At this time, it was already getting late. Zhu Chongba took Xiaobao back and stayed in the village today.
After hearing Zhu Chongba's words, Xiaobao ate very slowly, eating while walking.
You must know that at this time in the Yuan Dynasty, other people's children could not even fill their stomachs, let alone eat meat. That can only be imagined.
Along the way, there were many children following Xiaobao. At first, it was just a child, and then it became more and more.
Zhu Chongba was walking in front. He was thinking about how to attract the children's attention. Later, he inadvertently turned around and saw this scene. He had an idea and came up with a plan.
"Kids, do you want to eat beef sesame cakes?"
"Of course I have! Little monk, do you have any idea?" The children were talking all over the place and their saliva was drooling.
"If you become your teacher, you can eat sesame cakes." Zhu Chongba looked at the dozen children.
These children didn't even think about it, and all of a sudden they knelt down, "Master, I, Goudan, Stone, Stick, Broom... I would like to become Master as my teacher, please accept us!"
Zhu Chongba originally thought that it would take a long time, but he never thought that hunger could make people do anything.
Upon hearing their names, Zhu Chongba suddenly felt that his father was really an educated man!
But these children were still very kind and did not grab Xiaobao's sesame cakes.
"You will call me Master Zhu from now on, do you hear me?" Zhu Chongba shouted loudly.
"Master Zhu! Master Zhu!" the children shouted loudly.
Soon they will be able to eat sesame seed cakes with beef, and these children are very happy.
Fortunately, Zhu Chongba and the others are still very close to the market, so they can still go back and buy sesame seed cakes with beef.
Children like to hear the truth. As long as you keep your word, they will listen to you.
Zhu Chongba counted, there were fifteen children here. Although it would cost some money this time, Zhu Chongba didn't feel bad at all.
If you want others to work for you, you have to spend money. If you don't spend a penny, there is no way to get others to listen to you.
Soon Zhu Chongba led the group of children back to the market. The children were chattering and very lively.
It turns out that when Zhu Chongba was in his own home, he was the king of children, the undivided "emperor".
He told Xu Da and the other children to eat meat and immediately killed the landlord's cattle. He really didn't hesitate at all and took all the responsibilities himself.
A leader is someone who dares to take responsibility. Zhu Chongba was born to be the king of children.
Some people just want to go home and sleep after finishing their work. Such people can only work as slaves.
The children each took a sesame seed cake with beef. Zhu Chongba did not dare to buy too much for them, not only because he was afraid of spending money, but also because he was afraid of filling the stomachs of these children.
This is his soldier, nothing can go wrong, it must be done well.
"Goudan, whose house will Master live in tonight? Whose house has the bigger place?" Zhu Chongba asked them.
It is really good to have this group of apprentices, and the place to live is also solved.
"Stay at our house! Our house has a big place." Goudan said eagerly. Goudan looked to be eleven or twelve years old, and he ate very slowly.
In fact, Goudan said this out of selfishness. If Master Zhu were allowed to live in his house, he would probably be able to eat this sesame seed cake with beef again.
This sesame seed cake was stuffed with beef, and the dog egg was only half eaten. He wanted his sister to eat the remaining half. As a brother, he should do this.
Zhu Chongba didn't know this until he arrived at Goudan's house.
Goudan's mother has died, and there are only his father and younger sister at home. The younger sister is young, and Goudan's father works as a long-term laborer at home, farming for the landlord's family.
Zhu Chongba felt that Goudan still had some leadership skills, and he planned to train Goudan. Although he was useless now, he could learn. Zhu Chongba believed that as long as he wanted to learn, he would be able to learn.
When they arrived at Goudan's house, the other children had gone home. Zhu Chongba asked them to come to Goudan's house tomorrow if they had something to do. The children left happily.
After a while, Goudan's father came back. Goudan was so young, his father probably wasn't that old, but years of overwork and bad mood made Goudan's father look like an old man in his fifties.
This is a common phenomenon in rural areas. In good years, you can barely fill your stomach after working hard for a year. Now, this is a luxury.
This place is much better than Zhu Chongba's hometown. At least they don't have to leave their hometown and die on the road. At least they can still have something to eat, although it is impossible to eat enough.
"Sister, this is sesame seed cake with beef. Eat it quickly!" Goudan actually ate very little, not even half of it. He was thinking about his sister.
"Shaobing with beef! Brother! Aren't you robbing others?" Sister Goudan asked very sensibly.
"No! Master Zhu bought it for me. Everyone in the village has one. If you don't believe me, ask Shitou later." Goudan shouted loudly.
Listening to the conversation between Goudan and his sister, Goudan's father smiled, "Thank you so much, Master, why did it cost you so much?"
"Donor, the poor monk does Buddhist services for others and earns some income. This small thing is nothing. Living in the benefactor's house will cause a lot of disturbance!" Zhu Chongba said very politely. This was because the abbot of Huangjue Temple called Zhu Chongba and the others the words said.
"Don't disturb! Don't disturb! Master, feel free to stay! I'll go and boil some hot water for Master!" Father Goudan said and went out.
"I'll boil the water!" Goudan ran out.
Goudan's father smiled and said, "This kid!" His face was full of kindness.
Zhu Chongba sympathized with the suffering life of the Goudan family, and he also lived such a life. If it weren't for his soul in future generations, his father and mother would all die of illness.
"Amitabha! Good, good! Donor, please! Let me go out and have a look!" Zhu Chongba chanted the Buddha's name and then walked out.
Xiaobao follows Zhu Chongba wherever he goes. It is impossible to drive him away.
Zhu Zhongba walked to the place where Gou Dan boiled water. This was also the kitchen of Gou Dan's house. The so-called kitchen was just a few wooden boards with earth walls on three sides. This kitchen was better than the kitchen of Zhu Zhongba's house.
"Master, the water is almost ready. I'll bring you some foot-washing water later." Goudan said while working.
Zhu Zhongba looked at Goudan, "What do you want to do when Goudan grows up?" At this time, Zhu Zhongba could only follow the guidance.
"If you want to have enough food, if you want my father and my sister to have enough food, you can do whatever you want." Goudan said firmly.
Children from poor families are all the same, they all want to have enough to eat.
"Can you find thirty children tomorrow? If you can find them, I will take care of the food and buy big cakes for you to eat. If they are well made, you can also eat sesame cakes with beef."
"Yes! You can find even a hundred." Goudan answered firmly.
