"The Book of Rites: The Royal System" says: "The princes do not kill cattle for no reason, the doctors do not kill sheep for no reason, the scholars do not kill dogs and pigs for no reason, and the common people do not eat treasures for no reason." ”

In ancient Chinese recipes, beef is undoubtedly the most noble meat.

As the most important means of production in the agricultural era, the imperial court generally did not allow the slaughter of cattle without permission, as the Book of Rites says, even if it is a prince, unless it is a major celebration, it is not easy to kill cattle.

Therefore, it is a fallacy that the heroes of the rivers and lakes in the novel beat two catties of good beef at every turn.

Before the Song Dynasty, the meat that people most often ate was actually mutton, but raising sheep depended on water and soil, the cost was very high, and the meat production was very small, so only officials above the fifth grade could often eat it.

In comparison, the pig breeding is simple, the growth cycle is short, and almost every household can raise a few heads, so the first strategy that Mo Xiaolou offered to Yang Guang was to carry out the pig breeding business on a large scale......

"Phew, Yuwen Tuo, this kid doesn't know what to think, pork smells so big, if you can eat it, there will be ghosts!" "The eldest grandson Wuji grabbed two grasses from the hillside, chewing and complaining in his mouth,

"The most ridiculous thing is that I was asked to be Wang Xiu'er's deputy! I am a dignified household department, a member of the five grades, even if I hide in this mountain den to raise pigs, I am still a deputy?

"Team Leader Changsun, it's time to clean up the pig manure in Field A-"

"Got it, come right away. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji spit out the grass in his mouth and rushed into the pigsty with a curse......

"How can this be reasonable, Yuwen Tuo, this little thief, is not a son of man, not a son of man!" In the Longmen study of Henan County, the old man with white hair and wide robes and big sleeves scolded angrily in a tone that did not match his identity.

This person is the world's giant Confucian Wang Tong, and his reputation is extremely high. There were many apprentices, including Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling and other famous ministers in later generations.

"Master Wang, you are dissipated and angry, and it is not worth it. A student on the side heard the words and said.

"Bastard, villain chaos, how can I not be angry?

Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty once said: The poor and lowly friends do not forget each other, and the wives of the bad chaff do not go to court.

When the Yuwen thief was in trouble, the Wang family was not afraid of people's words, gave him a place to stay, and helped him to gain fame. Lonely men and widows have lived in the same room for three years, and it can be said that they are not only poor friends, but also bad wives.

This little thief is good, once he made his career, his original form was revealed, not only did he correct the name of the Wang family, but he actually asked her to do it as a weak woman...... Doing the vulgar and despicable thing of raising pigs and livestock is really shameless, especially shameless!"

The louder he spoke, the more dissatisfied he became, and he continued to grit his teeth, pointing to the east and scolding: "If the old man is ten years younger, he will mention the three-foot Qingfeng, and go to Luoyang to cut off the head of the heart-"

As soon as the students around him heard that the master's words were becoming more and more outrageous, they pale and dissuaded: "Master, be cautious. This Yuwen Taishi is a heavenly immortal, if he knows you......"

"Bastard!

Sage Cloud: Zi is silent, and the strange power is chaotic.

Bo Bao, how can you believe such rumors if you have read the books of the sages? You are far worse than Senior Brother Xuanling!"

The person named Bo Bao's expression darkened, and he smiled bitterly: "How can a student be compared to Senior Brother Fang, if it weren't for Yuwen Tuo's sideways, he would be the eye of today's subject list......"

When Wang Tong heard this, he stroked his beard curled up angrily, and finally put away his angry expression and said, "Hehe, this is the only good thing Yuwen Tuo has done."

Now the court is in a coma, fortunately, Xuan Ling has not been in this subject, and the provincial people are in the same stream with those traitors!

......

Luoyang, Taishifu.

Mo Xiaolou is sitting on the desk to correct some important documents, since he imitated the ancient law and issued the order to seek talents, there have been many young talents in the name of Master Mu Yuwen to come to work.

According to the abilities of these people, he arranged different positions for them in the Taishi Mansion and the newly opened household department one by one.

Although he already has a good political team, the person he really wants to invite has been delayed, which makes him feel quite a pity.

When he was lamenting that he had no Wang Zuozhicai under his subordinates, and he could only do many things himself, he suddenly heard a report from the porter: "Taishi, there is another scholar outside the door, named Fang Xuanling, who tore up the order to seek talent and asked to see Taishi." ”

"Great. Hurry up, please...... No, I'm going to meet him personally. ”

After seeing Fang Xuanling, who had a scholarly temperament at the door, Mo Xiaolou laughed and greeted him:

"Haha, Brother Fang, I haven't seen you for many days, I'm finally waiting for you!"

Fang Xuanling's eyes lit up, and he said in surprise: "The Taishi has been waiting for me?"

Mo Xiaolou introduced him into the main hall, and replied as he walked on the road: "Xuan Ling is Wang Zuozhicai, if you don't come again, I really have to go to you in person." ”

was praised as Wang Zuozhicai by the most noble and powerful person in the Great Sui today, even Fang Xuanling was excited, but his face showed a look of shame: "Hey, the national teacher is really ashamed of me, the person who fell off the list, how can Wang Zuo ......"

"Xuan Ling is too modest...... Oh, it's here. Butler, take out my treasured six-fruit brew. ”

"Yes. ”

Fang Xuanling said gratefully: "I heard that this six-fruit brew is made by Lu Miaozi, the world's first skillful craftsman, and even the princes and nobles rarely taste it. ”

Mo Xiaolouqi said: "Xuan Ling is also a good drinker, great." Oh, please be seated. ”

He motioned for Fang Xuanling to sit down and talk to him.

There are two seats in the main hall, facing the door of the living room, and in the middle is a precious mahogany square table, in front of which is a warm wine stove, on which is the six-fruit brewed by Lu Miaozi.

Fang Xuanling didn't shirk either, and said bluntly after sitting down: "Taishi, the so-called learning of literature and martial arts, reported to the emperor's family, Fang Mou came here in response to the Taishi's order to seek talent." ”

Mo Xiaolou said: "Xuan Ling is really refreshing, then I won't beat around the bush." At present, there are important positions reserved for the monarch in the household department and the Taishi Mansion, one of which is to serve as the secretary of the household department and receive the Taishi order; The choice is yours. ”

Fang Xuanling's whole body shook violently, he never expected that the Taishi would give him such a great trust as soon as they met, and the so-called death of a confidant would inevitably ripple in his heart.

However, he is also a scheming person, and he did not lose his sense of proportion because of this, but carefully pondered the deep meaning of these two choices in his heart.

Seeing that he was deep in thought, Mo Xiaolou drank wine by himself and did not urge.

After a long time, Fang Xuanling raised his head, his eyes flashed with wisdom, and he said warmly: "Before answering, Fang Mou has something to ask, and I hope that the master can treat him with sincerity." ”

"But it doesn't hurt to ask. ”

Fang Xuanling looked deeply at Mo Xiaolou's eyes, as if he wanted to see all the details of his expression clearly, and asked Zhengrong: "I don't know if Taishi is really an immortal god descending to earth, or is it a play?"

Mo Xiaolou frowned, as if he was slightly surprised by Fang Xuanling's abrupt question, but soon his face showed a look of clarity, and he nodded:

"Nature is a play. ”

Seeing that he answered so decisively, Fang Xuanling's doubts in his heart suddenly disappeared, he laughed long, and arched his hand:

"Haha, in this way, how about the student choose to be a scribe under the Taishi?"

"The wine is warm, and we drink it together. ”

The wine cups intersected, and the two looked at each other and smiled, quite a bit of a confidant, and hated each other.

Next, the two did not talk too much about political affairs, but chatted about each other.

Poetry and songs, mountains and wilderness, astronomy and geography...... Talk about everything, enjoy everything.

Before they knew it, it was already night, but the two of them were not tired, and they were about to talk at night. Suddenly there was a sharp knock at the door,

"Come in. ”

A warrior pushed the door in, stepped to Mo Xiaolou's side, leaned down and whispered a few words.

"Your Majesty's assassination?"