Chapter 663 Begin Again
As the most professional construction team in the world, the Engineering Battalion built a yard in Pingxiang City in more than a month. It was a very simple matter.
Zhang Xingyi looked at the large rammed earth yard, then at Feng Yong who was walking in the front, and suddenly thought of a question.
She quickly walked two steps, caught up with Guan Ji, and held her arm affectionately, "Sister, did you and your brother live in a house like this when you went to Nanxiang?"
After hearing this, Guan Ji had memories in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth could not help but curl up slightly. It seemed that she was remembering the first time she and Alang went to Hanzhong a few years ago.
She patted Zhang Xingyi's hand and said warmly, "How can such a good thing be possible? Back then we built a thatched house by ourselves."
Zhang Xingyi stuck out her tongue. She tilted her head and thought for a moment. She really couldn't think of what it was like for Feng Junhou, a man with world-famous articles and few martial arts, to lead a group of people to live in a thatched house. situation.
From a farm boy, he became a world-famous prince in just a few years.
If it were those arrogant aristocratic family members, it is impossible to say that after scolding Guizhou, they would steal high positions, have no virtues and deeds, and be crowned as monkeys.
But if it were Guan Ji and Zhang Xingyi, it would be different.
After all, the case of the late emperor and these two adults is before us.
According to later research, many women subconsciously use their fathers as a reference when choosing a spouse.
Zhang Xingyi felt that the person in front of her was a bit inferior to her and was too timid.
“Brother, do you plan to build Pingxiang City into the same city as Nanxiang City?”
"Of course not. If Nanxiang doesn't have a city wall, it's okay. If Pingxiang doesn't have a city wall, it's definitely not possible."
Feng Yong stopped in front of the courtyard hall, turned his head and smiled.
If Pingxiang dares not to build a city wall, a cavalry team will quietly come over from Liangzhou one day and take advantage of the opportunity to plunder, and then there will be no place to cry.
And this place is no better than Nanxiang. Horse thieves and small groups of bandits are everywhere. Without the protection of city walls, Feng Yongyong is afraid, but it does not mean that the people below will feel safe.
Amei walked up to Feng Yong from behind and asked softly, "Master, do you want to take a bath first or eat some food first?"
“Did you cook the food?”
Feng Yong asked casually.
"yes."
“Then let’s eat first.”
Given the rice to Zhao Guang, Feng Yong’s diet quality has dropped significantly these days.
Coupled with the fact that the weather is starting to get colder, it would be best if you could have a hot meal first during this trip.
Amei quietly retreated after hearing Feng Yong's words.
Then Guan Ji stepped forward and helped Feng Yong take off his cloak, coat and other items.
Li Mu saw the two showing affection, smiled lightly, and looked as usual.
Zhang Xingyi could not help but pouted.
The food was quickly served, and Feng Yong sat at the head seat.
Below, on the left and right sides are Guan Ji and Zhang Xingyi. Li Mu sat behind the two of them with a look on his face. These three people were considered as companions.
As for Amei, she stood beside Feng Yong and helped him pick up the food very diligently.
After devouring half of the food, Amei brought up another jar. As soon as he opened the mud seal, Feng Yong raised his head and twitched his nose, "Where did you get the wine?"
Amei carefully poured a glass for Feng Yong. The wine in the cup was slightly yellowish and had a more fragrant aroma than the wine of this era.
"This is..." Feng Yong thought of something, his mind moved, and he looked at Amei, "Have you done it?"
Amei had a look of pride on her face, and her eyes shone with longing and hope, "Master, try it. I don't know if it suits your taste."
Hearing this, Feng Yong picked up the ear cup and took a sip. The aroma of the wine entered his mouth, and there was also a hint of sweetness that seemed to be absent. Compared with the rum of later generations, it was less mellow.
But this is enough.
The Han Dynasty has been abstaining from alcohol for a long time.
Moreover, even if alcohol is not banned, the wine, which is about the same age as vinegar, cannot be compared to the wine in my hand.
Feng Yong thought of this and looked at Amei, who was staring at him nervously without blinking. If it weren't for his wife watching below, he might have brought this precious girl over and kissed her first. One bite at a time.
“Yes, it’s really good. This wine is beyond my expectation.” Feng Yong did not hesitate to praise, “Amei, you have done a great job.”
Traditional sugar extraction technology is very ineffective in squeezing cane juice.
The residue of sugar cane will retain excess sugar juice.
It is not impossible to use these residues to make paper. After all, this is how Feng Yong deceived Adou in the first place.
But in this case, a papermaking workshop would have to be built in Nanzhong, and the paper would have to be transported from Nanxiang.
It’s not that the cost is too high, after all, the paper produced in Nanxiang is also a high-profit product.
For example, Feng Yong promised to give Xiang Lang an inscription for Nanxiang Academy. In addition to Ma Su's incident, Feng Yong also promised to send him a cart of paper.
Based on the principle of maximizing profits, Feng Yong decided to use sugarcane waste residue to try brewing wine first.
The profit from wine is much higher than that from paper, not to mention that the Han Dynasty is still in the prohibition stage.
Sugar cane waste is used to make wine, and the most famous one is rum.
After all, cigars, coffee, and rum are all considered Cuban specialities and are quite famous.
It is a weapon used by many nouveau riche to show off.
Feng Yong had been exposed to them frequently after his fall in his previous life.
Especially rum, it’s called pirate romance.
Women generally have little resistance to the word romance, so Feng Yong naturally had to learn a little about its origins, how to drink it, etc.
The traditional brewing method of rum is very simple. What Feng Yong lacks is an oak barrel for showing off.
As a prince of the Han Dynasty, Junhou Feng said that the food from the Han Dynasty is the best and it can be packed in jars. What kind of oak barrel should be used?
“Go and pour a glass for Xijun. Xijun is very sweet. Let’s see if he likes this wine.”
The wine of this era was really hard to drink. Finally, he found a drinkable wine. Feng Yong was so happy that he couldn't wait to share it with others.
Guan Ji had a smile on her face, but there was no trace of curiosity, because she had already tasted this wine when it came out.
After all, the prestige of Ghost King Feng in Yuexun cannot be established. As the wife of Ghost King, even Meng Yan, the prefect of Yuexun, has to give Guan Ji three points.
What's more, this wine was brewed by Amei. As a concubine of Feng Mansion, she still knows who is the real person in charge of the house.
“How did Alang think of making wine from sugar cane?”
Guan Ji took a sip and motioned for Amei to pour some for Zhang Xingyi and Li Mu. Then she asked Feng Yong.
Feng Yong laughed, "I've had it before. In the master's book, there are records on how to use sugar cane to make wine."
Zhang Xingyi is not interested in wine, and he hates other people being drunk.
Because the craftsmanship was not up to standard, the alcohol content of this wine was not too high, and there was still some molasses left in it. It actually had a hint of sweetness, which made Zhang Xingyi couldn't help but take another sip.
“What kind of wine is this wine?”
“Cane wine, let’s call it that for now, and we’ll think of a better name later.”
Feng Yongyong said nonchalantly.
Li Mu, on the other hand, his eyes widened after taking a sip, "Junhou, my lady means that this is wine made from sugar cane. Doesn't that mean that it is not prohibited wine?"
Feng Yong knew what Li Mu was thinking as soon as he heard it. He shook his head slightly, "Even if this wine is not prohibited, the Prime Minister cannot let it be sold outside."
“At most, you are allowed to brew wine for yourself privately at home. Otherwise, what’s the point of prohibition? Others don’t care whether you use sugar cane or grain to make wine.”
“As long as the profit from this wine is high enough and they can’t get sugar cane, they will naturally exchange it for grain. How can you ban it?”
Of course Feng Yong wants to sell this wine, but in the current situation of the Han Dynasty, if he dares to sell wine, it is certain that grain wine will appear.
Instead of being implicated in the end, it would be better to hide the drink from the beginning.
In the past two years, the prohibition on alcohol in the Han Dynasty has been relaxed a bit. As long as you don't go out on the street and say that my family is brewing wine, or sell it openly and just make it yourself and drink it, the government will not cause trouble.
Of course, whether this wine will be listed separately in the end, for Guanzhong Liangzhou or something, there is no need to talk about it here for the time being.
Li Mu understood it as soon as he heard it, with a look of disappointment on his face.
As the largest CEO under Feng Yong, she is not interested in money, but is very interested in how to make money.
Because in this process, she can experience the pleasure of taking control of power.
Guan Ji, on the other hand, after listening to the conversation between the two, glanced at Li Mu with a thoughtful expression. She suggested to Feng Yong, "Calling sugarcane wine is a bit vulgar, why not call it honey bar? It looks as golden as Honey water tastes sweet when you drink it.”
“According to what Mr. Xi said, it’s called honey wine.” Feng Yong said with a smile, “As long as Mr. Xi is happy.”
As he spoke, he looked at Guan Ji with burning eyes.
Guan Ji blushed slightly and secretly spat, which made Feng Yong's heart beat like a deer.
After eating, it was not too early. Feng Yong ordered people to disperse the bowls and chopsticks, and told them to discuss matters tomorrow. Then he hurried down to take a bath and prepare to rest.
I have been separated from Xijun for a year, and I miss you so much that I am crazy about him. How can I be in the mood to think about anything else?
Of course, it would be better if you drink some mead before going to bed.
It’s as sweet as honey!
When he woke up early the next morning, he felt refreshed. Feng Yong pushed open the door of the wing and saw Zhang Xingyi sitting there with blank eyes at the door of the wing across half of the courtyard. He didn't know what he was thinking. There seemed to be some circles under his eyes. blackened.
“Hey, Si Niang, are you getting up so early?”
Feng Yong asked somewhat unexpectedly.
Zhang Xingyi woke up with a start, and when she saw Feng Yong opposite, she said "Yeah", stood up in a panic, turned around and was about to run away.
Unexpectedly, he took two hurried steps, suddenly turned around, glared at Feng Yong, snorted first, and then, perhaps feeling that it was not enough to express his anger, let out another "poof".
Then he turned around and returned to his room, slamming the door shut, leaving Feng Yong a little confused.
Guan Ji poked her head out from behind, her hair hanging down like clouds. It looked like she had only combed it a little.
Although the lazy-looking beauty only showed her face, her astonishing beauty was revealed without any concealment. Her face was as smooth as white jade, with an alluring ruddy color, like a flower in full bloom after the rain.
She was about to speak when she saw Amei appearing outside the corner with wash water, and she retracted her head.
There was no time to think too much about Siniang's abnormal behavior. Even if he could guess something, Feng Yong had no time to care about it.
Winter is coming soon, and there are still many things to do in Pingxiang.
Having breakfast in a hurry, he asked someone to call Wei Rong over and start arranging things.
“Guang Xunlu will be arriving in Hanzhong in a few days. In addition to his royal duties, he will also pay a visit to Nanxiang Academy.”
Feng Yong sat on it and said, "At the same time, people sent by the palace will also go to Nanxiang."
His eyes fell on Zhang Xingyi, and he saw that she still looked a little dazed, so he coughed and said, "Siniang, you still need to worry about this matter."
Zhang Xingyi did not respond.
“Six Niang?”
Guan Ji, who was sitting opposite, shouted.
Zhang Xingyi said "Yeah", sat down hurriedly, and looked at Guan Ji, "Sister, what's the matter?"
Guan Ji said helplessly, "What's wrong with you today? You don't look good. Did you not get a good rest last night?"
It's okay that Guan Ji didn't say this. When she mentioned this, Zhang Xingyi's face turned red, "Sister, what did you say? I didn't know how well I slept last night."
Of course she would not admit that she secretly went to listen to Qianggen last night.
“What’s on your mind, Si Niang?” Feng Yongye asked, “When I was talking to you just now, you seemed absent-minded?”
“It’s okay!” Zhang Xingyi glared at Feng Yong and said angrily, “Where did you say just now?”
Feng Yong was choked by her, and it took him a while to react. He glanced at Guan Ji, who was smiling but not smiling.
Then he stuttered and said, "Well, the palace sent someone to Nanxiang Academy to enroll, and they wanted to invite Siniang to go to the academy to calm things down..."
“What is a town?”
Not only Zhang Xingyi, but also Guan Ji looked over curiously.
“Uh, uh, just go and suppress those people coming out of the palace to avoid causing any trouble.”
Although they may have been warned before coming to Nanxiang, who knows if someone will feel that their status is different from others, and something will happen when the time comes. Although Feng Yongyong is afraid, it is always disgusting.
So it would be best to find someone who can suppress them.
“Do you really want me to go back to Nanxiang?”
Zhang Xingyi asked reluctantly. She looked at Guan Ji again and pouted.
Guan Ji smiled with relief, "Six Niang is a female official in the palace, but when we encounter matters related to the palace outside, if we don't look for you, who else can we look for?"
“And it’s not that you won’t come back after you go to Nanxiang. I just want you to put pressure on them. Once they adapt to the rules of the school, even if you don’t want to come back, we will ask someone to invite you back.”
"This matter in Longyou has just begun. There are still many things to come for you later, Alang, don't you think so?"
At the end of her speech, Guan Ji turned to Feng Yong.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Feng Yong nodded repeatedly, "Six Niang returns to Nanxiang and asks Li Tong to work hard to raise more bees. This year's sucrose has come out, and I will have someone send you more."
"When the time comes, put the sucrose in the bees' nests, and the bees won't have to worry about starving to death in the winter. This honey water and beeswax will be of great use in the future, it all depends on Siniang."
As soon as Zhang Xingyi heard that she was so important, and saw that there seemed to be something special in Guan Ji's eyes, her mind suddenly became clear, and she nodded and said, "Since sister said so, then I will go back to Nanxiang." Let’s go.”
“The people who come out of the palace really need to be warned more, so as not to be like that yellow thing again..."
“Huang Hao.”
“Well, he’s as ignorant as that Huang Hao.”
Zhang Xingyi nodded.
(End of this chapter)