Chapter 80: Winemaking
Shi Nai Shi Ding heard that although Jia Lian was unwilling to let himself inject capital into the cement factory and the Red Mansion Commercial Bank, he was willing to develop a new secret recipe with him. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
At that moment, he immediately changed his frustration, and asked happily: "Good virtuous nephew, let's tell me what the secret recipe is." ”
I saw Jia Lian smile slightly and say one word: "Wine." ”
When Shi Nai heard that it was a wine-making technique, his heart sank slightly.
Since ancient times, different regions have had countless secret recipes left by their predecessors, each with its own uniqueness, and it is not easy to get a piece of the pie in this brewing field.
If it weren't for Jia Lian who had already created a lot of miracles before, I am afraid that Shi Nai and Shi Ding would have brushed their sleeves away at this time.
I only heard Shi Ding ask: "This wine-making has a long history, dare to ask the virtuous nephew in his hands but he has mastered the ancient secret recipe of wine-making, otherwise, I am afraid that it will be difficult to take the lead." ”
Jia Lian replied: "I don't have the ancient secret recipe for winemaking, but I know a new set of wine-making technology, not to mention anything else, the wine brewed by my improved technology will not only be bright and clear, but also more mellow and stronger, which is definitely not comparable to the wine in the world now." ”
"Oh~ If it's really so powerful, can the virtuous nephew tell me in detail?" At this time, the two brothers Shi Nai and Shi Ding were both seduced out of interest, because they had both learned from the side that Jia Lian was definitely not a person who talked nonsense.
At this time, even Jia Mu, who was seated, couldn't help but interject and said, "Brother Lian, are you sure that you can really make wine at such a young age?" I dare to say that I want to overshadow all the famous wines in this world, but if I can't, I can't talk nonsense. ”
Jia Lian replied with a smile: "Ancestor, don't worry, no matter how muddy my grandson is, I don't dare to make fun of my own family; The wine I want to brew is a distilled liquor that has never been brewed now, and it is ~ Forget it, there is no basis for it, or let me brew it in a few days, and then everyone will taste it, and then decide that it is not too late. ”
Jia Mu and Shi Nai Shi Ding naturally didn't know what the so-called distilled liquor was, but Shi Nai Shi Ding couldn't help but be a little moved when he saw Jia Lian swearing.
Shi Ding asked: "Dare to ask the virtuous nephew, if we are ready to buy shares, I don't know if the virtuous nephew has a charter in his heart?" ”
Jia Lian replied: "I think so, I am only responsible for developing and brewing wine, and when the wine comes out, if the two uncles like it, they can come to me to buy it in the future, and then be responsible for selling it." ”
"That's all, what if we're willing to pay the money to brew with our nephews?" Shi Ding's purpose here is not to sell wine with people.
I only heard Jia Lian reply again: "Don't worry, two uncles, please listen to my explanation, first of all, if I can really make this wine, it will not be sold by anyone in the future, for example, in this Kyoto, I handed over the right to sell to the two uncles, then this is full of Kyoto, as long as there is a restaurant who wants our wine, we can only get the goods from the two uncles, even I will not sell it privately here, so the two uncles may understand?" ”
This exclusive right to sell, now there are red mansion firms in Kyoto because of the soap day by day, so at this time Shi Nai Shi Ding is no stranger to hearing it.
At that moment, Shi Nai hurriedly asked again: "If this is the case, it is the same if we don't participate in the brewing, I believe that the virtuous nephew will not pit his own family, but what about outside Kyoto?" ”
Jia Lian laughed when he heard this, and said: "If we can build our own reputation in Kyoto, then it will naturally be spread outside Kyoto, and then we can pick powerful people and divide regional cooperation, of course, if the two uncles still have the energy, they can also win one or two more, it is not impossible." ”
Shi Nai Shi Ding listened, the two brothers glanced at each other, and thought in their hearts: If you handle it according to this, it is also good, first, there is no need to invest in advance, naturally there is no risk, and secondly, although it will be subject to this Jia Lian in the future, but with the relationship between the two governments, I believe that Jia Lian will not be indistinguishable! Moreover, as far as Jia Lian's character is concerned, he also has a backhand that he has not yet used.
The two of them thought so, and naturally laughed and said: "Jia Lianxian's nephew is worthy of being the first person of the younger generation of my four major families, with this mental means, how can ordinary people reach it!" In this way, we will make a decision, just wait for the good nephew and the wine to come out, and our uncle and nephew will create a good story together. ”
Shi Nai's wish came true, and Jia's mother had the intention to promote the joint support of the two families, so for a while, the guests and hosts in the hall were happy.
After that, Jia's mother arranged a banquet again, and ordered someone to find Jia pardon and Jia Zheng to accompany her, and in the end, everyone did not get drunk and did not return.
Since it was a matter of decision, Jia Lian naturally would not procrastinate any longer.
After Jia Lian woke up on the second day, he first exercised without moving, and then began to order people to find all kinds of craftsmen and began to ponder distilled spirits.
Compared with traditional brewed liquor, distilled spirits have an additional distillation process in the manufacturing process, and the key equipment is the distiller.
Traditional brewed liquor generally has a low alcohol content, a turbid color, and impurities, often due to poor taste.
Distilled spirits generally have a relatively high alcohol content, all above 40 ° and up to 68 °, with a clear color and no impurities, and a spicy taste with strong aftertaste.
Now that Jia Lian has power in his hands, silver in his pocket, and many craftsmen of various skills under his command, it is extremely convenient to do something.
So a few days later, Jia Lian built several rudimentary stills.
Then Jia Lian took a few loyal and knowledgeable old slaves who knew how to make wine, and set aside a large workshop, and then Jia Lian began to experiment with brewing according to the process he remembered in his mind.
After another two days, wine began to drip from the spouts of several stills.
Jia Lian took a small sip lightly, and it was indeed the taste of the wine brewed from the rural areas in later generations.
After the first wine, the second wine, and the tail wine are distilled and served separately.
According to experience, Jia Lian blended about 52 degrees and 42 degrees of wine in later generations, but because there was no testing equipment, he could only estimate an approximation, and finally recorded all the experimental processes and blending ratios.
After the wine was made, Jia Lian named the 52-degree wine 'Wuliang Pure Wine' and the 42-degree wine 'Wuliang Sake' on the spot, and then specially customized two shapes of large clay pots for preservation.
After that, Jia Lian handed over all the distillation process to these old slaves, and arranged for brocade soldiers to take care of them day and night.
So picked a good day, Jia Lian invited Jia Mu, Jia Yu, Jia Zheng and Shi Nai Shi Ding over again, and then took out Wuliang pure wine and Wuliang sake for everyone to taste.
After everyone tasted it, only Jia Mu thought it was too strong.
Jia Yu Jia Zheng and Shi Nai Shi Ding are both straight about good wine, Qi said that whether it is this translucent color, or the fragrant smell, and finally this strong wine, all of them are the best products.
Shi Nai Shi Ding decided on the spot that he was going to decide on the sole right to sell in Kyoto, and after discussing some details of the price, the two were afraid that Jia Lian would regret it, and even wrote the contract document in a formal manner.
Then he paid the first amount of silver on the spot, and then he went to arrange for the pick-up of the goods by his own Shifu.
As for how to open the market in Kyoto, with the ability of the two brothers of the historian to drill camps, and the identity of a double marquis, plus these two distilled spirits are indeed unique, so this specific sales matter, without the two of them coming forward in person, the following people can do it properly.
Jia Lian was not worried that the Shi brothers would not be able to open the market, but now he began to worry that his small workshop would definitely be in short supply soon.
Because after Jia Yu tasted the wine, Jia Lian's eyes were particularly bright, and after hearing that the two brothers of the Shi family had taken the exclusive right to sell in Kyoto, they immediately opened their mouths to go to the exclusive right to sell in Jinling, the capital of the country.
Only Jia Zheng maintains the high level of scholars, and does not disdain to meddle in the lowly affairs of these traders.
In this regard, Jia Lian just smiled.