Chen Ping came here this time at the invitation of Magistrate Wang to come to the county government office to participate in the child reporting ceremony.
The Dayu Dynasty's Boy Exam is specially organized to discover prodigies from all over the world.
Anyone under the age of 15 who can read the classics, compose poetry, arithmetic, or any other special ability can take the exam.
First, the county will report it to the state, and the state government will review it and then report it to the imperial court. After the Imperial College inspection is completed, it will be sent to Zhongshu for re-examination. Those who pass the examination will be personally examined by the emperor.
The assessment of child prodigies is generally divided into two parts.
The first is to assess the prodigies’ specialties, commonly known as specialties, and Chen Ping’s speciality is arithmetic.
This is where the prodigies show their talents. Whether they can pass the assessment at all levels mainly depends on whether the specialized talents are dazzling enough.
The second is to assess the basic writing level. This only requires schoolchildren to be able to write articles that are no weaker than those of ordinary scholars.
After all, schoolchildren are still young and do not have much life experience. It is too difficult to force them to write articles that are concerned about the country and the people.
Chen Ping's biggest flaw today is his writing.
Tongziju's recommendation, even with the nomination of the county magistrate, cannot be achieved overnight.
For example, prodigies recommended by the county magistrate must first pass the assessment of the county school before the official list can be submitted to the government office.
This level is precisely to avoid making a joke, lest the county magistrate gets confused and directly recommends mediocre people. It is also the first step to screen those who are cheating.
So, Chen Ping met this county school teacher for the first time in the county government office.
A standard old scholar, walking unsteadily, with a strong sense of scrutiny in his eyes.
With a straight face, he first took a closer look at the little-looking Chen Ping.
He glanced at Magistrate Wang and Mr. Ye next to him again, his eyes full of doubts.
At this age, he doesn't really need to care about the county magistrate's face.
This is also his professional need. He only chooses people based on their talents and learning, and does not flatter people because of their family status.
Chen Ping did not act like a monster, but bowed to the ceremony, hoping to complete the process quickly.
I saw the old eunuch asked meticulously: "Those recommended by the county must be assessed by the government together with the prodigies from other counties!"
"Does the county official really think that this person will not disgrace our Yongshun County?"
Apparently because Chen Ping was too young, he was deemed not qualified to take on this important task.
Faced with the stubborn old teacher, even Magistrate Wang and Mr. Ye were helpless, and both of them set their sights on Chen Ping.
Under the questioning eyes of the old professor, Chen Ping did not suffer from stage fright.
Instead, he said to the senior in a relaxed and relaxed manner: "I have been studying arithmetic with my teacher, but in just a short period of time, I dare not say how much attainment I have achieved in front of my seniors."
"But if compared with the so-called prodigies in other prefectures and counties, this kid is sure to be able to outperform his peers!"
He said this respectfully, but his tone was full of arrogance.
As soon as he said this, the old teacher grinned directly, gently touched his palm and said: "What a good boy, not to mention his true talent and practical knowledge, his spirit is extraordinary!"
"Over the years, there are many talented students among the students I have taught, but they are not the ones with the highest achievements!"
"On the contrary, those little guys who have shown perseverance and determination since childhood and who easily refuse to admit defeat have a brighter future."
Chen Ping did not give in to the old teacher's praise, but directly handed it over and said: "Thank you for the praise, senior, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
After saying this, the old professor's laughter became even louder.
It seems that this boy is more confident than he thought.
Of course, Chen Ping cannot easily get away with a few big words, but he threw a question in front of everyone.
"A straight field covers eight hundred and sixty-four steps. It is said to be sixty steps in length and breadth. How long and how wide is it?"
Upon hearing this question, Magistrate Wang, as a civil servant, didn't notice anything wrong.
Mr. Ye has already frowned.
This question involves Tianyuan Shu and Prescription Technique. He has not yet taught Chen Ping such profound arithmetic secrets! The old teacher smiled at the corner of his mouth, obviously deliberately trying to frustrate Chen Ping's arrogance.
Of course, this is just an over-the-top question, not a real test question. Even if Chen Ping can't solve it, he won't lose the opportunity directly.
At most, they can use this matter to find Magistrate Wang, who has recently had plenty of money and food, to ask for some benefits for the county school to subsidize students from poor families.
Mr. Ye frowned and tilted his head slightly, and was about to explain the difficulty of this question to the unclear Magistrate Wang next to him.
Chen Ping didn't wait for the teacher to speak, but he had already listed the system of two-dimensional equations in his mind.
If we use worldly arithmetic to solve a system of two-dimensional equations, even if we know the complicated secrets, we still have to write and draw on paper.
Chen Ping didn't need to bother at all. He didn't even touch the pen and ink, but closed his eyes and calculated in his mind that less than ten breaths had passed.
Then he blurted out and replied: "Twelve steps!"
Mr. Ye took a deep breath and calmed down his trembling mind.
I almost stood up and shouted, "With such a good disciple, what more can a master ask for?"
On the other hand, the old teacher was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head in disbelief, moved closer to the paper in his hand, and carefully looked at the answers he had prepared long ago.
Twelve steps!
After confirming the answer, the first thing that came to Lao Jiayu's mind was not to lament that he was lucky enough to meet a genius.
Instead, I feel that the questions and answers I prepared may have been leaked.
Otherwise, it makes no sense why a seven-year-old child could solve this problem within ten breaths.
Absolutely impossible!
The old teacher put away his previous stern look, with a serious expression as if he was back in class.
The old man's deep voice sounded, and he said slowly: "Next, I will ask another question. If you can still calculate it using mental arithmetic, you will pass this assessment!"
"Boy, do you dare to give it a try?"
The difficulty of this question will definitely be higher than any question prepared before the teaching.
Facing the eyes of strong doubts about the teachings, Chen Ping was not afraid or angry, and responded calmly.
Calmly said: "Please ask the seniors to come up with the questions. If I can't do it, I will voluntarily give up my qualification for the boy lift!" What kind of confidence does this have to take the initiative to increase the bet on such an occasion.
Of course Chen Ping could guess what the old professor was doubting.
Moreover, Chen Ping knew better that no matter how hard he tried to explain, the old eunuch would not listen to him.
The only way is to continue to show off his arithmetic skills and let solid evidence and strong strength dispel all his doubts.
Sure enough, after listening to Chen Ping's arrogance, the old teacher narrowed his eyes and quickly deduced new topics in his heart.
Magistrate Wang and Mr. Ye also started to get nervous.
After a long while, the old teacher finally asked the question.
"Today there are one male chicken, worth five yuan, one female chicken, worth three yuan, and three chicks, worth one yuan. If you buy a hundred chickens for one hundred yuan, how much are the male, female, and chicks worth?"
As soon as he said the title of the old teaching, Mr. Ye became angry.
How is this an assessment? It’s clearly a blatant attempt to make things difficult!
Mr. Ye's face turned red and he scolded him on the spot: "You are an old admonisher. The power of the official is really scary!"
"You put this question in the county school and let the students who have obtained the honors to solve it and see how many people can solve it?"
Being scolded on the spot, the old teacher ignored it and just stared at the silent Chen Ping.
I wanted to see if this guy was prepared, but I didn’t know where I got the answer to the previous question in advance.
A child who is cared for by his elders will definitely become confused if he encounters such an unsolvable problem in front of everyone.
If the mind is confused, flaws will arise.
He has even begun to consider when his test questions were leaked and where to start investigating.
As everyone knows, Chen Ping has already finished the calculation silently in his heart.
He raised his head and looked directly at the old teacher with a pair of clear eyes.
Lao Jiaoyu's heart was shaken, and he couldn't suppress such a ridiculous idea.
Could it be...
Chen Ping answered with a low voice but firmness.
"There are three solutions to this question. The first solution is that there are 4 roosters, 18 hens, and 78 chicks."
"Second solution, there are 8 roosters, 11 hens, and 81 chicks."
"The third solution, there are 12 roosters, 4 hens, and 84 chicks!"
The scene was completely silent, like a deserted place!