Chapter 1585: Breaking Willows

The bean curd seasoning in Sichuan is quite complicated. Nowadays, the wealthy people in Yanjing, Sichuan, have begun to use chili, salt, spices and medicinal materials to make bean curd seasoning. This is the northern style, which pays attention to the rich and thick flavor.

Below Meishan, they use ginger, onion, garlic, local herbs, vegetable oil, sesame oil, pepper oil, chili oil, chicken mince and chopped peanuts to make a southern-style dipping sauce. What you eat is "fresh".

If you add a little lard semen, it will be even more delicious.

Su You guessed that Fan Chunren was reluctant to make spicy sauce, so he used southern techniques to prepare and dip the two of them in water, and then said: "Eating bean curd rice with brown rice is the perfect match. Boil the brown rice until it is raw, strain it and steam it until the rice grains are crumbly." The particles are scattered.”

"Then after the tofu pudding is cooked, add rice soup and simmer it to make it more tender."

"Although the seasonings are complicated, they are all easily available in the fields. Let's try them."

Fan Chunren dipped the tofu into water, piled it on the rice and put it in his mouth. He commented: "It is much tenderer than tofu, and it is a good feast! Although it is an ordinary vegetarian food, after Fang Zhiwei's preparation, the taste is really different!" "

Su You also started to eat: "So living a frugal life is not necessarily crude. Just mix soybeans and you can make a big pot of tofu curd. The techniques are more delicate and the seasonings are more complicated. You can make your life better within your ability." Some, it’s not a fault.”

"This is the way to maintain long-term health. Eating pickles all the time is not good for your health."

Fan Chunren was very satisfied and pointed at the bean curd with his chopsticks: "With this, we can raise the Meng children in our clan, and we will have no shame in doing so."

Su You said: "The filtered bean dregs can be used as supplementary materials for livestock, and can also be used to raise chickens and fish. Of course, there is nothing wrong with people eating it."

"However, the intake of oil must be ensured. This is actually the secret to saving food."

"Therefore, I suggest that your husband adjust the planting varieties in Yizhuang. There should be a certain area of ​​rapeseed, soybeans, and peanuts every year; the rest of the potatoes and corn should also be included; of course, millet and wheat are still the main ones. After all, we still have to provide The imperial court is paying for food."

Fan Chunren was a little moved: "Is this the purpose of Mingrun's treat?"

Su You cupped his hands and said: "Farmers can ensure food and clothing by ensuring the harvest of these three crops: oil, fabrics, and grain. Regarding the arrangements for intercropping and rotation of these crops, I leave it to my husband in the Yingchang Prefecture."

Yingchang Prefecture is located south of Bianjing. Now the new agriculture in Dongming, Weishi, and Zhongmu has been very solid, and it will continue to spread and promote it.

Spontaneous diffusion of agriculture in ancient China was absolutely impossible. The countryside was relatively closed, and the people lacked awareness of new crops and new methods, and their acceptance was not high. The government had to get involved in promotion activities. This was the experience learned by Su You during his reign.

Wang Cun was also attentive: "Is this how Mingrun makes stale rice? After such treatment, the stale rice from the official warehouse can also be eaten."

Su You was happy: "Ming Gong is about to rule Yangzhou. Yes, this is exactly the way I cooked rice in Meishan when I was a child."

Wang Cun smiled and held up his hands to Su You: "Brother Mingrun is interesting, benevolent and skillful. No wonder Sima Gong thinks so highly of me."

After a simple but not simple meal of bean curd rice, the three famous ministers bid farewell to each other and set off towards their respective administrative offices.

Fan Chunren rode a horse, Wang Cun took a boat, and Su You went to the Dengfeng Yellow River dock in the north and went down the river to Daming.

Today's Yellow River is not like that of later generations, with a decent amount of water. Nowadays, the Yellow River in the Bianjing area also cuts its embankments in the winter, and waits until the spring and summer to deepen the river channel.

This is a very troublesome project. The washed sediment will be carried downstream by the water flow, causing possible congestion downstream.

Therefore, the Yellow River embankment project was mainly constructed below Damingfu. Above Damingfu, only one section was implemented in the Bianjing area. The purpose was to preserve the capital of a dynasty.

Fortunately, after more than ten years of continuous management of several sandy areas in the upper reaches, the "sedimentary sand" in the Yellow River water is becoming less and less. Although the river water is still muddy, most of it is "non-sedimentary sand" that can be sent to the sea.

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Even so, the Yellow River is still an "above-ground river" in the Kaifeng area, and it is impossible to build a large wharf. To get to the Yellow River wharf, Suyou has to climb a hill. That slope is called "Fengqiu".

In September, the Yellow River began to dry up, and soon the Kuizhou type would no longer be navigable. Therefore, Su You had to make a quick trip to inspect the river construction.

When we arrived at the pier, Bian Gu came up to us and said in a low voice: "Father, Your Majesty is in the Hegong Yamen."

Su You quickly strode to the Hegong Yamen and saw Zhao Xu, accompanied by Shi Wei and the colander, standing there curiously playing with the Hegong instruments.

Su You bowed and saluted: "I have seen Your Majesty. Does Your Majesty have any wishes?"

Zhao Xu felt a little depressed: "I'm here to see Situ off."

After speaking, he wrapped a piece of gauze in humus soil to protect the willow sapling at the root and handed it to Su You: "This is a seedling bred from the branches taken from the willow tree in front of the palace. Situ said the gift of breaking willows. You can take it and plant it in the daimyo."

Let’s go to the mansion.”

Su You took the willow sapling and said: "Your Majesty is so kind, I am really grateful for it. Colander, after I leave, you must accompany your Majesty well and don't slack off. Do you understand?"

The colander nodded, indicating that he understood.

Su You took Zhao Xu and the colander aside and whispered: "What I want to say, I have already said it to the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty during my speech. In fact, it is the most important sentence. Always remember that the two palaces are one, and both are prosperous.

If one loses, both will suffer.”

"This is true for both the outer court and the inner palace. Once someone misleads the monarch and isolates the two palaces, no matter who it is, they will be severely punished."

"In addition to observing politics and studying, His Majesty is often close to the veterans of the Military Aircraft Department. His ancestors were born in the military, and Your Majesty has a bloodline of bravery. This aspect should not be abandoned lightly."

"Most of the officials in Xu's residence are civil servants, who are good at talking but not enough in administration. Your Majesty may wish to be more accommodating and place them in the Court of Ceremony, the Imperial College, the Imperial College, and the Taiwan Admonition Office. This can be regarded as giving enough courtesy to King Xu, and it is also the face of the Empress Dowager.

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"However, we cannot easily make people participate in politics and rely on the people. We must conduct more assessments to confirm their abilities."

"There is also the matter of your Majesty's health. If you have any minor health problems, you must inform Mrs. Weichen immediately. Not to mention that Your Majesty has taboos on the rest, even Weichen will not be able to trust you."

"I didn't expect that Fan Chunren would also go out this time. Zuo Pu shot Lu Dafang. I had known about it for a long time, Mr. Yu Hengqu, and his brother Dalin recommended the "Xiang Covenant". Shaanxi's folk customs are still honest and honest to this day."

"I used to take springs for longevity and fight for Qingcheng. I am no stranger to science and engineering."

"However, the cliffs are steep; Liu Zhi's bones are hard to recover; Zhang Dun's talents are high and powerful."

"The disease of Da Fang lies in having the courage to do things without allowing decentralization of power; the disease of Liu Zhi lies in being forthright and speaking out without allowing branches and leaves; the disease of Zhang Dun lies in being shrewd in acting and not allowing arrogance."

"The future joint meetings of the cities and provinces will be difficult for Your Majesty. I can imagine how lively they will be."

"Now that there is no minister of reconciliation in the court, only His Majesty takes on this responsibility. He set up a small golden bell beside the throne in the capital. Before the ministers lost their composure, His Majesty rang the golden bell to warn them.

The pace of the proceedings must not cause them to lose their dignity."

"Especially Zhang Dun, who is narrow-minded and arrogant. Your Majesty must be tolerant and don't let him be led into a trap by others."

"But no matter what the temperament of these ministers is, I dare to assure your Majesty that their loyalty to the Song Dynasty and your Majesty is unquestionable."

"Your Majesty cannot regard them as obstacles and enemies, but needs to regard them as powerful helpers. In this regard, Your Majesty must learn from Renzong."

"Your Majesty himself must make progress and always think of the world. In this regard, Your Majesty must learn from the late Emperor."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to rush in terms of military matters. Let's focus on our own invincibility first and just wait and see what happens in the North."

"As long as you are well prepared, you will not be afraid of missing opportunities."

"I am in Daming Mansion, and I will pray for the health of Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Concubine every day. I will also send telegrams and secret reports every day to ask for instructions on matters in Hebei."

Zhao Xu's eyes were a little red: "Situ, I can't let you go."

Su You was actually very reluctant to say goodbye: "Your Majesty, once Hebei is sorted out, we will have a day to see each other again. But I... I'm afraid I won't be able to witness your Majesty's wedding in person."

When parting, Su You also became chatty, and the monarch and his ministers seemed to be talking endlessly.

Shi Wei was still grand and stepped forward to stop her: "What are you doing, mother-in-law? Can't you still write letters? Your Majesty, you have been out for so long, it's time to return to the palace."

Well, my wife is right. Su You then gathered his mood, said goodbye to Zhao Xu and Shi Wei, and boarded the ship.

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Xin You, the Empress Dowager issued an edict: "From now on, no officials will be asked to pay homage to the grand ceremony."

In Yichou, when the imperial court was restored, the capital was promoted to the River Repair Department, which unified planning and management of the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River.

In Jimao, Jingling Palace was presented to the court. In Xinsi, the Great Feasting Hall was granted to the whole world, and all officials were given favors, and gifts were given to scholars, common people, and those over ninety years of age.

Yiwei, report the seven civil and military regulations of the previous dynasty, and instruct all officials to abide by them.
Chapter completed!