Looking at Wang Xiaotong's red face and his shameful and angry eyes, even Kong Yingda couldn't help but feel aggrieved by him. It is true that what this old man with a white beard said is indeed reasonable, and rigor and humility are the foundation of scholarship, but Wang Xiaotong failed at Fang Jun
For such a tricky and cunning question, it is really very useless...
Since Wang Xiaotong is arrogant, he is definitely not a person who can afford to lose. He cannot accept failure, especially losing to Fang Jun on such a child's play topic.
He immediately shouted in shame and anger: "You are extremely cunning and cunning, and extremely shameless! Opportunists like you are truly a disgrace to the academic world. I am ashamed to be associated with you!"
Fang Jun sneered: "Losing is losing, and winning is winning. Since seniors have not been able to solve this problem, they should admit defeat and still have to use sophistry. Doesn't it look hypocritical and cowardly and unwilling to face failure?"
Wang Xiaotong was so angry that he vowed to recover the city from Fang Jun. He said angrily: "How can you take such treacherous tactics seriously? Since you keep talking about winning or losing, why don't you and I each set up the questions and the other party answers them?"
The one who can't answer will lose, what?"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone despised Wang Xiaotong.
If you lose, you lose. Moreover, losing to a very insidious question like Fang Jun is actually not too shameful. Literary people are upright, and there are very few nonsense people like Fang Jun. So Wang Xiaotong is not so much a loser.
It would be better to say that he was defeated by Fang Jun than he was defeated by this cunning thinking.
However, Wang Xiaotong's refusal to admit defeat was despised by others.
Kong Yingda shook his head and sighed. This old friend has always been arrogant. Today, he suffered a setback at the hands of Fang Jun. He must make up for it. He is afraid that he will not listen to anyone's advice. But in this way, this "cannot afford to lose" name
I’m afraid I’ll never take my head off again…
How could Wang Xiaotong himself not know this?
But now he is riding a tiger, and if he doesn't defeat Fang Jun, his reputation will inevitably plummet. Only by biting the bullet and completely convincing this nasty little bastard can he recover the loss! He would rather bear the reputation of "a sore loser" than
Do your own math and everyone's reputation will be damaged...
He glared at Fang Jun, fearing that Fang Jun would not accept the move.
Speaking of which, his reputation as a master of arithmetic is not for nothing. If Fang Jun becomes timid and refuses to accept the offer, there is nothing he can do.
Fortunately, this guy is a stick...
"It's up to you!" Fang Jun raised his eyebrows without any fear.
"Okay!" Wang Xiaotong was overjoyed: "In that case, I will give the question first..."
There were boos everywhere in the room.
The old man with a white beard said contemptuously: "Wang Xiaotong, do you still want to be shameless? How can a human of such an old age, who has been immersed in learning for most of his life, have the nerve to take advantage of a little kid?"
Wang Xiaotong blushed when the old man said it... His face kept blushing, and he said in embarrassment: "Since Xu Guogong said so, this guy should be the first to come up with the question." After saying this, Wang Xiaotong hurriedly added: "But don't do it.
By asking those nonsense questions, you are ruining the reputation of arithmetic in vain!"
Xu Guogong, whose beard was all white, said with a smile: "I'm afraid it's not for the reputation of arithmetic, but Wang Xiaotong, you are afraid that you can't answer it? Haha," the old man looked back at Fang Jun and said with a smile: "What do you think of the Marquis of Xinxiang?"
Fang Jun stood up and cupped his hands and said, "It all depends on the Duke's orders."
He was no longer in the Tang Dynasty, and he was able to understand these famous ministers from the Zhenguan period even if he had not met them yet.
Since this old man was made Duke of Xu by Wang Xiaotong, he must have been a Yuwenshi...
The third son of the Sui Dynasty Zuowei General Yu Wenshu, the younger brother of the Youtunwei General Yu Wenhuaji, the consort of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, Doctor Jin Ziguanglu... This man is really a prominent family and a favorite of his life, especially this one
I have a close friendship with His Majesty Li Er, and everyone in the civil and military dynasties admires him.
Yu Wenshiji smiled and nodded, and then said: "Then please invite Fang Erlang, but if you come up with something difficult, let us, the country folk, see it."
Although this old man is not young, he is cheerful, easy-going and quite funny.
Fang Jun nodded, thought for a while, and said: "Today there are Zhiyi cities, I don't know how big or small, each has a central gate. Only there is a pagoda 240 steps outside the Yunnan gate. People go out of the west gate and walk 180 steps to see the pagoda.
After returning to the southwest corner of Mo Yi, we walked one mile and two hundred and forty paces to reach the pagoda. I asked how long and wide the town is?"
Yu Wenshiji, Kong Yingda and others thought for a moment and all took a breath!
This question is definitely not like the nonsense work just now, and the context can be vaguely understood, but the number is too huge, and the calculation method is not like what the front-line methods I have mastered can calculate...
too difficult!
Wang Xiaotong was also a little dumbfounded.
He is a truly knowledgeable person. Just after hearing the question, he knew that the problem must be solved using equations. Equations are also his best skill. Before him, no one had ever proposed cubic equations and equations.
The solution, even by the Zu family and his son, was just a general concept of cubic equations. This is one of the reasons why Wang Xiaotong looked down on the Zu family and his son.
But Fang Jun's question cannot be answered by a cubic equation.
Wang Xiaotong pinched his fingers and calculated, his face turned a little pale. This girl was probably in the category of multivariate fourth-order equations...
No one in the world can figure this question out, right?
The proud look on Wang Xiaotong's face disappeared, replaced by a serious and respectful expression. He swallowed and asked: "This question... can Mr. Hou possibly answer it?"
The old man also hid his secret. He didn't say whether he could answer it, but asked Fang Jun whether he could answer it. If Fang Jun couldn't answer it, wouldn't it mean that even if he couldn't answer it, he wouldn't be considered a loser? But he hadn't yet.
What's important to note is that when he shouted "Master Hou" out of respect, he actually admitted defeat in his heart...
Fang Jun nodded affirmatively: "Of course you can."
Hearing this, Wang Xiaotong made a move that shocked everyone.
The old man rolled up his sleeves, bent down and bowed, and said, "Please teach me, Mr. Marquis!"
The style of painting changed so quickly that Fang Jun couldn't accept it.
Isn't it too happy to admit defeat?
Yu Wenshiji was still waiting to watch the fun, but Wang Xiaotong simply gave up and shouted dissatisfied: "You old man, why are you so disrespectful of face?"
Only Kong Yingda couldn't help but laugh. This old friend is arrogant and arrogant enough, but there is one advantage. You are better than me, so I will admire you...
Faced with Yu Wenshiji's responsibilities, Wang Xiaotong shook his head and said solemnly: "What the Duke said is wrong. It's not because I don't care about face. I can't solve this problem, but the Marquis of Xinxiang can solve it. Naturally, I am willing to be defeated. What does this have to do with face?"
relation?"
He did think so.
Having just been humiliated by Fang Jun, he wanted to bite this little bastard to death. But when this question came up, Wang Xiaotong immediately realized that the arithmetic achievements on which he was famous and proud were not worth mentioning in front of Fang Jun.
Just this question alone, without extraordinary arithmetic skills, it is impossible to ask it!
I want to think about how Li Chunfeng scoffed when he said he had seen an extremely gifted math prodigy. But now he knows that he is indeed a frog in the well and underestimates the heroes of the world.
Of course, as long as Fang Jun solves this problem, he will feel inferior. But when Zu Chongzhi should be blamed, he will still be blamed. Who makes Zu Chongzhi not ask such a difficult question that leaves him helpless...
Fang Jun was a little helpless. He couldn't see that this old guy could be soft or hard. He gave up so quickly. What pleasure did he get from slapping himself in the face?
He had no choice but to say: "Today is the time for the juniors to take up their new duties. It is no longer appropriate to quarrel with the seniors for many times. How dare you continue to mess around? It's better to do this. During the free time that day, the juniors go to the seniors' house to discuss arithmetic with each other.
How about we can benefit each other?"
These words were so appropriate that even if Wang Xiaotong felt itchy, he could not help but nod his head and said: "According to the words of the Marquis, it's settled!"
"It's a deal!"
Wang Xiaotong was quite embarrassed today, but this person didn't take it seriously. His dignity that he used to regard as life was now abandoned as old shoes. After being abused by Fang Jun, he didn't feel any less annoyed. Instead, he followed the scene happily.
Everyone bowed their hands one after another, and then left briskly.
Yu Wenshiji smiled bitterly and said: "This old guy is quite strange. Such a weird temperament is rare in ancient and modern times."
Kong Yingda smiled and said: "Although he is stubborn, rude and ignorant of the world, he is still a persistent person. At least when it comes to arithmetic, he is sincere and respectable."
After saying that, he turned back to Fang Jun and said with a smile: "Welcome Marquis Xinxiang to join the Ministry of Rites!"
Fang Jun hurriedly said: "It's such an honor. The juniors are not very talented and have little knowledge. I hope that the seniors will not hesitate to give you advice and be more tolerant."
Yu Wenshiji smiled and said: "Young people, please stop using polite words. I have always heard that your Fang Erlang has a talent for managing the world. We all don't expect to borrow from you in the future. But at the moment, if we can use the high-quality tribute tea in your house, there will be no one."
If you give them all a little, then we will be satisfied!"
Everyone was delighted when they heard this. The Fang family's tribute tea was of the highest price but not in the market. They all looked at Fang Jun with expectation.
Fang Junhao said angrily: "What's so difficult about that? Don't worry, everyone, I'll be on duty today. I will order my servants to deliver it to your home. It will be the best tribute tea. Every mistake will be punished by ten, and no one will be deceived!"
Everyone cheered loudly and the atmosphere was warm. They accepted this young man who was airborne and became a senior official in the Ministry of Etiquette. Even if there were some dissatisfied people among them, seeing everyone enjoying themselves, they had no choice but to hide their dissatisfaction deeply.
If you dare to reveal even a little bit, you will become the target of public criticism...
Kong Yingda spoke warmly, and immediately slammed the table and said loudly: "Why do you need to give me a discount? I will approve your leave now, and you can go home..."
Seeing Master Shangshu's impatience, everyone burst into laughter.
Yu Wenshi and Fu Zhang said: "Fang Erlang is not only proficient in arithmetic, but also very quick in thinking. The question "If you have a boat" is really unique and interesting. I wonder if there is such a question, so let everyone know about it.
Ichiban?"
Fang Jun smiled bitterly: "In the future, as my colleagues will be officials, we will be close to each other a lot. But if I don't go home quickly and prepare tea, I'm afraid the Lord Shangshu will cause trouble for me..."
Kong Yingda laughed and scolded: "Even if that's the case, why don't you go back?"
Fang Jun knelt down on one knee and made a gesture, "No!"
With everyone laughing, he walked out of the room of the Ministry of Etiquette leisurely and rode home.
The first day of life in the new unit was pretty good...