v2 Chapter 329： Evaluation knife (1/2)

Until the last day, Zhang Heng still couldn't make a decision, which one should return to reality with that knife.

Zhang Heng thought for a while, and it was better to consult a professional with professional questions.

So he held Kiichi Izumi and Shuzumaru Hiroji, and by the way he brought the unknown Taisha that Koyama Akane brought to him, and came to Kyoto's most famous sword house.

Because he had been to see the knife before, and had specifically told him that the famous knives had been kept for him, the Fantou (shop manager) and the little monk (shop Xiaoer) had already known him.

When he saw him, he smiled immediately. ”Master Abe, today is not the day for purchase. How can I be interested in coming here to play?”

Zhang Heng gave the opening monk Wuwen money, leaving the latter's mouth almost behind him.

”Ah, I'm not here to buy a knife, I have a few handles and I want to find someone to identify.”

Fantou and Teshiro (senior manager) looked at each other and laughed.

”What?” Zhang Heng asked.

”It ’s a coincidence that you are here today. The boss is usually not in the shop. I do n’t know why today. I came here early. This is a good opportunity. There are no swords that the boss does not know. From masterpieces to weapons made by ordinary blacksmiths, he can tell it at a glance. ”

”Is it so powerful?” Zhang Heng was surprised.

”So no matter what is related to the knife, just ask him. Of course, your knife must be able to get into his eyes.” Fantou smiled.

”Only you don't have to worry about this, please recommend me.” Zhang Hengdao.

”Come with me.” Fantou took Zhang Heng to a tea room behind the knife house.

A skinny old man is making tea there.

”This guest wants you to comment on his sword,” Fantou reminded.

”Tough work,” the old man replied, nodding his thanks.

Fantou then exited the house, the old man pointed at the tatami on the ground, Zhang Heng saw it, and sat down and saluted. He had been in Japan for some time before a copy of Tokyo Drift, but at that time he did not emphasize etiquette as much as he does now. He basically sits wherever he wants.

Now I ’m living in the country, and I ’ve also learned a little about Japanese traditional sitting. The ankle and foot joints should be stretched as far as possible. The insteps and lower legs should be kept on a flat surface, attached to the mat, and supported by the heels and toes. Of course, it ’s not very comfortable. It is said that This sitting posture similar to corporal punishment also seems to have come from China.

But in China's subsequent history, it seems that few people have sat like this anymore.

The boss didn't talk about Zhang Heng's evaluation of the knife, and Zhang Heng wasn't in a hurry. Anyway, it's still early, half a day before the end of the copy, he was sitting there watching the boss make tea.

The Japanese tea ceremony is divided into two ancestors, matcha and sencha, but they are actually derived from China. The former originated from the Tang Dynasty and the latter originated from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Of course, they each developed in Japan. It is said that the earliest Tea seeds were brought back from the Nara era when studying abroad in China.

Qian Lixiu is a master, and his and Jing Qingji's thoughts have a great influence on later generations.

The boss obviously knows this a lot, and he can light up the charcoal and boil the water in one go, then warm the bowl, put the ground tea powder in the bowl, mix the tea and paste, and continue to stir with the tea scoop until a thick foam (here You can use your own brain to brush the pot), the action is full of rhythm, and finally pour the tea into two bowls, this is the matcha.

Zhang Heng took one of the tea bowls from the boss and pointed the pattern on the bowl to the other side as a token of thanks.

Then took a bite.

Well, he couldn't make much difference.