Chapter 387: Only responsible for eating melons, not planting melons

Chapter 387: Only responsible for eating melons, not planting melons

Master Yu looked at Sun Shan steadily and said in a very stern tone: "Sun Shan, your math test results are indeed good this month. But to say that you are better than the teachers in the academy is a bit too much of an excuse. Some things can be said in the academy, but remember not to say them outside."

It was actually the first time that Master Yu took a serious look at Sun Shan. He had seen Sun Shan before during his mathematics class, but he thought this student was small and thin, and not very old.

I didn't pay any attention to it after that.

He was the one who set the exam papers for this monthly exam, and the content was pretty standard.

In recent years, the imperial court began to pay attention to mathematics, so he had the opportunity to teach at Yuelu Academy.

It’s just that the students in the academy were only average in mathematics, and their level was just barely enough to pass the provincial and metropolitan examinations.

The academy added the subject of mathematics out of necessity, but in fact it did not take it seriously at all.

It’s not the academy’s fault, as mathematics accounts for too low a proportion of the exam, and Master Yu is very depressed about this.

However, in this quarterly exam, I actually found that a student had answered all the math questions correctly, and his analysis path was different from mine, but it was written very well, even easier to understand than my own explanation of the process.

Master Yu was very happy and was planning to find a day to meet this student.

Today is the day when the results are announced. Master Yu happened to pass by and heard someone boasting that his mathematics is better than his. The student dares to admit that he is second, but he dares not claim to be first.

Master Yu was just trying to see who the bragging was, but it turned out to be Sun Shan who got full marks this time.

Sun Shan quickly apologized: "Thank you for your teaching, teacher. I understand."

Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, Parents and Teachers are all important. Respect teachers.

No matter whether the teacher is right or wrong, students should not talk back unless they want to break with the teacher.

Besides, Master Yu’s teaching is correct. Some things cannot be said in full or to others.

If there are political enemies in the future, they will be found in no time.

What is white is said to be black, and what is black is said to be white. You must be careful with what you say and do when you are outside.

Master Yu saw that Sun Shan had a good attitude in admitting his mistakes, so he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, let's just leave it at that this time."

Changing the subject, he asked, "Sun Shan, is your mathematics really better than the Master's, as you said?"

Sun Shan also couldn't figure out whether Master Yu's question was real or fake.

His expression was indifferent, and it was hard to tell whether he was asking a question.

But Sun Shan was a sincere boy, and he said confidently, "Teacher, I have always been good at math. I get all the answers right in every exam."

Master Yu was amused. This kid was really arrogant and spoke very directly.

Sun Shan is an upright boy, and Master Yu is an upright man.

Master Yu asked again: "Whether it is a mule or a horse, we have to take it out for a walk to know. Do you want to compete with me?"

Master Yu felt that Sun Shan was a good candidate in mathematics and could be trained with utmost care.

I just need to suppress the boy's arrogance and let him know how to write the word "humility".

Being smart when you are young does not necessarily mean you will be better when you grow up.

Master Yu did not want Sun Shan to hurt Zhongyong. He hoped that Zhongyong could settle down, accept systematic learning, and truly grow up and become a talent.

Sun Shan was not afraid of competition. He was just afraid that he would be too outstanding and hurt Master Yu.

Sun Shan asked cautiously, "Teacher Yu, do you really want to compete with me?"

Master Yu was amused. The boy's eyes clearly said: It will be very embarrassing for you as a teacher to lose to a student. Are you sure you want to compete?

Master Yu said in a stern tone: "What's wrong? Do you really think that your math is invincible and better than the masters in the academy?"

There were only two mathematics teachers in Yuelu Academy, one teaching the Juren class and the other teaching the Xiucai class.

The two teachers were similar in mathematical skills and were both recruited by Yuelu Academy to prepare for the provincial and metropolitan examinations.

Of course, the teachers recruited by Yuelu Academy, even the mathematics teachers were the best in Huguang Province, and both mathematics teachers were juren graduates.

Sun Shan thought that he was not good at literature or martial arts, not to mention his appearance.

His talent is just average, and as for the erhu, he is only good at playing the music, not his skills.

The only thing he is good at is mathematics.

If you want to become famous and attract the teacher's attention, you must make up for your weaknesses and make your best points more prominent.

There is no doubt that mathematics is what made him famous.

In addition, the court now includes mathematics in the scope of examination, which proves that the level of mathematics is also gradually improving.

If he has a special skill, he might be able to attract the attention of a great person. Even if he can't become his disciple, it would be very beneficial for him to get some guidance.

From conversations with Chen Jin and other seniors, Sun Shan guessed that his cousin was chosen by Dean Chen because he catered to Dean Chen's tastes and performed particularly well in the areas that Dean Chen liked.

My eldest cousin failed the provincial examinations twice, but after further studies at Yuelu Academy, he passed the examinations and became a juren and a jinshi.

This process requires the personal instruction of Director Chen.

It can be seen that a good teacher can benefit students a lot.

Sun Shan wanted to be noble, but he didn't have the capital to be so, so he decided to become an ordinary person and find a famous teacher to worship.

He had no way of reaching Mr. Chen, because he was not good at anything that Mr. Chen loved.

What he is good at, Director Chen is not good at.

Sun Shan wanted to attract famous teachers who were interested in mathematics through learning mathematics, so that he could benefit from the guidance of the famous teachers for the rest of his life.

The teachers at Yuelu Academy are very knowledgeable. If any one of them spends more time on Sun Shan, Sun Shan's grades will improve.

So when facing Master Yu, Sun Shan decided to use him as a springboard.

He said confidently: "Teacher, how about we have a competition? Math is the best to compare. One is one, two is two. If you can do it, you can do it. If you can't do it, you can't do it. You can't just fill in the blanks."

Master Yu saw that Sun Shan, a young boy, was about to challenge him, and snorted coldly: "Okay, today I will let you, a boy, know how to write the word "lose."

So Master Yu hurriedly led Sun Shan and the other two to find Master Ma from the Juren class and asked him to be the judge.

Sun Shan took a few steps back and said to Qian Yingyang and Zhu Pengyun, "You two should sneak away quickly and don't follow me. I'm afraid Master Yu will lose miserably and lose face."

What it means is that if a teacher loses to a student, he can do it behind his back, but not in front of all the students.

If he lost in public, the master would lose face.

Qian Yingyang and Zhu Pengyun turned pale and took a few steps back in fear.

Qian Yingyang said in shock: "Ashan, you are so arrogant. You have become so strange. Are you the Ashan I know?"

Qian Yingyang thought that Sun Shan asked the two of them to leave because he didn't want others to see Sun Shan lose so badly.

But Sun Shan said exactly the opposite.

This is too confident.

Zhu Pengyun asked in a low voice: "Ashan, you, you are really better than the Master. You can't lie, or you will lose your teeth."

Sun Shan said calmly, "Ying Yang, Peng Yun, I don't like to lie."

The meaning is self-evident. Sun Shan really thinks he is better than Master Yu.

Qian Yingyang and Zhu Pengyun looked at each other. They both didn't believe that Sun Shan could be better than Master Yu.

They are qualified spectators, and if they see such a big melon in front of them, they will definitely take a bite.

Hehe, whether Sun Shan loses or Master Yu loses, it’s none of their business.

They are only responsible for eating the melons, not for growing them.