Chapter 222 There are experts behind the instructions
"What, Mr. Chen also wants to resign?"
In the study, Prince Ning frowned slightly, looked at the gray-haired old man in front of him, and repeated what he just said.
"His Royal Highness, there is an expert behind his back. I can't teach him anything more about arithmetic." The old man sat on the chair and said with his hands raised.
After an exchange with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the morning, he pretended to be unwell and claimed that his studies would be postponed. In fact, after returning home, he stayed up all night and compiled in detail what the Crown Prince said.
The Arabic numerals and addition and subtraction symbols are easy to write and simple to use. It is much more convenient to use them for counting or calculations than the common methods today. If it can be implemented, arithmetic will definitely make great progress.
As for the equation, the design level is even more mysterious. Chen Fuzi has studied arithmetic for decades, so he can naturally see the extraordinary in it. What he learned from the prince is probably just the tip of the iceberg.
As for the last question that the prince asked him to "ask for advice" on, he pondered hard all night, but he couldn't even solve it, or he tried to find the answer, but there was no convincing method.
Of course, he would not think that His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly had an enlightenment and showed an astonishing talent in arithmetic, which would put even him, an old master who has been studying this skill for decades, to shame.
The only explanation that can be given is that His Royal Highness has an expert guiding him behind his back. As for how tall this expert is, it is at least as high as he needs to look up to.
Thinking back to Master Wu's resignation in a hurry two days ago, without even saying hello to them, Master Chen, after being curious for two days, probably understood the reason for Master Wu's resignation.
I am afraid that Master Wu may have encountered the same thing as him.
With such a high-level person behind the crown prince, it was natural for him to resign as soon as possible.
"Expert?"
When Prince Ning heard this, there was a bit of astonishment on his face.
These days, the prince has been in the palace, receiving the teachings of the three masters. Besides them, are there any other masters?
"Is it Master Zhao?"
Just when this idea came to his mind, a servant came to report outside the door, and Master Zhao asked to see him.
Prince Ning was stunned for a moment, as if he thought of something.
He hasn't met Master Zhao yet, but he already almost understands what Master Zhao wants to say.
"I came here specifically to ask for my resignation from the prince."
Master Zhao did not sit down, but after looking at each other with Master Chen, he explained the purpose of his visit straight to the point.
Masters Wu and Chen both resigned for some unknown reason, leaving Master Zhao alone. Naturally, he felt uneasy. After the two left, it would be his turn next. Rather than being forced to do so, he would be next.
, it is better to leave early, at least to save some face.
The two masters were determined to leave, but Prince Ning gave up his thoughts after a few words to persuade them. He sent his servants to prepare a generous gift for the two of them, and said no more.
The purpose of asking these masters to teach the prince is to temper his temperament and get rid of his previous lazy and casual habits. It is best to become calm and diligent...
However, it now seems that he overestimated the abilities of these masters.
"Arithmetic is widely used in astronomy, geography, architecture, taxation, and food and transportation during wars, all of which are inseparable from arithmetic. If His Highness the Crown Prince's new counting method can be implemented, it will be a blessing to our country, Jingguo."
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Before Master Chen left, he said something to Prince Ning with a serious face. He highly praised His Highness the Crown Prince's new counting method. His words were sincere and his feelings were sincere. If it weren't for the difference in status and age, the Crown Prince would probably turn around.
Maybe he could learn more advanced arithmetic under his tutelage.
Although the imperial examination does not examine arithmetic, the Imperial College still maintains arithmetic as a subject, and every few years, some talented people in this area will be recruited.
Chen Fuzi has studied arithmetic intensively all his life, so he naturally knows the role of arithmetic, and its coverage is so broad that others cannot even imagine it.
It is a pity that very few people can realize this. Arithmetic has never been taken seriously by the court, so it is naturally more difficult to promote it.
Now, it is undoubtedly a rare opportunity to develop mathematics.
After the two left, a charming woman walked out from behind the screen in the study and asked doubtfully: "What happened to the two ladies? Is there any master behind Xuan'er?"
Just now, she was confused behind the screen.
Master Wu's departure yesterday had already surprised her greatly. He said that he had nothing to teach Xuan'er. Master Chen's words just now seemed to mean the same thing...
"Huh, there are no experts, but there is one strange person." Prince Ning said with a cold snort.
"What kind of strange person?" The confusion on Princess Ning's face deepened. She glanced at Prince Ning and said angrily: "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Why do you have to be so secretive in front of me?"
"Madam, do you still remember Li Yi?" Prince Ning turned to look at her and asked.
"Of course I remember." The princess rolled her eyes at him and said.
She was deeply impressed by the young man who cured her depression, invented Ruyi Dew and perfume, and rescued the Holy Emperor in the palace.
"Could it be him?" Then, a look of surprise appeared on her face again, and she said, "Your Majesty, you mean that the master who makes these two ladies ashamed is that Li Yi?"
"Who else could it be besides him?" Prince Ning snorted again, with a slight dissatisfaction in his tone.
"Forget it, since Xuan'er doesn't like it, let him go." The princess waved her hand and said, "Xuan'er has been depressed for a long time because of that marriage. Let him make the decision on these matters."
"Marriage is an important matter, which is the order of the parents. What's more, marrying the Wang family is the emperor's brother..." Prince Ning said this and stopped talking.
"I can only feel wronged by Xuan'er." The princess sighed and said.
"There is no grievance." Prince Ning said: "In terms of family background, talent and appearance, Wang's pearl is not worthy of him in any way. He will be a weakling next year, and the marriage cannot be delayed any longer."
There was a trace of pity in the princess's eyes, and she didn't want to continue this topic anymore, so she said instead: "Li Yi and Xuan'er are about the same age, but they have many abilities, all of which are beyond the reach of ordinary people. Is it true that there are people born in this world who are born in the world?"
Anyone who knows?"
The most talented man in Jingguo, who was a master of poetry and painting, Ruyi Dew, perfume, spirits, and the bar of soap that Xuan'er gave her were also made by him.
Of course, with his miraculous medical skills, both she and His Majesty accepted his kindness. In terms of knowledge, Xuan'er only met him once, which made two knowledgeable masters feel ashamed and resigned. All of this was compared to one
It is really unbelievable that it is related to young people who are not yet weak.
"Whether there is anyone in this world who is born knowing it, I'm afraid only God knows." Prince Ning said lightly: "However, his identity is much more interesting than I imagined."
When the princess heard this, she became a little curious, "Hasn't the prince already investigated his identity? Is it possible that there are other hidden secrets in this?"
Prince Ning nodded. Since he got involved with the imperial brother, he needed to be more careful. Naturally, he could no longer treat him as before. He sent people to conduct a more detailed investigation. This time, he unexpectedly discovered some interesting things.
s things.
However, outsiders had no chance to hear the subsequent conversation between the two in the study.
