Marvel Sun God

This is a pity. Even though Alexander had traveled from the West to the East until he entered India, he was only a mountain away from China during the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period. At that time, he still could not have access to any more special cooking methods.

Roasted meat and stewed broth are probably all in his life.Vegetables can only be eaten raw, and the same goes for fruits.So even if he is a king, he would never imagine how many changes can be derived from food.

Lao Yu was an eye-opener to him.As a Chinese guest living in the Middle East, a figure who can be regarded as a glutton in China, his research on this aspect is definitely beyond the reach of ordinary people.Even if it is said that those who are born in power and wealth, they may not be comparable to his silly mouth.

There is a copper pot on the shelf with a bright red charcoal fire underneath, and the clear soup that has been cooked on it.

Different from the traditional Donglaishun's water-shabu-shabu method, Lao Yu's method is to use Nile perch bones, beef thigh bones and tilapia vigorously boiled, the flesh and bones are boiled and stewed into a pot of milky white.Then use the sliced ​​pulpy essence to repeatedly absorb impurities.

While stewing in the meat, the soup becomes clear.Finally, add scallions, angelica dahurica, grass fruit, gastrodia, wolfberry and ginger slices, and roll them on the red charcoal, it will directly taste fresh into the bone marrow.In addition, freshly cut lamb meat is rinsed on the soup, dipped in a sesame and olive oil flavored sauce and delivered to the mouth.The taste directly made Alexander, the king who lived with the most taste, couldn't help but sigh at Lao Yu.

"After eating so many modern delicacies, after all, it is the most amazing thing to do in your country. This kind of fascinating taste, even if it is put in my time as a salute to God , They are all more than enough. The golden country in the east is indeed full of magic."

No wonder Alexander felt this way. His greatest ambition in his lifetime was to conquer the end of the world, referring to Eastern China, which was already famous in Greece.

China, already in the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period, had already produced silk, and this kind of fabric that was only produced in the East was passed to the West through a very small number of travellers before the rise of the Silk Road.But even so, the West is still shocked by this extremely delicate fabric.

In the fifth century BC, the Old Testament called it the most beautiful fabric.The statue of Athena in the ancient Greek city of Athens was also covered with silk to represent the infinite reverence of mortals.

Perhaps Westerners have never thought that there will be such exquisite things in the world, and in their beautiful reveries, the East has become a world of countless treasures and gold everywhere.Alexander also launched his own expedition towards the east with this kind of vision.

He has never really set foot in the east he dreamed of.This is probably the biggest regret in his life without regrets.

If someone else said this, he would just listen to it.But Alexander is different, he is a true temperament.So when he heard these words, Lao Yu was shocked, and he started to fight.

"Not as great as you think. To put it bluntly, this matter is actually an inevitable demand for the development of social productive forces."

A plate of lamb meat and a plate of marbled beef were placed, and Old Yu immediately smashed a piece of cabbage into the soup pot and opened the chat box.

"There are only a few ancient civilizations of your time. Egypt, Persia, Greek city-states, Indian countries, and my hometown China. The reason why these different civilizations can rise from their own regions , And become a temporary trend. A large part of the reason is that there are people, and there are enough production methods to ensure that these people survive."

"Farming is definitely the safest way of that era. At the very least, looking back in history from the current point of view, no mature civilization can develop itself without developing farming technology."

"It can be limited by the times, and it is also the development of farming technology. Even if it is the first to adopt farming development methods such as several ancient civilizations, it is impossible to say that hard work alone can satisfy everyone's needs for food and clothing. Farming is restricted. Barren land can’t even feed people, and rich land is often fat in the eyes of many people. For this reason, wars are always inevitable. This is also the most primitive slogan of war. To survive."

"Water and soil?" I thought about most of the wars I had seen in my life.Although most of them have one or other reasons, in the final analysis, the goal is actually to occupy more fertile land and rivers.

Of course, there are other purposes.For example, killing the other man's man and stealing the other's woman.In the final analysis, this is just a way to expand one's civilized population in a disguised form. It is just a different approach with the same effect.

Alexander agrees with Lao Yu's these statements, but he does not understand the connection between this and the social productivity he said.Therefore, in a spirit of shameless questioning, he also put down his chopsticks very simply, and said solemnly.

"I still don't quite understand. Is there any necessary connection between this and what you said?"

"How do you say it?" Looking at Alexander's style, Lao Yu could only put down his chopsticks and became serious.

"War will lead to two situations. One is a long-term confrontation. Under the premise that the opponent cannot be eliminated at all, several of the same forces will form a more embarrassing situation. That is because of their own needs and the long-term fighting. For reasons such as hatred, it is impossible to unilaterally stop the war. Even if it is impossible to carry out an absolute major conflict, there will sometimes be small frictions. And this will affect the country’s production resources, that is, food. A serious challenge. You have experienced wars like this. You should also understand how a group of soldiers who do not produce and consume huge amounts of food will pose a challenge to the country’s economy.”

Alexander nodded. Of course he knew everything about it.In this regard, the Greek city-states are the most vivid example.

Not to mention the weak city-states, but only the rivals of Athens and Sparta.In the long-term confrontation, they all suffered.

Because of the war, Athens has become more and more contradictory with the cities that depend on it.And Sparta planted the hidden dangers of the Black Rolls Uprising.It is not without reason that the two Greek regions were replaced by the up-and-coming Macedonia and Rome.Looking at it now, a large part of the reason is that this stalemate has consumed each other's national strength and has made the pattern of the Greek region more and more complicated.In the end, it made them unable to stop the rise of these rising stars.

That's how Alexander made his fortune.So he sees more thoroughly than anyone else.And because of this thoroughness, he was even more curious about another situation that he said.

"So, what is the other situation?"

"It's unification, my majesty. Take my motherland as an example. In the era near you, seven powerful nations ruled the roost. There were conflicts in the land and blood feuds for generations. To a certain extent, it is possible to repeat the mistakes of Greece. But under the leadership of a king who is no less wise than you, all this is brought to an end."

"A kingdom that eliminated six other opponents in an invincible manner, and included all the land and people under its own authority. Just like you did."

"The vast land provides enough space for the people to grow and grow, and the lack of farming technology can be replaced by more land. The times are advancing, and the yield per mu of grain is also increasing, which in disguise meets the needs of more people. . While stimulating population growth, it also allows more people to invest in this kind of production."

"The most important thing is that a stable political power and rule eliminates the need for the people to frequently transform between two identities, that is, fighters and peasants, and they do not need to fill their hard-earned gains in the war. In the mouth of the bottomless beast. Farming can develop for a long time and steadily, and this also makes the food in the society become extremely rich."

"When everyone’s food and clothing are satisfied in this way, then naturally people begin to pursue other pursuits. It’s not like nowadays. Rich entertainment will take away too much energy. In that era, the best entertainment The way will always be reflected in the aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation."

"Eating is not just eating, but as a skill to study, a pleasant way to experience. Then naturally, this kind of cooking skill that can satisfy human appetite to the greatest extent will be born. So To put it bluntly, this is not because of some magical places in the East. It is that we have the longest history of unity in the world and the longest peaceful and happy years."

"The truth seems to be such a truth, not bad."

Listening to Lao Yu's long talk, Alexander sighed and sighed and expressed his emotions while listening attentively to his insights like a student.

"But I still feel the magic of that land. Don't perfuse me, be old, and don't forget, I am also a king. I know very well what it is like for a king to conquer by war, and more clearly, the king What kind of thing is it to rule your own territory with your wrist. It is not easier than the former, or even more difficult. If you want to let the vast majority of the people who occupy the empire enjoy happiness and get enough food to fill their stomachs, Wearing clothes that can keep warm is not something that ordinary kings can do. Even myself, I didn’t necessarily have this confidence at the time.”

Looking back at the time, he couldn't help but feel stunned.After his death, the huge empire fell apart and fell apart.If you say that he didn't have any foresight before, that would underestimate the wisdom of this king.

"I am good at war, and no one can deny that. But the best scholars around me in governance cannot give me an ideal answer. Ancient Greece, Egypt, and even Persia have never had such a great cause. . Under my command, those proud soldiers, they are willing to follow me faithfully because I can conquer everything in front of me with war, and the benefits of war are enough to fill the greed in each of them. However, there is One question is, when the war cannot go on and there is no more conquerable land in this world, where should I go to satisfy their appetite and ambition?"

"This was the problem that bothered me the most at the time. I could even lose my taste because of him. Fortunately, I don't need to worry about this problem anymore, because fate didn't give me a chance to witness that day. Is this lucky? Old Yu. Or did I miss an opportunity to make myself greater?"

This kind of question is too old to answer.After all, they can't turn time back.But just imagine that a huge empire spanning Europe, Asia and Africa will last for a long time.That might indeed be a radiance in human civilization.

This should be the real light of Western civilization.Unfortunately, it did go out more than two thousand years ago

Chapter 2123: The Homeland Is Difficult to Give Up Your Monarchs

This is not a good direction for chatting.So Lao Yu immediately began to change the subject.

"I want to open a little bit, Your Majesty. After all, you have a new life now, so even if there are any regrets, now there is a chance to remedy it, right?"

Lao Yu's words can be regarded as comforting.Of course, even he himself felt that there was a lack of sincerity in it.However, he didn't care about this, because in this brief but exceptionally harmonious relationship, he had already figured out the nature of the king Alexander.

He is extraordinarily proud, confident and pure.Such a person is accustomed to carrying it on his back, and naturally he does not need anyone to comfort him.Therefore, instead of wasting time to do this kind of useless work, it is better to move the chopsticks too much, so as not to disappoint the reality of the food in front of you.

Although it is a new birth, the body has returned to its most healthy state.But I am used to this middle-aged and elderly lifestyle, and Lao Yu's taste is more inclined to the list.Although there is no substantial basis for health preservation, it is mostly for peace of mind.But after all, you can develop some healthy-looking habits.For example, being a vegetarian, not eating vegetarian dishes if you have meat, has already made Alexander laugh at him many times.

Just ridicule, he still does his own way.After all, if he even had to take care of eating, then the monarch would be too stiff.

Alexander is naturally not such a person. The so-called mockery is more of a closeness.Being old is still special to him.So even if he heard the lack of sincerity in his words, he still accepted his kindness.However, he also raised a new question accordingly.

"This is indeed an opportunity. But, Lao Yu, my friend. Do you really want me to extend my journey to your hometown?"

Hearing this question, Lao Yu's face remained unchanged, but the speed of chewing in his mouth slowed down a bit.Of course, no matter how slow it is, it is just a leaf of vegetable, and it still has to be swallowed in the stomach.After finishing this series of eating actions, he shook his head and said frankly.

"Of course not. Because anyway, that's my hometown."

"Of course I am a person who left my hometown because of some changes, but this is not the reason for me to bring the war to my hometown. You know, anyone with a little conscience shouldn't have such thoughts. Because it's like It’s the lesson that children don’t resent their parents, even if they really did something wrong, can you still deny the parents who gave birth to you?"

"Maybe some people will do this without much hesitation. But I know myself, even if I kill me, I can't do it. So, Your Majesty, if you really want to get there If you do, please forgive me, I'm afraid I will have to go against your wishes."

"Old Yu, my friend, you shouldn't say these things."

Facing Lao Yu's frankness, Alexander also became helpless.

"Even if you really have such an idea in your heart, can't you just keep it in your heart and say something nice to me? I am a king after all, and disobeying a king face to face is really not the work of a wise man.

"It's really not smart." Haha smiled, Lao Yu's face was two points of embarrassment, but after all, he still looked open.He didn't feel that he should have anything to hide, after all, he believed that what he did was from his heart and from righteousness.This kind of mind has nothing to say to others.So naturally, he is not willing to do this kind of different sets of people.