching the fun with great interest. Now that Ge Yong and the other three elders were here, they deserved to be worried!
In the early afternoon, when Zhang Shou and Qi Liang arrived outside Jiuzhang Hall, they saw Lu Sanlang had already arrived with a large group of students of different ages. When Ge Yong and the other two were escorted by Zhou Xun and a large number of other school officials, he smiled and nodded and said, "Jiuzhang Hall officially opens today. Thank you for the presence of Mr. Ge, Mr. Qi and Mr. Chu. You will all have a goal to work hard for in the future."
At this point, he looked up at the red cloth covering the plaque inscribed by Taizu. The next moment, he felt something was stuffed into his hand. He turned his head and saw that it was Ah Liu with an expressionless face. He raised his hand and saw that there was a piece of thread in his hand. He immediately understood what he meant and said with a smile: "In this case, let's let the Nine Chapters Hall inscribed by Taizu see the light of day again!"
As he secretly pulled hard, the other students who were still confused saw the red cloth on the plaque suddenly grabbing it like a powerful hand, rising into the air, revealing the vigorous and powerful calligraphy of Emperor Taizu.
Zhang Shou felt that the string in his hand was suddenly snatched away by someone. He knew without even looking that it was Ah Liu. Seeing the red cloth floating away in the air like a kite, he couldn't help but secretly mutter to himself that Ah Liu was really good at playing, but his face remained calm.
Compared to the unveiling just now, you have to know that he originally planned to let Ah Liu jump up and uncover the red cloth and take it away.
Seeing this scene, Ge Yong smiled while twirling his beard. Chu Ying muttered to himself, "What a mystery!" Qi Jingshan had already cast his gaze on Ah Liu, who had already run away and turned into a small black dot... As for the other students, some stared at him intently, some sighed, some praised him endlessly, and some were excited. Of course, there were many people chasing the red cloth in the air.
"Okay, come in, the tables and chairs are already set up."
After saying this, Zhang Shou was the first to step into the Jiuzhang Hall. After Lu Sanlang called the other students to file in, he pointed to the dozens of empty tables and chairs in the huge place and spoke.
"The first three rows of tables and chairs are yours, and the tables and chairs at the back are for future emergency use. Your names are engraved on each set of tables and chairs, so please sit down." You should know that except for Banshan Hall, even the other six halls of the Imperial College do not have this treatment.
Seeing that everyone had easily found their seats, Lu Sanlang happily sat down in the front row. Zhang Shou, who was standing on the central podium, said in a deep voice: "From now on, the morning classes will be taught by the head of the dormitory, Lu Sanlang. The main task is to check the homework assigned every afternoon and to prepare for the afternoon lessons."
He raised his lip, and before anyone could question him, he said slowly, "The way of mathematics is broad and profound. You should have learned it by yourself before, but now that you have entered the Jiuzhang Hall, you must proceed step by step and learn the entire system again. The first thing you need to memorize is the terminology manual of Master Ge. Then, the simple introduction to mathematics written by Master Ge."
Hearing the two Ge Taishis in succession, Ge Yong was first beaming with joy, but then his face darkened involuntarily. The streets are now full of Ge's mathematical books, and God knows that except for this terminology manual, the others are really just dog meat under the guise of sheep meat - but the dog meat is sweeter, he had to pinch his nose and admit it!
Zhang Shou didn't notice Ge Yong's reaction, and said with a smile: "Of course, this is too easy for you . So the first volume of Simple Mathematics will only be studied for one day. But you must do the corresponding exercises to deepen your memory. The first ten days should be ten volumes of Simple Mathematics, but the corresponding exercises are huge. Once the foundation is solid, the real teaching will begin."
"Okay, Lu Sanlang, distribute all the books."
Seeing that Lu Sanlang was in high spirits and began to distribute the textbooks printed by his San San Bookstore, Zhang Shou continued, "Jiu Zhang Hall is different from other halls. The textbooks used are not the Four Books and Five Classics, nor are they the commonly seen anthologies of classics and history. These books were all written by my teacher, Master Ge. The bookstore has just printed them and they are very expensive. So, I am not giving them to you, but loaning them to you!"
