Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 304 Corn Harvest Season

"Father, this fried pork with hot pepper is really delicious!"

While eating several chili dishes on the dinner table, although Lu Lingqi's eyes were still red, she had already forgotten the incident of crying when her eyes were so hot by the chili juice, and she was eating a lot.

It seems that this daughter is also a master who loves spicy food.

Stir-fried pork with sharp pepper, twice-cooked pork with sharp pepper, cold dish with chili, sliced ​​lung with chili sauce, shredded pork with chili.Coupled with a few light vegetables, it also has a special flavor.

In early autumn, eating spicy food is not easy to get angry.

"How do you feel, are you used to it?"

Lu Bu looked at Diao Chan and Cai Yan who were sitting next to him, and asked.

As for Xiaotao, maybe Cai Yan was there, she was restrained and stood aside with the food to enjoy.

To express his apology, Lu Bu forced Cai Yan to stay and invited her to dinner.

"It's okay, but I'm afraid I can't eat more." Diao Chan tasted it in small sips, and didn't hate it, but didn't dare to eat more.

Cai Yan lives up to his name, and like Lu Lingqi, he can eat spicy food, which is really unexpected.However, she knows how to read and is polite, and she is very particular about eating, unlike Lu Lingqi who eats like a feast.She nodded and said: "The taste is delicious, can the general give me these and take them home for my own use?"

"Of course no problem!" But Lu Bu still reminded: "People who are used to eating think that chili is delicious, but they can't eat too much, especially you women, eating too much chili is easy to get angry, and acne will appear on your face. It will damage the appearance, but it is also easy to treat, as long as you don’t eat it often, it’s fine.”

When she heard that eating too much would cause acne on her face, Diao Chan hurriedly put down the small piece of chili that she had just picked up and replaced it with light vegetables.

Xiaotao at the side didn't dare to eat more chili peppers, and rushed to the side of the bowl.

"I'm not afraid!"

Lu Lingqi is still young, so she doesn't know how important a face is to a woman.

"The general said that it's fine if you don't eat it often, and it's okay to enjoy it occasionally." Cai Yan said seriously: "Although a woman's appearance is important, her inner beauty is more important. I am a bit reluctant to part with the delicacy of chili."

"Well, what Cai Yan said makes sense." Lu Bu looked at Diao Chan and said, "A woman is beautiful, and her heart is even more beautiful. If you like it, enjoy it. Even if you have acne, my husband still loves you."

"Ahem..." Diao Chan blushed, "General, sister Cai Yan is still here."

Cai Yan has already turned her face to one side, her face is flushed red, very charming.

"Father, can you be serious?" Lu Lingqi complained, "I still have to eat."

"Haha...continue to eat." Lu Bu smiled awkwardly with embarrassment.

After lunch, the women left.Lu Bu went back to his study to take a nap, and he had to deal with official business in the afternoon.

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In the conference hall, four people including Lu Bu, Chen Gong, Qin Yun, and Gong Shuming were discussing the arrangements for the autumn corn harvest.

"My lord, the corn harvest can start this month, followed by the autumn rice harvest. I suggest that the road construction work of the Ministry of Industry can be postponed so that there will be enough manpower to complete the autumn harvest." Chen Gong suggested.

The construction of two pipelines leading to Cangwu County and Hepu County by the Ministry of Industry is a large project, so not only tens of thousands of recruits were used, but also many other civilian laborers were recruited.

To harvest corn and rice in autumn, not only the private labor force needs to go home, but also a large number of fields in the General’s Mansion are planted with corn and rice.

"My lord, more than 6 people have been invested in the two pipelines, and more than [-]% of the journey has been completed in a few months." Gong Shuming said: "The autumn harvest is a major event, and the major projects of the Ministry of Industry can only continue with enough grain. The Ministry of Industry will cooperate with the autumn harvest. Delay construction of two pipelines."

The various departments cooperated with each other, and Lu Bu was very satisfied. He nodded and said: "Very good. At present, the autumn harvest is the top priority, and the six departments must work together to ensure the smooth completion of the autumn harvest.

This autumn harvest is more important than sweet potatoes.Although the output of sweet potatoes is large, they are not suitable for staple food after all. They still feel fresh for a while, and after two years, people's lives have improved, so they will not pay so much attention to them.

Compared with sweet potatoes, corn and rice are more suitable as staple food, especially rice. Although the yield is the lowest, it is indeed the most delicate and delicious staple food, and it is difficult to be replaced by other grains. "

After a pause, Lu Bu said to Qin Yun, director of the Department of Agriculture: "Director Qin, the Department of Agriculture is the top priority for the autumn corn harvest this time. We must mobilize everyone, go down to the county and the countryside, and personally teach the people how to harvest corn and how to harvest corn. How to dry it, how to store it, how to use it, etc.”

"Don't worry, my lord. The Department of Agriculture dare not slack off. It has already started sending officials to the counties, counties and townships to guide the people in the autumn harvest."

Although Qin Yun left for a few months before returning, he quickly grasped the agricultural department and arranged the autumn harvest in an orderly manner, which shows that he is very capable.

"I'm also relieved that you are in charge of the overall situation in the Agriculture Department." Lu Bu thought for a while, and added: "By the way, if there is not enough manpower, you can temporarily call other officials from other ministries to help. This matter, the public platform has worked hard to adjust."

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After Chen Gong and others left, Zhou Zhang, Su Yuan, and Duan Muze who had been waiting in the side hall were called to the meeting hall by Lu Bu.

"Lord!"

The three saluted.

"Luo Kun, you stay too. This matter is related to the General Baozi Shop."

Luo Kun brought Zhou Zhang, Su Yuan, and Duan Muze, and when he was about to step back, Lu Bu stopped him.

Then Lu Bu said to them, "I'm looking for you today for the autumn harvest. Corn is about to start. Although the yield is not as good as that of sweet potatoes, it should be twice as high as that of rice.

Because it is the first planting, the common people don't understand the usefulness of corn, and the common people don't use so much corn for a while.

However, we must not let the corn rot in the hands of the common people.Therefore, it is necessary for the General's Mansion to purchase, so that the common people can see the benefits of corn, so that they will continue to be planted in the future.

In addition to the massive purchases by the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of War, you are also required to contribute. "

Zhou Zhang mainly makes wine, Su Yuan processes food, Duanmuze raises pigs and cattle, and Luo Kun's is a bun shop.

As for what corn can bring them, Lu Bu didn't say that they didn't know.

However, they were called today to talk about the autumn harvest of corn, and they probably knew that they also needed corn.He didn't ask much, just obeyed Lu Bu's orders.

"It is useful for you to buy corn. Corn can be used to make wine, and can be ground into corn flour to make steamed buns and pastries. It can also be processed into corn grits for cooking, porridge, popcorn, corn cakes, etc., and can be used to feed Raising pigs, cattle and other livestock..."

Lu Bu said: "You can purchase according to your own needs, but the purchase price should not be too low, and the people should not suffer. This is the bottom line."

He looked at Zhou Zhang, and specifically asked: "Zhou Zhang, you should tell those merchants in the Jiaozhou Chamber of Commerce who want to buy corn that they must not maliciously lower the purchase price. Although business is talking about business, business has its own way. Breaking away from the way of business , is a profiteer, a bad businessman, this general will never allow such a businessman to exist!"

"I understand, I must remind them." Zhou Zhang shook his body and said respectfully, at the same time he was frightened by Lu Bu's aura.

He was sure that some people would die miserably if they did not follow Lu Bu's wishes.

"Okay, that's all, you go down and make arrangements." Lu Bu said everything that should be said, and it depends on how they do it.

"My lord, I will take my leave."

The four quickly left the chamber.

After a busy afternoon, Lu Bu could finally rest.

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(End of this chapter)