Abstract: The words,content and sentence number of “99” multiplication table in the strips of Qin dynasty in Liye have unique features.It may revise certain conclusions made by Wang Guowei in his Liu Sha Zhui Jian (Strips of Falling Sand).In terms of the significance of mathematics history,these strips found in Liye reveal three important mathematics connotations:multiplication definition,multiplication communicative law,and calculation foundation.In terms of the significance of cultural history,this table has some attachment to Zhou Yi (the Book of Change).

Key words: strips of Qin dynasty;“99&rdquo, multiplication table;multiplication;mathematics connotation;Zhou Yi (the Book of Change)