Chapter 16: The Three Slaves
Ah Da Ah Er Ah San, who was kneeling on the ground, looked at Helan Minzhi differently at this time. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Although there was also the fear of slaves for their masters, it also carried the contempt of adults for young children. Through the matter of Dongying's maid, there may be a little bit of fear. felt that Helan Min must be a difficult master. But he definitely didn't have the slightest desire to work for him and do things well.
But at this time, there is no such thought, because the hope of their life is given by this eight-year-old child. At the same time, through the conversation just now, I can also see that my little master, I am afraid that he is not an ordinary eight-year-old child, and his mental maturity is not inferior to any adult at all.
Helan Minzhi sat on the bed, looking at his three servants with a bit of condescendingness. Although Ah Da Ah Er was very excited, it was only excited. They were immersed in it and didn't realize anything, but Ah San reacted very quickly, and his eyes rolled. His knees rubbed against the floor, and he took two steps forward towards Helan Minzhi, and was just about to speak, when suddenly he remembered something. Kowtowed to him again before he spoke: "I don't know when the master commanded?" ”
In the Tang Dynasty, there was basically no need to perform such a big ceremony, whether it was a slave to a master, or a courtier to the Son of Heaven, it was generally just a matter of bowing down and bowing to the Son of Heaven. But Ah San is very smart, and this time is the time for Helan Minzhi to stand up. Whoever can give him enough majesty will receive more benefits.
The three of them have been bought back by him, life and death are in the hands of others, and there is no resistance and dignity.
Seeing what he had done, Helan Minzhi silently raised the corners of his mouth. But the heart is safe and vigilant, the smarter the person, the more difficult it is to control. So Helan Minzhi didn't pay attention to him, and began to seriously look at the three servants he had chosen.
Ah Da is a middle-aged man, and from the perspective of modern people, he should be in his forties. But the people of the Tang Dynasty were generally older than modern people, especially these slaves who were accustomed to suffering. So it should only be in his thirties. The hair is neatly combed back of the head, and the clothes are not tattered. Low eyebrows, broad lips, with a fierceness in his eyes. With his large, fan-like hands at his sides, Helan Minzhi clearly noticed that the calluses on his right hand were thicker than anywhere else. Moreover, the position of the right hand of inertia is slightly higher than that of the left hand, and the whole body does not appear to be very balanced, and it leans forward slightly.
Helan Minzhi's eyes narrowed slightly, and this outfit and habitual movements could leak a lot of problems. The treatment that this Ada received in the slave industry should be quite good. The most critical and the reason why He Lanmin chose him is that he should have practiced martial arts. The thick calluses and slightly slanted body indicated that he should have practiced knives or swords for some time. It's always safe to find someone who has practiced martial arts to keep around, even if you haven't been in danger, it's okay to learn both hands by yourself.
Mentally silently thought about it and began to look at Ah Er. At first glance, I knew that this person must be very honest. Tall and big, although strong, but not bloated. A square and standard Chinese face, thick black eyebrows, and slightly yellowed eyes. Next to the eyes, on the cheeks, there was a small black scar. If you look closely, there is a little bit of blue hanging on the corner of your mouth.
The one next to the eye should be a new injury, and the corner of the mouth is an old injury, the kind that is about to heal.
The hair looks very messy, and the rags are not exaggerated. The thighs and knees had been ripped off, revealing frostbitten skin. It's just past summer, and there are traces of obvious frostbite, Ah Er should really be a person who has suffered a lot.
Seeing the wounds on his face and the embarrassed appearance of his ragged clothes, Helan Minzhi was satisfied. He knew that at least this person had made the wrong choice. The reason for choosing him is that he is honest and honest, although this kind of person is not very popular anywhere, but as a leader, it is indeed indispensable for this kind of person, because they often do not lie, and they will be of great use in the future.
There were also frequent fights between slaves in the slave trade, as food and clothing were provided every day. Managers will only care about life and death in addition to necessary tuning. No one would pay attention to such fights over food or clothing. At this time, the more honest and honest people are, the more they are beaten. Ah Er is this kind of person.
Next, all eyes were focused on Ah San's body.
At this time, Ah San knelt on the ground, his body trembling slightly. The head that had been raised hung down stiffly, and two or three drops of sweat were clearly visible on the floor. He was very nervous, and after a little thought, Helan Minzhi understood why he was so nervous.
I really didn't expect that I would inadvertently cause such a big deterrent. After Ah San spoke, Helan Minzhi didn't say a word, and his eyes were cold. Ah San and Ah Da Ah Er naturally thought that what he asked was beyond the scope that a slave should know, so they angered Helan Minzhi.
As if feeling his gaze focused on himself, Ah San kowtowed to the ground: "Ah San is guilty, please punish the master." ”
"It's okay, I'm not the mean kind of person. And in the future, you can just call me young master. ”
"Yes, young master." The three of them bowed their heads together and shouted.
"Ah San raised his head, I still can't remember what you look like."
"A small cheap face, I'm afraid of dirty young master's eyes." As he spoke, he raised his head, but his eyes definitely didn't dare to look at Helan Minzhi, and looked at the lower edge of the bed.
Looking at Ah San, Helan Minzhi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It's not because of how handsome his face is, it's just the appearance of an ordinary person. As for handsome, Helan Minzhi hasn't seen anyone more handsome than himself? (Narcissism) is not something to marvel at.
The appearance of ordinary people, the same clothes as Ah Da and Ah Er, and the scattered hair make people look that the overall temperament is not as good as Ah Da, that is, barely about the same as Ah Er.
But on closer inspection, this is not the case.
Ah Er looks blue and purple on his face, and he looks a little sallow because he can't eat enough for a long time. Ah Da is a little better, but it is just the level of an ordinary person. But Ah San, those who know think that this is a slave in the slave business, and those who don't know think that it is a first-class family member in a noble family.
His face was ruddy, and he didn't have the slightest lack of food and energy. The most infuriating thing is that this thing even has a double chin in the slave shop. Even with the head up, this pair of chins is noticeable.
I've never heard of meat growing in the slave shop.
Thinking like this, Helan Minzhi burst out loud: "Ah San, tell me, how are you doing in this slave business?" ”
With a roll of his eyes, he knew that Helan Minzhi should be in a good mood at this time. Ah San said: "I don't know if the young master wants to hear the truth or wants to hear a lie?" ”
"Oh? Then I'm going to listen to lies. ”
"The lie is that the little ones have a hard time in the industry. I was beaten every day, trained every day, and I couldn't eat or sleep every day. Slaves do those inhuman things, and every day the little leather whip dips in cold water and whips us. I was finally able to rest and rest, and I had to pinch the shoulders and legs of the slave leader, rub my back and wash my feet. Fortunately, the young master was merciful and bought us back, which can be regarded as a release from the sea of suffering, otherwise in a few days, the little one would have to die in the slave industry. There were really two tears in his words, which was sad for the listener and weeping for the questioner. Touching the scene, Ah Er seemed to really remember his days a day ago, and he was instantly depressed, and his head hung down.
But Helan Minzhi's mouth pouted fiercely: "Tell the truth." ”
"Ahem, cough, quickly change your mood. To tell you the truth, young master, the little one is still living well in the slave industry. Although there is no freedom, it is very good compared to the days when there is not enough to eat at home. So when he was caught, there was nothing to resist. People like us, if there is a famine at home, they will starve to death in the streets. Although there is no future and no freedom in the slave industry, it is better than starving to death. And the young master also promised to help us get rid of slavery, and it was even more... Speaking of which, it can be seen that Ah San really said to the heart.
Packing up his feelings, he continued: "In the industry, the little one has a good relationship with a steward, so he doesn't suffer so many sins. But the little ones can endure hardships, but they can also do their jobs. Since it has been bought back by the young master, what is the matter, as long as the young master tells him, the little one will definitely not say a word. ”
Looking at Ah San, Helan Minzhi smiled. What he wants is such an attitude, not afraid of what kind of person you are, no matter what you have been through. When you come here, you have hope, and you just have to work hard.
"Okay, you all heard what Ah San said, I didn't ask you before, and I'm still young now. Everything to be dealt with has to be directed at you, work hard, and have a good day in the future. ”
"Yes, young master."
This time it was much louder than before.
"Ah Da, have you ever practiced martial arts?" Helan Minzhi is no longer familiar with each other, and the time spent between them is not short. It's time to let them do the work, and it's time for a lot of ideas to be put on the table.
"The young master has good eyesight, not to mention martial arts, the little one has practiced the crop style for a few days, and he was accidentally caught because he robbed the caravan of the slave shop." After finishing speaking, Ah Da's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
Hey, what a lot of luck this is, just buy a slave and come back, and buy a thief.
"And what do you use often?"
"With a knife, slashing horizontally and vertically, using a knife."
"Okay, you can take me to practice your body when you have time."
"If you want to talk about high-end martial arts, small ones can't do it. But back then, my master just had a good grasp of the foundation, and this was no problem. ”
"We'll talk about that later." Then look like Ah Er Ah San.
"You two go to Chang'an City to scan me, which carpenter is famous and has good craftsmanship. Which tailor has good craftsmanship. I'll go early tomorrow morning, in the east and west markets, and in the square, and then come back to report to me. By the way, buy a good knife for Ah Da, and take the money from me. ”
"By the way, Ah Da, how many knives do you use?"
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