Hearing the praise from everyone, Liu Hong was not happy at all. Instead, he looked at Yuan Feng, Zhang Zhen and others with a serious expression.
"My lords, I have not summoned you here today just to hear your flattery!"
I need you to go back, organize and study these symbols and formulas, and then rewrite them in comparison with previous divination methods.
The goal should be to develop a completely new mathematical system so that it can be widely promoted and more people can get involved in mathematics!
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will do our utmost to complete the compilation and editing of the new mathematics, and we will never fail Your Majesty's trust!"
Those who are well-versed in engineering naturally understand the importance of mathematics.
Mathematics, as a purely fundamental discipline.
Mathematics is not only indispensable in daily life, but it is also a skill that can be readily converted and is the foundation of all disciplines and technological advancements.
Therefore, for mathematics to advance, it needs a large number of talented individuals to continuously explore, research, and improve it.
Only when mathematics advances can other technologies advance.
Liu Hong was aware of this, and so were everyone else in the hall.
Seeing that everyone looked so spirited, Liu Hong smiled and nodded.
Thinking about the immense benefits that profound mathematical knowledge would bring to future generations, Liu Hong felt it necessary to push things forward.
Only when mathematics develops rapidly will other technologies naturally follow suit.
Then Liu Hong looked at everyone and said with a smile, "I still have some concepts about mathematics, but I don't quite understand them. You all need to study them carefully when you get back..."
"Your Majesty's instructions are to be respectfully received!"
Hearing that His Majesty had a new concept, everyone quickly straightened their posture and looked intently at Liu Hong, appearing like students receiving instruction.
"Ahem~, my lords, listen to what I have to say!"
After clearing his throat twice, Liu Hong stood up and reviewed the few remaining mathematical facts he had in his mind.
Then he gave a general explanation of mathematical concepts such as negative numbers, decimals, basic geometry, fractions, square roots, functions, and elementary algebra to the audience.
Liu Hong's words were vague, but Zhang Zhen and the others listened very carefully and attentively.
The new mathematical concepts proposed by the emperor both shocked and delighted them.
They had never discovered that divination had such a vast scope.
Zhang Zhen and others, who had always been obsessed with divination, found the new knowledge the emperor shared to be like a lighthouse, guiding them as they navigated the ocean of divination.
"My lords, have you all heard me clearly...?"
Seeing everyone staring at him in a daze, Liu Hong couldn't help but ask.
"Understood!!"
"Your Majesty, we thank you for your guidance!"
Zhang Zhen and the others came to their senses and quickly and respectfully performed the proper etiquette for respecting their teacher, bowing deeply to Liu Hong.
"Oh dear! My lords, you mustn't do this! Please rise immediately!"
Upon seeing this, Liu Hong quickly got up and went to Zhang Zhen, intending to help her up.
Zhang Zhen said, “Your Majesty, as the ancients said, ‘Even a teacher who teaches you a single word should be treated with the respect due to a teacher!’”
Now Your Majesty has taught us new knowledge, broadened our horizons, and expanded our thinking!
His grace is akin to being reborn; now that we have received His Majesty's new teachings, we should pay homage to him in this way!
"Yes, Your Majesty, we are all Your Majesty's disciples, and we should pay our respects in this way!"
"Could it be that His Majesty forbids us from learning and spreading this new knowledge...?"
Zhang Zhen and the others looked at Liu Hong with eager expressions, their eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge.
At this moment, they regarded Liu Hong as their teacher, just like Hua Tuo had done in the past.
Although what Liu Hong said had no practical use, it broadened their horizons and allowed them to glimpse a completely new and broader field.
Therefore, for them, this grace is more important than teaching knowledge.
Facing Zhang Zhen's burning gaze, Liu Hong didn't know what to do.
I was just planning to reform and promote the new mathematics, so how did I suddenly end up with a bunch of old men as my disciples?
But seeing Zhang Zhen and the others like this, Liu Hong couldn't refuse. He couldn't really stop them from studying, could he?
How can technology develop then?
"Well... alright then, go ahead and worship if you want!"
In the end, Liu Hong nodded helplessly.
"Your Majesty, Holy Teacher, please take a seat!"
Upon seeing the emperor's agreement, everyone couldn't help but show joy, their eyes fixed intently on Liu Hong.
"Alright, take the seat then!!"
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Liu Hong sighed helplessly, then turned and sat upright on the imperial throne.
"We, your disciples, humbly pay homage to the Emperor and our Holy Teacher for bestowing upon us this knowledge. Today, having received instruction from His Majesty, we are determined to study diligently and dedicate our lives to spreading this new learning!"
After speaking, everyone bowed three times to Liu Hong in the manner of disciples.
Liu Hong was the founder of the new school of thought, and was both the patriarch of this school and their teacher, so the whole apprenticeship process was not complicated.
Liu Hong also excused himself from the customary gifts of red envelopes and drinking.
After bowing, everyone stood respectfully in place, awaiting the emperor's instructions.
Now that the emperor is both their ruler and their teacher, their gazes toward Liu Hong are filled with reverence and respect.
When Liu Hong noticed that everyone was looking at him with respect, he felt a little uncomfortable and waved to them.
"Alright, you've said your goodbyes. Now you should go back and study and organize this material carefully, so that more people can learn this new math problem!"
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