Come on, Your Highness

This year's scientific examination has passed, and with the cold weather, it is the off-season for all the shops in Book Alley. Just wait for the Imperial College and the academies to be lively again after classes, and then they can close their businesses.

It was getting late, and the shopkeeper of the Qiuzhi study was sorting out the books, but suddenly a young gentleman in a Confucian shirt ran in, and upon seeing him, he asked, "Boss, is there any more "Nine Chapters of Sumension?"

This strange question stunned the shopkeeper for a moment. Before he could reply, two more people came in. They were still wearing official robes of rank six or seven. Then asked: "Shopkeeper, do you still have "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" here?"

"All books related to mathematics are also taken out." The person next to him added.

As soon as he finished speaking, a servant also rushed in panting, shouting: "The shopkeeper, "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", my master said, as many as you want!"

Both of them asked "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", but the shopkeeper was surprised.

Although arithmetic has a wide range of uses, it is generally rare to come to bookstores to buy "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic". Those who have just entered the imperial examination may want to understand it, but because it is not important, those who are not rich usually borrow it and will not buy it with their own money. After all, the exam Can't take the exam, and no one values ​​it.

As for the accountant director, this is to learn from a teacher, and the young lady of a wealthy family will also be taught by her mother before she gets married.

The shopkeeper of Qiuzhi Study does not know how many copies he can sell in a year. Compared with the Four Books and Five Classics, poems, songs, and novels, it can be said that few people care about them.

He couldn't understand why he was so nervous to buy "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" all of a sudden?

But as long as it is a business, there is no reason to push it out. He went to find the few books in the corner.

Unexpectedly...

"I'm sorry, everyone, there are only three copies. They are on a first-come, first-served basis. That little brother may have to look elsewhere." The shopkeeper handed the three copies of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" to the Confucian shirt master, and two officials. master.

The boy became anxious immediately, and his eyes turned around among the three, but he didn't dare to make a mistake after all, so he rushed out to look for other bookstores.

As soon as he left, several people came in one after another, asking about "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" and related books.

Some people who were looking for books in the bookstore asked wonderingly: "What's the matter, why did you buy "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic"?"

"It looks like they are all the officials, oh, by the way, isn't that the new Jinshi?"

"what?"

"Why do I have a familiar feeling." The shopkeeper of Qiuzhi Study stroked his beard and said.

"Shopkeeper, you forgot. Three years ago, when the Royal Palace recruited students for the exam, didn't they pass the exam? At that time, "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" was sold out. These are the remaining ones that I added later. !” Said the little two next to him.

"Ah, my memory, yes, why did it start again?"

The recruitment information of Dibao was not a secret. The entire book alley in the capital was a sensation. It was not difficult to find "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", and you could always borrow it everywhere.

The various algorithms in "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" do not have calculations and do not pay attention to the process.Some even read it, but don’t understand it, let alone how to do it.

The minimum requirement is to be a Jinshi. Naturally, the ability in policy theory is not bad, but the arithmetic is really worrying.

Computational science is different from policy theory, and it pays attention to the flexible application of spiritual science. If you don't understand it, it's useless to memorize the whole book.

Nowadays, whoever has mastered arithmetic seems to have obtained a customs clearance document leading to the Prince's Mansion.

"Why does His Royal Highness love arithmetic so much!" Everyone questioned their souls.

I don't know who got a copy of the test paper from the accounting office of the Royal Palace three years ago. I heard that it was bought at a high price from a scholar who used to refer to it, and it was like a treasure.

At that time, He Xichao didn't ask to take back the examination papers, so the scholars who took the written examination kept them, and now they can make a small fortune because of it.

However, when they saw the paper, their eyes almost turned black. The front part was simple, but the back part had the answer written beside it, and they didn't know how it came about.

Since I can't do it by myself, I can only share it and share it with everyone.

Here you copy a copy, I record a copy, and it doesn't take much time to write down the whole math paper, and soon almost everyone in Beijing will have a copy.

Naturally, not only the Jinshi who are about to sign up are paying attention, but also the family of powerful ministers and nobles is also trying to understand this paper and the various algorithms in the first ten chapters of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic".

Every year when new Jinshi are released in Chunwei, the major forces will always recruit or win over a few people. If someone emerges in the future, it will also be my help.

The prince's team thought it would be difficult to get in, but they opened up after thinking about it.

Prince Li's Mansion,

This is an excellent opportunity to infiltrate into the Prince's Mansion, Xiao Ming naturally will not miss it.

And because there are many talented people under his command, there will always be someone who knows more about mathematics. The answer to that piece of mathematics paper that has been circulated outside has been calculated by several people.As long as you teach the Jinshi who are inclined to them and let them take the exam, you can be sure if you think about it.

Let me ask, how can those poor families who have no background, no resources, and only rely on their own references learn such an algorithm that they have never been exposed to in just one month?

There is no competition at all!

"Brother's move looks very clever, but it's actually very stupid." Xiao Ming took the paper that already had the answer, sneered, and ordered, "Let them learn it quickly. As long as they learn it, I will reward you a lot." !"

The same thing happened in Prince Shun's mansion.

This is a relatively simple matter, it seems complicated.

He Xichao walked into Xie's residence, and the old housekeeper brought him all the way in front of Mr. Xie Ge.

In front of Mr. Xie Ge was the paper that Yu Yu copied from nowhere, and He Xichao saluted respectfully.

"This is done by the second child. He said that as long as he finds the right method, it is not difficult. Are you planning to use these questions for selection?" Xie Ge raised his head and asked.

"Yes, the scope of the topic has been given, and it is based on the first ten chapters of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic." He Xichao replied.

"Why do you have to use arithmetic to distinguish?" Xie Ge asked.

Mathematics is the foundation of all sciences, and he just wants to spread it.

But He Xichao naturally couldn't answer Mr. Xie Ge like that, and said: "Generally, people like this are smarter."

What kind of answer is this?

"Nonsense, Daqi doesn't pay much attention to arithmetic, and those who can win Jinshi are not proficient in it, let alone those from poor families. Now there is a lot of noise outside, and all governments and ministries are trying their best to study "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic". For what, you It should be clear, right? Xi Chao, I can be sure that after the final exam, those who can get the rankings are all people trained by each government, and the forces behind it are involved, and there are very few people who really don't want to get in touch with each other!"

To be honest, Xie Ge didn't understand how such an intelligent person as He Xichao would make such a mistake. This is an opportunity for others to sneak into the Prince's Mansion!

After all, Mr. Xie Ge has been in the cabinet for many years, and one can see what it will look like at a glance.

The original intention was good, but it was too naive.

"I'm afraid that none of the people you selected this time will be useful, and it will be troublesome when the time comes." Old Xie Ge reminded.

"Thank you teacher for your concern." He Xichao just smiled when he heard the words, he found a chair and sat down, and said unhurriedly, "The teacher also said that the first ten chapters of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" are not too difficult. Click it, study hard, and it will probably work.”

"Then someone needs to point it out. How can a poor family have this kind of connection?" Old Xie Ge said with a deep breath, "I guess someone under Prince Li and Prince Shun has successfully made this paper, and I am asking the people who come here to recruit it." Hurry up and learn, in a month, you can learn it completely."

"Well, enough." He Xichao smiled and nodded.

"You're still laughing!" Mr. Xie Ge glared at him, "It took so much effort to suppress Prince Li's influence before, and this time you personally offered the opportunity, I don't know what you think about it?"

He Xichao's smiling eyes curved even more when he heard this.

"Teacher, the people my Highness and I want to recruit are definitely not those forces cultivated by various parties. Even if they come from a poor family, they should be tenacious, never admit defeat, and they are the best among them! The subject of arithmetic is not just to distinguish The ranking is more of a test of their research spirit. It doesn’t matter if they don’t, and it doesn’t matter if no one gives advice, I will teach the class myself.”

He Xichao's eyes were bright: "Your worry, Yueshan Layman also sent someone to deliver a letter to me this morning, so I will hold an open class at Yueshan Academy, focusing on teaching the problem-solving methods of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic". Anyone can participate, so they are on the same starting line?"

"You teach it yourself?"

"Yes, as long as you don't admit defeat, then everyone will come and listen, and I promise to teach them!" He Xichao said confidently.

This statement sounds particularly arrogant, but it doesn't make people feel exaggerated at all when it comes to him.

Everyone knows that He Zhuangyuan has excellent knowledge and can be No. 1, but they don't know that his ability in arithmetic is even more amazing!

"As of today, the registration has ended, and a total of 84 people have participated. Nearly 20 of them have been investigated and can be clearly identified as other forces. I have been optimistic about it for a long time, and in the next lectures, I will observe them carefully secretly, and hope that these people will not disappoint me, and pass the exams of others, so that the Royal Palace can justifiably hire them." He Xichao said in a low voice With a smile, "Of course, if there is a dark horse coming out, it will be even more surprising."

"It seems that you have already selected the candidate, and the rest are just a sharpening stone. This exam is not a month away, but has already begun."

"Yes. Mathematics is a familiar but unfamiliar subject. The results of the final exam can be very intuitive to see their ability to master it in just one month, and whether they can quickly accept new things. Although cruel, but generally Those who react quickly and think quickly will perform better in dealing with government affairs in the future, especially in emergencies."

Speaking of this, He Xichao looked forward to it: "If there is no backer and no one else to guide me and just listen to my lectures, and the final grades can be higher than those who were trained by the forces behind, then those people must be hardworking and talented. Mr. Ren, who would you choose if you don’t choose him?”

"I'm still worrying too much." Mr. Xie Ge felt proud and a little uncomfortable when he heard it.

This kid has considered everything clearly, and it seems that he is a bit redundant as a teacher.

He Xichao seemed to hear the disappointment inside, and couldn't help laughing: "Teacher, you care about me, how can the students not understand. In fact, to tell you the truth, at the beginning, His Highness and I only thought about recruiting talented people and distinguishing them by mathematics. I didn't think too much about it. I didn't think of this method until I saw something wrong in the past few days of registration. I don't know if there are any mistakes? It's just that this is the first time to recruit talents in this way, and it will be more and more perfect in the future. "

"As long as the beginning of the article is good, it is a good thing. Yueshan Layman is willing to write to remind you, explaining that the king's move is praised by him." Xie Ge said here, and he couldn't help admiring, "You really know everything. Dare to do it!"

"This is His Highness's style." He Xichao said.

"It is indeed rare for a prince in the past to dare to break the stereotypes like the King of England. Once the canonization is over, the prince's status is lofty, but after all, there is an emperor above him. In the end, it was even more difficult than canonization, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it was difficult. Xi Chao, can you think about how to do it?"

"Don't look up, look down, and look far away. The top is a shelter from the wind and rain, and it is the most powerful backing. Only the bottom and the distance are where he can display his ambitions and be sharp and enterprising."

When He Xichao said this, he glanced at Mr. Xie Ge, and the corner of his mouth curled up: "The more timid you are, the easier it is to lose. We are never afraid of making mistakes. Even if the recruitment failed this time, someone will help clean up the mess."

Naturally, this person is only His Majesty the current Emperor.

So even though he knew that Xiao Hong's thinking was too simple and things would backfire, Emperor Tiangan didn't say anything.

With Xiao Hong's magnanimity and his bold and fearless way of doing things, when Emperor Tiangan made him the crown prince, he was ready to take care of him at any time.

Once worrying becomes a habit, there will be a balance between the most noble father and son in the world.

Xiao Hong's position as the crown prince will be secure.

Xie Ge listened to this and pondered for a while, then he didn't continue this topic, he just said: "Xiu Ning wrote."

He Xichao was slightly taken aback, a little surprised, but soon he asked: "Isn't the interval a little short this time? When I came back from Jiangzhou, I read the message he sent, saying that the task was almost completed, and I got it." It's only been a month since the letter of intent for the border trade of countries in the Western Regions..."

"You can read it yourself." Xie Ge took out a letter from the desk drawer.

It had already been dismantled, so He Xichao took it out and looked it over quickly.

"He's coming back?"

"Ah."

He Xichao continued on, and then frowned: "The Huns know."

"No matter how much Xiu Ning acts in secret, it's not difficult for someone who wants to inquire about it if he shuttles between various royal courts."

He Xichao didn't know much about the border, so he was a little uncertain about what Xie Ge meant: "My nephew said that the Huns appeared in various countries recently, and the figure of the Hun prince was also seen among them. According to calculations, this happened two months ago. The news, he specially sent it back, did he suspect something?"

"Do you still remember what the old man told you about King Zhenbei?"

"Could it be possible..." He Xichao was greatly surprised, then frowned and asked, "Teacher, what is the current situation in the Zhenbei Palace?"