He was born as a blacksmith, but he dominated the world

Chapter 232: He is also an official

When Jiang Lin arrived, the old man quickly stood up and started to speak.

"My friend." He was actually quite nervous. After all, it was just a pile of scraps and few people would be interested in it. He was really afraid that after Jiang Lin realized what was happening, he would never come again.

"Are these the two?" Jiang Lin asked, "Can we see them now?"

"Of course!" The old man quickly squatted down and opened the package.

Jiang Lin also squatted down, and more than a dozen purple-blue fragments of various sizes appeared in the first package.

Just from the surface gloss, you can feel its extraordinary atmosphere.

"This is the Flying Thunder God Spear." The old man smiled awkwardly, "But I only have less than 30% of it left."

Jiang Lin looked up at him and asked, "Can I ask where this thing came from?"

The old man had no intention of hiding anything, and said, "There were some powerful people in our ancestors. After the Flying Thunder God Spear was broken, they took some of it by chance. But because it was useless, they kept it until now."

"I'm not saying that this thing is completely useless. After all, it was the weapon of the sharpshooter back then..." the old man quickly added.

Jiang Lin didn't care. He knew whether it was useful or not.

In the field of vision, an evaluation was given to these fragments.

[Fragments of good quality, can be used for fusion forging]

Jiang Lin nodded slightly. This evaluation showed that the materials were qualified.

As for how many percent it is and whose weapon it is, it doesn’t matter at all.

The second package was opened and there were still only a dozen pieces.

There are all kinds of colors, but red is the most common.

[Fragments of better quality, can be used for fusion forging]

Jiang Lin's eyes lit up. Regardless of whether the quality was acceptable or good, it actually had a somewhat derogatory meaning.

But if the quality is good, that is definitely a compliment.

This is the first time I have seen something rated so highly, it is worthy of being a low-grade Xuan weapon.

After confirming the quality of the items, Jiang Lin looked up and asked, "How much are these two items?"

The old man was suddenly a little excited and said, "The Flying Thunder God Spear is still 800 taels, and the Mysterious Spirit Flying Umbrella is 1,800 taels."

Jiang Lin shook his head and said, "You also said that the Flying Thunder God Spear is only 30% and not complete. The maximum I can give you is 300 taels. The same goes for the Mysterious Spirit Flying Umbrella. Although it is a low-grade Mysterious Weapon, it is missing too much."

Jiang Lin picked at the fragments, including the ribs and the umbrella cover, but no matter how hard he tried, it felt like he couldn't even piece one tenth of it together.

"This Xuanling Flying Umbrella is worth at most three hundred taels." Jiang Lin said.

The old man's face suddenly became a little ugly, and he said: "My friend, even if it is only 10%, the price of a low-grade Xuanbing is not this low. It is too little. If this is the case, I might as well not come."

Jiang Lin was not angry at all, and said with a smile: "Bargaining is common. I can name my price, and so can you. Why worry?"

The old man's expression became better, and he said, "Then the Flying Thunder God Spear will be sold at three hundred taels as you said. But the Mysterious Spirit Flying Umbrella will be sold at a minimum of one thousand six hundred taels!"

"No, the two together can only be worth eight hundred taels at most."

"..."

After some bargaining, the final price was set at one thousand two hundred taels.

Jiang Lin happily paid the money and said, "The old man's self-control is still a little lacking, otherwise I would be embarrassed to bargain more."

Although the old man got the silver, he couldn't be happy at all. He always felt like he had lost out, but he didn't know where. At this moment, Qi the blacksmith came running over anxiously, panting, "Master Jiang! Master Jiang!"

Jiang Lin turned around and couldn't help but wonder: "Why is Master Qi here?"

"I'm talking about this. A bunch of people are waiting for you in the blacksmith camp. Come back with me quickly!" said Qi the blacksmith.

"A bunch of people? Who are they?"

"Master Steward, and our Ministry of Works doctor Yang Junchi!"

Jiang Lin was slightly startled, then realized that this should be what Yu Maoming said last night.

The fifth-rank doctor came to the blacksmith camp in person, so it seems that it should be done.

Jiang Lin was not in a hurry about this matter. He slowly went back with the two packages on his back.

The old man held the twelve hundred taels of silver and sighed as he watched Jiang Lin leaving.

After a long time, he let out a sigh.

After selling all my belongings, this is my last savings.

Thinking about things at home, he gritted his teeth and his eyes gradually became firm.

Not long after, Jiang Lin returned to the South Blacksmith Camp and saw Yang Junchi and Yan Tianrong, accompanied by a group of foreman, deputy foreman, and master craftsmen, walking in circles.

Look here, look there, and make a few comments from time to time.

An assistant steward was beside him, holding a pen and paper, recording something.

Blacksmith Qi pulled Jiang Lin over and said, "Report to the doctor, the steward, Master Jiang is back!"

Only then did Yang Junchi stop and turn around to look.

I saw a burly and mighty young blacksmith walking towards this side.

The disproportion between his physique and age made him exclaim in admiration: "He has an extraordinary aura, he must be a young hero!"

When Jiang Lin arrived and was about to bow, Yang Junchi had already stepped forward and supported him.

This fifth-rank doctor was not arrogant at all. He said with a smile, "Master Jiang is young and promising. I don't like this kind of gift. I came here today for something important. I wonder if it's convenient to talk about it now?"

His posture did not look like a fifth-rank official talking to a master blacksmith, but more like a conversation between colleagues.

Jiang Lin, however, bowed and saluted, and said more politely: "Since the doctor has said it is an important matter, it will be convenient."

"Okay." Yang Junchi took out a document from his bosom and said, "By order of Lord Si Hongwen, the Minister of the Ministry of Works, today Jiang Lin is appointed as the Inspector of the Foundry Department of the Ministry of Works, with the ninth rank! This is the appointment document, Lord Jiang, please keep it well. If anyone comes to inquire, you can show it to them for inspection."

Many blacksmiths around, including several assistant blacksmiths, were all shocked when they heard what happened.

If Jiang Lin was appointed as deputy master craftsman now, or even master craftsman, they would not be surprised, after all, this person's skills are enough to match such a position.

But Jiang Lin directly skipped the position of Sijiang and entered the ninth rank, the eighteenth level of the ninth grade of Daqian.

Check make?
They had never heard of such an office.

Qi the blacksmith and others were very excited when they heard this. A ninth-rank iron official, and one stationed in the Foundry Department, doesn't it mean that even if Jiang Lin becomes an official, he won't have to leave here?

Yu Maoming smiled slightly and looked at Yan Tianrong, both of them with smiles on their faces.

Jiang Lin held out his hands, held the document, and said solemnly: "Jiang Lin thanks the Minister for his appreciation. I will definitely work harder in the future!"

"Let's not talk about whether you are diligent or not." Yang Junchi took the several pieces of paper from the deputy master craftsman with a smile, and then handed them to Jiang Lin, saying: "This is the first task you have to complete after becoming the inspector. If you do well, you will be rewarded, but if you do not do well, you will be punished."

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