The reason why Ah Liu asked Sun Carpenter to be invited was originally thought by Zhang Shou. When he chatted with Sun Carpenter and others in Lu Sanlang's small dark room about various technical equipment these days, the majestic and strong man was very reasonable. According to reports,
Ah Liu said that before leaving that time, Carpenter Sun quietly told Lu Sanlang that he was a gentle and kind gentleman and asked Lu Sanlang to think of how to explain to him.
But this time Ah Liu was brought here as if he were kidnapped, but Carpenter Sun put down his anger in a moment and got into work. He confirmed his judgment and was naturally more polite to this craftsman who was quite famous in the capital.
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"I don't know where this thing came from during Emperor Taizu's time, but I also know that it would be difficult to make another one that is exactly the same. But, Uncle Sun, look at the small nails in the four corners, are they the same as ordinary nails?
Different?" Zhang Shou tried his best to induce Carpenter Sun to pay attention to the four cross screws, and then began to use the trick of deception.
He first told people about the mathematical principles of spirals, and after making Carpenter Sun dizzy, he drew a picture of a screw on the paper, and then tentatively put a screwdriver on the table.
. Sure enough, Carpenter Sun didn’t know much about theory, but when it came to practice, Carpenter Sun, who had studied various carpentry jobs all his life, nodded thoughtfully.
"Well, I roughly understand what you mean, Dr. Zhang. You want to take out these four things that you think are screws, and then you feel that you need such a screwdriver? However, I am not very good at this, I'm afraid I have to hire a screwdriver.
Lao Zhang, the blacksmith."
Zhang Shou had already anticipated Carpenter Sun's suggestion, and immediately smiled slightly: "I will definitely do it if I ask Master Zhang to do it later. But I actually have an idea of how to make things like screws and screwdrivers. For example
Is it possible to use tools instead of polishing it by hand after casting?"
Before Carpenter Sun could think deeply about whether it was feasible or not, he immediately said: "Your Majesty gave me Taizu's relics, maybe because he wanted to find out the mystery behind them. Of course, Master Sun, you and Master Zhang are
I know very well how many jobs are accumulated in the hands of famous craftsmen in the capital. I'm afraid you don't have that much time to spend on something that requires a lot of time and energy."
If Sun Carpenter originally had a good impression of Zhang Shou because of his appearance and his attitude towards dealing with people, so he could gradually calm down after being "tied" by others, then when he heard these unusually considerate words,
, he simply felt that it would be really unjustifiable if he really couldn't help at all.
Besides, after all, we are trying to solve the mystery of Taizu’s relics. If he makes some contribution, he will have a reason to brag in the future!
Therefore, in his haste, he burst into wisdom, rolled his eyes and laughed: "Dr. Zhang, if the great ancestor in heaven knew about your hard work, he would definitely bless you. How about this, I have a large number of disciples and disciples, and I will pick a few
How about I help you?"
Before Zhang Shou could agree or refuse, Carpenter Sun said sternly: "Lao Zhang has a lot of apprentices. As long as I open my mouth, he will know that you want help from someone, so he will definitely send the best apprentice to help."
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"That's a good idea." Zhang Shou smiled, then shook his head and said, "But I don't know when things will make progress on my side, so it doesn't have to be the best, but the most sustainable.
The ones who can endure the most hardships. How about this? I'll go back to Master Sun and Master Zhang in person and pick two people. I will sign a long-term contract with them, pay them wages, and I will never treat them badly!"
Carpenter Sun was immediately happy: "That's good! Dr. Zhang, you are the smartest person in the capital, and you must need smart people. The boys under Lao Zhang and I have the strength to work, but what we really need is the brains.
Yes, but it’s hard to say how many there will be. You can pick them in person, and take them all as long as you like them. As for wages and other things, you don’t have to worry about it. The only people who work for me are a few of my apprentices.
Disciples, most of whom have not yet graduated, just need food and accommodation!"
"In this case, it's better to choose the day than to hit the sun. Let's go now!" Zhang Shou was shocked when he saw Carpenter Sun. He smiled and said, "I don't know how that boy Ah Liu brought you out, Master Sun.
Maybe your family is in a panic right now. He did something wrong, and of course I have to make up for it. It is only right that I send you back in person at this time."
Carpenter Sun was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Dr. Zhang, you are so polite, how can I be so embarrassed... Hey, let alone your place, it is the mansions of wealthy families. If the servants pretend to be powerful and do wrong things, that's the case.
Yes. The guy just now was too young, so he might have misunderstood what you meant..."
The two of them were polite, and Zhang Shou sent Carpenter Sun out. Thinking of having to go out again just after returning home, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he saw Mrs. Wu coming out after hearing the news. But after he explained the whole story, Mrs. Wu looked at him with an annoyed look.
He glanced at Ah Liu at the door, and then said to Carpenter Sun: "The kid at home is not sensible and has wronged the guest. Ah Shou should personally send you back."
Mrs. Wu paused as she spoke, then called Aunt Liu out and ordered: "There happen to be freshly made snacks in the kitchen. You go and pack a food box. Ah Shou, please wait for me for a while. I remember there is something else in the box."
There is a piece of material with a nice color that I couldn’t figure out what to do with, so I’ll wrap it up and bring it over.”
Sun Carpenter quickly declined, but he was no more than kind. Finally, he saw Mrs. Wu hurriedly entering. After a while, Ah Liu had expressionlessly taken a three-layer food dish from the hands of Aunt Liu, who seemed to be the cook of the Zhang family.
When Wu came back, she just held a wrapped piece of soft material in her hand. Seeing this, he flew to Java with only a little resentment left, and thanked him again and again.
After leaving the house, as a veteran of the capital, he recognized at a glance that this was indeed the back street of Zhao's Mansion, and he felt more at ease. But as soon as he stepped on the carriage, he found a man coming out of the back door of Zhao Guogong's Mansion not far away.
A girl in a goose-yellow dress, followed by three or two followers, walked straight towards this direction. In just a moment, he realized who she was.
Isn't she the rumored high-born fiancée of Dr. Zhang, the eldest lady of Duke Zhao's mansion? She is indeed incredibly beautiful!
When Zhu Ying came over in a hurry and saw this posture, she couldn't help but asked: "Ah Shou, are you going out again?"
"Ah Liu forced me to invite Carpenter Sun to come over. I will send him back now and pick two apprentices from him to help me with some work. I may also visit another Blacksmith Zhang, so it may take a long time to come back.
It's late." Zhang Shou smiled apologetically at Zhu Ying, but before he could continue, the eldest lady glared at him angrily, and then snorted angrily.
"It's rare for Xiu Mu to be so busy... Originally, my mother wanted to invite you and Aunt Wu to have dinner at home, but now she just invites Aunt Wu alone! Come back early. If you can't catch up with dinner, you still have to catch up with supper. Grandma and mother have
I have something to say to you!" I also have something to say to you, and Princess Deyang gave me a clear answer today!
"Okay, then it's settled!"
The eldest lady was so reasonable, Zhang Shou certainly wouldn't say anything nonsense, and nodded with a smile. Carpenter Sun, who had one foot in the car, also jumped out quickly, smiled and saluted Zhu Ying, seeing that this person was famous for his temper outside.
The eldest daughter actually greeted him with a friendly smile and then entered the Zhang family's courtyard. He couldn't help but wonder secretly.
According to rumors, it seems that there are really countless things that can be done! Miss Zhu is obviously a kind and polite person...
Along the way, because the driver outside was Ah Liu, Carpenter Sun always felt a little uneasy, so he just followed Zhang Shou's words and talked casually. When the carriage stopped, he looked around and saw that it was indeed his home.
He was relieved. He jumped out of the car first and found that there was no one in front of the door. He couldn't help but get angry. He quickly reached the door and coughed loudly.
Following this sound, a large number of people immediately poured out from the door. The leader hugged Carpenter Sun almost exaggeratedly and said repeatedly: "Master, you are back! Everyone was so scared.
I went to the Shuntian government office to report the crime, but the nice person suddenly disappeared, and I didn’t see you going out either... Where did you go?"
Zhang Shou, who was getting off the carriage, glanced at Ah Liu angrily and amusedly. When he suddenly discovered that Carpenter Sun was brought here with a black cloth hood, he thought Ah Liu might be doing it for efficiency or to save trouble, but on the way
After thinking about it again and again, he realized that something was wrong. Ah Liu was taciturn, but he wasn't mean-spirited. Is there any benefit to doing this?
Thinking about it carefully, there are actually advantages. Ah Liu did a stupid thing, but as long as he treats Carpenter Sun politely and sincerely afterwards, and soothes his "injured heart", he can further maintain his gentle and jade-like character.
Persona.
Sure enough, under the disciple's concerned inquiry, Carpenter Sun, who had been very dignified just now, immediately became embarrassed, but then he put on his master's airs and scolded: "That's because you were distracted and didn't notice that I left... Okay.
, stop talking nonsense, go quickly, clean up the hall, your master, I want to entertain distinguished guests! Go back and tidy up yourselves, and come to the hall to see you later!"
Seeing that the apprentices of different ages looked at him curiously, but soon hurried back at Carpenter Sun's urging, Zhang Shou strolled up to Carpenter Sun and admired the prosperity of the Sun family.
He knew that these days, carpenters and blacksmiths, because there is no such thing as a craftsmanship that restricts personal freedom, after completing the course, it is far more profitable than farming. A good carpenter like Sun is even more profitable than a wine shop.
The owners of teahouses must be wealthy, so ordinary families often send their children to be apprentices. They are responsible for food and housing, and it will be determined by their level in their twenties whether they can become apprentices.
Of course, there are also cases where you encounter a black-hearted master who will never let you go out as a teacher just for the sake of having another free labor force.
But Carpenter Sun was obviously not this kind of person. When he followed others to the hall and sat down, a young apprentice who was still in the main corner came to bring tea. After a while, the apprentices who had put on good clothes came out, and he first introduced Zhang
Shou’s identity.
"This is Dr. Zhang, a doctor of the Imperial Academy. Not long ago, the emperor appointed him to the Hanlin Academy. He is now in the sixth rank. Even though there are so many talented people in the capital, no one can compare with him! Now he wants to find two people to help him.
I have something to do, so I came here to pick someone. This is a rare opportunity. What are you good at? Why don’t you tell Dr. Zhang quickly? "
It's either a mule or a horse. Hurry up and get out and run around. If you miss this village, there won't be that shop! After Carpenter Sun's clear hint, he immediately saw himself and his disciples whispering to each other, and then their eyes lit up.