Elder Wu personally put it in the water, waited for it to cool down, and took it out to look at it. He couldn't help but clap his hands, his face full of joy. "Not bad, I have been trying every way to forge such a piece of iron before. It takes me days to make one each time, exhausting my energy. None of my apprentices can do it. I didn't expect that Brother Chu, a novice, can do it now. It's really great."
"Xiao Chu, are you willing to be my apprentice?" Old Wu offered to accept me as his disciple on the spot.
When Old Wang heard this, he immediately disapproved: "Old Wu, you can't just snatch an apprentice in front of everyone. We all know Xiao Chu is excellent. How can we just accept you? Your blacksmithing skills may not be better than mine. Xiao Chu will definitely recognize my talent and accept me as his master."
“Hey, you…”
"You two, stop arguing. Have you forgotten that Brother Chu is from the government office?" Wang Da stood up helplessly. How come he had just said so many benefits, but this group of people didn't say a word? When it was Chu San's turn, they wanted to pass on all their unique skills to him.
The gap is too big, it's really sad.
When the blacksmiths heard this, their expressions instantly turned ugly, but they didn't dare to get angry at the people in the yamen, so they could only hold it in.
Chu San said, "I just want to help my wife make this artifact."
"To be honest, everyone, this artifact is not for my wife and I to use, nor is it for the government's selfish motives. It is for the purpose of saving the people of Yuzhou."
Chu San pursed his lips. Asking for help didn't sound natural. It was obvious that he had never done such a thing before.
“I hope the elders can help and brainstorm.”
The blacksmiths looked at each other, but no one said anything.
Zhou Jiaojiao then stepped forward and coughed lightly, attracting the blacksmiths' attention. She said, "I know you all don't know the truth and are worried. My husband and I are actually ordinary people, with the same status as you. I might as well tell you that this fragment is actually a fragment of a divine artifact."
The blacksmiths' eyes widened.
"I'm sure everyone has heard recently that a divine artifact appeared in the city, which is why the plague was cured."
This was indeed the rumor in the city, even the prescription for treating the plague came from the magic weapon, and the rumor that Yuzhou was a place favored by the goddess spread one after another. Mo Congwu used this incident to deliberately spread it to stabilize the people and protect Yuzhou. With this rumor, other princes would have to think twice before attacking Yuzhou. Aren't they afraid of offending the goddess?
Even high-ranking officials and princes knew about the existence of the divine weapon. Regardless of whether they believed in it or not, they were always wary of the existence of the goddess. In this chaotic world, the more divine something was, the more it could be used to control the stability of the people.
Zhou Jiaojiao didn't care at all that the reputation of the antidote didn't belong to her.
She doesn't want to be famous, otherwise she will be regarded as a thorn in the eyes of these princes and emperors.
The current development is in line with her wishes. The more low-key the better.
"In short, the existence of the artifact is real. Although the epidemic in the state capital is under control and we have the prescription, we don't have enough medicinal herbs. If this artifact fragment can be made into a complete artifact, it will be of great help to us."
The blacksmiths were shocked, including Blacksmith Zheng, who had not expected this to happen. Without hesitation, he took the initiative to say, "I am willing to teach Brother Chu the blacksmithing methods of my Zheng family."
"Hmph, Zheng kid, how could we let a young guy get ahead of you at this time? The reason we old guys can survive is that the epidemic prescription appeared in time and the government also provided us with medicine for free. Now we can't just watch everyone die of illness. What's the point of this prescription? Anyway, you can't learn it just by knowing the blacksmithing skill." Old Wu still had some confidence.
If this were true, the blacksmiths present here would have already taught countless talented apprentices. In fact, blacksmithing skills are difficult to pass on, so the blacksmithing skills are not important compared to the fact that they can save tens of thousands of people today.
Old Wu: "Xiao Chu, try my plan first..."
Mr. Wang: "Xiao Chu, try my method..."
Old Zhou: "Xiao Chu, my Zhou family's iron-making method has been passed down for hundreds of years, but no one in my family has ever succeeded. Why don't you give it a try..."
"Hey, Brother Chu, please listen to my instructions first." Blacksmith Zheng didn't want to fall behind.
"My family's method is good!"
"Bah, my Wang family's method is the best."
"Nonsense, my Zhou family has been passed down for a hundred years..."
"My Zheng family..."
Before they knew it, the blacksmiths started arguing, and the topic turned to who had better blacksmithing skills. Chu San was the "apprentice" who was surrounded and was highly regarded.
Chu San didn't say anything nonsense, just said: "It's still early, come one by one."
"Brother Zheng, you come first."
Chu San had already spoken, and Old Wu and the others were unwilling, but it was not easy to force Chu San. The main reason was that Chu San was quick, and Zheng the blacksmith seized the opportunity and quickly instructed him, so Chu San started hammering directly.
The attention of others was quickly attracted by Chu San's behavior.
Zhou Jiaojiao was standing nearby and could see that everyone was engrossed in it. She knew Chu San must be tired too, so she told Wang Da to prepare mung bean soup and various foods to ensure that Chu San would have his fill.
Zhou Jiaojiao didn't stay long. She said something to Chu San and left to continue treating the patients with the epidemic.
Three days later.
This medicinal ingredient is completely gone.
Zhou Jiaojiao discussed with a group of doctors in the city to temporarily use other medicinal herbs to prevent the sick patients' health from deteriorating further.
That’s not all.
Lord Ye even took the yamen runners and went directly to the homes of various wealthy families to forcibly purchase the medicinal ingredient.
"Master Ye, we really don't have any Lianqiao in our house." That day, Zhou Jiaojiao followed Master Ye to the Qi family's door.
The Qi family is an old wealthy family in Yuzhou. The family used to be in the medicinal materials business, which is why Lord Ye came directly to their door.
Lord Ye frowned immediately, "Master Qi, our government is buying from you at market price, not asking you to donate. We're not asking for all the herbs, just the Forsythia. Now that Yuzhou lives and dies with everyone, do you think Master Qi wants to leave all the people behind?"
"Of course, it's not impossible. You can abandon your property here and go to other states. But, are other states safe now?" Lord Ye said with a sneer, full of sarcasm.
Master Qi's face turned pale and blue at the ridicule, but he remained firm, "Master Ye, even if we take out our money, it won't be able to help so many people in the city. We can only leave some for our family so that everyone can feel at ease. I hope Master Ye will understand. I can help persuade the Zhao family. The Zhao family is a family of medicine."
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