Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 144 The Origin of Tang Number

"quill?"

After a long time, all the people came to their senses, and they all exclaimed in amazement.

"Let's eat first, let's have a full stomach, and I will explain it to you carefully."

Everyone began to eat.

The big goose stewed with Chunmei and Chunlan tastes very good.

Let everyone whet their appetites.

After lunch, the boiled goose feathers have also been dried in the sun.

The reason why Li Gen asked Chunmei and Chunlan to boil the goose feathers in boiling water.

One is for disinfection, and the other main reason is that the boiled goose feathers will become more tenacious and elastic.

Li Gen took a goose feather.

Take out Cheng Yaojin's knife, specially crafted by the Ministry of Industry.

In this era, being able to create such a small knife has exceeded Li Gen's expectations.

Li Yuan and Kong Yingda stared at Li Gen without turning their eyes.

Changle and Wu Zhao also looked curious and expectant.

Carefully remove the fluff at the base of the goose feathers.

Li Gen began to sharpen the nib.

This is a proper technical job.

After several failures, Li Gengang managed to make a satisfying quill pen.

"Lele, dip in the ink and try it out, don't use too much force!"

Chang Le happily took the quill, and Wu Zhao took the ink with a shake.

"Sister, ink..."

Chang Le spread out the paper, dipped it in ink, and started writing.

In an instant, Kong Yingda and Li Yuan's eyes widened.

Is that okay?

The handwriting written by Changle with a quill pen is about the same size as the handwriting engraved by Li Gen.

Li Yuan and Kong Yingda took a deep breath, they both knew that once the quill came out.

However, ink and paper are greatly saved.

What's more, look at Chang Le's writing speed.

This is much faster than writing with a brush.

"Wu Zhao, this is for you."

Li Gen quickly made another quill and handed it to Wu Zhao who was beside him.

"Thank you, Master!"

Wu Zhao happily took the quill, sat opposite Changle, took a piece of rice paper, and began to write.

Kong Yingda's eyes widened again in an instant.

This girl is actually writing about Spring River Flower and Moonlight Night!
And it's done in one go!
Talent!
It's a pity, it's a girl!

When it was learned from Li Gen that the girl was the second daughter of the governor of Jingzhou, the warrior Xun.

Kong Yingda couldn't help but glanced a few more times.

She can stay, presumably has a lot to do with the Supreme Emperor.

After all, Kong Yingda, one of the Eighteen Scholars of the Qin Palace, is very clear about the friendship between the warrior Xun and the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan.

Li Gen, who became smoother and smoother, sharpened the tip of the pen faster and faster.

After the goose feathers of the two big geese are consumed, there are 52 finished products.

"Can the old man take two quills?"

Kong Yingda's words made Li Gen nod with a smile and said.

"Master Kong can take whatever you want, and the juniors will continue to make it tomorrow. Although this kind of quill pen can write fast, the production cost is low, and it saves paper."

"It also has its own shortcomings, that is, its durability is far inferior to that of a writing brush, but the younger generation feels that those advantages are enough to make up for this shortcoming!"

"One day, the younger generation will make a durable dip pen!"

Kong Yingda carefully put away the two quill pens.

For Li Gen's continuous surprises, Li Yuan felt that he was completely acceptable.

After drinking a cup of tea.

Li Gen and Kong Yingda walked to the college.

The two walked into the college and found that the college was quiet.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and went straight to the school.

Hey!
Li Gen looked into the school.

There is a stack of books on each desk.

Who is this so active?I also blame myself for forgetting to distribute the books in the No. [-] dormitory in the morning.

"Dean, Ling Wu found that there are fifty sets of books in the No. [-] dormitory, presumably the dean prepared them for us."

"Dean, Ling Wu, as the squad leader of the school, decided to distribute the books to everyone."

Chai Lingwu stood up and said.

Li Gen nodded with a smile and said.

"Your squad leader, what you did today is worthy of both praise and criticism."

"The reason for the praise is that he is very motivated and can think of what the dean thinks!"

"Everyone knows why you still criticize him?"

There was silence in the school, and all the young men were silent.

"The dean criticized him because he made the decision and distributed the books to everyone without the permission of the two deans."

"Squad leader Chai Lingwu, do you understand what the principal said?"

Chai Lingwu blushed, lowered his head, and spoke.

"Principal, Ling Wu understands that he will never make decisions on his own and touch things in the academy again."

Li Gen nodded with a smile, took out fifty quill pens, and asked Chai Lingwu to distribute them to everyone.

Chai Lingwu took the quills and immediately began to distribute them.

Li Gen briefly talked about how to use the quill pen and precautions.

It made a group of young men flush with excitement on their cheeks.

"In the first class below, I invite Dean Kong to tell you about "The Analects of Confucius."

When Master Kong was teaching, Li Gen also moved a stool and sat on the aisle of the school.

These teenagers have all read some books more or less.

Otherwise, you will not be admitted to the college.

Master Kong is worthy of being a great Confucian of the generation. When talking about "The Analects of Confucius", there is no need to read books at all.

All kinds of Confucian classics are hand-picked.

Let Li Gen also listen with relish.

Master Kong spoke for half an hour in one class.

According to the time agreed with Li Gen in advance, Master Kong announced that the get out of class would be dismissed, and there would be a quarter of an hour break between classes.

Young men go to the toilet, and they can also take a walk in the college to exercise their limbs.

Li Gen found that more teenagers were flipping through books.

This made Li Gen very pleased.

Li Gen and Master Kong returned to the room where they were resting. (For the convenience of everyone to read, we will collectively refer to it as the office from now on.)
Kong Yingda was surprised when Li Gen picked up a black wooden board.

He didn't know why Li Gen painted the board black.

(Remarks, don’t doubt the wisdom of the ancients. Our ancestors discovered and started using paint thousands of years ago. The history of paint has a history of more than 500 years!)
"Dean Kong, the juniors use it as a teaching tool, it is practical and simple!"

Seeing the puzzlement in Master Kong's eyes, Li Gen explained.

"Use it as a teaching tool?"

The doubtful look on Kong Yingda's face became more intense.

Li Gen smiled and explained to Master Kong the function and benefits of the blackboard.

And take out the homemade chalk and write a few words on the blackboard.

call!
Kong Yingda's complexion flushed with excitement, and her breathing became short of breath.

The white chalk and handwriting are perfectly presented on the black wooden board.

Today, in less than a day, Li Gen brought him one surprise after another!
Be a great Confucian!
Kong Yingda knows very well that whether it is the use of quill pens, blackboards, or chalk, the promotion effect on teaching is too great.

What made him even more unexpected!
Li Gen's first class was so shocking to everyone.

Not only a young man, but also dumbfounded!
Kong Yingda couldn't sit still anymore.

He stood up, fixed his eyes on the blackboard, ten weird symbols that he had never seen before!
Li Gen smiled and looked at the young men who looked shocked.

"Students, Your Majesty specially asked me to open this No. [-] Scholar Academy."

"As the dean, I naturally hope that among you, everyone can be the top student in high school."

"However, there is only one top scholar in the imperial examination every year, but today's emperor urgently needs talents from various fields."

"The ten numbers on the blackboard today will be called Tang numbers from now on!"

"Everyone has come into contact with more or less, "Zhou Bi Suan Jing", "Nine Chapters of Numeracy", "Sea Island Suan Jing", "Five Cao Suan Jing", "Sun Tzu Suan Jing", "Five Cao Suan Shu", " Mathematics" and other arithmetic books."

"In a few days, these books will be printed and distributed for everyone to study."

"The reason why these numbers are written on the blackboard is to let everyone know and learn first."

"Because using these numbers and learning with those arithmetic textbooks, the calculation speed will not only be faster and more convenient, but also the efficiency will be improved. At the same time, it will be much more convenient to use these numbers to keep accounts, count items, and calculate materials!"

"........."

Li Gen talked eloquently, and Kong Yingda and a group of young men listened very carefully.

"The number one scholar in the imperial examination is certainly beautiful, but it is also a pride in life to obtain the Mingjing and the Jinshi."

"However, Datang also urgently needs professionals such as arithmetic and law. So I decided after discussing with Director Kong."

"Use one to three months to discover everyone's interests and strengths."

"Dean Kong and I both hope that the first batch of students from our Zhuangyuan College will be able to take the imperial examination next year."

"I also encourage everyone to apply for professional subjects such as Fa, Mingshu and Mingshu."

Li Gen's words made Kong Yingda nod in satisfaction.

"Students, Dean Kong and I hope that everyone can learn something, and learn something, and I hope that you can use what you learn in the future!"

When Li Gen's words fell to the ground, there was a burst of warm applause from the school.

"Okay, now the formal class begins..."

...............

When Kong Yingda left the academy, he looked excited for a long time.

Sitting in the carriage, Kong Yingda went straight to Chang'an City.

By the time Kong Yingda arrived at the palace, it was already dusk.

"Your Majesty, Master Kong please see me!"

Li Shimin smiled and nodded after listening to the words of Li Delu, the chief servant.

"Let Master Kong wait for me in the imperial study, I will be there later!"

Today is the opening day of Zhuangyuan Academy, and Li Shimin has always felt regretful that he was not able to go to the academy to witness it with his own eyes.

When Kong Yingda came, Li Shimin knew that Li Gen must have made another amazing move.

Li Shimin left Ganlu Hall and walked quickly to the imperial study.

"Sir, see Your Majesty!"

"Zhongda, please sit down!"

Li Shimin stepped into the imperial study room, smiled and motioned for Kong Yingda to take a seat.

"Zhongda, the school starts today, Zhongda must have worked hard!"

"Your Majesty is serious. It is His Majesty who has worked hard. Your Majesty, today His Majesty has brought me a great surprise. I think His Majesty will be very happy."

"That's why I left the academy and went straight to the palace."

After listening to Kong Yingda's words, Li Shimin Longyan said happily.

"Zhongda, what's the surprise? Come with me quickly!"

Kong Yingda carefully took out the two quill pens from the sleeves.

Li Shimin took the quill and looked at it repeatedly.

Although there were many guesses in his mind, Li Shimin did not expect that this is a pen that can write.

"Your Majesty, this is a quill pen, made by His Highness himself. Your Highness, use this quill pen to write on the spot. This quill pen is several times faster than a brush when used, and it saves more ink. and paper."

Li Shimin listened to Kong Yingda's words.

Immediately, he spread out the rice paper, dipped it in the ink, held the quill pen in his hand, and began to write.

"Your Majesty, the posture of holding a quill pen is different from that of a writing brush!"

Kong Yingda gave some pointers, and Li Shimin grasped the key points.

Although it feels a little awkward, but when I start writing.

Li Shimin couldn't stop being surprised in an instant.

"Okay, okay, that's great!"

"With this quill pen, many young men in my Tang Dynasty will no longer worry about not being able to afford a brush."

"As Zhongda said, this pen is convenient to write and saves paper and ink. My heart is very comforting, my heart is very comforting!"

Li Shimin asked carefully about the method of making the quill.

Because Kong Yingda has been researching carefully, and it is very simple to make a quill, so Kong Yingda told Li Shimin how to make it in detail.

At the same time, don't forget to tell, be sure to cook in boiling water for about a quarter of an hour.

Li Shimin remembered all of them in his heart, and asked again, is there any other surprises?
"Your Majesty, don't worry! The eavesdropping minister, speak slowly one by one!"

.........

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

Chang'an County Government and Wannian County Government, the drums of the curfew sounded.

In the imperial study room, Li Shimin was still concentrating on listening to Kong Yingda's story.

"Your Majesty, the empress told me that the dinner has been reheated three times."

"Oh, bring the dinner to the imperial study and tell the imperial to prepare more. I want to book with Master Kong and have dinner in the imperial study."

Soon the dinner was delivered to the imperial dining room.

"Zhongda, let's have dinner first. After dinner, Zhongda will continue to talk to me!"

Li Shimin was so happy.

Apart from the original, his child's ability has been discovered almost.

Who knows, the ability in him is simply impossible to fathom.

In just this short day, she was as calm as Kong Yingda, and she was so excited that she burst into tears several times.

Li Shimin ate very fast because he wanted to listen to Kong Yingda talking about roots and school affairs.

Kong Yingda chewed and swallowed slowly.

After Li Shimin was full, he kept staring at Kong Yingda, and he was too embarrassed to urge him, hurry up, hurry up!
Feeling Li Shimin's eager anticipation, even a slightly fiery gaze.

Kong Yingda had to interrupt her meal, and at worst, she would go home and eat another steamed cake.

After half an hour!
Li Shimin was still unsatisfied, after listening to Kong Yingda's explanation.

"Zhongda, it's getting late, I will ask Jun Xian to take you back home."

Accompanied by Li Junxian, Kong Yingda left the Imperial Study Room.

Now Chang'an City has passed the curfew time.

Accompanied by Li Junxian, Kong Yingda can return to the mansion without hindrance.

(End of this chapter)