Chapter 35 The Puzzle of Numbers
Zhu Xiongying received the best education of this era. There is a foundation. Of course, we cannot bear such a large workload and calculation at one time. But I gradually got used to it. Just gain experience. The two abacus together can be used for a whole day. There will never be any more or less problems.
Of course, these accounts have been sorted out. Naturally, there is no problem for him to discover.
On this day, He Xi called Zhu Xiongying into the study and asked how Zhu Xiongying was doing recently. Zhu Xiongying said with a hint of resentment: "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life. Everything is settled."
He Xi hummed while reading the official document, then paused for a while, raised his head and said, "That's it?"
Zhu Xiongying said: "What else can I do? I didn't come here to learn abacus."
He Xi looked at Zhu Xiongying and sighed. Shaking his head, he said: "Forget it. You don't have to worry about it anymore. Send an order that from now on, these confidential documents will no longer be shown to the emperor and grandson. You go and take a rest first, and I will adjust my thinking."
He Xi shook her head in disappointment and rubbed her temples with her fingers, feeling an unexpected feeling.
Zhu Xiongying was asked out in confusion.
In fact, He Xi also knew that these data could actually reveal many problems. But those who can see this problem must have sufficient experience and mathematical ability. Zhu Xiongying is very likely to be unable to do this.
Of course there are prodigies and academic masters in the world. But not much. In He Xi's view, Zhu Xiongying cannot be said to be unsmart. But he is just an ordinary person, but with careful training since childhood, he is outstanding compared to many of his peers. But not that smart yet.
He Xi wanted to suppress Zhu Xiongying.
There is no other reason than teaching students in accordance with their aptitude.
Arouse students' interest first, and then they can listen to the following instructions. For different people, use different methods. Encourage children with low self-esteem. But for a child like Zhu Xiongying who is too proud and has been spoiled since childhood, other methods must be used.
Zhu Xiongying is not a genius, but he may think he is. At this moment, he must be mad at today's situation.
Because of this, he wanted to know even more what was behind these numbers.
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He Xi's judgment was not wrong at all.
Zhu Xiongying returned to his room and looked at a room full of account books. A few numbers that I have copied down myself. I tilted my head and looked, but I couldn't see anything interesting. I thought to myself, "What's in this?"
Before Zhu Xiongying could figure it out. Some officials came in to salute and carried boxes of account books away. Zhu Xiongying said: "What are you doing?"
These officials quickly saluted and said: "Your Highness, please don't embarrass the villain. The villain is also following orders."
Zhu Xiongying looked at boxes of account books. I was so disgusted before, I just felt that He Xi was torturing him. But now, a great interest arose in my heart. He thought to himself: "This was the first test question my uncle gave me, but I failed." He wanted to keep these account books.
But after a moment of silence, he finally waved his hand and said, "Go, go. Don't let me see you."
Wait until these officials are gone.
Zhu Xiongying immediately studied the ink and wrote down the numbers on a piece of paper.
They are a few totals, namely the annual output of Fushun Coal Mine, Shenyang Iron Works, and the total number of workers in various projects, that is, one square meter of soil is transported dozens of feet per worker. An adult can only do a few jobs a day. Already food production. inventory. etc.
Zhu Xiongying calculated these figures for a long time and used impressions on these figures. But I can also remember roughly, for example, the first two large digits are omitted, and the following decimals are omitted.
Zhu Xiongying pondered for a long time and repeatedly checked the calculations. Suddenly he said: "So, the granaries everywhere will be empty in a month and a half at most."
The whole person suddenly felt that he had discovered the secret.
Regardless of the time, he rushed out immediately.
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He Xi reunited with his wife and son after a long absence, but He Xi also knew that even if he was in Liaodong, he would not stay in Shenyang for long. But he didn't want his wife to live with another enemy. There is no other reason. Daming has been running Shenyang for more than ten years. The city walls of Shenyang are as strong as those of large cities in the interior. In addition, there are iron factories, coal mines, and several health clinics nearby. As long as the Tatars don't have the strength to annihilate the Ming Dynasty's tens of thousands of troops in one fell swoop. No matter how bad the situation falls. Shenyang city is safe.
But it's different elsewhere.
For example, Niuzhuang is now called Yingkou.
This place becomes more prosperous every day. But the city walls have not been repaired yet. If the Tatars were really serious about it, it would still be possible for thousands of people not to come, but hundreds of people to sneak in and kill someone by surprise.
And He Xi can take this risk herself. But I am determined not to let my wife take this risk.
He Xi is about to go on tour, so he spends every spare moment with his children.
At this moment, He Xi held his son He Yuansi around his neck and ran left and right, making sharp turns from time to time. Making He Siyuan laugh happily.
Princess Anqing, watching the father and son like this, was also sitting on the side with a smile on her face and a book in her hand. But not looking.
At this moment, Zhu Xiongying broke through the servant's obstruction and said loudly: "I discovered the secret." Just a moment later, he saw this scene. He suddenly felt a strong sense of discomfort, as if the previous image of He Xi in his heart collapsed.
This is very common in later generations.
But in this day and age, it's unusual. This era pays attention to strict fathers. Paying attention to the dignity of the father, the relationship between father and son is like a monarch and his ministers, with a serious and insurmountable nature. Maybe the people don't care about this. But there is no real dignitary who does not maintain dignity in front of his son.
There is even a saying that one embraces grandchildren but not sons.
At least, the prince has never treated Zhu Xiongying like this.
Before that, Zhu Xiongying's view of He Xi was that he was a minister who could not live up to his reputation. Now it suddenly becomes vivid and concrete. However, Zhu Xiongying felt that he was not suitable for this occasion.
Zhu Xiongying said wisely: "Sorry to bother you. I'm leaving now."
Then he turned and left.
He Xi didn't take it seriously. Taking He Yuansi off his neck and letting him lean against Princess Anqing, He Xi smiled slightly and said, "I'm going to see what's going on."
After He Xi left, Princess Anqing held the book in her hand. Said: "We continue to listen to the story, but it is said that in Zixiao Palace, Taoist Hongjun's three sermons have come to an end. ------"
That's right, Princess Anqing is talking about the prehistoric times.
In other words, the background of the prehistoric period. Among Hexi computers and mobile phones, these are actually the most popular. But it is also the least valuable. Princess Anqing has compiled dozens of books. Extract the entire background and tell it to your children as a fairy tale.
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After He Xi came out, Zhu Xiongying saw him and felt so ashamed that he immediately said: "Uncle, please don't worry. I will never tell anyone what happened today."
He Xi said: "Being ruthless does not necessarily mean you are a hero. How can you not be a husband if you pity your son? There is nothing to hide. But some people have no affection at all between father and son. They are cold and cold. Everything is about etiquette. Is this right?"
Zhu Xiongying only felt that it was deafening and enlightening.
Not only this verse, but also He Xi’s attitude.
Neo-Confucianism is rigid and ethics kills people. Many people know these concepts. But don't understand why.
Just like the prince having breakfast with Fang Xiaoru that day, where should he sit, how should he hold the chopsticks, and how should he put them down. What are the standards for using chopsticks? etc. Everything has constraints. This is still a trivial matter. Not to mention the daily interactions between father and son.
There is no more. Even saying hello morning and night. Personally serve soups and medicines. A paradigm was formed, that is, father and son are like kings and ministers. But there are thousands of human feelings, and everyone has different ways and choices of expressing their feelings.
How can it be generalized?
It's just that Zhu Xiongying is Zhu Biao's son after all, and his teachers are all from the East Palace. Fang Xiaoru's lineage. In fact, the true Confucians, after understanding the reasoning behind it, are more flexible than those who have only read a few books. Just regard the things in the book as golden rules.
No offense at all.
Zhu Xiongying had never heard such a statement before.
