Wentang

Chapter 181 Reaction of the Parties
Since Li Gang showed these books in front of everyone, he didn't intend to keep them secret and let everyone borrow and copy them.Zhu Wuneng's printing shop also sold the book in due course.

Of course, this was planned by Yue Shan in advance, and he was very confident in these books.Not to mention making a lot of money, it's okay to make a small fortune.

Sure enough, after being recommended by Li Gang, these five books became the best-selling books in Chang'an City overnight.He returned a wave of blood for Yue Shan fiercely.

The content of these five books is like a ray of wind blowing across the lake, causing ripples in the literary world of the early Tang Dynasty.

Rhythmic letters have received unanimous praise, and they all expressed their expectations for the dictionary project. Many people who think they are qualified have posted greetings on Li Gang's house, hoping to participate.

It's a pity that Li Gang's selection criteria are very strict, and he already has rough candidates in mind, and most of them are rejected.Only a very small number of people with real talents and learning were left behind.

Mathematics books have also caused a sensation in a small area, and everyone who has studied mathematics basically has a copy.

At the beginning, they were dismissive of the new number symbols, but when they saw the new calculation methods such as vertical calculation method and four mixed operations, they immediately understood the convenience of the new number symbols.

He also expressed approval for the use of specific rhythmic letters to represent unknowns proposed in mathematics books.He expressed his amazement at the many new calculation methods proposed by Yue Shan.

Yueshan mathematics has gradually begun to be called new arithmetic or Yueshan algorithm.

Surprisingly, however, it was the artisan class that accepted and applied the new mathematics the fastest.This is also thanks to Zhu Wuneng.

As mentioned above, there were only design drawings but no construction drawings in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. Under the guidance of Yue Shan, Zhu Wuneng summed up the method of making construction drawings in the Tang Dynasty.He is not as generous as Yue Shan, he chose to treasure himself.

But his construction team's construction speed is several times faster than others, which cannot be concealed from others, which naturally attracted the attention of colleagues.

There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Someone found out that Zhu Wuneng learned a new construction method after building a house for Yue Shan, and then thought that Yue Shan might have taught him something.

But they didn't have the guts to go to a viscount to ask the reason, so they could only collect information about Yueshan privately, but they didn't get much.

At this moment, Yue Shan had published five books, and they also went to the doctor in a hurry, so they bought all of them for research.Not to mention, hard work pays off, and I really found some clues for them.

Among the five books, there is a book on angular geometry, which is devoted to the calculation methods of various figures. Isn’t building a house just building figures?

There are masters among the people, and gradually some people have found the method of making construction drawings, and they have achieved great success after trying it.So far, Zhu Wuneng's new construction method has been deciphered and soon became well-known to his peers.

Then some craftsmen in other professions thought, since geometry is useful for building houses, is it useful for me to make furniture, is it useful for me to make clothes...

After trying it, I found that it is really useful.

As a result, there was an eye-catching scene in Chang'an City. Countless artisans poured into the bookstore to buy a book called Mathematical Geometry.

Mathematics books that were ignored by scholars in the upper class were widely promoted and used in the middle and lower classes, and were once regarded as universal books by craftsmen.Of course, these are things for later, let’s put them aside for now.

Not everyone is willing to accept the new mathematics and recognize Yue Shan's achievements in mathematics, the most representative of which is Wang Xiaotong.

He publicly stated that Yue Shan's mathematics book only summarized the achievements of the ancients in mathematics, and the summary was still the most obvious part, which is not worthy of being called new mathematics at all.

He further stated that the "Ancient Arithmetic" he is editing is a truly cross-generational work.Now Jigu Arithmetic has almost been compiled, and the book will be published in April or May at the latest.Let everyone wait and see, and don't be fooled by Yue Shan.

Not to mention, his statement was approved by many people, and for a while there were constant disputes over Yue's arithmetic, and the two sides almost did not fight.

When this news reached Yue Shan's ears, he was also a little angry, I have no grievances with you, Wang Xiaotong, why did you step on me?

And the way you stepped on me is too familiar. Those who write online novels in later generations like to use this routine the most.Whenever the protagonist does something, a colleague will immediately jump out and clamor, and then become a stepping stone for the protagonist to pretend to face.

On a website called Dianniang, the corpses of supporting characters who die every day from pretending to face-slapping can circle the earth twice in a string.

In fact, Yue Shan is really a little ignorant, this man named Wang Xiaotong really didn't mean to target him, but this man was born with this temper.

Wang Xiaotong can be said to be the most famous mathematician in the 100 years of the late Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty, and the only mathematician who can do it.His Jigu Arithmetic is the earliest surviving work on solving cubic equations in China.

People have proud capital.

It's not good if you are too proud, this Wang Xiaotong belongs to the kind of person who is so proud that he has no one in his eyes.

In his eyes, all the mathematicians of the time were scumbags, and he was the only one who grasped the truth of mathematics.

He doesn't even pay much attention to many ancient mathematics classics. For example, he despises the "Zhushu" compiled by Zu Chongzhi and his son the most, and thinks this book is nonsense.

The reason is simple, because he can't read the book.

Yue Shan had read the ten books of the Suanjing, but he didn't know much about the authors of these books, so he felt that Wang Xiaotong was targeting him.

This is purely a misunderstanding.After all, people don't even look down on Zu Chongzhi, let alone you, Yueshan.So when Wang Xiaotong said that Yue Shan was not good at mathematics, he was not deliberately targeting him, but because he was really looked down upon.

It's just a pity that arithmetic was not valued in the Tang Dynasty, and Wang Xiaotong's ancient arithmetic was not completed, so his influence was not great.So his words did not have any impact on Yue Shan's reputation.

Yue Shan's history books have also aroused widespread influence, especially the historians highly praised him.Yan Shigu, Yao Silian, Wei Zheng and others praised him as a loyal and upright person who dared to say things that others would not dare to say.

Loyalty is already highly regarded in Confucian culture, so that Yueshan's reputation has risen to another level.

Only the book of physics was selectively ignored by everyone, and even if someone took it out, they would criticize it as heresy.

In a certain group, however, this book is regarded as a canon.

"Good, good, good, good book. This book contains the principles of all things, and it is of great benefit to my way of alchemy. Yue Shan's master must also be a master of alchemy. I really want to ask him for advice." Wang Zhiyuan couldn't help admiring him.

"Master, is this book really as good as you say?" Wang Qianchang couldn't help but ask.

Since the last time he went to the academy to apply for a job and was rejected, he has always been unfavorable to Yue Shan.With prejudice, I naturally don't think physics books are so good.

"Qianchang, how did I teach you that you should be broad-minded in life. It's just a little misunderstanding between you, don't keep it in your mind." Wang Zhiyuan frowned and reprimanded.

"Yes, the disciple is taught." Wang Qianchang said reluctantly.

How could Wang Zhiyuan fail to see that his disciple was not convinced, and sighed: "Qianchang, you are the next generation head of my Maoshan, and also the leader of my Taoist sect. You must maintain relationships with the nobles in the court. Only in this way can you promote the Taoist sect. Suppress Buddhism."

"I just got the news that Yue Shan participated in the incident a year ago, and he made the whole plan by himself. You know what it means."

"What? How is this possible? He is so young, how could the sages and princes in the court listen to him. Master, are you mistaken?" Wang Qianchang said in disbelief.

"I got the news from the people who participated in that event, and it's absolutely true. So you must let go of your prejudices and make friends with Yueshan." Wang Zhiyuan said affirmatively.

"He is a former minister of the dragon and has made great achievements in supporting him. He is also the foster brother of the empress. The reason why he is still a viscount is that the saint wants to protect him." Wang Zhiyuan said earnestly:

"With his special status, he will definitely have a place in the court in a few years. No, don't wait a few years, he has already started to rise. He became famous overnight in Chang'an City. You know that this is not a saint and The wind that Yue Shan deliberately let out?"

"Just wait, Longshoushanzi will become the county magistrate of the founding of the country in a few days. If my guess is true, then Biao Biao Yueshan no longer wants to hide behind the scenes, and is ready to step into the front of the stage."

"It's really difficult for you to make friends with him when he gets a firm foothold in front of the stage. Right now is our last chance. You must not be influenced by the prejudice in your heart and miss the opportunity."

"I let Master down." Wang Qianchang said in shame, "I'm going to apologize to Yue Shan right now."

Seeing his disciple sincerely repent, Wang Zhiyuan was very pleased, and said, "What's the rush, whether it's to apologize or to make friends with him, we have to find the right time."

"Master has thought of a way?" Wang Qianchang asked.

"The opportunity lies in this book. Yue Shan regards this book as the teaching material of the academy, so he must need a teacher. Scholars regard it as heresy and disdain to learn this book. Yue Shan will certainly not find enough teachers. He can't come by himself." Teach me?" Wang Zhiyuan said confidently:

"This is our chance. You study this book thoroughly, and then go to the academy to apply for a job. Presumably Yueshan will not reject you again."

"At that time, you will not only be able to make friends with him, but also take this opportunity to learn more profound physics. Then use physics to carry forward my Taoist alchemy."

If the Taoist sect takes action, the Buddhist sect who has loved and killed it for thousands of years will naturally not remain silent.

Temple of Mercy.

"The sky has changed, we don't have much time left." Monk Bao Gong said worriedly.

"Brother Fa Kan, where is Xuanzang now? How is the discussion about going to Tianzhu to learn Buddhist scriptures?" Hui Yin did not respond to his words, but said to Fa Kan who was on the side.

"In Luoyang, I will come to Chang'an to meet the saint in a few days and ask for a customs clearance certificate." Fa Kan said.

"Don't reveal your intention to go to Tianzhu, let him go to Longshou Mountain to meet Yueshan." Hui Yin said.

"Seeing Yueshan? I don't know what brother means?" Fa Kan asked.

"Yue Shan has already gained momentum, and he will definitely have a place in the court in the future. We need to make friends with him in advance. He knows Tianzhu better than we do, so we can also get some news from him." Hui Yin said.

"Amitabha, senior brother is considerate." Fa Kan said sincerely.

Yue Shan didn't know that just exposing some information about himself in order to compile a big dictionary caused such a big chain reaction.

He also nestled in the academy to train new teachers to prepare for the promotion of new teaching materials.

(End of this chapter)