Although the later Song Dynasty was a great unified dynasty, it was cowardly and angry. Every year, they either lose money or cut the land.

However, the people's livelihood in the Song Dynasty was super strong, not to mention anything else, just the method of making ice invented at this time is not comparable to other dynasties.

And Yao Yu has always thought so, just having a strong force is not strong, at least, behind this strong force, it must also be judged from the living conditions of the people.

How many dynasties were not strong outside and rich inside in the early stage, and at the end of the period, the people were already living in such misery, but the dynasty should be fighting, and it is still fighting.

Of course, except for the Jin Dynasty, which was a dynasty that had just been established and had already shown the appearance of a dead country.

It's a bit far, Yao Yu applied the method of making ice with nitrate learned from the later Song Dynasty to this time, which naturally provoked the sighs of Suo Hongyong and others.

In this regard, Yao Yu also said that the production of ice is not yet fully qualified.

He asked Lu Bihexiong to scrape some saltpeter from the strong side of the manure tank overnight, pour it into the pool, and continue to cool it.

Saltpeter is a common thing that is not native to nature, such as some attachments on the edge of a manure tank, which is produced by the accumulation of biogas over many years.

It can be said that Yao Yu chose to use saltpeter to make ice, which is the only and most economical method.

To make a long story short, the pond was dealt with here, and Yao Yu didn't go home that night, so he slept in the barracks, occasionally sharing weal and woe with the soldiers.

It was until the next morning, when I got up, the ice in the pool had completely condensed, and when I opened the tarpaulin, the ice was shining in the morning light.

Seeing this scene, Suo Hong was completely convinced.

He asked Yao Yu for the principle, but Yao Yu didn't know what to say, so he just sighed: "This is called a magical spell." No matter what you say, anyway, from now on, everyone up and down in Jingzhou can also enjoy ice drinks and ice cubes in the hot summer. That's a good thing. ”

Yao Yu could only say this, after all, he couldn't explain the principle to Suo Hong and the others.

However, it was because of Yao Yu's words that Suo Hongyong and others admired Yao Yu even more from the bottom of their hearts.

So, Yao Yu asked people to take out the water tank in the pool, pour the ice cubes inside on the board of cooking in the barracks, and cut them into pieces with a kitchen knife and saw.

Then he sent for some wine and juice from the city.

By the time we were done, it was already eleven o'clock in the morning, and the weather was starting to get hotter.

When you stand under the sun, you don't have to do anything, and you will be covered with sweat after a while.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yao Yu put the ice cubes and the leftovers dropped when dividing the ice cubes into juice and wine, and feasted the entire military camp.

Of course, there are so many people in the army, this vat of ice is definitely not enough, and in everyone's mouth, just one bite is already good.

But for the sergeant, one sip is enough, you know, in the past, this is a cold drink and ice wine that many people can't ask for.

"Suo Hong, how is it, can this ice factory be opened?"

After enjoying the admiration of the soldiers in the barracks, Yao Yu, Suo Hong, Lu Bi and He Xiong drove to the direction of the Prefecture Pastoral Mansion, and in front of Yao Yu, there was a piece of ice wrapped in silk.

He smiled happily and asked Suo Hongdao at the same time.

Suo Hong nodded vigorously: "The cost is almost zero, at most, it is a waste of time to collect saltpeter manually." If you sell it, it is still very profitable. ”

"Yes, don't say much, this thing is sold to the common people for ten cents, and someone buys it."

"One side? How much? Suo Hong asked.

Yao Yu made a sound in his mouth, and stretched out his arms and drew an approximate length: "If you say one side, it's almost that big." Anyway, it's enough for the people to use it for a few days. Of course, because there is no preservation technology, people will naturally not buy so much at once, but it does not prevent several people from buying orders. In this way, business will be better in the long run. ”

Suo Hong didn't understand, several families bought together, which obviously reduced the amount of sales, how could it be said that the business was getting better and better.

Seeing that Suo Hong was confused, Yao Yule said: "Look, you don't understand this." If it's just a family buying a piece of ice, then if one day he says he won't buy it, he won't buy it. But several are different. Those who can buy ice together must be neighbors and friends. If you don't buy it, others may use it too. Unless everyone doesn't need ice. Otherwise, ice sales will never go down. ”

When Suo Hong heard this, he nodded with a look of sudden realization, and in the end, he couldn't help but pick up his thumb at Yao Yu and said, "Jun Hou, treacherous or treacherous." If you don't go into business from politics, it won't be long before you are rich in the world. ”

Yao Yu pretended to sigh and shook his head: "I can take it for granted, but for me, businessmen, at most, are just sheltering a place and using their influence to benefit the people. But when it really comes time for an accident, what is the businessman? Not to mention, a county order can be used by businessmen. If you really want to save the people, you have to have more power. ”

Speaking of this, Yao Yu clenched his fists.

Hearing Yao Yu say these words, Suo Hong was silent. In the end, after a long time, he sighed and said, "Your Majesty, you are always so out of place with other princes. ”

"Why, isn't that good?"

Suo Hong shook his head: "No, this is the best, precisely because Jun Hou is like this." I have come to you in the future, because I know that you are the only one who awaits you. will help me get revenge. ”

Yao Yu was dumbfounded, and after a pause, he opened his mouth and smiled: "Actually, Suo Hong, the past has passed. The enemy has been slain by you. Your talents should not be limited to revenge. You should put your abilities on a broader stage. The livelihood of the four million people in Jingzhou, as well as the money, food, and government affairs, are all within your responsibility. These powers, I leave them all to you to deal with. Get out and talk to each other. First, it can communicate and communicate feelings, and secondly, it can also look at more problems from the perspective of others. My expectations of you are no weaker than those of the class. In the future, the three of you will be my right-hand man. ”

Suo Hong looked at Yao Yu a little confused, he never expected that Yao Yu would have such high expectations for himself.

No, he stared at it for a long time, and it was only when the carriage came to the state pastor that Suo Hong reacted, with a disconfident and wry smile on his face: "Jun Hou, how can he be able to afford such glory." ”

Yao Yu shrugged: "If I say you can do it, you can do it, even if you can't say you can't do it yourself." Got it? ”