Datang: Acting as a celestial mystery at the beginning

The villagers took back all the unclaimed land, or the sugar cane grown by themselves, and piled them up in the open space.

The old man said: "Generals, this is only part of the land, and there is still a piece of land that has not been harvested, because there are already too many of these, and we are worried that you will not need them. Let me invite you generals to take a look first."

"I don't think it's unnecessary, I can finish it for you even if I eat."

Cheng Chumo picked up a sugarcane, simply peeled it with a knife and bit it.

They still have a fresh taste for sugar cane, no matter how much they eat, they will not feel tired, but if they eat too much, it will be different.

"Okay, don't keep thinking about eating, help me wash these sugar canes, and wash five hundred catties first."

Li Yi'an said.

They don't know what Li Yi'an is going to get, but it should be something useful, Mr.'s things are always amazing.

So they worked very diligently, and after a while, they cleaned the sugar cane they needed and put them in front of Li Yi'an.

Li Yi'an waved his hand and said, "Come on, bring that juicer over here!"

The so-called juicer probably has a large bucket underneath, with two logs fixed on it, and a handle on the outside. As long as you shake the handle, the two logs will roll relative to each other.

Just put the sugarcane between two logs, squeeze the sugarcane to get juice by shaking the handle, and finally flow into the barrel, the bagasse can be dried and can be used for fire, which can serve multiple purposes.

Li Yi'an briefly explained how to use it, and two more villagers listened to it, and immediately began to squeeze the sugarcane in this way, and soon there was a layer of cane juice on the bottom of the barrel.

Li Dejian asked: "Sir, can we have a drink?"

The other three swallowed their saliva, but Mr. was smart, thinking of using this method to extract juice, they looked very refreshing.

But it's good, I didn't chew it with my teeth, I feel like I don't have a soul, and it's pretty good to try something new.

"Of course not!"

Li Yi'an interrupted their longing, and continued: "Hurry up and work, or go back to the military camp for drills."

After tossing and tossing together for almost half a day, they finally produced a large vat of cane juice, filtered it, precipitated it...and a series of processes, and finally brought a large pot to boil sugar.

All the villagers didn't leave, some were helping, and those who couldn't help were watching. They wanted to know what General Li could do.

Time passed quickly, from day to dusk.

"It's done!"

Following Li Yi'an's shout, everyone regained their spirits immediately.

In the kitchen of a room, Li Yi'an came out with a small bowl, which contained white crystals, but it was not very pure white. After all, it was the first sugar production, and it was normal to have impurities.

He briefly tasted it, it was sweet enough, and handed it to Yuchi Baolin.

"Can you eat this?"

Yuchi Baolin couldn't help eating some, and said in surprise: "It's really sweet! It's even sweeter than caramel."

"I'll try it!"

Li Dejian snatched it away, ate a little, his eyes widened, and he said hastily, "This is mine!"

Cheng Chumo hadn't tasted it yet, so he didn't want to, and said loudly, "Give it to me!"

Seeing that they were about to make a fuss again, Li Yi'an said: "Okay, there's still a lot in the back kitchen. This is called sugar. It's sweet, but eating too much is bad for your health. It's okay to eat it once in a while."

They definitely couldn't listen to it, and ran to the backyard in a hurry.

"General, it's really too sweet!"

The old man was helping out together. Of course, he had tasted those candies, and asked again: "Can these candies really make money?"

Li Yi'an nodded and said: "Yes, when the weather gets warmer next year, I will have people bring the candy to Chang'an, and it will definitely sell for a good price. If you believe me, you can make it first. I believe you have all seen the production method just now. .”

The old man looked at those villagers, and saw that they nodded at the same time, and they would trust whoever gave them benefits.

Li Yi'an is worthy of their new appointment.

"Since you can trust me, I can guarantee that I won't let you suffer."

Li Yi'an promised them again.

Seeing that it was getting late at night, Li Yi'an put aside the worries of the villagers and wanted to go back.

"Sir, we found the tea tree here."

Chang Sun Chong said: "Our people found a tea tree in a place called Nanjian in the south, and picked some tea back."

He asked someone to put a large bag of tea in front of Li Yi'an, and looked at it carefully. It was still the Pu'er tea that later generations are familiar with.

"There's actually tea here!"

Li Dejian said in surprise.

Today's tea is not only popular in Chang'an, but is gradually spreading out, the market demand is increasing, and the price is still rising.

"Not only, but many more!"

Li Yi'an said again: "That piece of tea tree will be owned by our governor's mansion first, and when the temperature recovers next year, we will arrange for ordinary people to pick it. We will pick tea leaves and make tea for them."

Cheng Chu smiled silently: "This time I can make a fortune again."

Chang Sun Chong said: "Mr. is doing this mainly to help the poor, but it is normal to make some money by the way."

With Rondo's death, Yaozhou regained its initial tranquility.

After dealing with the sugarcane matter, Li Yi'an had to continue to prepare for Rondo's follow-up troubles.

Early the next morning, they led their troops to Ruo Nuo State, because Rondo's former residence was in this city.

Ruonuo State is in the north of Ye Yuze, not very far away. They set off in the morning and entered the city before noon.

Although it is also called a state, it is equivalent to a county seat under the rule of Yaozhou. The county magistrate is called Sang Jie, who is a local.

It can be said that in the entire Yaozhou, except for the governor Luo Wenlin, most of the officials are local people and come from the family.

Last year Li Xiaogong abolished the Jimi Mansion here, but Liuguan has not been established yet, so these officials will govern their respective counties and take charge of all affairs.

"General Li, you are finally here!"

Sang Jie came to greet him at the city gate in person.

Li Yi'an wiped out Rondo and other rebels, and this matter has long spread throughout Yaozhou.

The rest of the family is very afraid of him, and it is certain that they dare not offend him.

When Sang Jie saw him, he had to be polite.

"Where is Rondo's place?"

Li Yi'an didn't talk nonsense with him, and continued: "Lead the way!"

Soon they arrived at the place. Long Duo really deserved to be the biggest leader in Yaozhou. The whole courtyard was as big as it wanted, with carved beams and painted buildings, magnificent.

Cheng Chumo exclaimed: "My home in Chang'an is not as big as here!"

"Is Rondo's stuff in there?"

Li Yian asked again.

"Yes, General Li fought here before, and because Rondo didn't win, he sealed up Rondo's home. We were worried about being retaliated by Rondo, so no one dared to touch the contents inside."

Sang Jie explained.

Li Yi'an pushed open the door and went in. Seeing that although it was a bit messy, the valuables were still there, he continued: "Confiscate the house and fill the treasury!"

The soldiers immediately started to dismantle everything that could be dismantled.

Those that cannot be dismantled, such as the entire compound, can only be dealt with in other ways.

Li Yi'an thought for a while: "Magistrate Sang Jie, find someone to sell this compound, and the proceeds will be used for the national treasury."