When Du Yan came back, he was carrying a small wooden box that looked like a food box. It looked a little older.
The old man was very solemn, so solemn that Zhao Xi was a little curious.
"Guardian, can you let the prince eat first? This game is very time-consuming."
"What Du Qing said is true."
Zhao Zhen was confused. Seeing how cautious Du Yan was, he even thought of letting the matter go.
Who is Du Yan? He is a descendant of Du Ruhui, a famous prime minister in the early Tang Dynasty. Although there was no wealthy family in the Zhao and Song dynasties, but going back to the previous dynasty, that family of farming and studying did not have many unique skills?
Xi'er temporarily defeated her husband with her own game, allowing Zhao Zhen to experience the joy he had never experienced before. What if...
Zhao Zhen looked at his son... It was rare that even the other princes were slightly interested in exploring, but Xi'er was as steady as a mountain. In this situation, it suddenly became clear.
Whether you are watching the fun or actually participating, if you have something on your mind, natural diet is not that important.
After cleaning up, everyone moved from the side hall and gathered in Yanfu Palace again.
I saw Du Yan constantly groping around the wooden box that looked like a food box, occasionally making pinching movements. Every time he pinched it, he would hear a slight 'click' sound.
"This thing was left by our ancestors when they became public, and it was used for testing young children in the clan. Shichang was a young man, but he still dared not sell it and abandon it."
"Children of the Du Jiafan who are weak and below the crown can try it every year. Although they have been doing it for many years, they still have no astonishing talents. I saw Prince E playing today, so I took it and let it be used to spread the word."
The old man felt a little lonely. I don't know whether it was because he was reluctant to pass on the family's secrets, or because he regretted that his family had not had any amazing talent for many years.
"Brother Shichang is righteous!"
Although the Song Dynasty recruited scholars regardless of their birth, scholars always had a tendency to cling to them.
Everyone knows the origins of Du Yan. His ancestor Du Ruhui was famous in the early Tang Dynasty and was known as a famous prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.
This thing should be extraordinary.
"Lu Ban Lock...!?"
"Nine linked chains...?!"
When Du Yan took out the contents of the box, several of the princes were surprised.
Zhao Xi saw these two things... I mean, everyone, what about it? It's just a toy with fifteen building blocks, and you just come up with an eternal problem. Isn't it a bit too much to lose?
Fan Zhongyan also stared at Du Yan, Fu Bi's mouth twitched, Han Qi also had a joking look on his face, and even Ouyang Xiu opened his mouth wide.
"Du Xiang...are you sure this product can be used on three-year-old children?"
“What is it that a rich friend knows?”
"I have never seen it, but it is recorded in the book. King Zhao of Qin sent an envoy to leave the king and queen with a jade ring and said: "Qi is so wise, can you solve this ring?" The king and queen showed it to the ministers, but the ministers did not know how to solve it, and the king and queen drew the cone.
When the vertebra was broken, he thanked the envoy of Qin and said: 'I would like to resolve it!'"
They are all well-educated elites, and they are familiar with "Warring States Policy", which only briefly mentions the Nine Links. However, due to the changes of thousands of years and the change of dynasties, many skills have been lost.
"The ancestors recorded that the younger the child, the more accurate it is. When you get older, even if you solve it, it is only due to your thinking and knowledge. It cannot be said to be smart because of your academic qualifications."
You are indeed right, Zhao Xi had never seen it when he was a child, but he did tinker with it later.
"My lord, you can try, there is no need to force it."
Du Yan is not sure about the authenticity of the genealogy records. At least no one in his family has solved the Nine Links, even in his weak years.
It's a shame to say that even he himself has never solved the Nine Links.
"Xiang Du, has anyone ever solved it?"
Zhao Zhen felt that it was necessary to ask clearly. Only when there is a goal can there be comparison, and it is also for Xi'er to find out.
"No! Officials, even veterans, have never been able to solve it."
Zhao Zhen seemed relieved, while all the ministers were thoughtful.
How should I put these two things together? The Luban Lock is not difficult for Zhao Xi, but the difficulty lies in the nine-link chain. He has also unlocked it, but it was only after watching the formula, but now he only remembers the general outline of the formula.
"Xi'er..."
"Dad, the kid wants to try it."
Zhao Xi has had an official career and knows how to hide his clumsiness. Even though he is now a prince, he has been acting cautiously since he traveled through time, for fear of disaster.
Today's situation is like this. The Queen's introduction is one thing. The point is that Zhao Xi does not think that hiding one's clumsiness can avoid disaster. This is determined by identity, not temperament.
In addition, he really doesn't want to play with the little girl every day. He needs to understand and integrate into this era as soon as possible.
He felt that the foreshadowing was not perfect, but fortunately there had been some foreshadowing. It was just as simple as it was. Due to the special nature of his identity, there was no need to be so cautious. On the contrary, being stunning was the safest way to protect himself.
"Officials, don't worry. The old minister was also delighted to see the strange things today, as if he was confused. He didn't pay attention to the prince's intention."
Bullshit! Zhao Xi doesn’t believe that they didn’t mean it carefully. It’s just that this calculation is wrong. If I don’t shock you, I am sorry for my thousand years of experience.
Zhao Xi still bowed and walked closer.
The six-pillar Luban lock is really not difficult. Even at the beginning, Zhao Xi didn't spend much time on it. It was still a twelve-pillar lock.
This is really aimed at young children.
Zhao Xi turned over the Luban Lock several times, and then gently knocked on one of the locks... He tried to pull it with his hands, but it didn't have the strength.
With a "crash", the six small wooden strips spread out.
"My lord, you..."
Du Yan was really shocked this time. He solved it when he was nine years old. He had been thinking about it for more than an hour, but Prince E... this was just a cup of tea.
"Du Xiang...?"
"Officials, gentlemen, I really don't hide anything from each other. I took these two things and advertised them widely. I never thought that the prince could untie them."
"I myself untied it when I was nine years old and it took me an hour. But my two sons, one is 12 years old and the other is 14 years old, both took nearly two hours!"
This... everyone took a breath of cold air. But Zhao Zhen suddenly became energetic, his face seemed to be blooming, and the insufficiently concealed pride in his eyes was clearly revealed.
It's enough. Even if Xi'er can't solve the Nine Links, it's enough.
Zhao Xi did not stop, still pretending to look at the six small wooden strips... Since he wanted to show his surprise, he should do it thoroughly!
Zhao Xi's little hands quickly fiddled with six small wooden sticks... Fortunately, this didn't require much effort, and his skills were not unfamiliar.
"this……"
Du Yan sighed again. There seemed to be no words to express his emotions at this time. There was only one explanation... Prince E was too evil.
"Unlocking the Luban lock may be accidental, or the mechanism can be seen from the joints, and completing the installation means that you have completely understood the principle."
"I'm not afraid of your jokes. After I untied it, I just followed the diagram and didn't try to complete the installation myself."
With that said, Du Yan once again took out a stack of parchment-like diagrams from the small wooden box.
Looking at the picture, I'm afraid I have to think carefully... but Prince E can reinstall it so casually.
At this time, Zhao Xi respectfully handed over Lu Bansuo's hands again in front of all the gentlemen.
It seems that he is really determined to solve the nine-link chain.