Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 758: Mathematics is indispensable for governing a country

"Mathematics?"

"Can this thing called arithmetic be used to govern a country?"

No wonder Zhu Biao made a fuss.

This answer is really too magical.

It even exceeded Zhu Biao's imagination of the answer.

But Mr. Hu looked very serious, as if he had no idea how outrageous the answer he gave was.

"What happened to the arithmetic?"

"Don't you know that governing a country is not based on flowery articles and words, but on cold numbers?"

"Humph, when I was still the prime minister, it was because of my sensitivity and understanding of numbers that I was able to control the national affairs and prevent my subordinates from doing anything wrong."

“This is a big subject.”

When Zhu Biao heard what Master Hu said, he immediately became interested.

In fact, as long as he was sure that Mr. Hu was not joking, he would be interested.

Because Mr. Hu said it well in a joke before.

In fact, when Mr. Hu was the prime minister, there was not much difference between him and the emperor.

It’s nothing more than that there is an emperor above him who talks a few words from time to time, and this emperor also needs to stamp his seal.

Of course, this is just a joke. In fact, there are still big differences in military power, personnel power, etc.

But at least in general state affairs, Mr. Hu handled them very well during his tenure as prime minister.

The most commendable thing is that no one can fool Master Hu.

He had clearly never been to a certain place, but once a memorial from a certain place was reported to him, he could tell whether it was true or false at a glance.

This ability is so terrifying.

This is also the reason why Hu Weiyong had such a high prestige at that time even though he was the prime minister.

Without him!

You can't fool me!

Who wouldn't be afraid of, or respect, a boss who can understand all your twists and turns at a glance?

Even if you don't put all your little thoughts on the stage, just pointing them out is scary enough.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao knew about it.

But they just couldn't understand how Master Hu did it.

After all, as the emperor and the crown prince, their intelligence system, supported by multiple channels such as the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Censorate, should have been much better than that of Mr. Hu at that time.

But unfortunately, they just couldn't do what Master Hu could do.

I just can't understand why Master Hu could tell where the forgery was and where the problem was just by looking at the contents of the memorial.

But it’s not easy to ask directly about this kind of thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang even almost risked his dignity to ask about it once, but Master Hu just pointed to a certain place in the memorial and said it casually.

"There is something wrong with these numbers. They must be false."

"Since there is a problem with the amount of disaster relief funds applied for, it proves that there is a problem with the entire disaster. We should investigate it thoroughly."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this explanation, he was completely confused.

No!

How come there is a problem at first glance?

How do you 'take a look'?

Unfortunately, having said this, there is no way to ask further questions. And the facts also proved that the petition for disaster relief funds and grain that Zhu Yuanzhang picked out and handed to Mr. Hu at that time could not withstand the inspection.

There was no use for the Jinyiwei. Just the news that the censor was dispatched was enough to make the people rush eight hundred miles to surrender.

For Zhu Biao, even though several years have passed, he still remembers the scene vividly.

Because, even now he, who claims to be a smart man, still doesn't understand how he saw through it.

Now, the great Prime Minister Hu Weiyong, who was not convenient to ask back then, has become his uncle. Why should he be polite?

"Hey, uncle, you are this!"

Zhu Biao was extremely servile and gave Master Hu a thumbs up, then bowed repeatedly.

"Uncle, please give me some advice. Zhu Biao will be very grateful!"

Looking at Zhu Biao, who had a smile on his face but an absolutely respectful attitude, Master Hu nodded slightly but was filled with emotion in his heart.

This was actually Zhu Yuanzhang's most proud and valued heir, and also the prince valued by all Ming Dynasty subjects.

Only if he succeeds to the throne will there be no accidents, let alone any bloodshed or sacrifice.

It's not just because of his identity and status, but also because this person is really smart and gentle enough.

Master Hu patted Zhu Biao's shoulder with emotion.

"Okay, now that I've brought it up, I won't hide it."

"Let's go, let's talk while we walk!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he immediately made up his mind and returned to his previous cheerful look. He took Hu Xinyue's hand again and walked slowly beside Master Hu.

When Master Hu saw this scene out of the corner of his eye, he felt a lot more relieved.

"You should still remember the time when your father brought you to my office and you randomly picked up a memorial, and I found something wrong with it, right?"

"I remember! I can even say that I remember it clearly! Since then, I have been obsessed with your skill, but you didn't teach me!"

There was actually a hint of resentment in Zhu Biao's words.

But Master Hu doesn't indulge him.

"Bah! I'd be surprised if I was willing to teach you! It's not a matter of cherishing something, but because I was already entangled in worldly affairs at that time. I was busy all day long, so how could I have the time to calm down and teach you?"

"You don't think that this kind of thing can be explained in just one or two sentences, and then you will understand it, right?"

"Others may care about this. They can teach you for a period of time in exchange for you being called a teacher, so that they can become a loyal minister in the future. Do I care about this?"

"I was already the Prime Minister at that time, why would I care so much?"

"Could it be possible to rebel and become emperor?"

"But if I don't become an emperor, my career as an official will have come to an end!"

"So, the reason I didn't teach you at that time was just one reason. I was just lazy!"

Zhu Biao smacked his lips speechlessly, but Hu Xinyue beside him laughed out loud.

Although the young couple felt that Master Hu's reason was somewhat ridiculous, no one suspected that Master Hu was fooling them.

Simply because this reason is too much like Mr. Hu’s style.

The more they thought about it, the more it made sense.

It's troublesome, time-consuming, and has no benefits. When they think about it carefully, they seem to be unwilling to do it.

However, Mr. Hu was indeed unwilling to do this before, but now the opportunity has come.

Zhu Biao looked at Master Hu expectantly.

Master Hu continued walking forward without making any comment, but he began the real teaching of the day.

"The reason why I asked you to learn mathematics is because it is indispensable for governing a country!"