By July, Li Jin had also become accustomed to the teaching process of Ningxing Academy. He listened to lectures every morning and went to the Department of Mathematics in the afternoon to copy books and make annotations.
He thought that life would continue to go on like this step by step until he took the hospital exam next year.
Unexpectedly, the prefect took time out of his busy schedule to visit the Department of Mathematics, read the application books they annotated, and criticized: "The progress is too slow."
In fact, this has already been written by the four teachings working overtime.
But when the prefect said this, everyone can only admit their mistakes: "I am not born late, I must be more diligent after that."
The prefect also knew that he was impatient. Although Ningxing Academy had many teachings, not everyone was interested in arithmetic.
And to deal with the applied problems of arithmetic, it is necessary to find those who are willing to devote themselves to the study of the Tao.
The prefect waved his hand to let the tutors continue to make annotations, while Li Jin and Pan Youfeng were still in the learning stage.
Everyone present knows that the teaching assistants are nominally annotating applied arithmetic books, but they are still in the understanding stage themselves.
It is good to be able to read and understand the classics of arithmetic, and it is difficult to be competent for the tasks assigned by the prefect.
The prefect sat next to the mountain chief, picked up the books annotated by the teachings, and looked at them roughly. If there was anything wrong, he would also discuss with the mountain chief.
The first commentary was mediocre, the prefect frowned when he saw it, and said to the mountain chief, "This is called a commentary? Isn't this just changing the original text!"
It is still as eloquent as always, and it can't achieve the effect of 'at a glance'.
The mountain chief said: "Your requirements are too high. If you change the way of speaking, you will understand it in a different way. This is much easier to understand than the previous statement."
The prefect felt that he was at odds with Shan Chang's philosophy. After all, he had been in politics for so many years, and he had rarely come into contact with pure academic language.
In handling cases and dealing with people, the vernacular is mostly used.
Therefore, the prefect's mind about the annotations of the classics is actually to use vernacular as annotations.
But it is clear that the 'vernacular' in the minds of the teachings is also so refined. The prefect couldn't do anything about it.
Of course, there are many people who can speak the vernacular, but there are only a few people who are qualified to annotate the scriptures, and the prefect can only accommodate them.
The prefect put down the first book, picked up the second book and read it, and before he even glanced at it, he put down the book again.
After all, it is not in line with his philosophy, but it is better than nothing.
However, he didn't have much interest to continue watching. The prefect specially spared a long time to come to Ningxing Academy, but he didn't expect to return with disappointment, and his face had sunk.
Wan Jiaoyu's seat was close to the mountain chief, he suddenly stood up, walked over to the mountain chief and the prefect, and gave a deep bow.
"Badly, dare to invite adults to read this book with only half of the annotations."
It is said that only half of the annotations have been made, but the bound paper is twice as thick as the original book.
The prefect still remembered Xie Yuan, a talented and brilliant young man from his own province, and gave him a face, and let Shao Yin, who was serving by his side, take over the two books.
Unlike the annotations that others make next to the original manuscript, the annotations in this book are separate from the original.
Wan Jiao said: "Annotations can be made into books by themselves. Just reading the annotations and not the original work will not affect its effect."
The prefect had already given up his expectations, but after reading it, he first felt that the font was a bit familiar, as if he had only seen it not long ago.
Second, he could hardly help clapping his hands and applauding—
How vulgar the language of this description! As long as you are literate, you can roughly understand the meaning, and you don't need to pay attention to those eloquent words!
This is exactly the effect that the prefect wants!
The prefect's already gloomy face gradually turned into a smile, and praised: "As expected of the young Jie Yuan, this annotation is well done.
Although the length is increased, it can be printed in three volumes, and later distributed to the lower-level towns and villages under the jurisdiction of the city. "
Wan Jiaoyu saw that the prefect was full of praise for this, and gave a deep bow.
Before he had time to speak, the prefect said: "Of course, this is indispensable for your writing fee (author fee). Calculated by the number of books issued, the writing fee is 40% of the net profit."
Wan Jiaoyu was shocked, this is not what he wanted to say after salute just now!
But he is a very upright person. Seeing that the misunderstanding of the prefect is deepening, Wan Jiaoyu simply knelt down and said, "Sir, this comment is not made by a late life."
"Who did it?"
Wan Jiao replied: "The author is Li Jin, a native of Hongyan Village, and the head of the double case."
The prefect took a few steps forward, personally helped Wan Jiaoyu, and laughed directly after hearing the author.
"Who am I, it turns out to be the best Li Jin written by the theory!"
Before they spoke, they kept their voices low, and the other teachings were far away, so they couldn't hear much.
It's just that from the corner of his eye, Wan Jiaoyu suddenly knelt down, and everyone was a little shocked.
They didn't think Wan Jiaoyu had done anything wrong, but they were also unsure of the prefect's mood, so they didn't dare to act.
But it didn't take long for the prefect to help Wan Jiaoyu and read Li Jin's name aloud!
Li Jin didn't dare to be negligent at all, and quickly put down the pen, stood up, walked to the prefect, and knelt down.
He only has the identity of Tong Sheng now, and he still has to kneel when he sees an official.
The prefect picked up the thick commentary and asked Li Jin that this was done by him alone.
Li Jin replied: "Master Hui, it was done by one person who was born late, but the second question in Chapter 7, Shen Sheng did not understand a little bit, so I got the result after consulting Wanjiao."
The prefect also personally helped him, and asked again, "Have you gotten other people's advice for you to make an annotation like this?"
Li Jin shook his head and replied, "No, it's just that I was born in a farm family late, and I usually use the vernacular to communicate with my neighbors and villagers, and I felt that this Nongsang Sutra would be helpful for Zhuang Jiahan's farm work, so I wanted to make it simple. easier to understand."
Even if most of the villagers are illiterate, but the village chief is literate, these mathematical concepts are close to life, and it is not difficult to understand.
The prefect was very satisfied with Li Jin's words, and even went to see the other annotations Li Jin was making.
This move of his was unexpected even by the mountain chief.
After the prefect left, other people in the math department looked at Li Jin wrongly. Several teachings circulated the note written by Li Jin back and forth, and they were full of conviction after reading it.
Although they always knew that Assistant Professor Li Jin was very serious, they saw that Li Jin was still annotating the Nongsang Suanjing in a book for a month, and they all added the words 'talent and stupid' to their evaluation of Li Jin.
Who would have thought that Li Jin silently accomplished the task of annotation—compiling a book.
After a while, Shaoyin came back in a hurry to discuss with Li Jin the issue of publishing the book after it was compiled.
Li Jin could only go to the teahouse with Shao Yin.
Shaoyin was probably in his early thirties. When he was in the prefectural exam, he knew that the prefect had directly dealt with a cheating examiner in order to appoint the case leader.
At that time, Shao Yin was thinking, and didn't know if this case was worth so much trouble for the prefect.
After all, this is only the Tongsheng exam. If this student really wants to be an official, there will be a college exam, a village exam, a general exam, and a palace exam. Each exam is harder than the other.
Most candidates will be stuck in the robbery of being a scholar.
And even if it is the case leader of the government examination, it may not be able to pass the jinshi examination.
But when he saw Li Jin this time, Shao Yin's eyes really lit up. There was no exaggeration at all from the student's body, but all of them were settled down and steady.
The prefects are all optimistic about Li Jin, and Shao Yin is also willing to make friends with him.
"I'm Shaoyin from this mansion. My surname is Zhuo Mingjun, and my name is Zirui. You don't have to call me lord. I'm a lot older than you, so just call me brother Zirui."
Of course Li Jin seized the opportunity and took over the olive branch.
"Brother Zirui, Li Jin was born late, if you don't dislike it, you can call me A Jin."
"Okay, then I'm welcome. It's not early, let's make a long story short, and I'll ask you a few questions first."
"Brother Zirui, just ask."
"How long will it take for you to compile this Nongsang Sutra?"
"Half a month is enough, but after that, it needs to be checked one by one, and it is estimated that it will take another half a month."
Shao Yin drank all the water in the glass in one gulp, and Li Jin poured him tea again.
He said: "The prefect said that this simplified version of the Nongsang Suanjing will be distributed in the bookstores in the city after printing, and the documents will also be issued, and each village should buy at least one set."
Li Jin was silent, this is the so-called strong buy and strong sell.
Shaoyin continued: "You take 40% of the net profit from it."
Li Jin did not calm down directly, and put down the teacup in his hand, his eyes full of disbelief.
This was the first time that Shaoyin saw any other expression on the late-born's face except 'Chengzhu's heart'.
Even before being questioned by the prefect, Li Jin was neither humble nor arrogant. After that, he was helped up by the prefect himself, and there was no trace of fear on his face.
But at this moment, Li Jin was so surprised when he heard the words of money.
Shaoyin couldn't help but be amused, and said, "I thought you were so calm, and I would have told you about the split if I knew it earlier."
Li Jin was surprised for a while, and then resumed his indifferent face again, but with a smile in his starry eyes, anyone could see his happiness.
Then Shaoyin told Li Jin about the launch of printing in mid-August.
"You don't have to worry about printing the book number. Before August 11th, go to the Ningxing Bookstore on Main Street to find the shopkeeper and tell him that you are Li Jin, and he can naturally handle everything well."
Li Jin naturally took note of them one by one.
After the two separated, Li Jin went to settle the bill, and went home a little more briskly, and wanted to share this happy event with the little husband.
Earlier, he also said that he wanted to turn the life fragments written by the teenager into a book, but even if the teenager really wrote it, he would have to find a way to get a book number.
However, today's printed book numbers are not unified across the country, but are regulated by each government, so you can buy them if you really want to.
But with the editor of the 'Nongsang Suanjing' appointed by the prefect, Li Jin felt that it would definitely be smoother in the future.
Seeing that Li Jin came back so early today, Qin Muwen took the bamboo basket in his hand and put it in the study, and walked with him to the inner courtyard.
"A-Jin, did the math department release someone ahead of schedule today?"
Li Jin smiled and told what happened today.
"The prefect of the prefect pays attention to the development of Nongsang, and my simplified version of the Nongsang Sutra just hits his liking. I am lucky."
Qin Muwen said: "A Jin told me before that luck is also a part of strength. I think it is because A Jin worked hard that he got what he has achieved today."
Seeing what the little husband was saying, Li Jin couldn't help but kiss him on the cheek.
"Since Wen Wen boasted of working hard for her husband, then I must work harder tonight."
Qin Muwen was no longer the simple teenager who couldn't understand the meaning.
A layer of beautiful pale pink floated on the end of his eyes, and he replied in a low voice, "Yeah."
The author has something to say: [Li Jin: Can you not be surprised? It's almost like winning the lottery.]