Mathematics has always been a small circle with a small number of people.
Qie Ying Tianfu's arithmetic masters are basically concentrated in the Imperial College, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Household Affairs and other yamen, and they are closely connected with each other.
So it didn't take long for the news that Chen Jingke, his grandson's companion, was a master of arithmetic, spread throughout the small circle.
At first, everyone didn't believe it. He was so young and still wanted to study medicine. How could he have time to study arithmetic?
But when I saw that arithmetic book and witnessed my colleagues easily solving the difficult problems in the ancient arithmetic books, I was shocked and had to accept the truth.
So these people gathered at the Ministry of Household Affairs and asked Chen Jingke for advice.
Chen Jingke naturally would not object and was very happy.
These are all the elites of Ming Dynasty arithmetic. It can even be said that most of the elites are here.
If we study together with them, if nothing else, we can at least produce an arithmetic textbook, right?
With the teaching materials, more mathematical talents can be cultivated in the future.
Arithmetic is the foundation of science and is very important.
With this idea in mind, he began to pay attention to the abilities and characters of these students, and finally selected a suitable candidate.
Cheng Yimin, a doctor of arithmetic from the Imperial Academy, is an old man in his fifties. His family has studied arithmetic for generations.
He is low-key and very methodical in doing things, and others are very convinced of him.
So, at the end of class one day, Chen Jingke went to him and explained his thoughts.
"...I would like to invite all the seniors to work together to compile a book on arithmetic that belongs to the Ming Dynasty. I wonder if you, sir, would be willing to take the lead."
Write a book?
Cheng Yimin immediately became excited. Writing a book and writing a biography is something that countless people dream of, so how could he not be willing to do so.
But he immediately hesitated again: "To be honest, Mr. Chen, I want to earn this false reputation, but my ability is not enough to convince the public."
Chen Jingke patted the arithmetic book he wrote and said, "What if I added this book."
Cheng Yimin said in disbelief: "Ah...this...this...this book is your work, sir. How could I...how could I..."
Chen Jingke said with a smile: "Young man is so shameless that I will be the nominal editor-in-chief. Sir, I will be the deputy editor-in-chief and be responsible for the specific writing work. How about that?"
Cheng Yimin didn't say anything. He stood up, straightened his appearance, and solemnly bowed to Chen Jingke as a disciple:
"Thank you for your great respect. This kindness will be remembered by the people."
Chen Jingke accepted the gift calmly.
Although Cheng Yimin is in his fifties, he is old enough to be his grandfather.
But there is no chronological order in learning. Chen Jingke is willing to use his own arithmetic book to endorse him and support him as the editor-in-chief.
It is natural for him to practice discipleship.
Anyone else would be happy to do it.
"Don't make any announcements about this in advance. List a charter as soon as possible and discuss it with a few like-minded people to see if they are willing to join."
"Well, tell them they can sign the book if they participate."
Cheng Yimin affirmed: "With Mr.'s arithmetic book here, I believe no one can refuse this proposal."
But he immediately showed embarrassment: "The study of arithmetic was crowded out by the Confucian studies in the Imperial College. They wrote several times asking for the abolition of arithmetic."
"Thanks to His Majesty's wisdom, we were not expelled, but we were still struggling."
"If we prepare the calculation book with great fanfare, it may cause them to suppress even more."
Chen Jingke frowned: "Tell me carefully."
Through Cheng Yimin's description, Chen Jingke realized that the Confucian scholars in the Ming Dynasty were so domineering.
Since the beginning of the Imperial Academy, arithmetic has been one of the most important subjects.
Even the Song Dynasty, which shared the world with scholar-bureaucrats, never suppressed arithmetic.
I didn't expect that the Confucian scholars of the Ming Dynasty could be so domineering. I really thought they were the only ones who respected me.
It seems that if you want to develop science, it will be more difficult than imagined.
No, we must take advantage of Lao Zhu's reign to deal with these Confucian scholars.
"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter. All you need to do is compile the book."
Cheng Yimin suppressed the doubts in his heart and said: "Yes, I will do it right now."
After leaving the household department, Chen Jingke found Zhu Xiongying and worked together with Zhu Biao to do miscellaneous tasks.
However, I have been thinking about the suppression of arithmetic in my mind.
I thought that only military strategists were suppressed by them, but I didn't expect that even arithmetic without any competitiveness would be spared.
This is also the inevitable consequence of a dominant family.
He must put some pressure on those Confucian scholars, otherwise no matter how many new things he comes up with, it won't be enough to cause trouble for them.
It just so happens that Lao Zhu hates corrupt scholars, so this is an opportunity that can be exploited.
But we must first understand why Lao Zhu hates Confucianism before we can take eye drops.
It seems that Lao Zhu once expelled Mencius from the Confucian Temple, but this was not a glamorous thing.
He expelled Mencius because the people valued the king over the mind.
If the monarch is not wise, everyone will rise up and resist.
Zhu Chongba liked to hear this, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to hear it.
The key is that he has not yet fought against the scholars, and in the end he had to let Mencius return to the Confucian Temple.
Hey, it seems like this can be used.
Regardless of what Zhu Yuanzhang's original intention was, he was definitely unhappy when he lost to a scholar in this matter.
Write it down first and see if there is a suitable opportunity to provoke it.
Apart from that, what else has he done?
I really can't think of it, but it doesn't matter, just ask someone.
So two days later, he once again took the opportunity to give arithmetic lessons to Cheng Yimin and others.
At the end of the course, Cheng Yimin took the initiative to find him and said excitedly:
"Sir, I have contacted several acquaintances in the past few days, and they are all willing to follow your instructions."
Chen Jingke was not surprised. The arithmetic book he wrote was something ahead of its time in this era.
Based on this, reorganizing the Chinese arithmetic system will definitely be a masterpiece that surpasses its predecessors.
All participants will be remembered in history and benefit their descendants.
Naturally, no one is willing to let go of such a good opportunity.
"Thank you for your hard work... By the way, do you know His Majesty's attitude towards Confucian scholars?"
Cheng Yimin suddenly realized that he had probably guessed how Chen Jingke planned to counterattack the Confucian scholars in the Imperial College.
There is nothing simpler than filing a complaint directly.
Thinking of this, he immediately said: "Your Majesty's attitude towards Confucianism is rather complicated..."
He must rely on Confucianism to govern the country, but he also hates that Confucianism always suppresses him with righteousness.
To put it bluntly, the contradiction still comes from centralization.
In the second year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered that Confucius could only be worshiped in Qufu.
The scholars immediately became excited and wrote letters one after another.
Zhu Yuanzhang stubbornly refused to take back the order, but the scholar was more decisive and continued to visit the temple regardless of the emperor's order.
In the end, the matter ended with him admitting his mistake.
Then there is the Mencius incident, which still ends in Lao Zhu’s failure.
After that, he targeted Confucian scholars several times. Although he gained some gains, he still could not defeat the entire Confucian group.
At the end of the sentence, Cheng Yimin advised: "My arms can't twist my thighs. Sir, please don't get too stiff with the Confucian scholar."
Chen Jingke nodded and said, "Don't worry, Dr. Cheng, I know what's going on."
Even though he said this, he was very happy in his heart.
It's a good thing that Lao Zhu has been manipulated by Confucianism so many times.
With his character, how could he swallow this breath.
It's just that the situation was pressing and he had to bow his head.
This is my chance.
Thinking of this, I already have an idea in my mind.
