"Today, we are going to learn multiplication and division."
It was still the same room, but the decorations had changed a lot. A lecture table and five sets of tables and chairs were neatly placed in the middle of the room.
Behind the lectern, there was a wooden board that was five feet wide and eight feet long. It replaced the original small wooden board. It was painted with a layer of black paint and emitted a slightly pungent smell.
Morton picked up a piece of chalk and wrote a few words on the blackboard. The white limestone was clearly imprinted on the black wooden board. It was very eye-catching. The contrast of black and white was very comfortable to look at. It was clear at a glance.
Meton asked Old Zhang to hurry up and make this set of equipment. The blackboard was very simple, and an apprentice could make it. The chalk was also very easy to make. The Village Mo didn't lack limestone at all. After watering the limestone and settling it, it was poured into the mold. After two days of air drying, it would take shape very quickly.
The snow-white chalk left a clear mark on the blackboard. Rows of numbers were clearly arranged on the blackboard.
"Multiplication table?" Qin Huaiyu read aloud.
"That's right. Today, we're going to learn multiplication. The multiplication table is the most important foundation of mathematics." Morton was a teacher for the second time, so he was already familiar with the subject. He quickly grasped the rhythm.
Zu Mingjun looked at the multiplication table on the blackboard in shock. He was shocked. Of course, he could calculate these numbers, but he was already more than ten years old when he fully mastered the multiplication table. Moreover, he had secretly put in a lot of effort.
"One one equals one, two equals two …"
Looking at the group of old students reading the multiplication table seriously, whether it was the mischievous Qin Huaiyu, Li Gaoming, or Zu Mingjun, who had made great achievements in mathematics, everyone was eagerly absorbing this new knowledge.
Meton felt gratified. All the knowledge he knew was the essence of thousands of years of knowledge from his ancestors. Now that he was spreading it out, it saved countless people from detours. This was the greatest respect for this knowledge.
The multiplication formula and simple multiplication and division were not difficult for the five of them. Each of them had a very solid foundation in mathematics. They only lacked some skills. The multiplication formula directly summed up their previous knowledge.
"If I had known that there was such a simple method, I wouldn't have suffered so many beatings," Qin Huaiyu said with a long sigh.
Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Bao Lin also nodded their heads repeatedly. The three of them had been in school for many years and had suffered countless beatings. Only they themselves knew the pain.
Even though the three of them were rich playboys and had the lowest grades in the Imperial College, they were still young. However, that was only in comparison to the Imperial College, which was where the elites of the country were gathered. Compared to ordinary people, their foundations were very good. After all, the education system of a big family was systematic, and the three of them carried the prosperity of the family. It was impossible for them to be ignorant and incompetent.
"It's really amazing! The ancestors of the Mo Family had been silent for a thousand years, but they had actually developed such profound mathematical knowledge. This method is simple, convenient, easy to calculate, and easy to understand at a glance. This method is the gospel of millions of students, "Li Gaoming couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
Zu Mingjun nodded his head. He was also from a family of mathematicians, and his family was very profound. The mathematics that they were so proud of was not as important as the multiplication formula in front of them. The multiplication formula could be smoothly learned by even a six year old child. This would play an immeasurable role in the promotion of mathematics.
The class quickly ended. Qin Huaiyu and the others once again tasted Master Yu's mouth-watering dishes before they stood up and said their goodbyes.
"Brother Li, please wait a moment," Meton called out to Li Gaoming, who was about to leave.
"What's wrong? Brother Mo, what do you want? "Li Gaoming asked suspiciously.
Meton smiled without saying anything. He waved his hand and Zi Yi walked in with three pairs of boots.
"Young Master!" Zi Yi called out crisply.
"These are the gifts that Meton personally prepared for Brother Gaoming!" Meton pointed at the boots.
Qin Huaiyu and the others looked curiously at the boots in Zi Yi's hand. He smiled and said, "Meton, you're so biased. You actually gave Li Gaoming a gift behind our backs."
"It looks really good! It's rare to see such good shoes! " Cheng Chumo said exaggeratedly.
However, Cheng Chumo was not wrong. Meton was the best shoemaker in the Mo Family Village. The materials and workmanship were all top notch.
"Brother Mo, you're too polite. As the saying goes, one should not be bullied if one has not done anything. Gaoming has shamelessly come here to learn. Brother Mo did not hide anything from Gaoming because of our first meeting. Instead, Brother Mo taught me wholeheartedly. This has already made Gaoming ashamed. How can I accept such a valuable gift? "Li Gaoming refused.
Meton smiled and said, "Brother Gaoming, please don't refuse. Please try it first."
Under Meton's insistence, Li Gaoming reluctantly picked up Meton's shoes.
"There are a total of three pairs of shoes. I don't know Brother Gaoming's shoe size, so I had someone make three pairs of big, small, medium, and small. I believe one of them will suit you." Meton said confidently.
Li Gaoming looked hesitant. He could see that Meton must have a reason for giving him the shoes. However, he did not want to expose his inconvenience in front of everyone.
"Brother Li, please come with me to the back hall to try the new shoes! We can't disappoint Brother Mo. "Cheng Chumo took the initiative to help. He took the shoes in Zi Yi's hand and led Li Gaoming to the back hall.
Qin Huaiyu and the others waited in the front hall. Zu Mingjun was confused, but Qin Huaiyu looked at the back hall thoughtfully.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from the back hall.
"What's wrong?" Qin Huaiyu was the first to jump up nervously.
"Nothing!" Cheng Chumo replied in a loud voice. However, there was still a burst of exclamations coming from the back hall. But from the pleasant surprise in the voices, Qin Huaiyu was able to restrain himself from rushing in.
Not long after. The door curtain was lifted and Li Gaoming and Cheng Chumo walked in. Both of them had an incredulous look on their faces.
"Many thanks for Brother Mo's kindness. Gaoming will remember it!" Li Gaoming walked towards Meton and solemnly bowed.
"Gaoming, you are too polite. It is natural for friends to help each other." Meton quickly helped Li Gaoming up.
"Gaoming, your legs?" Qin Huaiyu looked at Li Gaoming's feet in surprise. He found that Li Gaoming's legs were not injured at all after wearing the shoes. He could even walk normally.
"Hahaha, isn't it incredible?" Li Gaoming was extremely excited. He walked a few steps steadily and did not seem to have any problems with his legs.
"What's going on?" Several people were shocked. Li Gaoming had only been in the back hall for a quarter of an hour, but his legs were cured.
"Is it because of the shoes?" Zu Mingjun looked at the brand new shoes on Li Gaoming's feet.
"Yes, it is because of these shoes! Although the new shoes that Brother Mo gave me look exactly the same as normal shoes, there's a hidden mystery inside. The inside has been increased by an inch. This way, I won't be laughed at when I walk. "Li Gaoming said excitedly.
Li Gaoming was extremely excited. His legs had always been his sore point. Now, it was unexpectedly solved so cleverly. Although it was not completely cured, it did not affect his walking at all.
"Meton, Brother Mo has no words to express his gratitude. Gaoming will remember Brother Mo's kindness." Li Gaoming said solemnly.
"Brother Gaoming, you are treating me as an outsider. We are friends. Friends should help each other. If you don't ask for anything in return, then you are treating me as an outsider!" Meton pretended to be angry.
"Hahaha, well said. Today, I, Li Gaoming, will be friends with you." Li Gaoming laughed.
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