Three Philosophical Questions for Travelers

Haiwen let out a helpless sigh in his throat, "I gave you ideas, and you also drew blueprints at that time, why didn't this thing work?"

The big man looked very ugly, and said: "Yes, I can draw drawings, but I can't do it if I really want to. I can only do some knocking and trough work. If your window is broken, I can still repair it for you. What a joke. Son...My lord, I know this thing is very important, I am afraid that you will blame me if it is broken, so I just don’t make it.”

Hai Wen shook his head, asked the old man, "What about you?"

"My lord!" The old man gave a salute and said sadly, "I want to too! But my old eyes are dim, and I can't even make those precision parts. My arms are weak, and my eyes are shaking. You broke it!"

Dare to love is that everyone dare not start.Haven put his last hope on that apprentice and asked, "What about you?"

"I..." The little apprentice was about to speak, but he saw an old man and a strong man on the left and right clamp him with their eyes - they ate him like a sesame cake.The apprentice hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I can't do it either!"

Haiwen noticed this scene, "You took out the blueprint back then, why can't you make it now?"

"That's..." The elementary school student was sweating anxiously, his eyes wandering all over the place, "I drew it blindly!"

"Drawing blindly?" Haiwen asked, staring at him.

"Uh..." The apprentice took a step back with a look of fear on his face. At this time, the strong man pushed him and said, "How can you deceive adults by drawing indiscriminately? You bastard!"

The apprentice hurriedly said: "Oh, no, no! It's... I drew it too sloppily. In fact, the thing can't be made. Even if it is made, it won't take long! It's a semi-finished product... It's a waste product! It's a waste product !” He cried out in pain.

Haiwen nodded calmly, and said: "Okay, I won't make it difficult for you—oh, by the way, boy, you come with me to the Yizheng Hall, there is a broken wooden toilet in my place, you can fix it build."

No one wants to do the dirty work of the toilet. The two "big craftsmen" were polite on purpose, and then the old man said: "In that case, you can go with the adults, little hammer." The big man also said: "Yes, We won't compete with you. It's not easy for you."

The apprentice known as Little Hammer nodded at them with a dry smile on his face. It was really hard to tell.

Haiwen took the child away immediately. He asked the police to practice in the square, and then he took the small hammer to the Yizheng Hall.He went to an inner room, and asked Little Hammer, "Son, just tell me, can you make this thing?"

"I..." His face became extremely ugly, "I can't."

"Really? You have to know that it is a serious crime to deceive the mayor." Hai Wen lowered his voice, "You will lose your job if you disobey those two carpenters, but if you lie to me, then you will be a sinner for the entire Wild Horse Land. do you understand?"

Little Hammer was trembling with fear, and said loudly, "My lord! To tell you the truth, I can do that overturned car, but I..." He was discouraged again at this point, "I still can't do it."

Hai Wen asked, "Tell me the reason."

"The first reason is that it's really complicated. I've never done it before. As you can see, I'm a young apprentice. I'm sure I can't do things that even the masters dare not touch. I can be tough. Scalp to do it, but...it's either ugly, rotten, or useless, and it takes a lot of effort to make one, and you can't make a few in a year. So I dare not take this job."

"What about the second?"

"You must know the second one." He muttered in a low voice, "The master won't let me do it, what else can I do?"

it is as expected.Haiwen was very annoyed, these two old things were overwhelming others with their senior qualifications.The child is not allowed to make things that he can't make, lest he ruin the jobs of these "senior".Rollover, this is a matter related to the production of the entire Mustang, can they not let go of their prejudices on such a big matter?Damn, this is no different from the company's unspoken rules in my previous life.Haiwen is tired of this kind of thing, from the bottom of his heart.

From small craftsmen to big bureaucrats, not to mention the vegetarian meal, but also to suppress newcomers so that they can secure their seats.Everyone who does not seek meritorious deeds but seeks no faults, all of them should lose their jobs!If there is such a person under my command in the future, I must bring his precious rice bowl and smash it to pieces in front of him!

"Little Hammer—may I call you that?"

"Yes, my lord! Call me whatever you want, a hammer or a hammer, whatever!"

I can't call you a hammer! "Little Hammer, this matter is very important. Whether the car overturns next year is related to the crop production in the north of Mustang Field, and whether thousands of people will go hungry. I will keep you, and you can just do it."

"Impossible!" Little Hammer shook his head again and again, "I can't do it! Even if I can do it, I can't do it, my lord, I...I..."

"Are you still afraid of those people? With me around, no one can touch you."

"My lord." He lowered his head, "I'm a carpenter in Mustang Town. I learned my skills from them. I must listen to them. If I don't listen to them, it will be a crime of deceiving my master and destroying my ancestors if it gets out. I can't afford it! What's more, my family lives in the town, and these carpenters don't see each other, this... we can't be human after this!"

pedantic!keep!cowardly!Haiwen was so angry that he couldn't speak. He thought that the overturned car could not be built, but he never thought that there would be such a reason.Haiwen had no choice but to say: "After I'm done, I'll send your whole family out of the town, let you live in Linzhen, and I will open a handicraft workshop for you, so you don't have to look at other people's faces to do things." .”

Hearing this, Little Hammer suddenly raised his head, his face was happy at first, "Then I..." Then he was immediately discouraged, "It still won't work." He sighed a long time.

"what happened again?"

"My mother was seriously ill and my father was disabled. They couldn't travel with me."

This time, Haiwen was completely at a loss, and said: "But this overturned car must be fixed. This is an order from the mayor. You should find a way! If you find a way, I will hire someone to treat your mother and give you a sum of money; I can't find a way..." Can I still embarrass this child? "You...you can do it yourself."

Then both of them fell into silence, and after a long time, Little Hammer said, "My lord, I know that one person can help you."

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Chapter 93: Craftsmanship

Chapter 93: Craftsmanship

"Who?"

"This man lives in Pine Forest Town in the north. After getting out of Mustang Land, go north, about a day and a half away." Little Hammer said, "No one knows this man's name, but everyone calls him 'Old Man'. Bark'."

"What kind of name is that?"

Little Hammer said: "Because his face looks like bark, he has been sick since he was a child, and he is very ugly. But his craftsmanship is incredible! It is said that this master has made a lot of work from wood to metal, from carving to mechanism." He knows everything. He repaired the big clock for the Duke, and said that 36 people can be carved out of a quarter of a date stone... I don’t know if it’s true or not, anyway, this man is amazing! If you mention the old bark, this There is no craftsman who does not know."

I am looking for such a master!He immediately looked happy, and said: "Okay! You can go. Tell me your home address, and I will arrange a doctor to see your mother in a few days."

"Thank you, my lord!" Little Hammer hurriedly saluted, and said after the gift was over, "My lord, if you want to invite this master, I would also like to go and see him. I admire him very much!"

"Okay. I'll let you know before I go."

After talking about this, Haiwen sent the little hammer away, and then went to the Yizheng Hall to arrange work.He first introduced the working methods and working attitudes of the people recently recruited by Little Ramon, and then began to assign basic tasks to these people.He asked the old members of the Yizheng Hall to lead the new ones one-on-one, and tell them what it means to "serve the people" by precept and example.

"You must have this awareness!" He repeatedly emphasized, "You are not the masters of the poor, you are serving them. Today we can sit here with a full meal, and the credit belongs to the working people. Now we are grateful, Serving the working people is a just cause, and it is a supreme honor."

When that was done he left old Garcia and King Kong.He first said to the old man: "Brother, I have to ask you to move from next week."

Old Garcia certainly understood what Haven was referring to. "Yes, my lord." He bowed his head and said.

"It's still the same sentence, you work hard inside and strive for a reduction in sentence. When you are old, I will give you a warm and comfortable room to live in. When I come back, I will get more books in the cell. You can read it when you are bored. look."

The old man with the abacus on his back looked bitter, nodded and said nothing.

Afterwards, Haiwen sent the old man away. Old Garcia's back was bleak in the north wind, like a candle in the wind.King Kong couldn't help saying: "Kurit is a good man."

"I know, but the law will not show mercy."

It was already noon now, so Haiwen invited King Kong to the tavern and ordered some wine and meat to eat.King Kong seems to be strong, but he is actually a young man growing up. He is at the age of "eating and running Laozi" at this time.Therefore, after the wine and meat came up, the wind swept away, King Kong shredded the beef with his hands and swallowed it in large pieces, and poured down a big mouthful of ale.The tavern owner stared straight at the counter, and Hai Wen also advised him: "Eat slowly, and be full."

After eating for a while, King Kong suddenly raised his head, glared at Haiwen and asked, "Is there something wrong with your invitation, sir?"

Did you come back to it now? "Ah." Haiwen took a sip of wine, "I'll ask you something, there is a guy named Old Bark, do you know him?"

"My father mentioned this man." King Kong took another gulp of ale, and then burped, "Old tree bark? Mouse skin? I don't remember, anyway, this guy is a strange person. Legend has it that he went to The watch was repaired at the Lord’s mansion, but it was stolen and his leg was broken; he also said...and said that he..." King Kong seemed to be unable to remember, so he took another big sip, "Oh, and said that he did it. I bought a little thing that can fly and crawl, and used it to hook up with the daughter of the Marquis family, but was beaten half to death, and kicked out."

"I don't care about these anecdotes, I just want to know how his craft is."

Hearing this, King Kong glared, and exclaimed: "That's great! My father said that even the craftsmen in the Gulf are no match for an old tree bark!"

"That's it! King Kong, I want to ask you to accompany me to Pine Forest Town in two days. Let's invite this old bark."

King Kong quickly said: "You still go to ask for it in person? I will go."

"When I ask someone to do something, I should show my sincerity. King Kong, you just go with me."

"Yes, my lord."

In the afternoon, he took the new clerks from the Yizheng Hall to the school and asked them to attend classes with the farmers.He asked old Ramon to note down a few students with excellent grades, good hearts and integrity, and he was going to send these knowledgeable people to manage the farm of the peasant association.It's mid-December now, and winter work of all kinds is imminent.Digging and composting has already begun.After class, he went back to the Yizheng Hall and rang the big bell, calling everyone in the town over.Afterwards, he issued a circular, telling people: "From today, people in the town will store manure, and someone will come to collect the manure in about seven days. Not only this, leftover rotten vegetables, bones, sticks, rotten eggs and other foods Garbage should also be kept, and someone will come to collect it.”

The people below laughed when they heard this, and someone shouted, "What are you doing with the dung? Can you sell it for money?"

Haiwen said: "It can be sold! Someone will come to collect it after seven days, two barrels for a copper coin. Just keep it!"

Many people don't believe it. The agriculture in Yema Town is very backward. Many people don't have the awareness of fertilizers, so they don't understand.Then a tall and thin old man shouted: "Mayor, don't lie! That thing stinks!" The people below him laughed again, and Haiwen said to these people again: "I said Someone will collect it after seven days! I am the mayor, and I mean what I say!"

In this way, the matter of putting away the fertilizer was arranged.Then Haven and old Ramon said, let him write a letter and send people to the major farms, asking them to send people to collect the manure in seven days.In addition, he also said in the letter that at the end of the year, he would go to inspect the work of reclaiming the land. The fields in the largest northern farms must be reclaimed, and then more than [-]% of the other farms must be reclaimed.After finishing it, everyone will receive the bonus and go home to enjoy the New Year. If it is not finished, they will write a review and deduct the bonus.

When Hai Wen went home at night, he happened to meet Fasnat, and the boy was going to move here today.Fassnut's room is on the corner of the second floor near the stairs, facing Master Cat and next door to Haven.The boy didn't have much luggage, but he still asked a colleague from the Yizheng Hall to help.The colleague was carrying Fassnut's clothes and luggage, while the boy himself was holding the armor that Haven gave him.

The armor was too big for him, and it wasn't foldable like clothes, so it was very laborious to lift it up.But he wanted to hold it by himself, with a big helmet on his head that almost covered his eyes, and two large breastplates in one hand, and in the other hand, he carried the box - trousers, gloves, and iron boots. inside.

After arriving in the house, Hyacinth and Violet both came to help, and Little Mir also poked his head through the crack of the door to watch the excitement.Fassnut is a polite gentleman. After packing his bags, he went to greet the people in the house one by one.After the work was over, Haiwen called everyone to the restaurant to have dinner together.At the dinner table, he told everyone that he was going on a business trip in two days, saying that he was going to Pine Forest Town in the north to invite a craftsman back.

The housekeeper was the first to object to him, "I don't think this is appropriate." He said to Hai Wen in a very serious voice, "My lord, you are inseparable from Mustang Town now. Let alone a carpenter, let others do it." Just please."

This time, Estherite agreed with the housekeeper, and she said earnestly: "My lord, the housekeeper is right. And I don't trust you. Last time you went out with Master Cat and lost half your life. If this time No more mistakes, then..."

Although the others didn't speak, they presumably had the same thoughts.Haven finally asked Fassnut, "What about you?"

The young man looked ahead and said in a flat tone, "If you go, I will follow. There is nothing to say."

Haiwen said to everyone: "Everyone, this matter is really important. You may not know how much this overturned car means to me. This thing is related to the grain production in the North District. It depends on whether there will be a 'three hundred catties per mu' in the spring of next year." He's gone. So I have to go."

The butler smiled and said, "Since you have made up your mind, my lord, why are you still telling us this?"

"Because I have to ask you to take care of the affairs of the house in the past few days after I left. Butler, you keep an eye on the council hall for me these days, and if something happens during this period, you have to hold it for me. Although old Ramon Knowledgeable but lacking in guts, you are not in charge of people, and you should be the villain."

"Dare to let me do immoral things again!" The housekeeper laughed a few times, "Success, I'll watch it for you these few days."

Haven nodded, and said to Yisruite again: "Israet, the housekeeper is busy outside, and the affairs of the house are left to you. You are the hostess of our house now."

Yisruite's expression froze, and she immediately said, "Yes, my lord."

"Violet, you still do your job well. In addition, select some older students with good grades from the students. I need these people to do things for me in the future."

Violet nodded and said, "Yes, my lord."

"Hyacinth, take care of the rest of the family. Especially Master Cat and Little Mill. If Gerrit's pigeons come during this period, you can catch them for me. Also, don't cause trouble."

"Yes, my lord," said Hyacinth in an awkward nasal voice.

After he arranged everything, everyone started chatting. After a while, everyone dispersed and went back to rest.The next morning, Haven set off with King Kong, Little Hammer and his bodyguard, Fasnat.They traveled for a day, stayed overnight in the village, and continued their journey the next morning. After half a day, they arrived in Songlin Town.

This "Old Bark" is also a famous person, Haiwen got the news after inquiring in any tavern, but after hearing the news, his face turned dark——

"Ah? You mean old bark? It's been dead for three years!" said the fat bartender, pointing three carrot fingers at him.

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Chapter 94: Apprenticeship

Chapter 94: Apprenticeship

Hearing this, Haiwen's heart immediately turned cold, and he asked the bartender, "Does this old bark have any relatives?"

The bartender turned his face sideways, pointed at the counter and said, "Aren't you thirsty after asking so many questions?"

Haiwen understood what he meant, so he took everyone to the bar and sat down.It was an old shop with a gloomy atmosphere, and there was a damp smell inside. The floor and the edges of the tables were covered with black and green sludge, and there were cobwebs in the corners, with cockroaches stuck to them.

Haven ordered four glasses of sweet wine to drink.The boss had a gloomy moustache. He took four wooden cups, poured more than half a cup of wine one by one, and said, "Eight copper coins."

King Kong sniffed the wine, frowned immediately, and scolded: "You bastard, what kind of broken wine costs eight dollars?"

Judging from the appearance of this wine, the price is indeed a bit expensive, but Hai Wen has something to ask for, so it is not easy to get angry with him.He grabbed King Kong, paid the copper money, and said to the boss: "Boss, let me ask you, does Old Tree Bark have any family members? Relatives and friends are also welcome."

The boss glanced at him and said, "Why should I tell you?"

The vajra-like fist hit the counter, cursing: "You bastard—" Hai Wen grabbed him again, then gave the boss a silver coin, and said, "This money is for buying news. Tell me, boss Does the bark have relatives or friends?"

"No." The boss stuffed the silver coins into his pocket.King Kong cursed a few words in a low voice, then took a sip of the wine, and then scolded the wine as bad; Little Hammer also took a sip of the wine, and stuck out his tongue after drinking it: "It's so bitter."

Haiwen didn't want to give up, so he asked, "Where is the old bark's home?"

"He has no home."

"He's got to have a place to live."

The boss rolled his eyelids and said, "He lives in his own shop."

"Where is that shop?"

"The one at the north end of the main road, but now it's changed to a hotel - I think you're all in vain!" He said and laughed, "You should be thirsty after talking so much, let's have another drink." As he spoke, he wanted to pour Haiwen another drink.Haiwen quickly stood up and said that he was going to leave, but at this time the big bartender was standing at the door.Haiwen was about to speak, when King Kong moved the cup up and said, "Then give me a cup."

The boss nodded with a smirk on his face, and poured him another half a glass.

King Kong shook the glass, then splashed the wine in the boss's face.The boss yelled and said, "You bastard!" After finishing speaking, the fat bartender rushed over with his arms crossed, and then two thugs with clubs came out from the back room.

Then the tavern became lively.King Kong rushed up and started fighting with those two thugs. He was tall and big, his arms were thicker than his thighs, so it was not a problem to beat one or two; but no one cared about the fat man behind him. It has to be about 1.9 meters, and one stop there is a mountain of meat.The fat man saw that Hai Wen was the leader, so he wanted to come and arrest him.

At this moment, Fasnet stood in front of Haiwen, and the fat man saw that he was a child, so he laughed and said, "Get lost! I don't bully children!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fasnat raised the knife and dropped the fat man's belt, and the pants fell off.Until the pants fell to the ground, the guy didn't react and was still laughing.Afterwards, Xu felt that the bottom of his body was cool, and only then did he notice that his pants had fallen off.After recovering from his senses, the fat man's face was livid with fright, and he realized that he had offended someone, so he quickly stepped aside, bowed and said, "My lords, please!"

Fassnat didn't even look at him, he put away his sword and walked towards King Kong - at this moment King Kong and the two thugs were fighting fiercely, throwing the table and smashing the bottle, and no one saw anything strange here.Fassnut walked over and flicked King Kong lightly with his hand—it was strange to say that this King Kong was 1.7 meters tall, and Fassnut was only 1.5 meters tall. Logically speaking, even if Fasnat pulled him, he couldn't move him, but the young man put his hand on King Kong's back, and with such a light push, King Kong staggered.