Three Kingdoms: I rely on system loopholes to survive

Chapter 64 The Fear of Being Dominated by Mathematics
Zhong Ping was so stared at that his hair stood on end.

He thought to himself, could it be that his answer was too rubbish?No way, how can I say this should have a passing grade...

Although Zhongping's answer is indeed a bit off topic: when Cao Cao asked him about his understanding of the classics, he actually intended to test Zhongping's understanding of the Six Classics.

He himself studied Confucian classics when he was young, and it can even be said that he also had some achievements in Confucian classics. However, if we really want to say that Cao Cao loves studying Confucian classics, that is not the case.

For Cao Cao, the study of Confucian classics is more like his entry level. If we talk about the debate between ancient Chinese classics and modern Chinese classics, Cao Cao is undoubtedly the latter.

However, Cai Yong has achieved quite a lot in the field of textual research in ancient Chinese classics. Since Zhong Ping learned from Cai Yong, Cao Cao, who is more of a school of modern literature, would of course be curious about Zhong Ping's learning results.

Zhong Ping's brain short-circuited for a while, and he didn't notice Cao Cao's implication. Since he couldn't think of any Confucian classics, Zhong Ping could only find some ancient Chinese translations that he had done to make up for it.

Fortunately, he had done enough ancient prose in high school that he could immediately think of Su Zhe's "Portrait of Zhang Yizhou".

He also remembered that when he used the book wiping scheme to separate Zhang Ji and Fan Chou, Wang Yun played Liubo chess with him.

At that time, he thought that the hexagram should be in the plan to erase books, and couldn't help worrying that there was a flaw in his plan. Later, Zhang Ji was forced to rebel by Fan Chou and surrendered to Chang'an.

Zhongping's plan went smoothly, and he forgot about it.

It wasn't until he was tied out of Chang'an by the mysterious man, stood in front of the hawker's stall, and touched the whitebait on his waist, that he suddenly remembered Jiusan again, that is, entered the third rank: Tilong.

At this time, there is a hidden crisis and it is impossible to guard against it. We must be highly vigilant.

In the end it was said.

Since Zhong Ping thought of "Book of Changes", he was a little more sure about how to answer Cao Cao's exam.

"Portrait of Zhang Yizhou" happens to have a sentence that fits Confucius' words and deeds, and at the same time, it can also catch up with "Book of Changes". The combination of these three, even if the connection is rigid, is enough to get a passing grade.

That's why Zhong Ping dared to reply loudly: "Three years after Zilu governed Puyi, Confucius passed by, and when he came to its territory, he praised him and said: 'Zilu has done a really good job, he is respectful and trustworthy.'"

"When he walked into the city, Confucius praised him again: ''Zilu has done a great job, he has been faithful and generous.'"

"When he arrived at Zilu's office, Confucius couldn't help but praise him again: 'Zilu has done a great job, he has made a clear observation and made a decision.'"

"So the commentary said: The sage has the ability to see the small and know the big."

Confucius saw that in the territory of Zilu, the cultivated land had been tidied up, the weeds had been eradicated, and the waterways in the field had been deepened. From this, he understood that Zilu's government orders were smooth and reasonable, and the people were convinced, so he praised Zilu as "good".

Zhong Ping’s explanation in this way can be said to be appropriate, and then he quoted Su Zhe’s words:

When there is no disaster, it is still easy to control; when the disaster has occurred, it is still easy to manage.

If the seedlings of disasters have appeared, but the disasters have not yet appeared, this situation indicates that disasters are about to occur.

Disasters are about to happen but have not yet appeared, and it is the most difficult to manage.

Because you can't rush to do it when there is a seedling of disaster, and you can't relax your vigilance just because the disaster has not yet appeared.

To further explain "seeing the micro-knowledge", and at the same time using "disaster" to further extend, it is inevitable that it will be suspected of rote.

However, in today's environment, there seems to be a metaphor in the dark, and it is even more obvious that this comment is a bit of a point of view.

Xun Yu's eyes lit up when he heard this sentence. He paid equal attention to the study of ancient Chinese classics and modern Chinese classics, and studied both.

It is natural to hear that Zhong Ping's answer is not limited to pure Confucian classics, but cleverly uses the past to describe the present, and uses the annotations of the ancient scriptures to support his criticism and improvement of the present.

I have to say that Xun Yu's eyes are indeed as bright as a torch. Only by relying on the flaw of Zhongping, it can be seen that he wants to learn from Kang Youwei's "Xinxue Apocrypha" and engage in "restructuring from ancient times".

But after all, Xun Yu is not a time traveler, and his understanding of the "transformation from ancient times" is still at the level of the pre-Qin ideal system of "comfortably well-off" and "walking on the road" through Confucian classics.

He didn't think any deeper at all. Of course, Xun Yu couldn't think any further...

Finally, Zhong Ping concluded with "Book of Changes: Xici II" and proposed a solution to the disaster:

"'Several' is the subtlety of people's participation in social activities, the foresight of favorable outcomes."

"The gentleman begins to act when he sees the subtleties of things, he cannot wait, and he must keep doing this for a long time."

Once such a three-paragraph answer is uttered, it can be taken out as a formal commentary and engraved next to "The Analects of Confucius".

Zhong Ping didn't think his reply was so good, he was stared at by Boss Cao and Xun Yu, and there seemed to be many burrs on the cushion under his knees, making him fidgety.

What the hell is going on here? If you pass or fail, the two of you will be graded... Why are you staring at me like this?

"Boheng..."

Cao Cao's smile was a bit weird, and his tone was so soft that Zhong Ping felt a chill down his back.

What is this to do...

There is always a kind of math test where you get a zero score, and the teacher not only doesn't scold you, but also leans over to you and asks you warmly: "Did your deskmate affect you? Or is it that the air conditioner is too cold to sleep in class?" uncomfortable?"

"The teacher knows that it's not your fault that you didn't do well in the exam. It must be the reason why I didn't teach well, right?"

Probably this is the feeling, kind of creepy.

"Uncle has something to say, you might as well speak up."

Poor Zhongping struggled to contain the trembling of his legs.

This kind of torture is still too advanced for human beings, Boss Cao!

Cao Cao also seemed to realize that his attitude was easy to be misunderstood, so he restrained his smile and coughed twice.

He looked at Zhongping again, and said, "Where does Boheng want to stay these two days?"

Xun Yu gave a pause to straighten the chess pieces.

Didn't Boheng come to join Yu?

My lord, is it too much for you to snatch people like this?

Zhong Ping was stunned by the question, he subconsciously looked at Xun Yu.

Uncle, what's the matter?Save me!I don't really want to live with Boss Cao... I want to wait and see again!
In case Boss Cao wants to fall asleep with me, I can't refuse, right? When the time comes, send me a "I love killing in my dream"... Isn't it inexplicable to send it?

Xun Yu wanted to say a few words, but he was Cao Cao's confidant after all, as soon as he raised his head and caught the other's expression in his eyes, he knew that Cao Cao was bound to win Zhongping.

Since Cao Cao fell in love with Zhongping, he thought of his own eldest son Cao Ang, who is 14 years old this year and is about the same age as Zhongping.But it is because of his stubborn personality that he is far inferior to Zhongping, who is mature, calm and steady.

Even more, he wanted to have a peaceful relationship with Cao Ang, so that he could cultivate Cao Ang's character by the way.

If the two can be friends, Zhong Ping can also be Cao Ang's help in the future.

So he made up his mind to let Zhong Ping live in his house.

"Since Boheng said so, I won't hide much."

Cao Cao was frank and straight to the point, and gave Zhongping a knowing blow by surprise:
"My eldest son, your elder brother Ang is stubborn by nature. He likes the complicated tactics of war and doesn't like classics. When you study, you often push back and forth..."

When Zhong Ping heard this, he thought that Cao Cao meant that he wanted him to teach Cao Ang to learn the classics, and he was slandering that I am still a half-baked person, teaching Cao Ang... Isn't that a mistake?
If one day I accidentally spit out some modern ideas that have been learned, and say it in front of Boss Cao, then I won’t enjoy Shang Yang’s treatment?
Cao Cao changed the subject and said: "I heard that Boheng was a young man, and he wants to be good at numerology. I hope Boheng can teach you a lot, big brother!"

Zhongping's eyes darkened.

I never expected... After time travelling, the one who will never leave him is mathematics...

What human suffering is this!
(End of this chapter)