The sun set on the Western Mountain, and Tian Sanlang was humming a tune, waving a branch in his hand, and walking slowly. There were a group of pigs and sheep in front of him, running rampant, and there was no rest for a moment. There was also a group of oxen, swaying.

Wen Ruyan, the forage officer, was frightened and ran here and there to catch back the livestock that seemed to have strayed. Seeing the shadow of Speiberg in front of him, Wen Ruyan wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves. He said to Saburo Tian: "The animals are running away."

Even though he was running around, Sanlang was still so calm, alas——"

Tian Sanlang said: "Officer, please don't think that livestock are stupid. They all have leaders, and they are always watching with their eyes. The more you drive, the more naughty some of them will become with you, and the more they will run to the side. If you don't care about them, they will

Naturally follow the leader."

Wen Ruyan just shook his head, how dare you believe it? These animals were bought by the Administrative Department with money. How can they be recovered if they get lost?

As they got closer, only the people in the fort saw someone coming out to greet him. Seeing that it was the grain and grass officer of the Recruitment Department, they did not dare to neglect and hurriedly reported to the capital and the military envoy. Shu Jiming and Wang Zhongfu got the news and greeted him together.

After bowing, Wen Ruyan said: "Thank God, it was delivered to you safely. It cost a lot of money to buy these cattle and sheep. I was worried along the way, for fear that one of them would get lost. I'll wait until spring to recruit them.

The company will also buy some chickens, ducks, geese, etc. and deliver them together."

Shu Jiming and Wang Zhongfu laughed and stepped forward to count.

There were forty sheep, mostly ewes. There were two big rams among them, and the rest had been gelded. There were thirty pigs, just like the sheep, except two big boars. There were only sixteen cattle, two of them bulls.

The rest are cows.

After counting the numbers, Wang Zhongfu said: "Gangban, how can we plow the two thousand acres of land in Fort Sbi with only a dozen cows? These are all lands that have been abandoned for a long time. How can we plow them with people?"

Wen Ruyan said: "Military envoys, don't be anxious. The Recruitment Department is still doing the work. Buy the goods and bring them over slowly. In the past two years, most of the civilian cattle have been eaten up, so it is really difficult to buy them. If it doesn't work, the commander-in-chief will

Sent from Xiangyang."

Wang Zhongfu said: "There are only a few months until spring plowing, so there is no need to delay this matter! Without cattle, the fields cannot be plowed and the fields cannot be cleared. If the fields cannot be cleared, what will we eat then?"

Wen Ruyan promised again and again, saying that he would not make any mistakes.

At this time, Wang Xiaolie should be the richest among the vassal towns in the world. Although the road to Hedong is difficult, there is no shortage of money. Jiang Min used Xiangyang Huizi to go to surrounding counties and bought many livestock back and sent them to various villages. But Hedong

The road has been dilapidated for a long time. Even if he has money, the quantity he can buy is limited. Jiang Min has no choice but to go hunting at night and ask the rear to send it.

Of course Wang Xiaolie will not send it from Xiangyang, the road is too far. To support Shenshan County, Cao Zhilai from Ruzhou can think of a way.

After the inventory was completed and the delivery was completed, Wang Zhongfu looked at the sun in the west and said to Wen Ruyan: "The sun will set soon, so the officer had to stay in Sbi Castle for one night. It happened that his soldiers caught some fish and shot another one.

Just a deer, I’ll use it to drink wine tonight!”

"This is the best, the military envoy took the trouble." Wen Ruyan smiled and nodded. "These days, all the forts and villages are hunting game for food, and it seems that the same is true here. The place is dilapidated, but wild animals are flourishing, and everyone has meat to eat.

"

Shu Jiming said: "The so-called game only tastes good if you eat it once in a while. How can you get it if you eat it every day? No matter how fat the wild beasts are, how can they compare with the pigs and sheep you raise! What do you do, you have to urge me often to let the rear

Send the missing livestock quickly."

Wen Ruyan was used to being urged by various fortresses these days, so she just agreed.

After entering Sbi Castle, we walked around everywhere and looked at the construction results. Only then did Wen Ruyan, Wang Zhongfu and Shu Jiming arrive at the castle hall.

The guests and the host were seated, and Wang Zhongfu asked his soldiers to prepare fish and meat, and ordered the wine to be served.

After pouring the wine, Wen Ruyan raised the glass and said, "On the road today, those pigs and sheep were running around. I was worried for fear that I would lose one. I just counted the number, and now I feel relieved."

Come, let’s have a drink!”

The three of them drank.

Wen Ruyan said: "The purpose of recruitment is that after the grain harvest next year, wineries will be built in each fortress. First, they can be used by the army. If there are many, they can also be sold out for pocket money. When you grow grain,

But be careful, grow more sorghum and use it to make wine. The land here is poor and sorghum grows well. Use sorghum to make wine and save millet for food."

Wang Zhongfu said: "You can only make strong liquor with sorghum. Who among the rich wants to drink it? It's better to make it with millet."

Wen Ruyan shook his head repeatedly: "Military envoy, we are an army, and soldiers have to drink strong liquor. Even the generals who drink in the army mostly drink strong liquor. Not to mention, people who have a good drinker like strong liquor.

.”

Shu Jiming said: "I don't drink well, but I also like to drink strong wine. After a hard day's work, I drank two glasses of strong wine, fell asleep, and slept until dawn. I don't know how comfortable it is. The military envoy is a scholar and doesn't like it.

Spirits are also common."

Traditional Chinese rice wine is of course made from glutinous rice in the south, while millet is used in the north. At this time, the most abundant wine is of course rice wine. But here in Hedong, it is customary to use millet.

Millet is an excellent grain, and its taste is much better than that of corn. It’s okay to have abundant living supplies. In the current environment, of course, it must be used as rations. Jiang Min wants to make wine for the army, so of course it is best to use sorghum, which does not occupy grain.

The money from selling wine was a very important income for the Song Dynasty government. Each army generally had a wine warehouse, and the income was used as military supplies. Wang Xiaolie was different from other armies in that the army was generally not allowed to have operating assets. Of course,

They also don’t make wine. The wine used by the army is bought from outside, and the army just pays according to the order. The situation here in Hedong is special, and the special recruitment department can make wine.

In fact, the forts in Shenshan County are not only military units, but also production units. They not only farm land, but also raise cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks, and make wine. It is not good if the army does not restrict wine, and it is not good if there is no wine.

Wang Zhongfu picked up the wine bowl, raised his head and drank it. He smacked his lips and said: "The strong wine goes into the throat, like coals. What's so good about it? It seems that this kind of wine is sweet and glutinous, which is the most delicious! Your preferences are really satisfying.

People don’t understand!”

Shu Jiming said: "Military envoy, the purpose of making your own wine is not for us to drink, but for the soldiers to drink. Before going on an expedition or after victory, you must drink a bowl of wine to feel satisfied. This is called Zhuangxing Wine.

, Celebration wine, famous one!”

Wen Ruyan said: "Du Tou is right! The purpose of making wine in the army is to strengthen the army and celebrate achievements. Is it used to drink on weekdays? Alcohol is prohibited in the army on weekdays! Commander Ji has said many times that the army must
Chapter completed!