Chapter 101 Hebei
"Otherwise..."
Zhao Yu said: "The magic weapon belongs to the immortal monks. Meng De has no magic power, so even if he recognizes the master, he cannot use it as he wishes. However, the magic weapon is only the lowest treasure of the immortal family, and it cannot contain much energy of heaven and earth. Therefore, after this treasure is refined, it must be cultivated in the Five Elements Formation Eye of the other courtyard every three years. Otherwise, the energy stored in it will be exhausted, and the Five Elements Formation Flag will become a common thing, and there will no longer be any mystery. "
Immortal magic weapons and magic weapons must be activated by magic power to show their power. However, Cao Mengde is not a monk and has no magic power. Although he can use the method of identifying the owner to control the magic weapon, every time it is used, the Yuan Qi contained in the magic weapon will be consumed by one point. In addition, it is naturally lost, and within a period of time, it will definitely lose its mystery and turn into a mortal thing.
Although the Five Elements Formation Flag has not been refined yet, every aspect involved in it is already in Zhao Yu's mind. This low-level magic weapon can last for ten years if not used once. If used once a year, the maximum period is three years.
After all, it is just a magic weapon, not a magic weapon. The magic weapon contains the spirit of the weapon, and even contains a small world. It may not change after millions of years, and may even become stronger as time goes by. But low-level magic weapons are just the opposite. Time can make it decay.
Of course, Zhao Yu can also put more thought into it, such as adding a few forbidden spirit-gathering techniques to the magic weapon. However, Zhao Yu felt it was not necessary.
The Five Elements Formation Flag was just something Cao Mengde used just in case. In Zhao Yu's view, unless the regime established by Cao Mengde collapsed, the glory of this set of Five Elements Formation Flags would definitely be buried by time.
In this case, there is no need to take that trouble.
It's enough if it can be used.
Afterwards, while chatting, Cao Mengde shamelessly asked about pill pills.
Zhao Yu couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "I have been thinking about talismans, carriages, ships and refining magic weapons during this period, and I have never had time to refine elixirs. Let's do this. After the beginning of the new year and before the Lantern Festival, I will open the furnace and refine some more. "
Not only Cao Mengde's place, but other hospitals themselves also have a demand for pill pills.
Especially Jing Yuan Dan.
Half of the batches of Jingyuan Dan that were refined at the beginning were kept in other courtyards, but now they have been used up. Cao Ang and a boy from the Xiahou family, as well as Guan Hai and other nursing staff, as well as several maids and even Cai Xiaomei, all have needs.
In the past few days, my sister-in-law Cai Xiaomei has been bothering Zhao Yu about this. She catches Zhao Yu every day and asks for pills.
Even if Cao Mengde didn't say anything, Zhao Yu would still take the time to make a few furnaces.
My sister-in-law always has to accommodate a lot.
Speaking of the marriage between Zhao Yu and Zhao Ji, Mrs. Cai and Miss Cai came to Taihe Courtyard and never left.
In the words of the old lady, this place feels like home. Quiet, peaceful, no worries.
Cai Xiaomei is even more reluctant to leave. Here, she can play and play with the maids like an ordinary girl, without having to abide by the rules of a lady. The most important thing is that by staying here, you can escape the marriage arranged by Chen Liucai.
In Taihe Courtyard, no one can act wildly. As long as she doesn't leave here, Chenliu and Cai will have no control over her.
But the old lady was deeply worried about this.
Two or three years have passed, and Cai Xiaomei is almost 28 years old. In this era, 28-year-old girls are already grown-ups. Marriages and children abound. In the other courtyard, there were no other men. Zhao Yu was her brother-in-law, while Guan Hai and others were just nurses, so their status was quite different. Is it possible to become an old girl here?
But Cai Xiaomei has become wild in the past two or three years, and the old lady can hardly control her. There's nothing you can do about her.
"Sir, just ask for any medicinal materials you need." Cao Mengde was secretly happy and said, "Although there are many medicinal materials grown here in the other courtyard, it is only a corner after all."
Zhao Yu smiled and said: "If necessary, I will speak up."
Cao Mengde nodded: "So... Sir, how about you refine more? Sir, I don't know, but some arrogant and powerful generals are bothering me all day long. It's very annoying."
Seeing Cao Mengde's distress, Zhao Yu laughed loudly: "You are troubled by happiness."
"Who says it's not?" Cao Mengde sighed repeatedly: "It's just that it's so annoying and I can't take it out. What can I do?"
Zhao Yu said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't take much effort. I can make as many pills as there are medicinal materials."
Cao Mengde was indeed overjoyed: "Sir, please give me an estimate of which medicinal materials you need, and I will collect more."
He chuckled.
Zhao Yu shook his head helplessly: "Okay."
After dinner, Zhao Yu and Cao Mengde took a walk to the pavilion on the mountain.
Among the three hills surrounding the courtyard, only the one behind the courtyard has a small and exquisite pavilion. This mountain is the highest and has the best view.
Of course, with the formation covering it, no matter how good the vision is, you can't see clearly outside. But the little bits of starlight in the night sky can shine through the formation. The stars and moon shine like dusk, like silver sand, and there is something wonderful in the haze.
Here, you can make a pot of tea and sit there all night.
"Yuan Benchu and Gongsun Bogui have ceased fighting. Zhicai proposed to take the initiative to connect with Gongsun Bogui so that he can continue to put pressure on Yuan Benchu."
Cao Mengde held the tea bowl and looked up at the stars: "However, Gongsun Bogui is no better than Yuan Benchu after all. I'm afraid he wants to stop fighting. Yuan Benchu's truce with him is exactly what he wants."
"Since Mr. Zhicai proposed it, he must have considered all aspects."
Cao Mengde nodded: "Mr. Xi thought that he could provide Gongsun Zan with corresponding supplies of food, grass, and soldiers."
Zhao Yu nodded slightly: "That's okay. It's just... With your strong military front, Yuan Benchu was frightened, and Gongsun Bogui probably wouldn't turn a blind eye. Based on the current situation, it's only right for both of them to join forces to deal with you. If Gongsun Bogui has a clear mind, and he will definitely not do what you want."
Cao Mengde laughed and shook his head: "Gongsun Zan is not as wise as Mr. Yuan. He is not stupid, but Yuan Benchu has been fighting with him for several years and the enmity has been too great. How can he be so easy to suppress? Gongsun Bogui's temperament is closer to that of a warrior, and he does not accept weakness. , If you don’t bow your head, sir, you don’t understand him after all.”
"It seems that you have adopted Mr. Zhicai's strategy."
Cao Mengde nodded: "It's just a casual chess move. Whether it succeeds or not, it has nothing to do with the overall situation. Even if the two sides unite, why should I be afraid? I give him some soldiers, money and food. If he dares to swallow it in one go, give it to me. If you act carelessly, you won't be able to deal with him properly when the time comes."
Zhao Yu couldn't help but laugh: "The enemy, the enemy!"
"Hebei is not in my plan for the time being." Cao Mengde turned around and said, "Guanzhong is the top priority."
"Guanzhong?" Zhao Yu said with a smile: "This is true. Since you have set your sights on Guanzhong, Li Jue and Guo Si must be in bad luck."
Cao Mengde twisted his beard and said with a smile: "We are about to be in bad luck."
He said: "In the middle of the year, there was a commotion in Guanzhong. Li Jue and Guo Si were at odds with each other, and they had a tacit understanding to squeeze out Fan Chou and Zhang Ji. I have sent people to sneak into Guanzhong to sow discord. If everything goes well, at most Before the end of the year, there will be chaos in Guanzhong. It’s time for me to send my troops to attack Guanzhong, cut off these thieves, and take Guanzhong into the palm of my hand in one fell swoop!”
