In the downtown area of Xifang, the people who were wandering around avoided both sides one after another, followed by three horses and rushed out.

An old man with gray hair and a purple robe rode on a tall horse, galloping wildly. The left and right accompanied the people who shouted loudly, driving away the people in the street.

When the horses rushed over, Zong Xiu was standing on the side of the road, only to feel a gust of wind blowing in front of him, and when he reacted, the three people and three horses had already rushed across the long street.

"I'll go, who is this, I almost killed Lao Tzu."

Zong Xiu wiped the sweat on his forehead in shock, he was almost hit by a horse just now.

If you look at the people nearby, everyone is no better.

The three horses came too fast, and everyone hurriedly avoided them, and even crashed directly into the nearby stalls in embarrassment.

"It's Wei Gong who just passed?"

"Lord Wei Gong entered the palace overnight, is there going to be a war again?"

"Who knows. Hey~ It's really a war, and it's us ordinary people who suffer. ”

“……”

The people who have lived in Chang'an City for a long time recognize the person who has just galloped on horseback, and they also have a lot of discussions.

When Zong Xiu heard the word 'Wei Gong', his heart moved: "That old man just now is Wei Gong Li Jing?" Is it ......?"

Daming Palace!

Although it is night, the Daming Palace is still brightly lit.

Li Shimin and the eldest grandson Wujian sat on the south-facing eight-treasure chair with solemn expressions.

There are more than a dozen round benches of golden silk nanmu on both sides of the palace, and the eldest grandson Wuji, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Cheng Biting Jin, Li Shiji, etc., are sitting iron buddies who fight the world with Lao Li.

In the center of the palace, a wooden shelf resembling a drawing board hangs a piece of rice paper full of strange symbols.

Kong Yingda, the priest of the country, stood next to the shelf, and his mouth was like a river.

If Zong Xiu was here, he would be surprised: "What's the situation?" Isn't this talking about Arabic numerals? ”

It's a pity that Jong-su is not here.

In the Daming Palace, Li Shimin and his wife, as well as most of the twenty-four princes, were staring at the rice paper tightly, listening to Kong Yingda's retelling of what the newly appointed assistant teacher of arithmetic in the country said in the afternoon.

Kong Yingda gushed endlessly, from the Arabic numerals from 0 to 9, to the 'equation for summating the proportional number series', and then to the application of the ninety-nine multiplication table......

By the time Kong Yingda finished speaking, his mouth was already dry.

"Your Majesty! This is all Zong Xiu said, Weichen was stupid, lest he forget it tomorrow, so he entered the palace overnight and reported the matter to His Majesty. ”

Kong Yingda licked her lips and looked excited.

Guozi has produced talents, and his sacrificial wine will naturally be rewarded by His Majesty.

And now it's not just talent that's coming out!

It's a new kind of number that can replace the written symbol!

The writing is simple, easy to learn and understand, this is comparable to the merit of Cangjie calligraphy, will His Majesty give less reward?

After Kong Yingda finished reporting what Zong Xiu talked about in class word for word, he stood on the right side of the easel, his expression was respectful and excited, and his whole body trembled slightly.

Li Shimin looked at the eldest grandson Wuji, and then looked at the eldest grandson Wuji, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Li Shiji and others......

Originally, tonight he was looking for these iron buddies from the past, in addition to reminiscing about the past, there were important things to discuss, but he didn't expect everyone to say a few words, and he heard the guard's report: "The prince of the country is asking for a meeting outside the palace, saying that he wants to hear the heavens about the big things." ”

Originally, Lao Li didn't plan to see him.

After all, a country oversees the sacrificial wine, and what big things can be reported.

In the end, it was the eldest grandson Wujian who said: "Your Majesty, since Kong Saijiu is here, it won't take much time to see you." ”

And then that's it......

Lao Li and his wife and more than a dozen high-ranking and powerful princes listened to Kong Yingda's class for half an hour.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think?" Lao Li pointed to the numbers on the rice paper, his voice was flat, and he couldn't hear joy or anger.

Wei Zheng was the first to get up: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this symbol is simple to write, easy to learn and easy to understand, if it can be popularized, it should be a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty." ”

Fang Xuanling also got up and said: "Your Majesty, although arithmetic is despised by scholars all over the world, it is the foundation of the country. With this number, it will greatly improve the management of the household department in the world, and the minister thinks that this son should be rewarded. ”

Li Shiji stroked his beard and said with a smile: "As soon as this number comes out, the logistics officers in our army will enjoy happiness in the future." Haha, Your Majesty, Guozijian has a big talent this time. ”

Wei Chi Jingde laughed even more: "Your Majesty, this Zongxiu is a bit interesting, hey, I want to go to Guozijian to make up for what I just said." ”

Everyone is an iron buddy who fights the world with Lao Li, and they are used to hip-hop on weekdays, so they will have private gatherings, and they will talk freely and say anything.

Lao Li nodded with satisfaction, he didn't expect that he would hook a fold casually, and he would really hook a big fish.

In the year of the weak crown, the number created with words and writing, if such talents are left in the people, it is really a loss for Datang.

More than a dozen national princesses, you say a word, I say a word, and it is lively. Only Cheng Yanjin didn't say a word, his hands were still clenched into fists, his facial features were hideous, and the beard on his chin shook and trembled, as if he was sulking.

The eldest grandson Wujian saw it in his eyes, and couldn't help but joke: "Lu Gong, why are you here?" ”

As soon as the queen mother spoke, everyone's eyes looked at Cheng Yanjin.

Yu Chi Jingde and Cheng Yanjin sat close to each other and said with a smile: "What's wrong with Old Cheng?" But the braincase hurts when you listen to it? ”

Everyone burst into laughter, and everyone knew that Cheng Yanjin's knowledge was not high, and his arithmetic was even worse.

Li Shimin even ridiculed: "Zhijie, why don't you go back and personally issue a holy decree, and let Zong Xiu come to your house to make up for your arithmetic?" ”

Cheng bit Jin and got up, and shouted angrily: "Your Majesty, brothers, you talk first, I still have something to do, so I will leave first." ”

After Cheng Yanjin finished speaking, he really brushed his sleeves away, scolding while walking.

"Damn bastard, see if I don't peel you!"

"Forehead ......"

Lao Li and the other princes all looked at each other, not knowing what madness Cheng Yanjin had committed, but they didn't blame him.

After all, no matter what, Lao Cheng has the capital to play a scoundrel.

Not to mention that when Cheng Yanjin was the [Demon King of the Great Virtue Son of Heaven] in Wagangzhai, they all worked under Lao Cheng, just relying on Lao Cheng and Lao Li to fight the world together, and saved Lao Li three times, just with this rescue work, it is enough to make Lao Li remember it for a lifetime.

Lao Li is not a widow-like king, seeing Cheng Biting Jin leaving in a huff, he discussed the matter of numbers with everyone.

"Talented, talented. It's a pity that the words are a little ugly. ”

"Hehe, what are you afraid of ugly words, my words are not much better."

"Young man, Xu is writing too urgently, he was already in the Guozijian, and he went back to let him go to the book to find a master to practice."

“……”

Everyone chatted a few more words, and then heard Jin Wuwei's voice from outside the hall: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei is already outside the palace." ”