Ji Lie thought about it and realized that he couldn't hide this matter from Zhang Changde anyway, so he simply said it openly and honestly,
"I plan to make some wine!"
Zhang Changde was stunned for a moment, then showed a disapproving expression on his face.
I originally thought that Ji Lie's stupidity was cured, but unexpectedly he went crazy again!
Forget it, let him do it!
The good impression Zhang Changde had for Ji Lie disappeared in an instant!
Ji Lie noticed Zhang Changde's expression, but just smiled and was too lazy to explain anything.
With a wave of his hand, he asked Zhang Changde and the other servants in the yard to retreat first.
Youzhou is located in the north, and the weather has always been cold.
Especially in the cold winter, sometimes the temperature can reach dozens of degrees below zero.
The most popular thing here is not the southern fruit wine, but the fiery and stimulating spirit that can relax the menstrual flow, activate blood circulation, and warm the body.
It's just that the brewing technology in this world was low, and Shaodaozi, the most popular spirit in Youzhou, was only equivalent to wine with 20 or 30 degrees of alcohol in the previous life.
And what Ji Lie planned to brew was the famous Erguotou in later generations!
"One cup of Erguotou made me cry..."
Ji Lie hummed a little tune, recalling the brewing process in his mind, and started to prepare.
For him, the all-powerful soldier, brewing wine is just a piece of cake.
Not long after, a simple distillation equipment was assembled by Ji Lie.
The brewing process is a commercial secret, and Ji Lie is not very confident about the servants in the house. He can only do everything by himself.
After a lot of effort, Ji Lie finally completed the preliminary preparations, and then waited quietly.
After a while, a lot of white wine condensed when exposed to cold was collected in the clay pot.
Ji Lie tasted it with a wooden spoon and shook his head.
During the brewing process of Erguotou, the concentration of Guotou and Jiushaozi is either too high and the taste is mixed, or the concentration is too low and tasteless.
Only the wine cooked in the second pot has a fragrant aroma, strong wine power and long-lasting stamina!
Ji Lie dumped the pot head, replaced the contents of the tin pan that served as the condenser, and started firing again.
The wine that flows out at this time is clear and transparent, with a mellow taste.
Ji Lie took another bite and smiled to himself,
"That's what it smells like!"
"Your Highness, what are you doing?"
It turned out that Xiuer woke up and found the backyard.
"This is how we make money!"
Ji Lie laughed and ordered,
"Go and call Commander Zhang!"
Xiu'er took the order and left. Not long after, Zhang Changde followed her reluctantly and walked over.
When he saw the assembled still and smelled the fragrant smell of Erguotou in the yard, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face!
"Commander Zhang, Gu's wine has been brewed, so I invite you to come over and have a taste."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
There are almost no generals who are not good at drinking, especially those who stay in Youzhou where the climate is bitter and cold.
It's just that he has no choice but to be short of money, so Zhang Changde seldom drinks alcohol on weekdays.
When he heard that Ji Lie was going to reward him with wine, he couldn't help but move his index fingers and salivate.
"This wine is very strong. I wonder how much Commander Zhang can drink?"
Ji Lie asked with a smile.
Zhang Changde was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly and raised his hand to point east.
"What does Commander Zhang mean by this?"
Ji Lie was a little confused.
"Reporting to the prince, that is the direction of the East China Sea."
"The amount of wine I drink is as wide as the East China Sea."
"The most intense knife-burning in Youzhou, I did it for four kilograms without even getting down!"
Zhang Changde was serious and authentic.
Hearing his answer, Ji Lie didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Good guy, I asked you how you drink, and you pointed me in the direction of the sea?
"The wine I brew is much stronger than burning a knife. Commander Zhang, don't be greedy."
Ji Lie picked up the clay pot with Erguotou and carefully poured half a bowl for Zhang Changde.
This prince is too stingy!
Zhang Changde cursed in his heart, but still respectfully took the wine bowl from Ji Lie's hand.
Zhang Changde was shocked when he saw Erguotou for the first time!
Is there such a clear and transparent wine in the world?
The brewing technology was not developed at that time, and the brewed wine had to be filtered many times, but there was inevitably dregs!
Not only is the wine in the bowl clear and clear, but just by holding it in your hand, a strong aroma of wine hits your face!
Zhang Changde did not hesitate, immediately picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp!
It doesn't matter if you don't drink it. If you drink it, you'll be shocked!
The drink is sweet and refreshing, and is several times hotter than the strongest Shao Dao Zi that Zhang Changde has ever drunk!
He had never drunk Erguotou before, his face turned red instantly and he coughed violently!
"Good...good wine!"
When he calmed down, Zhang Changde couldn't help but praise the case and stared at Ji Lie with fiery eyes.
"This kind of good wine can only be found in heaven, how many times can we taste it on earth!"
"I wonder what the name of such a good wine is?"
Ji Lie originally planned to give her another name, but after thinking about it, she decided to call her by her original name.
"Erguotou!"
Zhang Changde had never heard of this name before and was puzzled.
"I wonder who invented the brewing process for this wine?"
"Far away in the horizon, right in front of you, it is me, the prince."
Ji Lie responded without blushing or heart beating.
"I didn't expect that the prince could brew such good wine, I really admire him!"
Thinking of his previous disapproval of Ji Lie, Zhang Changde couldn't help but blush.
Fortunately, he probably had type O blood, and his face turned red after drinking. Ji Lie and Xiu'er didn't notice it at all.
"According to Commander Zhang, if we sell this wine in Youzhou, we can make a lot of money?"
"Absolutely!"
Zhang Changde nodded heavily without thinking.
Although he didn't know much about merchants, he was very sure that this kind of strong liquor called Erguotou would be very popular in the bitter cold Youzhou!
When the prince makes a lot of money, won't he also be able to benefit from it?
Thinking of this, Zhang Changde's eyes couldn't help but shine.
"Commander Zhang, among the servants in the house, find a servant for Gu who is reliable and familiar with the situation in Youzhou City."
Ji Lie ordered.
"I humbly obey my orders!"
Zhang Changde responded respectfully and immediately turned around and left.
Looking at Zhang Changde's leaving figure, Ji Lie couldn't help but laugh.
It really goes with that saying, money can make a fool of himself!
After knowing that he might make a lot of money, Zhang Changde's attitude was much more respectful than before!
At this moment, Ji Lie noticed that Xiu'er was looking at him intently.
"Xiu'er, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with my face?"
"No... I just think that His Highness is so powerful!"
Xiuer's pretty face turned red, she pursed her lips and smiled.
Although she didn't understand anything, looking at the wine Ji Lie brewed, even Zhang Changde, who had always been serious about his words, was amazed by it. She was happy for Ji Lie from the bottom of her heart!
