Chapter 8, Masterpiece

"There is no need for formalities," Liu Yi said, waving his hand in refusal. "I do not place too much importance on such matters."

The effect also astonished Liu Yi's eyes

"I wonder how Brother Liu views the world?" Zhuge Liang leaned back on the stool and asked with a smile.

Exquisite pavilion: Refreshing and uplifting + 11, Active thinking + 12, Sincere and heartfelt + 7

At present, we should roll up our sleeves and begin categorizing the timber prepared by Zhuge Liang. We will start with the larger items such as beds, while items like screens can be left for later. However, for structures like pavilions, more timber is required. Therefore, Liu Yi communicated his needs to Zhuge Liang, primarily concerning the materials for six columns and the necessary bricks and tiles. Additionally, the foundation should be excavated by someone Zhuge Liang finds, as this task does not require much technical skill, and if Liu Yi were to do it himself, it would take an eternity.

One must have desires in order to seek; now that he has no desires, naturally he has no need to seek anything from others

When the employer has a need, Liu Yi naturally strives to fulfill it. He sets aside his current tasks and dedicates himself fully to the construction of the pavilion. He had previously discussed the layout of the pavilion with Zhuge Liang, placing the Go board in the center and the wine brewing area in the corner. To save space, Liu Yi devised a mechanism that features a Go board on one side and a chessboard on the other. By simply activating the mechanism, the board can be flipped over.

Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded, saying: "Indeed, this is true, but you and I, being within this game of heaven and earth, cannot change anything."

The architecture with the Double Ten attribute has appeared for the first time from Liu Yi. In recent days, Liu Yi has gradually discovered a pattern: the higher the quality of the work he produces and the more seriously he approaches it, the greater the chances and values of the attributes that emerge.

I do not know why, but I always feel that Brother Liu is not an ordinary craftsman. " Zhuge Liang smiled as he turned to glance at Liu Yi: "If there is an opportunity in the future, I shall help Brother Liu find a way to establish himself.

Liu Yi scratched his head in some distress and said, "Mr. Kongming, this is likely not something that can be accomplished in a short time."

Very well. Upon hearing this, Liu Yi said no more, for this was a significant transaction. If Zhuge Liang could wait, Liu Yi was naturally pleased to make a substantial profit

Suddenly, Liu Yi realized that this pavilion had the attribute of heartfelt communication; could it have already taken effect?

"I am but a commoner, how could I have a courtesy name?" Liu Yi shook his head. If he did not possess this Artisan God system, or if he were given a Sovereign system, he might have boasted about being a descendant of King Jing of Zhongshan or something similar, and even come up with a courtesy name for himself, trying to impress others. Even if he could not bring Zhuge Liang under his command, he would at least make the other party regard him with a higher opinion.

The pavilion itself is designed as a hexagonal structure, with a larger area. Previously, when I built a pavilion for myself, I did not pay much attention to the details; I didn't even dig a foundation, simply inserting the columns was sufficient, and it was completed in just two days. However, this time, excluding the foundation digging, from building the foundation to constructing the pavilion, laying the floor, and finally applying the paint, it took Liu Yi a full half month.

By the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, not only had the wealth gap widened, but the distinctions of social status had also reached an extreme. The later implemented Nine-Rank System, which stated that there were no poor scholars in the upper ranks and no nobles in the lower ranks, did not emerge out of thin air; it was driven by the characteristics of its time. Even though a powerful leader like Cao Cao attempted to change this situation, after his death, Cao Pi lacked the vision and determination of Cao Cao.

This illustrates the disparity in human character. Zhuge Liang may not have possessed the extraordinary wisdom attributed to him in later accounts, yet in his dealings with others, he left no room for criticism. One would naturally feel a sense of closeness and even a desire to offer assistance.

Although there was no intention to gain anything from Zhuge Liang, as an employer, Zhuge Liang was not only generous with his finances but also treated Liu Yi with a friendly attitude. Moreover, he provided at least two meals a day, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables.

A man destined to become a master craftsman should not be burdened by the weight of fame

A platform bed adorned with decorative corner teeth on all sides, a continuous couch with floral teeth, a single-screen folding screen couch, a single-screen folding screen couch, a couch with canopy decorations, a square dining table, and a platform table. Just these large items alone amount to more than thirty pieces, not to mention the smaller items. Most importantly, all the furniture must be lacquered, meaning that every single piece must be coated with lacquer. The most critical point is that Zhuge Liang hopes to have a pavilion built for him that is similar to the one in his own courtyard, but larger in size, equipped with a chess table and chessboard, as well as a dedicated area for brewing wine. The smaller items are not worth mentioning; the key point remains that all the furniture must be lacquered, meaning that every single piece must be coated with lacquer. The most critical point is that Zhuge Liang hopes to have a pavilion built for him that is similar to the one in his own courtyard, but larger in size, equipped with a chess table and chessboard, as well as a dedicated area for brewing wine.

How to look at it? Sit and watch! Liu Yi said casually, but soon realized something was amiss. Why had he never felt such a strong connection with Zhuge Liang before, as if even the world was speaking to him? Do you think an ordinary craftsman would understand?

As the weather gradually warms up and business picks up, Liu Yi can no longer sleep in as he used to. Every day, like the villagers, he carries his tools to the Zhuge family to work. He works very quickly, able to complete two large pieces in a single day, although these are only the preliminary wooden frames. Liu Yi plans to finish all the wooden frames before proceeding with the subsequent lacquering.

"Origin?" Liu Yi, upon hearing this, scoffed slightly and said, "These two characters have harmed countless people!"

Liu Yi, as a craftsman today, holds a very low status. If it were not for a fortunate coincidence that brought him to Wolong Hill, and if Zhuge Liang had not recognized Liu Yi's abilities, a person of Zhuge Liang's caliber would likely not even have the qualification to speak to him directly

"No problem, there is no need to rush," Zhuge Liang nodded and said with a smile

Although Liu Yi had already considered that Zhuge Liang was offering a significant deal this time, he was still somewhat taken aback after actually counting it up

By the third day, the foundation of the pavilion had been completed. Zhuge Liang hoped that Liu Yi could finish the pavilion first. Although he was living in seclusion at Wolong Hill, he still had a few friends who would occasionally visit him.

The pavilion itself must be well designed; otherwise, it will appear crowded, and the space should not be too large

"Brother Liu, do you have a courtesy name?" Zhuge Liang sat on the stool, and by the Han Dynasty, there were already some items that allowed for sitting with knees bent, such as the Hu bed and the Ma stool. However, the furniture of the Han Dynasty was relatively low; this stool was only about one foot off the ground, yet it was extremely spacious and very comfortable to sit on. At this moment, once Zhuge Liang sat down, he did not want to get up, but instead turned his head to look at Liu Yi, who was drinking water from the kettle handed to him by a young attendant.

Moreover, from the perspective of an observer today, would it really be effective even if one were to say so? Zhuge Liang is not a fool; he is a figure who has nearly been revered as a deity by later generations. Is he truly so easy to deceive?

Let us not discuss money for now; just based on this attitude, as long as one has a heart that is still human, it would be inappropriate to cut corners or be half-hearted in one's efforts. In fact, Zhao Gong need not be compared to Zhuge Liang; as long as he can say a few kind words, Liu Yi does not necessarily have to quarrel with him over that little bit of money. Moreover, at the very least, he would not treat the matter casually by simply providing a four-legged platform bed; there should at least be some attributes that can be derived from it.

But now, Liu Yi speaks frankly, do as you please, if you regard me highly, I will help you whenever I have the chance, but if you look down on me... hey, it doesn't matter who you are. I am not preparing to work with Liu Bei.