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Chapter 198 Salt Tea

Not to mention that Lu Zhuocheng was preparing to travel, only that Zhao Zhen stayed for five more days. During this period, he also had banquets with his classmates and made some new friends.

Brother Zhao Xiang was promoted to the leader of the team by virtue of his second-level status and 10 sword and shield soldiers. Zhao Zhen and his wife went home to celebrate for a day with congratulatory gifts.

At the family banquet, mother Li E saw that the family was prosperous, and her words began to give rise to the idea that the Zhao family's family business was prosperous and that only by having many children would one be blessed. As the eldest son, Zhao Xiang should make plans early.

Zhao Zhen was afraid that the fire would attract him, so he also became his mother's helper and kept playing the side drum.

Zhao Xiang and his wife reluctantly agreed, no longer using contraception, and wanted to have children as soon as possible.

Because of this episode, Zhao Zhen did not dare to stay. Zhao Zhen returned to Bailiu Village with his wife and concubines the next day with the purchased goods. They left the "Five Saint Empress" Wang and the three sisters "Black Ant" at home to look after the house. As a bodyguard, he will protect Ji Qingwan and others in the future.

If anyone comes to sell spiritual materials and is willing to make a trip, ask Tian Xingping to send someone to Bailiu Village.

After returning to Luliu Village, Tian Lei came to report that Qingxizhuang had been repaired, and Zhao Zhen accompanied Ji Qingwan to see it. Zhuangzi built rows of houses halfway up the mountain, surrounded by a wall and two doors at the front and back. Two people share a room, and the front room is equipped with a kitchen, a canteen, and a utility room. It is said to be a village, more like a barracks.

After Zhuangzi accepted it, Ji Qingwan paid off her wages and asked Tian Lei to hire five strong women in the village to cook every day. These demented villagers and parishioners can be settled.

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, I only sent three to five hundred troops. How dare you attack the city? It's just a fight between snipe and clam, and the fisherman gets the advantage. The two sides fought fiercely, and the outer city was almost undefended, so I took advantage of it."

Zhao Zhen and his wife stayed in Gaohu's house as guests. After seeing the ceremony, Gao Hu said to Zhao Zhen: "Brother-in-law, I heard that you explored a fantasy world alone?"

At noon time, Gao Hu hosted a banquet for Zhao Zhen and his family, not to mention delicacies from mountains and rivers. After the meal, Ji Qingwan and the other three were allowed to rest in the guest room. Gao Hu took Zhao Zhen to the front hall to chat.

After arranging Zhuangzi's affairs, Zhao Zhen, Ji Qingwan and others took 20 troops and sent 100 stones of sea salt to Gao Hu in Luliu Township on the second day. The remaining 900 stones were delivered in batches by Tian Lei.

Gao Hu heard this and said, "Brother, can you attack the city now?"

During the chat, Gao Hu said: "Brother-in-law, tomorrow at my village, I have made an appointment with several children of aristocratic families and promising young talents from neighboring villages and towns to gather together. Firstly, it will deepen our relationship, and there is no possibility of cooperation in the future. Secondly, , and the most important thing is that although we are neighbors, we have different products, so we can share our knowledge. Brother-in-law, are you interested in participating? "

At the moment, Zhao Zhen briefly explained the situation in the fantasy world of [Qing Shui Jiao Wang Lun]. Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian also added a few words from time to time.

Zhao Zhen naturally knew that with so many derelict soldiers in his village, he could not hide it from the people who were interested. He immediately said: "Exactly, Qingwan spent a lot of money to buy a scroll at the auction. After a fight, it was considered a win. With some advantages, some troops were obtained from it, but unfortunately, the rich inner city was not captured. "

In the future, the 400 acres of fertile land reclaimed by Qingxigang will be cultivated, as well as the fruit trees on the mountain.

Zhao Zhen said: "Brother, I am naturally willing to participate. I wonder what I need to prepare?"

Gao Hu said: "There is no fixed formula. You can also buy bulk grains, and there are also high-level treasures. If you happen to have what others are short of, you can trade it. For example, the sea salt in your brother-in-law's hands is also a good commodity. I think these people have bought it. Yes, brother-in-law, just prepare a stone sample. If you have anything else, you can bring it."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "Brother, who have you invited? Are there any regulations?" Gao Hu said: "Brothers Duan Song and Duan Liu of Yingji Town, and Zhong Chongxun of Brick Temple Town, these three brothers-in-law know each other. "Jiang Yu, the mayor of Zhuanmiao Township, brother and sister Song Shiqin and Song Jinhong of Hanji Township, Jia Ying of Jiu Nuji Township, Zhou Yisheng and Wu Quanliang of Dangji Township."

"As for the articles of association, everyone comes up with the goods to be exchanged. If there is a demand, they can also say it. If two people are interested at the same time, there will be no bidding. The winner will be determined by a cockfight. Brothers will also prepare two cockfighters tomorrow, just in case. needs.”

There are five adult fighting cocks in Zhao Zhen's farm, twenty and a half, and they are taken care of and trained in the field every day. These chickens were specially prepared by Zhao Zhen to cater to Gao Hu's preferences. He didn't expect that they could still be used here.

After listening to what Gao Hu said, Zhao Zhen also made some calculations himself. In addition to the sea salt, peony bone carvings, blue poplar beds, boxwood ornaments, etc. mentioned by Gao Hu, he could bring some samples.

The plan was settled, and Tian Lei had finished delivering 1000 stones of sea salt. Manager Gao Hu accepted it. Gao Hu settled the money and said to Zhao Zhen: "Brother-in-law, the quality of these salts of yours is second to none, they are all of the best quality." Sea salt. This 1000 stone salt is not enough for what I need here for a year, and it will be sold out in at most half a year. If there is more, I will send another 1000 stone, and it will cost 2000 stone every year."

Zhao Zhen agreed and said to Gao Hu with a smile: "Brother, don't worry, I still have a lot of fantasy world. I will send a batch over in a few days." Today's transaction, 1000 stones of salt, earned 1200 yuan. .

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhao Zhen stood up to say goodbye. Gao Hu sent someone to call out Ji Qingwan and others, and sent Zhao Zhen and his wife out of the village.

It was already dark when we returned to Bailiu Village. From a distance, I saw Zhuangzi lighting many torches and making a lot of noise. Zhao Zhen rushed over and found that Lu Zhuocheng was unloading the truck after transporting tea seedlings from Jimo County, Qi State.

Zhao Zhen paid the fare and arranged for the coachman delivering tea seedlings to go down and rest before leaving at dawn tomorrow. Then Lu Zhuocheng was invited to sit in the room.

Zhao Zhen saw that Lu Zhuocheng looked tired and asked, "Lu Sanlang, is this trip going smoothly?"

Lu Zhuocheng said: "Zhao Erlang, everything is fine, just a little late. In addition to 5000 tea seedlings, I asked the seller to send another bag of tea seeds."

As he spoke, Lu Zhuocheng explained all the planting and breeding methods he had heard, and Zhao Zhen also wrote them down carefully. Among the three methods of seed propagation, cutting propagation and division propagation, seed propagation is the least likely to survive, which is why the seller generously gave away a bag of seeds.

After Lu Zhuocheng finished speaking, he handed over a few more pages and said, "Zhao Erlang, these are the precautions for planting, making and brewing Laoshan tea given by the seller. Please keep them."

Zhao Zhen took it and looked at it. The record was quite detailed. With this manuscript, the idea of ​​growing tea by himself was one step closer to reality.

After dinner, Lu Zhuocheng felt a little more energetic. He took out two cans of tea from his baggage, opened the lids of each, and said to Zhao Zhen: "Zhao Erlang, while the tea garden owner was busy raising seedlings, I also made inquiries. The situation of Laoshan green tea.”

"This Laoshan green tea can be picked in three seasons and is divided into spring tea, summer tea and autumn tea. According to the tea making process, it can be divided into curly green tea and flat green tea. In early spring, the tea leaves are smooth in the mouth and have a pleasant fragrance. The output is small and the price is expensive. In late spring, the tea tastes mellow and fragrant, and is more resistant to brewing. In summer, the tea tastes rough and cannot be brewed well, and the quality is the worst. In autumn, the tea leaves are thicker, resistant to brewing, and have a strong aroma, although not as good as spring tea. ,large."

As he spoke, Lu Zhuocheng took out a pinch of green tea from two jars, one curly and one flat, and put them into cups. He picked up the hot water kettle, brewed two cups of tea, and showed off a phoenix with three nods. Brewing techniques.

After Zhao Zhen tasted it, he praised it. After chatting for half an hour, Zhao Zhen persuaded Lu Zhuocheng and sent him to the guest room. Then, Zhao Zhen went to Ji Qingwan's room to rest.

(End of this chapter)