Lin Feng looked at Wang Can's confident look and suddenly laughed.
arithmetic!
It's actually a competition of arithmetic!
After all, Lin Feng is someone who has studied mathematics, and even advanced mathematics. Wang Can may be very good at arithmetic, but if he wants to compare with Lin Feng in arithmetic, that would be a big show in front of Guan Gong's gate.
Lin Feng's smile fell into Wang Can's eyes, but he thought Lin Feng had a guilty conscience.
After all, Lin Feng had never learned arithmetic.
Wang Can held his head high, looking proud, and said confidently: "Lin Feng, it was you who said that I proposed a contest, and you would accompany me to the end. Now that you are sneering, are you going to deny it?"
"It's understandable that you're not convinced. After all, you come from a general family, and your ancestors have only known how to wield swords and guns for generations. It's impossible for you to learn such arithmetic."
"Even if you become a disciple, you are studying Confucian classics, but it is impossible to learn arithmetic."
"If you're not convinced, there's nothing you can do about it. Who made you agree?"
Wang Can suddenly grinned. He felt that his mood at this moment was as if he had drank cold water from a deep well in the summer, feeling chilled and extremely comfortable. He said forcefully: "To paraphrase you, I, Wang Can, like you." He looks unconvinced but has no choice."
"Hahaha……"
Lin Feng couldn't help laughing.
Laughter echoed around.
Laughter, even more mocking.
Originally he didn't want to laugh like this, but when he saw Wang Can's serious look, how confident he was but actually arrogant, he couldn't help but laugh.
Frog in the well!
Wang Can looked coldly and snorted: "Lin Feng, why are you laughing? Are you trying to hide your incompetence and guilty conscience by laughing? Or are you trying to delay time by laughing? If you don't If you are willing to compete with me, you can refuse now. Of course, the bet made cannot be denied and must be fulfilled."
Lin Feng said: "The reason why I laugh is because you are too self-righteous and arrogant. You think you are powerful. But you don't know that you are a frog in the well, and in my eyes you are even more vulnerable."
"I, Lin Feng, specialize in treating dissatisfied patients."
"If you don't accept it, I will make you convinced. Even if you go against me in despair, you will regret today's decision."
Lin Feng's words were always tough.
He shouted back directly.
Wang Can said: "You are really arrogant, but according to your intention, you still have to continue fighting, right?"
Lin Feng said: "From the beginning to the end, I said no fight, said I was afraid, and said rejection? All of these are just your own imagination and your own imagination. You think you have found someone I don't know However, you don’t realize that your own thoughts are just wishful thinking.”
Wow! !
There was a lot of discussion around the high platform.
Many scholars started talking.
There are even more good people who shout that Lin Feng will win. Because many people have seen Lin Feng's talent and learning, they have become Lin Feng's fans. There were also those who shouted that Wang Can defeated Lin Feng, and discussions broke out from both sides.
Among such shouts, some people also shouted not to waste time.
For these people watching the fun, there is no real point in talking about it, and they still have to compete.
Let's compete.
Wang Can looked serious and said: "In that case, let's each come up with a question. You and I each take a piece of paper, write the question on the paper and give it to the other person, and then do the calculations."
"Can!"
Lin Feng nodded.
Even if there is arithmetic in this era, in fact, it cannot be so advanced. Even whether it can involve the Pythagorean Theorem is unknown. Even if people who study arithmetic have already touched on the Pythagorean Theorem, how far can scholars like Wang Can go in studying arithmetic?
At least Lin Feng didn't believe how powerful Wang Can was.
When the people in the audience heard Wang Can's words, someone brought pens and ink and desks and placed them on the stage.
Lin Feng and Wang Can each took a piece of paper and pen and started writing without thinking.
The problem written by Lin Feng is not complicated. It is a problem of a system of linear equations in three variables. This is a question that he can think of immediately, and it is somewhat difficult. Of course, if Wang Can doesn't admit such a problem, Lin Feng can explain it and make everyone understand.
If the questions are too difficult and cannot be explained universally, that is also a problem.
So what Lin Feng chose was the problem of a system of linear equations in three variables.
"Now there are three bundles of high-grade rice, two bundles of medium-grade rice, and one bundle of inferior rice, making a total of thirty-nine buckets of rice; two bundles of fine rice, three bundles of medium-grade rice, and one bundle of inferior rice, making a total of thirty-nine bushels of rice. Five buckets; one bundle of high-grade rice, two bundles of medium-grade rice, and three bundles of low-grade rice, making a total of twenty-four buckets of rice."
"Ask how many bushels of grain each weigh for a bundle of upper, middle and lower rice?"
Lin Feng wrote quickly and finished it in a short time. He dried the ink and looked up. At this time, Wang Can also finished writing the title.
The two looked at each other. Wang Can had a faint smile on his lips, looking confident and calm.
He believes in his own strength.
After Lin Feng and Wang Can exchanged questions, Lin Feng saw Wang Can's expression and smiled softly.
Apparently, he overestimated Wang Can.
Wang Can's problem is simpler and can be solved by a linear equation of two variables.
"Today, many people are going to buy something together. If each person contributes eight cents, there will be three cents left; if each person contributes seven cents, there will be a difference of four cents. How many people are there and what is the price of the items?"
After Lin Feng saw it, he was originally going to do some calculations with a brush, but the question in front of him was too simple.
Even mental arithmetic is no problem.
In Lin Feng's mind, he directly listed the equations in an equivalent way, and after a while of silence, he got the result. He looked up at Wang Can who got the question and started scratching his head. He smiled and said, "Wang Can, is there any result?"
Wang Can raised his brows, his heart trembling a little, and asked, "Have you got any results?"
"certainly!"
Lin Feng answered with a smile.
Wang Can's heart sank, and he had a bad premonition in his heart. But in his heart, he was unwilling to fail, and he was even more unwilling to admit that Lin Feng had won, thinking that Lin Feng must have just guessed.
Wang Can gritted his teeth and asked, "Lin Feng, what is your answer?"
Lin Feng said: "My answer is seven people, a total of fifty-three dollars."
boom! ! !
The area around the stage started to boil.
Many people were even talking about it.
"Seven people, eight coins each, indeed three coins are left. If each person is seven coins, there is still a shortfall of four coins. By the way, Mr. Lin's answer is correct."
"Master Lin just got the question and gave the answer. He is truly a genius."
"Awesome, really awesome!"
"Master Lin is not only outstanding in poetry, he is also very proficient in arithmetic. Lin Feng is great at poetry, martial arts, and arithmetic. Is there anything he can't do?"
All the people watching were talking about it. This kind of discussion suddenly changed its flavor.
"Wang Can hasn't answered yet. It seems that he is just showing off and can't answer Lin Feng's question at all."
"This man has a false reputation."
"Wang Can claims to be Tian Ziyun's disciple, but he is so vulnerable that he really embarrasses Tian Ziyun's face. Such a person only has this little knowledge, half-filled with water, no sound of tinkling, and no peeing to look after himself. , how dare you be so arrogant?"
“He who does not know himself brings disgrace upon himself.”
The words of discussion reached Wang Can's ears, and Wang Can's face turned even more livid, with an angry look on his face.
However, he looked down at the question given by Lin Feng.
It's so hard.
When asked to prove the answers in three aspects, he had to calculate, and he didn't know how long it would take to deduce the results. Even, I am afraid that he may not be able to come up with a solution today.
Lin Feng looked at the hesitant Wang Can without any mercy.
Wang Can brought all this on himself.
What's more, if you have learned the linear equation of three variables, it is naturally very simple. If you have never learned it before, it will be a bit difficult if you have to deduce it abruptly.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Wang Can, my answer is undoubtedly correct. Do you need me to explain the answer to your question now? In other words, I will give you some more time."
Wang Can looked even more embarrassed.
Lost!
From the moment Lin Feng said the answer, Wang Can had already lost.
He lost all the face of his lineage.
Wang Can has no solution to this problem at all. It is true that he likes arithmetic, but in most cases, arithmetic is actually a cover for him to show off his erudition in front of outsiders.
After all, most Confucian scholars have no use at all. He can use this to show off his talents. Unexpectedly, today, I met a stronger person.
Wang Can gritted his teeth and said, "Lin Feng, I lost."
Lin Feng said: "Since we lost, let's fulfill the bet we just made."
When Wang Can heard Lin Feng's words, he hesitated. His angular face was full of unwillingness.
The bet is too cruel.
He can't agree!
Lin Feng continued: "What's the matter? Now I'm starting to hesitate. You came to the stage to challenge me and wanted to step on my reputation. Why didn't you hesitate at that time?"
"Wang Can, fulfill the bet."
Gu Changgeng shouted again.
"Wang Can, fulfill the bet."
"Wang Can, fulfill the bet."
Many other Jin Dynasty scholars, as well as other onlookers, shouted loudly. To them, they didn't care whether Lin Feng or Wang Can won.
All they want to see is for the losing side to surrender.
This is the most enjoyable.
The shouts were louder and louder, and the sound reached Wang Can's ears. Wang Can's expression changed again and again, his expression was extremely embarrassed, and there was a deep despair.
Wang Can was unwilling.
However, the bet made in front of everyone was impossible to refuse.
How to do it?
Wang Can rolled his eyes and suddenly had a plan on his mind. He pointed at Lin Feng and said: "Lin Feng, I lost to you this time. I admit defeat, but I..."
Having said this, Wang Can clenched his right hand and took it back, beating it on his chest.
puff!
Blood splattered and spilled on the table.
Wang Can rolled his eyes, his body went limp, and he fell to the ground with a thud.
He looked like he had fainted.
Lin Feng looked at it and sneered. Wang Can was a little quick-witted and pretended to faint in order to avoid admitting defeat this time. But he, Lin Feng, is not so easily fooled.
Lin Feng walked straight to the place where Wang Can passed out. He said loudly: "Wang Can was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted. Quickly, whoever goes to the nearby cesspit, scoops up a ladle of excrement water, feeds it to his mouth, and immediately You can wake up, this is the best treatment plan. Hurry up, otherwise it will be difficult to treat him."
"I'll go, I'll go right away."
Someone in the audience immediately echoed.
There were other voices that echoed sparsely.
Xu Liuli saw this scene in her eyes and couldn't help but chuckle. This is no prescription for treatment. It is clearly a deliberate attempt to harm Wang Can.
Xu Liuli was surprised when she looked at Lin Feng who was confident and calm on the stage.
What else can Lin Feng not do?
He is proficient in poetry, music, martial arts, statecraft, arithmetic, lantern riddles, etc. Xu Liuli looked at Lin Feng on the stage, with a touch of admiration and tenderness in his eyes.
Wang Can's body lying on the ground trembled after hearing Lin Feng's words. He originally wanted to pretend to be unconscious, but if a scoop of dung water really came, his lifelong reputation would be ruined here.
"ah……"
Wang Can groaned and opened his eyes.
When he saw Lin Feng, he looked confused and said, "What's wrong with me?"
Lin Feng said: "It's your turn to fulfill your bet."
Wang Can sighed in his heart, knowing that he couldn't escape this time. Because Lin Feng was so decisive and clearly gave him no chance, he could only admit defeat at the moment.
Wang Can gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Lin Feng, I admit that I, Wang Can, a disciple of the Tian family, am not as good as you, a disciple of Xunzi. My sect is not as good as yours."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "That's right. Remember the lesson from this time. There are mountains outside the mountains, and there are people outside the people. When you want to trample on others, think more about yourself. What will be the consequences if you lose?"
After listening to Lin Feng's words, Wang Can felt depressed and even more angry.
He only felt a sweetness in his throat.
puff!
Another mouthful of blood spurted out.
Wang Can felt uncomfortable, his legs trembled, and he almost fell to the ground. When he vomited blood just now, he was really angry and vomiting blood. He had vomited blood before, but he had lucked out and punched his chest, causing him to vomit blood on purpose.
This time, I really couldn't hold it any longer.
Wang Can glanced at Lin Feng fiercely again, and said in a deep voice: "Lin Feng, even if you defeat me this time, your teacher will not last long in Jixia Academy."
Lin Feng said with a smile: "My teacher is famous all over the world, and he is also the sacrificial wine of Jixia Academy. How come the teacher can't preach and teach for a long time? Such harsh words like yours are just a show of rhetoric."
Wang Can said: "Your teacher is preaching and teaching in Jixia Academy, so that's it. However, what makes him want to die is actually writing a letter to the Emperor of Qi, saying that Buddhism in Qi is in trouble and Buddhism should be suppressed."
"The entire Buddhist community in Qi State is targeting Xunzi. Huh, he Xunzi is an old master, but he looks worried about the country and the people, and he is self-righteous. Qi State cannot tolerate Xunzi, and Xunzi has brought disaster on himself."
After Lin Feng heard this, he was a little surprised how Xunzi got involved in Buddhism.
Lin Feng didn't know the specific reason.
However, Lin Feng could not interfere in this matter for the time being. He could only wait until he went to Qi State to learn about the situation.
Lin Feng looked at the resentful Wang Can and said loudly: "My teacher is a famous Confucian scholar in the world, and his behavior is upright. I believe that my teacher has his own laws and regulations."
"What's more, my master is concerned about the country and the people, and everything he does is to benefit the country and the people, but he is the master?"
"Are you alone?"
"Or just sit back and watch."
"What good does such a person do to the country and the family? If you are unwilling to do it, you have to choose to sit on the sidelines and no one will blame you. However, if you want to accuse those who are dedicated to the people, you are not worthy."
Lin Feng counterattacked strongly.
He believed in his teacher, and he could not tolerate a person like Wang Can, who was obsessed with fame, blaming his teacher.
"Hmph, you all are always so self-righteous. Let me see how your teacher ends up."
Wang Can wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, turned around and left.
At this moment, there were shouts all around.
They were all celebrating Lin Feng’s victory.
Lin Feng won. He paused for a moment. Seeing that no one came up again, he bowed his hands to everyone around him, then followed him down the high platform and returned to Xu Liuli's side.
Xu Liuli said: "Brother is very energetic and scolds Fang Qiu, which is heartbreaking."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "It's not worth mentioning."
"Congratulations to my great uncle, Master, for your great victory. Just Wang Can, Tian Ziyun's disciple, that's bullshit. In my opinion, this..."
Gu Changgeng walked over, but as soon as he said it, he was dragged away by Gu Xi before he finished speaking.
Lin Feng shook his head and said: "This is Gu Changgeng, the son of Gu Xi, Gu Shangshu. Because Gu Xi worships Han Qianqiu as his disciple, he is considered my nephew. Gu Changgeng's seniority here is relatively low."
Xu Liuli smiled and said: "It can be seen that Gu Changgeng respects Brother Lin very much. Now that the riddles are over, let's go to other places to take a look."
"Let's go."
The two of them went to the side.
After Lin Feng left, someone else quickly came on stage and the lantern riddle fight continued.
Lin Feng and Xu Liuli were admiring the scenery on the bank of the Qinhuai River and looking at the lanterns everywhere. They were chatting about the customs and customs of Jinling, and they were enjoying themselves.
In a blink of an eye, we arrived at the ferry on the bank of the Qinhuai River.
Lin Feng saw many people going to take the boat and said with a smile: "Many people are going to take the boat. You and the others are all sailing the boat by yourself and enjoying the pleasure of the New Year's Eve night cruise. Come on, let's take a small boat and enjoy the Qinhuai River." .”
"good!"
Xu Liuli smiled and agreed.
There was joy in her brows and a look of anticipation in her eyes. She has never taken a dip in the Qinhuai River, especially tonight. There are many cruise ships on the Qinhuai River and it is very lively.
The two arrived at the shore, gave the renter money and a deposit, and boarded the boat.
Lin Feng was responsible for rowing. Although the boat was moving very slowly, under the night, the bright lights of the brothels and streets on both sides of the river reflected the water on the river, making the river sparkling and shining.
The scenery at night is very pleasant.
The two of them did not go to an area with many cruise ships, but leisurely rowed in an area with few cruise ships.
