He was born as a blacksmith, but he dominated the world
Chapter 8 Find yourself a backer
Chapter 8 Find yourself a backer
On the second day, Zhao Yankui arrived at the dining tent earlier than usual.
At this time, Jiang Lin had just finished eating the red meat herbal soup brought by Old Man Wei, and he didn't even have time to wash the bowl.
Seeing Zhao Yankui arrive, he hurried forward and said, "Master chef, the rice is not ready yet, you have to wait a little longer."
"Don't worry." Zhao Yankui sat on the stool with a serious expression and asked, "I heard from Master Qi that you want a hammer?"
Jiang Lin did not hide anything and nodded, "I want to learn the art of hammering, but I don't want to delay the progress of other masters. It would be best if I had my own hammer."
Zhao Yankui hummed, and then raised his voice a little: "If you become my disciple, I can give you not only a hammer but also a whole set of iron tools! What do you think?"
Jiang Lin was somewhat surprised. He had thought that Zhao Yankui would be modest in his status and not speak easily, but he did not expect that he could not help himself after just a few days.
Seeing that he remained silent, Zhao Yankui's face darkened slightly and he said, "I don't accept disciples casually, or do you think I am not qualified?"
Jiang Lin came back to his senses and knelt on the ground without saying anything: "Jiang Lin thanks Master for your support. I am willing to take you as my master for life!"
Although you can cheat, no matter what skill it is, you need someone to teach you the ropes.
Not to mention the quenching and sharpening that come later, which are all part of weapon casting, the blacksmith's skills also include armor, bows and crossbows, etc. There are so many things to learn.
The most important thing is that Zhao Yankui is one of the three master craftsmen of the Southern Blacksmith Camp. With his help, I can’t say that I can do whatever I want, but at least I have a backer.
Jiang Lin knew very well that there were three elements to success: diligence, luck, and a noble person.
With the help of noble people, everything becomes much easier.
Especially now he is in urgent need of specific resources and needs help from people like Zhao Yankui.
So no matter from which perspective, there are advantages and no disadvantages to becoming a disciple.
Seeing Jiang Lin agreed, Zhao Yankui immediately smiled, stretched out his hand to help him up, and said: "Since we have become master and apprentice, I will personally make a set of iron tools for you. From today on, you will come to the hammering area."
Jiang Lin said: "Master, can you wait a few days before going to the hammering area? I want to practice more in the fire burning area."
"You still want to practice?" Zhao Yankui was puzzled.
I'm already burning three furnaces at the same time, and you're still practicing hammering. Are you trying to take away all the work of the apprentices in the fire-burning area?
Jiang Lin said solemnly: "Once you go to the hammering area, it will be difficult to go back to make fire. I want to consolidate my fire-making skills before that. It won't take long, ten days will be enough. I just want to ask Master for a favor."
Zhao Yangkui had just become a master, and he waved his hand with great enthusiasm: "You say! As long as the master can do it, I will do it for you!"
Jiang Lin said, "I want to burn four stoves by myself, is that okay?"
Zhao Yankui looked at him and was silent for a moment.
He really wanted to ask, can't you only open three furnaces at the same time?
But it was difficult to ask this question out loud, so he could only muffle his words and say, "Four furnaces? Can you handle it?"
"It's almost there. In fact, five of them are enough to give it a try." Jiang Lin also wanted to challenge his limits.
The blood vessels in Zhao Yangkui's forehead were about to burst. Do you want to listen to what you are saying? You are an apprentice. You are burning five furnaces and ten pieces of pig iron by yourself, right?
Otherwise, you can become the master chef.
……
In the blacksmith shop, a group of blacksmiths came in and saw Jiang Lin carrying a large pile of pig iron. They asked, "Boy, why do you need so much pig iron?"
Jiang Lin came to the furnace holding the iron block and said, "Master said he would make a set of iron tools for me."
A group of blacksmiths were stunned when they heard this. Master and Master have the same pronunciation, but if you add the phrase "forge a set of iron tools", the meaning becomes completely different.
"You have already found a disciple? Who is it?" asked a blacksmith who was optimistic about Jiang Lin.
Qi the blacksmith next to him said, "Who else could it be? Of course it's the master chef." He looked at Jiang Lin with regret in his eyes, and he regretted more and more that he had not accepted this young man in time.
It is said that those who are close to water are the first to see the moon. This guy has hit me so many times, why didn’t he think of this?
The other blacksmiths were all very surprised. Although Jiang Lin’s talent seemed quite good at the moment, there was no need to be so anxious to accept him as a disciple.
You should know that in this year's regular test, there is a great possibility that Zhao Yankui will be promoted to deputy master craftsman and wear official uniform.
There are only five deputy chief blacksmiths in the four major blacksmith camps in the southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest, but the number of blacksmiths under their control exceeds two thousand.
Although he is not in a high position and has great power, he is also the kind of person that ordinary people can only look up to.
Such a person should be more cautious about accepting disciples, so as not to bring disgrace to his school and tarnish his own reputation.
Jiang Lin has been working at the Southern Blacksmith Camp for a full month. He has good talent and seems to have a good character, but his true background is still unknown.
Why did you give it to him?
The blacksmiths couldn't help but look at Zhao Yankui. One of them asked directly, "Master, why did you accept Jiang Lin as your apprentice? I'm afraid his hammers are not good enough for you, right?"
This is indeed true. After the blacksmith hammered ten times, he was still scolded by Zhao Yankui. Jiang Lin's skills were really not good enough.
Zhao Yankui laughed and shouted, "Jiang Lin, did you hear that? These masters look down on you. Show them your skills."
"Yes, Master." Jiang Lin responded and opened the furnace door.
Not one, but four.
Seeing him start a fire, the blacksmiths became even more confused.
Is this to let him show his fire-making skills?
The iron made by Jiang Lin is indeed good, but what can he do about it?
Which master here can't do it? It's nothing strange.
Zhao Yankui smiled but said nothing. Now that Jiang Lin was his apprentice, he naturally wanted his apprentice to fight for his reputation so that he could bring honor to himself.
At this time, Jiang Lin had already started to light the fire. Qi the blacksmith exclaimed, "Why is this guy starting four furnaces at the same time?"
"He's kind-hearted and likes to do more things on a daily basis." someone said.
However, not long after, Jiang Lin filled several pieces of pig iron into the furnace and began to step on the bellows to increase the temperature.
At this time, the apprentices had already come in, and were all very surprised to see a group of blacksmiths gathered there.
When they saw Jiang Lin blowing air back and forth between the four furnaces, they were even more stunned and didn't understand what he was doing.
Zhao Yankui glanced at the apprentices and said loudly: "Today you will all see what it means to truly master the art of fire-making!"
Some apprentices were dissatisfied. It was known to everyone that Jiang Lin was good at making fire. Why should they watch him so early in the morning?
Someone who was observant could not help but whisper when seeing this scene: "Is Jiang Lin going to burn four furnaces at the same time?"
"How is that possible? How can anyone look after so many furnaces at the same time? The fire temperatures are different, and the iron quality is also different."
"But he is Jiang Lin."
The man who had refuted earlier opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Yes, maybe it is really possible for this monster, who has mastered the fire-making skill to perfection after just one month here, to do it?
The man was somewhat unconvinced and muttered, "Anyway, I think it's definitely not possible."
(End of this chapter)
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