Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 56 Preparing for Business
Sun Wulang and Qingtou squatted under the tree, holding a few cicadas and having fun.When he turned his head, he saw that Yang Shen brought a few soldiers and drove dozens of sheep in.Get up together and run away.

Sun Wulang looked around the sheep and said to Yang Shen, "Uncle, why are there so many sheep?"

Yang Shen said: "The Jinren have been gone for a few months, and the people in the nearby mountains drove the sheep into Luoyang City to sell them. I happened to meet them, so I bought them. Xiaosheren and Dong Xian agreed, We can set up a stall in the bustling part of the city and make some money by doing business. How can we do business without sheep?"

Wang Xiaochun was reading the documents under the shade of a tree, and when he heard the movement, he also came to watch.

After saluting, Yang Shen said: "Xiao Sheren, today is really lucky, I bought 38 sheep. With these sheep, we can cook some food and sell them in the city. After some hard work, at least we can earn some money. "

Wang Xiao hunted, "Now that everything is so expensive, how much does it cost to buy a sheep?"

Yang Shen said: "A ten-kun coin is much cheaper than the price in Kaifeng! I have inquired about it, and now that a pound of mutton is consistent on the market, the price of the mutton can be earned back with the meat money. Let's buy some more mutton soup, Braised lamb haggis and the like are pure money making!"

Wang Xiaohun was stunned for a while before he said, "Then these sheep are going to be nearly four hundred?

Yang Shen said: "The farmer was also afraid that it would not be easy to sell, so he didn't want to delay, so he only collected 350 guan. We raise these sheep and sell one or two every day, which is a long-term business. In addition, we sell mutton soup every day. , plus other food, it should be of great interest!"

Wang Xiaohun lowered his head and counted for a while, then nodded yes.It's just a few hundred bucks at a time, and I can't help but feel a little terrified.Wang Xiaochun's army did not rob, and there were few ways to get money. A few hundred kuai was a lot of money.If the business loses, there will be little cash left in the military.Fortunately, Luoyang is surrounded by mountains, and they are used to raising sheep.The mountainous area was also not damaged by the Jin Army, and the recovery was much faster than Kaifeng.

Yang Shen didn't notice the change in Wang Xiaohun's expression, he just said: "Luoyang is a big city after all, at this time, there are still noodles in the city. I guess, let's go buy some white noodles and make more food. We will wait for it tomorrow. Going out, it must be very popular."

Wang Xiaohun said: "Is there any money in the army? The noodles are not cheap."

Yang Shen said: "There are still some. But it's not good if you spend it today and can't make it back tomorrow."

In this era, noodles are high-end food, which is different from later generations.At this time, it is not easy to grind noodles, and the wheat yield is also low. It is not difficult to eat white noodles in the city.In Wang Xiaohun's previous life, pasta, like rice, was the most common food, but not in this era.Although historical research shows that most of the pasta in later generations has already existed in this era, in fact, it is only a prototype at most.Not to mention the craftsmanship, even the variety cannot be compared with the dazzling array of products of later generations.In some remote places, such as Korea and Japan, pasta has always been a luxury in history.Even in the age of great abundance, they used to eat dumplings and noodles.

The same is true for the Central Plains at this time.Although when Wang Xiaohun was in his previous life, it was said that without steamed buns, he felt he was not full, and he had to eat noodles and steamed buns for three meals a day. In fact, the time for such a habit to form was very short.White noodles have become the staple food of northerners, and it has not been a long time.

At this time, it is rare to sell white noodles in Luoyang, and the price is definitely not cheap.This Yang Shen really dared to spend.

Seeing Wang Xiaohun's hesitant expression, Yang Shen understood.He smiled and said: "Xiaosheren, you don't have to worry. Although Luoyang City is dilapidated, there are still many rich people. As long as we make good food, we are afraid that we won't be able to sell it?"

Wang Xiaohun couldn't say anything, just nodded and said, "You're right, you're right. That's it. Prepare early today."

Watching Wang Xiaohun leave, Sun Wulang on the side said, "Uncle, look at Xiao Sheren, but I can't believe you."

Yang Shen said: "You are a child, what do you know! As long as you make money, Xiaosheren will be happy!"

After speaking, he ordered his soldiers to drive the sheep into the fold.Choose a fat one, slaughter it tonight, and drink wine for Wang Xiao to hunt a few people.The rest of the sheep bones, offal, sheep blood, etc., should be handled well in advance, and they will be sold tomorrow.

In the past few months, due to the lack of money and food in the army, Wang Xiaohun made a lot of past life delicacies according to memory to relieve his cravings.Yang Shen and a few chefs had learned it, and always wanted to have the opportunity to show off his skills.Since Wang Xiaohun had already agreed with Dong Xian, he naturally did not miss the opportunity.

It was getting dark, and torches were lit in the middle of the army, and Yang Shen and his soldiers were busy there.While setting up a table, Wang Xiaohun and Xie Linong sat drinking.There is a plate of mutton on the table, as well as a few kinds of fruits and vegetables to drink.

As the main general, Wang Xiaohun paid special attention.There are occasional improvements in fire food, but in most cases, I eat the same as most people in the military.When training the army, you must first correct yourself and strictly demand yourself before you can strictly demand the officers and men in the army.

Zhang Jun rolled up his sleeves and took a knife to deal with the sheep's head.This stuff is well done, not much worse than lamb.Some of the soldiers were handling bones, some were kneading noodles, and some were grinding tofu on the side.Commanding Yang Shen, he was extremely busy.

After drinking a bowl of wine, Xie Linong said: "Xiaosheren, the most important thing in the army is training and fighting, and the rest is irrelevant. Now that the army lacks money and food, it is understandable to do some business to make money, but Xiaosheren don't have to worry about it."

Wang Xiaohun said: "That's not what I said. What do the army rely on to fight? It depends on the soldiers. If they want to fight to the death, they must first be fed and clothed. Only when they live well and live comfortably can they Be able to focus on nothing else. At this time, whether it is training or combat, you can get twice the result with half the effort. When we lead troops, we must first care about whether the soldiers are eating well and whether they are warmly dressed, and then we will talk about other things.”

Xie Linong said: "Xiaosheren is right. However, as long as this kind of thing is handled by manpower, why should the general in the army worry about it? I don't know how many important things, how can the general have the spare energy to focus on these things!"

Looking at the busy crowd, Wang Xiaohun shook his head: "That's not what you say. People who are good at soldiers love soldiers like sons. Do you think this is just casual? Just keep an eye on the soldiers, they eat well. Is it good, sleep well, live well? They are all at ease, and the combat effectiveness of the army will also go up. This truth, you will gradually understand. "

Xie Linong shook his head, obviously disagreeing.

Wang Xiaohun didn't say much.Many things take time, and time is too short right now.In the past two months, everyone has not had much time to settle down, and less time to actually start training, and they have to run in slowly.

Sun Wulang and Qingtou wandered around under the surrounding trees by the light of the torches.Since that day, Wang Xiaohun fried the golden cicada, which has become a delicacy in the army.Especially the two children, Sun Wulang and Qingtou, went everywhere to look for them.It's just that this thing comes out at night, and there is no flashlight in this era, so it's not easy to catch.

The two of them went over a dozen or so, and held them in front of Yang Shen.Sun Wulang said: "Uncle, let the people who burn the fire over there help us to cook these things, okay? This thing is the most fragrant and beautiful when it is cooked!"

At this time, everyone was busy, and Yang Shenzheng could not wait to divide it into two to use.However, the two children were well-behaved, and he couldn't refuse, so he asked the person who was burning the fire to put Jin Chan into the fire and help them cook them.

After a short while, when Jin Chan was pulled out of the fire, most of them were already scorched.Sun Wulang and Qingtou didn't care, they peeled the skin with their hands and ate it.For a moment, both of their hands and mouths were black.

After eating, Sun Wulang wiped his mouth.Ask Yang Shen: "Uncle, why is there a big piece of white noodles over there?"

Yang Shen said: "That's called wake-up noodles. These doughs will be of great use tomorrow! One group is for steamed buns, and the other is for fried dough sticks. These are both very fragrant and delicious! With the bean curd on the other side, It's really delicious that I've never tasted before!"

These two things were not done much in the military before, but they tried it twice, and neither Sun Wulang nor Qingtou had a good meal.Hearing this at this time, I could not help but swallow.Sun Wulang said: "When we make it, let's eat two bites, okay?"

Yang Shen said: "As long as you can get up. Tomorrow is not bright, we will go to the city to sell goods, but we can't delay!"

Sun Wulang said: "In summer, you can get up naturally! Uncle, call me when you are leaving."

Yang Shen agreed and touched Sun Wulang's head with his hand.Selling breakfast is hard work.I can only narrow my eyes for a while tonight, the stall will be set up before the city gate opens.People get up early now, and there are many pedestrians on the road before dawn.

(End of this chapter)