Chapter 16: The Three Kingdoms

In ancient times, due to the lack of developed technology, the salt consumed was too much impurities, bitter and not to mention, and often accompanied by some other diseases.

Unlike modern times, most of the salt consumed in modern times is extracted from seawater.

More than 2,000 years ago, salt was mostly salt mines, mined by forced labor, and there were too many salt impurities in salt mines, and it was difficult to get rid of them with the efforts of the ancients.

Even the salt eaten by the emperor was shoddy, much worse than the salt eaten by modern people.

Today, Meng Yi relies on the technology of the future to produce fine salt, although it does not reach the modern level, in ancient times, it was definitely a major event that changed the times.

When everyone recovered from the shock, Fusu and the others realized: "It turns out that you bought all the salt from Xianyang's salt shop to make fine salt. ”

Regarding the waste of Meng Yi's salt purchase, it was rumored in Xianyang City, and no one accused him of being a loser, and even Meng Tian complained about him.

To this day, all misunderstandings have been resolved.

Meng Yi smiled: "Yes." ”

"This salt is so exquisite, like snow, don't say that Xianyang is the first salt maker, Rao is the world's first salt maker can't do it, how do you know this method?" Fusu asked.

The craft of making salt is passed down from generation to generation, just like forging a blade, and the skills passed down from generation to generation are never passed on to outsiders.

To Fusu's surprise, Meng Yi was an idle person, and he had never heard of him practicing the art of salt making, if such fine salt was not passed down by the immortals, otherwise he would definitely not believe that Meng Yi was uneducated.

"Hui Gongzi, one night, the kid dreamed of an immortal, who taught the method of salt making in a dream." Meng Yi said.

He can't say that Lao Tzu came from around 2,000 years ago and learned the method of "coarse salt purification". Even if he tells the truth, people won't believe it, but it is more true to say that it is the Immortal Sect.

The other three all nodded in a trance, and Meng Tian grinned even more: "I'll just say, your kid's pig head, stupid to death, how can you know this method of making salt, it turned out to be an immortal's guidance, haha~~"

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"Meng Yi, can this method of salt production ......?"

Halfway through Fusu's words, Meng Yi interrupted him and said: "If the prince wants to ask about the method of making salt, it will be difficult for the boy to obey his fate, the immortal said, this is a secret that cannot be passed on, if the boy violates the will of the immortal, he will be punished by heaven." ”

The ancients believed in the bizarre gods, demons, demons and Buddhas, and when they saw Meng Yi say this, Fusu could only sigh.

"Since it is the intention of the immortals, this palace does not force it." Fusu said, "By the way, so much salt, I'm afraid you won't be able to eat it for the rest of your life, what are you going to do with it?" ”

"Needless to say, of course it's a good price."

Meng Yi said without hesitation, he sold all the belongings in the mansion before, but now the general's mansion can be described as empty, without any domineering at all.

This time, Meng Yi not only wanted to redeem all his belongings, but also made a lot of money.

Before, there were always people who laughed at Meng Yi and said that he was a loser, but this time, Meng Yi wanted them to cry and beg him.

"The price on the market is five taels and one catty, and such a fine salt costs at least ten taels and one catty." Fusu simply estimated it for Meng Yi.

"Ten taels and one pounds?"

Meng Yi snorted, and said: "This is the method taught by the immortals, eat my salt, but it will be prolonged, at least fifty taels and one catties." ”

He stretched out five fingers and gestured, ten times more than the price on the market.

When Meng Yi said this price, the three of them were dumbfounded, where is this selling salt, it is simply a sky-high asking price, Rao is a businessman and magnate in the city, and they will also feel heartache.

"Meng Yi, asking for a price like you, don't say that ordinary people can't afford it, even if it is a high-ranking official in the city, it is difficult to consume." Fusu said.

Meng Yi shrugged his shoulders and looked disapproving, ordinary people in ancient times couldn't afford to eat salt at all, even if there were five taels and one pound on the market, it would be astronomical for them.

There is one disease in the world that cannot be cured, and that is the disease of poverty. Meng Yi is not a saint, and he has never taken the world as his own responsibility. The price is so high, it is not for the consumption of the masses, it is purely to make the money of those who have it, and that's it.

"Doing business is what you and I want, if it's too expensive, you can not buy it, no one wants it." Meng Yi said.

Having said that, all the salt in Xianyang's salt store was bought by Meng Yi, and the common people could eat without salt, but those powerful businessmen were indispensable. And Meng Yi controls all the salt, because he is the formulator, and the others have nothing to talk about, and everything is up to him.

Meng Yi's approach is also not to be blamed, as the eldest son of the emperor, Fusu cannot force others to do anything.

However, he had already expected that in the next period of time, there would be a great change in Xianyang City.

In the officialdom, the emergence of the "county system" completely subverted the times, negated the feudal system, and laid the foundation of the undefeated Great Qin Empire, which can be described as immeasurable.

The sky-high price of fine salt has stirred up the entire business world and broken the dynamic balance of the business world.

In the political and business worlds, the initiator of the turmoil in the Great Qin Empire was actually a young man who was not enough to have a weak crown.

Now, Fusu has completely changed his view of Meng Yi.

Before, he always thought that he was a marginal gentleman, but after seeing his ability, Fusu didn't dare to treat him as an ordinary young man.

At this time, Fusu suddenly said: "Meng Yi, have you heard of the 'Three Kingdoms Martial Arts'?" ”

This time I came to Mengfu to discuss this matter, and after the discussion between Fusu and Meng Tian, I still didn't come up with a good solution.

After seeing Meng Yi's amazing performance, Fusu had a flash of inspiration, maybe Meng Yi could have a good strategy.

Meng Yi frowned, in the history books, he had never heard of the "Three Kingdoms Martial Arts", what the hell is this? Looking at the expressions of Fusu and Meng Tian, they were quite dignified, and they knew that this matter was not simple.

Seeing that Meng Yi was at a loss, Meng Tian stood up and explained: "The so-called 'Three Kingdoms Martial Arts' means that the three countries of Qin, Xiongnu, and Baiyue selected young players to participate in the martial arts competition jointly organized by the three countries. ”

The Three Kingdoms Martial Arts is held every three years, and each time the country's most elite masters are sent to participate.

Although the relationship between Daqin and the Xiongnu and Baiyue was relatively tense, the tradition handed down from the ancestors has also formed a custom over time.

To put it more popularly, the Three Kingdoms will be martial, like the modern Olympic Games. The winner of the competition between countries can add glory to the country; The loser will be a disgrace to the country.

Therefore, every time the "Three Kingdoms Meet", the three countries will attach great importance to it, and the victorious side will not only win glory for the country, but also have a good reward.

"Since His Majesty's accession to the throne, I have not been happy with the results of every match. And His Majesty was busy pacifying the countries and didn't care, if it was decided today, this time the 'Three Kingdoms Martial Arts' would win no matter what. Meng Tian said

Listening to his words, Meng Yi already knew, what was unsatisfactory? In other words, in the previous competition, Daqin must be the last place.

Before, the princes of the Central Plains were fighting, and Qin Shi Huang was busy sweeping the six countries, and he didn't bother to ask about this "Three Kingdoms Martial Arts", if it has been pacified today, if it wins the last place, I am afraid that the face of the empire will no longer exist.

And the Xiongnu and Baiyue were already eyeing each other and coveting the Central Plains, a treasure of feng shui.

If they lose the game, it will also increase their confidence in sending troops to the Central Plains.

Therefore, this time, the "Three Kingdoms Martial Arts" can only win, not lose.

Fusu was ordered to be in danger and was entrusted with an important task by the First Emperor, which also shows that Yingzheng attaches great importance to this competition.

After Fusu explained the inside story clearly, Meng Yi fell into deep thought, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What are the rules of the game?" ”

"The rules are simple, the three countries will select eight players, and the attacking and defending sides will be determined by drawing lots. If the defender is able to resist the attacks of the other two countries and is invincible, they will win the final victory. ”

The reason is very simple, just like the modern attack and defense, the one who stands last is the winner.

After figuring out the ins and outs of the matter, Meng Yi also understood what Gongzi Fusu meant, and said: "The kid understands, but the kid wants the kid to share your worries and solve problems?" ”

"Yes, this palace believes that you have this ability, and you will definitely help the empire to achieve victory." Fusu said firmly, his firmness came from his heart.

In his opinion, Meng Yi is the lucky star of Great Qin, and there will definitely be a good way.

Meng Yi was a little helpless, although he said that he came from the future and could master modern knowledge, but he was not good at martial arts.

In other words, Meng Yi is a person who doesn't like to use his hands, but likes to use his brains, such as fighting, killing, and killing, Meng Yi is the worst at it.

"Don't hide it from my son, I'm okay to be smart, but if I really want to participate in the competition, I'm afraid I'll ......"

"If you can help Great Qin achieve victory, this palace can help you fulfill a wish."

Well?!

Meng Yi wanted to refuse, but Fusu said that he wanted to help him realize his wish, which immediately moved him and said, "Any wish is okay?" ”

"As long as you don't commit adultery and don't violate the law, this palace can fulfill your wishes."

"Hehe, the kid has a wish." Meng Yi said with a wicked smile.

"Tell me about it?"

"The kid is of married age and lacks a mother-in-law, hehe."

Fusu laughed: "Haha, it turned out to be such a trivial matter, if you can really help the empire achieve victory, this matchmaker Bengong has done it." I don't know which girl you fell in love with? ”

Meng Yi rubbed his hands, looked at Ying Zisu beside him, and said with a wicked smile: "Kid thinks...... The eldest princess is good, I don't know if it's ......"