Shennong Sequence

Chapter 123: Arrangement of rewards, support from farmers and soldiers, small banquet,

However, from the 'Water' rune with innate charm that Zhao Yun had comprehended before, a faint blue light shone, which fixed the shape of the 'Gathering Cloud' rune that was about to collapse, so that it did not collapse directly.

Zhao Yun looked again and saw new words appearing on the yellow cloth:

[9th skill: Gathering Clouds (beginner)]

[Progress: (1/200)]

[Effect: Can weakly pull water vapor into clouds (the instinct given to the body by the Daotong Pill, guided by the practice of magic, and derived from the ability)]

“When I practiced the first few spells, I was basically able to directly condense the corresponding runes and refine them into the entry level after just reading the true intention of the spell.”

“The current situation of condensing the cloud rune should be the best of my understanding of land-related magic;
As for the understanding of the water attribute, it is the second best.

The comprehension of the other attributes should be considered at an average level."

When Zhao Yun summed it up this way in his heart, there was nothing to be sad about.

After all, we are all human beings. How can anyone have perfect abilities?

Having a good understanding of earth-attributed magic is already a very good start.

Besides, there is also yellow cloth to bless...

"Even if I am not very good at understanding water-attributed magic, at most I can learn it a few more times. I can always rely on the yellow cloth to learn the basics of magic!"

"Also, Master Sun is from the Dili faction. In the future, I will also hang out in the Dili faction..."

Then, Zhao Yun took the true intention of the Cloud Gathering Technique back into the door key space.

Next, Zhao Yun resolutely embarked on a new learning journey - the path of runes.

"Spread them out in the order of earth, water, wind and fire. Now I should condense the 'fire' rune."

Zhao Yun took out the book of basic runes given by Master Jin Guang, found the "Fire" rune, and read Master Jin Guang's comments, insights, and applications on the basic fire rune.

After Zhao Yun read it carefully three times with full concentration, the meaning became clear to him and he gradually understood it.

So, Zhao Yun wrote the basic 'fire' rune on the snow-white paper.

From nothing to something, comprehending a different type of rune has always been the most difficult stage.

Zhao Yun spent a long time, until four o'clock in the morning, when he finally succeeded in comprehending the charm of the fire rune despite having no knowledge of it at all, and condensed it in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Of course, what was condensed was only the initial basic version of the fire rune, but it was like a newly sprouted seed, becoming a springboard for the simplified version of the 365 fire runes that were condensed later.

Then, you need to use the simplified version of the 'fire' rune as a new springboard and use the power of the yellow cloth to restore it to the innate remnant rune.

This is the long process that Zhao Yun went through to fully comprehend an innate residual formation rune.

However, time has quietly passed and it is now four o'clock in the morning.

Zhao Yun sighed inwardly, thinking that staying up late to cultivate immortality was really not a good idea.

So, he gently closed the book that seemed to carry endless knowledge and mysteries.

He also picked up the brush and carefully washed the ink off the brush tip, fearing that the brush tip would be difficult to clean after the ink dried the next day.

Finally, all the items on the desk were put in order.

"Alas, this rune road is indeed difficult. I originally planned to condense one innate residual rune in one day, but in reality, it is already good enough to condense one innate residual rune in two days... The great road is difficult."

The next day, Zhao Yun woke up early.

The early morning sun shone on his face, bringing a hint of warmth and dispelling the sudden chill.

After dinner in the kitchen,

Zhao Yun went into the kitchen again.

He took out ten taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to the chef He Zhu.

The banknote was used to pay for the ingredients for cooking this afternoon, and also to allow He Zhu to purchase wine for the dinner party in the evening.

As for the Changshangou military settlement, Zhao Yun had already explained it to Wang Daniu yesterday. Many matters there, such as the harvest of soybeans, sweet potatoes, radishes, and cabbages, the construction of pig sties, the management of blood fields, etc., were all handed over to Wang Daniu to handle...

Today, Zhao Yun needs to follow Li Sinong to find those who teach etiquette to learn etiquette and the language art and requirements of speaking to nobles.

When meeting a prince who inherited a dynasty with fortune that lasted for ten thousand years, especially the King You whose fief was in Youshui Prefecture in Beiliang, and when receiving an imperial edict, all kinds of etiquette must be performed perfectly.

In addition, some costumes and outfits also need to be carefully determined according to specifications, and every detail cannot be neglected.

In short, the Great Zhou Dynasty has a long history, and matters of etiquette have long since formed a set of fixed rules that do not allow for any mistakes. This is also an insurmountable law.

Although Zhao Yun had complaints about such etiquette constraints, this was a reward given to him by the emperor after all... He had to get the benefits first.

After dinner, Zhao Yun came to Master Sun's place.

When Master Sun saw him coming, he took Zhao Yun with him to find Li Sinong.

Li Sinong led the two men to Yanshan County and settled in the Sinong Prison.

"There are some things I need to discuss with you, Zhao Yun, in advance. Originally, you were supposed to receive the reward when King You came to inspect Yanshan County. After the imperial edict was passed, you would be rewarded."

"However, after comprehensive consideration, you are not only a member of my farming family, but also a member of the military system of this garrison."

"After some discussions among the adults behind us, it was decided that seven days later, when King You and his entourage arrive, you will follow me, your master, Commander Wang, Magistrate Fang, Magistrate Zhangzhou, and others into the city to be received by King You."

"Then, we will go to pay our respects to General Dong... After these procedures are completed, an angel will bring the imperial edict to the garrison to confer the reward."

"I'll inform you of these processes in advance, so that you don't get any rewards after running around the city, and then feel awkward about not getting any rewards."

"As for the process, let's just follow it step by step and don't be impatient."

Li Sinong said slowly.

After hearing what Li Sinong said, Zhao Yun felt more at ease.

And Li Sinong's art of language lies in quietly telling himself that behind this military achievement, there are people from the farming family who stand up for him, as well as some people in the military who support him.

In addition, the fact that King You and General Dong met separately also shows that there were some disagreements between the two and some things needed to be said separately.

In short, Li Sinong's words are full of information elements.

"So, the farmers and the military are also my backers?"

"However, I have not met any of those important figures so far. All the words were spoken by Li Sinong."

"My connection with Li Sinong, besides the little fox, also includes Tushan Tianmiao's investment in me..."

Zhao Yun's top-grade Daotong Pill and the blood-sucking vine he was cultivating all came from Li Sinong's family.

Therefore, Zhao Yun paid special attention to certain information that Li Sinong mentioned in his words, and thought about it repeatedly in his mind.

By mid-morning, a convoy coming from Youshui Prefecture, the fief of King You, slowly drove into Yanshan County.

Some people in the convoy entered the government post first, and then some people went to the county government office with a letter to report, prepare for the palace where King You was coming, and so on. Every step was full of rigor and meticulousness.

Afterwards, two more people came to the Sinong Supervisory Commissioner as agreed before and met with Zhang Jianling and Li Fujianling (Li Sinong also served as the Supervisory Commissioner) of the Sinong Supervisory Commissioner of Yanshan County.

In addition, not only Zhao Yun had to learn this etiquette, but his master Sun Zhengxuan also had to learn it.

As for Li Sinong, he already had an idea about these things.

Therefore, Li Sinong just watched briefly from the side, reviewed it again, and no longer accompanied the master and disciple to continue learning etiquette.

By the afternoon, Commander Wang also came to the Sinong Bureau.

Someone else came and prepared a set of clothes for Zhao Yun, Sun Zhengxuan, Li Sinong and Wang Zhihuishi according to their respective body shapes and identities, to be used when they met the emperor and received the imperial edict.

There are many rules and regulations, all of which are carried out in accordance with the regulations. Every link demonstrates the majesty and solemnity of the dynasty...

This action also allowed Zhao Yun to see the rules of this dynasty with a history of tens of thousands of years, as well as one side of the upper class.

In the evening, after a day of hard work, the few people rode their horses out of the county and returned to the guard post in less than half a quarter of an hour.

Suddenly, Zhao Yun felt that the guard post, which had been a bit serious before, was so peaceful and relaxed...

When Zhao Yun walked from the backyard of No. 14 Stables to the front yard, he called out to Liu the Butcher and asked him to wait in his own yard first.

During this time, Zhao Yun did see Tang Zhou, but they had only met once and were not very familiar with each other, so he did not ask him to invite him to dinner.

Then, Zhao Yun came to the kitchen and found the chef He Zhu.

I learned that the food was almost ready and was packed in three large lunch boxes.

In addition, there were two ten-jin jars of wine, one of which was grape wine and the other was rice wine.

Zhao Yun then asked the chef He Zhu to serve out a bowl of the delicious viper soup, and also took out a small portion of the other dishes, as a separate set of dishes for Master Jin Guang.

At the same time, I also brought rice and put it in a nine-square grid box.

In this way, although the portions are smaller, there are many varieties and it can be considered a set of dinner.

"Brother He, take the dishes and go to my yard to arrange them. I'll go call everyone else."

"Okay, I'll go set it up first."

Afterwards, Zhao Yun went to Master Jin Guang, put the Nine Palaces lunch box on the table, and left.

Then, he went to find Li Zhiguang, went to the forging shop to find Gongshu Tianhong, and returned to his house next door to call Liu Ming.

So, when Zhao Yun really returned home, the wine and food had already been prepared.

Li Zhiguang gave Zhao Yun a magic arrow that was sharp and could break armor!

Gongshu Tianhong gave Zhao Yun a quiver with spatial power that could hold four to five thousand arrows.

Liu Ming sent it?

Well, Liu Ming and Liu the Butcher came empty-handed, but after they saw the two tycoons giving them gifts.

Liu Ming had a door key space, so in a hurry, he took it out and gave a weather prediction stone.

Butcher Liu was left alone, with nothing to take out.

However, Zhao Yun held the banquet to let his friends eat delicious food, not to make money.

So, to appease Butcher Liu, just send him a jar of good wine next time!

As for Chef He Zhu, he was there to try a dish - snake soup.

Check to see if there are any residual poisons left.

After everyone has been served a glass of rice wine, they clink glasses and drink it.

Then they tasted the viper snake soup together.

The viper's snake soup looked extremely tender and white, exuding an alluring aroma. When you take a sip, it is really as Master Sun said: 'The poison is gone and the freshness is gone'. When you eat it, the tenderness and elasticity of the snake meat and the spiritual charm contained in it all burst in your mouth, and when it flows between the intestines and stomach, it has the effect of strengthening the body and the stomach.

At the same time, the spiritual energy of the snake meat, when circulating around the body, can also remove some toxic impurities and the like.

This delicious food immediately won everyone's praise.

For chefs, the best compliment is diners’ praise for the deliciousness of their food.

At the same time, a group of people were chatting casually, talking about this and that.

The atmosphere at this small banquet was also very prosperous and full of joy.

By dusk, when the delicious food and wine were almost finished, everyone helped to clean up the bowls, chopsticks, plates, etc., which were then collected by chef He Zhu and taken back to the kitchen for further cleaning.

"Brother Zhao, enjoy your meal and drinks today. When you have time, come to my forging shop and I'll let you taste our special brewed Shaodaozi."

"Haha, the wine in your forge is a strong liquor specially brewed for the purpose of finding inspiration. It doesn't taste very good. In a few days, I will make you a pot of kiwi wine brewed by kiwis. You will drink it and it will be unforgettable in your life..."

"Wow, this is kiwi wine made by kiwis. The name sounds confusing. I'm going to try it someday!"

"Then I will also remember what Brother Li said about the kiwi monkey wine..."

Before leaving, Gongshu Tianhong took Zhao Yun aside and talked to him for a while, then left with Li Zhiguang.

Butcher Liu then said goodbye and left.

Liu Ming stayed behind because the internal organs of chicken, duck and goose had not been given to Zhao Yun yet, so he stayed behind alone.

After everyone had left, Liu Ming took out the internal organs, and Zhao Yun picked them up casually and threw them next to the blood-sucking vine for it to devour.

In addition, Zhao Yun deliberately pulled Liu Ming to sit down and said, "Brother Liu, I have something to ask of you."

Liu Ming said, "Brother Zhao, if you can help me, I will definitely help you."

Zhao Yun said sincerely: "It is like this. You also know that my family is poor."

Liu Ming was a little drunk: "Brother Zhao, it's not a shame to be poor. You should work hard and be a real man!"

Fortunately, Zhao Yun's name was not Lu Bu, so he quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, later my master suggested that I raise some pigs in the military settlement, which can be used as a subsidy and also to feed the blood-sucking vine..."

Liu Ming suddenly realized:
“So it’s raising pigs!”

"Brother Zhao, you have also raised those horses, and the Wind Chasing Horses you raised are born with a series of unique bloodlines. They are strong and have extraordinary spirituality."

"But there are many troubles in the process of training horses that are not prone to illness and have a certain degree of intelligence..."

"Although pigs are not so stupid, they are still divided into different classes within a pigpen, and are also prone to illness, colds, fevers, etc."

“So raising pigs is not that easy!”

Zhao Yun continued Liu Ming's words, "It is difficult to raise a dog, so I specially asked Brother Liu to teach me the tricks. I hope Brother Liu will be generous in giving me some advice."

(End of this chapter)