Chapter eighty-eight, the smell of wine in the deep alleys, and the lonely smoke in the desert
"Feng Xiao is also proficient in business?"
Liu Bei was a little surprised, after all, as far as he knew, most scholars were very contemptuous of businessmen, so when they met for the first time that day, Mi Zhu would be so restrained.
It is true that Guo Jia is open-minded and doesn't care about the status of this class, but he doesn't participate in it, right?
Guo Jia said with a smile: "Jia doesn't know how to do business, but the old immortal is a scholar of heaven and man, and he has dabbled in all the techniques of the hundred schools of thought. When he was under his guidance, he left behind a method of winemaking. β
"I had the pleasure of tasting a sample, and the wine was very strong and mellow, and it must be highly sought after by people who are good drinkers."
In this era, wine was generally low in strength, and once he took out high-strength spirits, ordinary people may not be used to drinking it, but if he let people who love wine taste it, they will definitely be unable to stop.
It's an old fairy again.
Liu Bei was stunned and wondered: "Which of the hundred families of the old immortal is that old immortal, and why is he proficient in everything?" β
From the military to medicine and winemaking, can one person be proficient in so many at the same time?
Guo Jia Zhengse said: "In my opinion, the old immortal should be a master of hundreds of theories, and he has not been able to understand what he left behind. β
Zhang Fei was also aroused at this time: "The military advisor must give me a taste of this wine to see if this wine is really strong." β
Coincidentally, Zhang Sanye is a good drinker.
Guo Jia smiled and said, "It's easy to say, barter." β
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Zhang Fei immediately understood that the exchange was not money, but an extremely precious medicinal material.
Liu Bei was a little amused when he saw this, but he still reminded: "Fengxiao, blindly using tonic medicine is not a long-term solution, and it is not a long-term solution!" β
"Huh? Lord, in the lower is never, no, no ......"
"This is a statement to cover up."
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After finalizing the matter of the medical team with the army, Guo Jia set off to return home, accompanied by Mi Zhu Zhang Fei.
The former wanted to see the business opportunities given to him by Guo Jia, and the latter was also for the sake of the wine worm in his belly.
A few people went straight to the backyard, and several workers were in full swing about the winemaking business. Zhang Fei and Mi Zhu soon discovered that Guo Jia's way of making wine was completely different from what they usually saw.
Wash first, then steam, then dry, and then steam......
Zhang Fei was puzzled: "Strategist, are you making wine or steaming grain?" β
Guo Jia ignored him, but looked at Mi Zhu, and said solemnly: "The wine is made of grains, and if it is mass-produced, it will definitely consume countless grains, so I hope that this wine will only be sold among the big families, and the price will be higher." β
"If the people's livelihood is damaged for the sake of accumulating wealth, the gains outweigh the losses."
After speaking, he looked at the steward on the side and ordered, "Go and fetch a jar of finished products." β
He has always planned and then acted, but in fact, he has already started to make sake when he first came to the state. It's just that there was a delay of a few days because of the fighting, and it didn't succeed until a few days ago.
"Yes, Master."
A few people moved into the pavilion and sat around the table.
After a while, the steward brought a jar about the size of a woman's waist and covered with red cloth.
Mi Zhu was calm, and was about to see what the mystery was, but saw that Zhang Fei couldn't wait to open the red cloth that sealed the wine jar.
Hiss~
A pungent smell of wine came to their faces, and the two subconsciously closed their eyes, revealing a look of intoxication.
It's not that the wine of this era is not good, but the impact of strong contrasts.
It's like a person who is used to drinking clear soup and one day suddenly changes to a spicy hot pot, the contrast is very strong.
For another example, if a good wife in the family is docile by nature, and you suddenly accept a concubine, this concubine's temperament is like a rouge horse, and her feelings must be different.
Regarding this aspect, Liu Bei must have more say in this regard, after all, he has experienced the docile Mrs. Mi and the fierce bowed waist Ji......
Ahem, let's get down to business.
As soon as Zhang Fei smelled the aroma of wine, he immediately judged that this was a rare wine, so he picked up the wine jar and was about to pour it into his mouth.
"Slow down."
Guo Jia hurriedly stopped, he didn't doubt Zhang Fei's amount of alcohol, but after all, this high-strength liquor was different from what the other party usually drank, and drinking too quickly might hurt his throat and heart.
Zhang Fei glared and said, "The military advisor won't be so stingy, right?" β
Mi Zhu also smiled: "All buying and selling transactions must first inspect the goods, this is the way of businessmen." Apparently he wanted to try it too, but to put it more gently.
Guo Jia said solemnly: "This wine is like a strong woman, it can't be achieved overnight, you need to taste it carefully." β
Zhang Fei laughed when he heard this, but Mi Zhu was a little embarrassed, obviously not used to someone's sassy words from time to time.
Guo Jia immediately ordered someone to fetch the wine jug and wine bottle.
The steward [Xu Kun] poured wine for the two of them with his own hands, and then made a gesture of "please".
This nearly half-hundred-year-old man is the orphan of a soldier who died in the battle in the Bingzhou army, Guo Jia met him by chance, so he was recruited to serve as a steward in the house.
In addition, he also recruited maids and family members, a total of ten people.
Obviously, Guo made a lot of money in the last big wedding, and his family background has gradually become richer.
Zhang Fei muttered: "It seems that getting married is not a bad thing." β
Mi Zhu was about to pick up the wine bottle, and almost fell headlong when he heard the words. He suddenly thought of a question, will the next lord and the martial arts follow Guo Jia's example and make money through a big wedding, right?
"This wine should not be drunk full, and it can be ...... by tasting it carefully"
As soon as Guo Jia was halfway through his words, he saw that Zhang Fei had already gulped and drank all the wine in the cup.
Belch!
Zhang Fei burped with a satisfied face, only to feel that his throat was hot, as if there was a fire burning, and his black face was flushed.
Guo Jia smiled helplessly, it seems that only by experiencing it will he remember the lesson.
He was about to pour himself a cup for himself and drink it with the two of them, but he saw Xu Kun reach out and hold down the wine jug, shook his head and said, "Madam said, the head of the family is not allowed to drink." β
Guo Jia said unhappily: "Are you teaching the head of the family how to behave?" β
"It was the head of the family who said that the two ladies were in charge of everything in the family, and the old man always kept this sentence in mind."
Guo Jia looked remorseful, and flew with Bian Yuer for Su Meiniang that day, so he made this promise.
Now it has tasted the bitter fruit.
Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "The head of the family suddenly changed his mind. β
Xu Kun still shook his head: "The head of the family also said at the beginning, a gentleman's word, it is difficult to chase the horse, and this word will never change." Even if the head of the family dismisses my old man, I will never forget this sentence. β
This old stubborn, from the first time they met, Guo Jia knew that this person was brainless. At that time, I only felt that this kind of person who admits death is the most loyal, and there is no need to worry about his betrayal.
As for dismissal, it was naturally not, he knew that this old man was thinking about him.
You can't have both fish and bear's paws, and you can only choose the same wine and color.
Or quit bars!
Seeing this situation, Mi Zhu was a little happy in his heart, who made this guy think about his family assets many times and again.
"Brother Fengxiao, in that case, this wine is drunk for you."
After speaking, he picked up the wine bottle and took a sip, and praised: "Good wine, good wine, if it is really as strong as Brother Feng Xiao said, it will definitely be sought after by nobles." β
Guo Jia swallowed hard, he was originally not good at drinking, but under the influence of this body, the smell of wine would be uncontrollable, as if he had seen a peerless beauty.
At this time, Su Meiniang and Bian Yuer came with a few maids with tea and meat, obviously hearing that there were guests visiting and specially brought snacks.
Guo Jia immediately said: "Madam, if a guest is visiting, if Jia doesn't accompany the guest to have a drink, wouldn't it be a loss of etiquette?" β
Su Meiniang blinked and said softly: "The husband is not in good health, I think the guest will understand." β
Bian Yuer also smiled: "Husband, it's better to replace wine with tea." β
Zhang Fei nodded again and again: "Understand, understand, the posture of the military advisor has always been bad, and the two younger siblings are also thinking about you." β
Mi Zhu also nodded and said: "Fengxiao doesn't have to be reluctant, I can accompany Yide." β
Guo Jia: ...... Have I offended you?
But I didn't know that the two people in front of me were really suffering, one of them was scattered, and the other was mostly shrunk.
The two drank from noon to evening, and the two were already drunk and began to talk nonsense.
"Strategist, I will one day become the strongest general in the world."
"My Mizi Zhong will definitely surpass LΓΌ Buwei."
Guo Jia: "Yes, yes, you two will definitely get what you want!" β
Then he instructed the steward Xu Kun: "Go find a few people and carry them to the guest room." β
Zhang Fei: "I'm not drunk, I'm not drunk with a thousand cups......"
Bang!
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On the endless grassland, a team was slowly marching, heading straight for the court of the Southern Xiongnu.
The fire was shining in the distance, and there was faint laughter.
"Who?"
"I am ordered by the Han Dynasty and the state pastor Liu Envoy Jun to come to visit Qiangqu Shan Yu."
After clarifying his identity and intentions, Jian Yong's motorcade instantly entered the court of the Southern Xiongnu.
In the huge tent, Qiangqu is the main seat on the high seat, and the leaders of the Xiongnu tribes sit on the left and right sides, respectively, and the king of Hutu, who was beaten away by Lu Bu and Zhang Fei not long ago, is also among them, sitting in the first position on the left.
Qiang Qu Shan Yu looked at Jian Yong, who walked into the tent, and said slowly: "I don't know what the Han envoy is doing when he comes this time?" β
"I have no other intention to do this...... Ask the sin! β
Jian Yong's face was arrogant, showing the demeanor of an envoy of a great country.
If it was the Xiongnu Empire at its peak, he would have been dragged down and hacked to death at this moment.
However, now the Southern Xiongnu are in decline, and they are worse than the Han Dynasty.
After all, the decline of the Han Dynasty lies in the fact that the lord is weak and the minister is strong, and the national strength still exists. But the Xiongnu have experienced hundreds of years of blows from the Han Dynasty, and even the former slaves, Xianbei people, dare to ride on their necks and.
All the nobles in the tent glared angrily, but none of them dared to draw their swords.
Because they all know very well that it is very simple to kill an envoy who is powerless, but they will face the thunder fire of the Han Dynasty in the future, and they are already afraid.
Seeing this, King Hutu couldn't help but be furious, and at the same time felt once again what a difficult mission he was carrying on his shoulders.
These nobles have long been worn out by the wine, lost the wolf nature of the Huns, and became like sheep, at the mercy of slaughter.
Only I, and only I, can revive the glory of the Great Huns!
Qiang Qu Shan Yu glanced at King Xiu Tu unhappily, he knew that this time the question was caused by King Xiu Tu's invasion of the south with his troops without permission.
It's just that the strength of the Xiu Tu Department is strong, even if he is Shan Yu, he doesn't dare to ask for the guilt easily, otherwise it is likely to cause turmoil in the entire Southern Xiongnu.
Moreover, King Hutu had already secretly united with many tribes who were dissatisfied with the Han court, and if they really fought, they might not be able to win.
"The Han envoy has said it, this time it's just a few disobedient generals who led their troops south, and I will execute them in front of the Han envoy."
This is the consistent practice of the Huns, every time something makes a big fuss, they take advantage of the situation to launch a few scapegoats. They are now called Hanchen, and the Han court will not make a big move because of this, and in the end it can only be over.
However, Jian Yong didn't eat this, he came with a mission on this trip.
"How many times have you waited for this excuse?"
"If you can't control the clan, my Han Emperor doesn't mind changing someone to take up this position."
Arrogant, arrogant, with no one in sight.
Jian Yong showed it vividly.
Qiang Qu Shan was so angry that he couldn't wait to cut this guy with a knife, but because of the fear of the Han army, he couldn't hold back.
However, the other clan leaders were furious when they heard this, including King Hugh Tu.
Does Hanting have the idea of replacing Shan Yu?
They seemed to see an opportunity to go further, especially the King of Hugh Tu. As a man who wants to revive the glory of the Huns, he knows very well that if he wants to change the status quo, he must first be in power.
At this time, the young man beside Qiang Qushan spoke.
"The Han envoy said this badly, you Han people have a saying, called a hundred dense and one sparse, I have 100,000 Huns, how can I be all-encompassing?"
The young man's name is Yu Fuluo, the eldest son of Qiangqu Shan Yu.
Jian Yong was a little surprised, he didn't expect that there were still people who understood Han culture among the Southern Xiongnu, but that's all.
"Baimi is inherently negligent, I'm afraid that this is instructed by some people, otherwise how can a mere general dare to use troops privately?"
"All in all, if such an incident happens again, your position will not be guaranteed."
"You!"
Yu Fuluo said angrily: "Just one and a state pastor, I'm afraid I am not qualified to meddle in my Xiongnu Shan Yu's position." β
"My lord is not only a state pastor, but also a member of the Han clan. This time I went north by the order of the Son of Heaven to deal with the situation in the state, and if you don't believe it, you can give it a try. β
Jian Yong fought back unceremoniously, turning a blind eye to the murderous gazes of everyone in the tent.
Qiang Qu Shan Yu took a deep breath, resisted the urge to draw his sword, and said in a deep voice: "Han envoy, go down to rest for a while, I will give you an explanation." β
"It's just good for yourself."
Jian Yong turned around proudly after speaking, and added another sentence when he was ready.
"Don't forget to send a few Hun beauties to my tent."
However, the moment I turned around, I found that my back was already soaked.
Boom!
Some young people couldn't help but draw their knives, but they were held down by the older generation next to them.
Killing this one person will be exchanged for the death of countless Hun warriors, which is bloody history.
β¦β¦ Jian Yong came to the tent arranged for him by Qiangqu Shan Yu, looked at the flickering candle flame and fell into deep thought.
He deliberately showed a posture of no one in his eyes, firstly, to make people think that he was ignorant, and secondly, to observe the situation of the Southern Xiongnu tribes.
Who is pro-Han! Who hates the Han Chinese?
Start with the haters.
4,000 words, who dares to say that I am short?
(End of chapter)