Facing the shock of Li Er and Du Ruhui, Li Sheng was a little confused this time.
"What's wrong? Is there something... wrong with this?"
"But... this elixir can cure countless diseases, so why don't we use a large amount of precious medicinal materials to refine it?"
"If an ordinary farmer wants to buy such things, wouldn't he have to go bankrupt?"
Du Ruhui couldn't bear it any longer and couldn't help but vomit.
This thing is too outrageous!
Li Er also felt very strange.
Li Sheng smiled and said, "That's because you don't know something. This thing really doesn't require any precious medicinal materials. On the contrary..."
"Its raw material is something that you would normally throw away like worn-out shoes."
"mold!"
"Mold? But...but it's the remnants of food spoilage?"
Li Er and others looked at each other and felt that it was very dangerous.
Isn’t that stuff poisonous if you taste it even a little bit? How can it be used as medicine???
"This requires a series of secret methods. But in any case, moldy food itself is not an expensive thing."
Li Sheng did not talk nonsense,
It is really feasible to prepare penicillin simply by local methods, but the process is more troublesome.
And the raw materials themselves are really not expensive.
Du Ruhui was speechless.
This material turns out to be so cheap. No wonder His Highness is so confident that raising pigs is feasible.
But I am afraid that in the world, only His Highness has mastered such a wonderful art of refining medicine!
…
Li Er felt very excited after eating this meal.
Teppanyaki, great taste.
It was a hundred times better than what he ate in the palace.
The meat is fragrant and has no odor at all.
In fact, it is even more delicious than the mutton he usually eats!
It's simply superb.
He was having so much fun eating that at this moment, Li Er even thought about when he would come over next time...
But what surprised him the most was...
This child is so mature!
The art of medicine, the art of raising pigs... are all powerful magic arts related to people's livelihood.
If it were any other emperor, he might not want his children to learn these tricks.
But who is Li Shimin? He just wants to be the emperor for eternity.
As a father, how could he not be happy?
Even Empress Changsun beside him was overjoyed.
‘Sheng’er is such a talented person and seems to know more about people’s livelihood than me. If Li Wei...
Li Er was secretly moved and had a thought swirling around him.
But at this time,
Li Sheng suddenly took a few wine glasses from nowhere and put a glass for everyone.
Then, the maid Mian'er came over carrying a porcelain vase.
In each cup, pour wine.
…
The wine is extremely clear.
Before Li Er noticed, Du Ruhui said "Huh" in surprise.
This "Hey" attracted Li Er's attention. Du Ruhui always lived up to his name, being very low-key and calm.
Suddenly there was a "hey" sound, such an expression and movement was very rare.
"What's the matter, Lao Du?"
"Well, sir, this wine is so clear, not even the top restaurants in Chang'an can compare with it."
Du Ruhui picked up the wine glass and looked at the light carefully without even caring about understanding.
Li Er, and Li Junxian were also startled when they heard this.
Men, who doesn't drink a little and know a little about wine? Even Queen Changsun, because she is in charge of the collection and delivery of gifts in the palace, she also has a certain knowledge of wine.
At this time, the three of them all carefully observed the wine in the wine glasses.
At first glance...
"Huh?"
"This wine?"
"This wine... has a fragrant aroma, and the liquor is as clear as pure water. This is the best!"
Li Er and the other four were stunned when they saw the drinks.
Queen Changsun’s eyes even shone.
Isn't it strange that there are some wealthy families in this countryside? After all, how can their own son live without two brushes?
But she had never seen such clear wine even in the palace!
"Son, did you brew this wine yourself?"
"Uh, ma'am... yes, we brew it ourselves in this village. Because we lack a lot of materials and equipment, the quality is mediocre, so we just have to drink it!"
The four of them looked at each other.
What are you kidding?
The clearer the wine of the Tang Dynasty, the more valuable it is. The poem "Ten Thousands of Golden Bottles of Clear Wine" is not made up.
But what Li Sheng said was that this wine lacked materials and equipment, so...
The quality is actually a bit worse?
So if there is no shortage of materials and equipment, what are you going to brew?
Everyone was shocked, and Li Sheng was not surprised either. You are shocked, but I am not.
He directly raised his glass and said, "Now that the troubled times have just calmed down, and you all have come from afar, let me use this wine to wish you a safe journey and a long and prosperous journey!"
Queen Li Er Changsun's eyes were hot, she picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp!
Du Ruhui and Li Junxian also couldn't wait to taste it.
One second later.
The moment the wine enters your mouth...
puff!
Li Junxian, Du Ruhui, and Empress Changsun, these are the ones who have always been strict and observant of etiquette.
Li Er almost spit a mouthful of wine onto the table.
hot!
It's too spicy!
The other three people also frowned.
This wine is a little soft when you first drink it, but when it comes to Marie Claire, it's almost like it's on fire.
"Young Master...Why is the wine you drink so spicy?"
Empress Changsun's first reaction was that the wine was not good and her children should not be harmed by drinking it.
But Li Sheng smiled sheepishly.
well!
These people usually drink rice wine.
What is this rice wine? It is the glutinous rice wine used to boil eggs in later generations...
Of course, mash is a by-product, and rice wine is somewhat different from mash, but overall they are similar.
And Li Sheng, what kind of wine is this?
Distilled liquor!
Among the people in front of him, he seemed to have a military air.
Therefore, I estimated that I could bear it, so I didn't warn him.
But what happened was beyond his expectation. This 38-degree distilled liquor was still a bit strong for these ancients.
…
"Don't be anxious, everyone. This wine is distilled wine and should be drank slowly. Ying'er, get some dried lemon and soak it in some water!"
"Okay, sir, I'll go right away."
After a while, the maid came over with a few drinks.
Everyone drank several sips, only to feel it was very sweet, and the burning sensation from the strong alcohol was slowly suppressed.
Too fierce, too strong!
then.
Li Er took a few deep breaths, and then said with a flushed face,
"What kind of wine is this wine that is so powerful?"
"This is distilled wine. The main ingredients of wine are alcohol and water. Ordinary wine is consumed immediately after brewing and has a large water content."
"But distilled spirits are different."
"After brewing, it will be heated and roasted by a fire. Although alcohol and water will turn into gases after heating, the heating conditions are different. For example, water needs three minutes to boil, but alcohol only needs two minutes.
."
"Distillation uses this principle to bake the alcohol at two and a half times to remove the water in the alcohol."
"After it is completed, the essence of the essence will naturally be much stronger than ordinary wine!"
Li Sheng explained the principles of distilling liquor.
Li Er listened and looked at the wine glass in his hand, fascinated.
"This...this wine can be called the wine of heroes..."
