OBS Chapter 261 Palace Fighting Game 8
Chapter 261 Palace Fighting Game 8
If you rely on the mountains, you will eat the mountains; if you rely on the sea, you will eat the sea.
In the vast ocean, besides fish and kelp, the most valuable thing is sodium chloride.
The following year, Lieutenant General Jing Yuan began to personally follow up on the matter of making salt from seawater.
Let’s first go through the ancient process of making salt from seawater as described in the book.
Then, slowly figure out how to refine the coarse salt.
It’s a pity that the chemical industry of the Jin Dynasty has not yet started.
The preparation of relevant chemical reagents still requires starting from scratch and going a very long way.
This matter urgently requires the enthusiastic participation of Taoist alchemists.
Six months passed in a flash in the busy life.
The county seat of Hannan has changed dramatically.
Wide and clean cement roads, a commercial street with uniform three-story brick and tile buildings and glass windows.
The bustling and energetic people!
A young man speeding by on a bicycle.
If it weren't for the clothes and hair that were so distracting, people who didn't know would have really thought they had come to a small county town in the 70s.
the weather is getting hotter.
We are in the subtropics and it is summer.
With the temperature over 30 degrees every day, I really want to shave my head.
Being in a high position, one has the right to act as he pleases.
Thinking so, I did so.
"The body and hair are given by parents, and we should not damage them. This is the beginning of filial piety..."
But the mother loves her son, and pity him for the hard summer, so she cuts his hair herself. With the atmosphere set off and public opinion guided, it can naturally become a large-scale harmonious scene of a loving mother and a filial son.
What works first and what works next.
The Princess of Yan personally shaved the hair of the Prince of Qin, and the palace soldiers, who were unable to bear the heat, naturally had to follow their master's steps.
County Magistrate Li Chengwen was very smart. After receiving the news, he immediately asked for an audience with Prince Qin.
After returning home, he and his son shaved their heads together.
The immediate superiors took the lead in responding, and the yamen runners and clerks under them naturally followed suit and changed their hairstyle in order to keep their jobs.
You know what, it feels pretty refreshing.
You no longer have to wash and comb your hair, it’s so convenient!
When Prince Qin arrived, the people of Hannan County lived as if they had fallen into a honey jar. To show their sincerity, the men also followed suit and cut their hair short.
After Lieutenant General Jing Yuan learned about it, he grinned and proudly had a hotpot meal with Xiao Ying to celebrate.
Thanks to saltpeter ice, we can enjoy hotpot in the hot summer.
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Now that the white and delicate sea salt has been produced, it cannot be concealed.
On the second day of July, the emperor's birthday is approaching.
On the tenth day of June, Jing Yuan and Xiao Ying, escorted by 2000 well-trained soldiers and carrying gifts, set sail northward in a mighty procession.
Behind them, not far behind, were a group of merchant ships taking the opportunity to head north to do business.
1800 soldiers were arranged in nearby villages outside Beijing.
As soon as he entered the city with 200 soldiers, he was greeted with countless stares from the people.
It's nothing, his hairstyle is just too unconventional.
As expected, he was impeached by the censors at the morning court the next day.
Lieutenant General Jing Yuan naturally had thought of his rebuttal early on.
No surprises, easily uncovered.
The ship brought a large number of southern fruits that were unique to the south. Except for some that were sent to the palace, all of them were sold at high prices, making a lot of money.
On July 2nd, a banquet was held in the palace.
The gifts given to the princes and grandchildren of the emperor who participated in the assessment attracted much attention.
Lieutenant General Jing Yuan won the first prize with two baskets of pure white salt and a detailed production method.
As for what to do next, that is Brother Xing’s business.
He bought a large amount of supplies and hurried back to Hannan County.
Everything was ready. Lieutenant General Jing Yuan led 10,000 soldiers and sailed south along the coastline.
The setting of the novel is that this is an era of pure cold weapons.
According to Xiao Ying, the formula for the simple explosives was presented to him by a quirky daughter of a general from the Northern Territory after Xuanyuan Qu ascended the throne.
Three months later, in the country of Gaya where the climate is suitable.
After some bargaining, they bought an island with a shipload of fine salt and two ships of cloth as a temporary base.
It took another year to buy all the neighboring islands one by one.
It is as big as 10 Hannan counties.
When the time was ripe, he decisively established the State of Chu and proclaimed himself emperor, and named Xiao Ying the queen mother.
Maybe it was too frivolous and the mission was not completed as expected.
But there was no delay. The morale of the subordinates was high and they were clamoring to win the credit of following the dragon and do a great job.
Then, they began to purchase slaves from neighboring countries, reclaim land on the islands, and build infrastructure.
Those who perform well can get land and become good citizens.
In just two years, the island had become prosperous, and more and more people came to seek refuge.
The territory expanded larger and larger, and even some small towns suffered serious population loss and had no choice but to surrender.
The game world is a barbaric land outside the main plot, and everything is unexpectedly easy!
Come to think of it, it makes sense.
The five-year assessment period is getting closer.
The fourth year of the Chinese New Year banquet.
Lieutenant General Jing Yuan decisively submitted a letter of credence in the name of the King of Chu and went to the capital to pay tribute.
"The Emperor of Chu and the Queen Mother came to the court for an audience."
Accompanied by the eunuch's loud voice, Lieutenant General Jing Yuan and his entourage calmly stepped into the hall.
A 15-year-old boy, 180cm tall, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a Zhongshan suit.
Dressed like a nobleman of the Republic of China.
Xiao Ying had shoulder-length hair, a white sweater, white wide-leg pants, a pink rabbit fur coat, and a white beret on her head.
The outfits were novel and fashionable, but Xuanyuan Qu couldn't recognize that the two people in the lead were once his closest relatives.
He took off his hat and bowed.
"The Emperor of Chu, Xuanyuan Chen, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty.
From now on, I hope that Chu and Jin will establish friendly diplomatic relations."
"Queen Mother Xiao Ying of Chu pays respect to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty.
I hope that Chu and Jin will have more exchanges and cooperation in the future..."
This explosive self-introduction successfully shocked everyone.
Xuanyuan Qu couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of wine.
Silence! Deathly quiet.
Apart from the envoys from various countries who looked around curiously, the families of court officials and royal relatives did not dare to breathe.
The five-year assessment period has not yet arrived.
Is there a grandson of the emperor who conquers the barbarian land and becomes emperor?
Not to mention, just looking at the attire of the Prince of Qin and the Princess of Yan, it does look like they are from a barbaric country?
Then, everyone looked at King Yan at the same time.
Sympathy for a cup of tea.
The former Princess of Yan became the Queen Mother of Chu?
Don’t you think the King of Yan is a living person at all?
I just don’t know how His Majesty will deal with this?
In addition to laughing at Xuanyuan Qu's joke, the princes also looked at Xuanyuan Chen who was standing in the middle of the hall.
Those who are quick-witted are already thinking about where to go to build their own kingdom.
With the friendship in the Shangshufang, many of the emperor's grandchildren of the same age are considering whether to join Xuanyuan Chen.
Apart from anything else, the clothes that singles wear are obviously very light at first glance.
As for the finger-long hair.
It’s a bit cold in winter, so it’s not too late to consider whether to trim your hair when summer comes.
“Hahaha…good…”
At this time, the emperor on the dragon throne laughed out loud and said "hello" several times.
Then he clapped his hands in praise.
"Good! What a great Emperor of Chu.
He is indeed the good grandson I have personally taught.
Blue is better than blue.
Much better than your father.
I will keep the Qin County Prince's Mansion for you forever.
You are the Emperor of Chu outside, but in the Great Jin Dynasty, you are still a member of our Xuanyuan royal family.
From now on, I will promote you to King of Qin."
"Thank you, Grandpa Huang."
Lieutenant General Jing Yuan understood immediately and knelt down to thank the emperor for his grace.
After they stood up and presented their gifts, the hall became lively again.
Those who have daughters of the right age have even more to think about...
At the same time, a cold mechanical voice sounded in the minds of the three people.