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

Chapter 78 This is the quantity

When most of the apprentices had just finished starting the fire and were about to begin calcining, Jiang Lin, such a big guy, was running in the crowd and was very conspicuous.

A person standing next to Yuan Bingqi asked in confusion, "Is that an apprentice as well? He has a very strong physique, but the test has just begun, why is he running around instead of just lighting the fire?"

Yuan Bingqi's eyes gleamed as he stared at the place where Jiang Lin was running and said, "Didn't you see what he was holding in his hand?"

That man was also one of the master craftsmen of the East Blacksmith Camp. After hearing what he heard, he took a closer look and was immediately shocked.

"Is that the burned pig iron? He's not going to test it, is he? It's only been a short time!"

Yuan Bingqi did not respond because he didn't know what to say.

Logically, this is only one-third of an incense stick, and even a formal blacksmith would find it difficult to complete the demonstration of fire-making skills.

Jiang Lin has an amazing physique, but after all, he has only been in the blacksmith camp for two months.

Could it be that that bastard Zhao Yankui was lying?

Many apprentices were burning fire when they heard a thudding sound in their ears. The strong vibration made them look up.

I saw a figure taller than most blacksmiths running past me in a hurry.

The apprentices were somewhat confused as to what this "old master" was doing in the apprentice probation area?
In front of the testing table, Yuan Gaohao watched Jiang Lin running towards him and was very surprised.

From the very beginning, he paid close attention to this young apprentice, because among the four major blacksmith camps, there had never been someone as talented and eccentric as Jiang Lin.

I thought I had already given Jiang Lin a high enough evaluation, but when I looked at the tall boy in front of me with a tough look in his eyes, he didn't look like an apprentice at all.

Yuan Gaohao's gaze moved downward to the bright red piece of pig iron.

Taking a deep breath, he stretched out his hand and said, "Put it up."

Jiang Lin handed over the pig iron as instructed, and Yuan Gaohao picked up a small hammer beside him and hit it hard several times.

The more I knocked, the quieter he became.

It has a crisp sound and moderate toughness and can be easily shaped into anything.

This kind of iron is the favorite of blacksmiths.

The problem is that it was burned by a young apprentice using one-third of an incense stick.

"Excellent quality." Yuan Gaohao made the final evaluation.

Then he hesitated for two seconds, and then asked in a low voice: "Are you willing to come to me? I can give you everything that Zhao Yankui can give you, and I can also give you what he can't give you..."

"Thank you for your kindness, Master Yuan, but I only have one master." Jiang Lin interrupted him.

Yuan Gaohao suddenly felt empty in his heart, his eyes filled with regret.

Although he had only met him a few times, he knew that this young man was a man of loyalty and righteousness, and would not easily switch to someone else's camp.

It's just that I really admire him in my heart. Even though I know the possibility is not high and it will offend people, I can't help but ask.

With a bitter smile, Yuan Gaohao said, "I suddenly feel that being a master craftsman in the blacksmith camp seems to be better than being an assistant master craftsman."

"Different positions have different scenery. My master often says that he envies the life of Master Yuan. Moreover, although I am in the Southern Blacksmith Camp, I am a member of the Foundry Department." Jiang Lin said.

"You... you can talk more than Zhao Yankui." Yuan Gaohao did not hide his admiration in his eyes at all, and said with a smile: "Okay, take this piece of iron back and wait. You are too fast, I am afraid you will have to wait for a while."

"It's okay, don't worry." Jiang Lin bowed slightly, picked up the pig iron and went back. Yuan Gaohao watched him walk away, and after a moment, he waved and wrote Jiang Lin's name on the black iron plate behind him.

[Timely first place: Jiang Lin]

[Quality No. 1: Jiang Lin]

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At the sound, the apprentices looked up and looked at the names written on the black iron plate, and they all looked at each other in confusion.

What's going on?
The apprentices closest to the testing table saw the name and glanced at Jiang Lin who was already halfway there. One of them suddenly jumped up and shouted angrily, "Cheating! This is cheating, I don't accept it!"

Yuan Gaohao glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "If you don't agree, you can wait until the test is over and report to the master craftsman for a decision. Sit down now, or leave immediately!"

His eyes were so oppressive that the apprentice was speechless and could only sit down indignantly.

He muttered, "I have to complain to the Master of the Craftsman. Even if I want to show partiality, I shouldn't do it so blatantly!"

In the other half of the formal blacksmith test area, Zhao Yankui and others were lying on the railings watching everything.

Blacksmith Qi said with a smile: "Even we are in awe of Jiang Lin's fire-making skills. I'm afraid these little guys are so shocked that their eyes are about to fall out of their sockets."

Zhao Yankui stared at the apprentice who had just shouted about cheating, and snorted, "What an ignorant fellow! I don't know which blacksmith he came from, he is such a disgrace! He dared to slander my apprentice, I will punish him later!"

On the stage in the distance, Yu Maoming was also watching all this.

There was no expression on his face, as if everything was normal, but his gaze would occasionally linger on Jiang Lin for a moment.

Yan Tianrong, the steward with a mustache sitting on a chair in the back, asked, "Master Yu, is there any problem?"

"No." Yu Maoming said calmly, "It's just that one of our apprentices has outstanding skills, which has aroused the jealousy of others."

"Oh? There aren't many people you can praise for their outstanding skills, and he's still an apprentice." Yan Tianrong searched the crowd for Jiang Lin with great interest, and soon found him. He was slightly surprised: "Is it the big guy? He looks like a formal blacksmith."

Yu Maoming turned around and saluted, saying, "Reporting to the steward, this man's name is Jiang Lin, and he has just been an apprentice in the Southern Blacksmith Camp for two months. His physique is due to the Qi and Blood Pills he was rewarded with."

Yan Tianrong glanced at Yu Maoming and could tell that he was speaking for the apprentice, so he smiled and said, "I would like to meet him. If he is really a talent, I would like to promote him early."

For example, the officials in the Foundry Department and the Forest Garden Department are all eighth-rank officials, and most of them are not in this position.

Just like Yan Tianrong, who was just a ninth-rank county magistrate in his early years and knew nothing about blacksmithing.

But the steward is not the craftsman, so you don't need to do anything yourself.

You don't have to know how to make iron, as long as you know how to manage the blacksmiths.

Yu Maoming has superb skills. No one can compare to him in terms of seniority or prestige among the four major blacksmith camps. Even Yan Tianrong has to take a second look at people he values. This is his weight!

"After the test, let Jiang Lin come to pay his respects to the adults." Yu Maoming said.

Yan Tianrong nodded and asked, "The foundry department is currently short of an assistant master craftsman. I heard that Zhao Yankui and Yuan Bingqi are the most promising this year. Who do you think will do well?"

Yu Maoming said without hesitation: "In reply to your words, I think Zhao Yankui is more suitable."

"Oh?" Yan Tianrong keenly grasped that he said suitable, not sure, so he asked: "Why is Zhao Yankui more suitable?"

Yu Maoming's eyes were bright and his voice was deep as he said, "Because the Jiang Lin I just mentioned is Zhao Yankui's apprentice."

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