While Hai Rui was still discussing with Cao Feng how to deal with the local White Lotus Sect next.
Here in the capital, after working around the clock and more than half a month, Tang Shunzhi finally compiled the initial version of the arithmetic textbook!
At this moment, outside the Qianqing Palace, Tang Shunzhi was anxiously waiting for Jiajing's summons.
"Sigh, I don't know if I can pass His Majesty's test!"
Tang Shunzhi thought so, and the worry on his face became even more intense.
At this moment, a high-pitched voice was heard, interrupting Tang Shunzhi's thoughts: "Xuan, Tang Shunzhi is here to see you!"
After Tang Shunzhi heard this, he immediately shook off all the chaotic thoughts in his mind. After calming down his mood, he stepped on the stairs of Qianqing Palace with steady steps.
After entering Qianqing Palace, Tang Shunzhi immediately knelt on the ground respectfully and said in a deep voice.
"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"
At this moment, Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, saw this situation, took his eyes away from Tang Shunzhi, and turned to give instructions.
"Well, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After getting Jiajing's permission, Tang Shunzhi slowly stood up from the ground.
After Tang Shunzhi got up from the ground, Jiajing's ancient well-waveless voice sounded in his ears.
"I heard that you have compiled the first version of the arithmetic textbook. Can you show it to me?"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Shunzhi immediately took out the arithmetic textbook he had prepared from his sleeve and raised it high above his head.
Seeing this, Lu Fang on the side immediately stepped forward and took the teaching materials from Tang Shunzhi's hands without waiting for Jiajing's instructions. He immediately came to Jiajing's side and said respectfully: "Your Majesty!"
"Um."
Jiajing responded with an incomprehensible sound, then took the textbook from Lu Fang's hand and started to read it.
The content of the first chapter is very simple, just some simple addition and subtraction. But starting from the second chapter, it involves the multiplication table and larger multiplication and division. From the third chapter onwards, it is Circumcision, and some problems such as chicken and rabbit in the same cage.
After Jiajing glanced through the entire book, he quickly put it aside and spoke words of encouragement.
"Well, Tang Shunzhi, you did quite well, I'm very pleased!"
When Jiajing said this, he paused, then changed the topic and continued.
"It's just that I think it should be compiled more simply. You must know that the purpose of compiling teaching materials is to allow more people to gain something!"
"For example, the part about the art of circumcision should not take up so much space, and should be appropriately deleted!"
When Tang Shunzhi heard this, a look of shame appeared on his face, and he immediately responded.
"What your Majesty said is that after Wei Chen returns, he will correct it!"
Seeing this, Jiajing nodded and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, okay, that's it for now, you can leave!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Shunzhi bowed respectfully to Jiajing and then turned around and left.
After listening to Jiajing's suggestions, some inspiration emerged in Tang Shunzhi's mind. He already knew where he would improve next.
After Tang Shunzhi left, Jiajing glanced at Lu Fang beside him and gave instructions.
"Lu Fang, go and call Yan Song over and tell me that I have something to discuss with him!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
…
In the cabinet, everyone is dealing with the memorials in their hands. Everything is the same as usual, there is not much difference.
At this moment, a burst of footsteps was heard outside the cabinet. Not long after, a subordinate official stepped into the cabinet, looked in the direction of Yan Song and Xu Jie, and said respectfully.
"Mr. Ge, Eunuch Lu is outside asking for an audience!"
After Yan Song and Xu Jie listened to the subordinate's report, they looked at each other and immediately gave instructions.
"Well, let him in!"
"As you command, Mr. Ge!"
After the subordinates took the order and left, Xu Jie withdrew his gaze, a look of doubt appeared on his face, and said secretly: "Why did Lu Fang come here this time? Is it possible? Is there anything else on your majesty's side?" Any new orders?”
"In recent times, Lu Fang has come to the cabinet a lot more times than before..."
At this moment, under the leadership of the former subordinate, Lu Fang entered the cabinet with leisurely steps.
Immediately, under the leadership of Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, everyone stood up from their seats and said respectfully: "I have met Eunuch Lu!"
"No need, our family came here this time just to follow His Majesty's order and invite Mr. Yan Ge to come over!"
Hearing this, Yan Song couldn't help but have a look of surprise on his face. Immediately, he reacted quickly and bowed his hands to Lu Fang, saying respectfully.
"Since His Majesty has something to do with the minister, it shouldn't be delayed. Let's set off now!"
"Um."
After that, Yan Song followed Lu Fang's footsteps and left the cabinet.
Shortly after the two walked out of the cabinet, Yan Song carefully considered the words in his mind and asked Lu Fang carefully.
"Eunuch Lu, I wonder why your Majesty summoned me this time?"
When Lu Fang heard this, she suddenly stopped and turned around. Seeing that there was no one around, she lowered her voice and said.
"Not long ago, Tang Shunzhi from the Inspectorate just completed the compilation of arithmetic textbooks. His Majesty came to you, probably for this matter!"
After listening to Lu Fang's narration, Yan Song suddenly understood and said to himself silently: "So that's it. It seems that Your Majesty still has no intention of giving up!"
Immediately, Yan Song came back to his senses, his face was full of gratitude, and he thanked Lu Fang: "Thank you, Eunuch Lu, for your guidance!"
Lu Fang didn't seem to care about this, but waved his hand casually and said softly.
"No, no, it's just a little thing!"
After that, neither of the two parties spoke again, and just like that, they arrived in silence all the way to Qianqing Palace where Jiajing was.
"Your Majesty, Yan Ge is old enough!"
After Lu Fang entered the Qianqing Palace, she immediately came to Jiajing's side and said softly.
"Well, I understand, let him come in!"
When Jiajing heard this, he immediately put the teaching materials in his hands aside and gave the instructions quite casually.
After a while, Yan Song was seen stepping into the Qianqing Palace, while Lu Fang was respectfully waiting beside Jiajing as usual.
As soon as Yan Song entered the Qianqing Palace, he knelt on the ground with utmost respect and said in a deep voice.
"I bow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"
After Jiajing looked Yan Song up and down, he spoke slowly.
"Well, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Immediately, after receiving Jiajing's permission, Yan Song stood up from the ground tremblingly and responded.
Jiajing did not choose to beat around the bush, but went straight to the point: "Yan Song, do you know why I came to you today?"
Although Yan Song had roughly guessed the emperor's purpose before this, he still looked puzzled and asked.
"Your Majesty, this humble minister is stupid, please speak clearly!"
Jiajing took in the expression on Yan Song's face, glanced at Lu Fang beside him, and gave instructions.
"Lu Fang, show him the things!"
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Fang immediately picked up the arithmetic textbook compiled by Tang Shunzhi from the desk beside him, came to Yan Song's side, and handed it into Yan Song's hands.
"Mr. Yan Ge, please!" (End of this chapter)
