After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 121
At this time, Meng Di suddenly sighed, and said helplessly.

"It's a pity for Mr. Bai. He is also a man of great talent, but he just doesn't want to stay."

Hearing these emotions, Ji Ran laughed. Of course he knew that Meng Di was worried about the lack of talents, so he said.

"Today, there happened to be a person who wanted to recommend it to the lord. This person is named Yi Dun. He is a humble scholar in the state of Lu. He is quick-witted and eager to learn. He is especially good at business management. I think that if he comes to preside over the business, he will definitely be able to make a lot of money. rich."

Speaking of doing business, Meng Di suddenly thought of himself. A wine-making technique known in the Han Dynasty, called the nine brewing method, is to divide grain and koji into nine batches, and the brewed wine is very sweet and delicious.

Moreover, the amount of alcohol produced is quite a lot. One serving of raw materials can produce twice as much alcohol, which is much stronger than the current alcoholic beverages. In fact, Meng Di had this idea long ago, but he just didn't have so much food in hand.

If the problem of food can be solved, then he can brew wine. At least at that time, he was very confident that he could brew the best wine in the world, which meant that there would be no shortage of money in the future.

Because he is currently implementing voluntary enlistment, the overall military strength is not large, and the corresponding food consumption will be less, so that most of the manpower can be freed up to farm. As long as enough experience is accumulated, the food production will definitely increase. high.

Meng Di has a deep understanding of this point. During the Han Dynasty, there was a large difference in yield between the north and the south. If one mu of land was planted with wheat and corn, the harvest would not be much different from what it is now, about three shi.

But in the south, the highest yield per mu he has heard is more than ten shi. Although it is the best day, he doesn’t know how to plant it, but Meng Di knows very well in his heart that rice is more productive than wheat and corn, but now rice is mainly planted. concentrated in the south.

In the north, rice is a special food for nobles. Because of the small amount of rice planted, and because of the hegemony between Jin and Chu, rice is grown in the north, but the number is too small. The most important thing is the lack of water.

Now that the strategy of attacking Huaiyi has been decided, Mengdi naturally started to plan rice. Because he didn't understand it, he didn't say it rashly. Now Jiran provided him with a business talent, so Mengdi decided to Want to give it a try.

After deciding on the specific implementation method of the Field Reward Order, Meng Di immediately issued an order to inform the territory, and then asked Ji Ran to find Yi Dun. He needed to ask him face to face to see how this person was doing.

Yi Dun didn't expect that he would be summoned so soon, and he felt a little uneasy.

After arriving at the hall, he immediately prostrated himself on the ground and prayed.

"The villain Yidun has seen Mengzi."

Seeing that he was only about 20 years old, Meng Di looked very young, about the same age as he is now, with a square face, a broad nose, and small but piercing eyes. The first impression was good, so he spoke.

"Mr. Ji said that you are quite proficient in business management, so he came here to see if you are really proficient. If I give you a batch of high-quality wine, I don't know how much profit you can make. What method will you use?"

Unexpectedly, Meng Di raised this question as soon as he came up, which made Yi Dun slightly taken aback, and then he frowned and thought for a moment before saying.

"If it is swill wine, the villain is confident that he can make a hundred times the profit, and if it is dirty wine, he can also make ten times the profit."

"Magnity wine can be offered to the princes in the north to make it famous, and there will be an endless stream of buyers, while turbid wine can be sold to the south to make a profit."

The so-called swill wine is filtered wine, also known as Hao wine. Its color is as clear as water, which is the top grade. It is generally used for sacrifices and for ministers and nobles. Turbid, hence the name.

After all, the most developed culture is still in the north. Compared with the south, the drinks in the north can still be sold at a good price in the south. Meng Di knew this Yidun after hearing the answer, and he really has some business sense.

Dedicate the best wine to those vassals and lords, first build a good reputation, and then sell it at a high price. This method made him feel very familiar, so Meng Di asked after thinking for a while.

"Now my subordinates just lack a person in charge of business affairs. I wonder if you are willing to work for me?"

Yi Dun was overjoyed when he heard that, how could he not want to, you know he is just a humble soldier in Lu country, in his 20s, he was doing nothing, he did nothing, it happened that his elder brother was selected into the army, so he got the opportunity to study .

I didn't expect to get the opportunity to become an official so soon, so I thanked him without hesitation.

"The villain is willing, please tell the master."

For this result, Meng Di was not surprised, he said with a smile.

"Get up, sit down and answer, but I don't have this wine in my hands now, but I do know a way to make a good wine. If I hand over the wine recipe to you, I don't know if you can brew it. come out?"

Although Yi Dun was jumping for joy, he was still a cautious person. After hearing this, he didn't say anything big and agreed on the spot, but said it after thinking for a while.

"Returning to the lord, if there are suitable craftsmen and enough time, then I can give it a try. As for whether it will succeed, I can't guarantee it, but I will definitely do my best."

He is not arrogant or impetuous, he is cautious, speaks and does things, advances and retreats with restraint, he is indeed a talent, and Meng Di is even more satisfied.

"The person who makes the wine happens to have some in his hand, but you must pay attention to the fact that the secret of the wine party must not be leaked. If you can brew good wine, then you will be credited with great merit. If you leak it, you will be punished." of."

After hearing this, Yi Dun immediately nodded and said without any hesitation on his face.

"Please don't worry, my lord. If the wine recipe leaks out, please behead my head as a respectful example."

At this time, Meng Di thought for a while, and then he opened his mouth to give orders.

"In this case, you should go back and wait for the news first, pack your bags and prepare to go to Zhongqiu. I will allocate some food to you at the beginning, and it is best to save some. It is not time to brew wine, understand?"

"The subordinates understand, so go back and prepare."

After Yi Dun finished speaking, he stood up and saluted, then retreated.

There is also a reason why Meng Di asked him to go to Zhongqiu. The people on Mengyi's side are all locals of Lu State, and the relationship may be a bit complicated, but Zhongqiu's side is different, and he can achieve complete control.

The most important thing is that Meng Di hopes that Yi Dun can use another identity to do business in the world in the future, so that unnecessary troubles can be reduced.

(End of this chapter)