As scholars deepen their knowledge, they have to learn too much. Time is very precious to them. Learning many trivial matters in life will delay their study time, so someone needs to help with these trivial matters to free up more time.
Make time for learning.
This is how the profession of book boy came into being.
According to Yun Jing's previous life, the bookboy is equivalent to the secretary in life and work, and has a superior-subordinate relationship.
The superiors and subordinates here are strictly speaking a master-servant relationship, but this master-servant relationship is different from the ordinary master-servant relationship. In many cases, they are more like friends, and they can even be treated as a family. In short, how to treat the book boy?
It still depends on the individual.
As the relationship between a scholar and a scholar grows older, if such a relationship is maintained, the scholar's knowledge and achievements will be higher, and the status of the scholar will also rise with the tide.
Moreover, because the book boy is extremely familiar with the living habits of the scholars through day and night interactions, often in the end, when the scholars get married and start a business, the book boy will usually take up a position such as housekeeper. After all, he knows the basics and can use it smoothly...
The master and apprentice took the bullock cart back to their residence. On the way, although Yunjing was curious about what kind of book boy the master had arranged for him, he suppressed his curiosity and did not ask. He would find out soon.
Is it male or female?
Well, usually, there are no women who work as book boys for others. Personal maids are more or less...
When the bullock cart arrived at the main road's branch, Manager Zhao from Master Li Qiu's family was already waiting there. Next to him, there was a boy standing neatly.
The boy was eleven or twelve years old and average-looking.
Yunjing guessed that he must be the bookboy assigned to him by his master. He was a boy, which was expected.
"Sir, I brought you a man," Manager Zhao stepped forward and said.
Li Qiu nodded and said, "Well, you can go back first."
After Manager Zhao and others left, Li Qiu said: "Let's go back to our residence first."
When Yun Jing was sizing up the boy, the other boy was also sizing up Yun Jing secretly. For him, if nothing unexpected happened, he would be spending time with Yun Jing for a long time, maybe even for a lifetime. Although he said this
It's a little weird, but it's true.
The three of them walked along the path back to the yard where they lived.
Xiaobai, who was almost 1.3 meters tall, immediately ran towards Yunjing with eight-figure steps, making a cooing sound in his throat.
At this time, the boy who had followed Yunjing and the others back changed his face, exclaimed to be careful, and then quickly ran forward, looking at Xiaobai who was approaching with a wary look on his face, and even made an attack move.
Facing such a stranger, Xiaobai immediately stopped, his hair slightly fluttered, a pair of wings spread out, and he also made an attack movement, and made a threatening sound in his throat. Not to mention, it was quite intimidating.
But even so, the boy in front still didn't move even half a step.
At this time, Li Qiu patted the boy on the shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid, relax. This is the one raised by my disciple Xiao Jing. It won't hurt anyone."
The boy turned around with a look of astonishment on his face, thinking that such a raptor could actually be raised? But he still nodded and let down his guard a little.
Yun Jing smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Bai is very good." After saying that, he waved to Xiao Bai and said, "Come on, Xiao Bai, let's meet a new friend. He... uh... what's your name?"
Later, Yunjing asked the boy.
The other party saluted respectfully and said: "To tell you what Master Yun is saying, my name is Song Yan. You can call me Xiao Yan or Xiao Song."
This was the first thing he said after meeting Yunjing.
"Song Yan" nodded, Yunjing said: "Xiao Bai, this is this bald eagle. It's not raised by me, but it has a very good relationship with me. It's like a friend. It often comes to my place. Don't be afraid. It's very beautiful."
"humane"
At this time, Xiaobai also put away his attacking posture, came to Yunjing, rubbed against him, and then tilted his head and looked at the stranger Song Yan with curiosity.
Li Qiudao: "Jing'er, he is the book boy I arranged for you. You should get to know him first."
After saying that, Li Qiu walked into the house minding his own business, leaving the two of them alone in a familiar space.
After Li Qiu left, Song Yan lowered his head slightly and said nothing, as if he didn't know how to communicate with Yun Jing.
Yunjing let Xiaobai play by himself, then walked to the stone table in the yard and sat down. He turned around and said, "Song Yan, how old are you? Where do you live? Why did you come to be a book boy?"
It is still necessary to understand these basic information.
Song Yan replied politely: "Master Hui Yun, I am twelve years old..." At this point, he paused and continued: "I don't have a home. When I was five years old, there was a storm in my house and my family was gone.
I was the only one who survived. After my family was gone, I begged everywhere. Fortunately, I met Manager Zhao. He was kind-hearted and not only gave me food, but also took me to the master’s house to do some cleaning.
I was able to survive by earning a living. Manager Zhao was very kind to me and often taught me how to read and write. I was also proficient in writing. The master asked Manager Zhao to arrange a book boy for Master Yun. He recommended me and several other people, who had to be evaluated by the master.
Finally, I was brought here. As for whether I can become Master Yun's book boy, you still have to give your final nod."
He has no family and has been a servant in his master's house since he was a child. He knows everything about it. He thinks that Manager Zhao's instructions to his master cannot be casual. They must have been carefully considered. Yun Jing nodded secretly in his heart.
Then he said: "I'm sorry for bringing up your sadness."
"It's okay, Master Yun. After so many years, I have looked away," Song Yan shook his head and said.
Changing the topic, Yunjing said: "Do you know what Shutong is going to do?"
"Guanshi Zhao taught me that when the young master was studying, I helped him polish his ink, organize books and manuscripts, etc. At any time, I usually helped the young master arrange food and lodging, and with the young master's consent, I reminded the young master when to do what should be done.
, if I go out, I have to get things for the young master, arrange food and accommodation, etc., so that the young master does not have to worry about these trivial matters. Also, I have to protect the young master’s safety at all times. When necessary, I have to stand up and block the young master’s knife. In other words,
Whatever you do, the young master will just give you your orders," Song Yan replied seriously.
Emotions are still specially trained...
Then Yunjing thought of his agile movements before and asked curiously: "Have you ever practiced martial arts?"
"Yes, young master. After taking me in, Manager Zhao saw that I was pitiful and in order to prevent me from being bullied, he taught me martial arts. I have been practicing martial arts for seven years now..." Song Yan said here
After a pause, he thought for a moment and said, "I'm not afraid that the young master will laugh at me for being arrogant. Although I didn't get the true biography of Manager Zhao, among the more than ten nursing homes in the master's family, I should be better than most..."
As if he was afraid that Yunjing would misunderstand, he quickly added: "I have seen many nursing homes in the master's family over the years. Most of them just regard them as jobs to support their families and neglect to practice. I practice martial arts.
I don’t dare to think about picking up another craft and getting ahead with my status, but it’s better than living in a daze all my life, so I usually work very hard, and whenever I have time, I practice the martial arts that Manager Zhao taught me.”
It can be seen that he is trying his best to promote himself.
Yunjing asked the last question, "Can you control your words and deeds?"
After all, bookboys need to get along day and night. Once they get to know each other, the other party will definitely know a lot about him that is different from ordinary people in the future. Although there is nothing shameful about him, Yunjing doesn't like to be publicized everywhere.
"Don't worry, Master Yun. I'm very strict with my mouth. I know what I should say and what I shouldn't say," Song Yan replied quickly.
I hope so. Yunjing didn't ask the other party to swear or swear. After all, if the other party doesn't do well in the future, he can fire him at any time.
Nodding, Yun Jing said: "In that case, you can stay."
"Thank you, Master Yun," Song Yan said in surprise.
The matter regarding the book boy has been decided for the time being. As for the future, who can tell clearly.
At this time, Li Qiu 'happened' to appear and said to Song Yan: "Since Jing'er has agreed to let you stay, do your best in the future and don't let down Lao Zhao's expectations for you."
"Don't worry, sir, I will do my best," Song Yan said seriously.
Nodding, Li Qiu said: "Well, Jing'er lives in the inner room on the right. Just make a bed in the outside. The bedding is all ready-made. Someone will bring the bed to you later. You go and tidy it up first.
"
"Okay, sir, I'll go right away," he replied, and Song Yan turned around and left to tidy up.
After he left, Li Qiu took out a contract with a fingerprint on it, handed it to Yun Jing and said: "Jing'er, please keep this. It is Song Yan's deed of sale. He signed it voluntarily and it has been registered with the government. I
I know you usually don’t like these things, but rules are rules, so you just have to do it.”
After being slightly stunned, Yunjing took it over. This is ancient society...
After looking at the contract for a moment, Song Yan actually signed not a servant contract, but a slave contract!
The servants in this world are divided into slaves and servants.
Servant usually refers to an employment relationship in which both parties are equal in a certain sense. If either party is dissatisfied with the other party, the relationship can be terminated at any time.
The slave is the private property of the master. If the master does not agree, the relationship cannot be terminated. Even if the slave is killed, the government will not interfere.
Slaves had a lowly status and could not take part in the imperial examinations. Their status was similar to that of refugees. Once they became fugitive slaves, they would be treated as refugees and the fate would be miserable.
Selling yourself into slavery is usually not a last resort and no one is willing to do that. Once you sell yourself into slavery, you, your children, and your children's children will bear the fate of being humble for the rest of your life. They are other people's private property and you have no choice but to live...
In other words, now that Yunjing holds Song Yan's deed of betrayal, in a sense, he controls Song Yan's future destiny!
Having said that, when Song Yan was five years old and his family was ruined, it would be nice to have a place to take him in. How could he be picky?
This kind of thing is a product of the background of the times. Yunjing has never encountered it before, but he has heard about it. He is unable to change this phenomenon. If he wants to change it, it is no less than overthrowing the entire world system, which is to fight with the entire world.
The world is the enemy!
In fact, whether a slave contract is a slave or not depends on the attitude of the master. If you are in a good mood, the contract is just a piece of waste paper. If you are in a bad mood, this is a fatal thing...
This chapter has been completed!