The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 56 Don’t flatter us
Soon Zhu Biao appeared and took Zhu Yunwen and others away, and the others dispersed one after another.

Only then did Chen Jingke tell Zhu Xiongying what happened today.

But it was clear that the subject was too abstruse for him.

Chen Jingke could only simplify the problem and let him know roughly what was going on.

"If someone wanted to exchange a piece of paper for the rice in your hand, would you do it?"

Zhu Xiongying shook his head repeatedly: "That's definitely not possible."

"If this man told you that you could use this piece of paper to buy anything you wanted from him, would you accept the piece of paper?"

Zhu Xiongying hesitated for a moment and then said uncertainly: "If what he said is true, it doesn't mean that he can't give it a try."

Chen Jingke spread his hands and said, "Do you understand now?"

Zhu Xiongying suddenly realized it, but then he asked doubtfully: "But why doesn't Grandpa Huang not understand such a simple truth?"

Chen Jingke said: "Those who are in charge of the authorities are blind to the knowledge of others. When you make any major decisions in the future, you must listen to other people's opinions."

“Sometimes when others object, it’s not because they are short-sighted, but because they really see the shortcomings.”

"Just like Your Majesty, I pointed out the shortcomings of the treasure banknote. He was not angry, but decided to adopt it after weighing the pros and cons."

"As a monarch, you must know how to accept advice well."

Zhu Xiongying nodded and said: "Yes, I understand, and I will definitely not be an independent husband in the future."

A smile appeared on Chen Jingke's lips.

This kid is not bad.

After being in contact for a long time, he also grasped some of Zhu Xiongying's character.

For example, I particularly admire Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao.

There are some views that he cannot understand or accept.

Once you tell him that this is what your grandfather and your father did, he will immediately accept it.

Try a hundred spirits.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will deal with this matter next. You can go and have a closer look."

Zhu Xiongying was very moved, but also said in a disappointed tone: "I want to go to the main hall to study. I'm afraid I won't have time to go."

Chen Jingke chuckled and said: "It's simple, just tell His Majesty that you want to have a long experience."

Zhu Xiongying asked doubtfully: "Is it okay?"

"Trust me, yes."

Lao Zhu is not the kind of pedantic person, and he knows very well that you cannot read a good emperor through reading.

Zhu Xiongying would only be happy if he wanted to get involved in such a big thing as currency reform.

As for class, I don’t want to waste these three or two days.

Zhu Xiongying, who was still doubtful, took the time to talk to Zhu Yuanzhang about the matter the next day.

As expected, Lao Zhu agreed without saying a word and went to Ye Dui personally to tell him.

Ye Dui was not a corrupt scholar, so he naturally knew the benefits of practice, and agreed to modify the curriculum to make time for Zhu Xiongying.

After getting the desired result, Zhu Xiongying was not only happy, but also more convinced of Chen Jingke.

Chen Jingke has not been idle these days, so he took the time to write out the arithmetic book.

Then take it to find Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang was stumped just after opening the first page.

"What kind of symbol is this? Why have we never seen it before?"

Chen Jingke explained: "This is a numerical symbol. You see there is a comparison table here..."

"I learned this kind of numerals from a Hu merchant, and they are called Arabic numerals."

Looking at the comparison table, Zhu Yuanzhang easily understood the meaning of these numbers.

"Arabic numerals?"

"Yes, but this kind of number was not invented by the Arabs, but originated from Tianzhu."

Chen Jingke briefly talked about the origin of Arabic numerals.If it were anyone else, hearing this might not matter, but Zhu Yuanzhang was different.

He was surprised and said: "Then the Arab just spread the word and this number became his family's?"

Chen Jingke's heart moved and he decided to take the opportunity to teach Lao Zhu a lesson, so he sighed:

"Yes, that's how things are in the world. It doesn't matter who invented it. The right to speak is the most important."

"The Arabs built a great empire spanning thousands of miles, and what they say is the truth."

"It's not just the people of Tianzhu who have been robbed of the fruits of civilization."

"Egyptian, Persian and other civilizations were replaced by them."

Zhu Yuanzhang said in surprise: "A country spanning thousands of miles?"

Chen Jingke said: "Yes, it is much bigger than the current Ming Dynasty."

"Speaking of which, during the Tang Dynasty, the Central Plains Dynasty also competed with the Arab Empire for hegemony."

"Unfortunately, the elite Anxi Army of the Tang Dynasty led by Gao Xianzhi was betrayed by the vassal army, and its strength was ten times less than that of the Arabs."

"In the end, the army was defeated and the land of the Western Region was lost."

"Gao Xianzhi returned to the court to ask for help, but happened to encounter the Anshi Rebellion, and he was unjustly killed."

"Since then, the armies of the Central Plains Dynasty have never set foot in this area again."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and wanted to say something, but when his words came to his mouth, he changed to:

"What did he do in the past? Tell me about this Allah...Tianzhu number."

Chen Jingke laughed secretly in his heart. Lao Zhu was trying to hide it, but it was good that he could listen.

Tell him bit by bit about things other than the Ming Dynasty, and you won’t believe that he has no ideas.

Then he told Lao Zhu the Arabic... bah, Indian numbers and calculation symbols.

Calculation was done again.

Who is Zhu Yuanzhang? Naturally, he can see the convenience of this symbol at a glance.

After personally doing the calculations several times, I exclaimed:
"It's unbelievable that Fanbang can actually create such a good thing. It seems that we can't be too arrogant."

Chen Jingke greeted him graciously: "Your Majesty is wise, our Chinese civilization has always been inclusive and used the strengths of other families for our own use."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him: "Humph, don't flatter me, do you think we don't know what you are thinking?"

"We are listed as a country without war because we are afraid that future generations will launch unnecessary wars and cause the people in the country to live in dire straits."

"If it's profitable... Huh, we've sent people to those two places to look for silver mines. Are you satisfied?"

Chen Jingke's heart was full of joy: "Your Majesty is wise, I would like to congratulate the Ming Dynasty, congratulate all the people, and congratulate China."

The corners of Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth turned up slightly: "Don't flatter me, we won't do that."

"Hehe." Chen Jingke smiled naively and changed the subject: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to offer."

"Oh, what?"

Chen Jingke took out a few pages: "A new kind of account book..."

"My family owns a pharmacy and needs to keep accounts... I often help with the accounting, but I feel that the accounting method is too cumbersome..."

"So I thought about a new accounting method. I thought it was more useful than the previous one, so I showed my shame to His Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with great interest: "Oh, tell us how your accounting method is different from the previous one."

Chen Jingke explained the two accounting methods.

The old accounting method is like running water, a long series of numbers, and you have to calculate it from scratch every time you check the account.

It’s very troublesome and easy to fake.

The new accounting method adopts the thinking of the previous life.

In fact, it is a double-entry accounting method, which is very cumbersome but not easy to manipulate.

After Zhu Yuanzhang compared the two accounting methods, he naturally knew which one was better.

"Okay, you have made another great contribution."

(End of this chapter)