The filth of the past is not worth boasting about, but my lustful thoughts today are endless. The spring breeze is blowing and the horse's hooves are galloping, and I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day.
This poem written by Meng Jiao in the Tang Dynasty when he passed the imperial examination in his middle age is probably enough to describe Lu Sanlang's proud mood at the moment. Although he did not pass the imperial examination and he probably would never pass the imperial examination in his lifetime, the imperial edict that was just delivered to him from the palace and spread so quickly was enough to make him laugh at all the other imperial examinations.
Because from now on, he, Lu Zhu, the third son of the Lu family, has gloriously become the prince's tutor (seventh rank)!
That’s right, unlike what he heard from Zhang Shou, those six people who were about to be selected from the best by the students of Jiuzhangtang, he had his own rank!
The emperor's original words even listed his merits, which were nothing more than being the first chief monk, managing Jiuzhangtang well, and making outstanding contributions in unlocking the Taizu secret box. In addition, he also combined other miscellaneous merits, including the merit of capturing a thief in Cuiyunjian a year ago - although he couldn't help blushing when he heard it.
Therefore, Lu Sanlang, who was blocked at the door of his own bookstore, was smiling and proud. When he heard others urging him to share his mathematical experience, he said earnestly: "I have been studying "Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art" since I was a child. Later, I met a mentor like you, who discovered my talent. However, there is a path to the mountain of books through diligence, and there is no end to the sea of learning, so hard work is the only way."
"Do you know how many lessons there are in Jiuzhangtang?"
After asking the question with a serious face, Lu Sanlang saw that some people in the audience were making a noise, some said they didn't know, and some were shouting and urging him to speak quickly, so he clapped his hands. Seeing several guys behind him carrying out a pile of books, he stepped back, patted the tall pile of books, and said with emotion: "Others say that I have taught many classes for the teacher, but they only see my glory."
"But they didn't see how many exercises the teacher assigned me. These are all the exercises I have done. I have printed out the exercise books I have accumulated. One is for the exercises, and the other is for the answers. If you are just joining in the fun, then I suggest you buy an exercise book and feel the difficulty and hard work of Jiuzhangtang. Don't waste your money."
"But if you are really interested in applying for Jiuzhangtang, I think many of you have heard the teacher say that people with excellent grades can skip grades. But for people with average foundation, it is almost impossible to skip grades. But if you don't skip grades, although you can enter Jiuzhangtang, you can forget about achieving greater goals."
At this point, Lu Sanlang paused, and seeing that the people around him were silent, he knew that these people must have understood his hidden meaning - how could she be a classmate of the Third Prince if she didn't skip a grade... No, to be a tutor to the future Crown Prince
"To skip a grade, you can't just read through the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art. First, you have to read Master Ge's New Compilation of Mathematics carefully. But it's different from the Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art. It's a step-by-step system that requires getting used to new symbols and accepting new concepts. You need to read the teacher's handouts carefully, then do the exercises and check the answers. This is the official way to apply for the Nine Chapters Hall..."