Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 645 Sorghum Wine

Looking at the carp served, Zhang Shou smiled and said, "If someone treats guests these days, they must go to the Luo River carp. Although this food is famous, it is eaten every day. Who can bear it? Luoyang's terroir is suitable for everything, and there are many products around. Why bother?" Eat carp every day!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "There is no way. Whenever there is something famous in a place, when you meet outsiders, you will come here again and again. If you are tired of eating, just eat less. But for the master, if you don't have this thing, how can it be considered a place?" invite?"

The rest of the people listened and laughed together.

The soldiers beside him were pouring wine when Wang Xiaolie suddenly stopped him.Said: "Did you hear that I have a kind of strong wine here. Unlike other wines, although this wine does not have much taste, it is extremely strong in the mouth. No matter how much alcohol you drink, as long as you drink a few glasses, you will still be very drunk."

Zhang Shoudao: "I've heard of it. A few days ago when I was wandering in the street, I saw a restaurant that sold spirits. I asked the store to make a glass, and the taste was so strong that it was almost unbearable. But after drinking it, it didn't take long Just like Tao Taoran, don’t feel like it.”

Wang Xiaolie said: "This kind of strong wine is the most particular about aging. The longer it is kept, the more fragrant it tastes. Of course, it must be good wine, ordinary wine is not very useful. When I was in Xiangyang a few years ago, I ordered Guanjiu Ku, every time wine is brewed, the best wine is taken out and stored. It has been more than three years now. The wine was shipped to Luoyang a few days ago. I tasted it, and the taste is really different. If you love wine, you might as well try it A taste of old spirits?"

"Good, good!" Zhang Shou was full of interest.

Wang Xiaolie ordered his men to fetch a bottle and bring it up.When the mud seal was opened, the boat was filled with the smell of wine.

Zhang Shou is a wine lover.After smelling the smell, he said happily: "Such a strong smell of wine must not be ordinary."

The wine was poured into the beaker, and the temperature was slightly hot, and the soldiers poured a glass for everyone.

Wang Xiaolie raised his glass and said: "This wine is too strong, you can't drink it like other wines, and you have to divide a glass of wine several times. Let's have a taste, how does it taste?"

Zhang Shou picked up the wine glass, sniffed it, and couldn't help being overjoyed.After one sip, I drank more than half of the glass.

Wang Xiaolie looked at it, couldn't help laughing, and took a sip from his cup.

This kind of baijiu is mainly made from sorghum. When it is first made, it is strong, spicy and very punchy.After a period of aging, the taste becomes mellow, and the aroma is rich and soft in the mouth.Of course, the baijiu of this era cannot be compared with that of later generations,
Putting down his wine glass, Zhang Shou shook his head.Said: "Sure enough, this wine is much better than the spirits bought outside! Xuanfu, if it tastes like this, it can be called famous wine!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "To be honest, this is the best tasting wine selected from many old wines. Even if ordinary spirits are kept for two years, the taste will be far worse. Unlike the wine we usually drink, spirits are It is brewed with sorghum, instead of using rice and wheat, and it does not take up the food that people eat. If I participate in politics and feel that the taste is good, I will select a good brewing method and brew it specially. In this way, so many bad lands can be planted with sorghum. Using sorghum to make wine saves food."

Zhang Shou nodded and said, "This is a good thing. A lot of rice and wheat are spent every year to make wine. If we use sorghum, we can save a lot of food."

Wang Xiaolie said: "I'm going to dedicate this recipe to the court. When I go back to participate in politics, I'll bring a few skilled craftsmen to make spirits. I heard people say that there is a saying among the people that if you want to be rich, Hurrying to sell wine and vinegar. Everything is difficult now, and it is a good thing for the world to be able to save food."

Zhang Shoudao: "Xuan Fu has put his heart into it. After I go back, I will report to the imperial court and implement this method throughout the world. However, the Jiangnan area is no better than the north, and there are not many places suitable for growing sorghum. Even if this method is implemented, it will have no effect on the imperial court." Useful."

Wang Xiaolie couldn't help being stunned.I didn't expect that the south of the Yangtze River was not suitable for growing sorghum.

In fact, sorghum can also be grown in the south of the Yangtze River, and in some places the planting area is quite large.However, in this era, sorghum tasted bad and was mostly used as livestock feed.Most of the arable land in the south of the Yangtze River is fertile. Growing sorghum is not as good as growing rice, and few people grow it.

The population density at this time is far less exaggerated than in later generations.Most of the cultivated land reclaimed by the people is in relatively good condition.In general areas, hillsides and ridges are rarely reclaimed.Crops like sorghum are not grown much in plain areas.

People in the Song Dynasty ate much better food than those in the late Ming and Qing dynasties.The soldiers of the Southern Song Dynasty were later from the south of the Yangtze River. It happened that they were not used to eating corn, and some people were starved to death.Such a thing, future generations can not imagine.

Wang Xiaolie's intention was to use sorghum to make wine and save food.But for Jiangnan, it doesn't make much sense to do so.

After drinking for a while, Zhang Shou became more drunk, and he no longer had any scruples about speaking.

Take a bite of fish and put down your chopsticks.Zhang Shoudao: "In Luoyang these days, I have seen Xuanfu more times, and I see that you are a rare gentleman in the world. I will go back and answer my orders. I have a few words to tell Xuanfu."

Wang Xiaolie cupped his hands: "If you can teach me something about participating in politics, I will be grateful!"

Zhang Shoudao: "You lead a large army outside, and you have the final say on what to rule, which inevitably arouses doubts. One hundred thousand troops, the courtiers have heard it, who is not afraid? And you rose suddenly, and there are no familiar people in the court. No one can explain your temperament clearly. You have made great achievements, and the imperial court has no choice but to reward you. But the reward is thicker, and your power is stronger. How can the imperial court order you? Xuan Fu is a sensible person, and he should be able to think of these things."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Of course I understand. This is a dilemma. Without soldiers, I have no way to deal with the Jin people. There are too many soldiers and horses, and the court is not at ease. What can I do? The most important thing is to fight against the Jin now. Regardless of what the court ministers think, it is important to raise soldiers and horses to deal with the Jin army."

Zhang Shoudao: "Yes, what Xuanfu said is good. However, it is not good if you are not familiar with the ministers of the court. If you have free time, Xuanfu should go for a walk. Going for a walk is not just Miansheng, also go to see the princes and princes."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Participating in politics is right."

Zhang Shoudao: "There is no one in the court to speak for you. Even if you are the most loyal minister in the world, things are difficult to deal with. Just say that now, there are many people in Xuanfu's [-] army. You have too many troops and horses, and you have great influence on the court. I don’t know how many people and how many ways they have come up with to reduce your army. It is all thanks to Lu Xianggong who overcame all opinions and supported you with all his strength that no catastrophe occurred!”

Wang Xiaolie said: "Go back to participate in politics, and thank Lu Xianggong for me."

Zhang Shoudao: "Now that there is Lu Xianggong, Xuanfu can lead troops in Luoyang with peace of mind. What will happen if there is another Xianggong in the future? Xuanfu will think deeply about this matter!"

Wang Xiaolie thanked Zhang Shou, but did not discuss this matter in depth.

If it was an ordinary general leading troops, Wang Xiaolie would be in an embarrassing situation now.But what Wang Xiaolie had been worried about was not the ministers in the court, but the emperor Zhao Gou who was aloof, and that was another matter.

(End of this chapter)