Chapter 89: Have a big drink
Zhao Yankui looked at Jiang Lin in surprise. To be honest, he had never thought of using this incident to bring any benefit to the South Blacksmith Camp.
I just feel that the South Blacksmith Camp is in the limelight today, which is great.
But when Jiang Lin said that he would hold a selection to recruit the best to supplement the strength of the South Blacksmith Camp, Zhao Yankui suddenly realized something.
Not only did his apprentice surpass him in skills, but in other aspects, he was even harder to catch up with!
Looking at the four major blacksmith camps, which one has such a foresight and knows how to leverage their strength, strike while the iron is hot, and use the heat of regular tests to attract talents?
Not one!
Because they are all blacksmiths, they are pure men who only think about how to forge iron. They don’t want to worry about or need to worry about staffing.
But then again, is it really not necessary?
Just look at the South Blacksmith Camp. Because there are fewer people, there is less work, and because there is less work, if there is any benefit, it is usually close to the other major blacksmith camps.
If you are not angry, your hair will be of no use, because you will not be able to contribute much.
Although Jiang Lin didn't discuss it with anyone in advance and it seemed more like a sudden thought, Zhao Yankui not only wasn't angry, but was extremely happy.
After he is promoted to deputy chief craftsman, the South Blacksmith Camp will have a window of at least three months without a master master.
Previously, we only discussed assigning Blacksmith Qi to serve as a temporary agent, but Blacksmith Qi's skills were good, but he was not very good at managing people.
Very easy to talk to and a good person.
In the blacksmith camp, you have no means and no temper, and you really can't control the situation.
Therefore, Zhao Yankui was very worried that after he left, the South Blacksmith Camp would become a mess.
But now he is not worried anymore. With such a highly skilled person who is also tactful, alert and cautious, the South Blacksmith Camp cannot be in chaos!
Zhao Yankui laughed loudly, turned around and said: "That's right! Not just anyone can come to our South Blacksmith Camp. If you want to come in, you have to show your true ability! To tell you the truth, my apprentice is very capable. I'm sure I won't be able to follow him. You will suffer! It’s a piece of cake to buy high-grade ironware, even the eighth-grade or even the seventh-grade ironware is at your fingertips!”
The dozen blacksmiths were still disappointed when they heard this, but they were also happy.
Can you pass the competition like a regular test to enter the South Blacksmith Camp?
It sounds like it's a bit too praising the Nan Blacksmith Camp, but to say the least, even if it's a regular test, there's no reward for a set of iron tools!
And if there are 100 people admitted for the first session, maybe not even 100 people will come to participate.
Thinking of this, their minds became active again, and they quickly asked about the time and place, and then went back.
The old masters at the South Blacksmith Camp were a little unhappy.
I haven't gotten the high-quality ironware yet, and there are hundreds of competitors. I have to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Moon of the Horse?
Jiang Lin saw the reactions of these old masters one by one. He had some thoughts in his mind, but did not explain them on the spot.
Jiang Lin actually doesn't have much interest in being a manager who is as good at using tricks as Yan Tianrong.
The main reason why they are willing to use rewards to attract high-quality ironware is to help Zhao Yankui deal with the aftermath.
Forging high-quality iron tools can bring more proficiency, more gold essence, and fire essence, allowing all skills to grow rapidly.
Why not do something that kills two birds with one stone?
As for some old masters who are unhappy, there is no need to pay attention to them.
Experience from another world told him that as long as he is strong enough, no matter how many opinions others have, he can only hold them back and follow them persistently.
After returning to the South Blacksmith Camp, Zhao Yankui announced in public that Blacksmith Qi would be temporarily in charge of all matters until another master master returned from the border army, or until the Foundry Department selected another master master.
In this year's regular test, four apprentices in the South Blacksmith Camp successfully became regular employees.
Among them, Jiang Lin is the most eye-catching. "I originally recommended Jiang Lin to the master craftsman as the master master, but was blocked due to the rules of the blacksmith camp. Therefore, Jiang Lin will assist me during the temporary period of Master Qi, and you two will apply together in the coming year."
Zhao Yankui glanced at everyone and asked: "Does anyone have any objections to this matter?"
There was silence in the blacksmith camp, and no one would be stupid enough to raise objections at this time.
Not to mention Jiang Lin's skill level is sufficient, no blacksmith would be willing to offend him just because he can make high-quality ironware for people.
Furthermore, the relationship between Jiang Lin, Old Man Wei, and the Nanling Camp was not something that ordinary people would dare to provoke at will.
"Jiang Lin, come here." Zhao Yankui waved.
When Jiang Lin stood in front of him, he said solemnly: "From now on, when I am away, I must work with Master Qi to manage the South Blacksmith Camp. If something goes wrong here, Master Qi, I may not say much, but you, absolutely I won’t take it lightly, understand!”
Jiang Lin saw the expectation in his eyes and felt a heavy sense of responsibility. He nodded and said, "I understand, Master."
Zhao Yankui then grinned widely, then took out the Tiger Soul Pill and three Qi and Blood Pills from his arms, and stuffed them into Jiang Lin's hands: "They are all yours."
If you add in the top apprenticeship and the five extra pills awarded by Yan Tianrong, Jiang Lin now has nine Guangqi Blood Pills!
Without being pretentious, Jiang Lin took it in his hand and solemnly said: "Thank you, Master!"
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Zhao Yankui smiled and didn't say much. He just took out his white money and shouted: "Stop talking, promise to treat the brothers to a nice meal, let's go!"
Unfortunately, because the remnants of Xuanhua Dao have not yet been eliminated, the golden light pillar that enveloped the surroundings has not yet dissipated.
Miao Chuanfu and others were waiting in the camp, so it was not convenient for them all to go out to drink.
Zhao Yankui borrowed Old Man Wei's donkey cart and brought back a cart full of wine and food.
When he was half awake and half drunk, Zhao Yankui took Jiang Lin with him, stuffed a handful of money, and said with a smile: "I don't need you here anymore. Go, leave the barracks, and walk eight miles along the Juliu River towards Kyoto. Look. We arrived at a pile of flower boats with red lights.”
When he said this, Zhao Yankui suddenly became more serious and warned: "You must hold it in at the critical moment. If you don't hold it in, you can't be said to be from the Blacksmith Camp. We can't afford to lose face!"
Jiang Lin couldn't laugh or cry. Master, didn't you feel embarrassed when you said this?
"After dawn, don't go back to the blacksmith camp, just go home." Zhao Yankui said in a slightly lower voice: "While I'm still here, go home and visit your parents, and tell them that you are doing well."
When Zhao Yankui spoke, his eyes were slightly red.
He turned away, picked up the wine bowl and drank loudly: "Who dares to compete with me for wine, stand up!"
Looking at the master who was drinking from his bowl, Jiang Lin didn't know what to say.
Blacksmith Qi's voice came to my ears: "Every time an apprentice becomes a full-time apprentice, the master will allow him to go home to visit his relatives, without exception."
Jiang Lin turned around and saw Blacksmith Qi also holding a wine bowl, but his face was filled with regret.
"Back then, when the master passed the regular test, he wanted to go home and tell the good news. However, the war was tense at that time and the camp was short of manpower, so he delayed his return for a full month."
"Only after I returned home did I find out that a bandit had attacked the village a month ago. My father and mother had their heads chopped off and hung upside down on a tree. No one collected their bodies."
"From then on, he never allowed any apprentice to stay longer in the blacksmith camp."
Jiang Lin was stunned when he heard this, and turned to look at the burly man who gathered in a group with the blacksmiths and drank freely.
The master who was admirable by everyone in the South Blacksmith Camp had an indelible pain in his heart.
That generosity was probably to cover up the extreme grief caused by the tragic scene that year.
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(End of chapter)