Coincidentally!My name is Liu Bian

Chapter 86 Wine Making Methods

Glancing at Cao Cao, Liu Bian said: "Why, have you ever heard of Mr. Zheng Xuan's name?"

"Who doesn't know Master Zheng's reputation?" Cao Cao looked in awe and admiration. "My lord, the annotation of "Zhou Li, Tianguan, Cooker" you mentioned earlier was not written by Master Zheng. ?"

"That's right! That's right!" Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu also said in unison, "Mr. Zheng edited and annotated the "Three Rites"!That is, the three books "Zhou Li", "Yi Li" and "Book of Rites"! "Without Mr. Zheng's annotations, I would not be able to learn "Zhou Rites", "Etiquette" and "Book of Rites"! "

It seems that Yuan Shu is reminded of his schooling experience in his youth, which is very interesting.

Then, Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao stared at each other, and then turned their heads away for a while.

Shi Yue thought for a while and felt that it was necessary to add a few words to prove that he was also a scholar.Shi Yue said: "Mr. Zheng is from Beihai, Qingzhou. He is a great Confucian and a master of Confucian classics. He devotes his whole life to annotating Confucian classics. He is the authority today and a famous teacher longed for by all students in the world!
Mr. Zheng also has many disciples, almost all over the country: Cui Yan from Qinghe, Guoyuan from Le'an, Sun Qian from Beihai and others call themselves "disciples of Zheng Xue"... Coincidentally, I also visited one, What about twice?

By the way, is Cheng Bing from Runan a disciple of Mr. Zheng? ——About this, Yuan Biejia and Yuan Jijiu, you two should have heard something about it?After all, you are from the same hometown, right? "

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were vague and couldn't answer their questions.

The rest: "..."

The speaker is intentional, the listener is more attentive, and everyone in the audience agrees:
"You...you actually recognize Master Zheng's disciples?!"

Shi Yue said: "I feel ashamed to say that I also went to Beihai to study. Unfortunately, Mr. Zheng had so many students that I couldn't see him at all! Later, I could only follow Mr. Zheng's example when he was young and listen to his disciples. They taught... It was at that time that I got to know Cui Yan, Guoyuan and Sun Qian!

I regret that my talent is limited and I cannot compete with Mr. Zheng——

In the past, Mr. Zheng studied under Mr. Ma Rong. For three years, he was not valued by Mr. Ma Rong, but he still listened to the teachings of his disciples!However, Mr. Zheng never relaxed his studies because of this, and still studied and chanted day and night without any fatigue..."

Yuan Shu's heart was moved, and he continued: "Later, Mr. Ma Rong and some of his disciples worked together to solve the problem of Hun Tian, ​​and they encountered a problem and couldn't solve it themselves!
Some people said that Zheng Xuan was good at mathematics, so Mr. Ma Rong summoned Zheng Xuan to meet him.

Zheng Xuan quickly solved the problem on the spot, which amazed Mr. Ma Rong and the disciples present.Mr. Ma Rong also said to Mr. Lu Zhi: "You and I are not as good as him!"

Since then, Mr. Ma Rong has attached great importance to Mr. Zheng Xuan, and in the end, he studied hard and achieved what he has achieved today! "

After hearing this, Shi Yue was moved, and blurted out: "That's right, that's right! If I had been as focused as Mr. Zheng in the past, maybe... Sigh! I don't need to mention it."

At this point, Shi Yue showed a trace of embarrassment.

But everyone took a breath of cold air: They never expected that Shi Yue had some connection with Zheng Xuan...'s disciple.

Regardless of Shi Yue's not being Zheng Xuan's disciple, but Wen Shiyue being able to know a few of Zheng Xuan's disciples is enough to surprise everyone: This... These are all talents, talents!
Bohai County is most in need of talents right now!

Touching his palms, Liu Bian said: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? If I had known this earlier, I would have... just..."

Just what? ——Liu Bian blushed slightly: What should I do?what to do?In fact, the talents I most want to recruit are Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi!However, the other party is too young and will not be useful within ten years...

so?
So, just recruit the three talents mentioned by Shi Yue first, and it seems that they can make it work?
Although he felt disgusted in his heart, Liu Bian said honestly: "Mr. Shi, I would like to ask you if you can write a letter... Oh no! It's three letters to help me invite Mr. Cui Yan, Mr. Guoyuan and Mr. Sun Qian." Coming to Nanpi City?
Of course, Mr. Shi, if you know other great talents, would you also invite them too? "

Shi Yue saluted Liu Bian and said respectfully: "Don't you dare disobey me."

Wow ~ great!

He, the prefect, doesn't have many officials under his command. He is so short of capable manpower!It would be great if Shi Yue could recommend a few talents... Shi Yue has good character and is trustworthy.

"Congratulations, Your Highness! Congratulations, Your Highness!"

"Congratulations, my lord! Congratulations, my lord!"

Everyone blessed him and bowed their hands.

With his eyes bent, Liu Bian was also happy, and was about to say something when he heard an untimely voice suddenly:

"Your Highness, are you still hungry? - Don't eat this meal, why don't you let me make another one?"

It's Old Man Hu.

Ok?
Blinking, Liu Bian looked up and saw Old Man Hu lowering his head, looking like "I was wrong" and showing a "seize the opportunity to correct it" attitude.

Liu Bian couldn't laugh or cry.

Rolling his eyes, Liu Bian glanced at the table: Everyone didn't have a few bites tonight. Who knew that just this simple dinner would lead to "talent defection"... Even though everyone knew that Zheng Xuan The old gentleman is a great talent among great talents, but unfortunately, it takes more than just a letter to summon such talents.

Before you know it, when Mr. Zheng Xuan became famous, he was recommended many times. I lamented that this man was a strict and unofficial person. He was ashamed to associate with his relatives and eunuchs. He was unwilling to get involved in the official career. He repeatedly refused to be recruited and devoted himself to the academic work of writing books and lecturing.

Therefore, Liu Bian did not expect Mr. Zheng Xuan to move to Bohai County at all.

Old man Zheng Xuan is sixty and one years old this year. He is already an old man and an elder. Liu Bian does not dare to mess with him, so he will continue to teach in Beihai. Liu Bian only needs to take away Mr. Zheng's high-level disciples. …

Far away.

In short, the food on the table was not to your liking, and everyone was really not used to it...Liu Bian wanted to eat it and not waste it, but he really couldn't stand the taste.

With so many thoughts on his mind, Liu Bian came to his senses and asked out of nowhere: "If you don't eat it, what will happen to these meals...?"

"Let others eat it." Old Man Hu said it simply, and he threw it away without saying anything.

Food like this, even if it is not delicious, is still a delicacy in the eyes of the refugees and sharecroppers!

Nodding, Liu Bian took his order and said, "Okay, how about you cook a few home-cooked dishes?"

"Okay!" Old Man Hu agreed readily, "Your Highness, please wait a moment!"

After saying that, Old Man Hu excused himself to Liu Bian and went to the kitchen to cook.

Watching Old Man Hu leave, Liu Bian asked curiously: "Do you know where the chef is... cooking?"

Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu said they were unclear, and Cao Cao said: "My lord, there are no special circumstances. The chef is cooking outside the house."

Outside the house?

Liu Bian understood: Is this for safety?
Right.

Forgot to mention: Currently, Liu Bian usually eats at home.

However, the chef cooked the food outside the house, and He Xian and other guards later brought it to him.

Naturally, before serving Liu Bian a meal, He Xian and other guards would test poison in advance... Therefore, the food fed to Liu Bian was absolutely clean and would not harm Liu Bian.

As for the other officials, they are not as particular as Liu Bian.

When I was young, Old Man Hu and A-Mei Hu brought a series of delicacies: a big bowl of fish soup, which tasted very fresh; four plates of grilled shredded vegetables, which were strangely crispy; a plump roast chicken, cut into eight pieces... one after another. The ground brought ten dishes, Liu Bian clicked his tongue and said:

"Enough, enough! I can't eat any more!"

"Who said that?!" Cao Cao's appetite was greatly increased, "I can also eat ten more dishes!"

Everyone laughed out loud.

But I saw Hu Amei bringing another plate of fruit as if she were doing magic.

Liu Bian looked at it and saw that it was grapes.And they are purple grapes.

Liu Bian suddenly laughed: Okay? ——Today’s dinner was very sumptuous, wasn’t it?
Picking up a grape, Liu Bian took a bite, feeling sour and sweet, and couldn't help but say:

"Where did these grapes come from?"

"Your Majesty, these grapes grow in that forest." Hu Amei replied hurriedly.

"That's pretty good?" Liu Bian said casually, "Can you make wine?"

Hu Amei shook her head.

Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and other alcoholics' eyes lit up.

When Liu Bian saw this, how could he not know what everyone was thinking.

With a straight face, Liu argued: ""Historical Records: Biography of Dawan" says, "The people around Wan use Pu Tao as wine, and the rich have more than [-] kilograms of wine stored in them. Some people are undefeated for decades. The common people are addicted to wine, and horses are addicted to wine. Alfalfa. Han envoys came to collect it, so the emperor began to plant alfalfa, and the land of Pu Tao was fertile. When there were many Tianma, and foreign envoys came in large numbers, all the Pu Tao was planted next to the palace, and alfalfa was in great demand..."

Old Man Hu and Amei Hu: "..."

The father and daughter listened to His Highness's eloquent words and were completely confused: "Listen, I don't understand!"
The corner of his mouth twitched, and Liu Bian said again: "As the name suggests, wine is a kind of fruit wine made from grapes!
To make wine, the simplest method is: pick the grapes, wash them with water, drain the water, crush the grapes, add sugar, put them in a jar, seal them, and refrigerate them. So refrigerated!If not, place it in a dark and cool corner and let it ferment for a month...

After a month, if you want to drink wine, remember to filter the grape juice residue and it will be ready! "

Hu Amei opened her eyes wide and was speechless.

"Do we need to wait a month?" Old Man Hu was very interested, "I am willing to give it a try!
Your Highness, please wait for a month?The old man must be able to make wine!
When the time comes, will you please taste it again, Your Highness? "

Liu Bian nodded, but he was shouting in his heart: I don’t drink!
The method of making wine for you is to help you enrich your diet!
"Your Highness—" Hu Amei said weakly, "Can your Highness please write down this method?"

Hu Amei looked like she couldn't remember.

Reluctantly, Liu argued: "Okay."

"Really? - Thank you so much, Your Highness!" Hu Amei was overjoyed, "I will completely preserve Your Highness's production method for future generations to admire... This is a family heirloom!"

Liu Bian was embarrassed: No, no... could you just stay where you are?Don't you want to improve your practices?
Waving his hand, Liu Bian said: "That's not necessary! I only know this method... In fact, there are many ways to make wine, and you should try more. In this way, the valuable experience accumulated can be It is your wealth that is the qualified heirloom!"

Hu A-mei looked at Liu Bian deeply and bowed abruptly: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice! A-mei has taken note of it!"

"Please get up, please get up." Liu Bian supported him and once again lamented that there were so many etiquettes in ancient times that he knelt down at every turn.Without thinking much, Liu Bian raised his head and said, "I will go back to my mansion later to write a method. Why don't you go with me?"

Amei Hu was pleasantly surprised and responded: "Here!!"

——At this time, Hu Amei’s attitude towards Liu Bian has changed a lot!
However, Liu Bian still didn't notice.

Old man Hu looked at his daughter with appreciative eyes: Sister, you did a great job!

Hu A-mei lowered her head, hiding her merits and fame in a corner.

"...Lord, if you don't eat, your food will get cold."

In Liu Bian's ears, he heard Cao Cao's faint reminder.

Liu Bian: "..."

Liu Bian looked at Cao Cao. Before he could move his chopsticks, he heard Old Man Hu say:
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter! If His Highness feels dissatisfied, I can go back and heat up the meal!"

"No, no, there's still warmth."

Liu Bian felt tired: It’s not over yet, can he still eat happily?
Sitting back at the table again, Liu Bian finally had dinner with everyone.

Well fed.

After a meal, it was dark.

Liu Bian stood up and said goodbye to everyone...

At this time, everyone was probably too full and forgot that Liu Guanzhang was still leading troops to stop the migrant tenant farmers in the wooden house area.

So, when everyone went back to their respective rooms and lay on the couch, they suddenly remembered: Huh?Didn't you agree to accompany His Highness to wait for news about Liu Guan, Zhang and others? …

Compared with everyone's negligence and occasional cheating, Liu Bian is much busier:

As soon as he returned to the mansion, Liu Bian rushed into the study room, first wrote down the "Wine Brewing Method" silently, dried the handwriting, handed it to Hu Amei, and asked casually:
"Hu A-mei, is that right? - Are you literate?"

"No, I can't read..." Hu Amei's face turned red.

Liu Bian thought angrily: I am illiterate, what brewing method should I write?
Ugh!
never mind!

Liu Bian glanced at the piece of cloth in Hu Amei's hand and said, "Put it away! If you have children in the future, if you teach them to read, they will be able to understand it."

After hearing this, Hu Amei was stunned.

"Child?" Hu Amei looked sideways, probably never considering this matter.

"Yes! When you have children in the future, you will always teach them to read. Are you planning to make your children, like you, illiterate forever?" Liu Bian asked.

Hu Amei was dumbfounded.

Most likely, no one has ever mentioned this to Hu Amei.

With a wave of his hand, he signaled Hu Amei to step back, not wanting to teach Hu Amei at all.

Hu Amei put away the "How to Brew Wine" cloth and left in a daze.

Then there is...

"He first." Liu Bian ordered, "Go and ask Mr. Shi if the three letters have been written and sent."

He Xian took the order and left.

After a while, He Xian returned, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Mr. Shi has finished writing, but..."

"Just what?" He glared: He Xian, when did he learn to make people appetizing?
"It's just that there is no inn station in Nanpi City for the time being..."

Liu Bian: "..."

Understood!Build another inn?

What a big deal.

"——Where's the letter?" He didn't forget to ask for it.

(End of this chapter)