The story of the struggle of the poor girl who crossed

Chapter 87 Admiration
Zhao Ying and her mother, Aunt Zhao, who lived next door, also offered to help.

Aunt Zhao was in charge of killing chickens and ducks, Zhao Ying was in charge of packing the vegetables, radishes and mushrooms, and Chen Dong was in charge of chopping the stuffing.After the three packed up, they voluntarily and consciously left the kitchen, leaving Maixiang there alone.

Mai Xiang didn't keep her, let alone teach them how to make dumplings. After all, Yingkelai's Northwest head office hasn't opened yet. If the making of dumplings is leaked at this time, and someone who wants to open a dumpling restaurant first, then there is still Yingke What's the matter?

Therefore, before welcoming customers to the Northwest Headquarters, the making of dumplings must be kept secret.

Mai Xiang and Bread Dumplings had been busy for two full hours before making about [-] dumplings.And I asked Aunt Zhao to stay at her house to help steam hundreds of steamed buns and cook a big pot of rice.

Soldiers in the barracks come from all corners of the country, some like to eat pasta, some like to eat rice.In the barracks, everyone ate from big pots, and the cooks ate whatever they wanted.Today, since it is a thank you meal, it is natural to be fully prepared, so as to appear sincere.

In her own kitchen, Mai Xiang boiled a large pot of chicken soup with mushrooms, made a dish of stuffed duck with rice wine, a dish of vinegared Chinese cabbage, and a dish of shredded radish with lean meat.

Three dishes and one soup, the staple food is dumplings, rice and steamed buns.Dumplings are divided into leek pork dumplings, cabbage pork dumplings and radish pork dumplings.

The General Banner, Xiao Banner, Captain and their families who had made friends with Zhao Yan, as well as Zhao Yan's personal soldiers, and the soldiers who helped work yesterday, all came.In the huge hall, several tables were set up.In addition, two tables were set up in Zhao's house next door to entertain women and children.

As the host, Mai Xiang sat at the table with Zhao Yan and warmly greeted the guests.

Everyone had a great time eating this meal.

Zhao Yan sighed and said: "Lieutenant Liang, did you spend a lot of money today? In the future, don't treat guests like this again. You only pay five taels of silver a month. If you treat guests like this, you will not have a copper coin left at the end of the month." .

Mai Xiang waved her hand: "It doesn't matter, I don't live on salary. I used to drive here in my hometown and earned a lot of money. Treating guests like this, once or twice a month, can still eat me up!"

I briefly mentioned to everyone how my family got rich when I was in my hometown.The implication is that in the northwest, her family can also work hard to get rich.

Zhao Yan couldn't help laughing and said: "Wow, you are quite rich, and you are so young, you are amazing!"

Mai Xiang: "Actually, the Northwest has great potential for development. There is no need for our army to only grow food crops. We can also vigorously develop the breeding industry. The most important thing here is land. I know a kind of pasture called alfalfa. , can adapt to various types of climate and soil environment, cattle, sheep and pigs are very fond of eating. The regeneration ability is also very strong, and it can grow quickly after harvesting.

It can also be cut off and dried in the sun, and kept in winter to feed livestock. It can be cut many times a year.Moreover, alfalfa is also a good crop for barren fields, which can improve the soil and provide soil fertility.In winter, livestock can grow a lot of fat after eating alfalfa powder, which can help them survive the cold winter smoothly.

Before coming here, I collected a lot of alfalfa seeds.After the fields at home are reclaimed, I will plant them on a large scale.When there are new seeds, I will give them priority to the folks in Luhuawan and the Lushan Guard.If the general thinks it is necessary, he can send someone to buy it! "

As soon as Zhao Yan heard it, he immediately became very interested: "Okay, your proposal is good! I agree, I will order alfalfa seeds with you, as much as you want! Tomorrow, I will send people to reclaim wasteland and build A big ranch."

Mai Xiang: "You can also use the low-lying and extremely barren areas to dig fish ponds to raise fish and ducks. Unfortunately, this is in the northwest. Otherwise, you can also grow lotus roots and aquatic vegetables in fish ponds. However, you can raise them in fish ponds. Water lotus is used to feed pigs. If the guards raise dozens of pigs, the problem of soldiers eating meat can be solved!"

If the soldiers here want to eat meat, they can only rely on everyone to go hunting in the mountains. The animals in the nearby mountains were frightened by the soldiers and ran to hide in the deep mountains.It is not so easy to catch a wild boar. Even if you catch a dozen of pheasants and hares, it is not enough to fit your teeth.In comparison, there are so many people in the barracks, and they are all rough men.

The people present couldn't help but be full of brilliance and anticipation after hearing this.

Zhao Yan nodded vigorously: "Okay, your idea is good! Lieutenant Liang, if you have any good ideas in the future, don't hide them! We are all rough men, careless people, and have no brains. You are so flexible!"

Mai Xiang: "Okay, if I have any good ideas in the future, I will report them to the general as soon as possible. By the way, I have a good idea, which can reduce the wear and tear of military horses. In addition, it can also make the soldiers sit more comfortably when riding on horseback. Be more stable and improve the combat effectiveness of the cavalry!"

When Zhao Yan heard this, he stood up suddenly, looked at Mai Xiang with piercing eyes, and smiled expectantly on his face: "Mai Xiang, you are really my lucky star, the lucky star of the soldiers in the Northwest, and the great hero of Rongguo." Saviour!"

He wished he could hear Mai Xiang's idea right away.

However, he also knew that there were too many people here, so it was not the time to talk about these things.He decided to ask Mai Xiang after everyone left.

So, he waved his hand: "Okay, I've eaten and drank enough, and it's getting late at night. Let's all go away, and we have to reclaim wasteland tomorrow!"

As soon as everyone heard this, they all knew that he was going to have a secret conversation with Mai Xiang, so they all left quickly.Mai Xiang's three soldiers consciously assigned tasks. One patrolled outside the door, and the two guarded the courtyard to prevent eavesdropping or assassination.

Zhao Ying and Aunt Zhao were about to leave, so Mai Xiang said, "Madam, Xiaoying, you can stay and listen, as long as you don't say anything!" What is the relationship with Zhao Yan?

The two looked at Zhao Yan.

Zhao Yan said: "In that case, you should stay!" He also knew that Mai Xiang was scruples.Rumors can kill people invisible.

Mai Xiang took a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, drew a horseshoe on the picture, and explained patiently: "This is called a horseshoe, and it can also be called a horseshoe. It is nailed to the horse's feet and can protect the horse's feet. This is the same as wearing a pair of shoes, the feet are not easy to wear and hurt, so the rate of horse attrition will be much smaller!"

"Wow, it's so wonderful! Hey, why didn't I think of it before? Lieutenant Liang, you are so ingenious, knowledgeable and wise! No wonder, you can make a crossbow with five bursts and ten bursts. Come out, you are truly the priceless treasure of Rongguo!"

Zhao Yan praised without hesitation, looking at her with more admiration and admiration.

Mrs. Zhao was also amazed, full of infinite admiration for this girl who was only two years older than her own daughter.

Zhao Ying looked at Mai Xiang with piercing eyes, just like those super fans in the later generations, who worshiped idols with five bodies.From then on, she obeyed Mai Xiangna unconditionally, helped and supported him unconditionally.

Mai Xiang drew a picture of a saddle and stirrup again, and explained: "A saddle is a seat made of a wooden frame wrapped in leather, stuffed with soft stuff, shaped to fit the rider's buttocks, and protruding both front and back. Stirrups It is a pair of footrests hanging on both sides of the saddle, which are used by the rider to step on the horse when riding and riding. The function of the stirrup is not only to help people get on the horse, but more importantly, to support the rider's body when riding feet in order to maximize the riding advantages while effectively protecting the rider's safety.

With these two things, no matter how fast the horse runs, the rider will not easily fall to the ground.In this way, the running speed can be increased and the combat effectiveness of the cavalry can be improved.Then put horseshoes on the horse, and the combat effectiveness of the horse will be greatly improved! "

"Wow! Wow!" Zhao Yan's heart was ups and downs, his face was full of excitement, and he said with great pride and pride: "Mai Xiang, tomorrow I will bring your drawings and go to the governor. I have the support of adults." , horseshoes, saddles and stirrups can be produced quickly and promoted quickly!"

The Governor's Mansion has a very good team of blacksmiths who are responsible for making weapons.In the Lushan Guardhouse, there is only one blacksmith now, and his level is very ordinary, which is far behind the blacksmith in the Governor's Mansion.Besides, Lushan Weisuo is also short of iron and leather.In order to make these things come out quickly, there is no other way but to ask the governor for help.

Mai Xiang nodded: "It's fine for the general to make the decision, I have no objection!"

Seeing that her husband was so excited, Mrs. Zhao laughed quickly and said, "Lieutenant Liang, based on your current achievements, maybe you can become the deputy thousand householder of the Lushan Guard in the future!"

Hearing his wife's words, Zhao Yan couldn't help but his eyes brightened: "Well, judging from the merits made by Lieutenant Liang, it is not too much to be a general of the third rank! Madame reminded me well, the deputy commander of Lushan Guards I will fight for Lieutenant Liang to the Governor-General!"

Zhao Ying smiled admiringly, and looked at Mai Xiang with starry eyes.

Early the next morning, Zhao Yan delivered the drawings of the saddle, stirrup and horseshoe to the Northwest Governor.

When the governor saw it, he immediately grinned happily: "Okay, this Liang Moju is really a woman! Let me tell you, if these three things are really useful, the deputy Qianhu of the Lushan Guard will It must be her! You go back and tell her, let her work hard, and strive to become the first female general in Rongguo!"

From the generals of the fourth rank, although the governor of the Northwest has no right to appoint, he can submit proposals.Under normal circumstances, the governor's proposal will be approved by the Minister of War and the emperor.

Besides, I believe that the emperor will never be stingy if he shoots the crossbow five times and ten times in a row, and gives Mai Xiang a general from the fourth rank.With the addition of saddles, stirrups and horseshoes, not to mention the generals of the fourth rank, even the generals of the third rank, the emperor would probably be willing.

General Fang and the second prince will definitely promote it and speak well for Mai Xiang.As for Situ Changfeng, needless to say.

Beijing.

Situ Changfeng presented the ten-shot crossbow, design drawings and explanatory books to the second prince.The second prince was overjoyed, and dedicated it to the emperor in the morning court the next day.

The emperor was overjoyed and laughed happily: "Okay, this shows that our Rongguo is favored by God. A little girl in our Rongguo has such abilities. How can Rongguo not prosper?! Haha, okay, Very good! This little girl, I want a big reward!"

After retiring from the court, the emperor left the second prince behind, and the imperial study room spoke.

(End of this chapter)