Every day, we are always faced with the question of choosing this or which one to choose, and the interesting thing is that once chosen, many choices cannot be repented of.
Therefore, you need to be careful before choosing.
Just like the southern Tibetan issue brought about by Lina Gu...
Lina Gu also knew that this matter was not as simple as eating and drinking, so after getting Fei Qian's initial reply, he did not bother to get a result immediately. After eating and drinking in a harmonious atmosphere, he took Fei Qian to develop a new
Toffee, went back happily.
Commodities in ancient times were nothing more than food, salt, iron, tea, sugar and the like. Most of these items were daily necessities, with huge demand and huge profit margins.
Food, grass, salt, and iron are also strategic reserves for Fei Qian, so even if there is too much, they will not be easily sold, but sugar is different. It is important.
But it hasn't reached a strategic level yet, so it's not too much to use it for some sales.
And in this era, almost no one can resist the temptation of a bite of sweets, even war horses. In the past, most of the sweets came from beets, and sugar cane was the source of the extra sweetness brought by Sichuan and Shu. What about beets?
, originated from the Western Regions, which were by-products of the previous Silk Road, and some of the plants in the Western Regions originated from the Mediterranean Sea farther west. They were probably introduced to China during the Western Han Dynasty and became the main source of sweetness in the north.
In the south, it’s sugar cane.
Sugarcane is a sweet crop that was introduced to the Central Plains during the Zhou Dynasty. The word "昘" in the pre-Qin era was sugarcane, and the word "sugar" did not appear until the Han Dynasty. The pronunciation of "昘" and "sugar" may come from the Sanskrit sakara,
This also shows that sugarcane may have been first introduced from ancient India, and that the route from ancient India to China probably crossed the Himalayas and was introduced from Tibetan areas in southern Sichuan.
In other words, when it comes to eating, the power that humans unleash can cross mountains and rivers, cross oceans, and cross deserts...
Fei Qian has made some frosting before, but the frosting consumes too much, and the yield of beets in Bingbei is not high, which makes the overall price too expensive, so it has never become a relatively big business, but
After Sichuan and Sichuan sucrose are included this time, there will be a relatively stable amount of raw sugar. In addition, the number of cattle and sheep has gradually increased in recent years. If the milk of cows and sheep during the breeding period is not processed in time, it will also cause waste.
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There is no need to think about semi-solid yogurt, because the hygienic conditions are not up to standard, and even solid cheese cannot be stored for a long time, so we simply go to the stomach in one step, directly mix some preliminary purified sucrose, and then add starch to blend
Become lumpy toffee.
Of course, without the gelatin of later generations and some other chemical raw materials such as flavoring agents and seasonings, the milk candy at this time would be lighter in both milk and sweetness, but this dullness is for Fei Qian.
To put it bluntly, for Lina Gu and even Pang Tong, it is considered an excellent delicacy...
"You should eat less of this..." Fei Qian watched Pang Tong happily put the remaining box of toffee into his arms, and added, "Be sure to rinse your mouth and brush your teeth after eating..."
Feiqian also makes some toothbrushes now, but because of the price, they are only spread in a small area. The toothbrushes use horsetail hair, plus isinglass and purely handmade, the process is also relatively cumbersome.
As for why pig hair is not used? Haha, because the process of processing pig hair is not good, and horsetail hair is used, these people are more or less accepting of it. After all, this thing will shed hair if used, horsetail hair, it is still psychological.
Can you accept the use of pig hair? People like Pang Tong immediately said it would be better to go back to chewing willow branches...
Pang Tong nodded repeatedly, but his expression seemed a little unconcerned, "I know, I know, otherwise I will lose my teeth... This lord has said it many times..."
Fei Qian waved his hand and let you go. I'm reminding you, don't complain if your teeth really get cavities. To be honest, there were many people with cavities in the Han Dynasty. Even in the Tang Dynasty, it was a very serious health problem, resulting in a rotten mouth.
The teeth were black and yellow. Later, not only in China, but also in many places, people learned a way to hide their teeth and simply painted their teeth black.
Traveling back to the Western world in the Middle Ages, don't just think about blond and blue-eyed ocean horses. When you open your mouth and raise your arms, the smell can make you vomit from the last night's dinner.
However, you need to clean your teeth when eating sweets. Fei Qian didn’t tell Lina Gu about this. Well, I forgot. Anyway, those who can afford sweets are the rich ones. Rich people, even if they have no teeth.
, can you still eat sweets...
"What do you think about Lina Gu's matter, Shiyuan?"
Pang Tong shook his head and said: "It's too far..."
Fei Qian nodded silently.
It is indeed too far.
Comparatively speaking, it may, just maybe, be easier than entering India from Jiaozhi in southern Sichuan, but in fact both roads are not easy to take. It is like the Montenegro soldiers who were sent to the Western Regions brought back cotton and left.
There has been no news about those heading to the southwest, so they are probably in danger.
After all, the Silk Road in the Western Regions is a relatively mature route, and trying to open up a new road in the mountains of the southwest is like rushing from hell to heaven.
"What about letting the Qiang people go?" Fei Qian said cryptically, "Linagu probably also means this, but he can't say it. He's waiting for us to say..."
People in this era are not stupid at all.
Despite Li Nagu's dull appearance and the appearance of a fat homebody, in fact, he doesn't have any skills to become a second-tier dealer who almost monopolizes the Qiang trade?
Pang Tong nodded and said: "There are many countries deep in the desert. Lina Gu talked about it in such detail, so he must have made some plans..."
When Lina Gu talked about an all-female tribe, he basically exposed his ambition. For most political systems, both men and women mean productivity, just like Fei Qian also consciously carried out
It's the same as arranging marriages between soldiers. When the superior looks down, all lives are like cold data.
"Let's let it go first..." Fei Qian finally made a decision, "It's not very safe to have only one Linagu after all. Let's see if we can cultivate one or two more... Hey, this guy Yu Fuluo, there is really nothing. The talent for doing business...compared to this Lina Gu Lai, is really far behind, and it also gives me a bit of a headache..."
Previously, Fei Qian wanted to support some Yufuluo and let the Southern Huns in Yufuluo also change their business attributes. As a result, these Southern Huns and the Baishi Qiang were completely incomparable. The Baishi Qiang had extended their business tentacles. They have arrived in southern Tibet, but the Southern Huns like Yu Fuluo are still wandering around the Yinshan Mountains, and they have not extended much to the depths of Xianbei in Mobei or even further areas.
"Yu Fuluo, maybe it's because of the cold weather..." Pang Tong thought for a while and said fairly fairly, "The trade route to the north is not very easy to follow in the first place, so it is understandable that the progress is slow... ...To the south, how about the King of the Sichuan and Sichuan people?"
"King of Shiren?" Fei Qian nodded, "You can give it a try and choose a few more. You can always find something good... In addition, Mengshi is going back to Guanzhong, where do you think Shiyuan will be placed? Would it be more appropriate?"
"Montessori? All come back?" Pang Tong asked.
Fei Qian shook his head and said: "Not all, but a large part... In addition, there is the Dou family, after General Dou Sanjun..."
Pang Tong rolled his eyes and said, "Then why not just move them all to Huaili?"
Fei Qian pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's fine." Huaili and Dou family naturally have no objections, but Meng family, even if they have some opinions, there is nothing they can do. After all, Mengtian's family belongs to Shandong People from Qi State can't really say that in order to satisfy Meng's desire to return to their roots, they really sent it to Yuan Shao in Jizhou, right?
Pang Tong also suggested: "In the south of Tibet, send an envoy if you are prepared... take a look and then say..."
Fei Qian rolled his eyes left and right, feeling that it was necessary, but this job was more dangerous and hard, "That's it, who is more suitable to do it?"
It is not easy to choose this candidate. First of all, he must be agile and flexible, and know how to see things with a camera. After all, when you are on the mission, anything can happen. If you are a timid person who is submissive, not only will you not be able to achieve the expected results, but you will also let the border These small countries feel that big men are easy to bully
In addition, you should also understand some of the habits and customs of the nomadic people. It would be better if you could understand some basic languages, so that there will be no problems or obstacles in communication that should not arise.
"I think of someone who is quite suitable..." Pang Tong thought for a moment and then said, "Yang Fu, Yang Yishan... what do you think, my lord?"
Yang Fu?
Fei Qian thought.
This is considered a good choice.
Yang Fu has lived in Longyou for a long time and has frequent contact with the Qiang people. From this point of view, at least in terms of customs and communication, the problem is smaller than that of other people...
I just don’t know if I have some decisive courage and responsible wisdom?
"Let's talk after we meet..." Fei Qian said, "The next letter will be to transfer Yang Yishan to Chang'an to report on his work..."
Pang Tong nodded in agreement, and then said: "We still need to have a military officer to lead the troops. How about Xu Ziping?"
"Xu Ziping?" Fei Qian thought for a moment and nodded, "That's appropriate."
Assuming that Xu Ding really wants to defect to him, then it is impossible for him to give Xu Ding a high salary all of a sudden. After all, both Zhang Liao and Wei Yan had solid military exploits as their foundation, so Xu Ding wants to go up.
To leave, you will inevitably need some meritorious deeds as a basis. Although going to southern Tibet is not as good as Banchao's journey to the Western Regions, it is still a moderate feat.
Most of the surrounding wars have been calmed down, except for Sichuan and Sichuan Dazuo, so there are naturally not as many opportunities to acquire martial arts as in previous years, unless Fei Qian leaves Hangu Pass, but Fei Qian has been able to do so in the past two years.
I want to stay at home and don't want to move any more...
From this perspective, a trip to southern Tibet is also a shortcut for Xu Ding to improve himself, so as long as he is sent, Xu Ding will most likely accept it happily.
And Xu Ding's martial arts, according to Zhang Liao's feedback, is also good. Although Fei Qian knows that his younger brother is the one between Zhenniu A and Niu C, Xu Dingmo can only be Niu A, and there is no younger brother in history.
It's so famous, but after all, it comes from the same family and the same path, so it's not too bad. It can't be said to be first-rate, but there are some second-rate ones, so it's generally enough to deal with some small countries in southern Tibet.
"Well, that's it..." Fei Qian agreed, and added, "Add one more person as a forward... By the way, the new Jiao Zong and Jiao Shouyi are good at riding and shooting, and they claim to take Wei Huo as their role model.
Just give him this opportunity..."
Pang Tong smiled and nodded.
In this way, the structure of one civil, one military and one striker was basically established.
Fei Qian now has more people under his command. He is not as embarrassed as before, but compared to Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, they are still a little less. However, Yuan Shao has a strong family background, and Cao Cao uses Liu Xie's name to
Head, it's not entirely comparable.
The two people have reached a consensus. Basically, if nothing unexpected happens, the issue in southern Tibet will be resolved at this point for the time being, and then we will deal with it accordingly based on the subsequent development.
Fei Qian was somewhat drunk, and he was about to take a breath, go back to rest and be lazy, but God seemed to know Fei Qian's thoughts, and suddenly, he threw something to Fei Qian...
The messengers arrived in a hurry, carrying Feng Chen with them.
From Sichuan and Sichuan, Xu Shu sent urgent military information.
Liu Bei was defeated at Dingze, and the front army led by Zhang Fei was almost wiped out. Fortunately, Liu Bei set up camp early and did not retreat to the center of Sichuan. However, because of this, Liu Bei could not advance even an inch and was trapped at Dingze.
On the other hand, the troops and horses starting from Jianning were proceeding slowly. Li Hui approached Yuan Yue, the king of Ti people, but because Wang Yuan Yue and Ding Ze were heading in different directions, Li Hui and Yuan Yue, the king of Ti people, had no agreement.
Bing, still on his way to Dingze...
"Liu Xuande's defeat is certain..." Fei Qian handed the general information to Pang Tong, "I also gave it to a certain person, saying that I would like to mobilize mountain troops to support..."
Fighting in the mountains and fighting on the plains are completely different things. In order to prepare for entering Sichuan, Fei Qian trained as a mountain soldier for nearly three years while still in Hanzhong. For Liu Bei, he did despise these soldiers at the beginning.
Man, he suffered a big loss in the end. Historically, this knowledge, or lesson, Liu Bei had not fully paid attention to and understood when he arrived at the Battle of Yiling. What was the result...
Currently in Sichuan and Shu, Fei Qian still retains a considerable number of soldiers, and Huang Cheng and Wei Yan are also stationed in central Sichuan, so if they really want to support Liu Bei, they can be mobilized.
