To Four Thousand Years Later

"Leonardo! Are you in there?"

A cheerful male voice shouted from outside: "Hey, Leonardo!"

In the study room, a young and handsome young man raised his head. He put down the paintbrush and the paint tray in his hand.

In front of him was a half-painted painting, and the person in the painting was himself. He has shoulder-length black hair, quiet dark golden pupils, and pale skin that hasn't seen the sun for a long time. It looks like a sculpture, with a cold and calm face. It is not so much a study as it is a tool room. Except for the books about law and language listed on the human-high bookshelf behind him, there are some sundries scattered around. For example, an easel and a canvas, a row of brushes of different sizes and thicknesses. Some paints, paint trays, and some sawn and spliced ​​wooden strips.

On his table is a 1:1 wooden owl, and a three-finger-high autumn stem made of wood splicing. High-end bicycle model.

And behind him there is a clock placed with the bookshelf. The case of the clock is made of wood, and there are intricate embossed scrolls on it. As soon as Leonardo put down the scroll, the door of the room was opened from the outside.

"Franciss, you should knock on the door." Leonardo looked at the door with some disgust. He made a complaint in Roman language: "You look like a little Greek. But Francis just stepped in happily, rushed in three steps and two steps until one hooked his neck, and the other He rubbed Leonardo's hair with his hand, and shouted excitedly the good news, Leonardo!" Compared with the steady Leonardo, Francis wanted to be a fifteen-year-old boy . And in fact. This man who called out like a baboon in heat was actually Leonardo's parent.

"It's like this. Your father took your paintings to find Master Verrocchio for a while, and the master is willing to accept you as a disciple!"

Francis said excitedly: That is Master Andrea de Verrocchio! Hey, are you upset? I agree, I

"I said, Leonardo. I know you are a genius, very fierce... But what I mean is, a genius also needs a teacher." Francis said, let go of his arm, and said seriously: I still remember you The speed of learning mathematics before. But art is not as simple as doing math...you have to go through systematic practice. Otherwise, you may spend a lot of effort and go on the wrong path.

I know. I didn't say I wouldn't go either.

Leonardo twisted his liver. He said casually: "It's just that this is not a surprise. I have already expected this.

"Hey, our little Reinhardt is always such a genius. I'm used to it too.

Francis shrugged, and said nonchalantly: "Even the Grand Duke knows that there is a genius boy in Vinci Town. Well, from this point of view, Master Verrocchio's side is indeed nothing. But it's also said. Xiang Lai Onardo winked and revealed a secretive smile.

He made a quiet gesture to Leonardo, turned around and quietly opened the door. Guigui Chongchong looked around for a while, then tiptoed over.

Leonardo had already gotten used to his little uncle like a child, and he also sat on a chair with his eyebrows raised to watch his performance. Francis whispered, and opened his coat to Leonardo: "I'll show you a baby. Leonardo was slightly startled, and looked at the thing in his arms. His lazy eyes also opened Big.

It's a revolver in a holster

"It's for you. The latest model of Beifeng brand, there are five big guns in it. I managed to get it... Don't worry, it's a clean white gun." He took off his black leather trench coat and gave it to Leonardo Put it on, and said in a nonchalant manner: "But when you go to Florence, I can't follow. Although your father has a very high reputation in Florence, he has offended many people over the years as a notary.

"I tell you, if someone bullies you, you can come to me.

Francis grinned, and said confidently: "I am very familiar with the assassins of the Brotherhood.

As he said, he helped Leonardo fasten the buttons, and said in a low voice: "Don't confront people face to face. If someone troubles you, you should obey him first, and then secretly record his face and draw it for him." Of course , if you really can’t avoid it... Francie grinned, and patted the gun bag under Leonardo’s armpit through his clothes: “It depends on this old man, you know?” Leonardo looked deeply at himself this uncle.

Unlike his father who is always busy outside, Leonardo can almost be said to have been brought up by his uncle. He always took little Leonardo to play around and taught him to read and write. It's more like a brother than an uncle. But his notary. The so-called notaries, their task is to guarantee the contract. For example, borrowing money as a guarantee for the party, or buying a house or land, and mediating disputes; if the guaranteed party fails to repay or refuses to repay in the end, the notary is also responsible for asking for the account.

If someone makes a promise or agreement, their testimony must also be recorded and archived by the notary; if they repent afterwards, the notary must also provide corresponding evidence.

And Leonardo's father, Piero, who studied law and linguistics at the Viding School of Political Science and Law, inherited their father's family business and became a respected notary and barrister. But Francis did not study hard when he was young, but hung out with gang members. Relying on the reputation of his ancestors, he quickly gathered a group of brothers, and by collecting and selling information, the "Black Shoes" has become a well-known mouse gang in Tuscany. But because of this, Piero became more and more indifferent to Francis. Leonardo was silent for a while, opened the holster in his arms, pulled out the pistol, turned around, and then put it back.

"Thanks, Francis.

Leonardo said gently, and threw the bicycle model on his table to Francis: "This is for you." Francis commented: "It looks a bit like a unicycle pedaled by a clown. Leonardo glanced at him: "This is something that will allow you to eat and drink for the rest of your life." Well, take me to practice guns first. Is there a shooting range in your gang? "

"Yes, yes, let's go!

Francis didn't take the bicycle model seriously, and just greeted Ruo nonchalantly: "I'll treat you to dinner. Don't you at night. Come on... I'll go first. You can ask your father for leave. Don't say I took you out. After all, he said with a choked smile: "There are extra activities tonight? It’s very exciting, I’ll tell you, “No. I still can’t see them, you play Leonardo and said coldly: “I’ll tell my father later, I’ll go straight to Master Verrocchio after I’ve finished shooting. "Hearing Leonardo's words, his uncle couldn't help but have a bitter face.

He advised earnestly: "What do you say you are always so busy. You are still young, Leonardo. If you don't have a good time now, when you become famous later, you will have no time to play."

"Because the rest time is hard to come by. Leonardo replied: But obviously, his uncle did not understand the true meaning of his words.