Chapter 21 Don't be Cowardly When You Meet Tang Jun
Mathematics can be said to be the first human subject.
During the long journey from barbarism to civilization, our ancestors gradually understood the concepts of numbers and shapes, and began to study and comprehend mathematics.
There are records in the pre-Qin classics of "writing numbers on the head", "knotting ropes to record events", and "engraving wood to record events". People gradually came to know "number" from distinguishing the quantity of things, and created counting symbols. Yin and Shang oracle bone inscriptions
There are already 13 single counting characters in , the largest number is "thirty thousand", and the smallest number is "one". One, ten, one hundred, one thousand, ten thousand, each has its own proper name. Among them, there are already the germs of the decimal positional value system.
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It is said that Fuxi invented the "rules" for drawing circles and the "rules" for drawing squares. It is also said that "Jue", a minister of the Yellow Emperor, was the founder of "rules" and "criteria". As early as Dayu was controlling floods, Yu "left the yardstick"
, "right rules"...
The Duke of Zhou established rituals, and mathematics became one of the six compulsory courses in the education of noble children—one of the six arts.
As one of the most fundamental disciplines that make up the world, mathematics has always been the most profound, the most difficult to learn, and the greatest.
No great mathematician dares to say that he has explored the mysteries of mathematics. Everyone is constantly inheriting, developing, and innovating on the basis of their predecessors...
This is a discipline that has a long history but keeps pace with the times.
If Li Bai had said that his poems had reached the pinnacle of condensed words, Fang Jun might have affirmed with admiration; but if he had dared to say that his mathematical achievements had reached the highest level, Fang Jun would have scorned him. Anyone with some mathematical knowledge would definitely
No one can be so foolish as to praise the Queen of the Sea...
So when Kong Yingda went on to introduce Wang Xiaotong's recently compiled arithmetic masterpiece "Ji Gu Arithmetic", Wang Xiaotong proudly said about his work, "Invite people who can calculate to examine the pros and cons. If there is a word that excludes it, I must
When he said the words "Thank you for your daughter", although Fang Jun did not refute, he smiled lightly and said nothing, with a look of indifference.
Fang Jun despises the character of such a person who speaks so arrogantly, even if his arithmetic skills are as high as heaven.
It's just that he's not a junior brother in the officialdom. He will pounce on and bite anyone who doesn't like him. As long as you don't mess with me, I won't bother to care about you.
But Fang Jun's attitude of ignoring Yun Danfengqing made Wang Xiaotong very angry.
Although he has long passed the age of knowing his destiny, he has a strong and stubborn temperament. He is especially confident in his arithmetic achievements. He believes that his achievements in "Ji Gu Suan Jing" are not unprecedented, but also unparalleled.
For many years, it is impossible for anyone to surpass his achievements in arithmetic. There is no doubt that his title as a master of arithmetic will shine through history and be remembered for generations to come...
But you little kid, what kind of attitude is this?
Wang Xiaotong did not know anything about Fang Jun. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, arithmetic was a relatively remote subject with few talents. The few scholars who had made some achievements in this subject were closely connected with each other.
It is frequent. For others, mutual communication can help each other and gain mutual benefits, but for Wang Xiaotong, it is a rare way to show off his mathematical achievements and enhance his reputation and qualifications.
"Li Taishi once said that Marquis Xinxiang also dabbled in arithmetic and made outstanding achievements. He compiled a book called "Mathematics". I was very happy, but I never had the opportunity to read it. However, I have always given advice to those who are less advanced.
When you have time another day, the Marquis of Xinxiang can bring this book to find me, and I can give you some guidance and support."
Wang Xiaotong looked proud, as if he could read Fang Jun's book, which would be a great honor to heaven, and it was the blessing that Fang Jun had cultivated for hundreds of years...
Fang Jun was a little stunned.
I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen such shameless people...
He looked at Kong Yingda with some surprise. He was very surprised that Kong Yingda, who was known as a great Confucian, could be so arrogant with such arrogant people. Didn't it mean that the essence of Confucianism is moderation? Wang Xiaotong was so conceited.
, seems to be incompatible with Confucian teachings...
Kong Yingda was also a little embarrassed when she faced Fang Jun's searching and surprised gaze.
There is no doubt about the talent and learning of this old friend, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the first person in arithmetic in the world. Even Li Chunfeng, the pedantic Taishi Ling, had to act like a descendant in front of Wang Xiaotong. However, his arrogant temperament made him
It is difficult for ordinary people to accept, and it is incompatible with the entire officialdom. Otherwise, with his achievements in arithmetic, he will never stop at an inferior official rank...
Moreover, Kong Yingda had always heard of the Xinxiang Marquis in front of him, who looked harmless and smiling. This man's temper was so easy to get into trouble that even important officials or princes and nobles would irritate him.
Don't care at all, just roll up your arms and get on!
Wang Xiaotong, with his status, relies on his old age and sells his old age in front of him, isn't he asking for trouble?
After coughing, Kong Yingda said warmly: "I'm afraid the Marquis may not know something. The arithmetic classic "Ji Gu Suan Jing" written by Xiaotong has been approved by His Majesty and will be popularized as a basic arithmetic textbook in the Imperial College."
It is not only a supreme honor to be used as a textbook for the Imperial College, the highest academic institution in the Tang Dynasty, but also an affirmation of Wang Xiaotong's arithmetic level.
Kong Yingda's implication is that although this old friend is arrogant and arrogant, he still has talents that can be relied on. His arrogance just now is acceptable...
Fang Jun smiled and nodded: "That's because I am ignorant and ignorant. I am disrespectful and disrespectful."
Speaking like this is equivalent to giving Kong Yingda face. We will not argue with your proud old friend...
Kong Yingda twirled his beard and smiled. Who said that the second roommate was a fool? Now it seems that he is not difficult to deal with. At least he is not a troublesome person. He knows how to advance and retreat, and he also takes into account the face of others.
He knew Wang Xiaotong's temper very well. He had been arrogant and arrogant all his life, but it was impossible to change. Now that Fang Jun could take a step back and endure Wang Xiaotong's excessive words, he was deeply relieved.
Fang Jun gave Kong Yingda some face. After all, in the future he would serve as an errand under him, and he would not have to go head-to-head with this great Confucian whose reputation spread throughout the Tang Dynasty.
But Wang Xiaotong didn’t think so...
The old man saw Kong Yingda and Fang Jun flirting with each other and said angrily: "Why, don't you recognize my level of knowledge?"
Kong Yingda smiled bitterly and said: "Where can such a thing exist? My old friend is overly worried."
Wang Xiaotong, however, was reluctant and ignored Kong Yingda. He glared at Fang Jun and said, "This kid clearly despises me. This is intolerable, but who can't be tolerated!"
Fang Jun said helplessly: "Old sir, you are really overthinking. I sincerely admire your achievements in arithmetic..."
"In this case, I ask you, what do you think of "Ji Gu Suan Jing"?" Wang Xiaotong attaches great importance to this book, which is the culmination of his lifelong study, and cannot tolerate the slightest doubt or disdain from others. It is Fang Fang.
Jun's disapproval when he heard the name of this book made him feel deeply humiliated, so he attacked Fang Jun relentlessly, hoping to convince this boy who only knew a little about arithmetic!
What do you think of "Ji Gu Suan Jing"?
I have an opinion about eggs!
Having read this book, what can I think?
However, Fang Jun didn't want to have any real conflict with this senior who had a somewhat "second-rate" personality. Tang Dynasty still paid great attention to the relationship between his seniors. In any case, if he was with such an senior who was only a few years younger than his grandfather,
On the contrary, few people would explore the reason, and they would immediately accuse Fang Jun of "disrespecting the teacher"...
Fang Jun could only say vaguely: "How dare the younger generation have any opinions on the old gentleman's works? Don't dare, don't dare."
However, Wang Xiaotong was very proud of his academic achievements and regarded his own "Ji Gu Suan Jing" as a treasure. Fang Jun's obviously perfunctory words naturally did not satisfy him.
Then he asked: "How does it compare with "Zhu Shu"?"
Seeing him chasing after him, Kong Yingda felt a little fever on his face. A grumpy little guy like Fang Jun can give himself a bad temper and tolerate you again and again. Why should you, Wang Xiaotong, be aggressive and insist on being bowed down and obeyed?
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Even though he had an irreversible friendship with Wang Xiaotong, Kong Yingda, a kind-hearted person, felt that it was a bit too much.
Then he said displeasedly: "Xiaotong, you are rude."
But Wang Xiaotong frowned and said: "Life and death are small matters, but truth is big! This guy obviously has a disdain for me academically. I have to teach him what it means that there is a world outside the world, and there are people outside the world. Don't think that he wrote a book behind closed doors.
"Mathematics", you can underestimate the heroes of the world."
Kong Yingda said with a cold face: "In my opinion, you are the one who underestimates the heroes of the world!"
Wang Xiaotong said proudly: "The "Zhu Shu" of his ancestor Chongzhi and Zu Xun's father and son was praised by people at that time as exquisite, but they did not realize that Fang Yi's technique was completely wrong and unreasonable.
,How to become a hero?"
Fang Jun was stunned!
Damn it! This old guy even dares to attack Zu Chongzhi?