Saint Qin Batu

Chapter 5 Apprenticeship
After about noon, someone knocked on the faded rich door.Ying Zheng knew that the people sent by the Zhao family had arrived.Thinking that I am going to see that weird gentleman soon, it would be a lie to say that I am not nervous.At this time, Xiao Yingzheng seemed to have returned to his previous life when he had just graduated from university and was looking for a job. Looking at a bronze mirror that was not very clear, he repeatedly arranged his clothes.Zhao Ji looked at Ying Zheng with a smile on her face, and gently brushed off the non-existent dust for Ying Zheng.

After tinkering for a while, the mother and son slowly opened the door.At the door was a young man in a blue linen suit. The young man seemed a little impatient and was looking around.Seeing the door open, the young servant quickly turned his face, bowed respectfully to Zhao Ji, mother and son, and said, "Madam, son, my young master is already waiting for you not far outside the mansion." Zhao Ji He nodded calmly, took Ying Zheng's hand, and followed the boy towards the street.

Sure enough, not far from the street, a carriage that was not considered luxurious was leaning against the side of the road.The servant looked around, then respectfully led Zhao Ji's mother and son closer to the carriage.

Naturally, the servant's actions did not escape Zhao Ji's eyes. "Oh, sure enough, the Zhao family has a good plan!" Zhao Ji walked towards the carriage calmly, her expression unchanged.

That's right, the reason why the Zhao family chose to pick up Zhao Ji's mother and son at this time was naturally because they were afraid of being seen by people living nearby and causing unnecessary trouble for the Zhao family.Although the common people in the Warring States period generally only had two meals in the morning and evening, the people in this neighborhood were more or less rich and noble, so they naturally had enough money to eat an extra meal.Therefore, compared with ordinary streets, the streets here have relatively fewer people around noon.

The servant took out a small stool from the front of the carriage, and helped Zhao Ji and her son board the carriage.Then he neatly put away the stool, yelled and drove the carriage away quickly.

Zhao Ling was the only one in the carriage. For some reason, Zhao Yue did not follow his will.Zhao Ling was wearing a white shirt. He didn't look like a family member in his 30s or nearly 40 years old, but rather a student in his early twenties.It can be seen from this that Zhao Ling respects the old gentleman. If outsiders don't know about it, they will definitely feel Zhao Ling's intentions for Ying Zheng, but the fact is that there are only a few people involved.

Zhao Ling looked at Zhao Ji's mother and son, and said calmly, "Here we are."

"En." Zhao Ji bowed her head, responded lightly, and pulled Ying Zheng to Zhao Ling, "Zheng'er, quickly call uncle."

"Uncle." Ying Zheng called weakly, like a normal seven or eight-year-old child who has never seen the world, with a hint of timidity.

Zhao Ling stared at Ying Zheng, as if he wanted to see through Ying Zheng.Ying Zheng secretly raised his head and glanced at Zhao Ling. Seeing Zhao Ling's serious expression, he quickly lowered his head again, bowing his head respectfully, with a look of sincerity and fear.

Zhao Ling saw Ying Zheng's reaction completely in his eyes, and then put away his serious face, and put on the previous faint smile.

"Zheng'er, get up quickly, long time no see, you have grown up a lot."

"Zheng'er, thank you uncle for your concern."

"Ah."

Zhao Ji listened to the unnutritious words of the two and did not speak. For a while, she really felt like a kind uncle and nephew.Zhao Ling said a few words casually, but stopped talking.Zhao Ji reached out and pulled Ying Zheng to sit beside her.

Suddenly, there was a strange atmosphere in the car.Only the "squeak" of the car passing by and the sound of the boy whipping the horse outside the window were left behind.

Zhao Ling closed his eyes slowly, and sat upright on his knees, but he didn't move at all in the violently shaking carriage.On the contrary, Zhao Ji and Ying Zheng were much more casual.Zhao Ji is better, after all, she is a lady from a famous family, but she is a little lazy.But Yingzheng fully demonstrated what is called "children's nature". For a while, he stared at the decorative carvings inside the car, and for a while he lay on the window and looked at the scenery outside. His body was like a fish without bones. Seeing the shaking of the carriage, twisting and turning.

The speed of the carriage was not fast, it stopped and went.The ancient horse-drawn carriage is not like the cars of the later generations, the shock absorption effect is so good, even if it is driving on the interface of Handan, the capital of Zhao State, it will still be very bumpy.After all, Handan is not Xianyang, and Zhao State is not Qin State's crazy country with strict standards.The officials who built it often just made it look like, so as to deduct some money and food from it.Without a good foundation, it didn't take long for the ground to become potholed.

Yingzheng wanted to complain about the ancient sitting posture for a long time. It was better if the time was short, but after a long time, his legs became numb, and sometimes he couldn't even stand up if he didn't pay attention.Moreover, in the carriage, there is only a thin layer of cloth used as a cushion, which is not at all like home, so good that it is a bit thick.Coupled with the violent bumping of the carriage, Ying Zheng's legs were already numb and unconscious.However, there can be no faux pas, such as sitting cross-legged.You know, in ancient times, especially during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, if you were rude, others would even fight you desperately.

Before, Ying Zheng deliberately showed a naive and romantic look, so as to confuse his uncle, but at this moment, Ying Zheng is really restless, but coupled with his look around, it is also the same as before. There is not much difference.

"Huh!" The carriage stopped slowly.

Zhao Ling in the car opened his eyes suddenly, and Ying Zheng was taken aback by the instant fierce look. Zhao Ji also put away her lazy look, and tidied up her makeup a little, as if she was a real woman. Miss everyone, oh no, it should be closer to the temperament of a noble lady.

Zhao Ling got out of the car first after the boy set up the stool.Zhao Ji looked at Ying Zheng, patted his hand slightly, and gave him an encouraging look.Feeling the slight dampness on the back of his hand, Ying Zheng knew that the real test had come.

If, before departure, Ying Zheng regarded this apprenticeship trip as a company interview at most, then after feeling Zhao Ji's inner expectations and urgency for her, Ying Zheng returned from the company interview in an instant. The college entrance examination room.One is just losing a job that can be found again, while the other is full of parents' expectations and a test of their vision for the future.

The old man Zhongyin, just like what Zhao Ling said, lived among the common people in Handan and was active in the downtown area.Looking at the mansion in front of you, which is slightly larger than the surrounding civilian houses, it is hard to believe that this is the place where a capable person lived in an era of the Warring States Period when nobles and humbles were different.Moreover, looking at the somewhat extravagant courtyard that is slightly larger, it obviously does not match the style of the small main house, so one can guess that this is probably because the friend of the old man Zhongyin couldn't stand it anymore. Built for him.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" Zhao Ling knocked on the door three times, slowly but with force.

Not long after, an old farmer with rough and dark skin appeared in front of everyone holding a melon in his hand.This really shocked Ying Zheng!I thought that he would be like other hermits, although he lived in a simple house, he still lived an elegant and luxurious life.Who ever thought that he was an authentic farmer uncle.You know, in this era, the theory of high and low is still very popular.It is only right for nobles to look down on common people and even bully them.Therefore, people in this era always have a natural fear and envy towards nobles. If they have the opportunity to become nobles, they can die!To give the simplest example, in order to obtain the title of a nobleman, Qin Xianggong, the founding king of the Qin Kingdom, led a thousand adult men to escort the king of Zhou to the capital.In the end, more than 1000 men survived, and even less than three digits survived.This shows that the world is crazy about the nobles.

"This may be the biggest core of Qin's military system! Mobilize the desire of Qin people!" Ying Zheng thought unconsciously.

"Zheng'er, meet Mr. Hurry up!" Zhao Ling's stern voice rang in his ears.Only then did Ying Zheng come to his senses, he was studying under a teacher!
Cursing inwardly, Yingzheng straightened his clothes quickly, bowed his head and said, "Boy Zhao Shizheng, see you sir."

With a smile on his face, the old man stroked his goatee and said with a chuckle, "Liangzi."

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Ling and Zhao Ji were shocked at the same time.Zhao Ling hurriedly bowed to the side and said: "Sir, the student was fortunate to be taught by the master in the past, and today I brought my nephew to listen to the holy teachings. I hope that the master will appreciate it!"

The old man smiled slightly and did not speak. He looked at Ying Zheng for a while, glanced at Zhao Ling, and then looked at Zhao Ji with great interest.

"Sir, this is my sister!" Zhao Ling waited for a while but didn't get an answer, so he was not embarrassed, so he naturally introduced the old man in the middle position.

"My concubine has met Mr. Zhao!" Zhao Ji gave a slight blessing.

"Well, I once had a good friend who was proficient in physiognomy. I am not talented, but I have learned a thing or two. Madam's appearance is beyond words!" The old man narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.

Zhao Ling's body shook slightly, and Zhao Ji also seemed a little surprised, never expecting this old gentleman to say such words.

"This kid, the old man thinks he is very cute and cute. By the way, what's his name?" The old man didn't bother with Zhao Ji, and the conversation returned to Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows in his heart, but he didn't dare to show any expression on his face, and said again: "Boy, Zhao Shizheng!"

"Yingzheng? Hehe, good name" the old man whispered softly, then ignored everyone, turned around, stomped, and walked leisurely towards his small main house.

"I'll come back tomorrow morning alone, I have something to do today, so I won't accompany you!"

"Wei!" Ying Zheng bowed in response, with an unavoidable look of ecstasy in his eyes.

Zhao Ji also smiled and looked relaxed. She knew that this was more than half the success.

Zhao Ling, on the other hand, was slightly different.He couldn't be more clear about how twisted the old man Zhongyin was. After listening to the lesson, he decided to benefit a lot, and tried every means to inquire about it, hoping to listen to another lesson.Regarding the strange temper of the old man Zhongyin, let alone him, even capable men from all over the world can only smile wryly and shake their heads.Unexpectedly, his nephew really fell in love with him!
"It seems that this move is right, but we need to make some adjustments." Zhao Ling looked at Ying Zheng, thinking.

(End of this chapter)