Shi Bao refused very simply, in Cao Liang's view, there was no slightest drag, there was no slightest reluctance, the refusal was direct and categorical.

This couldn't help but give Cao Liang an illusion, was this sword really made of Shibud?

Any craftsman has a sense of dependence on his own products, especially a semi-finished product like a cold iron sword, which is poured into the efforts of the craftsman, just like the craftsman's child.

It was based on this that Cao Liang made a decisive move and spared no expense to buy the unfinished cold iron sword.

Cao Liang had always thought that as long as he held the Cold Iron Sword in his hand, he would easily attract Shi Bao, and as long as Shi Bao was given the opportunity to rebuild the Cold Iron Sword, he would definitely take the bait without hesitation.

That's right, it's the bait, the stone bud is a big fish, and the cold iron sword is undoubtedly the bait.

But this time Cao Liang seemed to have miscalculated, from Shi Bao's eyes, he couldn't see any nostalgia for this cold iron sword, whether it was completed or not, it didn't seem to have anything to do with Shi Bao.

This cold iron sword, like an abandoned baby, was abandoned by Shi Bud like a shoe.

Cao Liang was a little puzzled, many craftsmen, such as Xiang Ma Jun, treat their own works, not only love, it is simply the love of a lifetime, a work, not only makes him haunted by dreams, forget to sleep and eat, but also even a little flaw, he can't tolerate it.

But Shi Bud is diametrically opposed, Cao Liang can't see a trace of nostalgia on his body, but with a feeling of avoiding the plague god, as if he can get rid of this thing, Shi Bud himself can get rid of the shackles.

This is not scientific!

Cao Liang couldn't figure out Shi Bao's mind a little, it seems that Shi Bao is not interested in the iron industry, it is just a means of making a living, even if this sword is built well, Shi Bao doesn't feel anything, he just wants to shoot the sword as soon as possible, and then do something else.

Thinking about it like this, Cao Liang suddenly became enlightened, hey, he was too deeply influenced by Ma Jun, and he thought that all craftsmen in the world were like Ma Jun and loved their careers.

And Shi Bao is obviously different from Ma Jun, Shi Bao is really poor and helpless, if he has the opportunity, he definitely doesn't want to work in this industry for a lifetime.

The corners of Cao Liang's mouth raised slightly, and he smiled, Shi Bao wants to be an official and wants to get into the official career, but it's not a simple matter?

So Cao Liang arched his hand slightly, and said: "It seems that Brother Shi is not here, presumably Brother Shi is here to come to Beijing, and he has other plans?" ”

Shi Bao also said happily: "Don't hide it from the son, I came to Luoyang here, just to find a good future, this time I sold the sword, but I just want to make some money to invest in the door, so what the son invited, I really can't agree to it, please forgive the son." ”

"People go to high places, water flows to low places, understand, understand," Cao Liang said with a smile, "but I don't know if Brother Shi is here to come to Beijing, is there a way?" ”

Shi Bao hesitated for a moment, but still said bluntly: "Xu Yun, the servant of the ministry, is an old acquaintance of a certain person, when he was in Nanpi, Xu Shilang invited a certain person to Beijing, only because his mother passed away, he kept filial piety for three years, and he did not get the appointment, and now the filial piety period has expired, so he went to Luoyang to vote for Xu Shilang." ”

Cao Liang raised his eyebrows and said, "It turns out that the person Brother Shi wants to vote for is Xu Shilang, doesn't Brother Shi know that Xu Shilang has an accident?" ”

It was Cao Liang's understatement, but to Shi Bao's ears, it was like a thunderbolt in the sky, all his future was bet on Xu Yun, if Xu Yun really had an accident, it would mean that Shi Bao's future was dark.

"What's wrong, please speak up!" Shi Bao said in a hurry, his face pale.

"It was last year's incident, someone admonished Xu Shilang to abuse his power, cronyism, and the election of officials to promote people close to the villagers, the first emperor was furious, and Xu Shilang was dismissed and imprisoned, but fortunately the officials were dismissed, and the officials were reinstated. However, after hearing that Xu Shilang went through this incident, his actions were more restrained, and Shi Bao went this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to get his wish. ”

Cao Liang's words are really not nonsense, when Xu Yun served as a minister, most of his fellow villagers were appointed, and after Emperor Wei Ming found out, he sent Hu Ben to arrest him. His wife, Nguyen Thi, came out barefoot and admonished him: "For a wise monarch, you can only win with reason, and it is difficult to ask for it with feelings." After being escorted, Emperor Wei Ming examined and pursued him. Xu Yun replied: "Confucius said, 'Promote those you know,' and the countrymen of the ministers are the people whom the ministers know." His Majesty may examine and verify whether they are competent or incompetent, and if they are incompetent, the courtiers are willing to suffer their due sin. After the inspection, I knew that all the positions were properly employed, so I released him.

But the facts are the facts, Cao Liang only said a rough idea, and Xu Yun's self-defense and Cao Rong's forgiveness and appreciation were not mentioned, which undoubtedly gave Shi Bao an illusion, Xu Yun was held accountable by the emperor for nepotism, and he will definitely avoid suspicion in the future, and he defected to him at this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to get an appointment again.

This road is completely blocked.

Shibud took two steps back and looked up at the sky, his eyes hollow, dazed and helpless.

This time in Beijing, Shi Bao sold his family's property, that is, he was ready to break the kettle and sink the boat, go to Luoyang to seek a bright future, not to mix up a person, and never return to his hometown.

But as soon as he arrived in Luoyang, he heard such a news, which made him discouraged and his heart was cold.

In the capital of Nuoda, he really didn't know anyone except Xu Yun, except for Xu Yun, his eyes were really dark, and he was desperate to ask for help.

What is the taste of despair, Shibud really tasted it.

Cao Liang looked at Shi Bao with a loveless appearance, and felt that the time was ripe, so he said: "After saying so many words, I forgot to introduce myself. ”

Shi Bao's heart is mixed at the moment, looking at Cao Liang's age, but Fang and the weak crown are much younger than themselves, but what is the background of the family, what is the background of the person, what is the background of the person, but the person was born with a golden spoon, the official road has been prosperous all his life, and he has passed the year of establishment, but he still has achieved nothing, and he has not met it!

Shi Bao is also a pretentious person, he is unwilling to succumb to his fate and wants to climb up, but under this kind of nine-grade and upright door system, it is really difficult for a poor disciple like him to get ahead.

"I didn't know that the identity of the son was so noble, and it was abrupt." Shibud bent down and saluted.

Cao Liang smiled and said: "Seeing each other is fate, Brother Shi and I hit it off at first sight, since Brother Shi has the heart to seek help, I can help." ”

"Really?" Shi Bao's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he saw a life-saving straw.