Chapter 49: This is the exam

Frostwolf may be remote, but it's not too far from Green City. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info is that after going down the mountain, Du Shen and others easily inquired about its specific location.

After buying a little water and food, the crowd hurried out of the city gate. It didn't go far when a motorvoy came from behind.

When the two teams staggered by, many knights of the convoy frolicked towards Du Shen and the others. What's more, the passengers in the gorgeous carriage pushed open the windows and laughed loudly: "These stupid people actually want to rush to Frostwolf Town on foot. I hope they will be in time. ”

Including Du Shen, all the apprentices gradually stopped, and their faces were ugly. Not only because they were ridiculed, but also because everyone recognized the boys and girls who made the mockery. They were his classmates, apprentices from noble backgrounds.

Watching the aristocratic classmates either ride horses or ride cars to constantly surpass themselves. On Du Shen's side, several civilian apprentices asked one after another: "Can you ride a horse in this test?"

"Whatever," shouted someone indignantly, "since they dare to ride, let's do it." It's a big deal to be scolded collectively, but the results are the same anyway!"

There is a lot of truth to that. Everyone nodded and immediately turned around and went back to the city. Everyone went straight to the horse market and discussed pooling money to rent a few carriages.

Everyone found a sizable car dealership, and before they could speak, the steward who greeted the guests was the first to laugh and said, "You are apprentices of the Temple, right? Want to rent a car to go to Frostwolf Town? I'm sorry, the Temple gave us instructions." Forbid us from doing your business. Hurry up and walk to Frostwolf Town, so you don't miss out!"

The steward's words stunned everyone. Watson, who was elected as the negotiator, angrily scolded: "Who are you fooling? Are you taking money from others and deliberately obstructing our exam?"

"Wronged," said the steward, smiling bitterly, "not only our car dealership, but all those who do the chariot and horse business in this Green City received instructions from the temple yesterday. We are forbidden to carry you today. If you don't believe me, just ask someone else. However, in order not to waste time, I would advise you not to. ”

Watson wanted to make trouble again, but was stopped by his companion next to him. An apprentice glared at the steward: "If we can prove that you lied, you will feel good!" After speaking, the apprentice turned around and beckoned everyone to ask about other families.

The steward kept complaining and sent everyone out of the courtyard. The crowd ignored him, discussed it slightly, and scattered to inquire about different car dealers.

After a while, everyone gathered to communicate, and their faces became more and more gloomy. Most of the steward's rhetoric is true. In the horse market where everyone is located, whether it is a large or small car dealer, or a driver who runs a single gang. All said that the temple forbade them to be in the business of apprenticeship.

"It doesn't make sense," said the slender girl, puzzled, "isn't that group of people from the west just riding out of the city on horseback?

Some chimed in, others cursed. Du Shen thought for a moment, and said to the people around him: "It is also possible that the temple has indeed issued a ban. However, those on the west side of the gang used their own chariots and horses. So, they are not restricted. ”

Du Shen's words were like cold water, which made many people feel excited. Some people feel as if they have been awakened in their sleep. He couldn't help but retort: "Fake, isn't it? Isn't that too unfair? Why can those people ride in cars and horses?" And we have to walk?"

The man's eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked up and said, "Haha, maybe the temple will punish them." No one is allowed to ride, and they don't know. They're just waiting to be removed from the temple!"

The teenager's speculation made many people happy. However, the joy was so slight that it was overwhelmed by a deep sense of worry.

"Is that really the case?" the crowd secretly wondered, "there are 61 people on the west side, more than on our side. Is it true that the temple would have expelled so many people? I don't seem to have heard of anything like this before?"

The crowd was on their toll. Someone turned their attention to Du Shen: "So, what should we do now?"

Hearing the inquiry, the crowd looked at each other. In the end, everyone turned their attention to Du Shen.

Du Shen groaned slightly, and said, "Let's hurry out of the city and try to rush to Frostwolf Town, so as not to waste time." On the way, let's see if we can intercept the cart and hire it. Horses and chariots coming from other places may not always receive a ban from the temple. ”

"That's right!" Du Shen's suggestion lifted everyone's spirits, and everyone echoed the gossip: "They can take the carriage, we can also ride! It's a big deal to be punished together!" "It's great to spend a little more money, if it really doesn't work, we'll grab it!" As long as it doesn't hurt people, it's fine." "Let's go, the sun has risen high......"

The last shout made everyone look up to the red sun. Seeing that half a day's work had been wasted because of the round-trip hired carriage, everyone's hearts were tight. The people urged each other and rushed to the gates together.

Walking out of the city gate, everyone kept stopping the car and asking. Someone once said that robbery was just a forced strategy. Not to mention whether it will succeed or not, the people must also be concerned about the reputation of the temple.

Not every type of carriage and horse is available. Some carriages are ornate but narrow, and most of them are guarded by attendants. Some carriages were so loaded with goods that the axles "creaked", which were obviously not suitable for hurrying. There are also carriages with worn frames, old horses, and they are not suitable.

Therefore, even if Watson sold the high price, it was not until almost noon that everyone gathered 5 relatively superior trucks.

The rest of the journey was lackluster. After a while, they rode the cart on foot, so that the horses could regain their strength. The whole journey was non-stop, and everyone followed the rugged, narrow road, and finally arrived at Frostwolf Town when the sun was setting.

In the open space at the entrance to town, Robin and several proctors sat on wooden chairs. Opposite them, 61 noble apprentices stood impatiently, sometimes whispering.

Because the aristocratic apprentices, like Du Shen and them, got out of the car early and walked to the gate of the town. So there are no cars and horses in the open space around the entrance.

Wait until Du Shen and the others walk to the side of the noble apprentice and form another clearly defined phalanx. The bald Robin stood up and nodded in satisfaction, "Very good! The sun has not completely set, and you have all arrived." The first level of the test, even if you all pass. Now, you can go into town and figure out your own dinner and lodging. When night falls, remember to come here when you hear the bells. I will announce the requirements for the next phase. ”

With that, Robin turned and walked towards the gate of the town, which was formed by wooden walls.

Robin hadn't taken a few steps when an apprentice's shout suddenly sounded near Du Shen: "Teacher Robin, please wait." I have questions!"

Robin stopped and turned around, walking in the direction where the voice came from, seemingly full of interest: "Who is in doubt?

The crowd stirred slightly, and a thin and tall civilian apprentice emerged from the crowd: "Teacher Robin, as far as I know, the Temple has ordered that all carriages and horses in Green City are forbidden to carry us to Frostwolf Town. However, I saw with my own eyes that the nobles had arrived by car and on horseback. ”

As soon as the words fell, the aristocratic phalanx resounded with chaotic shouts and curses: "Slander! Shameless framing!" "Don't think we don't know, you are here by car!" "Despicable mud legs! You will only spread rumors and slander!"

"Shut up," Robin shouted at the invective, and then nodded to the tall lanky apprentice with a pleasant face, "The Templars did issue a ban. I know what you're talking about. I also know that you guys came halfway by renting a car. The temple only forbade the carriages and horses in Greene, and you arrived here in time by your own means. None of you have violated the temple prohibitions, so you are all qualified. Do you have any questions?"

The tall and thin apprentice was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly became indignant: "But, this is not fair! We ...... it so hard."

"That's fair," Robin interrupted loudly, raising his voice, "Our temple has always treated people equally. Most of the time, we just ask for and prohibit. As long as you don't break the rules, we don't care how you get there. ”

"No, it's not fair," the tall lanky apprentice shook his head, "you're favoring those nobles!"

"Shut up, I'm also from a commoner's background," Robin scolded angrily, "because you see that the apprentices of noble origin have an advantage over you, and you think that the temple is favoring them?

Robin glanced at the apprentice phalanx that Du Shen was in and said loudly, "It seems that I must remind you that you should have understood the truth a long time ago. There is no absolute fairness in this world, and your background is doomed to your disparity!"

"In the days to come, you will find that apprentices from noble backgrounds, because of their wealth, because of the power of their families, will get too much convenience. They're sure they're going to get better than you do. So, what are you going to do?"

No one answered, and a handful of civilian apprentices were thoughtful. Robin quickly continued: "Instead of being jealous, instead of complaining. It's better to sweat more. Because complaining and jealousy don't help. I hope that all apprentices from civilian backgrounds will be in the right mindset. You have been inferior to others since birth, and it is only by enduring hardships that you can catch up with others. ”

"I know some people aren't convinced," Robin patted his chest lightly, "I'm not convinced." But my teacher once told me a word, and now I will tell you. When you don't resent the advantages of the noble apprentices, think about why? Why do their families have fiefs?"

"Because their ancestors also suffered. Their titles were earned by their ancestors with blood. If you are not convinced, then go to hardship, go to the fight, become a nobleman by yourself, and let your children and grandchildren have an advantage over others from birth. ”

"Well said!" "Teacher Robin will surely become a nobleman sooner or later!" suddenly burst into applause and praise among the apprentices. Of course, there is no shortage of contemptuous insults: "You were born poorly, you can only blame your ancestors for not being capable." "Yes, yes. The son of a pariah is a pariah and the grandson of a pariah can only be a pariah if he or she is a pariah or a pariah For in your veins is the blood of the lowly. ”

The aristocracy's insults, though slight, were enough for most commoners to listen. Almost all the civilians were silent, and Du Shen only heard a sigh of disappointment: "It turns out that the temple is no different from the outside. The aristocracy is still on top. ”