The Three Kingdoms Voyage

Chapter 66 Apprenticeship
"What is he here for?" Zhang Cheng asked.

"It looks like he's an apprentice." The servant accompanied him cautiously, bowed and replied, with a weird look on his face, as if he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to: "He...brought some dried meat."

"Dried meat?" Zhang Cheng almost laughed out loud, who else would bring dried meat to apprentice these days.Hearing this, Zhang Zhao showed a rare smile, "It's not easy for this kid to know some ancient rituals. Zhong Si, go and meet him for me."

Zhang Cheng was very surprised. Apart from Sun Quan, Zhang Zhao had never greeted any guests who came to Zhang's house, and the public was no exception. Today, Sun Shao, a boy who didn't perform the crown ceremony, came to ask his teacher, why should he greet him?Besides, Sun Shao's situation is too special, the Zhang family is already unlucky enough, and if they hook up with him again, will it be good?He didn't get up, but hesitated for a moment: "Father, Sun Shao has a special status, so it seems inappropriate to do this."

"What's wrong?" Zhang Zhao glared at him, and his face darkened: "Not to mention his father's reason for calling me Zhong's father in the past, but he said that he came to worship the teacher with ancient etiquette, so I should go to meet him." Welcome. There are not many people who know how to respect their teachers these days."

Zhang Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, Zhang Zhao's words were obviously out of anger, but luckily at home, if outsiders heard it and heard it in Sun Quan's ears, it would make Sun Quan unhappy again.He didn't dare to persuade him anymore, for fear that Zhang Zhao would say something worse, he quickly got up and went out.As soon as he went out, he saw Sun Shao standing outside the door respectfully with his hands arched, and the entourage behind him was holding a bundle of dried meat in his hands.

"Sun Jun." Zhang Cheng stepped forward and saluted: "My father is waiting inside, please Sun Jun come with me."

"Your Excellency is Zhang Shishu?" Sun Shao smiled sincerely, following his steps.Zhang Cheng's eyebrows jumped, and he quickly declined: "Sun Jun, you are from the public family, so I can't bear to be called that."

Sun Shao said with a smile as he walked: "At that time, my father called Mr. Zhang Zhongfu, and held the etiquette of his children. Naturally, he was in the same generation as Zhang Junping. Don't dare to forget."

Zhang Zhao, who was sitting in the hall, heard Sun Shao's words clearly, felt very comfortable, and said loudly, "If you haven't changed your father's ways for three years, you can be called filial piety."

Sun Shao hurriedly stepped forward, put his feet up, with his hands outstretched, his sleeves fluttering up the steps, then he took off his shoes, knelt down by the mat, and saluted respectfully according to the ancient etiquette taught by Zhang Wen. . "Sun Shao, a young man from Wujun who didn't study, paid a visit to Mr. Zhang, and begged Mr. Zhang not to think that his aptitude is poor, and to enroll in his disciples, so that he can learn from him so that he can improve his moral education."

Zhang Zhao looked at the stern-looking Sun Shao, and couldn't help showing a satisfied smile: "Get up, get up, you kid, where did you learn this ancient etiquette? There is a bit of style in this way." smell."

Sun Shao got up and bowed again: "Don't dare to lie to Mr. Zhang. If you have just learned from Zhang Wen, please correct me if you make mistakes."

Zhang Zhao said "oh". Zhang Wen's father, Zhang Yun, was his colleague back then. He knew Zhang Wen and knew that he was a talented person. Since he taught him, it made sense.He looked at Sun Shao and asked, "What books have you read?"

"I've read some Analects, the Classic of Filial Piety."

"Since you've read the Analects of Confucius, can you explain it well?" Zhang Zhao put away his smile and sat upright, as if preparing to question Sun Shao.Sun Shao heard from Zhang Wen that before appreciating a teacher, the general teacher will check your knowledge background. If your background is too poor, or if you think you are too stupid, they may not accept you. Seeing Zhang Zhao’s posture, he is inevitably a little nervous .Fortunately, his background in the Analects of Confucius is really good, and he asked Zhang Wen for advice later, so he should be able to handle it.

"Please ask Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Zhao saw that Sun Shao had a well-thought-out plan, so he was not polite, and asked, "My son said, my way is consistent. Why is this one?"

Sun Shao responded, "It's just loyalty and forgiveness."

Zhang Zhao asked: "But what is it with the benevolent?"

"Being loyal to the king's affairs and forgiving others' faults is close to benevolence."

"What is benevolence?"

"The benevolent loves others."

The two asked and answered each other, and in a short while they argued with each other for several rounds based on the content of the Analects.Sun Shao was almost familiar with the Analects of Confucius, and with Daqiao's careful guidance and Zhang Wen's guidance, he was quite accomplished. Zhang Zhao's questions almost came out of his mouth. Later, Zhang Zhao deliberately raised a few questions. He only hesitated for a moment before answering the more difficult question.

Zhang Zhao was very satisfied, and when he looked at him with admiration, he stroked his thick beard and said, "Although you are late in learning, fortunately, you have a solid foundation. It is also rare. You want to worship me as a teacher, what do you want to learn?"

Sun Shao heaved a sigh of relief, and replied with a smile: "Mr. Wen Shuo is not only proficient in the Analects, but also good at Zuo Chuan Chunqiu. My disciple is not talented, so I want to learn from Zuo Chuan Chun."

Zhang Zhao nodded, but said with some embarrassment: "Since you are eager to learn, I should have taught you everything, but the military situation is urgent, and the Supreme will soon be stationed in the barracks. For a while, I can't teach you anymore."

Sun Shao bowed and said: "Mr. has something to do. This disciple should do his best. However, the important place of the military camp is indeed not for idlers to enter. I want to ask Mr. to grant a chapter of the book, and I will review it by myself. I will come to ask for help after Mr.'s official business is over. "

Zhang Zhao blinked, then shook his head and said, "Self-study? Is it possible?"

Sun Shao said with a smile: "To tell you the truth, my disciples think that to be a scholar, you should put in the effort first, read the chapters and sentences well, ponder them day and night, and then ask the wise men if you have any doubts, so that you can really benefit from it. The so-called book reading Repeated a hundred times, the meaning is self-evident. This is my disciple’s boldness, and I want to ask my master to teach me chapters and sentences, and after my disciple has mastered it, I will bother my master to clarify my doubts.”

Zhang Zhao laughed. There are many people who study, but there are only a few people like Sun Shao who are willing to work hard.He was also a little curious, wanting to see how well Sun Shao could read the chapters and sentences, and motioned Zhang Cheng to fetch a roll of bamboo slips and handed them to Sun Shao: "This is the first volume of chapters and sentences, take it and read it first." , if there is anything unclear, you can come and ask Zhong Si."

Sun Shao was stunned for a moment, and quickly bowed to take it.

Zhang Zhao paused, and then said, "Do you have words?"

Sun Shao shook his head and said with an embarrassed smile: "The disciple has not performed the crowning ceremony yet, so there is no word."

Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and thought for a while, then said: "Since you have entered my sect, I will give you my name first, which can be regarded as a meeting gift. As for the crown ceremony, I will ask the Supreme Lord after this battle is over." I salute you. When the country employs people, it's time for you to come out and do something."

Sun Shao was overjoyed and quickly bowed down: "Mr. Xie."

Zhang Zhao took a piece of bamboo slips, wrote two characters on it squarely, and handed it to Sun Shao. Sun Shao took it over and took a look. Seeing the word "Feng Xian" written on it, he thought it looked familiar. Without thinking too much, I thank you.It took me a while to figure it out, shit, Fengxian, isn’t this Lu Bu’s character, why did Lao Zhang use it for me?Although Fengxian and Shao are indeed compatible, but that rebellious Lu Fengxian died unexpectedly. Could it be that Lao Zhang wants me to rebel and kill Sun Quan?
Sun Shao murmured in his heart, and Zhang Cheng also felt that it was very inappropriate. After Sun Shao sent a gift and bid farewell, he asked impatiently: "Father, it's all right if you give him a letter, why do you have to make such a fuss?" One word? The Supreme Being heard it, and I’m afraid he will have an idea.”

"What do you think?" Zhang Zhao stared, not allowing Zhang Cheng to refute, and then said: "You don't know, Sun Shao is now an official."

"Being an official? How is it possible?" Zhang Cheng blurted out.It was no secret that Sun Quan suppressed Sun Shao, and Zhang Cheng knew it clearly.He really didn't know about Sun Shao's appointment yesterday, but now he heard what Zhang Zhao said, and he intuitively felt that what Zhang Zhao said was wrong.

"Just yesterday, Sun Shao was granted the title of officer by the Supreme Being, Captain." Zhang Zhaoruo glanced at Zhang Cheng meaningfully, and then said: "Zhang Wen also became an official, Cheng."

"This..." Zhang Cheng was stunned for a moment. Looking at Zhang Zhao's serious face, he suddenly felt a chill.

(End of this chapter)