Transmigrating into a Turbulent Era as a Soldier, Starting with Marrying a Wife

Leaving the grain and rice store.

Li Yuan then went to the armory in the military fort.

Wealthier military households, in addition to the weapons issued by the fort, had to equip themselves with some armaments.

Especially armor, which was essential for survival on the battlefield.

These armaments were generally purchased from the armory.

Li Yuan arrived at the crossroads of the military fort.

There were quite a few shops selling weapons and armor here.

He casually walked into one, picked up some of the armaments in the shop, and examined them.

Indeed, the weapons sold in the armory were much better than those issued by the military.

The spears, swords, and sabers were all sharpened to a keen edge.

Various bows, arrows, and shields were also crafted with considerable skill.

In addition, there were various types of protective gear and armor.

There were polished iron helmets.

And iron armor with densely woven and sturdy iron leaves.

Of course, the prices were also quite impressive.

An ordinary iron helmet cost three strings of cash, and a set of half-body armor cost seven strings.

A more sophisticated full-body iron armor would cost fifteen strings.

This was an exorbitant price for a newly registered military household.

Several people who were watching clicked their tongues in amazement.

Li Yuan also secretly vowed to earn money quickly.

To gather enough money to equip himself with armor as soon as possible, so he could protect himself on the battlefield.

After buying some daily necessities.

The men even said that if Li Yuan ever needed anything, they would come immediately at his call.

Li Yuan had won the hearts of his four subordinates.

Returning to the winery.

Li Yuan saw that Chu Wanjun and Xiaoxia and the others were still busy.

The ten piculs of rice bran that had been transported were first sent to the winery's warehouse.

The women didn't know what Li Yuan was going to do with the rice bran.

In their minds, rice bran could not be used to make wine, and even if it could, the taste would be bitter and unpleasant.

But since their husband had bought it, it must be useful.

They could only wait for Li Yuan to return and make arrangements.

After Li Yuan returned, he first called Chu Wanjun over and instructed.

"The winery needs manpower now."

"Wanjun, go to the village and select four women to work in the winery."

"Choose those from poor families, who are efficient, and know how to repay kindness."

"Tell them that working in the winery will pay 10 copper coins a day, but I will provide two meals."

"Can you find them?"

Chu Wanjun smiled sweetly.

"Husband, don't even mention giving 10 copper coins a day."

"Even if you only provide two meals a day, I'm afraid the doors of our house will be broken down by those women."

Li Yuan nodded.

"Then find four acquaintances, and have them start work at Chenshi (7-9 am) tomorrow morning."

"Understood, husband."

After saying that, Chu Wanjun went out.

Chu Wanjun returned before dinner.

Judging by her expression, she must have found the female workers.

Li Yuan didn't ask in detail, he believed that Chu Wanjun would find suitable people.

After dinner.

Li Yuan discovered that the one standing in front of the east room was the shy and timid Xiaozhu.

Chu Wanjun had already taken Xiaoxia to the west room.

Since they were all his women, Li Yuan would naturally not be polite.

He took Xiaozhu into the east room.

Xiaozhu looked at her husband with a shy and nervous expression.

Li Yuan lovingly embraced her.

After a long time, Li Yuan checked his system.

[The Virtuous Wife System has been activated]

Congratulations to the host for obtaining a concubine [Chu Xiaozhu]

Martial force increased from 101 to 112, from [Fierce General] to [Tiger General]

Intelligence increased from 80 to 90, from [Resourceful] to [Clever Planner]

Luck increased from 70 to 81, from [Minor Auspiciousness] to [Medium Auspiciousness]

The next morning.

Xiaozhu woke up a little later than usual.

After all, her delicate body had endured too much last night.

Xiaoxia made breakfast.

Today it was Xiaoxia's turn to tease Xiaozhu.

She imitated Xiaozhu's tone from yesterday and teased.

"Was husband fierce last night?"

Xiaozhu rolled her eyes at Xiaoxia.

"Don't you know?"

The two women played and frolicked in the yard again.

After breakfast.

Li Yuan came to the winery.

At this time, four women were already standing in front of the winery.

When they saw Li Yuan and Chu Wanjun arrive, they quickly saluted.

Li Yuan looked at the four women.

He had some impression of two of them.

One of them was the wife of Liu Heitou next door, a capable and thin woman.

She was usually on good terms with Chu Wanjun, so it was not surprising that she was brought here.

The other one was Cuiniang, who had carried a few bundles of firewood to thank Li Yuan for sending grain.

Last time he only saw her back, this time he finally saw her face.

Cuiniang didn't look very old, her features were very delicate and she could be considered a beauty, but her body was a bit thin.

She was wearing a coarse linen dress with patches, her hands were clasped together, and she was nervously lowering her head.

The other two women were a little older.

They also looked honest and loyal, but they were all very thin.

Li Yuan nodded.

He was still very satisfied with Chu Wanjun's ability to recognize people.

He opened the door of the winery.

And let everyone in first.

Li Yuan then began to arrange the work for the day.

Li Yuan had seen the method of using rice bran to make wine in a book in his previous life.

The method was not difficult, first mix the rice bran and a small amount of rice husks with warm water and stir them together.

Let it sit for an hour, then steam it on a steamer for an hour.

Then pour the steamed rice bran on a mat to cool down, sprinkle the prepared distiller's yeast on it.

After that, pile it up and let it sit for about a day, to ferment and saccharify the wine mash for a day.

Then put the wine mash into a jar and seal it, ferment it for about seven days, and then you can get the wine for distillation.

The brewing process was not complicated, but the control of temperature and time was very strict.

Fortunately, Li Yuan had a very good memory.

Under his command, the women worked hard all morning.

The four newly recruited women all worked very hard.

At noon, Xiaozhu stewed a whole pot of millet rice in a large pot.

And brought a jar of pickled vegetables.

This was the work meal that Li Yuan had arranged for the winery's female workers.

Each of the four women was given a rough pottery bowl.

Xiaozhu gave them each a full bowl of millet rice, and then scooped a spoonful of pickled vegetables on top.

The hands that received the bowls were trembling.

How long had it been since they had eaten a full meal?

Smelling the fragrant millet rice, tears were about to fall.

The four women immediately found places to eat their meals.

Here at Li Yuan's place, millet rice was unlimited.

Li Yuan simply believed that anyone who worked for him must be fed well.

As long as there was still rice in the pot, Li Yuan would let them eat as much as they wanted.

In the end, even Cuiniang, who looked the thinnest, ate three bowls.

In the afternoon, the four women who had eaten their fill worked even harder than in the morning.

Li Yuan estimated.

At this rate, the ten piculs of rice bran he bought would be used up in just three days.

At that time, he would need to buy another batch of rice bran.

When it was time to get off work in the evening, Li Yuan again provided the four women with a meal of millet rice.

And gave them each 10 copper coins as agreed.

The four women held the money in their hands, feeling extremely grateful, and even wanted to kneel down and thank him.

Looking at the humble four women, Li Yuan felt very uncomfortable.

He was actually taking advantage of these women who were working for him.

He even felt that giving them only 10 copper coins each was a bit too little.

Forget it, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, let's just do it this way for now.