Chapter 30: Named Disciples

Zhang Taiji stood beside him with his hands down, and Old Man Han asked with a smile: "How is my grandson?" What the old man said is true, right?! ”

Han Shantong nodded slightly: "This son is really extraordinary, he knows how to read and be gifted at a young age, my Xiaolin'er is even older than him, he only knows how to touch fish and catch birds every day, and he is stubbornly tight!" ”

Old Man Han was also full of smiles: "Naughty and playful is a child's nature, and it is not a big deal." Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 infoMy grandson is too old, and it's about the same as me, an old man who is about to die! Although his words were derogatory, the doting look on his face was not concealed at all!

Han Shantong also laughed: "I became famous at a young age, and I will definitely have a bright future when I grow up!" ”

Old Man Han said, "In that case, why don't you let him worship under your door?" ”

Han Shantong smiled slightly: "Naturally, I can't ask for it!" ”

When Old Man Han heard that Han Shantong agreed! Beckoned to Zhang Taiji: "Don't you want to meet the master?!" ”

Zhang Taiji was thinking about Han Shantong in his heart. Hearing Old Man Han call him, he came back to his senses, and his movements slowed down.

Han Shantong smiled and said, "What, the little nephew doesn't want to enter my door?" You know, I'm not going to take in an apprentice easily. ”

Old Man Han said loudly: "Bao'er, you will be your master from now on, kneel down and kowtow." ”

As a 'modern person', Zhang Taiji is very unaccustomed to the ancients kowtowing at every turn, his parents and elders are fine, especially to strangers! But there was no way, so he could only follow the customs of the villagers and kneel in front of Han Shantong: "The master is above, and he will be worshiped by the apprentice." ”

Han Shantong stood up from the chair and supported him with both hands: "Today, I can only accept you as my registered disciple, and when you grow up, how about officially apprenticing to the teacher?" ”

At this time, a jade pendant on Han Shantong's waist fell in Zhang Taiji's eyes, this jade pendant is antique, exuding a warm atmosphere, and you can know that it is not ordinary at a glance!

Zhang Taiji suddenly had a thought: "Master, it's better to give this jade pendant to the apprentice, the apprentice takes it with him every day, and always remembers the master's teachings!" ”

Han Shantong was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and subconsciously touched the jade pendant on his waist. The young man standing behind him said, "Master, no, this is a sacred relic in the sect!" How can you give it away so easily?! ”

Old Man Han laughed and said, "Since my grandson has won the famous teacher, I am willing to donate a thousand stones of food for my grandson to help the victims." "Old man Han, this is helping his grandson assist.

Han Shantong smiled heartily when he heard this: "It's okay!" The jade pendant was given to the little nephew. As he spoke, he took off the jade pendant around his waist and handed it to Zhang Taiji. The young man wanted to stop him, but Han Shantong waved his hand at him and didn't let him speak again.

Zhang Taiji was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly took the jade pendant with both hands, and Malier put it in his arms, before kowtowing and thanking Han Shantong!

Han Shantong pulled Zhang Taiji up and explained: "This jade pendant is the ancestor's thing, it has been passed on to me, I don't know how many generations, you have to keep it carefully, don't lose it or damage it!" ”

Zhang Taiji naturally promised again and again: "The apprentice will cherish this jade pendant as much as he cherishes his own body." And always miss the master's teachings, study hard and work hard, and repay the master's kindness! "The words are sincere, and anyone who listens to them must be moved!

Old Man Han coughed: "Bao'er, go down and prepare a meal." I still have something to discuss with your master. ”

Zhang Taiji agreed, bowed to the two and exited the hall. Touch out the jade pendant and observe carefully, only to see that the jade pendant is the size of a palm, with a lotus flower carved on one side, exquisite carving, and delicate lines. The other side is engraved with unknown lines, which make Zhang Taiji feel a little familiar, and he can't remember where he has seen them for a while! didn't think much about it, took the jade pendant into his arms, and hummed a little tune and went back to his room to open the 'treasure chest'.

During the meal, Zhang Taiji came to the living room early, didn't see Han Shantong and the others, and asked Old Man Han curiously: "Why don't you see Uncle Han and them?" ”

Old Man Han smiled and said, "You ghost! Why don't you call him master? ”

Zhang Taiji said mischievously: "I don't even know his name, and he hasn't taught me skills, how can I call him master!?" ”

"Then you want someone else's jade pendant again?" Old Man Han teased, didn't wait for Zhang Taiji to answer, and continued: "In a few years, you will naturally know his name, so don't show it easily." ”

Han Yue'e came in with Ling'er, saw them talking in a low voice, and asked, "What are you two muttering?" Obviously, she didn't know about Zhang Taiji's apprenticeship.

Zhang Taiji said mischievously: "Our secret! Ling'er said disdainfully: "Hmph, who knows rarely?!" "The two little ones routinely quarreled.

Zhang Baili also walked in and answered: "A thousand stones are just given to them?" There is not much food in the house. ”

Old Man Han said: "It's okay to give them those grains, if our family comes out to help the victims, maybe it will cause trouble!" ”

Han Yue'e heard the meaning and said, "Otherwise, buy some ............ from the ship."

Han Shantong sat in the moving carriage, and suddenly sneezed, and the girl next to him said with concern: "Shizun is uncomfortable?" I'm tired of running around for days! ”

Han Shantong tightened his robe blown by the autumn wind: "It's okay." ”

The young man said angrily: "Zhang Taiji's child, so rude!" How precious that jade pendant is! Why is he embarrassed, he asks for it as soon as they meet!? ”

Han Shantong said compassionately: "Although the jade pendant is precious, it can't be used as food, and it can't save the people who were affected by the disaster!" ”

The people around him were all moved by Han Shantong's words, and they choked up and said: "The master has the people of the world in his heart, and the blessings of the common people!" ”

Autumn went to winter, snowflakes were flying all over the sky, Zhang Taiji changed into thick cotton clothes, and he was shivering from the cold! Although I insist on practicing the 'cold and heat do not invade' exercise every day, I have been practicing for more than half a year, and it seems that there is no obvious effect!

He looked enviously at the courtyard, Zhang Sanfeng was still wearing a single coat practicing swords in the snow! I thought in my heart, when will I be able to resist the cold like that?!

Zhang Taiji doesn't like the cold of winter, and those who fled the famine don't like it even more! Jiaozhou was not seriously affected this year, so there were many people fleeing the famine in Jiaoxi City. Many people who have nowhere to stay, in order to survive, have to go to the homes of rich and noble people to work as slaves, so that they can have a bite to eat! Survive this cold winter.

There are also a lot of new faces in the family, most of them are not very old, with yellow faces and thin muscles, and numb expressions on their faces! Zhang Taiji learned from them that most of the old and frail people could not get out of the disaster area!

Because the Zhang family was engaged in maritime trade, they were able to buy cheap grain from sea ships! Therefore, more subordinates can be raised, and those grains were originally transported to the capital by sea.

The canal transportation in the Yuan Dynasty was developed, but often due to the drought and shallow water, the river was blocked and impassable, resulting in the boat could not arrive as scheduled, so the Yuan Dynasty also vigorously developed shipping.

The transportation of grain by sea has facilitated the northward transportation of grain in the south of the Yangtze River; When the ship returned, it carried beans, grains and local products from the north to the south.

The volume of shipping is very large, and historical records record that in the second year of the Tianli calendar of Yuan Wenzong (1329), there were as many as 3.52 million stones of grain transported by sea in a year.

In this era, people could not effectively grasp the changes in the sea climate, and the situation of sea routes was not familiar enough, and sea transportation was very difficult.

Under the attack of wind, fog and pirates, a large number of Caoding Caofu died at the bottom of the sea every year, and a large number of grain ships sank; Food losses are averaged in the amount of more than 100,000 stone per year.

Some of this grain was really lost, some of it was sold privately by the officials who escorted it, and there were also official ships for private use, and there was also a lot of grain privately hidden by powerful and high-ranking officials, and the grain of the Zhang family came from here.

There are many Zhang family members, so Zhang Taiji unceremoniously grabbed a few strong men, and then asked Wang Meng to find two iron masters, clean up a room in the backyard, set up a stove to buy coal and iron, and began to tinkle the iron!

Of course Zhang Baili and Han Yue'e know about this, they are basically laissez-faire to Zhang Taiji, who made this son too brilliant!? Just tell him to be careful of the fire and not to be burned by the flames!

With a coal fire with a high temperature, it is possible to make a lot of things, not only to make all kinds of ironware, but also to burn glass. Glass was a rarity in the Yuan Dynasty.