Zhang Yan said that he would select some passages from "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" and handwrite them into a volume, which will be used as a communication with Luo Changshan. The content about the Pythagorean Law mentioned before is also included in it. Luo Changshan can handle it by himself, and there is nothing wrong with passing it on.
As the other party to the exchange, Luo Changshan will sort out the "Spiritual Miscellaneous Volumes" that Zhang Yan is interested in and bring them to Zhang Yan when he comes over later. By the way, some excerpts from "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" handwritten by Zhang Yan should also be completed at that time, and the two sides happened to be interchanged. But during this period, Luo Changshan wanted his apprentice to follow Zhang Yan to gain knowledge, and he also asked Zhang Yan to give him a lesson without being polite.
For Zhang Yan, this time he received another unexpected surprise. For Luo Changshan, it was even more rewarding. Even his old face was a bit unbearable, feeling that he had taken too much advantage this time. I'm afraid it won't sound good if it gets out, and it might mean bullying honest people.
I originally wanted to ask Zhang Yan to choose other knowledge to exchange and find someone to supply Zhang Yan, but Zhang Yan rejected it outright and said, "You can't chew off more than you can chew." This was extremely humble, and it made Luo Changshan feel even more You can't take advantage of yourself like this. But you can’t keep dragging this matter out, otherwise it won’t look good. So although Luo Changshan didn't mention it again, he had other plans in his heart.
For example, help Zhang Yan gain a foothold. In addition to the magical bone-strengthening pill, Luo Changshan was ready to contribute, and even prepared to rope in a few friends to help. Even if you repay the bargain this time.
Wang Lanping cooked a large table of dishes for dinner. There was nothing fancy, just enough meat and vegetables, and enough wine. This is the Zhang family's greatest sincerity in hospitality.
Of course, Zhang Yan's drinking capacity once again became the butt of jokes. Luo Changshan, who was very happy to be drunk, joked and laughed for a while, and compared him with his apprentice Zeng Hao, saying that they were about the same age and had the same drinking capacity. When something happened next, Zeng Hao immediately came to Zhang Yan's side and called out the word "senior brother". Zhang Yan responded vaguely before he could react. As a result, Zeng Hao smiled and started to use the word "senior brother" on his lips.
When he came back to his senses, it seemed that it was difficult for Zeng Hao to change his words.
"It is said that scholars have many thoughts, and now it seems that they are indeed right. Why do you, a half-year-old child, have so many thoughts? It's hard to guard against it!"
However, these are just self-deprecating jokes and will not make Zhang Yan feel any knot in his heart. If he really wanted to say it, he had a good impression of Zeng Hao, a half-year-old boy. If this kid hadn't mentioned it at the critical moment, Luo Changshan would never have thought of taking out the "Spiritual Matters Miscellaneous Volume".
To put it in a sentence that is often used as a scene in Daomen: You and I are destined.
So even though Zhang Yan realized Zeng Hao's intention of calling him "senior brother" by his side, he didn't mind. Don't you just want to follow some knowledge? It's a trivial matter. The nine-year compulsory education is enough for Zeng Hao to learn for a lifetime.
At the end of the meal, it became a drinking scene. The eldest brother Zhang Shun, who had high hopes from Zhang Yan, was actually no match for the old man Luo Changshan. He was defeated immediately after just one kilogram of wine. Luo Changshan made a lot of fun of him. In the end, Zhang Yan could only go to the opposite side and knock on Carpenter Liu's door. Their son happened to be there, so he called the father and son over.
In the end, Luo Changshan fought one against two, and the battle ended in a draw. Seeing such a scumbag like Zhang Yan, I almost couldn't close my jaw. He secretly thought that this old man weighed nearly three kilograms when he was in his seventies. So what was his weight when he was young? Keep drinking?
Forget it, drinking is not my skill. Zhang Yan drank sweet fruit wine while comforting each other in his heart.
The next day, Luo Changshan left Langyuan City without even saying hello to Zhang Yan, and went home to look for the three volumes of "Spiritual Matters Miscellaneous Volumes" hidden under the bookshelf. He also visited some old friends on the way. , maybe there are other explanations. Zeng Hao was left behind and asked to run errands with his "senior brother".
It can be seen that Luo Changshan still values the other contents of "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic". In addition, Zhang Yan also learned from Zeng Hao's mouth that Luo Changshan left Langyuan City through the military post station, a fast horse and an express train, and the journey was smooth. Anyway, Zhang Yan knew that Zhou Cang could not afford this convenience even for military positions at that level. I think it can only be Commander Shi from the Eastern Army camp.
"Pack up, let's go give gifts." Zhang Yan yawned while telling Zeng Hao where he was going today.
After leaving Langyuan City, the two of them walked side by side. Zhang Yan had his hands behind his back and Zeng Hao was holding something. It was not difficult for Zeng Hao to hold the five kilogram jar of wine, and it did not even affect his chattering to Zhang Yan at all.
"Brother, what are we going to do?"
"Senior brother, do you think there is enough space in "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" to explain the principle of driftwood?"
"Senior brother, if you go to a formal discussion forum, you will definitely be able to compare those so-called rising stars to the ground. Let me tell you, those old men have apprentices under their disciples, and they all like to look at them through their nostrils. people......"
Zhang Yan was very curious about how such a chatterbox grew up next to Luo Changshan. It was a miracle that he was not beaten to death by Luo Changshan. Or maybe Luo Changshan is also such a talkative person in private?
"Stop, stop, stop! Can you be quiet? You are going to give the probe gift later. You will make the other party think that there is a brain defect in my family. If it messes up my eldest brother's marriage, you see, I won't let your master break your legs. !" As he said this, Zhang Yan already regretted bringing Zeng Hao along in order to find a laborer.
"Brainless? Senior brother, is that a disease? Could it be that, senior brother, you are also involved in treating diseases and saving people? That's right! Senior brother's unique skill is alchemy, and he must be an expert in medicine..."
Zhang Yan: "...you win."
Walk all the way to Wangjiazhuangzi. The entry of the two young men into the village attracted the attention of the village owner. They were stopped by a tall and thick man before they had gone far. He said he was the chief security officer of the village. After asking about the identities of Zhang Yan and Zhang Yan, they led him away with a smile. They went to the entrance of the courtyard of the family named Wang Shi.
The security guard was still at the door and shouted with a smile: "Old Shitou, someone has brought wine to your house, come out!"
"What are you yelling at? Who brought me wine?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a sturdy man about fifty years old came out of the yard. He has dark skin, short clothes, thick limbs, and short hair. Following them came two strong young men in their twenties and a little boy of six or seven years old.
The security guard pointed at Zhang Yan and Zeng Hao. He stopped talking and stood on the edge watching the excitement. If Wang Shi accepts the wine, he will probably beg for lunch.
"Uncle Wang, I am the second son of Wang Lanping's family in Zhuzui Lane in the city. This is a good wine brought for you." Zhang Yan had no experience with things like head-turning gifts, so he followed his mother's instructions and said less. Just give something away, whether you accept it or not depends on the other party's attitude. Zeng Hao, on the other hand, was sensible at this time and shut up obediently.
However, Zhang Yan took a look at the few people who came out of Wang Shi's house. Zhang Yan felt a little excited when he saw Wang Shi's six or seven-year-old youngest son.
