Chapter 62: The Ministers and the Monarch Are Dead
"Master, don't laugh, you haven't stopped since yesterday morning. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biqugeγ infoβ
In the new home in the Proton Mansion, Lu Sheng, a child with two hair mustaches on his head, looked at the master who had been smiling at the mirror all night, and was worried.
"What do you know, son!"
Xu Ping touched the corners of his mouth that was sour, and reprimanded the apprentice: "Do you know what it means to be Chang'anjun's doorman?" β
Lu Sheng scratched his head and said, "Does it mean that we can eat fish for the next meal?" Don't have to plug leaks everywhere on a rainy day? β
"Shallow!"
Xu Ping sneered at him, and said with a smile: "This means that as long as Chang'anjun has a day of wealth, we can receive his favor and live a life of fine clothes and food......"
For the whole day, Xu Ping's whole person was dizzy, and that feeling was like a desperate old fisherman who had fished with a straight hook all his life, but suddenly a golden-scaled carp was hooked......
He Xu Ping, affected by his ancestors, his reputation was ruined, and after many years of ups and downs in Linzi in obscurity, there was finally a son who was willing to accept him as a guest!
Not to mention, this son is not the kind of poor sour boy who is alone except for the name of the son. Chang'an Jun is the most beloved youngest son of the regent of Zhao State, not only won the position of feudal monarch early, but also rewarded many treasures and heavy weapons, as well as many food estates, which can provide an endless source of wealth.
From the moment the State of Qi sent Shangqing to greet Chang'anjun with great fanfare, his reputation spread in Linzi City. rumors that he had deposed Dr. Mink by his words; about the hundreds of chariot treasures that he hugged when he entered the city; is also about the big gamble he made with General Kuang Liang at the banquet in the Prince's Mansion......
No matter which rumor it is, it is enough to prove that this Chang'an Jun is a young and wealthy noble son with a lot of money, and he has made this contribution to Zhao Guoguo, and his status is as stable as a rock.
With such a thick leg and being his doorman, Xu Ping's master and apprentice don't have to worry about it for the rest of their lives.
"There is a car, there is meat, there is silk clothes and embroidery, and he is a guest, and the doctor will look sideways when he sees it, this is the treatment of the son!"
After letting Lu Sheng serve himself to wash and dress, Xu Ping put on a clean deep robe and went out with his head held high, since he was Chang Anjun's doorman, he was also full of expectations, and wanted to do a great career, arrange the Dan room as soon as possible, and refine some elixirs, so that Chang Anjun respected himself more and more!
"The stigma of the ancestor poisoning King Yan Zhao has to rely on me to wash it off......"
With great ambition, Xu Ping, under the guidance of the attendants, walked through the huge Proton Mansion, protected by two strong and fierce swordsmen behind him, and he believed that this was a reflection of Chang Anjun's importance to himself.
But when he arrived at the place where Chang'anjun met him, and after being told the reason for inviting him into the mansion, Xu Ping almost took off the crown and threw it on the ground!
"I want to use my elixir for steaming mercury and seeking the elixir of immortality to make a vessel for steaming wine? Or do you want me to help with this? No, it's absolutely not going to work!
Xu Ping said bitterly: "Have you ever heard a word from Childe? Cut the chicken with a knife! Childe's trip, it's over! β
Chang Anjun waited for him to finish his anger before he asked lightly, "You don't want to?" β
Xu Ping shrank his head, but then looked at the three drunkards with disdain, straightened his clothes, and bowed his hand to Chang'anjun: "I just think this matter is inappropriate, I am a descendant of the Immortal Dao who learned from the immortals of the Three Divine Mountains, how can I work with such a vulgar disciple?" β
This made Di Yang and his two sons angry, but because of Chang'anjun's presence, they dared to be angry and didn't dare to speak, so they could only stare angrily at this boastful Qi State Warlock......
Mingyue was not angry, and said with her hands behind her back: "Sir, this is not right, you have already worshiped under my door yesterday and become my Chang'anjun's housekeeper?" The ministers do their best to fight with the king, and the king hangs down with the ministers, this is the relationship between the lord and the guest, and each takes what he needs. I use Mr. Houlu to help me, do I need to ask Mr. if he is happy before doing things? If my husband can't meet my requirements, then what's the use of raising my husband? β
Chang Anjun's words were already very heavy, but Xu Ping was still uncompromising, and said with a stiff neck: "Even so, there are things to do, and there are things to do." β
Mingyue shook her head: "This sentence is good, but Mr. can't do it." β
Xu Ping was taken aback: "What does Childe mean by this?" β
Mingyue smiled: "Sir, don't you think I don't know your details?" Mr.'s master was Zheng Boqiao, a warlock of the Yan Kingdom, and the elixir he offered poisoned the King of Yan Zhao, and the husband fled to the Qi State for refuge, but his reputation was ruined. Except for me, I'm afraid that no son will be willing to accept Mr. and give you generous funding, is it possible that Mr. still wants to go out and continue to live in the alleys, sell strong medicine, and be ridiculed by people? Could that kind of day be more elegant than helping me do things in the Proton Mansion? β
Xu Ping was speechless, a dilemma for a while, he still has some scholarly self-esteem, and he really wants to learn from Wei Wenhou Shi Tian Zifang "Words do not use, deeds do not match, then accept the deaf, go to peace and not be poor!" The arrogance of the man turned his head and left the proton mansion.
But he's not alone.
Thinking of the pitiful eyes of the little apprentice Lu Chang when he wanted to eat meat, Xu Ping's heart softened, and his waist was not straight, so he lowered his head and said: "It's the villain who is confused, Chang'an Jun wants, the villain is a sacrifice for others, and it is ...... to do it with all his might."
"That's right." Mingyue patted him on the shoulder and comforted: "From now on, I will treat Mr. and the disciples as guests, and when I am done with this, I will arrange a special venue for Mr. for alchemy." And I promise, as long as I do what I say, I will make Mr. a shame of the Snow Master, the past and the present, and the eternal future! β
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Under the soft and hard application of Mingyue, Xu Ping obediently chose to cooperate, and the distiller he offered was used as the prototype, which was studied by the goldsmith and the wood-kneading craftsman to imitate the large still suitable for distilling liquor. It is always easier to draw a scoop according to the gourd than to create it out of thin air, and within three days, a distillation retort pot that is very similar to the rural roasting wine stove in the previous life was made, and Xu Ping tried to run it, and the effect was good.
At the same time, the sake brewers began to make sake, and the sorghum, rice, and corn mixed with koji were loaded into three major kettles, and fermented in large vats. Spring is the best time for sake fermentation, but if it is delayed until summer, the temperature is too high, and the yield of sake decreases.
This process takes about ten days, after which the winemakers keep a close eye on the barrels
Progress on both sides is slowly being completed, and when the fermentation of the mother is completed in early April, the distillation can begin in earnest!
Now, Mingyue just needs to be patient.
A few days have passed, March is getting closer and closer to the end, Mingyue's Proton Mansion is busy for brewing and gambling, this time Zhao is making Pingyuan Jun is also carrying out his task, he continues to enter and leave the palace of Qi with Chang'an Jun, and negotiate with the King of Qi, the queen of Qi, the king of Qi, Sun Jia, Mink Bo and others about the dispatch of troops by Qi.
From the time Chang'an Jun entered the territory of Qi, the Qi-Zhao alliance had become a fait accompli, and in mid-March Anping Jun Tiandan had led 30,000 troops to "attack" Taoqiu", which was the fief of Wei Ran, the marquis of Qin, and also the enclave of Qin in the east.
Tian Dan's name is to attack Tao, in fact, it is just a siege but not an attack, what he wants to show is only the determination of Qi to help Zhao State, telling the people of Qin State that Zhao State is not a betrayal of relatives, and behind them, there is Qi State in full support.
This signal was quickly transmitted back to the Qin state from Taoqiu, and this time the Qin people attacked the Zhao state, which was originally to take advantage of the mourning to attack, advance in an advantageous way, and retreat without a benefit. Zhao also recovered from the initial fear of being attacked by the Qin state, with Zhao Hao and Lian Po in charge, the Qin people still only occupied three border towns, and there was no further advancement, and it was only a matter of time before they wanted to retreat.
At the end of March, the king of Qi finally officially agreed on a long-term covenant with Pingyuan Jun: "The princes invade Zhao, Qi helps, the princes invade Qi, Zhao helps!" β
This is a defensive alliance that helps each other, which is enough to make the Qin State dare not rashly attack Zhao, and it can also make the four borders of the Qi State much safer.
At this point, Pingyuan Jun's mission was basically completed, and when he returned from the palace of King Qi on this day, Mingyue specially prepared a banquet to congratulate him.
However, Pingyuan Jun was at the banquet, but he was unusual, almost not touching a drop of wine, but sighed.
Mingyue knew that something was wrong, so she leaned over and asked, "Uncle, the Qi and Zhao alliance has been completed, and my uncle should be happy for his great achievements, why do you sigh for a long time?" β
Seeing that Pingyuan Jun wanted to speak and stopped, he couldn't help but be surprised, and said: "Uncle, could it be that something happened in the country, and the queen mother ...... her."
"The Queen Mother is fine."
Pingyuan Jun told him not to be careful, and said: "Actually, this matter has nothing to do with my Zhao State, it is what happened to Qin State and Wei State. β
"Qin and Wei?" Mingyue's heart moved, and she asked, "I want to hear about it." β
Pingyuan Jun waved his hand and asked all the attendants to retreat, before he said to Mingyue with a solemn face: "Nephew, have you heard of Zhang Lu, the prime minister of the Qin State?" β
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