Chapter 780 Add two steamed buns

Author: An Huajun

Chapter 780 Add two steamed buns

Lin Xi put the steamed fish on the table and said, "I bought a good Yihe river fish today. It is very plump. I steamed one, you can try it."

Wang Xiaolie said: "It didn't take long for you to learn how to cook?"

Lin Xi said: "What are you talking about? My mother left early. I used to cook at home. I didn't learn it after I got here."

Wang Xiaolie said: "I forgot about this section. I don't know how good your craftsmanship is. Give it a try."

He took a pair of chopsticks and chewed it carefully, nodded and said: "This fish is good, without a trace of fishy smell. You cooked it exceptionally well, with a light aroma and pure taste, which is the characteristic of Yihe bream. It seems that you cook frequently and have good skills."

Extremely precise."

Lin Xi smiled and said, "I didn't expect that you actually eat a lot of home-cooked food here. I used to think that as Xuanfu, there was plenty of fish and meat every day, and there were so many delicacies from the mountains and seas that I couldn't eat them all! I didn't expect that like ordinary people, they also had home-cooked stir-fries.

Lord.”

Wang Xiaolie smiled and shook his head: "Is this home? Of course it has to taste like home. Besides, there is a reason why these home-cooked dishes are home-cooked."

In daily life, Wang Xiaolie only eats four dishes and one soup. After adding Lin Xi, he occasionally eats ribs, fish, and hot pot. It is similar to ordinary people's meals. But the ingredients are good, the craftsmanship is good, and the taste is more mellow.

That's all.

Watching Lin Xi sit down, Wang Xiaolie thought for a while, stood up and picked up the wine. He said: "This bottle of mulberry wine is carefully brewed and is very delicious. I will go to Shizhou tomorrow, and you will also go to Shizhou tonight.

Have a drink and consider it a farewell."

Lin Xi said: "This time I go to Shizhou, it seems that you attach special importance to it. You have mentioned it many times."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Yes, we have to pay attention to it. Many things are not done after thinking about them, but they are discovered after doing them. At that time, I asked Jiang Min to go to Shizhou without thinking about it.

Too many, I just feel that the place is too empty. In the past few months, Jiang Min has been stationed in Shizhou. After his reports, coupled with the reactions of various forces, I found that what I thought before was simpler."

Lin Xi asked hurriedly: "What, was it because I didn't think carefully before?"

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "That's not true. In such a small mountain town, with 30,000 troops stationed, how can there be any surprises? However, to the north of Shizhou is a very powerful sphere of influence. Even though I didn't want to do anything to him

So, how can he feel at ease? On the other side of the Yellow River is the Suide Army, and Zheng Jianchong of Yan'an Prefecture is worried. Moreover, Shizhou is not far from Xixia, and Xixia is also suspicious. This army can be said to have affected all forces."

Lin Xi said "Oh", nodded, and didn't ask any more questions. She tasted the fish and said, "This fish seems to be a little bland."

Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "It's too bland, I ate it just right. You don't seem to be familiar with the situation in Shizhou."

Lin Xi said: "How can I, a woman, know about those military and national affairs? It's just that you have said too much, so I don't want to ask."

After saying that, I found it funny too and couldn't help laughing.

Lin Xi smiled, and it was like flowers blooming in front of her eyes. Wang Xiaolie's worries suddenly disappeared.

The next day, Wang Xiaolie looked at the salute that Lin Xi had prepared for him. There were piles of big and small bags, and he couldn't help but shook his head. He was in the military, and he used to like to walk with his legs up. Where is the term salute? Even

Changes of clothes are all prepared by the soldiers. Lin Xi is different, there are many names and they are divided into categories.

When he was about to go out, Lin Xi stopped him and said: "The army sent us a new cotton-padded jacket two days ago. It is light, comfortable, and very warm. Wear it inside, and it doesn't matter how many clothes you wear outside. The weather in the north is cold, so you should put it on in time."

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Wang Xiaolie said: "That coat is worn inside when I wear armor. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient due to the cold weather in the north. I will naturally wear it when I wear a helmet."

Lin Xi said: "It's not just for wearing armor, it's also very convenient for daily use."

Wang Xiaolie laughed loudly after hearing this, shook his head and walked out of the room.

After crossing Zhongtiao Mountain and arriving at Jiangxian County, the sky became overcast. The north was howling and the withered grass was breaking, so it was no longer suitable to travel.

It was already noon when Wang Xiao arrived at Jiangxian County for hunting. Seeing that the weather was not good, he took a rest.

Jiangxian County is the main road to Luoyang, and there are many people who went south living outside the post station. Most of them were kidnapped by the Jin people and went north, and recently went south. They were unlucky, and they were crowded in the shed outside the post station in such weather.

Several braziers for warmth.

The inn has only been slightly tidied up to ensure that there is no air leakage. The windows in many rooms are not tight and there is no window paper. I don’t know how to survive the winter.

Wang Xiaolie entered the inn and shook his head after looking at it. Under such conditions, it was better to let the guards live in tents.

After looking at the place where he lived, Wang Xiaolie returned to the yard. The soldiers were preparing lunch. Wang Xiaolie said to Wang Ruohai and Wang Yan: "Let's go out and have a look. In such weather, I don't know how the people can live."

After leaving the post house, I saw porridge being served in front of the large wooden shed next to it. When I walked forward, I saw that the porridge was made from millet and it felt very thin.

Looking around, I saw the magistrate of Jiang County standing aside. When I saw Wang Xiaolie checking the rice porridge and rice, I felt timid.

Wang Xiaolie asked his soldiers to come forward and get a bowl of porridge. He took a sip and frowned. He called the county magistrate and shook his head and said: "In such weather, how can the common people only eat a bowl of porridge? At least there is some dry food.

, to fill your stomach.”

The county magistrate looked troubled. He cupped his hands and said: "The tens of thousands of troops ahead need to eat food. Xuanfu, this is what you can do with your humble position. If you want to eat dry food, the others will have nothing to eat."

Wang Xiaolie turned around and looked at the people receiving the porridge. He said: "It's extremely cold today. It's not possible to just eat porridge. I also know that it's difficult for you. It's really difficult to raise military rations and take care of the food of the people going south. Jiangxian County Xiao

The county has a small population, and the taxes and grain are even less. Let's do this. Even if I give out grain at noon today, please add two steamed buns to each person in addition to a bowl of porridge. By the way, also in the evening. Go tell them, don't do it yet.

Here comes the porridge. The millet will become thicker if cooked for a while."

The county magistrate's face was full of gratitude and he hurriedly handed over his hands to express his thanks.

Seeing the county magistrate hurriedly going about his business, Wang Xiaolie could only sigh in his heart.

There were many people going south and returning to their hometowns. Wang Xiaolie originally wanted to send a special person to take charge of this matter. In the end, it only ran a few times. There were fewer people behind and there was no gathering, so it stopped. The official arrangement was stopped, and the people went south.

But the footsteps did not stop. These counties on the southbound road took responsibility.

We can't blame the Jiangxian magistrate for giving him sparse food rations. It's really not easy for him to get food here.

Jiangxian County is a small county. In the past, there was a lot of food collected under the rule of the Jin people, so there was no surplus food. There were tens of thousands of troops in Jinzhou ahead, and people had to eat horses' chews. Naturally, they had to collect food from the local area. Jiangxian County couldn't get it either.

Something better has come out.

Not a single sheep can be killed in the market for several days, and there are only a few open shops. It is even more deserted in this weather. This county is far inferior to a town in Xiangyang. A while ago, Wang Xiaolie decided to reduce the number of employees

, that is, the situation in Hedong is far worse than imagined.

What can we do? We can only wait for time and slowly treat these wounds.

Henan Prefecture and these prefectures and counties in the southeast of Henan are the most seriously injured places. Henan Prefecture is located in the middle, with both the population from the south replenishing and the people from the north moving south, so it recovers much faster. The south side of Hedong Road is different.

The population is outflowing and the place is in ruins, and it will take a long time to recover.
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