Cang Sang left, and the owner of the blacksmith shop held the gold and smiled happily.
This piece of gold was a gift from the Dongyi people and was not included in the hammer.
When I get back the material fee, the craft fee... I'm sure I can still make a lot of money.
very good.
When the boss was happy, the apprentice came over and said worriedly: "I think this Dongyi man is making a sledgehammer, and he seems to have evil intentions."
The boss said with a smile: "How can a group of barbarians do anything wrong?"
The disciple said: "These people do not respect kings and act unpredictable. If something happens, we may be implicated."
The boss grunted: "That's true, but I heard they are going to throw rocks."
The apprentice chuckled: "I have never heard that it takes a sledgehammer weighing hundreds of kilograms to break rocks."
The boss looked at the gold in his hand and said with some regret: "But the price they gave is very high. Wouldn't it be a pity to give up?"
The apprentice said sincerely: "It's important to save your life. If we get implicated by them, we will lose both our lives and our wealth."
The boss hummed.
He played with the gold in his hand, thought for a long time, suddenly smiled and said: "If this hammer is fake, then can't we escape the blame?"
The apprentice looked at the boss in confusion: "Fake? What kind of fake method?"
The boss said: "We can make the hammer hollow. Fill it with sand and soil. It will be heavy when you lift it, but if you use it for evil, I'm afraid it will crack."
The apprentice said: "However, the sand is too light. As long as the Dongyi people weigh it, the secret will be revealed immediately."
The boss laughed loudly: "Don't worry, Dongyi people don't know how to read scales at all. The name of the person who came just now is Cangsang."
"You see he looks shrewd, but he is actually very easy to deceive. The salt dealer always makes up nonsense to cheat him out of his money, but he has never found out."
The apprentice was slightly startled: "Is this okay?"
He thought for a while and then shook his head: "However, it still doesn't work. There is a huge difference between sand and iron. Those Dongyi people may be able to weigh it with their hands."
The boss patted his apprentice on the shoulder: "I tell you to study more, but you just don't want to listen. When things get tough, are you at a loss?"
Then, the boss took out a common sense textbook issued by Shangjun Courtyard, turned to one of the articles, and said, "Here, take a closer look."
The apprentice opened it and looked at it, frowning and said: "Center of gravity? Hard lever? What are these? Does it have anything to do with us making a sledgehammer?"
The boss chuckled: "Of course it does matter. Let's lengthen the iron handle of our sledgehammer. It's best to exceed his height. And if you see it in these places, it's right here."
The boss drew a sketch, pointed to a few places and said: "These places must be made solid. In this way, the center of gravity of the hammer will change."
"It was very laborious for him to lift it, and it didn't fit into his hand. Naturally, it felt heavy."
The apprentice thought for a while, then suddenly his eyes lit up and he gave the boss a thumbs up: "Wonderful. Why didn't I think of that?"
The boss said with a smile: "Otherwise, how can I be the master and how can you be the apprentice? Study hard, especially the books published by Shangjun Courtyard. You must study them carefully. There are endless magical uses in them."
The apprentice nodded seriously.
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People in the blacksmith shop were tinkering with the iron, while Ying Zheng issued an edict to summon Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu to discuss the matter of being granted Zen status.
Since the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, no such event has been held for nearly four hundred years.
No one knows how to achieve Zen status.
Therefore, His Majesty issued an edict to ask Confucian scholars for their opinions.
After all, Qi and Lu were the birthplaces of Confucius, and Confucius respected Zhou rites the most. The Confucian scholars here may also know some ancient rituals.
After receiving the edict, the first reaction of the Confucian scholars was not to go.
They all considered themselves to be strong-willed and unyielding, and were unwilling to accept the cruel monarch's invitation.
Moreover, the Confucian scholars also looked down on the Qin people. They believed that Qin was located in the western border and was a country of tigers and wolves, almost barbaric.
What etiquette does such a person know? Do you deserve to know etiquette?
Of course, the Confucian scholars are not absolutely unwilling to go. If Ying Zheng can lower his profile, they can consider it.
If Ying Zheng came to invite him in person, they would be slightly willing to give him some face.
Like now, if you send an edict and call people there, there will be no door.
The Confucian scholars hinted their thoughts to the young eunuch tactfully.
As a result, the young eunuch directly called some big soldiers and kidnapped these Confucian scholars.
The Confucian scholars cursed loudly, but were beaten up when they came up.
So they all became honest and planned to give Ying Zheng a good scolding in person after meeting him.
Don’t you, Emperor Qin, command the world? Aren't you murderous? We just want to be strong-willed and let you see the character of Confucianism.
Soon, some Confucian scholars had already prepared their drafts. Just waiting to see Ying Zheng, they immediately spoke out in an uproarious manner, impassioned and powerful...
However, they did not see Ying Zheng, but were imprisoned in a large courtyard. Wait for the call.
The Confucian scholars suddenly became unhappy and shouted: "Are we regarded as prisoners?"
The young eunuch said quietly: "We in Xianyang have a saying that if you don't drink a toast, you will be punished with a drink. There is also a saying in banishing the immortals, which calls for shamelessness. I advise you to take it easy."
The arrogance of the Confucian scholars was suppressed a little.
But after the young eunuch left, they started cursing again.
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Chunyu Yue didn't know the psychology of Confucian scholars, but when he heard that Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu had arrived, he was immediately elated and ran over happily.
In Chun Yuyue's view, all Confucian scholars in the world belong to the same family.
I am a doctor in the imperial court, and they are spreading Confucianism among the people. Although their positions are different, they have the same mind.
Along the way, Chunyu Yue was ridiculed by Li Shui and Li Xin, and almost suffocated.
Meeting Confucian scholars now is like meeting relatives.
How happy it would be to discuss scriptures and Confucian theories with them.
So Chunyu Yue ran into the big courtyard.
When the gatekeeper saw Chun Yuyue, he didn't stop him and let him in.
Chunyu Yue went in and saw the disgraced Confucian scholar. He quickly saluted and said with a smile: "Everyone, you..."
Before Chunyu Yue finished speaking, he noticed something was wrong with the expressions of these Confucian scholars.
The Confucian scholar was already full of anger, but when he saw Chunyu Yue wearing the official uniform of the Qin court, he felt even more unhappy.
To be honest, they have heard of Chun Yuyue's name, and they also know Chun Yuyue's position in the court.
But the more this happens, the more they hate Chunyu Yue.
We are all Confucian scholars, so why should he be Chunyu Yue... Of course, everyone is definitely not envious of Chunyu Yue, let alone jealous of Chunyu Yue, they simply can't stand him, yes, they can't stand him.
He doesn't deserve it!
Therefore, after Chunyu Yue came in, these people all rolled their eyes and looked at him.
Chunyu Yue coughed dryly: "Everyone, what's wrong with you?"
A Confucian scholar said angrily: "It's nothing. It's just that poor people like us are not worthy of Master Chunyu coming to see him in person."
Chunyu Yue was stunned: "Why do you say that?"
He was a little sad, and he came to see his colleagues excitedly. Why did these colleagues react like this?
The Confucian scholar sneered and said, "Why do you say that? Don't you know?"
"Some people use their identity as Confucian scholars to become high-ranking officials in the court, but they do not practice the ideas of saints and sages, and do not persuade the emperor to implement benevolent government, but... well, I am afraid that I will dirty my mouth when I say those dirty things about you."
Chunyu Yue felt very aggrieved and said angrily: "What happened to me? What dirty things did I do? You can tell me."
The Confucian scholar sneered: "Chun Yu's inn, Chun Yu's restaurant, Chun Yu Nv Lu... Do you need me to talk about these places? Aren't these places dirty enough?"
"You are not indifferent to fame and fortune, but you are still amassing money wantonly. You are just amassing money, but you are still using your own name. Dr. Chunyu, are you too thick-skinned?"
Chunyu Yue was so angry that he almost fainted: "It was made by the servants in the family, what does it have to do with me? What's more, wherever the word Chunyu is mentioned, it is an honest business, the price is fair, and the people are quite satisfied with it. .”
Along the way, Chunyu Yue didn't know everything. He knew the reputation of Chunyu chain store in the minds of the people.
He also knew that using his surname as a signboard not only did not disgrace the reputation of the Confucian master, but also gained a lot of popularity.
After all, no matter how good you are, what does it have to do with the people?
But if you, Chunyu Mipu, helped the poor, the poor became grateful.
You Chunyu Inn gave the people a place to shelter from wind and rain, and they rejoiced.
After the common people used Chunyu, they all said it was good. They all felt that the price was indeed fair and that no one was deceived. Therefore, they all felt that Chunyu Yue was worthy of being a Confucian, a benevolent person, and indeed had high moral standards.
Chun Yuyue had already calmed down a bit because of the praise from the people, but now that these Confucian scholars had opened up the scars again, he suddenly went crazy.
But these Confucian scholars refused to let him go, and kept saying: "Chun Yuyue, are you considered a Confucian scholar? You are clearly the scum among Confucian scholars."
"Yes, we Confucian scholars from Qi and Lu are at odds with you."
"Not just Qi and Lu? All Confucian scholars in the world should be sworn in with you."
"He may be a Confucian scholar, but he should be a cynic. A cynic who works as a lackey for others."
Chunyu Yue was so scolded that he wanted to argue, but was too angry to speak, so he flicked his sleeves and wanted to leave.
As a result, when he turned around, he saw Li Shui and Li Xin standing behind him.
Chunyu Yue was slightly stunned. He didn't know when these two people came, or how long they had been listening.
Chunyu Yue gritted his teeth, feeling even more embarrassed.
He said: "Get out of your way."
Li Shui said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, these people are bullying others too much, let me help you teach them a lesson."
Then, Li Shui strode over and said, "Chun Yuyue is my sister-in-law and my best friend. Which of you dares to bully him?"
The Confucian scholars looked at Chunyu Yue and then at Li Shui, and immediately looked at each other in confusion.
Several people said with a smile: "It turns out that Dr. Chunyu is the best friend of the banished immortal. No wonder...hehe."
While they were talking, they touched their faces, obviously mocking Chunyu Yue for being too thick-skinned and on par with Li Shui.
Chunyu Yue looked at Li Shui helplessly and said, "Exiled Immortal, you don't have to help me out."
Li Shui shook his head and said firmly: "My sister-in-law is being bullied, how can I ignore it?"
Chunyu Yue: "Thank you very much, but I really don't need it."
A person like Li Shui, who is full of stains, is simply a reverse indicator of moral character. If he calls someone good, doesn't that mean he's calling someone shameless?
Chunyu Yue felt that he could not clean himself even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
Li Xin said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, you are still too kind. If you want to convince them, you can't use your mouth."
Li Shui asked in confusion: "What's the use?"
Li Xin said: "You have to use your hands."
Li Shui: "Huh?"
Then, Li Xin was seen grabbing a Confucian scholar's clothes with one hand, and started slapping him with the other hand.
After a dozen slaps, the man's face was swollen like a pig's head.
The other Confucian scholars were so frightened that they backed away.
Li Xin let go of the man, pointed at the remaining people and said: "Loyalty, filial piety, courage, respect and integrity, isn't this what you Confucian scholars have always said? What? Now that you see me beating someone, are you all afraid? You have all shrunk back. ? Where is your bravery? You are a bunch of cowards."
After hearing this, the Confucian scholars stood in front with stubborn faces, and were slapped by Li Xin without saying a word.
Li Xin played very well.
It took half an hour for the rain and dew to reach evenly, which made these Confucian scholars blush.
Then Li Xin waved his hand and said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, how are you? Are these Confucian scholars more honest?"
Li Shui looked at them and said quietly: "It seems that he is more honest. After all, his mouth is swollen and it is difficult to speak."
"I just don't understand, why didn't these people hide just now?"
Li Xin said: "Because they are brave."
Li Shui said: "But isn't there a saying, benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust? Isn't it a bit unwise for them to just stand here and get beaten?"
The Confucian scholars were stunned for a moment.
It seems... right.
Why did you forget this matter just now when your mind got hot?
After being called a coward, you just stand here and get beaten? It's just too stupid.
No, no, no, it’s not that we are too stupid, it’s that these Qin people are too cunning, yes, it’s that they are too cunning.
Li Shui said lazily: "Everyone, can you still speak?"
The Confucian scholars opened their mouths and made a few unclear sounds.
Li Shui added: "Your Majesty wants to inquire about Feng Chan. Let General Li and I come to invite you. Now... you come with me."
The Confucian scholars looked at each other: Is this called an invitation? Your Majesty wants to invite us, but they beat us like this? Too arrogant, really too arrogant.
The Confucian scholars were holding back their anger and wanted to sue Li Shui and Li Xin properly.
But I seem to have almost forgotten the draft I typed up two days ago. What's even more irritating is that now this mouth... it's not convenient to speak.
