Time flies by and it’s April in a blink of an eye.
The weather has begun to warm up, and Quyuan plow has been promoted in Qin in the past two months. The tools for cultivating land in various places use curved shaft plows, which increases the speed of plowing and reduces the loss of plowing cattle. In terms of farming, Qin State has made solid progress.
Thanks to Song Yi's suggestions, improvements to the soldiers' standard weapons were also completed. The weapons of the soldiers of the Great Qin Army were all changed and replaced with sharper swords. The overall strength of the Qin Army was further improved.
These are subtle.
Without encountering war, changes in the army cannot be judged for the time being.
At least neither Qi nor Jin knew about it.
In the past two months, the matter of the imperial examination had spread in Qin State, and many scholars from various places began to come to Xianyang.
Everyone must prepare to take the imperial examination.
Xianyang City was becoming more and more lively, but Lin Feng never paid attention to the liveliness of Xianyang City. He followed the established strategy and worked with Liu Zhen to steadily advance the imperial examination. Up to now, preparations for all aspects of the imperial examination are being advanced in an orderly manner.
On this day, when Lin Feng was reading in the study, Bai Yuyao entered.
Bai Yuyao's face was filled with joy. She walked up to Lin Feng, bowed her head and said, "Husband, the ginseng wine has been made. I have also tried it on my body, and the effect is indeed good. It's just that the effect of this ginseng wine is a little off."
There was a hint of shyness on her face, which looked quite strange.
Lin Feng saw the look on Bai Yuyao's face and understood immediately. Ginseng wine is not an ordinary wine, this is not West Wind Drunk, nor any other ordinary wine, but a medicinal wine with real medicinal effects.
After all, it is ginseng, a great tonic.
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Ginseng wine can strengthen the body. In addition, it can also nourish yin and yang, so that men can regain their virility, right?"
"yes!"
Bai Yuyao nodded in reply.
When it came to this matter, she was also surprised. She didn't expect it to have such an effect.
Lin Feng said: "Isn't this a good thing? Only when this kind of medicinal wine is sold to the outside world can it sell well. However, although the formula of the medicinal wine will not be discovered, for the master of medicine, it can be judged as ginseng, angelica, and astragalus. , wolfberry and other drugs.”
"It's just that they don't know how to mix it. They don't know my formula."
"It is foreseeable that once ginseng wine starts to be sold, the price of ginseng will increase on a large scale in a short period of time. The top priority is that you purchase ginseng on a large scale and store a large amount of ginseng. In a few days, we will start selling ginseng wine. Trafficking.”
Bai Yuyao nodded and said: "Don't worry, husband, I have already started to stock up on ginseng, a medicinal material. I have already stored a lot of it. Of course, I will buy more. When our ginseng wine starts to develop, there will be another industry. "
Bai Yuyao is happy to continue to explore ways to make money.
This is what she has been looking forward to.
In more than two months, the construction of branches of Bailu Academy began in various places, and academies have been established in the seat of each county. At the same time, many great Confucian scholars from Bailu Academy have been arranged to go to various places to teach and recruit disciples to impart knowledge.
This is the first step for White Deer Academy.
In the future, there will be more expansion.
This step of arrangement consumes a lot of money. Lin Feng spent more than 600,000 taels of silver out of the three million taels he gave to Bailu Academy. As time goes by, the subsequent consumption will be more, so Bai Yuyao feels happy when she thinks of making more money.
After earning more money, she can support her husband and let him do what he wants to do.
This is Bai Yuyao's idea.
To her, money is an external possession, and she is not short of money. She enjoys the process of making money and likes that the money can support Lin Feng.
This is her goal.
Lin Feng said: "You prepare some ginseng wine for me. I will send some to the emperor's grandfather and the teacher so that they can drink a little. In addition, my father-in-law will also send some to his place. After all, this is good wine."
Bai Yuyao nodded and immediately asked people to prepare. Lin Feng first brought a jar of thirty kilograms of wine into the palace.
Thirty pounds of ginseng wine is not a fraction.
Lin Feng entered the palace smoothly. When he saw Ying Jiuxiao, he said directly: "Grandfather, I brought you some good wine. It is ginseng wine specially prepared by the Lin family with various medicinal materials. Long-term drinking can prolong life. . Of course, you must drink a small amount of alcohol, no more than one or two taels a day. Drinking too much will harm your health."
"Where's the wine?"
Ying Jiuxiao is also a good drinker.
When he heard that Lin Feng had brought wine, he suddenly became excited.
"Bring it in."
Lin Feng gave an order, and Gao Xiaoyu brought a large jar of prepared ginseng wine.
Wang Shun took it and poured a small glass for Ying Jiuxiao. He did not try the wine because it was completely impossible for Lin Feng to harm the emperor.
Ying Jiuxiao picked up the wine bottle and took a sip. When the wine enters the throat, it is soft and has a hint of sweetness. After all, wolfberry is also added to the wine, giving it a hint of sweetness.
“Good wine!”
Ying Jiuxiao's eyes lit up and he was extremely happy.
Lin Feng reminded: "Grandfather, let me make it clear first. Drinking a little less ginseng wine every day can prolong your life. Once you drink too much, your deficiency will not be replenished, which will harm your body. People cannot bear such a big drink. repair."
"Ginseng wine also has the effect of boosting yang energy, nourishing yin and replenishing yang. Once you drink too much, it will also lead to cravings. In short, ginseng wine is a good thing, but no matter how good it is, you need to grasp a certain standard. Once it is exceeded, , it will backfire on the body.”
"I understand."
Ying Jiuxiao nodded.
Even though he is old, he still has this kind of determination.
Ying Jiuxiao drank another half a glass of wine, stopped drinking, and talked to Lin Feng about the imperial examination and the academy. After a while, Ying Jiuxiao felt that her body was slightly warm, and her hands and feet were very warm and comfortable.
“Good wine!”
Ying Jiuxiao couldn't help but sigh again.
Lin Feng said: "Grandfather, you just drank ginseng wine for the first time today. It's just the beginning. After drinking for a long time, it will be even more different."
"I have received your thoughts."
Ying Jiuxiao was thinking in his mind.
This wine is good wine.
Drinking good wine alone is like walking at night in brocade clothes, which is meaningless.
After Ying Jiuxiao and Lin Feng had a conversation, Lin Feng left. Ying Jiuxiao said: "Incoming, call Zhang Yi, Wang Tang, Li Yan, Yan Du and other six ministers, as well as the imperial censor Yue Xin, Guo Zi Let’s offer wine and Xu Yifu comes to discuss matters.”
The eunuch went to deliver the order. Not long after, everyone came to the main hall and saluted Ying Jiuxiao.
Then, everyone sat down.
Ying Jiuxiao had a faint smile on his face and waved his hand: "I invite you here today because I have a jar of good wine to share with you."
With a wave of his hand, the eunuch placed a glass of wine in front of everyone.
Not much wine, but a refreshing aroma.
The aroma of wine overflows.
Yue Xin, the imperial censor, frowned slightly. It was not a good sign that the emperor was enjoying himself so much. It's just that the emperor specially summoned them to share it, which was also the emperor's kindness.
After Yue Xin thought about it for a while, he finally stood up and said: "Your Majesty rewards me with drinking wine. It is a blessing for me and a favor from you. However, although Da Qin destroyed the Xia Kingdom, it was far from enough. Your Majesty is still needed. Work hard to govern and further strengthen Qin."
"Minister, I beg your majesty to restrain your indulgence and restrain your hedonism. As a king, if your majesty starts to enjoy himself and follow the example, I am afraid that the simple and honest style of Qin will soon fall apart. Please give me a clear warning."
Ying Jiuxiao's smile suddenly froze.
Yue Xin is a man who really doesn't care about the occasion and makes a big fuss over the smallest things.
However, Ying Jiuxiao still has to endure it.
He has to maintain his character as a wise man.
Ying Jiuxiao smiled and said: "I have written down Yue Qing's words. This is the only time. I will make no exception. This is the good wine I just got. Try it all. Only with this in mind, I cannot let you drink too much. of wine.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the ministers returned the greeting.
Yue Xin returned to his seat and looked at the wine on the table in front of him. He picked up the wine bottle and took a sip.
In an instant, the aroma of wine bursts on the taste buds of the tongue.
The strong aroma of wine filled the air.
Yue Xin is a person who has drank Xifeng Zui, but this drink is not as strong as Xifeng Zui, but has more mellow aroma, and the aroma of the wine has a hint of sweetness, and the taste is excellent. Yue Xin is also a good drinker. After drinking, his face was filled with emotion and he said: "Your Majesty, this is good."
"Is it really good wine?"
Ying Jiuxiao asked with a smile.
Yue Xin said: "It's good wine."
Ying Jiuxiao leaned forward slightly and asked with a smile: "Can I drink then?"
brush!
Yue Xin suddenly became embarrassed.
Just now, he took the initiative to advise the emperor to restrain himself. Now when Ying Jiuxiao asked, he suddenly became embarrassed. He smiled coquettishly and said, "Your Majesty, you still have to be vigilant and not be too indulgent and relaxed."
"Hahaha……"
Ying Jiuxiao laughed loudly and said: "Yue Xin is right, I still have to check myself three times."
He was in a very cheerful mood. Seeing Yue Xin wanting to drink but feeling a little embarrassed, Ying Jiuxiao felt happy.
Wang Tang finished drinking the wine with expectant eyes and said: "Your Majesty, where does this wine come from? Compared with Xifengzui, it is somewhat similar, but has a different taste. It is more mellow, but it feels a little more... The medicinal taste is like wolfberry and ginseng.”
"Yes, there are these."
Ying Jiuxiao nodded and said: "There are indeed ginseng and other medicinal materials in this wine. The name is ginseng wine. It can strengthen the body and nourish the body, nourish yin and yang, and prolong life. You only need to drink a little every day to strengthen your body."
Wang Tang frowned and said, "Your Majesty, you won't be deceived, right?"
Ying Jiuxiao's face suddenly darkened.
Cheated?
Who dares to deceive him, the emperor?
Ying Jiuxiao snorted and said: "This wine was donated by Lin Feng. It is extremely rare. I only have a little. Now, I just want you to have a taste."
Once everyone heard about Lin Feng, they had no doubts.
Everyone knows how powerful Lin Feng is. In particular, the pills at the Lin Family Huichun Hall are said to be prescriptions given by Lin Feng, who is very good at medicinal materials.
At this point, everyone is relieved.
Ying Jiuxiao was talking about ginseng wine with the others, interjecting political issues from time to time. After a while, Wang Tang, Zhang Yi and others felt a little surprised. After drinking the ginseng wine, they felt warm all over their bodies. It's comfortable.
Zhang Yi's mind became active and he said: "Your Majesty, the ginseng wine is really good. When Lin Feng presented it, did he say whether he would sell it?"
"Didn't say that."
Ying Jiuxiao said with a smile: "I don't know either. Lin Feng, this kid, has always been quite pure and filial. If he has any good things, the first thing that comes to mind is me, the imperial grandfather. In the past, Xifeng Zui was like this, and later on, the down jacket was like this. . Today’s ginseng wine is still like this. Alas, there is no way, who allowed me to have such a grandson-in-law? "
When everyone heard this, they were all sour.
The emperor is too superficial.
He actually showed off Lin Feng's filial piety in front of everyone.
Everyone was thinking about how to get some ginseng wine. This wine is a good thing.
After Ying Jiuxiao showed off, he stopped trying to keep anyone around and waved them away.
After Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others walked out of the hall, Li Yan, Xu Yifu and others left. Zhang Yi stopped Wang Tang and said with a smile: "Wang Shangshu."
Wang Tang said: "Mr. Zhang, you are the senior. Just call me by my name. There is no need to do so."
Zhang Yi stroked his beard under his chin and said: "I'd like to ask you, dear brother, ginseng wine is a good thing. Your Majesty has it. If we old bones drink more, won't we feel better?"
"The relationship between me and Lin Feng is average. But you, Wang Tang, are different. The Wang family and the Lin family have an irreconcilable relationship. It makes sense for you to ask Lin Feng for a drink. How about we go to the Lin family to visit?"
Wang Tang smiled and said, "That's exactly what I meant."
"Walk!"
Zhang Yi couldn't wait to speak.
Wang Tang and Zhang Yi left the imperial city together and took a carriage to the Lin family.
