Chapter 6, Officially Appointed as the Magistrate of Jingyang
Sun Simiao treated Du Ruhui, but Du Ruhui's illness was beyond the reach of medicine and could only be managed through rest. If he did not survive the onset of the illness, he would have no choice but to watch helplessly as life slipped away.
"Remember to send me an official, preferably one who can govern the village for me," Li Zheng said
Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling were both indispensable aides, losing either one would be a great sorrow
Li Zheng let out a long sigh and said: "You say that I have become an official, but others are even happier than I am. What reason do I have to be happy?"
"Very well," Du Ruhui sighed, but he had already devised a plan for Li Zheng. Since he did not wish to enter the court as an official, and it was not acceptable for the Tang Dynasty to lose such a talent, it would be better to grant him an honorary title.
Is there hope? This message filled Li Shimin with excitement
"Really?!" Li Shimin immediately stood up and questioned.
The young eunuch bowed and replied, "It was Li Zheng who gave Du Shangshu a kind of medicine, claiming it to be a special remedy that would cure him immediately."
"Certainly," Du Ruhui nodded, almost forgetting to ask him why he had not come to the capital. He then said, "I have heard that you were expelled from the academy. Let me ask you, since you do not wish to pursue an official career, do you intend to live such a mediocre life for the rest of your days?"
Li Shimin's expression showed a hint of displeasure
Ah, ideals. Li Zheng looked up to the sky and said, "I used to have ideals."
Li Daxiong, it is time for you to find a wife for your son
Not too shabby, quite charming in appearance, act quickly to avoid being outbid
Your Majesty, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has reported that Li Zheng has solved all the problems of the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art
You are of a considerable age and cannot continue to raise a child alone; it is time to find a partner.
What to repair
Here are geometry, geometric progression, the Pythagorean theorem, polynomial equations, and so on
Changsun Wuji stood expressionless at the side: "... ..."
Do you also know about the Tui Bei Tu? Li Chunfeng was quite surprised by Li Zheng's words. The Tui Bei Tu was indeed created by himself and Yuan Tiangang, but it was only shown to Li Shimin. Very few people in the court were aware of the Tui Bei Tu, so how could a child from the countryside know about it
When Li Chunfeng returned to the Qintian Monitor, he shut himself inside to engage in intense cultivation, not even eating and refusing to see anyone.
Li Zheng took the book "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" from Li Chunfeng and began solving problems with a charcoal pencil he made himself. One problem after another, he calculated, and after one hour, Li Zheng had completed all nine problems in the "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art".
Du Ruhui watched as Li Chunfeng took the Nine Chapters on Mathematical Art back into his hands, his gaze fixed on Li Zheng's solution to the problem, as if he were entranced.
Alright! I promise you, but please refrain from using those strange characters to solve problems" Li Chunfeng's eyes were filled with fervor
Li Zheng, a small landlord from Jingyang, was indifferent to this matter
Li Zheng, Li Zheng, there is Li Zheng again. Li Er paced back and forth, muttering.
What is wrong
The research on numerology is akin to being possessed by a demon; when Yuan Tiangang saw Li Chunfeng, the walls and windows of his room were covered with topics.
Li Zheng's equation breaks through this bottleneck, allowing one to lift their gaze and see through the clouds to the bright moon.
The eunuch who issued the imperial decree smiled and said to Li Zheng: "Congratulations, young lord. Why do you still look so dejected?"
It is something you would not understand even if I told you
The young eunuch awkwardly smiled and left
What can a twelve-year-old child indeed do
... ...
Li Chunfeng? Li Zheng became somewhat interested, "You are the Li Chunfeng who co-authored the Tui Bei Tu with Yuan Tiangang?"
I believe that this child merely solved a problem, unraveling the situation at Yingshan, and there may be a master behind him assisting. Your Majesty, consider what a twelve-year-old child is capable of doing
As he spoke, Li Chunfeng took out a booklet and said, "Could you tell me how you solved the problem? If you do, I will give you this book on the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art as a gift."
It is merely an algebraic operation; you, Li Chunfeng, have not encountered the advanced mathematics problems of later generations
Do you not have any ideals? As a man, do you not wish to achieve great accomplishments?
It seems that my mastery of numerology is still far from perfection, and I truly feel unworthy of the title of a great master of numerology in the Tang Dynasty
Your Majesty! Another young eunuch has come to report that the illness of the Minister of War, Du Ruhui, has found a remedy
Your Majesty! A young eunuch has come to report.
What could cause a child to feel so despondent? Could it truly be the result of being expelled from school?
For Li Chunfeng, Li Zheng's problem-solving method is like opening the door to a new world
Not interested. Li Zheng turned his head to look at the house he had repaired in the distance
Li Chunfeng stepped forward and inquired: "I am the humble Daoist, Li Chunfeng"
I have heard of it" Li Zheng said without a second thought
Li Zheng taught Li Chunfeng the rules of arithmetic operations, making addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division much simpler, and also shared with him some equations and formulas
I want to build an elevator in the Himalayas
The value of this bottle of medicine may not be worth 30,000 guan to Li Zheng, but to myself, its value is certainly not so insignificant. This young man is clearly taking advantage of me, Du Ruhui pondered.
This official position is merely a title, serving only to preside over various matters in Jingyang County
"So there are so many wonderful algorithms." Li Chunfeng murmured to himself
However, how can this young man be so sullen at such a young age
Li Chunfeng stood in place for a long time, unable to speak
"Send the person here within three days," Li Zheng said
Could it be that there is indeed a master standing behind Li Zheng
On the second day, Li Shimin heeded the advice of Du Ruhui and appointed Li Zheng to the position of Jingyang Ling.
Is there anything else?" Li Zheng observed that the two had not yet left
I no longer require the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art; if you can arrange for an official to assist me, I will share with you my methods for solving problems
Is this ...? ... Is this kid looking down on the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art?
It was as if there were mountains beyond mountains and people beyond people; Li Chunfeng felt as though he stood before Li Zheng like a rustic villager who had never seen the world.
For Li Chunfeng, it was as if he had broken through a bottleneck; the original numerology was like being trapped inside a bottle
Li Shimin indeed somewhat believed in Changsun Wuji's assertions
The village was filled with cheers
What ideal
Upon receiving the imperial edict, Li Daxiong raised the edict in front of the onlooking villagers, his face particularly elongated with pride
Li Chunfeng reiterated his purpose, saying: "Child, I have reviewed your solution. That problem from the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art was posed by me, and I find your method of solving it quite remarkable"
The young eunuch said again: "It was indeed undone in front of Li Chunfeng."
Finding a daughter-in-law also depends on whether this young man wants one or not Li Daxiong grinned and looked around After looking around once more he exclaimed, "Oh, where is my son?"
Is it true that Doctor Sun has cured it
In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Shimin listened to Changsun Wuji's account, "Are you suggesting that Li Zheng has powerful supporters behind him?"
I noticed that there are a few young ladies in the neighboring village who are quite attractive