Chapter 9: Improvements in Primitive Arithmetic
Regarding the words of the two men at home, Ye Ning was completely oblivious, merely savoring this piece of poetry in silence
Ah? Are you going to sell the goods in person
With a mysterious smile, Qi Tian has already thought of a good way to collect the debt
Qi Tian explained in detail to Liu Ping the method of using the abacus, including how many bases it operates in
Liu Ping proudly demonstrated his skill in calculating with counting rods to Qi Tian
Here we are having fun
This is indeed ... ...
Ah?
Liu Ping said seriously
Good
Yun Niang was taken aback
Turning around, Qi Tian said solemnly to the two of them
Completed
The calculations performed by Qi Tian are merely simple numbers, easily discernible at a glance
Unfortunately, both Liu Ping and Yun Niang had expressions filled with discontent.
Liu Ping, who was standing by, was already stunned and said in astonishment
Liu Ping, where are the people you sent out
What are you doing
Moreover, how much more so for Qi Tian, who is of noble birth
I know a little
Then you can calculate it
It is slightly slower than a calculator, but the abacus is also a very useful tool
Turning to look at Ye Ning, Xiao Qing felt a chill in her heart
Liu Ping whispered to Qi Tian to discuss.
While speaking, he also casually calculated a few numbers and filled them into the ledger
Qi Tian drew a simple diagram of the structure of the abacus and handed it to Liu Ping
Despite the excellence of various industries, there is mutual respect among them
Ye Zhenguo, seeing that the plan to humiliate Qi Tianshi's literary works had failed, let out a long sigh and directly waved his sleeves to leave
Having received recognition from Ye Xiaoli, is this poem really that good
By the way, young master, how are we going to collect that one hundred thousand taels of silver? Now that we have let Du Xiang go, he is unlikely to pay us, isn't he
Father, this isn't copied, is it? I believe this is the first time I am hearing this poem.
What a sin
Indeed, I am not afraid of losing face! First, I will earn money and then marry a wife
Qi Tian pondered for a moment and suddenly recalled his identity as a spendthrift.
Qi Tian gave him a slap on the head, and then suddenly froze in place
After a long while, Ye Ning finally spoke up
Multiplication and addition are merely basic calculations applied in daily life
Stop stop stop
Ye Zhenguo and Ye Ning were both taken aback
Yun Niang's face flushed with embarrassment as she understood the meaning of Qi Tian. She twisted her delicate body and walked up to Qi Tian, burrowing into his embrace
Qi Tian felt as if a halo of Buddha light was about to emerge from the back of his head
"Wait a moment, how are the beams calculated, and what is the method used for the calculations?"
If not given? Then Du Tao's name will be ruined and spoiled
His knowledge is considered the foremost in the Ye residence
As expected, at this moment, Ye Ning was infatuated, her eyes filled with tenderness
However, they share a consensus that merchants represent the most despicable profession
Enduring hardship is the path to becoming a superior person. I am not engaged in business, but rather delivering resources to people in another way. This is an act for the country and the people! As the Buddha said, if I do not enter hell, who will?
Alas
Quite good
How come you cannot do arithmetic
After a long while, Ye Zhengguo's lips twitched as he said
Ye Xiaoli immediately came to his brother-in-law's defense
Iron-willed and resolute, for the nation and the people
This will surely captivate the young lady even more
Liu Ping was left speechless after hearing what everyone said
After Yun Niang poured a cup of tea for Qi Tian, she stood to the side and spoke softly
This is called mental calculation. As a courtesan, she frequently deals with money in her daily life, so she naturally calculates very quickly
It is not that he despises the counting rods, but this algorithm is indeed somewhat primitive
Upon seeing his father leave, Ye Xiaoli also wanted to catch a ride in a carriage, so he hurriedly chased after him
Red beans grow in the southern country, when spring arrives, they sprout a few branches, I hope you gather more of them, for this is the most poignant symbol of longing
Liu Ping quickly placed both hands on the table to prevent the wind from blowing in
Yes, quite good
Xiao Qing did not need to think at all to know what her young lady intended to do
Hurry back, the market hasn't closed at this hour yet
This object evokes the deepest longing, longing...
To deal with Du Tao, his goal is to eradicate evil completely
Qi Tian is too lazy to keep accounts; after all, it will be sufficient for him to review everything at the end.
Anyone who becomes a merchant is likely to be the subject of gossip among neighbors
Hey, you are quite good, come here
Qi Tian looked at him with a face full of displeasure
Transcribe the poetry and prose of Qi Tian
I am calculating, this is worth several tens of thousands of taels of silver, it will take a long time to compute
Is this kid putting on an act
Xiao Qing stood frozen in place, never having dreamed that Qi Tian could compose such poetry!
Xiao Qing, bring me paper and a pen
Of course, it is the counting rods, you see...
As the voice fell, this small courtyard also fell silent
Hurry and wave your hand, Qi Tian ordered Liu Ping, who was valiantly guarding the wooden stick against the strong wind.
In the morning when Qi Tian collected the grain, he instructed his men to record the prices of cotton and grain in the market
A hand gradually rearranged the counting pieces.
two hundred sixty-two
Let me draw a diagram for you, and you can find a carpenter to make it.
Is there something wrong
Calculating swiftly
Seeing that there was still available labor, Qi Tian immediately thought about how to sell goods tomorrow
Liu Ping hurriedly explained on the side
What is this, young master
I have been busy
Fart!
Oh ... ...
At the moment of explanation, a gust of wind blew, scattering the several wooden sticks placed in front of him
What is one hundred three plus one hundred thirty-two
I did not expect you to be so impressive
Liu Ping took out a wooden stick, broke it into several pieces, and arranged them on the ground
There are many more impressive aspects about me. By the way, can you do arithmetic?
I can do some.
Ye Ning had a face full of shyness, playing with the slightly wilted flowers in her hand
This is called an abacus. Let me explain it to you, and you should be able to understand it quickly...
Beauty, come sell goods with me tomorrow
Ye Xiaoli nodded seriously and recited the poem that Qi Tian had told him; his memory was excellent
Dad, wait for me, I also want to go out, sister, I am leaving first!
At this moment, only Ye Ning and Xiao Qing remained in the courtyard
Young master, are you able to calculate so quickly
The Liang Dynasty can be considered a relatively developed agrarian society
Where did that little rascal copy the poem from this time
Qi Tian was taken aback
... ...
On the other side, at this moment, Qi Tian was calculating the total accounts for the day.
It is evident that they do not fully believe what Qi Tian has said
Who the hell is counting and arranging several rows of sticks
Qi Tian patted his thigh
At this moment, Yunnang, who was serving tea and water, looked at Qitian with a gaze that held a few more nuances.
buying low and selling high, taking advantage of others' misfortunes, exploiting others without mercy
Merchants are the most disreputable; if you do this, the lord will come back and kill you when he finds out
What is the matter, young master
Yun Niang answered almost without any thought
Oh dear