Saint Qin Batu

Old man Zhongyin was taken aback, seeing Zhao Zheng blushing, he thought Zhao Zheng would endure such a grievance!

Zhao Zheng's unexpected reaction, instead of making the old man Zhongyin angry, he said with a smile: "Really? So that's the case! Well, I forgive you, I was wrong."

Zhao Zheng was stunned again, wondering what the situation is, is the bull's head wrong with the horse's mouth?What does "I forgive you" mean?Also added the sentence "I was wrong"?

Zhao Zheng didn't bother to complain anymore, he stared at the old man Zhongyin angrily with his eyes wide open.

"Come, come, come in, little friend." The old man Zhongyin gave up half of his body with a smile, and motioned for Zhao Zheng to come in.

But Zhao Zheng was still staring at the old man Zhongyin angrily at this time, without any intention of going in.

"Tsk, why are you doing this, little friend? You need to be more open-minded!" Seeing Zhao Zheng's appearance, the old man Zhongyin stretched out his hand and dragged Zhao Zheng into the yard.

"I..." Zhao Zheng just wanted to say a few more words, but was dragged by the old man Zhongyin again, and walked straight into the house, muttering, "How can you let the guests stand at the door? I'm so rude!"

"Boom!" The moment the old man Zou Zhongyin pulled the reluctant Zhao Zheng into the room, the courtyard door was closed again.It is estimated that if Zhao Zheng saw it, he would get goosebumps all over his body, and said tremblingly: "There is a ghost!"

The two entered the room and sat opposite each other on the floor.Old man Zhongyin's room looked small, but when he walked in, Zhao Zhengcai found that the inside felt surprisingly large.Every item is placed neatly, without appearing cluttered, and saving space to the greatest extent.Judging from the books placed on both sides of the room, this should be the place where old man Zhongyin usually reads, that is, the study.

Looking at the letters on the bookcases on both sides, Zhao Zheng's eyes lit up.This is the most valuable play in this era. In other words, it is filled with pieces of gold.This is not the slightest affectation. In this era, examples of thousands of dollars asking for books are not uncommon.If it is a private work of a famous teacher, someone will buy it even if it is ten thousand gold.Don't be surprised. In this Warring States period where there were not many literacy, those works can undoubtedly be regarded as high-tech knowledge for later generations.Even books such as "The Analects of Confucius" and "Grandson" that have been rotten in later generations are also firmly in the hands of private individuals.

The old man Zhongyin looked at Zhao Zheng looking around and didn't bother him, especially when he saw Zhao Zheng staring at the book, he nodded secretly in his heart, "This young man is really worth cultivating, but I'm still To test it."

"Boy, you are early in the morning, oh no, it is not too early." Old man Zhong Yin coughed twice with a playful face, "You came in the morning to learn from the teacher?"

Zhao Zheng was a little embarrassed, he overslept, it was really rude.With a slightly correct expression, he said respectfully, "Yes, sir."

"Well, the old man doesn't care what family you were born in or which country you are from, as long as you can answer a few questions from the old man, the old man is willing to accept you as an apprentice."

"Wei, sir, please come up with a question." Zhao Zheng was overjoyed, the old guy finally got serious.

After hearing this, the old man Zhongyin thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Did you see that dog? It's called Dahuang, can you call him over?"

Zhao Zheng looked at the rhubarb dog lying lazily basking in the sun at the door, he didn't understand what the old man Zhongyin meant, but he still shouted: "Rhubarb, rhubarb, come here!"

Hearing the familiar tone, the big yellow dog at the door raised his head slightly, but only glanced at Zhao Zheng, and then fell asleep with his eyes squinted.Zhao Zheng looked at the old man Zhongyin in confusion. He didn't believe that the so-called test questions really asked the big yellow dog to come in. Isn't that so simple?

The old man Zhongyin smiled slightly, and shouted towards the door: "Dahuang, come here!" With just one sound, the big yellow dog who was still lazy at the door rushed into the house.Mouth open, tail wagging non-stop.

The old man Zhongyin looked at Zhao Zheng again and asked, "Why didn't it come after you called it several times, but came when I called it?"

Zhao Zheng glanced at the fairly healthy dog, and was a little speechless, nonsense, is the poop that is about to bleed out just a display?Although he was complaining in his heart, Zhao Zheng said respectfully, "Because my husband has fed it, but I haven't."

The old man Zhongyin nodded and asked again: "If I give you food, do you think it will come?"

Zhao Zheng glanced at the big yellow dog again and said, "It depends on whether it is hungry or not, but it looks like it will come."

The old man Zhongyin smiled in satisfaction, and continued to ask: "If I ask you to bring the cow over, can you do it?"

At this time, Zhao Zheng already understood the old man Zhongyin's way of formulating the questions. He had to turn his brain quickly. Didn't he play a lot when he was a child?After thinking for a while, he replied confidently: "I can do it if a big cow has a bull ring, but a little cow can't."

The old man Zhongyin was a little surprised by the speed of Zhao Zheng's answer, but he didn't give up and continued to ask the question: "If in the forest, there are wolves in front and tigers behind, should you fight the wolf or the tiger?"

"I can't beat wolves, and I can't beat tigers, but I can climb trees. I won't come down until the tiger kills the wolf and leaves after eating." This time, Zhao Zheng didn't even want to think about it, and blurted out his own answer.

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Chapter 8 Formal apprenticeship

Faced with Zhao Zheng's quick answer, the old man Zhongyin was a little surprised.Generally speaking, people will habitually choose to fight wolves, because wolves are less dangerous than tigers.However, Zhao Zheng's answer was completely irrelevant, as if it was a multiple-choice question with only two options, and he had chosen the third answer abruptly.

However, the old man Zhongyin has to admit that compared to the two options on the surface of the problem, Zhao Zheng's approach is more sensible and effective.At the same time, such an answer was also in his mind.If it wasn't for the fact that he had made up the question on the spur of the moment, Elder Zhongyin would really have wondered if Zhao Zheng had heard the answer from other places.

"Hey, you still want to stump me. I'm tired of such a simple sharp turn in elementary school!" Zhao Zheng took in the old man Zhongyin's surprise and thought complacently.

"Oops, let this kid see a joke." Zhongyin's heart suddenly jumped. He originally wanted to test this kid's talent, and beat him by the way to let him know that there is a kind of sky in this world called Tianwaitian, and there is a kind of person called As a result, this kid saw the joke of his gaffe.

The old man Zhongyin hastily adjusted his sitting posture to make himself look more natural and at the same time more wise and mighty.Then, he said in a very high-handed manner: "That's right, boy, you are very talented, and you are very suitable for me. I will reluctantly accept you as a disciple!"

Hearing that old man Zhongyin finally made it clear that he was willing to accept himself as a disciple this time, Zhao Zheng was still very happy.He couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief, if he hadn't been accepted as a disciple by the old man Zhongyin today, it would be a great joy.His mother, Zhao Ji, would be disappointed, but maybe his uncle would not let him look for any more famous teachers.However, fortunately, my main task was completed today. Although there were some twists and turns, Zhao Zheng still stunned for a while, thinking in his heart: "Xiang, this is the end? I haven't finished warming up yet!"

Although he was complaining about the old man in his heart, Zhao Zheng's face was still respectful, and he knelt down again in an upright manner.

The old man Zhongyin brushed his beard slightly, nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Zheng'er, you are my disciple now, and you need to be careful in how you behave in the future, and don't insult the style of being a teacher!"

"Wei! Zheng'er always remember Master's teaching!" Zhao Zheng responded with bowing his head.

"Well, sir, here is a jade pendant carved from warm jade. I got it when I traveled around the world. It is for you as a token. In the future, if you are in trouble, you can take the jade pendant to find the one you think is right. You have someone who can help you." The old man Zhongyin paused, touched the jade pendant again proudly, and continued, "The person who knows this jade pendant will definitely help you. If you don't recognize this jade pendant, no matter how old he is His power will not have any effect on you."

Zhao Zheng was a little dazed after hearing the old man Zhongyin's words. "What do you mean? People who can help me, um, or all capable people are all friends of the teacher? This is a bit exaggerated!" Zhao Zheng thought to himself.

"Teacher thanked Master!" Regardless of whether the old man Zhongyin is bragging or not, this jade pendant is always the teacher's concern for the students, and a little analysis from the words shows that getting this jade pendant is almost equivalent to So I got the network resources of the old man Zhongyin!Such a gift is no different from a huge gift to Zhao Zheng who still has nothing.Even, in Zhao Zheng's view, this is more precious than ten carts and hundreds of carts of gold.Because, since the old man Zhongyin said that he can rely on the jade pendant to seek help from capable people, it means that if he can ascend the throne and become king in the future, his subordinates will be able to gather a group of capable people and strangers in the first place.This is undoubtedly much more reliable than talents obtained with gold, and there is no need to go through ability certification.While Zhao Zheng was excited by such a generous gift, he quickly put away his previous dissatisfaction with the old man Zhongyin, and instead he was full of admiration and gratitude.

Zhao Zhengfu lowered his body, stretched his hands above his head, and made the most perfect etiquette.Seeing Zhao Zheng's respectful appearance, the old man Zhongyin believed that Zhao Zheng, who he considered extremely clever, must have understood his hint.He nodded with a smile, and gently placed the jade pendant on Zhao Zheng's palm.

As soon as he got the jade pendant, Zhao Zheng's heart jumped wildly.The jade pendant feels very smooth and round, and it is worthy of being carved from warm jade.There is a warm feeling in the palm of the hand, but it will not fill the slightest bit of heat in this boring summer.This kind of self-contradictory thing is surprisingly on this jade pendant. It can be seen that the material of the jade pendant is special, and the value of the jade pendant can be guessed.

Carefully put the jade pendant given by the old man Zhongyin into the small pouch in his cuff, Zhao Zheng bowed again, and said: "Zheng'er, thank you for your cultivation, Master, the kindness of a drop of water will be repaid by the spring!" Seeing Zhao Zheng's respectful and serious expression, Old Man Yin also nodded secretly.He was not only happy that he was fortunate enough to receive such a disciple at an age when he knew the destiny, but also gratified that Zhao Zheng knew how to repay his kindness at a young age.

"Zheng'er, there is one more thing that needs you to go back and discuss it with your family." The old man Zhongyin waited for Zhao Zheng to finish his ceremony, and then said.

"Master, please tell me that Zheng'er must pass on the word to mother." Zhao Zheng was slightly taken aback when he heard the old man Zhongyin's words, but he didn't make any promises.Judging from old man Zhongyin's unruly character before, Zhao Zheng was afraid that Zhao Ji, who was more traditional, would not accept his request.

For Zhao Zheng's petty thinking, the old man Zhongyin completely ignored him, and said to himself: "A disciple who is a teacher has always endured hardships and stands hard work, so during your studies, you can't have anyone serve you. Everything needs to be done by yourself. .”

"Master, don't worry, Zheng'er can take the place of his mother at this time, and agree to it." Zhao Zheng promised, and then said with a wry smile, "Even if Master allows it, the family may not be able to support Zheng'er to use servants."

"Well, the second rule is that from now on, you have to move to my residence, and you can eat and live at my discretion." Elder Zhongyin immediately made a second request.

"It's not difficult. I think my mother will agree." Zhao Zheng replied after hesitating.

"Then the third rule is that after you live with me, you are only allowed to go home once a month, for a maximum of three days each time. Your mother is not allowed to come and visit you." The old man Zhongyin reported the third condition, which is also relative. the most difficult conditions.

"This..." Zhao Zheng didn't know how to answer this time. The first two things are okay, and my mother probably won't object.But the third clause is relatively harsh.When the son is away, which parent can not worry.And knowing that their child is not far away from them, but they can't visit, they can only wait for the child to come back, which undoubtedly makes parents more worried.Also, don't forget that Zhao Zheng was only seven years old at this time.It's fine for such a half-old child to live in someone else's home, but he can't even take care of him. This is unacceptable to any mother.

"You don't need to be embarrassed, just tell your mother exactly what I said." Zhong Yin said.

"Wei!" Zhao Zheng agreed after being silent for a while.

Afterwards, the old man Zhongyin explained to Zhao Zheng again, and Zhao Zheng carefully took note of all the places that need to be paid attention to when moving here.After explaining the things that should be explained, the old man Zhongyin asked Zhao Zheng to go back.

Not long after Zhao Zheng left, the old man Zhongyin picked up the teapot on the table, picked up an unused cup, filled it with water, and said, "My old friend has been here for so long, don't come in for a drink." water?"

As soon as the voice fell, a man in a black robe appeared at the door.The man held a strange sword in his right hand. The blade was completely black, and it was not as sharp as an ordinary sword.It doesn't even have a sword edge. It is said to be a sword, but it looks more like a heavy ruler.

"You are still the same as before, you have not changed." The visitor said in a low voice.

"Of course I haven't changed. If it's you, how come you came to Handan?" The old man Zhongyin smiled, and handed the water glass in his hand to the visitor.