Writing a book is really not difficult for Fang Jun.
If you ask him to write a colorful article that satirizes the past and the present, or a heart-warming chicken soup for the soul, it probably won't work. But if you think back to the math textbooks you used to make when you were in school, it will only metabolize more brain cells.
But he really wanted to do something.
Mathematics is the foundation of some sciences, which is common knowledge to later generations. However, in our ancient times, it was in the weakest position for a long time.
There are many masters of Confucianism and Chinese studies in history, but there are very few mathematicians, physicists, and chemists. The only ones who can be named are Zu Chongzhi and a few others, and there are also a few alchemists who pretend to be gods and ghosts. Some chemistry-related work, but nothing else.
The occurrence of this result is related to the talent selection system of feudal society.
The imperial examination only tests the Four Books and Five Classics, and "those who excel in learning will become officials." Of course, everyone is rushing to study the Four Books and Five Classics. If the imperial examination tests pedicure, it is estimated that a group of pedicure masters will emerge, and their pedicure skills will lead the world...
In fact, during the Tang Dynasty, mathematics was once included in the imperial examination.
Even now, there is a "Mingfu Section" in the scientific examination held every three years to select arithmetic talents.
After Li Zhi, the chief minister, came to power, he opened a mathematics vocational school in the Imperial College - "Arithmetic School", which enrolled thirty students and appointed a doctorate in arithmetic and an arithmetic assistant to preside over the daily teaching work. In this way, there was an Imperial College in the Imperial College, Tai There are four schools of learning, six schools of law, calligraphy and arithmetic.
"Demon Dao" Li Chunfeng also compiled ten arithmetic classics, namely "Zhou Bi Suan Jing", "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", "Haidao Arithmetic Classic", "Sun Tzu Arithmetic Classic", "Xia Houyang Arithmetic Classic", "Zhang Qiu Jian" "Sushu Jing", "Zhu Shu", "Wucao Sushu Jing", "Five Classics Arithmetic", "Ji Gu Arithmetic", collectively referred to as "Ten Books of Suan Jing", serve as official textbooks.
Allowing mathematics to be included in the imperial examinations, and those who passed the mathematics test could become officials. At that time, it could be said to be a trend in the world.
Although mathematics was not very developed at that time, if we first put up a framework and established an effective incentive mechanism, and continued to develop it to this day, it is difficult to guarantee that China will not become a big country in mathematics, and then promote related scientific progress. What's more, almost I have received a Nobel Prize in Mathematics and Physics.
But the strange thing is that in the late Tang Dynasty, the Mingfu Science Examination was stopped...
The mathematics subject that had the potential to make great strides came to an abrupt end in China. Since then, it has only been supported by a few private mathematics enthusiasts.
The reason for the suspension of the exam is that too few people took the exam.
why?
Because the country has made a regulation, the official rank of Dr. Guozi is from the fifth rank, but the official rank of the doctor of mathematics is from the ninth rank, which is the lowest level among the official ranks. During this period, the math school stopped opening and closing, and there was no one. Continuity, the students also find it boring. The teacher is the sesame official from the ninth rank, and the students have to hold it back until they reach the twentieth rank?!
Just find another way out...
So the question is, why did the rulers of the past dynasties not pay attention to science centered on mathematics, but only focused on the mysterious and mysterious Chinese studies and Confucianism?
The reason is simple, because mathematics is useless for the government system...
You can understand the same classics of traditional Chinese culture in this way, and I can understand them in that way. Every ruler can use them to his advantage and turn them into a talisman for his rule.
Such is the case with astronomy.
"Demon Taoist" Li Chunfeng is also an astronomer. He is very good at mathematics and can read stars. He can actually deduce from the celestial phenomena that Wu Zetian will usurp the throne in forty years...
But is there any connection between the position of the stars and Wu Zetian's usurpation of the throne? No, that's what the celestial phenomena say anyway...
The function of Chinese studies is similar to this.
Why do ministers have to be loyal to the emperor? There is no reason. Confucius said so, Mencius said so, Confucian classics say so, you have to do it.
In comparison, mathematics is not good. Because one plus one equals two, so I should be the emperor? This is outrageous.
For the sake of appearance and power, the rulers unanimously put mathematics aside...
It can be said that almost everything that happened in our ancient times was caused by the rulers.
It's not that these rulers are too stupid, too short-sighted, or too superficial. On the contrary, it is precisely because they are too smart, too insightful, and too selfish. As long as it is beneficial to maintaining their own rule, generations of people who can "family the world" enjoy absolute freedom.
Power will kill all hidden dangers that may affect governance.
Didn’t Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty understand that Confucian scholarship could not grow food or weave cloth?
Didn’t Kangxi know the power of firearms?
They all know it, but precisely because they know it, one of them chooses to support Confucian academics, and the other chooses to stifle the development of firearms...
This is the tragedy of the entire nation.
Fang Jun didn't think he could really change the world, and he could reverse the will of the ruling class by advocating a few slogans.
Although they won't be burned to death like some guys who advocate the "infinite universe", but trying to shake this long-established disease is not much easier than shaking a tree with a mayfly...
Mathematics is abandoned by the whole society. This is a reality.
Therefore, if Fang Jun wants to rectify the name of mathematics, he cannot just start with mathematics itself.
Before that, he needs to do something else.
Make a name for yourself...
In this era of fame and reputation, fame is a more reliable capital than real money. With fame, no matter what you do, you will get twice the result with half the effort.
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After breakfast, Fang Jun was enjoying his long-lost "chair" in the study, contemplating a plan to "become famous and raise his fortune" when a servant from Prince Wu's Mansion came to his door.
However, Anzhou is located in Southern Chu, and the climate is wet and cold in winter. Li Ke, who has been living in Guanzhong for a long time, is not accustomed to the acclimatization. He fell ill a year ago. As the Lantern Festival approached, the illness became more serious. His Majesty Li Er was worried and ordered "
Baiqi" sent people to take Li Ke back to Chang'an for treatment.
Of course, this is the official statement.
As for what is going on privately, that is unknown.
Regarding this matter, Fang Jun seemed a little disappointed. As a prince, it was a rare opportunity to stay away from the city and take charge of a place. It was a great opportunity to work hard and do something to show his ability, but it was wasted like this.
After tidying up, I changed into a Sichuan brocade dark flower brocade robe, wore a futou on my head, and a piece of mutton-fat white jade around my waist, and went out neatly.
The carriage traveled westward along the official road outside Xinfeng City.
There is no wind today, and the weather has warmed up. Fang Jun sat on the carriage and opened the curtain. Looking at Chang'an City from a distance, he felt more of a majestic heaviness and vastness. When he passed Ba Bridge, he couldn't see it at a glance.
The gray-black city wall on the edge gave Fang Jun a heavy feeling with its vastness and majesty.
Xiongcheng was ten times larger than the old city of Xi'an in later generations. The Mingde Gate directly in front was about twenty feet high. Five large gates, each accommodating four carriages, stood side by side. People of all colors were waiting there.
There is an endless flow but each one goes his own way, creating an indescribable sense of prosperity.
At that time, the rising sun was rising, and thousands of rays of rays were shining on the endless city wall. The glazed gate tower on the city gate reflected golden brilliance. At this time, Chang'an in Tang Li's eyes suddenly transformed into a wonderland that could only be found in a fairyland.
The golden city that appeared in .
Although he had entered and exited through this city gate more than once, when he looked up for a moment, he still couldn't bear the golden light and the vicissitudes and weight naturally generated by the ancient capital of many dynasties. At this point, he had no words to describe the feeling in his heart. After staring for a long time, he murmured
He murmured to himself: "Chang'an, it is indeed Chang'an..."
It was in this city that His Majesty Li Er created the prosperous age of Zhenguan, and was respected by all peoples in the world as the "Khan of Heaven"; a few years later, the owner of this city changed to a noble man, bringing the Tang Dynasty to its peak.
Li Kasaburo in his prosperous age.
How many dynasties have come and gone, Chang'an has witnessed the rise and decline of the Han Dynasty; it has witnessed the rapid rise and equally rapid demise of the Sui Dynasty; now, it is witnessing the rise and prosperity of Li and Tang...
The weather is getting warmer, cars and horses are flowing in the city, and people are taking to the streets.
There were many scholars and other figures walking past with solemn steps and solemn faces; there were also young men of wealthy families in bright clothes and angry horses whizzing away with large groups of servants, attracting passers-by's glances;
Turkic people wearing light fur, braided hair, and black leather boots; Wutianzhu people wearing earrings and shawls; and Central Asian people wearing small-sleeved robes, fur hats embroidered with patterns and silk mesh
The barbarians passed by proudly, but the passers-by showed no signs of surprise.
Fang Jun admired with great interest the charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty that he could only see in paintings in his previous life, and he was intoxicated.
When the carriage arrived at Prince Wu's Mansion, Fang Jun jumped out of the carriage and asked the coachman to wait in the porter's room. Then, guided by the door, he stepped inside.
As soon as he walked through the door, he was attracted by a sweet call from behind and turned his head.