Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

"When the time comes, mother will know. If it succeeds, my Qin State will surely produce many talented people in the future, and father will have a much easier time."

"You're the only one who knows how to brag. You've boasted so many times in the past three years, but I haven't seen any of them. But you've been having so much fun with Xiao Meng'er, Xiao Yi, Yan Fei, and Yue Shen. There are so many rumors about you out there!"

"Ahem, Mom, I'm done eating. I'll be leaving first."

Before he could finish his words, Zhao Chen had already scurried out. He knew what his mother was going to say next, nothing more than those rumors about his lust. But how could that be called lust? Confucius said, "Food and sex are human nature." Besides, Xiao Meng'er and Xiao Yi were both my goddesses in previous lives. Shouldn't this start from childhood? As for Yan Fei and Yue Shen, they were even more perfect.

For this, he was very grateful to his adoptive father. However, after three years in this world, it was time to do something. Initially, Zhao Chen acted this way, firstly to stay hidden, and secondly to see if a system would appear. After all, a system was standard equipment for every time traveler. However, three years had passed, and still no movement, which made him somewhat anxious. Fortunately, his mother, with her strong willpower, had given him a cheat that gave him an incredible talent.

After leaving the palace, Zhao Chen did not disturb the girls.

"Somebody come!"

"See Young Master."

"Where is the gentleman now?"

"Master Bei Mingzi has returned to Tianzong to handle matters, and Master Guiguzi is discussing state affairs with His Majesty."

"Oh, then I'll go over and take a look. I need to ask Father something."

"Yes!"

Following the guards, Zhao Chen came to Xingle Palace.

"Your son pays homage to his father and teacher."

"Boy, didn't you celebrate your birthday with your mother today? Why did you think of coming to me?" Ying Zheng said with a smile.

"Ahem, I need help from the teacher."

"Oh, what does the young master want to talk to me about? Are you finally planning to study seriously?"

Zhao Chen felt a little embarrassed by Guiguzi's half-joking words. He had indeed irritated Guiguzi quite a bit in the past two years. To be able to anger this expert who had lived for hundreds of years, he must have some skills.

"Teacher, you're joking. This time, I've brought something great that can change Greater Qin and make it easier for everyone to learn to read. Of course, it needs to be perfected by the teacher and promoted by my father."

"Oh, now that you can barely recognize any characters, what good ideas do you have?" Ying Zheng smiled.

"Ahem, father, you underestimate me. Look at this!"

Zhao Chen handed over a bamboo slip.

Ying Zheng took it and unfolded it to take a look.

aoe……

After reading a few lines, Ying Zheng's face was filled with black lines: "You little bastard, what a mess this is! It's really ruining the bamboo slips."

"Your Majesty, can you let this old minister take a look as well?"

"Take it and have a look!"

Guiguzi took the bamboo slips and was somewhat bewildered after reading them. Although he couldn't understand them, he intuitively felt that these things seemed to be extraordinary.

"Sir, what exactly is this? Although I don't understand it, I feel it is useful. Please enlighten me."

"Haha, teacher, you have a unique vision. These symbols are very useful. They are not just..." Zhao Chen suddenly stopped, because Ying Zheng's eyes revealed deep displeasure, and he could only smile awkwardly.

"Forget it, Father, Teacher, let me explain these symbols first, and everyone please listen to the pronunciation."

Zhao Chen began to explain to them:

Ah, I'm hungry...

The two were completely bewildered. This way of reading it was indeed unique, but what was its purpose? After explaining it once, Zhao Chen noticed that their expressions were still filled with confusion. He immediately realized that this might be too advanced. It would be better to give an example to illustrate it.

"Father, you may not understand some of what I am saying. It doesn't matter. Just read these words.

The pronunciation of these characters can be represented by the symbols above.”

"Ying, ying, Zhao, zhào... these kinds of combinations are called pinyin."

As soon as the words fell, Ying Zheng and Guiguzi suddenly understood.

Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Chen in surprise. Was this really his son? That naughty boy who always wanted to lie in a woman's arms?

Did he suddenly get it?

Or have you been playing dumb for the past three years?

"Your Excellency is highly talented and admirable.

If these symbols, or rather these letters, become widespread, people only need to master the pronunciation of the letters, and then add the pinyin to each word, and everyone will be able to pronounce these words correctly. This will be a huge help to children's learning and will also greatly promote teaching. It's really amazing."

Guiguzi immediately realized the importance of these letters.

If it is really as you said, and it is promoted in Qin and the other six countries, everyone will be able to recognize words easily.

However, there is still a problem that needs to be solved.

"Sir, although these letters are useful, it's impossible to add letters to every word! That would be a huge project.

Moreover, the writing systems of different countries vary greatly, so universalization may not be easy to achieve.”

"Master, I've already thought about this. First, you need to teach more people to recognize these letters, and then gradually teach them so that more people can learn to spell them.

The king then ordered the promotion of these letters across the country and the establishment of special classrooms.

As for the other six kingdoms, I don't intend to consider them. When the Qin Dynasty unites the six kingdoms, I will simply unify their writing systems and make them all use the Qin Dynasty's writing system."

Zhao Chen said nonchalantly.

This made Ying Zheng very happy.

look!

This is my good son!

Unify the six kingdoms, unify the writing system, and use the writing system of our Great Qin.

How domineering!

He is truly the reincarnation of a saint, not bad!

Ying Zheng was very satisfied and felt very relieved.

"Regarding the issue of marking pinyin for each character, it is actually not necessary.

After all, pinyin is only useful when they are just starting to learn. Once they are familiar with the characters and can write, pinyin is no longer useful. What I am talking about is mainly for children to learn.

Even if most of our people in Daqin are illiterate, it doesn't matter. You can compile a dictionary that includes all the characters of Daqin and annotates them with pinyin. Then when everyone is studying the classics, history, and miscellaneous works, they can just look up the dictionary when they encounter an unfamiliar character. Wouldn't that be much more convenient?

Moreover, the dictionary can not only mark the pinyin, but also annotate the meaning of each word. When you encounter a word you don’t understand, you can understand it by looking it up in the dictionary.

You know, there are only about a thousand characters commonly used in the Qin Dynasty."

"Good, that's great! Your Excellency is truly talented. I am convinced."

At this moment, Guiguzi was completely convinced.

The young master is only three years old!

You can come up with a way to promote text like this.

If this thing really succeeds, you will be the best teacher in the world and everyone's first teacher.

Unless the pinyin of "gongzi" is not used.

Otherwise people will think of the young master.

Just as the legend says that Cangjie created Chinese characters, as long as we use characters, we will remember Cangjie.

Gongzi's pinyin can be compared with Cangjie's creation of characters.

Just for this reason, the young master is qualified to be the best teacher in the world.

Not only that, the young master decided to entrust me with the task of compiling the dictionary. Every time someone uses the dictionary in the future, they'll remember him—Guiguzi. This honor is truly unique, and I'm truly rich! I wonder what Xunzi would think if he knew about this? I'm sure his expression would be quite captivating, hahaha!

Ying Zheng was also well aware of the benefits of this move. He saw not only the immediate benefits, but also the long-term impact. With the popularization of Pinyin, the literacy rate of the people of Daqin would be significantly improved, and a large number of talents would emerge, further consolidating the power of Daqin. Hahaha, it's really good!

"Then, I'll have to trouble you with the matters concerning pinyin and the dictionary. As for the promotion, I'll leave it to you, father."

"Sir, don't you want to participate?" Guiguzi asked in surprise. Doesn't the sir want to participate in such an opportunity that will go down in history?

"No, I'm still young, and compiling a dictionary is too difficult for me." Zhao Chen waved his hand quickly. Compiling a dictionary was really boring. He would rather use this time to cultivate relationships with Xiao Meng and Xiao Yi, or play games with Sister Yan Fei and Sister Yue Shen.

"Hmph! I think you just want to be lazy!" Ying Zheng said dissatisfiedly.

"Ahem... Father, being perceptive is good, but knowing when to stop is also wise. This will easily drive people away from you."

It seems that being a king really doesn't mean you have many friends.

"Father, you are wronging me. I have more important things to do."

"what's up?"

"You'll know when the time comes. However, I need to go to the Directorate of Works to see if I can get more help."

"What are you planning to do? You're not going to use those tables, stools, and lounge chairs again!"

"No, this is a serious matter. If successful, not only will we be able to bring a large number of talents to the Qin Dynasty in a short period of time, but we can also make a lot of money and even have the possibility of bringing all the schools of thought under the Qin Dynasty's command."

Ying Zheng: ???

Guiguzi:? ?

Are you serious? Is it really that effective? I can't believe it.

"Forget it, I'll let Dun Ruo take you to the Director of Works to select people later."

Even though I don’t quite believe it, go ahead and do it!

"Hehe, thank you, Father! Then I'll teach the pinyin pronunciation to the teacher first, and then go to the composition supervisor!"

"Please give me some advice, sir!" Guiguzi said respectfully.

Zhao Chen then began to teach Guiguzi how to pronounce each pinyin. Guiguzi was incredibly quick to learn, mastering it after just two or three times. This saved Zhao Chen a lot of trouble.

"Father, I will take my leave now."

"get out!"

After walking a few steps, Zhao Chen suddenly turned around and said, "By the way, Father, when can we recruit Gongshujia? I have a great use for him."

"I have already told Zhao Gao about this matter. He will go to find Gongshu Jia and will be back soon."

"Yeah!" Zhao Chen turned and left.

"Master Guiguzi, I leave the task of compiling the dictionary to you. I will have everyone at the Jixia Academy learn pinyin. As for compiling the dictionary, your efforts are also needed. If you have any needs, I am willing to meet them."

"I will do my utmost to complete the dictionary as soon as possible." Ultimately, Guiguzi wouldn't let go of such an opportunity to achieve immortal fame. Even the most enigmatic of men still had a human side.

However, Ying Zheng didn't care at all. He was very happy to bring Guiguzi into the Qin Dynasty.

"I will take my leave now."