novelSusiti Chapter 32: The Poet Can't Beat the Crying One
Chapter 32: The Poet Can't Beat the Crying One
Xia Chengzong said, "I believe that the key to developing mathematics and the study of things lies in people. We could establish an invention award."
"Anyone who makes a new invention or outstanding contribution in a certain area may be awarded a prize by the government."
"These rewards increase in rank, with major rewards including honorary titles, granting the same treatment as officials of the same rank, and receiving a salary, but without managing specific affairs."
"Doing things this way will have the same effect as spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones, and will inspire their enthusiasm."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yonglong showed a look of satisfaction.
This is what he likes most about Xia Chengzong.
Unlike the other kids, he didn't make highly subjective judgments, and his solutions were often whimsical.
The solutions that Zong Ge'er provides are often well-thought-out and practical.
It could even be discussed directly at the court meeting.
In this respect, he was even better than several princes.
In the end, Emperor Yonglong shook his head and said, "Brother Zong, your method is feasible."
"However, the national treasury is currently empty, making it difficult to come up with this amount of money. Once the national treasury is full, we can try this method."
Upon hearing this reply, Xia Chengzong couldn't help but feel disappointed.
He wanted to seize the throne and become emperor, so naturally he wanted the Great Qian Dynasty to develop better and become stronger.
Science and technology are the primary productive forces; to achieve national prosperity and strength, science and technology must take the lead.
It's true that the national treasury is empty, but that's because we haven't paid enough attention to it!
If it were truly important, his proposal wouldn't cost much money at all; there's no way to save money from it.
The development of science and technology can only be achieved gradually.
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The next day, when Dr. Song was teaching mathematics, he simply pulled Xia Chengzong along to lecture while he listened to the lecture from below.
After Xia Chengzong finished speaking, he asked Xia Chengzong a few more questions.
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Xia Chengxu and the other students were filled with despair. It was laughable that they had previously thought they would compete with Xia Chengzong in academics.
Before they knew it, they had already started teaching them.
Even Dr. Song asked him questions, how can you compare?
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From that day on, Xia Chengzong noticed that Xia Chengxu and the others had changed.
Instead of paying as much attention in class, they began to rack their brains to show their filial piety to Emperor Yonglong.
They would either personally serve tea and water, massage shoulders and legs, whisper sweet nothings, or perform elaborate costumes.
This unexpected turn of events drew Xia Chengzong's serious attention.
Don't think that doing this is useless; sometimes it can be very useful.
For example, when the brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were vying for the throne, Cao Cao went on a campaign, Cao Zhi presented a poem, and Cao Pi wept bitterly.
In the end, those who presented poems couldn't outdo those who wept loudly—of course, Cao Cao had other considerations, but the weeping certainly played a role.
Coincidentally, Xia Chengzong knew all the methods they used, and he used them even more skillfully than they did...
Furthermore, he didn't do it intentionally, thus falling into a subpar state.
He did it so naturally that no one could see any deliberate effort on his part.
His massage techniques were highly praised by Emperor Yonglong.
He didn't use sweet words, but he offered sincere praise and showed deep affection between grandfather and grandson.
His jokes were far superior to the dry jokes of the others, often making Emperor Yonglong laugh heartily.
After he used these methods, nothing else happened.
As a result, Xia Chengzong is able to reap a steady harvest of emotional points every day.
As his emotional value accumulated and drew closer to the 10,000 mark, he did not relax at all.
He felt he could do even better.
On this day of rest, he took a few children to the Prince Zhongshun's residence.
Prince Zhongshun was delighted to see the children and quickly invited them to a performance and a banquet.
Xia Chengzong laughed and said, "Fifth Uncle, there's no rush to watch the opera. I've come here to ask you for a favor."
Prince Zhongshun laughed and said, "Just say it. As long as it's available in Fifth Uncle's residence and as long as Fifth Uncle can do it, I will grant it."
Xia Chengzong said, "It's nothing serious. Uncle Wu has carpenters and good timber at his residence, right?"
Prince Chungshun replied, "Of course, what do you want to do?"
Xia Chengzong said, "I want them to make two chairs to give to my grandfather and the empress."
"If it really works well, I'll make one for each of my fifth uncle and fifth aunt."
Prince Zhongshun clapped his hands and laughed, "No wonder Father Emperor dotes on you the most; you're so well-behaved and sensible!"
Prince Zhongshun summoned his steward and instructed him to take Xia Chengzong to the carpentry workshop.
Xia Chengzong came to the Prince Zhongshun's mansion to borrow a carpenter because his own mansion had neither a carpenter nor good timber.
Perhaps it existed before, but it doesn't exist now.
Before long, they arrived at the carpenter's shop.
Xia Chengzong drew up the blueprints and had the carpenters use the finest rosewood to build two chairs according to his designs.
What he wants to make is an ergonomic chair.
In his past life, when he was a DIY content creator, he personally made ergonomic chairs.
Now that there are carpenters available to do the work, he doesn't have to do it himself.
He was so worried that the carpentry work wouldn't be done well that he personally supervised it.
It took most of the day to create the two ergonomic chairs.
The next day, he brought the two chairs into the palace.
One was given to Emperor Yonglong, and the other to the Empress.
Emperor Yonglong and the Empress were very pleased, not with the object itself, but with his filial piety.
As for material possessions, they are incredibly wealthy; what good things haven't they seen?
However, after dinner that evening, Emperor Yonglong couldn't help but ask:
"Zong-ge'er, what material is the chair you gave to Grandfather made of? How come it's so comfortable?"
"In the past, my grandfather would always experience back pain after sitting for a long time, but after sitting in the chair you sent today, the pain is gone! It's truly a wonderful thing!"
Xia Chengzong laughed and said, "Grandpa, it's made of small sandalwood! It's comfortable for you to sit in, and my filial piety has not been in vain."
"It's not because of the material. This chair was specially made to fit my grandfather's body."
"It will prevent the Emperor's back from being unsupported, so even if he sits for a long time, he won't feel too tired."
"However, it's best not to sit for too long. Get up and move around every hour, rest for a while, and then sit down again."
"This will make Grandpa Emperor healthier!"
After hearing this, Emperor Yonglong couldn't help but say to Dai Quan, who was standing beside him:
"I just said this today, and they still only complained that I doted on him. Now look, who else is as devoted to filial piety as him?"
Dai Quan hurriedly smiled and said, "Third Master Zong is truly a model of filial piety. In my life, I have seen many filial sons, but I have never seen one as filial as Third Master Zong!"
"It's also because the Emperor knows how to train them; otherwise, why don't we see other families producing such filial and outstanding juniors as Zong Ge'er?"
Dai Quan's words delighted Emperor Yonglong, who burst into laughter.
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