PFC Chapter 141 New Ingredients
Chapter 141 New Ingredients
At present, Zhao Sheng is expanding around Dingzhou, resulting in an increasing population under his rule.
However, in this era, passion alone is not enough.
No matter how kind you are, the people need to see real food rations.
Secondly, your benevolent rule!
When Zhao Hui handed over thousands of wounded and disabled people to Dingzhou, it meant the problem of food for these people in the future.
The reason why Zhao Sheng surrendered was the sovereignty of the two places of Weizhou, and now there was one more place.
That is the future governance of the Dead City Yi Yu.
Zhao Hui agreed to Zhao Sheng's request. After all, it was a great blessing to be able to get rid of thousands of disabled people.
"Sir, Xiaolongshan has been handed over. Considering that they are temporarily incapable of fighting, I will leave the Special 1st Battalion behind."
"Special First Battalion? Chen Qian's unit?"
"Yes!" Ma Biao returned to Luancheng and immediately found Zhao Sheng to report.
"You should continue to stay in the military town according to the previous conditions. I have a feeling that there will be a major war in this place in the future."
Zhao Sheng looked at the map. Although this place was inconspicuous, it gave him the feeling that it seemed unusual.
Junzhen, formerly known as Junzhenkou, is located in the deep mountainous area northwest of Tang County, bordering Quyang in the south and Yangjiao Township in the north. It is mostly mountainous and hilly, with the Tongtian River running through it.
Li Guang, a famous general of the Western Han Dynasty, often stayed here when he led his army to attack the Xiongnu. There was a camp ditch in the south of the city and a Wuhua Camp in the north of the city.
According to the "Jifu Tongzhi", a military camp was established in the first year of Yongxi in the Northern Song Dynasty. It was a military camp for storing grain and grass, raising soldiers and training martial arts. The remains of Yang Liulang's parade ground are still there in the northwest of Nanguan Village today. When the Jin invaded the Central Plains,
This place was once a town established by the Jin Dynasty. During the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, it was an important military town and a strategic point between the north and the south. There are stone inscriptions commemorating the military town, which shows the scale of the city.
The fact that he was noticed by Zhao Sheng during the Zhou Dynasty shows that he had a good strategic vision.
"My Lord, just wait and see. I will find a fortress here and run this place like an iron barrel."
"Well, you go first. It's best to follow our policy and dig deep holes and store up plenty of food!"
Zhao Sheng always felt a sense of oppression. He was afraid of sudden changes if he had no food. According to the current development trend around Dingzhou, the military reserves were not enough to sustain the army for a year.
Not to mention the private reserves, which is a very headache thing.
"My dear, there's no need to be so worried. It's not good to worry about nothing."
Li Shuya knew what Zhao Sheng was thinking. Dingzhou’s power had doubled, but its actual operational capacity was insufficient.
"I'm not being overly concerned. I have a feeling that if there's any change in the palace, Dingzhou won't be able to check and balance it."
"We can't check and balance it, but the troops in Yanzhou and other vassal kings' hands can purge the emperor's side."
Mr. Zhao shook his head. He felt that Li Shuya's idea was too naive.
"I'm afraid that by then everyone will act independently, or there will be a warlord situation."
"And more." Zhao Sheng thought for a moment and continued, "Warlord separatism isn't a terrible thing. The key is that those who carry the heavy brunt of the burden will be ostracized by the crowd, and the fastest way to do so is to cut off supplies."
"Cut off the supply?" Li Shuya asked uncertainly.
"Yes, sometimes the aristocratic families are more terrifying than the warlords. They will use the people as a bet."
Many uprisings in history seemed to be just, but most of them were the result of powerful families manipulating the people, even at the expense of the people, and fooling the ignorant.
The one who finally succeeded in the uprising was just a substitute.
So justice does not necessarily have a good ending.
At that time, whoever provides food can survive. Staying alive is the most important thing!
"Husband, I heard that you are secretly researching a kind of food."
"Huh??? How did you know?"
Since the locust plague, he customized a protein food, but it always had a taste after eating too much. Zhao Sheng thought of the biological food and fermented food in later generations, which could change the shape and even the taste of some foods.
Under the guidance of Mr. Zhao, the research and development of protein meat in the true sense began.
The first thing Mr. Zhao thought of was fungi, such as the Coprinus comatus, which got its name because it looks like a chicken leg and its meat is like shredded chicken. It does not taste like chicken, but it gives a feeling of fullness.
The second is additives such as TG enzyme. If used properly, it will become an ancient version of luncheon meat.
Mr. Zhao believes that in the post-era, plant-based meat and microbial fermented meat can be a good supplement to the meat market and the artificial meat market.
As long as the principle of not harming human health is met and the person can feel full and have adequate nutrition, Zhao Sheng's secret organization has been able to successfully turn one pound of meat and soybeans into five pounds of meat.
The taste is similar to ham sausage.
For this reason, chicken-flavored, pork-flavored, and even mutton-flavored vermicelli meat appeared on the dining tables in Dingzhou.
Since there is a lot of technology and hard work involved, even though there are purchase restrictions, it does not stop some merchants from selling it out.
"My dear, I prepare these foods to ensure balanced nutrition for the people. It can also be said to be a good thing that benefits both the country and the people."
Zhao Sheng was obviously feeling guilty when he spoke, but Li Shuya didn't know what was going on in his heart.
"Husband, Ning Yue and the others are grown up now. Isn't it time to consider having a son?"
It was not yet dark, and Li Shuya's hint was too obvious.
"My lady, you are absolutely right. I will work hard on this matter."
As he spoke, Zhao Sheng stretched out his hand and put his arm around Li Shuya's graceful waist.
Zhao Sheng feels really blessed that his wife is already a mother, but she still has such a good figure.
"Husband, the girl who lives with me is already twenty years old this year. If you don't take her in, she will become an old maid."
The maid Li Shuya was referring to was the maid who came with the dowry.
"Hongniang is already 20 years old, so she looks very young to me."
This is the good thing about ancient times: if you marry one, you also lose another.
"Don't mention Hongniang, Zhen'er is already eighteen, what are you thinking? Don't mention her being your sister, she's got her mind on you."
"Why are you talking about Zhen'er again? Aren't you talking about Hongniang?"
Li Hongniang is twenty years old this year. When the battlefield emergency rescue team was first established, not only Wanqiu was learning in it, but Li Hongniang also studied together.
He has been learning martial arts with Li Shuya since he was young. He is braver than ordinary people and learns first aid for trauma faster than others.
Li Hongniang once became the mainstay of Luancheng Hospital.
Now Li Shuya thought of this girl. She had promised to serve the prince consort together with her.
"Okay, you should also ask the matchmaker what she thinks. I am content with you."
In fact, Mr. Zhao is hypocritical, and sometimes Li Shuya really can't satisfy him.
Li Shuya still had some feelings about this matter, but it was difficult for her to arrange it. Li Hongniang was her private property, so there would be no problem arranging it.
"Hongniang, listen to me. If you really want to, just go through the side door. There's no need for any rules. She's already yours. It's only a matter of time."
In the Zhou Dynasty, concubines were not carried in through the main door, but through the side door, which generally meant taking a concubine. However, Li Hongniang was a dowry, so this procedure was not required.
"This, this..." Zhao Sheng blushed at what Li Shuya said and was speechless for a moment.
"What's this? I'll go and call them tonight. We'll go together today. You go first. Hongniang is new, so be gentle."
Li Shuya's words clearly contained some emotion, but I don't know if it was jealousy or something else.
Although Mr. Zhao was very happy, he was still very careful because he couldn't bear it if his wife got angry!