Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 96 Reluctantly Be a Double Saint
Liu Chang only felt that the name was very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere.

But he didn't dare to ask.

He only knew that the very amiable teacher in front of him was a very learned person.

"Long, have you ever learned to count?"

"You look down on it a bit. Eh. I understand a little."

"Okay, then I'll teach you this."

Liu Chang finally couldn't bear it any longer, "Teacher, if you talk about Confucianism, I'm really not as good as others, but in terms of numbers, I haven't met an opponent yet!"

"Oh? You like counting too?"

Zhang Cang was very excited. He took Liu Chang's hand and hurriedly took out a few manuscripts from the books he was carrying, "Come, look at this, can you understand?"

Liu Chang read it carefully.

"Today there is a field of fifteen paces, and from sixteen paces, I asked how much is the field? The answer is: one mu."

"There are also Tian Guang's 160 steps, from [-] steps, what is Tian's geometry? The answer is: [-] and [-] steps."

"Isn't that just length and width? What's wrong with that?"

Liu Chang took a few glances and said proudly: "Teacher, you can ask! If you can't answer, you will tear me up!"

"Huh?" Zhang Cang was stunned for a moment, but he still asked, "Fifteen steps from Tian Guang, from twenty steps, why is Tian Ge?"

"Three hundred steps!"

"Not bad!"

Zhang Cang's eyes were full of approval. Although this question was very simple, it was really remarkable that Liu Chang could answer so quickly at his age. Next, he asked Liu Chang to continue to look down. Looking back, the next thing is that division is extremely simple.

After that, there are fractions, ratio algorithms, volume formulas, negative numbers and their addition and subtraction algorithms, as well as equations and the Pythagorean theorem. Although they are not difficult, these things are all applied mathematics, which are respectively related to calculating fields, assigning Practical issues related to land, buildings, distribution of grains, etc.

Liu Chang looked more and more familiar, "Nine chapters arithmetic?"

This time, Liu Chang finally remembered who the big guy in front of him was.

Zhang Cang. A fierce man who added and improved "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic".

Zhang Cang was very excited by Liu Chang's talent in mathematics. The two began to discuss mathematics issues, and teaching became a debate. Liu Chang naturally would not miss this good opportunity to show off himself, and said loudly With all kinds of mathematical formulas, Zhang Cang was stunned for a moment.

"Wonderful! Wonderful!"

Zhang Cang listened and recorded, and his attitude towards Liu Chang became more and more close.

However, when mathematical problems were linked to today's practical problems, Chang Liu couldn't say enough about Zhang Cang, and Zhang Cang also comforted him, it was just because you didn't know much about the outside world, you still need to gain more knowledge, your future knowledge , is definitely far more than mine!
Next, Zhang Cang asked about the textile machine, and Liu Chang was surprised to find that this fierce man actually knew how to machine! !
When Liu Changru met his bosom friend, he was overjoyed. In this era, it is so rare to meet someone who can discuss advanced mathematics with him, as well as discuss physics and mechanics together!

It can be seen that Zhang Cang is almost the same, the skin that was originally white and tender has turned red at this moment, and the more he talks, the more excited they become, and the two almost hooked each other.

Liu Chang gradually let go of his guard against Zhang Cang, and asked carelessly, "Master, besides mathematics and mechanics, what else do you like to do?"

"I like to eat. I travel around to study, mainly for the different cuisines in different places!"

"me too!!"

Liu Chang shook his hand excitedly.

"Of course, occasionally I have to meet the local beauties hahaha. Different places have different beauties!"

"me too!!"

The two quickly started hooking their shoulders, and the teacher and apprentice suddenly became friends.

"Back then, when I went to study in the country of Yan and stayed at a family, that person insisted on having his concubine serve me."

Zhang Cang said with a smile, the teacher's morality had already been left behind by him.

If Liu Chang's patriarch saw them like this, he would have jumped out of the coffin and slashed them with his sword.

"And then?"

"Zhang Gong. Shuzi is naughty, I hope you can discipline me well."

Liu Bang said with a smile, Zhang Cang said with a serious face, "Young Master is still very well-behaved, I will discipline him well."

Liu Bang liked Zhang Cang very much, not only because of his teacher's name Xunzi, but also because of his extraordinary talent.Among all Xunzi's disciples, Han Fei and Li Si were well-known, but this young disciple was always easily forgotten.

Zhang Cang was a warrior of Yang, and when he was young, he took Xunzi as his teacher and learned his knowledge.During the Qin Dynasty, he served as a censor, in charge of various documents and files in the palace. His biggest hobby every day was reading, many years before Gai Gong. Later, because of a crime, he escaped home.

When Liu Bang attacked the city and passed through Yangwu, Zhang Cang followed Pei Gong to attack Nanyang as a guest.

Later, Zhang Cang broke the law again, took off his clothes, and crouched on the torture apparatus. His body was tall and big, and he also had a plump and fair skin like a gourd seed. By chance, Wang Ling saw him and marveled at how good Zhang Cang was.

Therefore, Wang Ling interceded with Liu Bang and pardoned his death penalty.This once again proves the importance of appearance. As for what crime Zhang Cang committed, um, it's hard to say, it's not a serious crime anyway.

Later, Zhang Cang was promoted to be the prime minister for financial management. Historically, he served as Liu Chang's Huainan prime minister, and finally became the prime minister for the fourth brother.

What talent does Zhang Cang have?The scales, weights, scales, and calendars of the Han Empire were all designated and perfected by this person. This set of things has been used for many years. He was the first prime minister in China to directly apply the results of arithmetic research to the national economy and people's livelihood.

At the same time, this one has some attainments in the fields of law, music, classics, and mechanics.

The fly in the ointment is that this person has two bad problems: the first is gluttony, and the second is lust.

Therefore, Xunzi was the most powerful, and he taught a few disciples at random, two of them were physiognomists, and one was a saint.

Liu Chang loved this master, not only because the two had the same hobbies and hobbies, but most importantly, he could take himself out to play.

That's right, Zhang Cang directly thought that the young master had gained knowledge and left the palace with Liu Chang, but Liu Bang and Empress Lu did not stop him at all. In their opinion, since Zhang Cang arrived, Liu Chang has become honest and well-behaved. It can be seen that this is a trustworthy master.

When they left the palace by car, Luan Bu was waiting outside.

Luan Bu saw Zhang Cang on the carriage clearly, and bent down suddenly to meet him in prostration.

Zhang Cang let him get up with a smile, and then looked at Liu Chang.

"Long, I'll go around the city for a while. After I'm done, I'll pick you up at the Zhou Mansion!"

"Master, why don't you take me to play?"

"Hey, you're still young. When you're older, I'll take you there."

"Okay, then I'll go!"

"Long, if your friend's parents don't like to see you, you can call me, and I will help you persuade. By the way, secretly bring me some wine and give you a drink. I will bring you some delicious food. "

Luan Bu on the side was stunned. At that moment, the image of the Confucian great sage seemed to collapse in his heart.

"Mr. Zhang. The son is young and should not drink alcohol."

Before Luan Bu could finish speaking, Zhang Cang disappeared without a trace in the car.

Luan Bu followed behind Liu Chang with a complicated expression, Liu Changzheng smiled and praised how good this master was, but Luan Bu hesitated.

"Luan Bu, I have never seen you so afraid of a person. Why are you so afraid of Master? Don't be afraid, those rumors outside are all false! Master is not a murderous person at all!"

Luan Bu said: "The reason why I respect Duke Zhang is not because of his man, but because of his knowledge. The reason why I am afraid is not because of his power, but because of his teacher."

"Oh he still has a master? Who is his master?"

"Xunzi."

Liu Chang suddenly stopped, turned around dully, stared at Luan Bu, "Who?"

"Xunzi."

In the Zhou residence, Liu Chang smirked and said loudly: "My master was in those days, that was amazing, he can be called a generation of saints, do you know who my master is? The master is Xunzi! Also, Han Feizi is My uncle! Li Si too! Hahaha, now that I have the true biography of them, the ancestor of the master knows it, and it must be extremely gratifying!"

"I have decided to inherit the legacy of my master! Carry forward our Confucian lineage! I want to become the new saint of Confucianism!"

"Your Majesty. Didn't you treat Huang Lao before? You told us that Confucians copy Huang Lao."

"Fart! It's obviously Huang Lao copying our Confucianism!"

"I am Xunzi's disciple and grandson! How can I be related to Huang Lao?"

"However, Duke Gai is also good to me." Liu Chang touched his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Forget it, I'll just reluctantly be a saint of the two schools!"

(End of this chapter)