I followed the housekeeper into the big gate, but I saw that the courtyard was full of people. Most of them are wearing official uniforms. The high-grade ones sit on a dozen chairs lined up. Those petty officials. All stand on both sides. There are also family 'servants' and 'women' shuttling back and forth. Tea was delivered to entertain guests.

There is a red carpet in the middle. At the end of the carpet is a piece of incense. There's quite a bit of stuff on it. There is also a small incense burner. It's the same as worshipping the sky. I haven't met an apprentice before. When I was in Laoshan. My apprenticeship is to kowtow to the master three times. The portrait of the patriarch is painted with three sticks of incense. I've seen this battle there. This is simply too extravagant.

I'm standing at the 'door'. Waiting for the master of ceremonies, who is also presiding over the greeting of the apprenticeship ceremony. This is also a step-by-step approach. I can't run in on my own. I know the man who presided over the apprenticeship ceremony. It turned out to be the son of the country, the priest of wine, Sun Daocun. Sun Daocun did not wear official uniforms. It's a Confucian dress. He also has a book in his hand. I don't know what it says either.

Sun Daocun saw that I was already standing at the entrance of the 'door' and waiting. Looking up at the sky, he shouted, "The auspicious time has come. Playing music."

That band in the distance. Tick-tock-tock-blowing. And then to the sound of drums. Sun Daocun pulled his throat and shouted, "The apprenticeship ceremony starts now. Please Lan Yunjie bow to the spiritual seat of the Holy Ancestor."

The butler led me to the incense table. I fell to my knees. Kowtowed three times. Sun Daocun then shouted, "Give incense to the Holy Master."

I got up again. Pick up the three sticks of incense that have been prepared on the table for a long time. The housekeeper here also handed me a fire fold. Light up the incense. I was going to 'insert' it into the incense burner. You have to say something to the Holy Master."

I'm 'blinded' now. Haven't seen it before. The steward didn't say anything either. Lao Liu was born as a martial artist. I wasn't interested in this in the first place. I haven't seen it before. But now I'm not going to say something. I'm afraid I'll be ridiculed by those who come to watch the ceremony. I'm afraid that Zhang Ju is also in the past. There's no way I'll play it on the spot. Cleared his throat. I held three incense sticks in front of the Holy Master's spiritual throne and said, "Student Lan Yunjie. Born stupid. Since being 'brought' by God's grace. Since he became an official in the court, he has felt that his ability is not enough to take on great responsibilities. As the old saying goes. Half of the Analects can know the world. Students know the importance of reading well. Jin 'Meng' Zhang does not give up. to be brought into the discipleship of the 'door'. Mr. Zhang had a reputation as a prodigy in his early years. Today it is the home arm of the country. Cabinet Vice-Minister. Knowledgeable. Be upright. Students should follow Master Zhang in the future. Read and be a reasonable person. Today, Lan Yunjie swears here. When this oath is not violated. If the oath is violated. God and man condemn each other."

After speaking. So I put three incense sticks that had already been lit into the incense burner. Then he kowtowed three more times under the command of Sun Daocun. The first procedure is complete. I was also relieved.

Sun Daocun then shouted, "Please take a seat. Lan Yunjie toasts."

Zhang Juzheng walked to a Taishi chair on the side of the incense case. Sit down. He didn't wear an official uniform either. A Confucian dressed up. Wait for him to sit down. Sun Daocun took the wine that had already been poured from the hands of the 'waiter' and 'woman'. Hand it to me. I took the glass. got up and walked in front of Zhang Juzheng and said, "Student Lan Yunjie toasts the teacher."

Zhang Juzheng took the wine I handed me and drank it in one gulp. This toast costs three glasses. I toasted three times in a row. Zhang Juzheng drank it all. After drinking, Sun Daocun shouted again: "The student kowtows to the teacher."

I took it and prostrated again. Wait for the prostration to end. Zhang Juzheng got up and helped me up, who was kneeling on the ground. I quickly said, "Thank you, teacher."

"From now on, we will have a teacher-student relationship. You're welcome."

Sun Daocun, who was on the side, began to shout again: "The student gives the teacher a gift."

The old Liu father and son in the back. Two gift boxes were brought up. I opened the gift box and put it in front of Zhang Juzheng. Of course Zhang Juzheng won't go to see it. The family in the back came over and took the gift box away.

Next came the gifts from the master and the students. What Zhang Juzheng gave me was a set of four treasures of the study. There is also a book of Analects. A university. I also asked Lao Liu and his son to put away the gifts. There is no need for modesty here. It's all a matter of etiquette.

Wait until it's all over. The family came up and took down the incense case. I also walked to Zhang Juzheng's side. Said: "|Teacher. What do we have to do next?"

"Next. It's just drinking. Look at all the adults who came to watch the ceremony. You'll have to toast them one by one. And when we come to home in the future, we will have a teacher-student relationship. I went to the imperial court and I still have an official title. We can't let people say we're gangs."

"Students understand. Teacher, please rest assured."

Zhang Juzheng looked at the officials in the courtyard with satisfaction. The family was also beckoning them to take their seats in the hall. More than 50 people came to watch the ceremony today. The living room of Zhang's house is indeed large. It is said that this mansion was given to him by the emperor. Otherwise, Zhang Juzheng would not dare to buy such a big mansion so publicly.

Wait for all the officials to enter the hall. Zhang Juzheng took my hand and followed me into the hall. The hall was filled with tables for seven chapters. It's all a table of eight immortals. Ours is in the first place. Zhang Juzheng sat down again. I'm with you at the last seat. There are also a few second-grade officials sitting. There's one I know. It was the official who paid the master. There are also two faces that are good but do not know. Sun Daocun also took a seat here in the chief. There weren't eight of us in one house. There are only seven. There is still a vacant spot I don't know who it's for.

Wait for everyone to sit down. Zhang Juzheng said first: "Today, the old man accepted Lan Yunjie as a disciple. It's a great event. Thank you for your support. Recalling the old man's apprenticeship. It's just three or five people. Look at me and take a disciple. There were so many people watching the ceremony."

A second-grade official of the same level as Zhang Juzheng next to him said: "Lord Zhang, you are really discerning. Lan people are young and promising. The deep emperor is heavy. Plus you master a little splash. I'm afraid the future is very promising."

Zhang Juzheng said with a smile: "Lord Liu has won the award. The old man also thinks that Lan Yunjie is a talent that can be created. and integrity. I have long had the heart of love. On that day, the emperor had a decree. The old man will push the boat down the river."

Now Zhang Juzheng looks very happy. After all, it was the emperor who ordered him to take me as an apprentice. There won't be any bad effects in Shilin. And got another helper from me. Look at the time it's almost time to eat. Then Sun Daocun asked, "Lord Zhang. Who are you waiting for?"

"Don't be in a hurry. Lord Sun will be here in a moment. Everybody stay a little longer."

At first glance, Zhang Juzheng said that he was still a distinguished guest. No one could guess who it was. No matter how expensive it is, it is the high arch and the emperor. This emperor can come. Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng do not deal with each other. Everyone knows this. He won't come. Besides. It's still me who is the apprentice. Gao Gong and I are the tip of the needle for Mai Mang, this hatred has long been formed. How could he come here and give me an enemy?

Just when everyone is speculating. The man watching the 'door' outside shouted, "Lord Shoufu Gao has arrived."

Everyone was stunned. This is what kind of play. These people who came to cheer were all close to Zhang Juzheng. It is more or less contradictory to the high arch. How did Zhang Juzheng invite him today. This is the last person who should come. But here it is.

After all, this is Shousuke-sama. No matter how many contradictions. You have to get by on face. Zhang Juzheng also stood up. Outside, I'm following behind. When we arrived at the big 'gate', the high arch also came in. Zhang Juzheng arched his hand: "Welcome to Lord Gao. Come to the Humble House."

Gao Gong also returned a salute: "Lord Zhang. It's late. Forgiveness of sins and forgiveness of sins. I've been delayed by this great event."

"Lord Gao is polite. It's not too late, it's not too late. Come to Lan Yunjie and see Lord Shoufu." Zhang Juzheng said and pushed me to the front. Now this scene. I'm also going to be humble. He also bowed deeply and said, "Xiaguan Lan Yunjie knocked to see Lord Shoufu."

The high arch also helped me. Said: "Lord Lan. Congratulations on your famous teacher."

Zhang Juzheng said on the side: "Okay. We don't want to be polite. Let's go to the living room first."

Here, everyone is talking to Gao Gong. He followed them into the living room. Zhang Juzheng instructed the housekeeper to start serving.

This Zhang Mansion chef has good skills. After all, it's a cabinet minister. There are all kinds of dishes. A table full of people. I heard that the family is very frugal. I don't usually eat good things. It's the joy of what he eats. I almost never stopped using chopsticks. There is no trace of Shousuke-sama's bearing.

The other few are chatting while eating. High arches don't care about these either. Eat about the same time. Put down the chopsticks and said, "A few adults. Let you see the smile. It's been a long time since I've eaten anything so good. It's better to be here, Master Zhang."

Gao Gong's words made everyone laugh. But I can't laugh out loud. I can only hold on. Zhang Juzheng on the side said: "Lord Gao. Then you eat more. Otherwise, the rest will fall. Feed the pigs."

Gao Gong took it and said, "Lord Zhang. What a pity to feed the pigs. I'll look at it like this. I'll pack the rest. The one in my house hasn't eaten yet. I haven't eaten 'meat' for many days. I'm going to let him taste it, too. Master Zhang is not allowed to laugh at me."

Zhang Juzheng was also amused by this high arch so angry and funny. Gao Gong said this, which is obviously a satire of Zhang Juzheng's extravagant life. Clearing oneself of suffering. He is also a cabinet minister. It's a shame to say something like this on this occasion. But Gao Gong is a faceless person. Straight temper. Zhang Juzheng is not easy to say anything. After all, today is a good day. I still invited someone to come by myself. I had to endure and persuade everyone to drink.

Gao Gong because he ate a lot. I don't have the same eating appearance just now. I had a few words with you. He said to me, "Lord Lan. Blessed are you. Master Zhang is a talented man, eight buckets, and five cars. You have to learn more about the way of the saint from Master Zhang in the future. Changed your temper from a martial artist."

As soon as I heard the fire, it came up. What day is this still called me Takefu. Just wanted to push back. Zhang Juzheng also saw that I was looking for trouble with the high arch. Hurriedly interrupted: "Lord Gao. Lan Yunjie is a man who can be made. I'm afraid I won't be able to teach him alone. Please teach me more in the future."