If Sun Carpenter often interacts with wealthy families on weekdays, and they met Zhang Shou twice, he does not have the pretense of a court official or a noble son-in-law of the government at all. He speaks politely and politely, so he can still remain relatively calm in front of Zhang Shou.
With the magnanimity of a famous craftsman, his disciples who have not yet left their own independent schools have no such confidence at all.
If it was another Guozi doctor they didn't know, they would be in awe and surprise that the master could invite such a distinguished guest, but Zhang Shou was different... Zhang Shou's reputation during this period was really great!
From the country boy who was originally said to be lucky enough to get married to the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhao, to becoming a doctor of the Imperial College, becoming a teacher for a large number of noble princes, taking charge of two classes, and then finally due to various merits
Promoted to the sixth rank... They saw this sesame blossom growing steadily, and they looked like the most popular celebrity that the current emperor had recently admired!
Therefore, a few people who knew what was going on immediately saluted hurriedly, and the others who woke up also hurriedly paid their respects. As for introducing themselves in front of others, it was the clever apprentice who first greeted Carpenter Sun at the door at the beginning.
"Dr. Zhang, I have been studying with my master for six years. I can do all kinds of carpentry work..."
This time, he could not finish what he said, because an apprentice who was older than him and looked older than him immediately interrupted him: "Dr. Zhang, I have been studying with my master for twelve years.
I can also do those tenon and tenon structures with my eyes closed, and I can do a lot of work by myself! If nothing else, there are many juniors here whom Master asked me to lead and teach!"
Zhang Shou understood as soon as he heard that this was actually the role of a senior brother. He smiled and nodded slightly at him. This made Sun Carpenter feel at ease and allowed him to teach him. This senior senior brother's skills, even if they are not exquisite, are definitely
It's quite passable.
Sure enough, after the old apprentice recommended himself without hesitation, the others became a little quieter. But the next moment, instead of being intimidated, everyone rushed to recommend themselves. Even Carpenter Sun, who was very enthusiastic at first, was sparing no effort.
Can't help but frown slightly.
However, he never imagined that there was another reason why his disciples were so attracted to Zhang Shou that they could not tell them openly.
Apart from anything else, according to outside rumors, Zhang Shou has one of the biggest advantages in his conduct, that is, whatever he accomplishes or makes any contribution to, he does not do it all by himself, and it will definitely be shared with others.
.Whether it is the noble disciples in the Banshan Hall or the poor supervisors in the Jiuzhang Hall, as long as they contribute, they will definitely get credit. This is almost an iron rule.
Wouldn't it be better to work for such a person than to work for the master and only get a few red envelopes during the holidays?
Faced with the scene in front of him of everyone recommending themselves, Zhang Shou naturally showed a satisfied smile. However, he quickly made a gesture to signal everyone to stop arguing, and instead threw out the conditions: "As everyone knows, I
Teaching in the Jiuzhang Hall of the Imperial College, what we have to do now is inseparable from calculus. Therefore, craftsmanship is very important, and whether you can understand calculus is also important."
Having said this, he looked sideways at Carpenter Sun and said sincerely: "Can I ask each of you a few words individually?"
Carpenter Sun was caught off guard when he heard that Zhang Shou wanted to ask about sutra calculation. He was about to say that very few of his apprentices were literate, but Zhang Shou explained sincerely: "Master Sun, don't worry, of course I can't."
I will use questions like Jiuzhangtang admissions to test them, more because I want to see their ability to draw inferences from one example, and I also need your help."
Although he had some doubts in his heart, Zhang Shou's explanation was reasonable, and Carpenter Sun finally agreed. However, when he first kicked his apprentices out to prepare, and then at Zhang Shou's request, he built a wooden frame, and then Zhang Shou
He took out a copper pendant from his arms and asked him to tie it with a long piece of cotton thread and then tied it to the shelf. He was completely confused.
He was also confused about Zhang Shou's next so-called questioning, because when everyone came in, Zhang Shou fiddled with the copper pendant suspended by the thin wire to make it swing, and then he repeated the same question with a smile.
actions and questions.
Zhang Shou would pull the copper pendant to a relatively high position, then let it go. After the copper pendant swung a few times, he would put it to a relatively low position and let it go. He would wait for it to sway a few times before asking: "You
I feel like I let go from different high and low positions twice before and after, and when the copper pendant swings from left to right over and over again, which one takes longer and which one takes less time?"
Carpenter Sun looked on coldly and saw each apprentice thinking hard. Some said that after letting go at a high place, it took a long time for the copper pendant to swing around. Some said that after letting go at a low place, it took a long time for the copper pendant to swing around. In short, it was a public opinion.
The public is right and the mother-in-law is right. It was the first time that he discovered that there were so many eloquent people hidden among his apprentices.
Zhang Shou did not reveal the answer. He smiled and nodded to everyone's answer to show encouragement, until finally a thin young man walked into the room. The young man looked like he was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and he looked a little flinched, especially when he saw
After Carpenter Sun, he became even more trembling. But Carpenter Sun, who had always been kind to his apprentices, now had a dark face.
"Guan Qiu, with your carpentry skills like a three-legged cat, you still dare to come here? Why don't you go back and practice your big saw!"
"I……"
"Wait a minute." Zhang Shou smiled and stopped Carpenter Sun, who was blowing his beard and staring, and said gently, "Master Sun, why should I scold him harshly? He's already here, so let him take a look and think about it."
Zhang Shou gave the same demonstration and asked the same questions, and then the young man Guan Qiu frowned and thought hard.
Seeing such a scene, Carpenter Sun said angrily: "Dr. Zhang, my apprentice has no talent. If I ask him to make utensils, he will always be distracted; if I teach him to draw lines, he will ask a lot of questions.
Let him do the detailed work, but he doesn't have the skills. I've been with him for four years and I haven't made much progress. Fortunately, his father and I are old friends, otherwise I wouldn't have kept such an apprentice!"
Zhang Shou didn't take it seriously after hearing this. Seeing that Guan Qiu lowered his head all the time, as if he was embarrassed, and as if he was accustomed to Sun Carpenter's words, he asked: "What do you think, the former takes longer, or the
How long does the latter take?”
His question was met with silence. Just when Zhang Shou was a little embarrassed and muttered, Guan Qiu suddenly said: "Dr. Zhang, can you demonstrate it again? Let the copper pendant come from the first
Drop it from one height and start swinging ten times over and over again, then switch to another height and swing ten times again, is that okay?"
Regarding such a request, Carpenter Sun opened his mouth to curse, but Zhang Shou narrowed his eyes slightly, and then responded with a smile: "Okay!"
He was not impatient at all, and actually tried this twice. When the second low-height swing was stopped by him taking the initiative to reach out his hand, he saw Guan Qiu, who had always seemed dull just now, answer in a deep voice.
Said: "The usage time should be the same."
Hearing such an answer, Carpenter Sun's brows suddenly stood up: "If you don't understand, then stop talking nonsense..."
"Master Sun, don't worry." Zhang Shou stopped Carpenter Sun who was about to scold him and said with a smile, "Why do you think it takes the same time?"
Guan Qiu hesitated for a moment, and finally said calmly: "I took my pulse and counted it, and the number of pulses is the same."
Before Sun Carpenter could scold his mother, Zhang Shou asked with great interest: "People's pulse can change, how do you think it's accurate? And how can you ensure that your pulse beats at the same time at the beginning of a week?"
, can you start counting?”
"I just tried my best to calm myself down. Moreover, I did not test ten times, but seven of them. I chose when the copper fell to the lowest point, or when it reached its highest point, and when my pulse happened to beat.
Yes, it’s more accurate to measure in one circle like this, and..."
Before Guan Qiu could finish what he said, Zhang Shou stretched out his hand to indicate that he didn't need to say any more, and then said with a smile: "It's interesting that you can think of using such a method to calculate instead of just relying on guessing and feeling."
As he spoke, he turned to Carpenter Sun and nodded: "Master Sun, this kid is pretty good. I think he should be able to help a little. As for the other one, you just need to pick someone who is good at craftsmanship and is honest. As for the one who can help you teach your disciples,
My senior brother, I won’t win anyone’s love, and you must be inseparable from such a proud disciple.”
Although Carpenter Sun boasted that he would let Zhang Shou choose, he would really have a headache if he really wanted to pick away the most capable apprentice among his apprentices. Therefore, when he heard that Zhang Shou directly asked for the one he thought was the most powerful,
Guan Qiu, who had no talent, then asked himself to pick someone who was good at craftsmanship, could make finished products, and was honest. He couldn't help but be stunned.
Although he himself was a little confused, he couldn't figure out what this doctor who was proficient in arithmetic valued, and that was normal. He didn't ask any more questions at the moment, agreed readily, and strode out.
Pick someone. As soon as he left, Guan Qiu, who was hesitant to speak, finally plucked up the courage: "Dr. Zhang, what I just said is right?"
Zhang Shou smiled and nodded: "That's right, but I can only say that it's mostly right."
"Why is it only half correct?" Guan Qiu's eyes widened, but then he realized that in front of him was not his master, but officials with a higher status than his master. He immediately closed his mouth, but followed closely
He couldn't help being surprised and happy when he heard it.
"It's not a bad thing that you like to ask why. And you have eyes that are good at discovery and a mind that's good at thinking, which is also very important for what I'm about to do. But since you are a carpenter apprentice, you can't
You are so ambitious. Whenever you do something, do it well first before you can think about other problems. Do you understand?"
Zhang Shou couldn't help but nodded secretly. When Carpenter Sun brought in another young apprentice with a simple and honest face, he said straight to the point: "What I want to do will not be completed in a short time."
Yes, so I need to make a contract with you in advance. Within three years, I will take care of food and housing. The salary will be ten guan in the first year, 15 guan in the second year, and 20 guan in the third year. If I get what I want
If you have something, I will give you another hundred guan."
Hearing this, Carpenter Sun couldn't help but clench his teeth. This condition... is extremely generous for Guan Qiu and Zhao Si at their age! He pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Dr. Zhang, since he takes care of them like this
You two, if you have any questions later, you can call me at any time. If the disciples I brought out have something wrong, of course it is my responsibility to put an end to it for them!"