Qin Mo was a little embarrassed. Arabic numbers were something that was imprinted in his soul. He had casually written them down, but he had forgotten that Arabic numbers were still being introduced into the Great Tang.
Therefore, Ma Zhou felt as if he was reading a book from heaven. He had no idea what was written on the paper.
"These are Arabic numbers." Qin Mo explained.
Mathematics was essential for him to establish a scientific system. Arabic numbers were extremely important to life, industry, agriculture, and other aspects. He was also preparing to promote them in the Great Tang, so there was no need to hide them.
Now that it was written, he would let it be published. His previous plan was to teach Arabic numbers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
"Where is Arabia?" Ma Zhou thought that he was well-read and had a strong memory, but he did not know that there was such a number, let alone that Arabia existed.
Qin Mo then remembered that there was no such name as Arabic, so he said," This number was invented in India. It was taught to me by a Haike called Arabic, so I call it Arabic numbers.”
Ma Zhou didn't suspect anything when he heard his nonsense." So it's Indian numbers. No wonder I've never seen them before. I wonder if Uncle Lan Tian can explain these Indian numbers to me?"”
"Naturally." It was meant to be promoted, so there was no need to keep it to himself. Hence, he began to explain the ten Arabic numbers to Ma Zhou and the combinations among them.
"These Indian numbers are really exquisite.”Ma Zhou sighed." The ancients said that if three people walk together, one of them will be my teacher. The ancients didn't lie to me."
The current Great Tang was not the Great Qing that would be arrogant and self-absorbed in the future. It adopted an attitude of learning from the merits of other clans and countries.
Then, Qin Mo began to explain the use of addition, multiplication, and division symbols to him, which made him agree even more.
He had to admit that Arabic numbers had an absolute advantage in terms of calculation.
Adding, deducting, multiplying, and dividing could be calculated by just listing a formula. There was no need to calculate at all, not to mention the convenience.
Ma Zhou cupped his hands at Qin Mo." Uncle Lan Tian, can you teach me Arabic numbers?"”
Seeing the new knowledge, he was delighted.
"Naturally." Qin Mo said.
Hence, Qin Mo began to teach him Arabic numbers. Ma Zhou was indeed worthy of being a person whose name would be recorded in history. Just based on his extensive knowledge and strong memory, Qin Mo would not dare to flatter him.
In just a short while, he had memorized the ten Arabic numbers. After Qin Mo demonstrated the addition, multiplication, and division formulas, he quickly got the hang of it and even drew inferences from one example.
Then, Qin Mo began to teach him the equation. He took out the problem of filling the pool with water. Ma Zhou was immediately stumped. Then, he used the equation to solve this problem easily. Ma Zhou was shocked. Under Qin Mo's explanation, he could actually master it very quickly.
"King Bin is truly a genius." Qin Mo couldn't help but sigh. This talent would definitely match up to that of a mathematician in the future.
"Uncle Lan Tian, you flatter me."
Ma Zhou said humbly.
"In that case, how about King Bin stay at the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a math teacher?”Qin Mo immediately made a decision.
Of course, Ma Zhou was a talented assistant. Qin Mo would not selfishly keep him at the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a math teacher for the rest of his life. When the time was right, he would recommend him to Li Er.
However, the Chinese Academy of Sciences did not have a mathematics teacher at the moment, so they could only use him as a bridge.
In addition, he could also nurture some mathematics talents. When the time came, there would be people who would be useful.
"That's exactly what I want." Ma Zhou smiled." I can use this opportunity to ask Uncle Lan Tian about mathematics.”
The knowledge of Arabic numbers and equations made Ma Zhou feel as if he had entered a new world, making him ecstatic.
"That's good!" Hence, there was a math teacher.
There was no hope for the remaining physics and chemistry teacher. After all, the Great Tang didn't have any talent in this area, so he decided to personally go on stage.
This was basically how teachers were.
The next step was to recruit students.
"The Chinese Academy of Sciences has Kong Yingda, Yan Shigu, and other great scholars.”Qin Mo reminded.
Ma Zhou was very happy when he heard this. He was a quick and studious person, but he did not have a master teacher to guide him. He was self-taught. If he could discuss with a great scholar, it would definitely be of great help to him.
"Your Majesty will be reopening the imperial examinations in a few days. At that time, King Bin will be able to carry out his recovery.”Qin Mo reminded.
"Really?" Ma Zhou was ecstatic. He was conceited that he had a body full of talent but had nowhere to display it, but the imperial examination was a path to heaven.
"Really? It's just that His Majesty hasn't issued an edict yet, so don't leak it.”
"I will remember your kindness.”Ma Zhou said gratefully. He felt that Qin Mo was really thinking highly of him by telling him such important information.
Qin Mo smiled but didn't say anything. If he told Ma Zhou that he was the one who came up with the questions for the imperial examinations, who knew what he would think.
Moreover, the problem of filling the pool with water had appeared in the imperial examination questions. He did not know if there would be a surprise when the time came.
After a while, Ma Zhou stammered," I wonder if I can get an advance on my salary?”
After saying that, he blushed.
It turned out that when he came to Chang 'an, he owed rent money to the inn and was mocked. That was why he came to apply for a math teacher job when he heard that the Chinese Academy of Sciences was recruiting teachers. Qin Mo was lucky. Otherwise, Ma Zhou would have gone to Chang He according to history.
"No worries." Qin Mo smiled and ordered someone to bring ten strings of money to Ma Zhou.
Ma Zhou was grateful to Qin Mo for being so polite.
After receiving the money, Ma Zhou returned to the inn and moved to the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Ma Yi's arrival freed Qin Mo. Other than being a mathematical talent, his ability in government affairs was even more outstanding. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to leave his name in history.
Therefore, Qin Mo became a hands-off manager. All the affairs of the Chinese Academy of Sciences were handed over to Ma Zhou. As expected, he did not disappoint and took care of everything in an orderly manner.
Ma Zhou looked for Kong Yingda and the others to discuss knowledge. He casually mentioned the problem of Arabic numbers, which immediately shocked Kong Yingda.
They ran over to grab Qin Mo and requested to promote it because the Arabic numbers were too convenient.
Qin Mo used his computer to look up Kong Yingda's information. He found out that this fellow had studied mathematics under a famous scholar and was also proficient in the Nine Chapters of Arithmetic, so he had another math teacher.
There were more than 30 students in the academy now, all of whom were descendants of the Jia family. Because the school had not officially started, they had not entered the academy yet.
Old Kong and the other great Confucians only talked about Confucianism. As for the teaching of broken words and literacy, it fell to their disciples.
After all the teachers had been prepared, the recruitment of students was also put on the agenda. Of course, according to the usual practice, Qin Mo still acted as a hands-off manager. Ma Zhou was so capable, it would be unreasonable if he did not give him some courage.
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