Chapter 88: The Chang Family
There is a lot of black technology in this world.
For example, the cannon [Red Lotus General] is much more powerful than any artillery of the same period in history; the musket [Five Thunder God Machine] is basically the same as a revolver, and some people have even developed a double convex lens imaging system and installed a sight on the revolver; the gunpowder [Tian Lei Zi] is specially developed by Jiangnan Pili Hall, and one gunpowder can flatten a hill.
The most amazing thing is the giant mechanical beast. Two ordinary adults can control the giant mechanical beast by pulling the joystick to rush around on the battlefield.
Where does its power come from?
How is it made?
According to legend, the method of making mechanical beasts originated from the Mohists and Gongshu Shi in the pre-Qin period: "It took three years to make a wooden kite that flew into the sky for three days without falling."
It is the most core mechanical technique.
The wooden oxen and flowing horses used by Wu Hou to transport grain are also of this type. They are already very high-tech and are known as "divine machines."
The "偃術" and "偃甲" mentioned in the "Weapons List" of the Divine Axe Sect are even more magical. Based on the mechanical beasts, they are endowed with intelligence, allowing them to move freely, which is amazing!
"interesting……"
Zhao Wumian's eyes lit up. This was the technology for making intelligent robots, and even the technology for making mechas!
If you turn a mechanical beast into a human form, isn't that a mecha? Who can resist the temptation of a mecha?
“It’s worth studying…”
Zhao Wumian immediately returned to Jinghu Villa and found the "Weapons Catalog" sealed by the former "Sai Gongshu" Chu Huanan in the secret compartment of Jingxin Pavilion in the villa. The catalog recorded the casting methods of hundreds of siege weapons from the Warring States Period to the present.
Including wooden ox, flowing horse, Zhuge crossbow, Tianleizi, mechanical beast and so on.
There is also a section on偃術, but unfortunately it is incomplete.
"In ancient times, Yanshi used earth, wood, gold, and stone to make Yanjia. It was equipped with spirit cores, balance instruments, air guide bolts, spirit liquid gel and other parts. It was driven by magnetism and true qi. It was far superior to human power and had the ability to move mountains and cross seas. The spirit core is inexhaustible, and the Yanjia is indestructible... This book lacks the most critical method of making spirit cores."
The spirit core is the core device of Yanjia's self-charging and is also the key to Yanjia's spiritual communication.
Without a spirit core, Yanjia is just a mechanical beast.
"Pity."
Zhao Wumian sighed. The book said that the incomplete part of the essence was in the forbidden book "Lu Ban Book" that was passed down from generation to generation by Gongshu family. Shenfu Sect was the sect founded by Gongshu family, but as Gongshu family was exterminated in the previous Yuan Dynasty, the sect began to be controlled by outsiders, and the treasure book disappeared and disappeared.
Simply put, it has been lost.
"I'm speechless! How come such a crucial thing is always transmitted to one person? This loss is too great!"
This is the list of divine artifacts. If it weren't for the Goryeo delegation, it would be hard to tell when it would appear in the world.
This Lu Ban book is even more outrageous, it has been lost for more than a hundred years...
Zhao Wumian was helpless. He had a photographic memory, so he memorized everything he saw. That night, accompanied by Chen Xuanli and Bao Buyi, he handed over the original copy of the Artifact List and the copy from Longjiang Shipyard to Jiang Huan, asking him to deal with it slowly.
Since such a big thing happened to the delegation, there was naturally no need for them to guard the State Guesthouse anymore.
Zhao Wumian asked Bao Buyi and the other man to go back and rest, and he returned to Jinghu Villa - Xiao Yu and the others were still injured.
"They are fine, Lord Jingyuan doesn't need to worry."
Liu Piaopiao and Shen Weiyang had been waiting in the Qinting. Seeing that he was safe and no one was following him, they knew that the official business had been completed, so they came out to help clean up the mess.
Liu Piaopiao said: "Only Commander Xiao suffered some internal injuries. The Cold Yin Seven Evil Palm is very powerful. Fortunately, he took the Fire Cloud Pill in time and is fine."
[Fire Cloud Pill], a mid-level Xuan-grade fire-attributed spiritual pill, is a top-grade elixir for dispelling cold poison.
Zhao Wumian bowed solemnly: "Thank you, Madam."
"If you want to thank someone, thank the lady."
Liu Piaopiao smiled and said, "The elixir belongs to the young lady. I am just the manager of the villa and I am following orders. The young lady has been worried about you, not just today, not just this time. Jingyuan Bo is a wise man, and he must know the young lady's feelings for you. I hope Jingyuan Bo... can be a man who cherishes flowers."
“Aunt Liu!!!”
Shen Weiyang's face immediately turned red and she stomped her feet. You just said that I should be reserved, what are you talking about now!
Liu Piaopiao didn't care and just looked at Zhao Wumian's expression.
If Zhao Wumian responds, it will be even better, and it will allow the young couple to take a step further. If not, and he remains indifferent, then it is better to suffer a short pain than a long one. She is willing to be the bad guy and let Shen Weiyang give up the idea as soon as possible!
Zhao Wumian looked at Shen Weiyang's red cheeks and beautiful face, smiled slightly, and said: "I don't think I have allowed other women to enter this villa except Liuli and Weiyang, and I haven't told all the internal mechanisms to the fourth person."
"..."
Shen Weiyang was stunned, then showed excitement, covered her mouth with her hands, and tears of joy appeared in her eyes.
Liu Piaopiao breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes softened, and she smiled, "That's great. I won't bother you anymore and will go back to the villa first. Miss, remember to come back early..."
After saying this, he walked away with a gentle laugh and disappeared.
The love between men and women is like conquering a city. The territory rises and falls, but you cannot press on any further. If you do, it is plunder, and plundering will reveal the nature of a tiger or a wolf. Smart people know that if you want to nibble away, you must let it come naturally.
Shen Weiyang already had the answer in his mind, his eyes full of smiles, he changed the subject and asked: "What's the situation on Zijin Mountain?"
Zhao Wumian walked into the Qinting Pavilion, sat down, and poured himself a cup of tea: "The matter has been resolved, Liu Mingrui is dead, and I have a few more problems, but it's not a big deal..."
"question?"
Shen Weiyang asked nervously and carefully: "What's the problem?"
Zhao Wumian did not hide it and simply told what happened in the underground palace: "I now have a cheap master. The good news is that his brother-in-law Lan Yu is the most promising among the Huaixi nobles. Now we can be said to have turned from enemies into friends. At least we have no hatred or grudges. We don't have to worry about him causing trouble in the future. The bad news is that from now on, we will prosper together with the Chang family and the Lan family. In the future, what if..."
Zhao Wumian shook his head.
Shen Weiyang was puzzled and asked, "What if? Are you worried about Lan Yu? The information sent back by the southwest caravan said that he is as highly regarded as Mu Ying. The eldest daughter of the Prince of Kaiping is also the current Crown Prince's first wife. Why are you..."
Zhao Wumian was unable to explain, so he just said, "It's hard to say what will happen in the future. It's because the Chang family is extremely favored and the Lan family is also on the rise. It's easy to fall hard when you climb high. Forget it, let's not talk about this for now. I just happen to have something to ask you."
Shen Weiyang sat down next to him and asked softly, "What's the matter?"
Zhao Wumian asked: "Have you heard of Yanshu?"
Shen Weiyang simply nodded: "I know."
She replied so readily that Zhao Wumian was a little surprised: "How did you know?"
Shen Weiyang smiled and said, "Yanshu is the most extreme mechanical art. It can be said to be the culmination of mechanical art. It can also be said that the mechanical art of later generations is an incomplete Yanshu. Compared with mechanical art, Yanshu has only one more thing, that is, magic, especially Yin-Yang magic. Have you forgotten my master?"
Shugu Mountain, Yin and Yang!
Zhao Wumian's eyes lit up: "I haven't asked who your master is yet." Shen Weiyang said: "The Right Protector of Yin Yang Dao, Moon God. I only worshipped my master, but did not join Yin Yang Dao."
"Um……"
Zhao Wumian's eyes twitched. "Yin Yang School... Ahem, there are records of Yan Shu in Yin Yang School? Then do you know how the Gongshu family was destroyed? Where might their inheritance manual "Lu Ban Book" be? There is no such content in the case library. It is either too secret or deliberately erased."
Shen Weiyang asked curiously, "Why are you suddenly interested in Yanshu?"
Zhao Wumian said, "It is recorded in Liezi: Tangwen: 'The dancers made by Yanshi can move in a fun way, and they can sing in tune with the rhythm by nodding their chins and dance to the rhythm by holding their hands. They can perform in a thousand different ways, just as the dancers please.' Don't you think it's amazing? This skill should not be lost... Even if I sell it in your store, I can still make money."
"Hahaha……"
Shen Weiyang couldn't help but laugh, and said sweetly: "Each piece of Yan armor is made by Yanshi with countless efforts. I heard that the principle is similar to the Gu Master controlling Gu and the swordsman controlling the sword. How can it be sold... I don't know the details, but I only know that the combination of magic and mechanism is Yanshu. In the past, when the Gongshu family was still there, the two factions had exchanges from time to time, but now I haven't heard about it for a long time. I will write a letter to Master tomorrow, she may know."
Zhao Wumian said: "Thank you very much."
"No, no need..."
Shen Weiyang lowered her head slightly and said shyly: "No need to be so polite..."
Zhao Wumian smiled and was about to speak, but suddenly his brows slightly frowned and he looked towards the maple forest in Wanjing Villa.
Shen Weiyang was startled, then turned around and looked: "What's wrong?"
Zhao Wumian said, "It seems like someone is spying on us... Who are the people in your village?"
Shen Weiyang said: "They are all the old people in the village. What my father left to me will not be a problem."
"Um……"
Zhao Wumian nodded: "It's getting late, I'll take you back first."
Shen Weiyang smiled: "Okay."
……
The next morning.
As soon as the morning court was over, the eunuch beside Zhu Biao went to the Zhenfu Division to pass on the message that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince summoned the Earl of Jingyuan to the Wenhua Palace.
Zhao Wumian went to the palace to meet the emperor, thinking that he had been busy all night last night, and he must be compensated today!
Zhu Biao was reading the "Weapons Catalog", preparing to mark out a few slightly ordinary creations and give them to craftsmen for research to enhance the army's combat effectiveness.
Yunqi and Chang Mao were also standing in the hall.
Zhao Wumian entered the palace and saluted: "Zhao Wumian, the captain of the Pacification Division, pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Wumian is coming, get up quickly."
When Zhu Biao saw Zhao Wumian, he was obviously more enthusiastic and addressed him more intimately. He put down the book, came over to help him up, and said, "Thanks to you last night, if you hadn't seen through Liu Mingrui's evil plans one after another, the consequences would be disastrous! You have become Yue's father's disciple. To be honest, Xiong Ying should call you uncle, so there is no need to be polite."
Yunqi had a smile on his face, while Chang Mao had a complicated expression.
Zhao Wumian said he didn't dare, and Zhu Biao didn't say much. He just took out a box and handed it to him: "Take a look."
Zhao Wumian took it, opened it and saw a golden pill inside, emitting a strange fragrance.
The fragrance was so strong that even the dormant ice silkworms on the neck couldn't help but stir!
An idea flashed through Zhao Wumian's mind, and he blurted out, "Middle-level Earth Rank, [Nine-turn Resurrection Pill]?!"
This is a rare and precious medicine, a life-saving elixir.
"Exactly."
Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Wumian is indeed knowledgeable. This medicine has the ability to regenerate flesh and bones, and bring the dead back to life. No matter how serious the injury is, even if the limbs are incomplete, taking this medicine can regenerate the broken limbs in a short period of time and restore them to their original state, except..."
Zhu Biao's face darkened, and Chang Mao also looked sad.
Zhao Wumian knew what he was going to say next. In addition to causing difficult labor - if a pregnant woman takes this medicine, the fetus in her belly will not be born yet, and the drug's effect will be shared equally with the mother's body, so she will not be able to give birth. It may even backfire.
Zhu Biao sighed and said in a gentle voice: "This elixir was found on Liu Mingrui. The reason why the tomb robber helped him was mainly because of this elixir. Today I am offering this elixir to you, so you can take it."
After that, without waiting for him to refuse, he said directly: "I called you here today because of an important matter."
Zhao Wumian opened his mouth and couldn't help complaining: "Your Highness, if I remember correctly, a few days ago you said that you had an easy job and asked me to have a good rest, but yesterday's incident happened, and it's only been a day..."
Another important matter?
Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh: "Don't worry, it's important, but it won't interfere with your rest. The reason why it was dangerous last night was that Liu Mingrui got the drawings of the cemetery's underground palace and the layout of the magic array, making the array a decoration. This should be top secret! The one who set up this array is Guo Zhongwen, the top master of Yin-Yang Dao. He is an elder in Yin-Yang Dao and his name is Yun Zhongjun.
Yin-Yang Dao has been assisting the army in Beiping to resist the wolves and barbarians. Guo Zhongwen has also been loyal for many years. As early as the anti-Yuan period, he attached himself to the court and set up magic arrays to annihilate the enemy many times, making great contributions. He shouldn't do such a thing. If he really wants to do it, he shouldn't do it like this. There must be a hidden reason behind it."
Zhao Wumian asked: "Did someone deliberately frame you?"
Zhu Biao shook his head. "It's hard to tell right now. This is a serious matter. Jiang Huan has ordered Bai Hu to go to Beiping first. My fourth brother and Duke of Wei Xu Da are there. If there is any movement in the Yin-Yang Dao, they should be able to notice it. There may be only one or two villains doing evil. Let's wait for Bai Hu's news first."
Zhao Wumian nodded.
Zhu Biao said to him, "I asked you to come here just in case. Chang Mao is supervising the construction of ships at the Longjiang Shipyard to transport military supplies to Liaodong and Beiping to defend the northern border. The shipbuilding technology is already sophisticated, and it won't take long if we rush the work. I think you should go with Chang Mao after the ship is built, and go to Beiping to check the situation. After all, this is about my father-in-law, who is also your master."
"..."
Zhao Wumian understood his implication almost immediately. Zhu Biao wanted him to communicate more with Chang Mao.
After all, we will all be members of the Chang family in the future.
Zhao Wumian clasped his fists and said, "I accept your command."
Zhu Biao smiled: "From today until the ship is completed, I will let you take a rest. Are you satisfied this time?"
Zhao Wumian smiled and said, "Satisfied."
……
Not finished yet, there is more
(End of this chapter)
