Daqin: At the beginning, the father-in-law was invited to rebel, but the father-in-law turned out to

Brother Zheng nodded, that's what he thought.

Song Yuan shook his head and said: "You don't know, the iron-making technology I have mastered, although the strength of the steel produced is not as strong as bronze wares, it is definitely [-]% to [-]% of the quality!"

"And both the manufacturing difficulty and the manufacturing cost are much lower than bronze wares!"

"The most important thing is that the output of steel actually determines whether a country is strong or not, and steel is also a good thing that benefits the people!"

Song Yuan's theory was thrown out, which made Brother Zheng a little strange.

Can steel also determine the prosperity of a country?Is it possible that Daqin is not a powerful country because of its low steel output?

He asked curiously, "Is it really as important as you said?"

Song Yuan nodded and began to explain.

The importance of steel is described in terms of manufacturing difficulty, manufacturing cost, weapon performance, and even the development of farm tools and building houses.

Brother Zheng and Meng Tian were fascinated by what they heard, but they didn't expect that the steel that Song Yuan talked about could be used in such a wide range.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that it is indeed a good thing that benefits the country and the people!

Immediately, the two became interested in the new type of steel that Song Yuan was talking about.

Brother Zheng said with some expectation: "Since steel is so important, why don't you start making it?"

Song Yuan smiled again when he heard this.

Sure enough, after a little probing by myself and throwing out the awesomeness of steel, my father-in-law showed his feet.

With an expectant look on his face, it is obvious that he has already begun to bring in the identity of an accomplice!

However, he still shook his head and said: "Although the cost of manufacturing steel is low, it is only relatively speaking. The money earned from liquor cannot buy much iron ore at all."

"Combined with the current defense force of Songjiazhuang, it is unrealistic to build a large steel factory now!"

Brother Zheng nodded regretfully.

Meng Tian heard some information from it. Song Yuan mentioned that there is not enough money. Didn't he mean...

"Since you don't have enough money, why don't you continue to increase the production of liquor, or do you have a new invention that can make money?"

Commander Meng Tian hinted frantically.

Brother Zheng also raised his head and looked at Song Yuan. This kid probably really has a new invention!

Song Yuan also nodded and said: "Butler Ji is really thoughtful. He wants to open a steel factory and buy iron ore. These need a steady stream of money!"

"Liquor can't make that much money, but I have one thing in my hand that can make a lot of money, but..."

Song Yuan stopped abruptly and looked at the two meaningfully.

"But what? Don't play tricks!"

Brother Zheng was a little displeased.

Song Yuan said: "The thing in my hand is very powerful, but it is a little dangerous, father-in-law, are you two trustworthy?"

Brother Zheng couldn't help laughing, I am the first emperor you want to rebel against, do you think it is worth trusting?

He immediately said: "If I am not trustworthy, do you think you can still live until now?"

Song Yuan nodded. If his father-in-law was not trustworthy, he would be killed if he reported on the private training of the militia.

He didn't hold back, and said bluntly: "I have a way to make salt!"

Brother Zheng and Meng Tian were stunned for a moment, and looked at each other, they both looked back tactically.

Song Yuan actually wants to make private salt?

Since Guan Zhong of the State of Qi proposed the Guanshanhai policy, Qin Shangyang reformed and implemented the Guanshanhai policy.

And the so-called Guanshanhai is the "salt and iron franchise" implemented by the Han Dynasty!

Therefore, the current Daqin does not need to sell salt privately, as long as it is discovered, it is also a crime of copying the house!

Brother Zheng felt a little emotional, Song Yuan is going further and further on the road of rebellion.

If it wasn't for my backing, this kid really wouldn't be enough to die a few times!

But Brother Zheng is also very curious, how does Song Yuan make money from private salt?

Brother Zheng asked: "Nowadays, salt and iron can only be sold by government officials. Who would dare to buy your private salt? Even the sitting system was used to raid your home?"

Song Yuan said confidently: "The salt I made is called refined salt, and it tastes better than any salt in the world. Even the salt eaten by Zulong in Xianyang Palace is not as good as my refined salt! You say those old countries Will the rich and powerful buy it?"

"The only problem now is that I don't have a channel, but I heard Manman say, father-in-law, do you have a channel? Why don't you join my refined salt chariot".

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Brother Zheng didn't rush to answer.

He is very interested in the refined salt that Song Yuan is talking about now, is it even better than the white salt specially provided by Xianyang Palace?

Brother Zheng pursed his lips and said, "Is the refined salt you mentioned so good?"

"Absolutely! At noon, I will fry a few dishes for you with refined salt, and you will know how powerful it is!"

Song Yuan said.

Brother Zheng asked puzzledly, "Stir fry? What do you mean?"

Song Yuan was taken aback for a moment, and then immediately came to his senses.

There was no stir-frying in Daqin. The cooking method of stir-frying has a long history of development. From the leek eggs sold in the Western Han Dynasty, to the fried chicken in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, until the Ming Dynasty, the iron-making technology was mature, and the oil-extracting technology was developed. Stir-fried dishes have really entered people's field of vision.

And the Qin Dynasty is really far away from the Ming Dynasty.

However, Song Yuan had an oil-salt iron pot as a gift from the system, so cooking is naturally extremely easy.

It is normal for the father-in-law not to know.

He smiled lightly: "Stir-frying is a cooking method I invented, and the delicacies I make are absolutely delicious!"

Brother Zheng's eyes lit up, and he asked subconsciously, "How does it compare to hot pot?"

"Each has its own merits, and there is nothing worse than it!"

Song Yuan raised his voice.

Brother Zheng immediately said: "Okay! If it is really as powerful as you said, I will spend some energy and find out a channel for you to sell salt, so what?"

Meng Tian on the side directly supported his forehead, His Majesty has no bottom line.

Song Yuan had a happy face, as expected, he had to use a strange trick to deal with foodies!

With a thought, he took out another pack of Hua Zi, handed it to Brother Zheng and Meng Tian, ​​and said, "As long as the sale of refined salt succeeds, you and I will make a big step forward, come and smoke a cigarette to celebrate!"

Meng Tian hesitated for a moment, taking the cigarette, isn't it equivalent to acquiescing to be Song Yuan's accomplice?

Brother Zheng was calm, lit a cigarette with ease and said: "You are too young now, let's talk about the partnership later, and tell me about cooking first!"

Song Yuan had no choice but to light a cigarette, took a deep breath, and then slowly talked about the eight major cuisines in his previous life, vividly describing the various stir-fried dishes.

Brother Zheng and Meng Tian were smoking while listening, swallowing their saliva from time to time.

If it weren't for the early time, the two of them might have carried Song Yuan directly to the kitchen after breakfast.

After chatting about cooking for a while, the three of them came to the owner's mansion unknowingly.

Brother Zheng went to see his daughter and granddaughter, and Meng Tian left to watch the training in the school grounds.

Song Yuan also ran into the study, picked up the recipe and sharpened his gun before the battle. After all, he just boasted about making a delicious meal.

Song Yuan didn't leave the customs until the restaurant at noon.

Brother Zheng also followed Song Yuan into the kitchen curiously, and asked, "Where is the refined salt you mentioned? And that iron pot and rapeseed oil? Show me!"

Fortunately, Song Yuan had already prepared, took out three things, and introduced them.

Brother Zheng looked at it, but couldn't see how powerful it was, so he said, "Let me taste your refined salt."

Song Yuan had no choice but to reach a little bit, and explained: "Eating too much of this is not good for your health!"

"mean!"

Brother Zheng complained that he was still bitter about Song Yuan not allowing him to eat hot pot last time, but he was soon attracted by refined salt.

The refined salt in front of me is as fine and white as snow, without any impurities, it is extremely clean!

Compared with Song Yuan's fine salt, the salt offered by Xianyang Palace is like sand picked up from the ground!

The appearance is so good, the taste is probably not bad, right?

Brother Zheng thought for a while, picked up the refined salt and tasted it.

"Ok?"

This is not right!

Brother Zheng shouted in his heart, the taste of refined salt in his mouth is so positive!

No bitterness at all!

Just like its appearance, very clean!

It's pure saltiness!

Brother Zheng immediately decided that the salt supply of Xianyang Palace would be replaced by this fine salt in the future, not only that, the coarse salt in the salary could also be replaced by this.

At that time, the officials will boast about themselves again!

Brother Zheng smiled, and he said: "This salt is not bad, I will buy it for you!"

"Thank you father-in-law, I'll cook something delicious for you later!"

Song Yuan said as if coaxing a child.

"Good, I'll go out and wait for your cooking."

Brother Zheng left the kitchen after finishing speaking.

Song Yuan glanced at the iron pot in his hand, and started working hard.

About two quarters of an hour.

When you're done, Song Yuan didn't cook any complicated dishes, such as stir-fried pork with chili peppers, green vegetables with oil, braised eggplant, fried pork with green beans, and cooked a porridge for Manman.

Although it is simple, it is already a heavenly delicacy for the ancient Zheng brothers!

The color, fragrance and taste!

Brother Zheng looked at the dishes on the table and said to himself, the smell of the dishes from time to time made him move his chopsticks even more.

Once the delicious food came into his mouth, Brother Zheng was amazed again.

"Good! Good! Good! This is the best food I've ever eaten! You're welcome too, eat it all!"

When Zu Long spoke, Meng Tian and Ying Shiman dared to do it.

Song Yuan had already enjoyed it.

For a lunch, the four of them ate happily, and Brother Zheng planned to come to Songjiazhuang more in the future, not for anything else, just to eat!

It's not that the royal chef in the palace is not allowed to study, but Song Yuan said that cooking requires an iron pot, and there is no iron pot in the palace.

Today's ironmaking technology, the iron pots made, and the fried vegetables will poison people to death.

In this regard, Brother Zheng also looked forward to the new type of steel, and left Songjiazhuang with Meng Tian with Song Yuan's refined salt.

It was agreed to sell salt channels to Song Yuan, of course it was to put on a show, so as to see the new type of steel.

The two leave.

Song Yuan is not idle either. Although he said that there is no way to build a steel factory now, he can also make iron on a small scale.

The iron ore I bought before arrived today, and I have nothing to do in the afternoon. Song Yuan plans to go and have a look, and hand over the salt-making method to the villagers so that they can start producing refined salt on a large scale.

Brother Zheng and the two also returned to Xianyang Palace with refined salt, and began to help Song Yuan sell private salt. .

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