Chapter 21 Come to Zhaojiazhuang, exchange elixir for treasures
Youzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. If you occupy this place and go south, you can sweep across the entire Central Plains with thunderous power.
If you go north, you can eliminate the alien tribes entrenched in the north.
In addition, war horses were also produced here, and it was another important horse-producing area in the Tang Dynasty besides the Hexi Corridor.
At this time, in Youzhou City, youzhou palace.
There was a nagging goddess, chanting incantations, singing, dancing and trembling. Those who didn't know it thought she had epilepsy.
"Your Majesty, this is God's will, this is God's will.
The Emperor Star descends and lands in Youzhou, which means that an emperor will appear in Youzhou.
There is only one king in Youzhou, and that is the King of Youzhou.
God's will cannot be violated. Your Majesty, you have the qualifications to be an emperor. I urge you to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor, overthrow the Tang Dynasty, and unify the Central Plains."
"Goddess, I asked you why I always dream of dragons and phoenixes appearing in my dreams recently.
It turns out that it’s all God’s will. Okay, someone will pass on my order.”
Luo Yi called a group of confidants to the palace for a discussion, but no one knew the content of the discussion.
Two days passed quickly. Li Er and Chang Sun Wuji drove the carriage and rushed towards Zhaojiazhuang.
When we arrived at Zhaojiazhuang, it was already dinner time.
Seeing that the two of them were very careful at this time, Zhao Mu felt ashamed.
I have never seen such shameless people in my life,
Of course, if I am wealthy, it is not difficult to get an extra pair of dishes and chopsticks!
"Brother Xian, what have you been busy with recently?
I've been busy with business matters in Chang'an City these two days, so I didn't come over to have a drink or chat with you.
I just finished my work, so I wanted to come over and stay with you for a while, chat and have a meal and a drink."
"What can I do, just be bored every day and wait alone in Zhuangzi to get moldy?
On the contrary, it’s you who have your own ideals and pursuits every day, and I’m quite envious of you!”
"that,
How about you join the court and become an official to make your life ideal more promising?"
roll!
"Hello!"
After eating and drinking, we sat on chairs and started chatting again.
Sitting at the table and starting to chat again, Li Er said mysteriously.
"Brother Xian, actually I, Lao Li, came here today to have something to do."
As expected, everything that was supposed to come had to come. Zhao Mu knew that every time he came, he would make some demands.
Of course, he is quite good at doing things, and every time he does something, it is in line with his own wishes.
"My dear brother, I also know that you talk quickly, so I, Lao Li, won't talk to you about this or that.
I want your method of making a telescope, but not a big one.
I know that with Xiandi’s skills, in addition to the big telescope, I should be able to make a small telescope that I can carry with me, right?
If we had such a telescope, we, the Tang Dynasty, would be able to take the lead when leading troops in battle.
In this way, we can take the initiative in the war, what do you think, dear brother?"
After hearing what he said, Zhao Mu nodded secretly in his heart. He didn't expect him to be quite smart.
When I saw the telescope on the shelf, I could think of a telescope smaller than this one.
"Yes, there are indeed small telescopes that can be placed on your body and carried easily, and you can see the situation for dozens of miles.
How much do you think a telescope like that is worth, and how much money would you have to pay to buy it from me?"
Money? Hahahaha.
His wise brother actually talked about money, which made Li Er burst into laughter.
Talking about money is so emotionally hurtful. Besides, although I am not short of money, what I got today is something more valuable than money.
Li Er stood up, looked at them mysteriously, and took out a box from his clothes.
Putting the box next to the table, he said softly.
"Brother Xian, I have told you before that I, Lao Li, will take care of your brother.
As for me, I will take a small loss and exchange it for a telescope!"
Although the telescope is an artifact, it has its price after all, but this elixir of mine is a priceless treasure.
Although I must have suffered a loss, when I thought about being able to make such a good relationship and being my good brother, I felt a lot more balanced in my heart!
Looking at the box in front of him, Zhao Mu frowned and looked up at Li Er.
"Is there something strange about this wooden box?
Or is it that the wood looks like wood on the surface, but is actually inlaid with gold?"
Li Er's old face instantly became angry. He is really superficial. This good brother of his is too superficial.
How can you just look at the box? Why don't you open the box and look at what's inside?
Changsun Wuji on the side quickly explained.
"Mr. Zhao, this box is just an ordinary wooden box. Please open it, Mr. Zhao. What's valuable is the contents inside!"
Seeing the mysterious looks of the two of them, Zhao Mu was confused again.
Could it be that this box contains an oversized natural luminous pearl?
Just like the kind of things in later generations, in later generations, it is something that cannot be measured with money.
If that's the case, it would be worth the price to replace it with a telescope!
Linglong stepped forward and placed the box in front of Zhao Mu, then slowly opened the box in front of everyone.
When the box was opened, his ideal luminous pearl did not appear. Instead, three dark objects appeared in front of him.
I stepped forward and smelled it, and there was still a smell of copper rust.
"I said, Lao Li, what are you doing?
What are these three things (⊙o⊙)? They can’t be elixirs, can they?”
In my previous life, I had watched a lot of TV shows like this. Those elixirs looked like this, and they all liked to put a wooden box in it. When you open the wooden box, you will feel the fairy spirit.
Li Er was stunned. He didn't expect that he was discovered by Xiandi before he even said anything?
The whole person laughed again.
"Hahahaha, I know Brother Xian is well-informed, and I originally wanted to play a riddle with Brother Xian.
Wait until my dear brother asks me what this is, and I will tell you what it is.
Unexpectedly, my wise brother said it before I even said it.
That's right, now that you have discovered it, I, Lao Li, can only show my cards.
This is the elixir, and it was given to my lords by His Majesty. My lords kept some and gave the rest to me.
This elixir was refined by the current Holy Emperor by summoning all the magicians from all over the world to refine it in the imperial palace. It is very precious.
Only those ministers who have made great achievements can be rewarded by His Majesty.
Since my dear brother knows about the elixir, I don’t need to tell you the value of this thing.
Today I will give these elixirs to my dear brother in exchange for the method of making telescopes. I wonder what my dear brother means?"