In fact, it is not a strange thing that Li Er and the eldest grandson Wuji are resistant in their hearts.

On the contrary, if you know that this is pork meat and still eat it sweetly, it is a strange thing!

You know, dirty Tang stinky man!

Although the Tang and Han dynasties were strong, there were many places that could be criticized.

For example, the pig of this era is the dolphin in Li Er's mouth.

The development of national strength is the result of the joint efforts of Li Shimin's civil and martial arts, the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, and the people of all localities.

But the development of technology, especially the development of pig raising technology, is completely compared with the firefly and the bright moon.

The development of this pig breeding technology, if not standing still, is not much better.

In later generations, in addition to the classic "Sow Postpartum Care", what is more important is actually the incitement of piglets and artificial insemination.

But in Datang, there is nothing!

The Tang people did not have the concept of inciting pigs at all.

What is pig incitement? It's castration!

Boars want eggs; The ovaries are also cut off by the sows.

What? You say it's too inhumane, what will happen if you don't cut it!

Pork can become foul-smelling and hard to swallow.

The reason why Li Er and the eldest grandson Wuji showed such expressions was one of the reasons.

After all, the two fought in the north and south in their early years, and when they encountered a forced situation, they could only eat pork meat to satisfy their hunger.

The fishy smell made him unforgettable for a lifetime.

Similarly, because they have not been castrated, pigs are more active and prone to fights and gnawing on each other.

The efficiency of growing meat will also be further reduced, resulting in a longer growth cycle.

It is for this reason that there is a great surprise between the dolphin in the eyes of the Tang people and the pig in our eyes.

Not to mention that it is to raise pigs to get rich, pigs in this year, because there is no reason to incite them, grow slowly and the meat quality is not good.

Not only are the princes and nobles disdainful, but the common people are also quite prejudiced against it.

Even if you are really willing to raise pigs, after years of hard work, the pigs raised are thinner than sheep, and the meat price is cheap, and you may not be able to save your capital!

Of course, the Tang people's prejudice against pork is not entirely due to the limitations of pig raising technology, but also because of the way they cook it.

You must know that most of Datang's spices are imported from the Western Regions, and the price is comparable to gold.

Who cooks meat with gold?

Even if you cook noble mutton, you may not be willing to use it.

Not to mention the pork meat.

And Datang does not have such a convenient product as a pressure cooker, and ordinary stewed meat is only stewed until half-cooked, which is far less soft than the bowl of braised pork in front of Li Er's eyes.

The quality of pork meat is already poor, coupled with improper cooking, and I am reluctant to cover up the fishy smell with spices.

It's not unpleasant, it's no wonder!

Thinking of this, Qin Fan summoned the old king and asked him to briefly introduce to the two of them what the pigs raised by the county government of Wannian County were like.

The old king didn't hide anything at all, after all, his method of raising pigs was also taught by Qin Fan.

When even how to raise pigs, how to give birth care, etc., is clearly explained.

Speaking of Xingtou, Lao Wangtou even proudly said: "My master's method of raising pigs, if it can be promoted, will definitely strengthen the body of my people and strengthen the national strength of my Tang Dynasty!" ”

Hearing this, Li Er's original mustard for pork also dissipated, but he was very interested in the pork power in the mouth of the old king.

The eldest grandson Wuji even said directly: "How do you assert that this pig breeding technology can make the country strong?" ”

The old king said proudly: "Where do I know these things as an old man, this pork power theory was put forward by my master!" ”

Qin Fan, who was given a salute of attention, took over the conversation:

"Li ......"

Li Er opened his mouth and said: "Just call me Boss Li, this is my brother, surnamed Sun." ”

"Boss Li, the official's surname is Qin, and his name is Fan."

After sharing the information with each other, Qin Fan began to explain his theory of pork power.

"The key to a strong pork country lies in the health of the people!"

"Jianmin?" The eldest grandson Wuji was full of disbelief.

Can this pig breed still be healthy? Could it be that it is to hold a pig for exercise?

"Dare to ask if you two are familiar with military affairs?" Qin Fan sold Guanzi.

"Hmph, it's hard to say anything else. When it comes to leading troops to fight, the two of us are definitely at the first-line level of Datang! The eldest grandson Wuji threatened.

Qin Fan didn't poke it either, but asked: "In that case, if I let you lead a thousand troops and attack 10,000 enemy troops at night, what are the chances of victory?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was furious: "Aren't you entertaining me?" If there is no fire at night, the soldiers will not be able to see clearly. And if you light a torch, you will become a live target for the enemy! There is a huge disparity in numbers, and there is no chance of winning at all! ”

Qin Fan smiled and said, "If I tell you that eating pork liver can allow soldiers to still see their surroundings clearly at night with the faint light of fire, how sure are you?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was stunned, he naturally knew the meaning hidden in Qin Fan's words: "If this is the case, I have a thirty percent chance of winning." After all, the difference in strength is ten times ......"

"What if our soldiers are strong and far superior to the enemy, and have the posture of one enemy and two enemies?" Qin Fan asked again.

The eldest grandson Wuji weighed it in his heart, and combined with his many years of experience in leading troops, when he was about to give a conclusion, Li Er took the first step and said:

"If so, I'm 90% sure!"

Seeing that the two of them already looked like they were already clear, Qin Fan directly opened his words:

"Long-term consumption of pork can strengthen the body and make the soldiers stronger; The consumption of pork liver is beneficial to improve night blindness. These two points alone are enough to have an impact on the current situation of my Datang. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji hesitated: "But the cost of raising pigs is really ......"

"So, you need the skill to stir up pigs!" Qin Fan rolled his eyes, he talked about his feelings for a long time, but this person only listened to half of it.

"In this way, the pork will not be the slightest bit fishy, and it only takes a year for each pig to be slaughtered, and the speed of growing meat is far faster than that of cattle and sheep! And pigs are not picky eaters, and they can eat bran and wild vegetables! Such a rich source of meat can completely replace cattle and sheep and become a delicacy on the people's table! ”

Li Er's eyes lit up when Qin Fan said it, and he couldn't wait to fly back to the court and order the world to raise pigs.

But Qin Fan's surprise to him was far from stopping.

"Before that, most of my Datang cattle and sheep had to buy from the grassland! If we expand the scale of pig breeding, not only can we replace meat food, but we can even use pigs to trade cattle, sheep and horses with the Yueshi people! ”

After a pause and a sip of tea in the glass cup, Qin Fan continued:

"And since the people eat pork, the demand for beef is bound to decline, and the incidents of private cattle killing will also decrease. The tax revenue of the national treasury can also be increased! ”

"With a pig raising technology, we can strengthen the army, strengthen the people, and increase the revenue of the national treasury. This is the theory of pork power! Qin Fan said.