farming female castellan

Chapter 391 Let me write you a recipe
The Liu family workshop took over a part of the textile business of the Prince's Mansion, delivered the goods, and arranged things. Liu Huairong and Rong Yuqin were ready to go back.

Chen Fan prepared gifts for the Liu family and told them: "There is snow on the road, so be careful."

Liu Huairong smiled: "The official road from Yuanshuo County to Yuanfeng County has been poured into concrete roads, and the carriages can move very quickly."

"It's slippery after snow, so be careful."

Throughout this year, several wealthy states such as Gyeongju and Jingzhou have been busy building concrete roads. The governors of Chunzhou and Xizhou gritted their teeth and first built the main official roads into concrete roads. The whole journey from Yuanshuo County to Yuanfeng County or Changping Township unimpeded.

Those three places are all royal fiefdoms, and the roads are smooth, and it is convenient to transport grain and do business, and the two states can also develop accordingly.

When the letters and winter solstice gifts from the capital arrived, Chen Fan and Zhang Ci were checking them, and if they were mentioned for the sixth prince, they asked Chen Zhongyan to list them separately.

"Tang Chaoying's various forms, leaflets, and notes have played a role in the Ministry of Industry, listing the affairs of the Ministry of Industry clearly." Zhang Ci said with a smile.

"When he was serving as the servant of the household department, he made it clear. The accounts of the household department are innumerable. In the past, there were piles of documents." Chen Zhongyan took out the gift that belonged to him and put it on the list Keep a record.

"The liquor business they have cooperated with the Liu family has always been booming. Hua Qingli's jar business is almost becoming the biggest in the capital. He has a share in all kinds of jar business, and there are new products every season." Zhang Ci put a few bottles Take it out, "Is it pretty?"

"Beautiful. Small scribes can also do big business." Chen Fan liked it very much, "How does Zhang Jiuyan treat Chen Zhongmei?"

Zhang Ci smiled: "Of course it's obvious that he is picking his nose and eyes, and it just happens to let him practice and improve his ability to handle things."

Chen Fan asked, "How is father? It's too cold in the north."

"Fortunately, there are charcoal fires, cotton clothes and quilts, hats and gloves, so they won't be able to freeze. Both Liu Huaisheng and Liu Xing'an have been promoted to the fourth rank."

"Really? That's great!" Chen Fan was surprised and delighted.

The situation of Feng's family is very good, and they have added a child.

Chen Zhongliang's situation was dictated by the guards, and his specific performance was not written in the letter.

"My two uncles taught him very well. His lightness kung fu and hidden weapon level have been improving all the time." Zhang Ci said.

Chen Fan looked at him: "Aren't you distressed? Why don't you bring two uncles by your side?"

Zhang Ci was silent.Chen Zhongyan said: "Don't worry, elder sister, he is in good health, and his practice is not that inhumane. We have all followed him for two years, but the talent is far inferior to him, so let's practice some superficial."

Chen Fan glanced at Zhang Ci, and he immediately said: "My talent is not outstanding."

Hehe, is this modesty or boasting?
In addition to letters, several families also drew portraits.Zhang Ci smiled and said: "Liu Huaishan's daughter is very beautiful, she is only a few months younger than the twins, why didn't I hear you talk about getting married?"

"It's almost impossible to see, it's impossible to be a childhood sweetheart. Chen Yue and Chen Fangying are both in the capital, and they can joke around." Chen Fan thinks that they are likely to take root here, so don't talk about illusory things with the capital. marriage.

The winter solstice ceremony is connected with the annual ceremony, and several large boxes are full.Chen Zhongyan said: "Eldest sister should make more new clothes, you haven't used much silk and satin these few years."

Chen Fan smiled: "There are new clothes every season, and there are new ones for Chinese New Year, festivals and banquets. After all, I have a lot of clothes."

Chen Zhongyan shook his head: "That's basic, you haven't seen other wives and misses from official families, there are several new sets every month."

"Okay, make more bodies at the end of the year, and you guys will also make a few more sets of new clothes. Let's take Chen Ya over next year, but this place is too remote, and she will still be a lady in the capital if she stays in the capital." Chen Fan struggled.

Chen Zhongyan's hand paused: "Stay in the capital, your situation here is still unclear. For such a big event as disaster relief, you haven't even received a word of praise. The eldest sister has been here for three years, and at the end of the year and the beginning of the year, you will say Maybe I will give you a transfer order suddenly."

Chen Fan smiled and said nothing.Promotion is probably impossible, and dismissal seems unjustifiable.

The farming team brought by Liu's family, the people from various farms in Zhangci, and Chen Zhongyan sent people to send salt and meat to express the sixth prince's praise and condolences to them.

"Once this cement road is repaired, it will be convenient to go to various farms." Zhang Ci is very satisfied, "It will be fine to repair those small roads next year."

Chen Fan asked him in a low voice: "Is it convenient for those people in your master's sect to go to the other side of the mountain?"

Zhang Ci smiled: "When they go, it's their territory."

Chen Fan pinched the flesh on his face: "Then they must have already gone. The major sects in the rivers and lakes may have their territories."

"You guessed it," Zhang Ci held his hand: "The people by the lake are all from different sects. They are highly skilled in martial arts and strong in control. If the surrounding countries want to ship from the lake, they have to go through them. hand."

Yuan Lake, connected to the Huai River and the Yangtze River, is a battleground for military strategists.To the south of Yuanhu Lake is the territory of Qiao State, and along the lake there are Chu State, Ling State and their Xia State.

"But I don't want to occupy that lake. The price is immeasurable. There is still a long distance from Yuanshuo County to the lake. I just need some mountains, some rivers and some fields. Such a large piece of land is equivalent to several states. We I can’t even eat it.” Chen Fan was very self-aware.

Zhang Ci looked serious: "If you don't make it brief, you will reduce some risks. But there must be a barrier, so the scope must be expanded."

Chen Fan said: "There are so many mountains in Yuanshuo County, so take a good look around. Maybe there are iron mines, gold mines, and copper mines. It's better to have salt mines. Except that Yuanshuo County is not close to the sea, there may be mines." salt and well salt."

Zhang Ci seemed uninterested: "Detection is not easy, mining is even more difficult."

Chen Fan said: "Let me write you a formula, and you arrange reliable people to develop it." This is something she has been thinking about for several years.

Zhang Ci looked at the content on the paper: "What is this?"

"Gunpowder. It can explode." Chen Fan demonstrated with open arms.

"Can it explode rocks?" Zhang Ci understood quickly, "The outer layer must be covered with iron. What will it look like after it is made?"

"In powder form, it is afraid of water. When storing, it should not be shaken violently, and it should not be exposed to fire."

Xueba's thinking is fast: "It is made into an iron ball, but how to ignite the gunpowder in the inner layer? Like a candle, use a thread to lead the fire there, which is called a fuse." He began to draw pictures.

The biggest advantage of a smart person is that you only need to tell him your ideas and ideas, and he will gradually practice and research.Zhang Ci immediately called Mo Jian and Xiang Jian to discuss the implementation plan with them.

Chen Fan took care of them: "Be sure to pay attention to safety! Safety comes first!"

The county government had a year-end dinner, and the officials drank the newly brewed sorghum wine, and they enjoyed it.

Zhang Ci said: "This is brewed at home. Each person can take two jars home. If you are interested, you can invite family members to come over to do things."

The officials happily complied.

(End of this chapter)