Chapter 46: Other Courtyard

Chen Gong and Cao Mengde have been friends for many years.

However, since Cao Mengde took the leadership of Yanzhou Mu and gradually took control of Yanzhou, some of Chen Gong's behaviors and tendencies in governance gradually deviated from Cao Mengde's wishes, which made Cao Mengde quite unhappy.

Just like Chen Gong's refutation of Cao Mengde's "regardless of origin".

This is not the first time.

Cao Mengde agreed with Zhao Yu's idea. Maybe Chen Gong's thinking was really old. He thought that without aristocratic family members, Cao Mengde would not be able to achieve success.

Zhao Yu's intention was very clear, he was taking the initiative to be a promoter. And the choice was Chen Gong.

For Cao Mengde, this doesn't matter much. He felt that if Chen Gong really went that far, he would definitely make Chen Gong fail and let Chen Gong see that there was no need for aristocratic family members. He, Cao Mengde, was as awesome as Cao Mengde.

When the time comes, Chen Gong has nothing to say, so he can just come back and do things.

However, after all, Cao Mengde did not have the ability to foresee. He probably never thought that in the original history, not only Chen Gong betrayed him, but also Zhang Miao betrayed him. Even though he defeated Lu Bu and took control of Yanzhou, Chen Gong was unwilling to do anything for him anymore even if he died.

Many of these things cannot be explained clearly in a few words.

In Zhao Yu's case, it doesn't matter much.

He and Chen Gong only had a nod of acquaintance, nothing more.

To be honest, even if he and Cao Mengde were secretly pushing it behind the scenes, if Chen Gong didn't have such thoughts in his heart, he wouldn't rebel. He rebelled, which shows that he has that kind of mentality. Zhao Yu just pushed him secretly, but would not force him. As long as there is no resistance to Cao Mengde's ideas, then there will be no problem.

It's like Zhao Yu put a wad of money on the table and left, leaving Chen Gong next to the table. If Chen Gong doesn't go get it, there will be no problem. But if he takes it, he can't blame Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu was slightly tipsy before leaving Cao Mengde's prefecture.

Back home, Cai Yan was playing the piano. Ding-ding-dong-dong, like running water in the mountains, clears the mind of those who listen.

Zhao Yu kind of likes this feeling, being drunk and tipsy without using magic power or blood to clear it. In this state, it is very nice to listen to the music under the night sky.

Following the sound of the piano, we arrived at the backyard. There is an oil lamp and a couch, Cai Yan is sitting between Hengqin's knees, his concentration is intoxicating.

"Zhaoji still won't rest?"

The music sounded suddenly, Cai Yan turned around and saw Zhao Yu standing in the corner.

She shook her head: "I was just a little upset, so I played the piano."

Zhao Yu nodded in understanding, walked over and said, "It's human nature to be unfamiliar with the place you live in. But there's no need to hesitate, it's very quiet here."

The two of them sat on the floor, talking very close to each other.

Zhao Yu found that he was slightly moved.

The next day, Cao Mengde came to Zhao Yu early in the morning to reminisce with Cai Yan.

Cao Mengde said: "Cai Bojie and I are both teachers and friends. When Zhaoji comes to Puyang, I am a landlord, so I should do my best to entertain her. I have a courtyard in the north of the city. It is quiet and elegant, which is suitable for Zhaoji. Mr. Zhao This yard is too narrow, Zhao Ji might as well move there. All household items are ready, just move in."

Zhao Yu also nodded slightly: "I have to go to another courtyard today and don't have much time to entertain Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji might as well listen to Meng De's words."

However, to Zhao Yu's surprise, Cai Yan refused. She bowed to Cao Mengde first, and then said: "Cao Gong has an old relationship with my father, but he has no old relationship with this little girl. It's really inconvenient to disturb him."

Then he said to Zhao Yu: "Last night, I heard from my husband that the other courtyard is quiet and far away from the city. The little girl likes to be quiet. I wonder if I can go to my husband's other courtyard to have a look?"

Cao Mengde laughed silently on the side and winked at Zhao Yu. The meaning was obvious: See, am I right?

Zhao Yu glared at him fiercely, feeling a little happy in his heart, but nodded: "That's okay." "Then I won't disturb you." Cao Mengde smiled broadly and said, "I'm very busy, so I won't see you off, sir." .When I have free time, I will go to Taihe Villa to observe and observe."

He walked to the door and turned back: "The management of the river and what we discussed in detail last night..." "Go away quickly." Zhao Yu said, "I can't forget it."

Cao Mengde chuckled and walked away quickly.

The two of them looked at each other without saying anything, and the atmosphere was quite awkward. A blush flashed across Cai Yan's jade-like face.

Zhao Yu touched his nose and shouted: "Old Zhang, are you ready!?"

"It's ready, boss!"

So the group of people left the city.

Originally, the courtyard was in the mountains and wilderness, but now a road has been opened. In the distance, sheltered by the forest, the eaves and corners of the house are faintly visible.

Guan Hai arrived here two months ago and took on the responsibility of caring for the hospital. More than twenty surrenders will follow. Seeing Zhao Yu's carriage meandering towards him, Guan Hai quickly came up to greet him.

"gentlemen."

Zhao Yu sat on the carriage and nodded without saying a word. He raised his chin towards the other courtyard and the carriage kept stopping.

Guan Hai and others followed the carriage, climbing all the way over the pass between the two mountains, and the other courtyard appeared in front of them.

It is said to be a separate courtyard. In fact, when Zhao Yu designed the drawings, he incorporated some Taoist style. But if it is a Taoist temple, it is not the same. It is roughly equivalent to a collection of Taoist temples and manors.

After passing the pass, the road at your feet is winding, paved with bluestone slabs, and stretches all the way to the gate of the courtyard. The other courtyard is surrounded by a courtyard wall, which is also made of bluestone. The vermilion gate, the high-hanging plaque, the steep eaves, and the two huge bluestone unicorns anchoring the left and right sides are quite majestic.

But not long after it was built, I felt like something was missing. It's winter again, giving people a feeling of depression.

Someone had already gone to another hospital to report the news, and Xiaochun Xiaoqiu, Mrs. Wang and her family, as well as the rather insignificant Zhang Ling next to them, all came to greet her outside the hospital.

The carriage stopped in front of the courtyard. Zhao Yu jumped out of the carriage and looked up at the plaque hanging on the gate: "Taihe Villa - Cao Mengde."

So he smiled and shook his head: "Okay, let's go in."

People were scattered on both sides, and Zhao Yu was the first to step into the newly built courtyard. The layout of the courtyard is very simple. It is divided into five parts, with varying heights according to the five elements. It's not that Zhao Yu doesn't want to design something more powerful and complicated. The drawings of the other courtyards were actually designed based on Zhao Yu’s own current understanding of battle methods in the real world.

With his current ability, he can arrange some basic five-element formations. The more advanced ones are more complicated and require higher materials. What's more, it's just a separate hospital, so there's no need to make it so complicated.

The courtyard occupies a large area, with a radius of more than two miles in front, back, left and right. It is located between three mountains, and it is high and low according to the terrain, and it is well-proportioned.

Now this villa and the three hills surrounding the villa are just a frame for the time being. The formation hasn't been set up yet. Zhao Yu took a trip to Nanyang and collected a lot of jade. Before the New Year, he should be able to complete the final and most important layout of the courtyard.

After turning around, Zhao Yu was satisfied.

Then it was about arranging accommodation, mainly Cai Yan.

"Let's live in the wooden courtyard." Zhao Yu said: "The owner of the tree is angry and takes good care of himself. Living in the wooden courtyard is just right."

Cai Yan smiled softly and nodded. Zhao Yu summoned Lao Zhang: "Take Miss Zhaoji to the wooden courtyard..."

"I'll come, I'll come!"

Xiaochun looked aside for a long time, her eyes rolling, and she quickly said: "I know Muyuan, Miss Zhaoji, Muyuan is very good..."

Cai Yan's maid Xiaoya was also lively. She got along with Xiaochun after a few words, chattering, and took Cai Yan to Muyuan.

Uncle Cai looked at all this with a smile, bowed to Zhao Yu and said, "This little old man also has a lot of time to spare. If Mr. Zhao has anything to do, just ask him."

Zhao Yu smiled and said: "Uncle Cai is a guest, how can this be done? Lao Zhang, please take Uncle Cai down to settle down first."

"Yes, boss."

Zhao Yu said to Grandma Wang again: "It's almost noon, prepare a rich meal."

"Don't worry, boss." Wang Po smiled and said, "The fish, meat, vegetables and fruits are ready in the kitchen."

Only Guan Hai and others were left.

Zhao Yu then said to Guan Hai: "Being my nurse will not wrong you. If you have something, please handle it for me within half a month."

"Please give me your instructions, sir."

"Go find five kinds of fruit trees, thirty-six of each. Within half a month, the tree holes left in the five courtyards of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth will be filled up."

When Guan Hai heard this, it was not difficult. He raised his hands and asked, "May I ask, sir, are saplings or mature trees?" "Mature trees are best," Zhao Yu said.

Guan Hai said: "Here."

Then only Zhang Ling was left.

Zhao Yu walked slowly to the earth courtyard, Zhang Ling followed beside him, Zhao Yu asked her: "Are you still used to it?"

Zhang Ling tugged the hair around Xiaoqiao's ears and nodded lightly: "Get used to it."

"Just get used to it." Zhao Yu said: "In my other courtyard, no one will say anything and point fingers. As for your Tao of Peace, it is just false. If you should let it go, let it go."

"I have already given up my concubine."

Zhang Ling lowered his head and chuckled.

"It's best to let go." Zhao Yu said noncommittally: "Here, there is nothing specific to do. You can do whatever you want. It's up to you."

"Um."

"Then why are you still following me?"

Zhang Ling laughed out loud: "Didn't Sir, didn't you say that you want me to accompany you?"

Zhao Yu laughed and said, "You can do whatever you want."

After a pause, he added: "Zhao Ji is new here and may not be used to it. If you have time, you can talk to her more."

Even though Zhao Yu is now living in another courtyard out of the city, he still has a lot of things to do.

Not to mention improving the other courtyards, it will take some time to manage the river, compile enlightenment books, etc.

After lunch, Zhao Yu went into the earth courtyard alone and ordered not to be disturbed. Then he took out a pile of jade stones from the small world of the Chaos Bead and began to make the formation base talisman.

Picking up the jade, with a sharp edge on the fingertips, pulling horizontally and vertically, a piece of jade can be broken apart in three to five breaths. Apart from the scraps, he extracted six jade tablets that were two inches long, one and a half inches wide, and half an inch thick from a piece of jade the size of a grapefruit.

Jade is the essence of earth. Earth is rich in virtue and carries everything, so it can absorb the energy of heaven and earth in it.

Jade is the most basic material for making talismans.

Ordinary Taoist priests who use yellow paper and cinnabar to draw talismans are almost all deceptive things.

Yellow paper and cinnabar, such ordinary things, how can they carry the energy of heaven and earth? On the contrary, there is some truth in drawing the talisman with blood from one's heart, but the rest is completely baseless.