In this Great Qin, the person with the most say is Ying Zheng.
Therefore, every time there is something new, Ran Fang will ask someone to give Ying Zheng a copy.
After all, as the saying goes, nothing can wear you but nothing can wear you.
And Ying Zheng, who was being flattered, was naturally very happy every time he saw the novelty things Ran Fang sent to him.
Just like now, he had just finished dinner when he saw Wei Liang bringing a steaming white thing to him on a glass plate with an expression on his face as if he was holding a treasure.
This was something he had never seen before, and he immediately knew that Ran Fang had someone send it to him.
Smelling this stuff, even though he was full, he couldn't help but swallow.
Feeling that he had moved inadvertently, he looked at Wei Liang with some embarrassment and asked with a serious expression: "What is this?"
Wei Liang didn't seem to notice Ying Zheng's little move. He still had the humble attitude on his face and placed the bowl and chopsticks in front of Ying Zheng with his own hands.
He took a step back, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is the food that was brought to you by the envoy just now."
"It says that the commander just made it, and it's called dumplings."
"The commander also said that if you eat it with a little vinegar, it will taste better."
"If Your Majesty doesn't like to be jealous, you can just eat it."
"The commander brought it specially to honor His Majesty. He also said that he hoped that Your Majesty would not mind that it was too late. It was because he had done it several times before he succeeded."
These words seemed to be specially made by Ran Fang for Ying Zheng.
If Ying Zheng knew that it was actually after Ran Fang had eaten the dumplings that he had someone deliver the wrapped dumplings and have them cooked by the royal chef in the palace, he would probably be angry.
However, now that he heard Wei Liang's words, he still nodded with satisfaction.
"Okay, I'll give it a try."
As he spoke, Ying Zheng picked up a dumpling, dipped it in a little vinegar, put it in his mouth and chewed it.
After chewing for the first time, he realized that there was pork in it, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
As the head of a country, there are very few foods in the world that he has not eaten before, but he has really never eaten these dumplings.
Although he was very happy in his heart, due to his status, he only ate two in a row and put down the chopsticks in his hands.
He leaned back, still staring at the plate of dumplings.
However, his tone was indeed full of joy, "This Ran Fang can really surprise everyone."
"I just don't know how these dumplings are made?"
Wei Liang took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, unfolded it and placed it next to the dumplings.
Normally, before Ying Zheng could say anything, he would have asked someone to take the food away, but looking at Ying Zheng's expression now, he didn't act on his own.
"This is what the commander sent along with the dumplings. He said this is how to make dumplings."
"You just use wheat to make flour with a stone mill, then mix it with water to form a dough, mix the prepared pork and vegetables, and then wrap them together."
"This paper is written in great detail. Please take a look at it, Your Majesty."
"The commander also said that someone will send the stone mill to His Majesty tomorrow."
These are what the man told Wei Liang when he came to deliver the dumplings. While waiting for the imperial chef to cook the dumplings, Wei Liang kept these words in his mind.
Ying Zheng looked at the piece of paper, which had a drawing of a stone mill and detailed records of each step.
He immediately knew that Ran Fang made him want to eat, and he could make it in the kitchen at any time.
"Ran Fang is interested."
With this sentence, Wei Liang knew that this meant that Ying Zheng was satisfied with Ran Fang.
Normally, Ran Fang has already gained enough trust and appreciation in front of Ying Zheng, but now this time, it may be a few steps higher.
Even Zhao Gao before was probably not treated as well as Ran Fang.
He lowered his head and said nothing, but he had some concerns in his heart.
…
Zheng Guo received Ran Fang's instructions and got up early the next morning. As soon as the city gate opened, he left the city and went to the villages outside the city in person.
Liu Bang was already waiting at the city gate. When he saw Zheng Guo coming, he immediately said hello and followed behind.
In this way, the group of them walked toward the village outside the city.
Because of the previous short-turn shaft plow incident, the people were very grateful for his attitude. When they saw him coming, everyone thought he was here to tell something better.
Therefore, before he could greet everyone, many villagers had already come to greet him.
By the time he reached the pavilion chief, almost everyone in the village had come.
When they saw him coming, everyone greeted him warmly.
"Master Zheng!"
"Master Zheng is here!"
"See Mr. Zheng!"
Being able to get such love from the head of Guizhou made Zheng Guo feel satisfied every time he came here.
He went back last night and thought for a long time. Since Ran Fang asked him to do this, he must be guarding against some people.
How could he endure such a simple villager being used by some thieves and even becoming their weapon against Da Qin?
Glancing at Liu Bang behind him, he said loudly: "Everyone, I am here today to inform you of something."
With one word, the people fell silent, and all eyes were focused on Zheng Guo.
Zheng Guo turned sideways, pointed at Liu Bang and said, "Liu Wei, please tell me."
When passing Liu Bang, he whispered: "Don't scare them."
Liu Bang, who was named, did not delay. He took a step forward and glanced at all the people, wanting to see if there was anyone suspicious here.
"During this period, the city is arresting people who do business privately!"
"I hope all the heads of Guizhou will not make any private transactions!"
"Especially don't trade grain with people you don't know. If you are caught, it will be a crime of collaborating with the enemy and the whole village will be implicated!"
"But if anyone knows who has made a deal in private and comes to tell me secretly, as long as it is proven that he is telling the truth, he will be rewarded with a bag of wheat."
"Also, if someone has sold grain before, as long as they tell who bought it, they will not be blamed."
"In a while, guards will be visiting from house to house. No one will know if you tell me, and I won't publicize this matter. There will also be a reward."
As he said that, a guard immediately lifted up a bag, which was a month's rations for a family.
Everyone's eyes were looking at the bag of grain, their eyes full of longing.
Suddenly, everyone looked at the people around them suspiciously, as if thinking about who had sold food.
Some people, however, looked guilty, as if they were afraid of being found out.
From his eyes and movements, Liu Bang actually had some guesses in his mind, but in the end it had to be formalized.
Before coming, Ran Fang also told him that as long as those who had made mistakes before spoke honestly, he would not pursue them, so they did not arrest those people in front of everyone.
"Okay, everyone, let's go back."
"We will go door to door in a while, please don't go out!"
After saying that, everyone dispersed in a hurry, fearing that they would be caught if they ran too slowly.
Zheng Guo didn't expect Liu Bang to be so direct. He was a little worried, but thinking about what Ran Fang promised, he immediately became a little more determined.
He thought for a while and couldn't help but stepped forward and asked Liu Bang: "Do you want me to take a few people with me to interrogate them?"
"I'm very familiar with them, so I won't lie."
