Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 162 It's okay, the imperial examination will be suspended

In the blink of an eye, it was evening.

Zhu Biao had almost rested, and as soon as he left the bedroom door, he saw Su Jing teaching Zhu Xi.

He walked over and saw that he was talking about the question Kaos asked.

"Niu Su, this question may seem complicated, but it's actually not that difficult after understanding the core."

Su Jing directly drew a grid on a sheet, of course, there are not as many as 99 rows and 99 columns.

"The chess pieces have to fill these squares, and then move towards the diagonal. As they move, there will inevitably be overlaps and chess pieces and vacant squares."

"At first glance, every time it moves, there is a large mess, and it seems impossible to distinguish."

"But if we divide these into black and white, the adjacent grids are distinguished by black and white."

While speaking, Su Jing turned the grid chart into a black and white grid.

"Now, look at the movement of these chess pieces again, Niu Su, have you found out any rules?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

Zhu Lu's eyes lit up and he said, "Master Su, the student understands that no matter how you move the chess pieces in the black grid, they cannot fall into the white grid, and the same goes for the chess pieces in the white grid."

Su Jing nodded and said: "That's right, this is the key to solving this problem, do you need me to continue talking?"

Zhu Wei shook his head and said, "No need, Master Su, the students want to solve it by themselves."

"Well, then you can try it yourself."

Su Jing smiled and said, he is still clear about Zhu Wei's strength, and after understanding this point, the next steps should not be difficult.

Looking up, Su Jing saw Zhu Biao who was in a daze.

"What's the matter, Niu Yi? Are you still asleep?"

Su Jing asked with a smile.

Zhu Biao shook his head and said, "No, I just listened to it just now, but I still don't understand it very well."

Don't pretend to understand if you don't understand.

Zhu Biao didn't have any other ideas because his younger brother Zhu Wei was smarter than him in solving problems.

Compared with his suspicious father, Zhu Biao's belly is still much bigger.

"It's okay, your brother Niu Su is really talented in this area."

Su Jing said, it can be regarded as the truth, and it can also be regarded as comfort.

"Master Su, I have solved it."

Zhu Wei suddenly said excitedly.

After Su Jing pointed out the key point, Zhu Xi's solution to the problem was also unimpeded.

Su Jing took Zhu Wei's problem-solving process and looked at it. Indeed, the thinking was clear and the answer was correct.

"Well, that's right."

Su Jing nodded, and then handed the answer sheet written by Zhu Wei to Zhu Biao: "Next time you write a letter and go home, please take it back with you."

Although Zhu Biao didn't say the meaning of Kaos' question to Su Jing, Su Jing could probably know it.

Romans, there have indeed been many masters of mathematics in history.

Some exam questions are half for communication and half for learning from each other.

Zhu Biao took it, and looked at the steps of solving the problem carefully, with a strange expression on his face.

Because the solution to this problem is much simpler than he imagined.

A chessboard with 99 rows and 99 columns, the grids are filled with black and white.

The odd-numbered lines start with black, and there are 50 lines in total.

The even-numbered lines start with white and there are 49 lines in total.

There are 50 black grids and 49 white grids in each row of odd numbers.

There are 49 black characters and 50 white grids in each row of even numbers.

Therefore, the number of black grids in odd-numbered rows is 50x50 or 2500.

The number of even-numbered black grids is 49x49, that is, 2401.

Therefore, when the chess pieces in the black grid move in odd and even numbers, there will be at least 2500 minus 2401, which is 99 pieces.

The number of white grids in odd-numbered rows is 50x49, that is, 2450.

The number of even-numbered white grids is also 50x49, a total of 2450.

The two are exactly equal, and naturally there can be no vacancy during the move.

In this way, at least there are no chess pieces in 99 grids.

It didn't take Zhu Biao much effort to understand that the amount of calculation for this question is not large, it just requires a little thinking.

"I see, Master Su."

Zhu Biao nodded, with a proud look on his face.

The more powerful Su Jing is, the more proud he is as his student, and the more powerful his younger brother is, the more proud he is as a big brother.

"By the way, Master Su, can you also give a question?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing.

This Kaos had asked two questions, Zhu Biao thought that Su Jing should return it.

Kaos, a Roman, used these strange questions to test Su Jing, so he couldn't solve them unilaterally.

"Niu Yi, I can't see that you are quite competitive."

Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and joked.

Zhu Biao immediately replied: "Mr. Su, as a member of the Ming Dynasty, the student is naturally not willing to fall behind that Rome. Besides, Mr. Su's knowledge is far superior to that of Kaos. Naturally, he wants to repay the past."

Although Zhu Biao is lenient most of the time, Kaos is a Roman after all.

This sense of national pride Zhu Biao is still very strong.

"Okay, then I will also give a question."

Su Jing smiled and nodded, then searched in her mind.

What question is more appropriate?

Judging from the questions Kaos posed, the difficulty is not particularly exaggerated, it can only be regarded as some basics.

Of course, this is for Su Jing, a modern person who has experienced nine years of compulsory education, three years of high school and four years of university.

In the Ming Dynasty, the difficulty of such a topic was not bad.

After a brief thought, Su Jing decided to come up with a sixth grade Olympiad problem.

"Niu Yi, take some paper and take notes."

Su Jing said to Zhu Biao.

"Yes, Master Su."

Zhu Biao immediately sat down and picked up the brush.

Su Jing said: "The content of the topic is like this. There are three grasslands with areas of 5, 15, and 24 mu respectively. The grass on the grasslands is equally thick and grows equally fast.

第一块草地可供10头牛吃30天，第二块草地可供28头牛吃45天，问第三块地可供多少头牛吃80天?”

After Su Jing finished speaking, Zhu Biao also finished memorizing the topic.

In general, the stem of this question is not complicated, it is just a question of eating grass.

There are not many variables, but if you really want to make it, you still need a little thinking.

"Remember it."

"Yes, Master Su."

Zhu Biao put away this topic, and prepared to take it back with the next reply.

Niu Yi on the side asked: "Master Su, can I try to solve this problem too?"

"of course."

Su Jing nodded and said, "But now we have to go eat."

In the private room of Jinling Hotel, the three of Su Jing were simply eating a small hot pot.

It's late autumn, and it's really pleasant to eat hot pot around the stove.

Fresh mutton is cut into thin slices and rinsed in a clear soup pot, even if it is not dipped in anything, it is extremely delicious.

When the yellow bean curd is rinsed in the red soup pot, it immediately envelops the spicy and delicious flavor, making people eat it heartily.

"Master Su, this mandarin duck pot is very ingenious."

Zhu Biao looked at a pot divided into red and white halves, and thought it was a brilliant idea to have both flavors.

The idea of ​​mandarin duck pot was naturally proposed and implemented by Su Jing.

Not only in Jinling Hotel, but also in restaurants that serve hot pot, all are vying to follow suit.

There is no way, people's tastes are different, this way of eating two flavors in one pot naturally became popular immediately.

Of course, for most people, red soup is better.

Because heavy physical labor will take away a lot of salt and energy from the body, the heavy oil and heavy salt in the red soup pot meet their needs.

Oil and salt were precious things in ancient times.

"Haha, the wisdom of diet, that is infinite."

Su Jing smiled and cooked another piece of mutton.

Not to mention, the mutton from the Ming Dynasty is of high quality and very tasty.

In an era without technology and hard work, pure natural food tastes purely natural.

"Master Su, when I go home this time, the students heard that next year the emperor will announce to the world that the imperial examinations will be held again."

While speaking, Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.

The matter of the imperial examination has always been remembered in Zhu Biao's heart.

"Oh, that's alright."

Su Jing nodded and continued eating.

Zhu Biao asked: "Master Su once said that there is no way to solve the disadvantages of stereotyped imperial examinations to get officials?"

"Is there any way to do this? Didn't I tell you why it couldn't be changed?"

Su Jing said lightly, not caring at all.

Zhu Biao put down his chopsticks and said to Su Jing, "The students think that if it is true what Master Su said, it would be better not to reopen the imperial examination."

Although the imperial examination for the eight-legged official is to select talents for the Ming Dynasty and assist the Zhu family to govern the world.

But the consequence of what Su Jing said is to hinder the development of science.

Without scientific development, productivity cannot be improved.

If productivity cannot be improved, various problems and even demise of Daming are inevitable.

Therefore, at this moment, Zhu Biao made such remarks.

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Su Jing stopped his chopsticks, raised his head and recalled, "It's okay, this time the imperial examination should not be very good, it is estimated that it will be next year, and then it will stop."

As for the historical knowledge of the imperial examination, Su Jing happened to know something about it.

Especially during the period when Zhu Yuanzhang was in power in the Ming Dynasty.

The imperial examination had just been reopened at the beginning, and the first batch of scholars selected had poor results and had little ability to deal with practical affairs.

With a big wave of his hand, Lao Zhu immediately stopped the imperial examination.

According to Su Jing's memory, it seems that it took almost ten years before the imperial examination was resumed.

This is also the reason why after Su Jing told Zhu Biao about the disadvantages of the imperial examination, he did not rush to discuss any reform measures.

It's still early.

However, when these words fell into Zhu Biao's ears, it became very shocking.

What is next year only?
This imperial examination hasn't started yet, is it coming to an end?

Su Jing actually has such an ability to predict the future?

"Mr. Su, the students don't understand why the imperial examination has not started yet, why does Mr. Su know that this time the imperial examination will not pass?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing, the doubt on his face was not concealed at all.

Su Jing continued to eat the hot pot, and said lightly: "Well, you will know when the time comes, anyway, next year will be very soon."

Su Jing couldn't explain anything.

You can't tell Zhu Biao that he read it in a history book.

It's better to leave some suspense, and it will be revealed naturally at that time.

Hearing Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao didn't continue to ask.

If the imperial examination cannot continue, it would be considered a good thing, at least the harm that Su Jing mentioned about taking an official position due to stereotyped writing can come later.

There is also a lot more time to think about ways to improve.

"By the way, Niu Yi, I've almost finished the telescope your father asked me to make. You can send someone to send it back."

Su Jing suddenly thought that the telescopes he made these days were enough, so he raised his mouth directly.

"On behalf of my father, I would like to thank Master Su."

Zhu Biao said immediately.

Su Jing waved his hand and said: "No need to be like this, I know the usefulness of these telescopes, it can be regarded as my contribution to Daming."

"Su Shi Gaoyi."

Zhu Biao praised again.

Su Jing was helpless, Zhu Biao had such a temper, and he couldn't persuade him.

Forget it, Gao Yi is Gao Yi.

Soon, the three of them finished their dinner and left the Jinling Hotel, and it was getting late.

The wind in late autumn is very cool.

Pedestrians on the street are also sparse at this point, and few can be seen.

The fallen leaves are flying, and the dark road is very bleak.

"hurry up."

Su Jing said to Zhu Biao and Zhu Wei, and wrapped himself up by the way.

However, Zhu Biao stopped at an alley because he saw two people.

To be precise, they were two beggars.

One old and one young, all covered in clothes, just two clothes full of holes, and two broken bowls in front of them, and there was nothing in the bowls.

Even in Lishui County, beggars cannot be eliminated.

No way, this is the world.

Zhu Biao walked up to the two of them, stretched out his hand and took out an ingot of silver from his pocket, about to put it into the broken bowl.

However, before he could take it out completely, Su Jing stopped him: "Don't give it."

"why?"

Zhu Biao was a little puzzled.

Su Jing in his impression was very kind-hearted.

Su Jing said lightly: "You have given too much."

After finishing speaking, Su Jing took out a few copper plates from his cuff and put them directly into the broken bowl.

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, master!"

The old beggar immediately knelt down towards Su Jing, he was quite excited.

It's very difficult to get money in this autumn.

Most of the kind-hearted people give them food such as steamed buns.

"too much?"

Zhu Biao was puzzled.

Su Jing explained: "Niu Yi, do you still remember what I told you, wealth is something that requires corresponding abilities."

"If you give them this ingot of silver, the two of them will have their bodies exposed tomorrow."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Biao's face also changed suddenly.

"Master Su, it should be more than that."

Zhu Biao said with some disbelief.

After all, today's Ming Dynasty has unified the land of China. This kind of thing should only happen during times of war.

Su Jing had long expected that Zhu Biao would have this question, and said, "Then you go with me first, and you will know later."

After speaking, Su Jing pulled Zhu Biao and Zhu Wei away from the street.

However, they didn't really leave, they just hid at the corner at the end of the street, looking at the two beggars.

As the three of them left, two young and strong beggars immediately walked towards the two beggars, one old and one young.

Although the distance was a bit far, Zhu Biao could still clearly see that the few copper coins that Su Jing had donated just now were directly snatched away by the two new beggars.

The scene in front of him made him extremely shocked.

Under the rule of Ming Dynasty, even if there were beggars, there was such a thing among beggars!
His anger rose immediately, and he wanted to rush out to settle accounts with the two new beggars.

However, Su Jing's words immediately calmed him down:
"Niu Yi, if you want to go out now, they will be the only ones who are unlucky."

(End of this chapter)