The control group of the ancient heroine

It's already mid-June, and Aunt Fan hasn't arrived yet. If Aunt Fan's hometown is far away, Yang Haiyan might not send anyone there, but Aunt Fan's hometown is in the next county. They lived together for two years, and Aunt Fan performed very well during her work, so Yang Haiyan still cared about her, so she sent Meng Ping to a neighboring county to check the situation.

Meng Ping, who went to check the situation, did not come back soon. Manager Chi from the capital had already left, and Wei Ting took people from the Ministry of Industry to live in the Beast Taoist Temple. The Beast Taoist Temple was originally very dilapidated, but the Taoist Temple is not the same, and the design inside was carefully thought out. When King Liang built the Taoist Temple, he also put a lot of thought into it. After all, he was not the same. 놚The place where you live.

The Beast Taoist Temple has been renovated, so Wei Ting moved there with people from the Ministry of Works because they went to study fire medicine.

The entire beast was sealed by Qin Fang, and all the soldiers from the eastern suburbs military camp moved there. Not only the soldiers, but also the suppression of the county government. After all, the military camp in the eastern suburbs is relatively small and cannot be surrounded by just a few soldiers.

At the same time, Qin Fang was at the Beast Taoist Temple almost every day. In the emperor's private letter, he was ordered to monitor the people in the Ministry of Works to prevent them from leaking information about the pyrotechnics.

Therefore, although Qin Fang is not busy at the Beast Taoist Temple every day, he still patrols every day.

The inverted chain man moved away from the Beast Taoist Temple and moved to the General's Mansion. The general's mansion is so big that it's easy to clear out a whole courtyard and place people in chains there.

Because Manager Chi left, Wei Ting also moved to the Beast Taoist Temple. As for the children at home, Qin Shou went to the academy every day, and Qin Siya and Meng Qiu went to learn female embroidery every day. Even if they embroidered things, they would still be in the master's workshop. , so Yang Haiyan was still very empty for a while. She would embroider things every day to improve her embroidery skills, and then make trousers for Qin Fang, especially close-fitting trousers, which Qin Fang rarely wore. Ancient cloth was not as strong as modern cloth, so it was most easily broken.

However, in the next two days, she was in the mood to do it. The sweet potatoes had already been purchased in large quantities. She called Aunt Lian to come with her, and the two of them started to think about potato flour and sweet potato flour in their own yard. Affection. Yang Haiyan has never made potato flour or sweet potato flour, but she still has some common sense.

Regardless of potato flour or sweet potato flour, the potatoes and sweet potatoes are cut into pieces, and then the potatoes and sweet potatoes are grated with a stone mill. The starch flowing out of them is the portion of sweet potato flour. However, for a light powder, you still need to stir it with water and wait for the starch to precipitate.

Early this morning, Aunt Lian went to observe the potato flour and sweet potato flour they secretly made. When she saw a bucket of potato flour and a bucket of sweet potato flour really settling, Aunt Lian hurriedly went to find Yang Haiyan: "Xiang Haiyan Jun, Xiangjun...늅success..."

Yang Haiyan was having breakfast. When she heard Aunt Lian's words, she immediately put down her bowl and chopsticks and said with some interest: "Go and have a look."

The master and servant went to the room where the potato starch and sweet potato starch were kept. They saw that the potato starch and sweet potato starch had sunk and there was water on it. Yang Haiyan said: "Aunt Lian, let's pour the water, and then take the meat outside to dry in the sun. Wait until it is half dry before pouring it back. Wait until it is completely dry and then mash it. Then "It's powdery, but I don't know how it tastes." Of course she knows it tastes good, but what can I say?

After hearing this, Aunt Lian praised: "Xiangjun, you are so smart. Xiangjun, what do you think, can potatoes and sweet potatoes be used to make flour?"

Yang Haiyan said: "It's not like I just suddenly thought of it. I was thinking, wheat, corn, etc. can be ground into flour, and potatoes and sweet potatoes also taste like flour, so I think they can also be ground into flour. Wait. After we ground the powder, I saw something sticky, so I remembered that saltpeter can be used repeatedly in making ice. The emperor wrote a letter and rewarded us with two kilograms of saltpeter, and also told the general that saltpeter can be used repeatedly. 뀪Reuse. 놙놚The saltpeter dissolved in the water will be boiled out. So I think the powder and water are mixed together, and then the powder and water can be separated? I thought of trying something like this.”

You can't say what you think about the credit. It happened that the emperor was grateful for Qin Fang's contribution, and he also knew that the imperial edict of Qin Fang's mother and grandma Qin was not equal to Qin Fang's contribution, so the emperor asked him to send a letter from Manager Chi. , which proves that saltpeter can be used repeatedly.

So, it makes sense for her to attribute the inspiration for making potato flour and sweet potato flour to the emperor.

However, through this incident, Yang Haiyan once again realized the wisdom of the ancients. Fire medicine and saltpeter were used repeatedly. In just a few days, the ancients immediately thought of it. No wonder the ancients' poems at the age of three were simply impossible in modern times.

Aunt Lian didn't know that saltpeter could be used to make ice again and again. When she heard what Yang Haiyan said, and what the emperor said, she immediately felt that the master's family was incredible. The general must have been favored by the emperor, otherwise the emperor would Nor will they be notified of this matter.

The emperor told Qin Fang about this matter. He indeed had no intention of telling anyone else. Now that Qiguo's treasury was somewhat lacking, the emperor's plan to do business was to sell ice, so this matter would not be disclosed to others. . Furthermore, if it is revealed that saltpeter can be used to make ice, the aristocratic family will look for saltpeter. Saltpeter is very important to the court, and the emperor does not want the aristocratic family to search for saltpeter.

However, if the emperor sells ice, the price will naturally be cheap, and he will set it at a price that ordinary people with surnames can afford. Anyway, saltpeter can be used repeatedly, and no matter how low the price is, it is still profitable for the emperor. If a country wants to develop, money is essential. The emperor is not yet over thirty, so he is naturally very ambitious.

The emperor could tell Qin Fang that one of the saltpeter mines was discovered by Qin Fang and the other was discovered by Yang Haiyan who made ice from saltpeter. He was also worried that the Qin family would use saltpeter to make ice and waste the saltpeter. So the best way to tell him was to use saltpeter repeatedly. OK

After two days, the potato flour and sweet potato flour were half dry. Yang Haiyan asked Aunt Lian to pour the potato flour and sweet potato flour out of the barrel and let it dry in the sun. The weather in June was very hot, and the potato starch and sweet potato starch were completely dry within two days of being exposed to the sun. In about seven days, the potato flour and sweet potato flour are ready.

Seeing the white potato flour and sweet potato flour, Grandma Lian and Aunt Yu were very excited. After all, Aunt Lian made it with her own hands, and Aunt Yu had been guarding the courtyard door to prevent others from coming in.

Aunt Lian: "Xiang Jun, I am really a fan." With the arrival of the imperial decree of Yang Haiyan's canonization, Aunt Lian led the family to change the name from Mrs. Yang Haiyan to Xiang Jun. However, in the eyes of uninformed people, they would not think of Xiangjun as her title, but as her name.

Yang Haiyan smiled and said: "How about just vermicelli? Crush some vermicelli and we will make vermicelli for today."

Aunt Lian said: "How about asking Kun Zhang to do it?"

Yang Haiyan said: "No, we will cook it in the kitchen in the yard. I will tell you what you want and I will do it."

Aunt Lian hurriedly said: "No, no, no, let the old slave do it. The country monarch has a noble status, so there is no reason why he should be asked to cook."

When it comes to noble status, Yang Haiyan doesn't think so, but being a third-grade rural minister has the advantage of being more realistic. Her current salary is two hundred and eighty taels of silver per month, which is not the same as that of a third-grade official in Qiguo. Salary, and because of her title, she does not have to follow her husband's orders, so she does not need to take half of the salary of an official, so she will be really good.

Yang Haiyan said: "I only make it once in a while. The potato flour and sweet potato flour are just right. I want to wait for the general to come back from get off work and cook it myself for her to eat, but I haven't made it before. No, first Study for a while."

Speaking of this, Grandma Lian is really happy because the relationship between the host and her husband is good. Now that Xiangjun is doing something for the general, she will naturally not object: "Then I will prepare the necessary things."

Yang Haiyan: "It's done. Auntie Yu will help me taste it. If it doesn't taste good, you have to tell me honestly."

Aunt Lian joked: "Xiang Jun is the smartest person I have ever met. He can definitely do it well."

Yang Haiyan: "Just flatter me as hard as you can."

Aunt Lian smiled and went to prepare things.

Yang Haiyan made fried potato noodles and sweet potato jelly noodles. This was not her first time doing it in real life, so she was quite stable in the kitchen. After it was done, she, Aunt Lian, and Aunt Yu all filled up a bowl. Because there were two kinds of powder, one bowl of each kind, so the total amount was two bowls, which was enough. of.

Aunt Lian ate fried potato powder first. When Xiangjun was making it, she felt it was fragrant. She drank it after a while. It tasted really fragrant. And the taste of potato vermicelli is completely different from the taste of noodles. She ate a piece of fried potato noodles and a piece of sweet potato cold vermicelli. She couldn't help but said: "Xiangjun, your craftsmanship is really good."

Even Aunt Yu, who has always been good at cooking and doesn't talk much, couldn't help but say: "Xiangjun's cooking is delicious."

Yang Haiyan still has some confidence in her cooking skills. After all, she has lived alone for more than ten years. How can she take care of herself without basic cooking skills? I can't compare with a good chef, but I was happy to be praised by Aunt Lian.

Yang Haiyan said: "The more ingredients you put in, the more delicious it will be. When the general comes in the evening, I will help her cook it, so that the kitchen does not have to prepare our meals at night."

Aunt Lian: "I'll talk to you later."

Because there are many courtyards in the General's Mansion, the inner courtyards are clearly divided, so Qin Shou did not accompany them to eat anymore. Qin Shou is already thirteen years old, and it is not good to come to his sister-in-law's yard to eat all the time. Qin Siya is also ten years old, and Yang Haiyan has a wife who looks after the yard and a maid who serves her. So on weekdays, the maid will go to the kitchen to get her meals.

So Yang Haiyan and Qin Fang had dinner for two people. Qin Fang came back at the usual time and entered the yard. When he saw Aunt Yu guarding the door, he asked, "What did Yan Yan do today?" He didn't want to ask further. At the end of the day, I want to understand my daughter-in-law and care about my daughter-in-law.

뀪Go to Aunt Yu's house for a walk, embroidery, etc. But today Aunt Yu is a bit mysterious: "You can't tell the general what Xiang Jun did today. The general will know later." Just make potato starch and sweet potato starch. Yang Haiyan also hid Qin Fang's love for her and wanted to give him a surprise.

This aroused Qin Fang's curiosity. You must know that Aunt Yu is a strict person. She usually can't say more than ten sentences, and what she says is only unless necessary. It's really hard to be like this now. Make people satisfied. Qin Fang thought about what Yan Yan was doing today to make Aunt Yu say this.

Since Qin Fang was curious, he didn't ask Aunt Yu and went in to look for Yang Haiyan. As a result, he didn't find her in the yard. There were no other servants in Yang Haiyan's yard, only Aunt Lian and Aunt Yu. Aunt Yu was responsible for hygiene, and Aunt Lian was responsible for other things. There were not many things, so she didn't hire servants. Moreover, she didn't like too many people walking around in her private space.

Without looking for Yang Haiyan, Qin Fang went to Aunt Yu: "Aunt Yu, where is Yanyan?"

Aunt Yu said: "Xiangjun is in the small kitchen."

Even if there was a small kitchen in the yard, it was in a corner to avoid some smells from spreading everywhere, so Qin Fang didn't look for Yang Haiyan in the right place, and he didn't think she was in the small kitchen.

When Aunt Yu said that Yang Haiyan was in the small kitchen, Qin Fang thought she might be making something, after all, his wife would occasionally make snacks. However, Aunt Yu said that his wife would give him a surprise. Suddenly, Qin Fang understood that it was his wife who cooked for him.

It wasn't a surprise, but Qin Fang was still very happy that she cooked for him personally.

Qin Fang came to the kitchen and saw Yang Haiyan busy inside, and Nanny Lian was helping her. Qin Fang walked in lightly. Maybe Yang Haiyan and Nanny Lian were too involved and didn't notice Qin Fang coming in. Nanny Lian was about to observe the fire. When she turned around, she looked at Qin Fang and said hurriedly, "Hello, General."

Yang Haiyan turned around and looked at Qin Fang and smiled, "Are you here?" It was different from the feeling he had when she called him husband tenderly before. Now it was just a simple word, and he could feel her tenderness in it.

Qin Fang couldn't help but smile: "Well, what are you doing now?"

Yang Haiyan said: "Making noodles, noodles with different flavors made of two kinds of flour. I thought that you have a good appetite and you can eat two plates."

Qin Fang hurriedly said: "I can eat it. You really surprised me." Aunt Yu said that she wanted to give herself a surprise, so she should be happy if she said so. Qin Fang thought very cooperatively.

Yang Haiyan smiled again after hearing this: "Then you go to the hall and wait. I will bring it over when you are ready."

Qin Fang said: "No, is there anything I can help you with?" They usually get along only at night. Because of the situation of sulfur mines and saltpeter mines, even if he has a day off every month, he is in the Beast Taoist Temple. He was happy to be alone for a while.

Yang Haiyan said, "I'll be there soon. Nanny Lian will help me. I don't need you."

Qin Fang looked at Nanny Lian.

Nanny Lian hurriedly said, "My dear, I feel a little uncomfortable in my stomach. I want to go to the toilet."

Qin Fang gave Nanny Lian an appreciative look, "Go ahead, take your time. Don't worry. I'm here."

Nanny Lian didn't wait for Yang Haiyan to speak. She bowed to Qin Fang and went out.

Yang Haiyan was really at a loss for words: "What's the point of staying in the kitchen? You've been busy all day, why don't you take a rest? We'll have dinner soon."

Qin Fang: "With you, it doesn't matter where you are."

Yang Haiyan's mouth curled up unconsciously: "You are so good at talking, you should eat more today."

Qin Fang couldn't help laughing, and he was happy to see her happy.

Nanny Lian didn't go anywhere, she was just in front. When a man wanted to be alone with a woman, she would naturally leave with a clear mind. When Yang Haiyan's noodles were ready, Nanny Lian went in to help.

There were only Qin Fang and Yang Haiyan in the dining hall, and they didn't need anyone to serve them when they ate, they just ate by themselves. In addition to the fried potato noodles and sweet potato cold noodles, there are several side dishes. The noodles and dishes are fragrant and make people's appetites whet.

Qin Fang is absolutely focused when he eats, and when you see him eating, your appetite will be particularly good, because he eats mouthful by mouthful, and he eats a lot. When they were at the border before, they trained and did eat a lot, but now, he still eats a lot. Climbing up and down every day is also a physical exercise.

After eating a few bites, Qin Fang found something strange: "This noodle is different from the noodles I usually eat."

Yang Haiyan said, highlighting the point. "Is this noodle delicious?"

Even if Qin Fang had no requirements for food, he had eaten a lot of delicious food in the past two years, so his mouth was a bit picky. But no matter whether it was delicious or not, as long as it filled his stomach, he would eat it. "Delicious, a little chewy, relatively..."

Yang Haiyan continued his question: "Relatively chewy, right?"

Qin Fang blinked and didn't understand. But even if he didn't understand, it didn't affect his speed of eating.

Yang Haiyan explained: "It means a little chewy."

Qin Fang nodded: "Yes, yes, it's delicious, wife, your food is better than the cook's." And then there was nothing else.

Yang Haiyan knew that he didn't understand the ingredients, so she brought it up herself: "What do you think of the flour used for this noodle? It's not made of the old flour, but the new flour that Aunt Lian and I have researched."

Qin Fang paused. He always only cared about eating and didn't ask about the ingredients of the food. To be honest, he didn't understand it either. However, when he heard his wife say that this was the flour she had just researched, he was shocked. "Is this made from new flour?" Then, he thought about Aunt Yu's words, and it turned out that this was the surprise Aunt Yu was talking about. "Wife, are you researching flour too? Isn't flour made directly from rice grains and wheat?"

Yang Haiyan said: "In the past, the flour we ate was ground from 꺶 wheat and 냫 rice grains, but now the noodles you eat are made from potatoes and sweet potatoes."

Can potatoes and sweet potatoes be made into flour? Qin Fang didn't care about eating: "Making flour from potatoes and sweet potatoes? I see you haven't done anything for a few days, so it shouldn't be difficult to make flour from potatoes and sweet potatoes, right?" Speaking of this, Qin Fang asked again I remembered something, "Yunxiang County has a lot of land, a population, and a lot of food to eat. In this way, if there is a lot of land to grow potatoes and sweet potatoes, then the potatoes and sweet potatoes can be made into flour and used Wouldn’t it be possible to sell it elsewhere to solve the problem of excess food in Yunxiang County?”

Among the grains, sweet potatoes and potatoes are cheap and are eaten by the old people. Therefore, the old people in Yunxiang County will not sell them because the round trip costs money and is heavy. I don’t know if I sell it. Therefore, many people with the surname surname have more and more dried sweet potatoes in their homes. This is the reason. But now, if potatoes and sweet potatoes are used to make flour, they are different. No matter whether they are old or wealthy, they will buy flour, and it is more expensive than rice. Furthermore, flour is lighter than potatoes and sweet potatoes. .

Yang Haiyan didn't think about it. Qin Fang suddenly thought about this: "It is indeed a solution. I originally thought that since potatoes and sweet potatoes can really be made into flour, then we can purchase potatoes and sweet potatoes ourselves and make flour ourselves. But now that I think about it, it’s not appropriate to do this nationwide. We can only sell it in limited quantities and in limited places. It would be better if we promote it nationwide. , I want to be alone."

Qin Fang 뀞 understood: "A person from Du꺶?"

Yang Haiyan said: "No, if the popularity of potatoes and sweet potatoes for making flour is promoted across the country, it may not be a good sentiment for the people of Dujiang. I want to find someone with a higher position and more authority."

Qin Fang jumped: "You're not talking about the emperor, are you?" Qin Fang thinks it's incredible. Isn't her daughter-in-law too courageous? He actually struck the emperor with his will.

Yang Haiyan is a person who knows the script. Putting aside the matter of establishing the crown prince, the current emperor is a good emperor for the country and the people. Moreover, if she mentioned the emperor, she intended to have a patent for potato flour and sweet potato flour like modern times. In other words, people from other places are prohibited from making potato flour and sweet potato flour, whether they are old people, businessmen, or powerful people.

Potato flour and sweet potato flour are inherently easy to make. If others follow suit, how much money will they make? Therefore, her idea is to make potato flour in one state, like Renzhou here, and they will be responsible for it, and they will purchase potatoes and sweet potatoes from Lao Da. In this way, Lao Da will make money. , they also make money. Another example is Yongzhou, where you can choose Yonghehou Mansion. For example, in other states, choose a family with outstanding character.

However, whether it is Yonghe Hou Mansion or aristocratic families from other states, they all come in by joining. To put it bluntly, let them pay the franchise fee, and then allow them to make potato flour and sweet potato flour. But she has no ability to do such a thing, and it seems that she can't control other people making potato flour and sweet potato flour, but the emperor can.

The emperor issued an imperial list to attract business, and the franchise fee was paid to the treasury. Each state was only allowed one potato flour merchant and sweet potato merchant. In this case, who would dare to disobey the emperor?

Yang Haiyan smiled: "Yes, the emperor told us that saltpeter can be reused, and we must report it to the emperor."