Volume 1 Chapter 180 Deceiving Me and Humiliating Me, I Won't Tolerate It (Part 2)

  Chapter 180: Winning People Over with Virtue (Part 2)

  "Guide?" Stinky fish swam closer to Mozi and asked, "What thing?"

  The older one heard this, frowned, "The guide is the person who delivers messages to Mo Ge. Our day-rising rules, disrespecting the boat workers, not even remembering their names, are not qualified to do boat business. Mo Ge, if you can't report your name, please go back."

  Mozi quietly observed that Rizhao was very strict and meticulous, and also loved manual labor. At the same time, she became more and more curious about Rizhao's husband, Minyu.

  "It's Changji and Chen Zhi, please invite the two of them." Even if he changed to a higher status, it's not certain that he would remember the names of those two manual laborers, but Mozi himself was at the bottom of society and had always traveled with the boatmen, regarding them as his best companions, so he paid close attention to such details.

  The two exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, and told Mozi to wait for a moment before turning around and leaving.

  After a while, Hei Tuan Hu Zi Changji and Chen Zhi, who was rich in research spirit, came out of the gate with a smile, waving his fists from afar. A few camellias carved like real ones made them think she wasn't an outsider who didn't understand anything, so they were more enthusiastic than before.

  "Mo Ge arrived early." Chang Ji strode forward with big steps.

  Two sleeveless short cloth jackets were soaked with sweat, their skin was dark and shiny, obviously they were in the middle of work when they were called down.

  "It's better to come early than late." Meizhi led the four of them forward, "I don't know if your master has arrived or not?"

  "We arrived last night and stayed in the courtyard. Before dawn, we began to inspect the ship. You reported our names, and the gatekeeper will have informed them by now. Let's take you to the reception hall first." Changji led the way without delay.

  Mozi found that Chen Zhiyao was more lively than before, and after calling out to her, she stood far away, occasionally tapping her head.

  Chang Ji saw Mozi puzzled and said, "Don't bother with this kid. The master gave him a difficult problem, he's thinking about it."

  Mozi smiled and followed Changji into the shipyard.

  Although the land is large, building houses is very economical and does not occupy a good location. It only picks up the places that cannot be blocked by the project on both sides and builds two rows of bungalows. Because there are many boat workers, most of the houses are very spacious with high doors and windows on all four sides.

  Mozhi asked Changji workers where they lived.

  Changji replied, "The young men without families live in the shipyard dormitories. The old and young people mostly live in villages two miles away. A small number of them also live in the town, but they are all high-ranking officials and craftsmen in the shipyard."

  As they walked, the sailors were busy with their own work. But before long, a young man ran around, shouting loudly around Mozi and the others - someone came to challenge the three passes. This time, it became the focus of attention, and many discussions could be heard, and everyone was found to be very excited.

  Chang Ji chuckled and said, "Don't mind, Mo Ge. We're all rough men, we say what we want. To be honest with you, I've been in this business for ten years and have only seen two people attempt to pass the Three Gates. Nobody has ever succeeded. In recent years, nobody even tries. That's why many young people have only heard of it but never seen it, no wonder they're curious."

  The purple square is coming, and it's safe to come. "Nothing, we'll just open our eyes with everyone today and see if there's any luck that doesn't exceed three."

  Chang Ji heard this and felt a surge of energy, loudly saying "Good!"

  As we approached the reception hall, there were more people wearing long-sleeved shirts and many young servants, obviously this was entering the "office area".

  A middle-aged man in a silk shirt walked over quickly, glanced at the people beside Changji several times, and stared at Mozi, "I suppose this is the one who is in charge of Hongyu?"

  Mei Zi replied: "That's me. What may I call you?"

  Chang Ji introduced: "This is Wu Duan, the big boss of our shipyard. On ordinary days when the master is not around, he is the biggest one. Don't look at his good clothes, from a young age he learned from famous masters, his skills in building ships are unmatched."

  Deep purple sleeves bowing in respect, respectfully offering a grand toast.

  Wu Duan repeatedly expressed his hospitality and led the five people, including Mozi, into the hall, asking them to take a seat, and then called over a servant to pour tea.

  "Ink palm slightly wait, the big master will come soon. Please have some coarse tea first. Our place is all rough men who don't understand tea, there's no good tea to entertain." Wu Duan said while looking outside.

  Mozzie looked at him with a smile and said, "Duan Da is in charge of the affairs, no need to be anxious, we came too early. As for this tea, whether it's good or bad, it can quench our thirst anyway."

  Wu Duan had heard from Chang Ji Chen Zhi that this Mo Zhang was quite capable, and now that he saw it with his own eyes, he felt that it was a solid place, the building in Xiao Hong Yu Valley looked pretty good, and there were large gates on one side, as well as fake but realistic red spruce flowers. Now that he had seen and heard it for himself, he felt that Mo Zhang was a steady and serious person, with a good attitude when speaking, and couldn't help but feel genuinely enthusiastic.

  "Let's chat before the master arrives." Wu Duan stopped looking around and sat down in front of Mozi, "Excuse me for asking, but are these four people who came with you all sailors?"

  Mozhu pointed at the three brothers of Chouyu, "They are boat helpers, and this one...?"

  "Great, can you swim?" She forgot to ask before she came.

  "Not only swimming, but also catching fish." Zan praised his positive display of skills.

  Mozi nodded and said to Wu Duan, "He's familiar with the water."

  Wu Duan was a bit stunned, looking at Chang Ji, who also had a completely finished expression, clearing his throat, and then thinking to ask carefully, "Mo Zhang should know that the ship's side and the dock are two different things, this still water and flowing water are also different."

  Mozi knew that the other party was worried about her, but she didn't panic. "The letter from Gu Dongjia said to know the boat and the water, I also understand that it's best to find a skilled boatman. However, Hongshu Shipyard can't open for business yet, where can we find a boatman? Moreover, since I accepted Gu Dongjia's letter, of course, I have to pass the three gates first before recruiting people. And when it comes to the last step of the shipyard, it is launching the boat into the water. The three brothers don't know how to carve wood, they are completely clueless. But when it comes to sailing a boat, this is what we can do." She raised two thumbs up, and the three brothers looked up with pride.

  He's just here to make up the numbers. His kung fu improves by leaps and bounds with each passing day, making her feel at ease. What can I say? If you can't beat them, run away. But this is something that shouldn't be said in front of people.

  "It seems that Mo Zhang's three passes are not enough, and I have to blame this old man?" A loud voice like a bell came from outside the door, followed by an old man with a red face and white hair, wearing a linen robe with sleeves rolled up, one corner of his hem tucked into his waist, gray-white lantern-shaped trousers, and big strides kicking up dust.

  As he walked into the hall, a dozen or so people followed, mostly middle-aged, with only two or three young faces. Changji and Chen Zhi had already withdrawn.

  Is this what they call "high-end"?

  Wu Duan hastily stood up and went forward, calling out "Old Master".

  Mozi led the four of them to stand up, and after paying their respects, they replied to Min Yu's words, "Master Min, I don't dare blame you, but just stating facts. As for whether these three passes can be crossed, it depends on the situation. I believe that in the past, people who passed through the customs should have brought sailors with them, right?"

  "Mo Zhang, Mo Ge, you're calling out to me as if I'm a junior. Mo Xiaozi, what's your ranking?" Min Yu sat in the main seat, and everyone else also took their seats.

  "... ranking? I don't know which nerve was wrong, she blurted out, "Old Three."

  "Then I'll call you Mo Saner from now on." Min Yu stroked his white beard, "Those people before you, they weren't even sailors. The highest was a master craftsman, or at least an artisan."

  What's with the "three"? I really want to slap myself, why did I say I'm three? After dealing with this matter, when I get back, I must find those two and ask them clearly, how did they become sworn brothers? Without evidence, she won't admit it.

  My mind is restless, I'm hearing something unpleasant in my ear, and my mouth has a bit of perfunctoriness, oh, just to show that I know.

  Min Yu thought she was arrogant, but didn't get angry. Pointing to the few people sitting in front of him on his right side, he said that this is Zeng Hai, the boss of Hongtu Shipyard, that is Fang Ming, the owner of Yacheng Shipyard, and there is also Zhen Luo of Zhen's Shipyard. And on his left side, it was said to be a very famous craftsman-level figure, serving as the arbitrator and judge of the three ports.

  These people are all in their forties and fifties. Those three young men, one standing behind Min Yu, one behind Zeng Hai, and the other standing behind a certain craftsman.

  On the platform with seats, Mozi is the youngest.

  Mozi gazed at these completely unfamiliar faces and thought to herself that this was the shipping world she had entered, so one by one, she humbly paid her respects.

  She did okay, but some people can't stand her.

  "Mo San, why doesn't your master show his face? Is it that he looks down on Chuanguan?" Zeng Hai, stout and fat-cheeked, with eyes squeezed into beans.

  "Master Zeng misunderstood. My master had gone on a long trip some days ago and didn't know about this matter. Besides, my master's business is spread across various states, if he were to personally take care of every single thing, wouldn't that be impossible? In Master Min's letter, it only said someone who can take charge, I think I still qualify for this." Mo Zi smiled lightly, upholding the spirit of winning people over with virtue.

  Zeng Hai's face was cold, but oily and shiny.

  Min Yu quietly observes from the side.

  Mozi said: "Min Lao Ye Zi, when will these three passes be breached?"

  I've only seen people who try their best to speak nicely, hoping to drag things out or avoid them if possible, but I've never seen anyone actively ask to start. Min Yu secretly admired this, her expression unchanging.

  "He asked: 'Mo Saner, you should know what the three passes are by now, right?'"

  "Knife Mountain Fire Sea Ghost Gate, each level is decided by drawing a topic from a box."

  Knife Mountain, Sea of Fire, Ghost Gate - these three names sound frightening. In reality... I don't know. That bald man from South De also can't explain it clearly. He has only been in the Great Zhou for a short time and breaking through the passes is an internal affair of the trade association, which he is not privy to and doesn't understand.

  Mozi guessed that most of them were related to ships.

  "Alright, since you already know, let's not waste any more time. First, let's rush to Knife Mountain." Min Yu instructed the young man behind him to bring over the box.

  That person went to the back and hugged a wooden box, walked in front of Mozi, with an expression that seemed like a smile but not quite, his mouth crooked, "Draw a question."

  Mozi didn't mind his sarcastic tone, reached into the hole and pulled out a piece of paper, just about to open it.

  The man immediately took the paper from her hand and said, "If you don't understand the rules, ask, but don't speak out of turn."

  This guy, is he jealous that she has a seat and is younger and more capable than him? He's picking on her as soon as she comes up.

  She still has a mountain of knives in front of her, is she afraid he won't make it?

  Hmph!

  Chapter 180: Winning People Over with Virtue (Part 2)

  Chapter 180: Winning People Over with Virtue (2)