Chapter 453: Our woodblock printing technology has been leaked
Wang Zi'an quickly stepped forward, stretched out his hands, and helped Mr. Wang Zhiyuan up.
"Don't, don't, don't - old man, to be honest, when I was in school, I often failed math exams - forget it, you don't believe it even if I tell you, so what, from now on we will learn from each other and communicate with each other..."
The prince was so upset that he didn't know how to vomit.
My math teacher, if he knew that he, the guy who failed high-level math, had become a great mathematician, would his eyes pop out...
Then, he turned to look at Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng.
"The same goes for both of you - but I've hated doing math problems since I was a child. You must not come to me every day to talk about this..."
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng:......
The two of them suddenly didn't want to talk.
Your genius is amazing!
Although Wang Zi'an said he didn't want to talk about mathematics, he was still dragged into talking about mathematics for an entire afternoon, which was so frustrating...
However, he also understood the mathematical level of these people.
Much smarter than he thought.
Not only did they have the concept of unknown numbers, but they could also solve equations, even three-dimensional quadratic equations. The method seemed very similar to the current method of solving equations.
At this level, you can start learning directly from advanced mathematics and calculus.
At my own level——
Well, none of them!
When he thought of this, Wang Zi'an suddenly felt much calmer.
He was shocked here, but he didn't know that Wang Zhiyuan, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were even more shocked.
Not to mention anything else, but as far as the calculation method is concerned, it makes them feel like they have found a treasure.
You don’t need to do any calculations when doing the questions. Just list the formulas on the manuscript paper, swipe and swipe, and the result will come out!
I don’t know how many times more efficient than people like me!
A few people couldn't help but look at each other. I won't talk about anything else today, but just this one item will make a lot of money!
"Master Hou's calculation method is so efficient that it is simply astonishing—"
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng couldn't help but look at each other, took a deep breath, stood up, and solemnly invited.
"The two of us want to invite Mr. Hou to join in the deduction of the Tuibei Tu. I wonder what Mr. Hou wants?"
After saying that, the two people looked at Wang Zi'an with bright eyes.
If this person can join in the deduction of the push-back diagram, he will definitely be a big help.
When Wang Zi'an heard this, his eyes immediately became strange, and he felt almost bad.
You actually want to trick me into continuing to do math problems!
Not to mention doors, there are no windows——
"Too numb, cough - I'm sorry, I have little talent and knowledge, and I can't help -"
Have a firm attitude and a clear-cut stand!
I finally traveled through the Tang Dynasty, did I come here to do math problems with my friends?
Yuan Tiangang, Li Chunfeng:......
You obviously just want to say it's too much trouble——
"Pushing back pictures is a grand event for our Taoist sect..."
Li Chunfeng still wanted to continue to persuade.
Wang Zi'an took over the conversation directly.
"So, you have to find an expert from the Taoist sect. Look at me -"
As he said this, Wang Zi'an turned around gracefully and almost shook off one of his sleeves.
"The whole messy world, Mr. Shijia - your push-back picture, it's done, it's okay for me to take a look, but if you ask me to help you do it, then I really can't do it -"
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng couldn't help looking at each other and smiling bitterly.
Before I came here, I knew this would be the result, and it turned out to be true.
"The Marquis is being humble - but since the Marquis has no intention of participating, I will drop this matter. I just hope that when I encounter difficulties, I can come and ask for advice -"
Wang Zi’an:……
Ah, this——
You'd better not come, I'm just a scumbag who failed math.
After thinking about it, Wang Zi'an's eyes suddenly lit up, and he waved to the two people with a smile.
"Although I have little talent and insufficient qualifications, I have not been able to learn the essence of arithmetic, but if you two don't mind, I can follow the gourd and teach you the superficial knowledge of arithmetic - "
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng couldn't help but be overjoyed when they heard this. Wang Zhiyuan, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes and stood up impatiently.
"And me, and me -"
"Okay, I'll take the time to sort it out, a book of "Advanced Mathematics" and a book of "Calculus", and hand them over to you later - let's say first, read and learn by yourself, try not to ask me, I won't know how to ask.
…”
three people:……
Now I can see that this young man is not good at anything, but he is clearly troublesome.
To me, arithmetic is as sacred as anything, but in the eyes of others, it is just a joke——
"Hey - don't look at me like that, I really don't know how to -"
Wang Zi'an spread his hands helplessly, I'm really not being modest.
In order to prevent these three math madmen from causing trouble to him, Wang Zi'an thought for a moment and waved to the boy next to him.
"Go and call Mr. Cai from the accounting room - yes, ask him to bring the two abacus from the accounting room..."
abacus?
Several people, including Wei Zheng, couldn't help but look at each other with a look of doubt in their eyes.
What is an abacus?
After a while, I saw an old man in his fifties with a goatee and a thin build. He walked in hurriedly with two things in his nest.
"I've seen my boss——"
The old man held his abacus under his arm and saluted Wang Zi'an with a respectful expression.
Wang Zi'an smiled and waved his hand.
"Come on, old gentleman, sit down. I have one more thing to trouble you with today -"
Wang Zi'an said, pointing to Wei Zheng, Yuan Tiangang and others.
"These are all my friends. Could you please show them how to use the abacus..."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zi'an's accountant immediately straightened up.
I won’t be afraid to say this——
"I'm not bragging to you, this abacus invented by our boss is simply a magical tool for accounting!"
As he spoke, the old gentleman took out the abacus from the creaking nest and slapped it on the table.
"This thing can control the four seasons and three talents of longitude and latitude. It can integrate the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of arithmetic into a square inch, and the efficiency is extremely high. With this thing in hand, one person can do the work of dozens of people——"
As he said that, the old gentleman demonstrated on the spot, bang bang bang bang.
The abacus is flying.
Several people looked at it and were stunned.
The prince couldn't help but feel secretly happy.
Yes, it’s not easy at such an old age. If you want to show off, just show off.
Abacus is easy to learn but difficult to master.
Together with a few other people, all of whom are masters of arithmetic, they soon mastered the essence.
"With this thing, our deductions will definitely speed up a lot -"
Li Chunfeng looked excited.
"It's a true divine thing - if the Marquis doesn't mind, after I go back, I must implement it in the Imperial College -"
Wang Zhiyuan finished speaking excitedly and added another sentence.
"You don't mind, do you?"
When Wang Zi'an heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.
"It's just a calculation tool. What's the use of hiding it at home? I just promote it-"
Wang Zhiyuan and Yuan Tiangang each happily left with their abacus under their arms.
Wei Zheng looked at Wang Zi'an with a dark face.
"Zi'an, we can't favor one over the other - I'm also a bookkeeper, and I also need abacus..."
Seeing that this old guy was telling the truth, Wang Zi'an was almost amused by him.
Ouch——
We are upright and honest gentlemen, but you are just staring at me here and telling lies.
"My family has a total of two abacuses. If you want it now, I can't make it for you. Anyway, this thing is simple. Can't you just ask your boss to make a few for you later?"
As Wang Zi'an spoke, he cheerfully picked up the charcoal pen and drew a schematic diagram of the structure for him.
Push forward slightly.
"Give it to you——"
Only then was Wei Zheng satisfied and put away the drawings and left happily.
Ha, if you go back to find this old man Tang Jian, you have to give him a pot of good wine no matter what!
Just thinking about it makes me a little impatient.
While Wang Zi'an was being pestered by these people to do math problems, Bo Zhangqing, the owner of the Shilipo pig farm in the west of the city, and Qin Zhu, the doctor, had fainted in the pig pen from crying.
With the publication of an article "Ode to Pork" written by King Li Tai of Wei in the Tang Evening News, the Shilipo Pig Farm in the west of the city became famous. It raised a kind of domestic pig that grew quickly and had delicious meat. This kind of pork
, even the current Emperor, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and all the princes agreed to eat it!
How could it be bad?
Since it’s good, what are you waiting for——
Go and pull it quickly!
Well, okay, these officials are all human beings. Although many of them are a bit disdainful of pork, they can't kill people just by showing off.
But, in short, a larger team set off.
You come one way, and I come one way, and soon the huge pig farm was completely robbed——
The two of them wanted to stop it, but they couldn't!
The emperor pulled it, the prince pulled it, the prime ministers pulled it, but we people can't pull it?
You are easy to bully, right?
Not to mention the civil servants, first of all, the powerful generals in the military disagreed.
Ignore it and just pull it away.
"what to do?"
Looking at the empty pigsty, Zhang Qing wanted to cry but had no tears.
Qin Zhu was also dejected.
"What else can we do? Go and apologize to His Majesty——"
You don't dare to file a complaint. From the emperor, the prince to the civil and military officials, almost half of the people in the court have complained. Who can you sue? Who do you dare to sue?
Royal study room.
Looking at the aggrieved two chief officers of the Pig Breeding Department, Li Shimin didn't know what to say.
Ah, this——
I actually forgot to tell them about the Shilipo Pig Farm’s success and retirement.
The main thing is that these two officials are too young and he can’t remember them——
"Ahem, I have known about this for a long time. You two dear ladies have worked hard. During this period, you have worked tirelessly to raise pigs for the country. I have seen it all. Now that the pig raising matter has come to an end, you don't have to do it anymore.
gone back--"
Having said this, Li Shimin nodded to the two people with a look of relief.
"Let's do this. Each of you will be promoted to one level. Outside of Sinong Temple, there will be a Pig Raising Department to take charge of pig raising matters for people all over the world. It will be responsible for the promotion of pig raising methods and the prevention and control of plague."
The two people were overjoyed when they heard this, kowtowed in thanks, and walked out happily.
Finally, the clouds cleared and the moon shone brightly.
The suffering during this time was not in vain!
Royal study room.
Li Shimin was also very happy.
Leaving aside the fact that thanks to the help of Planing the Royal Garden and Wei Zheng, an article was published, which directly made his reputation among the people increase day by day, just talking about the pig raising matter, it went smoothly beyond his expectation.
The looting incident caused by a dinner party and an article by Qingque directly caused a sensation in the whole city.
"Datang Evening News, Datang Evening News, what a good thing——"
Li Shimin paced gently, his eyes flashing.
At this moment, I heard footsteps outside, and then Li Junxian walked in from outside.
"Your Majesty, the engraving and printing matter has been exposed——"
Li Shimin couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and immediately a trace of anger appeared on his face.
"I remember Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai are stationed there, right? That's how they do things -"
Li Junxian smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Your Majesty, it has nothing to do with them. In fact, they have tried their best. They have been stationed there recently and have never left even half a step. They have never even been to their master-"
The expression on Li Shimin's face eased slightly.
But he still looked ugly and frowned.
"what happened--"
"Speaking of which, it's because Wei Chen was careless - there was an engraving worker who was worried about his family recently, and the factory gave him a holiday. Who knew that this man disappeared that night when he returned home..."
Having said this, Li Junxian bowed deeply to Li Shimin with a wry smile on his face.
"When our people discovered that something was wrong, it was already too late. They searched for two days and couldn't find the shadow, but today -"
Li Junxian secretly glanced at Li Shimin's face, paused for a moment, and then said with some difficulty.
"Today our people discovered that someone had put up a sign for Shilin News in the West City. After asking about it, they found out that it is a newspaper similar to Datang Evening News - I guess they will find it tomorrow..."
Li Shimin was silent for a moment before speaking in a cold tone.
"Who opened it? Have you found out—"
"No need to check, the other party has made it clear. In addition to the Jiangnan family, the Guanlong family and the Shandong family have all intervened..."
Li Shimin nodded silently when he heard this and looked out the window without saying a word.
Li Junxian stood aside knowingly and accompanied him.
I don't know how long it took before Li Shimin took a deep breath.
"Let's go, accompany me to my place -"
Not in the mood to wander over.
The two of them changed into their regular clothes, and Li Junxian skillfully drove the carriage and took Li Shimin to find Wang Zi'an.
Now, the concierge had already received Wang Zi'an's instructions, and Li Shimin came in directly without announcing his arrival.
"Hey - Shopkeeper Li, you are here. Our Lord Marquis is probably in the backyard. How about I take you to find him?"
Wang Meng said, jumping out enthusiastically and trying to lead the way.
Li Shimin waved his hand.
"No--"
Looking at Li Shimin's disappearing figure, Wang Meng turned his head and looked at his former concierge brother.
"I bet that Lao Li must be in trouble. Look at his face, it's so dark that it's almost oozing with water——"
…
"What's wrong with you? Your wife finally figured it out. She feels like she's not interested in being with you, so she ran away with someone else?"
Seeing Li Shimin's dark face and his expression of bitterness and hatred, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows and joked deliberately with a smile.
"I don't have time to joke with you. Something happened. Our woodblock printing technology was leaked——"
Li Shimin didn't talk nonsense and got straight to the point.
"Someone opened a Shilin Newspaper in West City today, and it is said that it will be officially published tomorrow - when I came, people were already distributing leaflets even here in Dongcheng -"
Li Shimin said and glanced at Wang Zi'an solemnly.
"You should know the status of Datang Evening News in His Majesty's heart. What should you do now?"