Saint Qin Batu

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.From this we can see Zhao Ling's respect for the old gentleman. If outsiders don't know about it, they will definitely feel Zhao Ling's intentions for Zhao Zheng. However, only a few people involved know the truth.

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 Zhao Zheng to Zhao Ling, "Zheng'er, call uncle quickly."

"Uncle." Zhao 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 Zhao Zheng, as if he wanted to see through Zhao Zheng.Zhao 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 fear and sincerity.

Zhao Ling saw Zhao Zheng's reaction in every detail, and then put away the seriousness on his face, and put on the faint smile before.

"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 Zhao 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 Zhao Zheng are much more casual.Zhao Ji is better, after all, she is a lady from a famous family, but she is a little lazy.But Zhao Zheng fully demonstrated what is called "children's nature". He stared at the decorative carvings inside the car for a while, and then lay on the window to look 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.

Zhao Zheng wanted to complain about the ancient sitting posture from a long time ago. 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 bumps of the carriage, Zhao 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, Zhao Zheng deliberately showed a naive and romantic look, so as to confuse his uncle, but at this moment, Zhao Zheng was really restless, but coupled with his look around, it was 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 Zhao Zheng was startled by the instant fierceness. Zhao Ji also put away her lazy look, and tidied up her makeup a little bit. 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 Zhao Zheng, patted his hand slightly, and gave him an encouraging look.Feeling the slight dampness on the back of his hand, Zhao Zheng knew that the real test had come.

If, before departure, Zhao Zheng regarded this apprenticeship trip as a company interview at most, then after feeling Zhao Ji's inner expectations and urgency for her, Zhao 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 Zhao 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!" Zhao Zheng thought unconsciously.

"Zheng'er, meet Mr. Hurry up!" Zhao Ling's stern voice rang in his ears.Only then did Zhao Zheng come to his senses, he was studying with a teacher!

Cursing inwardly, Zhao Zheng hurriedly straightened his clothes, bowed his head and said, "Boy Zhao Shizheng, I pay my respects to Mr."

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 Zhao 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 Zhao Zheng.

Zhao 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!"

"Zhao Zheng? Haha, 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!" Zhao Zheng responded with a bow, with ecstasy inevitably showing 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 Zhao Zheng, thinking.

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Chapter 6 Zhao Ling's Thoughts

From Zhao Ji's mother and son's departure to Zhongyin's old man asking Zhao Zheng to come back tomorrow, the whole process did not take too long, and it took only one and a half hours, or about three hours.Among them, most of the time is still spent on the road.

It is more or less surprising to be recognized by the old man Zhongyin.It wasn't that he didn't have confidence in Zhao Zheng, but that the old man Zhongyin just stared at Zhao Zheng for a while and asked his name, then he was full of interest and asked him to come back tomorrow.What does come back tomorrow mean?Then I almost told you to come to apprentice tomorrow!A discerning person will understand it as soon as he hears it.As for why, hehe, if a capable person like this didn't like you, would he still spend time on you?Although there was no saying in ancient times that there were millions of people up and down every minute, it is common to avoid people who are not of sufficient status or who do not like them.

The three of them bowed respectfully again to the old man Zhongyin who had already turned around, and then watched the old man approach the house before turning and leaving.

The boy looked at his young master walking towards the carriage, he was a little surprised, after all, the three of Zhao Ling didn't even pass the time for a cup of tea. "Didn't Zhao Zheng take a fancy to it?" Such thoughts naturally appeared in the boy's heart.He neatly arranged the stool in his hands, and helped his young master to board the car.

Zhao Ji took Zhao Zheng's little hand and stood silently watching.Zhao Ling's speed of boarding the car was not fast, and his every move showed the attitude of a wealthy family and aristocrat.After finally boarding the carriage, Zhao Zheng just took a step, but was gently pulled by Zhao Ji.In an instant, Zhao Zheng understood what his mother meant, that this cheap uncle would not send their mother and son back.Thinking about it, it would be bad for them if someone bumped into them and found that Mrs. Zhao was still dealing with their mother and son.

Zhao Zheng looked down at his little feet that had already taken a step, and slowly took his little hand out of his mother Zhao Ji's warm big hand.Taking another two steps forward, bowing his head, he bowed slowly to Zhao Ling who was in the carriage, and said, "My nephew is grateful to my uncle for his kindness in helping me to study. My nephew will definitely keep it in mind, and I will repay you in the future!"

There was silence in the carriage for a while, but Zhao Zheng could clearly feel the sharp gaze from Zhao Ling.In fact, Zhao Ling has been observing Zhao Zheng's reaction since he boarded the car.

"Zheng'er has a heart!" Zhao Ling replied lightly, and didn't say any more.

The servant waited for a while, seeing his master Zhao Ling, and his former master Zhao Ji had nothing to say.Then he twitched the whip cleverly and urged the two cart horses to move forward.

Zhao Zheng silently watched the carriage leave without saying a word.Zhao Ji looked at the cute villain with a sweet smile. "As expected of my son!" Zhao Ji thought complacently.Stretching out his hand to gently stroke Zhao Zheng's hair, he said softly, "Zheng'er, let's go back."

"En!" Zhao Zheng looked at Zhao Ji with a big smile on his face.

Zhao Ling's carriage was not moving fast, Zhao Ling sat in the carriage and closed his eyes thinking, frowning bit by bit.In my mind, I kept thinking about Zhao Zheng's various reactions, from the behavior of seeing the servant when he went out, to the way he just left, bit by bit, without falling behind.

The carriage drove slowly towards the area where the rich lived, and the servant did not whip his whip or yell like other grooms driving the carriage.Even when whipping the whip, it was light, and it seemed that they were very precious to these two weak horses who were not strong.

The more the car drove towards the affluent area, the quieter the surrounding noises became.In the end, few walking civilians could be seen on the road, and occasionally a magnificent carriage appeared.

The carriage did not enter the mansion, but stopped at the rear gate of Zhao's mansion.This time Zhao Ling didn't dawdle as if he was getting into the car, he was so quick that he almost jumped off.After a while, a person sprang out from behind a small tree beside the street of Zhao Mansion.The visitor was neither tall nor thin, and looked a little capable, but with a smile on his face, he bowed to Zhao Ling.Zhao Ling ignored it and walked into the Zhao residence calmly.The person who came didn't care, he still smiled and said to the boy: "Brother, what about the rent?" After speaking, he stretched out a pair of jet-black hands.