Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 241 Winter Vegetables
After the family had lunch, Zhao Zhen took Ji Qingwan and the other three to their father Zhao Jin's place. When his mother Li E saw them, she left her business and chatted with Ji Qingwan and the other three in the back.

Zhao Jin hadn't seen Zhao Zhen for a while, so he made some arrangements, left the butchers to sell meat in the front, and went into the back hall. The two of them couldn't help but ask Zhao Zhen how he was doing these days.

Zhao Zhen briefly explained it, and Ji Minghan and Ji Mingdan listened and said it was a pity. Ever since they followed Zhao Zhen to the world of [Qingshui Wanglun], they seemed to have an inexplicable urge for war and always wanted to lead troops to the battlefield.

Ji Qingwan scolded: "Minghan, Mingdan, the battlefield is not a joke."

Ji Minghan and Ji Mingdan looked at each other, stuck out their tongues, and said in unison: "Sister, we went to the battlefield and got a level up when we came back. I wonder if the female warrior profession is suitable for fighting on the battlefield."

Zhao Zhen said, "Madam, the Fantasy World has recruited a new hero, named Shi Xiu, who is a knight-errant by profession. He has also worked as a private trader, a woodcutter, and a butcher. He is now at level 4, level 6. According to him, his knight-errant profession is all because he can't stand injustice and fight for justice everywhere."

"What he said is exactly what the county school teacher said, that occupations are consistent with daily life. Are you two thinking the wrong way? Female knights are not military commanders, they are similar to knights, and fighting for justice and chivalry can advance faster than going to the battlefield."

Ji Minghan sighed and said, "My husband, there is no place for us two to be chivalrous. You see, most of the children of noble families are ambitious. There are a few unfilial descendants. They are either sent to the Imperial College in the capital early and strictly disciplined. Or they go to the border with their fathers and are taken with them to be disciplined. Although there are professional thieves and road bullies, everyone in the county follows the rules and is afraid of being sent to the border."

"We dare not go deep into the mountains and wilderness. We will not encounter fraud and deception, and there is no place for us to be chivalrous. My father said that heroes break the law with force, so we should go to the border, which is much more chaotic than here. However, we are only level 1 of the first stage. If we go there, let alone be chivalrous, we will be good if we can protect ourselves."

"It has always been common for knights to become military commanders, and that's what we two plan to do. In the future, we can help our husbands lead the troops. My two sisters are currently learning martial arts from Wang Wang, and we are working better with the three Black Ants."

Zhao Zhen said: "It's a good thing that you two are interested. When it comes to martial arts, one relies on talent and the other on hard work. Since I took office, I have learned martial arts from the heroes of the fantasy world, and I have made a lot of progress compared to when I was in the academy."

Zhao Jin said: "I am a professional. Although I have been recruited, I was mostly doing odd jobs. I have never been on the battlefield. But the battlefield is dangerous and the swords are merciless. You should also be more careful."

Zhao Zhen said, "Father is right. On the battlefield, the generals who lead the charge are not necessarily as strong as ten thousand men, but it is not an exaggeration to say that one man is worth a hundred. Nowadays, most of the warriors in the army lead the charge. I am only in the center of the army and have many guards, so I am relatively safe."

Zhao Zhen said, "We only spent two days on the battlefield fighting Zhujiazhuang this time. The rest was preparation before the war and handling the aftermath. Now that an enemy has escaped, we have found out where he went. We will deal with him when we return."

"This time, the attack on Zhujiazhuang was so smooth because we had a plan to destroy the alliance of the three villages. However, the other two villages are too powerful, although we have taken measures to weaken their influence. Now my son wants to take in a wife and concubine to appease the people there. This person is called [Yi Zhang Qing] Hu Sanniang, and her martial arts are very strong."

Zhao Jin and Li E looked at Ji Qingwan and said, "Erlang, why are you so affectionate? When you were in the county school, I never saw you have a good female classmate."

Ji Qingwan chuckled and said, "Father, mother, my husband has already told my sisters and I about this. My four sisters have no objection. After all, it is a marriage alliance, which will bring many benefits to my husband's fantasy world."

Li E said: "Even so, it is still too much."

Ji Xuan said, "Mother, my husband has already taken over a county, so he will inevitably form alliances. My sisters and I have seen a lot of this since we were young, and the royal family also has many marriages."

Li E nodded at Zhao Zhen and said no more.

When Zhao Zhen saw this, he quickly said, "Mother, I got some willow berries in the fantasy world. They can strengthen your physique, so I sent some to you today."

Zhao Jin heard this and said, "I've been eating dried vegetables all winter, so I've been thinking about getting some fresh vegetables these days." Li E said, "This is a spiritual item. Can it be the same as the one you bought in the market?"

Zhao Jin said: "Having said that, it's always better to eat something fresh than dried."

Li E asked, "Aren't there radishes?"

"Wouldn't you get tired of eating it every day?" Zhao Jin said.

Li E turned to Ji Qingwan and said, "Qingwan, was it the same before you got married?"

Ji Qingwan said, "In winter, the royal family mainly eats dried and pickled vegetables. In recent years, I heard that they have found cabbage from other places. This vegetable, like radish, can be stored in cellars and eaten all winter. I thought that I should ask the royal family for some seeds this year so that I can have vegetables to eat in the winter."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "I wonder where this came from? If this is true, the winter will be much better in the future."

Ji Xuan said, "My husband, let's not talk about cabbage. There is another thing in the palace. In winter, move the leek roots and hide them in the shade of the house. Add horse manure to the leek roots. They will grow when they are warm and can be as tall as a foot. They are not exposed to the wind or the sun. Their leaves turn yellow and are tender. They are called leek yellow."

"Unfortunately, it takes a lot of time and effort to grow, so it's naturally expensive. At home, I only eat it three or five times a winter."

Ji Qingwan also said: "Many noble families grow winter vegetables, mostly yellow sprouts and chives. I have also seen people growing peonies and cucumbers."

Zhao Zhen asked: "How can we grow crops in winter?"

Ji Qingwan said, "My husband, since I planted flowers and trees in the fantasy world, I have paid more attention to winter planting. These unseasonal vegetables and flowers are all grown in the fire-burning kang in the rich room's cellar. With the fire-burning kang in the cellar, in the dead of winter, not only are there endless yellow sprouts and chives, but also other flowers and fruits."

Zhao Zhen said, "I see. There is a hot spring cave in my fantasy world. It is warm as spring even in winter. If I can get some good soil, I can grow some vegetables in winter. Then my family will not lack these fresh vegetables in winter."

Ji Qingwan said, "My husband, I have seen a kind of vegetable in "Shan Jia Qing Gong". Soak black beans in water, expose them to the sun until they sprout, put bran in a pot, cover with sand and plant the beans, press them with a board, cover them with a bucket when they grow tall, and dry them in the sun in the morning. You want them to be even and not be damaged by the wind and sun."

Zhao Zhen said: "I've made a note of it."

The family chatted for a long time until the eldest brother Zhao Xiang came back from work and the family had dinner together.

Looking at the willow mulberry in front of him, Zhao Xiang asked a few questions. When he heard that it was sent by Zhao Zhen, he said, "Erlang is really capable. I have also benefited a lot from it."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said with a smile: "Brother, this is not worth it. I wonder if my elder brother and his wife are pregnant?"

After hearing this, everyone made a few jokes.

(End of this chapter)