Ignoring Jiaolong, the three of them talked about the Yunwu Mountain group.
Meng Zhao looked apologetic and said to Cao Zhan,
"Besides you, the Cao family members who went up the mountain this time, there are four other people who were separated due to the encounter with the six-winged frost centipede. I don't know if they can return safely. If anything happens, it will be my fault.
However, we still have to do our best to rescue him. I wonder if Cao Zhan can find a way to rescue him? "
When Cao Zhan heard this, his face also darkened, but he did not blame Meng Zhao, but comforted him,
"Young master, you don't have to feel guilty. Since our Cao family has chosen to help you, we will naturally bear the corresponding risks.
Besides, my brothers of the same race are the hunters who are most familiar with Yunwu Mountain.
They can survive very well in the mountains and even find their way down, so you don't have to worry.
Moreover, when we came back, we had already reported this matter to my subordinate's father. He would send people to search along our footsteps up the mountain. There shouldn't be any big problem. "
"Well, no matter what, this time I, Meng Zhao, will accept the favor of your brothers of the same clan. When they come back, each of them will give five hundred taels of silver, as well as the cultivation and healing pills refined by my Meng Mansion. Two bottles are considered a personal thank you and are not included in the Meng family's remuneration."
Five hundred taels of silver, to say the least, is not a lot, but for a few acquired warriors who have a few backers and are taking huge risks, it is not a small amount, at least it is a free fortune.
As for the elixirs used for cultivation and to treat injuries, they are even more precious. For example, the daily use of the Cao family is just picking ready-made herbs and brewing them using local methods. The loss of medicinal properties is not small and the efficacy is not very good. Okay, there are still poisonous residues.
Only great nobles like the Meng family have specialized alchemy masters who can refine elixirs and blend the power of herbs. In terms of value, they are far more than the five hundred taels of silver, which shows their sincerity.
Cao Zhan immediately thanked Meng Zhao and became even more grateful to Meng Zhao.
Meng Zhao smiled and said to Cao Zhan,
"To thank your brothers of the same clan, I paid them a lot of money, but I didn't mention you at all. Cao Zhan, have you ever been doubtful or even dissatisfied?"
Cao Zhan's face was upright, without any hesitation or resentment, and he said calmly,
"The reason why the Young Master rewards my brothers of the same race is because they are not the Young Master's subordinates, but they are willing to take risks to help, so they have to reward generously.
, and since I am under the master's command, everything I do is my duty.
Since there is no need to do it multiple times, there is no doubt or dissatisfaction. "
Meng Zhao nodded appreciatively and smiled at Lu Le,
"How about it? Let me just say that Cao Zhan is a smart man, he knows everything, he understands everything."
Lu Le raised his glass at the right time and said to Cao Zhan,
"I understand Brother Cao's intentions, but your thoughts are also biased.
Since outsiders can receive heavy rewards, how can the young master turn a blind eye to your achievements along the way?
When you return to the county town, Brother Cao can go and pick out the treasures stored in the second house's treasury. If you are short of money and need gold and silver, you can ask me to get it. In short, your brother's heart will not be chilled. "
As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Yunwushan and his party cannot be said to be in adversity. After all, they have experienced a lot together. Cao Zhan's performance is remarkable. After what he just said, he has been regarded as one of his own by Lu Le.
Cao Zhan said solemnly,
"Young Master is wise and powerful, has the appearance of a celestial being, and can subdue dragons. My subordinates will only feel honored to follow you. I have no second ambition. If there is a lack of training resources in the future, I will definitely ask Brother Lu."
This is not to express loyalty to Meng Zhao, but to express one's feelings to Lu Le.
Getting along with colleagues is sometimes a skill.
Immediately, Cao Zhan asked again,
"It's just that to this day, I still don't know what your ambition is. I wonder if you can give me an answer?"
Meng Zhao was born in the Nan'anbo family, and he had the noble status of a guard of the emperor. He had a family background that was far beyond ordinary people, which meant that his starting point was better than that of thousands of aspiring people.
At the same time, he is by no means a playboy.
He has a majestic head, unparalleled aptitude, a deep chest, and unlimited martial arts potential, but there is no trace of his future positioning.
Cao Zhan's question would have been considered rude if asked in the past, but just now they expressed their feelings to each other, and the camps were clear, so it was considered a complete joining of the gang.
Therefore, neither Meng Zhao nor Lu Le was displeased at all.
Especially Lu Le, who has followed Meng Zhao for the longest time and knows Meng Zhao best, but it is difficult to see into his heart. He followed up and asked,
"Yes, young master, our second house is now prospering, industries are blooming everywhere, and gold and silver are rolling in.
However, this can only be used as a foundation and cannot be regarded as the main business of business. I wonder if the young master will aspire to the court in the future, or will he want to make contributions in the martial arts world? "
This question is actually very similar to Versailles. Others will seize the opportunity when they have it, for fear that the opportunity will be fleeting, so what choice is there?
Could it be that if you want to enter the court, you can do so, if you want to be an official, if you want to be an official, if you want to establish a hegemony in the world, can it come true?
But in fact, this is really the case.
Who gave Meng Zhao a high starting point? The Meng family was not only an aristocratic family in the imperial court, with both military and political influence, but also a famous martial arts family. It was a red flag order, well-known in the north and south, and the martial arts resources it controlled were quite rich.
With such family power, he has access no matter which path he takes, and the possibility of success is far beyond that of ordinary people.
The reason why Cao Yan asked Cao Zhan to serve Meng Zhao was not only because of his outstanding performance, but also because the family's power should not be underestimated.
And it is precisely because there are so many choices that we fall into such entanglement and trouble.
Meng Zhao picked up the milky white porcelain cup and took a sip of the sweet fruit wine. He frowned and remained silent for a long time.
This made Cao Zhan and Lu Le look at each other, confused and a little disappointed at the same time.
Doesn't Meng Zhao also know how to develop in the future? This doesn't seem to be in line with Meng Zhao's temperament.
In fact, this is really the case.
Meng Zhao himself is a fake, not a true bloodline of the Meng family.
Because of this, no matter in the past or now, there is a fatal threat that prevents him from planning his future path, and that is the control of his true identity by the mysterious man Zhao Hun.
This is a time bomb. Once it detonates, his current identity, status, wealth and even women may be lost in one fell swoop.
Therefore, in the past, Meng Zhao's thoughts were all about how to enhance his own strength and have the ability to make a comeback after his identity was exposed.
At least he could escape the pursuit of Zhao Hun and the Meng family.
Searching for antiques held by ancient warriors, replenishing energy points for the Sky Mirror, searching for Earth Spirit Beads, competing for Tu Xiu's treasure, planning the list of contacts managed by Hu Wanwan, awakening the dragon body... and even now subduing the dragon.
In fact, it is all about survival, which is very realistic.
As for the idea that once arose, to replace Meng Xi Meng Wen, inherit the Earlship of Nan'an, and bring the Meng family into the palm, it can only be an idea, and it is even more unrealistic and empty talk before the hidden dangers are solved.
