Ever since Zhu Wenzheng led his fleet to leave Yingtian Mansion, his brother Zhu Yuanzhang has felt a little lost from time to time.
Zhu Han knew that he was worried about his juniors.
After all, among their next generation, Zhu Wen was the first nephew to leave Ming Dynasty to work hard.
"Oh, Qi Wu, when I think about Wen Zheng going to Nanyang, the sky is high and the road is far away, and I heard that there are many diseases and plagues there. If this child is really good or bad, I will really have no face to see my elder brother in the future!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Han in the palace of Yingtian Mansion.
It has to be said that Zhu Yuanzhang values family relationships very much. As long as it is the child of the old Zhu family, he will not be worried about it.
It is precisely because of this that Zhu Yuanzhang clearly arranged the food, drink, and diarrhea for the descendants of the old Zhu family in history, so that hundreds of thousands of rice insect wastes were raised.
In Zhu Han's case, no matter who his nephew is, if he wants to save wealth for himself and his descendants, he has to fight for it himself!
The Ming Dynasty's court did not want to support hundreds of thousands of people.
"Wen Zheng is not an ordinary person. Some Nanyang natives can't do anything to him. Even for those plague diseases, most of the diseases can be avoided with marching powder and Fengyoujing produced in Ming Dynasty. If it doesn't work, I gave Wen Zheng ten boxes of ten thousand yuan. Using golden elixir, as long as the disease is not too complicated, it will not hurt your life!" Zhu Handan said calmly.
"Universal golden elixir? Did you really give him ten boxes?" Brother Zhu Yuanzhang looked surprised.
The so-called universal golden elixir is actually Zhu Han's sign in to obtain some broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Many of the serious diseases of tigers and wolves in this era are actually bacterial and viral infections.
For these microbial diseases, most medical skills are helpless.
And Zhu Han's 'universal golden elixir' is the magic elixir that can bring people back from the gate of hell!
Zhu Biao, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, once had a high fever that refused to go away. It was only after taking the all-purpose golden elixir provided by Zhu Han that he was able to turn the corner.
Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang heard that Zhu Han gave ten boxes of all-purpose golden elixirs to that boy Wen Zheng, he immediately stopped worrying.
Not only was he not worried, but he felt that Zhu Han had given him too much.
After all, a universal golden elixir, that is, antibiotics, can cure the disease.
"That boy Wenzheng, don't use it carelessly!"
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"We have to issue an imperial edict to give instructions to this stupid boy!"
The more Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it, the more worried he became, and he immediately drafted an imperial edict specifically instructing Zhu Wenzheng to properly keep and use those 'universal golden elixirs'!
Zhu Han could understand his brother's worries.
After leaving the palace, Zhu Han saw that it was still early and not yet noon, so he wanted to take a walk around Yingtian Mansion to relax.
If you asked why he didn't stay in the palace for dinner at noon, Zhu Han would definitely scoff.
Brother Zhu Yuanzhang's frugality is most evident in his meals. Zhu Han has already inquired about it. Today at noon in the palace, whether it is the emperor, queen, prince, concubines, princes, princesses, or palace maids and eunuchs, they are all thinking about the bitter and the sweet. Pearl Jade White Jade Soup'!
It's 'Pearl Jade White Jade Soup' again!
A hodgepodge of leftovers from yesterday and the day before yesterday!
Zhu Han, why don’t you run away quickly!
Walking on the street of Yingtianfu, Zhu Han had already put on an ordinary lake silk clothes and put on a fake beard, which perfectly made him look several years older. When walking on the street, most acquaintances would not recognize him. Not out of yourself.
Nowadays, the three squadrons of government officers and the twenty-fourth battalion of Jinyi guards in Yingtian Mansion are patrolling every day, so there is no need to worry about safety issues.
The only two people around him were Chen Baodao and Hu Yiba. Although they were both knighted for their military merits, they refused to be promoted to other positions and always followed Zhu Han to protect him.
"Master, let's find a place to eat, we're really hungry!"
Hu Yiba patted his belly and begged Zhu Han.
Although this tomb robber is already a third-class earl, he has always acted in an undisciplined manner. When no one is around, he even makes jokes in front of Zhu Han.
Zhu Han didn't bother to pay attention to him. He didn't see any restaurants along the way, so he was naturally not interested.
"Qinggong Building?"
Suddenly, a brand new restaurant plaque caught Zhu Han's eyes.
This name is really eye-catching!
"Your Highness, oh, young master, this is the newly opened restaurant of General Xu Da's family. I heard that it is run by some of the best chefs in the north. It has only been open for three days and it is almost full every day. Would you like to try it?" Hu Yiba said quickly.
"The Qinggong Building opened by Xu Da?" Zhu Han was speechless for a moment. He couldn't help but rolled his eyes and continued jokingly, "Isn't the roast goose sold there?"
Hu Yiba's face suddenly froze, and he muttered: "It turns out that the young master knew this a long time ago, and he deliberately made fun of me."
"Huh? Are you really selling roast goose?" Zhu Han felt that the world was a little too bizarre.
"Yes, Qinggong Restaurant specializes in roast goose and duck. The skin is crispy and the meat is fragrant. Hey, that's authentic!" Hu Yiba opened his arms and gave a thumbs up.
"Bah, you thieves, you are your mother! If you don't want to eat, leave!" Zhu Han secretly screamed, turned around and walked forward.
Although Qinggong Tower and Roast Goose were rumors that could not be taken seriously, the fact that these two things were concentrated on Xu Da's family property made Zhu Han feel very uncomfortable.
Hu Yiba looked aggrieved. He didn't know what he said wrongly, and was scolded by His Royal Highness.
"Old Chen, what's wrong with me?" Hu Yiba asked in a low voice.
Chen Baodao also gave him a roll of his eyes, "You talk too much, a bandit. You should be a good person, but it's a pity that you have a mouth!"
After saying that, Chen Baodao chased after Zhu Han closely.
Hu Yiba couldn't help scolding Chen Baodao behind his back, "Chen Heizi, you mute dog is the best at biting!"
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Zhu Han walked in Yingtianfu City, looking at the dazzling array of products and the increasingly prosperous streets, and couldn't help but feel a strong sense of pride in his heart.
All of this is because of his own existence, which made Ming Dynasty become so strong and prosperous decades in advance.
Today's Yingtian Mansion, as the capital of the Ming Dynasty, is no longer limited to the city walls.
Under Zhu Han's suggestion, Yingtianfu, the capital of the Ming Dynasty, has begun to develop into a city without city walls.
The city wall is actually used to protect order. If a foreign enemy invades Yingtianfu City, it means that the Ming Dynasty is rotten to the core and there is almost no way to save it. It cannot be supported by a small city wall.
Rather than this, Yingtian Mansion, which is located in the core area of the Ming Dynasty, would be better off completely moving towards urban development without city walls.
Outside Yingtianfu City, there are many spontaneous markets.
Zhu Han and his party walked out of Yingtianfu city gate and came to the markets outside the city.
Compared with the bustling streets in Yingtianfu City, the shops here have more of a simple fireworks atmosphere.
The shops in Yingtianfu City, whether they are restaurants or businesses, are all luxuriously decorated, and there are well-dressed clerks soliciting customers at the door.
In these markets outside Yingtianfu City, most of them are mom-and-pop shops or family workshops. Occasionally there are one or two larger two-story buildings. There is no decoration at all, and they all have simple bright doors and windows.
"What does this company do? It looks different and has different ideas?"
Zhu Han pointed forward with his hand and said to the courtyard of a two-story building near a river.
Hu Yiba took a closer look and immediately showed a lewd smile.
"Tell me, young master, that is a brothel licensed by the Jiaofang Secretary!"
As a feudal dynasty in the Ming Dynasty, institutions like Jiaofangsi would naturally not be abolished. Not only was it not abolished, but under Zhu Han's guidance, its business and capabilities were even improved.
According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, not only were the people of the Ming Dynasty not allowed to be slaves, but neither men nor women were allowed to engage in prostitution. Even for the female family members of criminals who had committed the crime of treason, the most severe punishment was to be exiled to the frontier and assigned to soldiers as wives and concubines. .
But the countless men in the Ming Dynasty naturally need a way to vent their anger.
The Jiaofang Division of the Ming Dynasty took on the management and tax collection of brothels.
Anyone who wants to open a brothel in the Ming Dynasty must obtain a license from the Jiaofang Division. The brothel license is reviewed every year, and there are strict requirements for the venue and personnel to operate.
Moreover, the people of the Ming Dynasty were not allowed to sell themselves into slavery or force their girls into prostitution. All the women in the brothels were purchased from abroad, or they were selected and purchased from the captives of the border troops of the Ming Dynasty. This led to a sharp increase in the labor costs of the brothels.
The large and small brothels in Yingtianfu City are no longer affordable for ordinary people.
In order to fill the market for the middle and lower classes, cheap brothels listed on Jiaofangsi have sprung up next to the rivers outside Yingtianfu City.
"It turns out that it is the property of Jiaofangsi. No wonder there seems to be no one there during the day!" Zhu Han also smiled meaningfully.
The Ming Dynasty's army was fighting everywhere, and it definitely gained a lot of prisoners and slaves.
The main staff of these brothels listed in Jiaofangsi are Korean and Japanese women. They are obedient and submissive to the men of the Ming Dynasty. Many Japanese women even sold themselves to the Ming Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, Although your body is sold here, you can still have enough food and clothing, which is much better than working as a cow or a horse in the Japanese country.
"Master, do you want to go in and have fun?" Hu Yiba continued in a vulgar manner.
"What's so funny about a group of Japanese little guys with short legs?" Zhu Han said with disdain.
He now has more than a dozen fair-skinned, beautiful, blond and blue-eyed Slavic slave girls in the British palace. They are much better than those short-legged girls from the Japanese country.
"Hehe, what His Highness is saying is that this villain is not thoughtful enough!" Hu Yiba said quickly.
Although Zhu Han admired all kinds of beauties, he felt very uncomfortable having to go to a brothel and walk the same path as other brothers.
Zhu Han led two people forward again. Not far away, he suddenly heard a lively hawking sound in front of him.
I saw a small stall with a signboard high up with three crooked characters written on it.
"French fries!"
When Zhu Han saw these three words, he couldn't help but froze on the spot.
There is an instant feeling of traveling back to modern society.
This stall is owned by a couple, both in their thirties, with two and a half-year-old children helping at the stall, and a smaller one sleeping in a bamboo basket next to it.
"Are things like French fries coming out?"
Zhu Han couldn't help but sigh. The Chinese people are definitely the best in the world in researching food.
Although Zhu Han had already figured out potatoes, an excellent crop, he did not mention the various ways to eat them.
Almost all Daming official farms that grow potatoes have only two simple ways to eat them: steamed potatoes.
Zhu Han was really curious that the young couple in front of him actually opened such a French fries stall.
Zhu Han walked up with Chen Baodao and Hu Yiba.
Although the couple at the French fries stall shouted loudly, not many people actually came to taste it.
"Store, how do you sell this?" Zhu Han asked.
"Sir, these French fries cost five bucks!" the man at the vendor said immediately.
Five eldest sons, that is, five copper coins.
According to the purchasing power of Hongwu Tongbao in the Ming Dynasty, five copper coins can buy a bowl of hot soup noodles with meat and eggs.
So this portion of French fries costs five copper coins, which is really not cheap.
“Come and serve three portions and give us a taste!”
Zhu Han waved his hand and said, and Chen Baodao behind him quickly took out fifteen large coins from his arms and placed them on the table.
"Okay, please wait a moment, sir!"
The vendor couple immediately started frying French fries.
Zhu Han sat nearby and chatted with the couple, and then he realized that they were Tianke from Xinfeng Village in Yingtian Mansion.
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Xinfengzhuang is the property under the name of Zhu Han's Prince Ying's Mansion.
A variety of novel crops, including corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, etc., are grown in large quantities in Xinfeng Village.
This year's autumn harvest has just passed. Except for the harvest that was handed over, all the remaining harvest belongs to Tianke.
This street vendor couple, the man’s surname is Guo and Guo Qian, and the woman’s surname is Wang. They were originally from Kaifeng Prefecture in Bianliang. They fled famine to the south of the Yangtze River in their early years. Later, the Ming Dynasty pacified the south of the Yangtze River. When recruiting farm tenants, they honestly Guo Qian, who was responsible, took his family as farm guests.
The harvests in the past two years have been getting better and better, and Guo Qian's family's life has gradually improved, and they have gradually accumulated some savings.
Now that the autumn harvest season has passed, Guo Qian's family is thinking about doing some small business and earning some money to buy some land of their own. After all, although the treatment at the British Prince's Manor is good, they still feel uneasy.
"Guests, how do these French fries taste?" Guo Qian rubbed his hands beside him and asked with a smile.
"It tastes good. The oil you used here is of the highest quality." Zhu Han said next to him. After just one taste, he knew that the oil used in this was the soybean oil extracted from the new soybeans grown in the Yingwang Mansion Farm.
Almost all the crops in Prince Ying's farm come from modern and fine varieties provided by Zhu Han.
Especially the soybeans inside not only grow quickly, are disease and insect resistant, but also have a very high oil yield.
Among the many grains harvested this year, much of it was used to extract oil and then distributed to the farmers in the farm.
Farmers in ancient times lived a very poor life, and eating meat and fish was extremely rare all year round.
Not to mention ordinary farmers, even ordinary small landowners would not be willing to eat a few meals of chicken, duck, and fish.
As for ordinary cooking, even the use of oil is very sparse. Poor people use plain water to cook some multigrain and wild vegetable rice, which is considered very good.
As tenants of the British Prince's farm, Guo Qian's family was able to have a large amount of leftover soybean oil for frying French fries, which shows that life in the farm was still very prosperous.
Zhu Han was also full of praise when Guo Qianer fried French fries.
In fact, the promotion of these high-yielding modern crops provided by Zhu Han in the Ming Dynasty was not as smooth as imagined.
One of the important reasons is that many farmers or people are not familiar with the cultivation and consumption of these crops.
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