Xuchang, Fang Guang's mansion, Cao Ying's civil and military leaders, everyone is gearing up and smiling, just like before the war.
Even Cheng Yu, who has always been strict and formidable, rarely shows signs of orange peel wrinkles on his face.
Lao Cheng had to worry a lot, so it was only here with Fang Guang that he could relax a little and show his true nature.
On the main seat, Fang Guang put down the construction drawings in his hands and patted his hands gently.
Changshan Tiger General Zhao Yun personally led the old soldiers and servants in the mansion and filed into the hall.
In Shi Huan's poem, everyone is holding a porcelain bowl with careful and solemn expressions on their faces, indicating that the items in the bowl are extremely precious.
Four or five porcelain bowls were placed on the big table at the same time, and the lids of the bowls were all opened, revealing the light red powder inside.
"Ah sneeze!"
The moment the bowl was opened, several Wenwu at the table who were too curious and leaned too close felt an itch in their noses and sneezed loudly at the same time.
"Datong, what is this? It looks like crushed Yizhou agate. It is really difficult for you to make elixirs. If it is really agate, it would be worth thousands of gold!"
Guo Fengxiao, who loved to play, drink, and pick up girls, although he was not born into a high family, he was already familiar with the luxury goods of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Regarding Fang Guang, he just had an idea and tried to look as high as possible. When he said something, everyone in the hall looked at him in surprise at the same time. He ate meat dipped in agate powder. Fang Datong was even more extravagant than a wealthy family.
The thing in the bowl was just ordinary chili powder. When Fang Guang saw that Guo Jia's guess was so outrageous, the corner of his mouth curled up and he chuckled.
"Fengxiao, I can't stand Yizhou's strange rocks. This is chili powder, which is a kind of mulberry. It grows in the soil. When paired with salt and mutton, it is the most delicious thing in the world."
"Come on, everyone, try it. The humidity in Yuzhou is slightly heavier than that in Yanzhou. This product is often used, and it has the effect of removing dampness and improving yang!"
During Fang Guang's introduction, he had already moved his index finger and tore off a piece of mutton leg himself. Using a wooden spoon, he took some salt and sprinkled chili powder among it. After a few mouthfuls, his eyes narrowed with pleasure.
He has been a human being in two lifetimes. When he came to this world, he could endure the poor sanitary conditions and the rude and superstitious soldiers in the yellow turbans, but he couldn't endure it.
It was hard to get over this feeling, and it was only today that I got over it.
"Come, come, come, eat, eat, eat. What's wrong with what Datong brought out? Just use it!"
"I, Cao Zilian, don't know anything about Yizhou agate or Nongsang pepper, but I do. This red color makes people happy just by looking at it."
"Oh, brother Zixiao, you are really fast. I have been eyeing this piece of meat for a long time!"
"Um, Zhongkang, you are too fierce. People judge the legs when eating sheep, but you judge the sheep!"
The mainstay of Cao's camp in the hall, seeing Fang Guangda eating mutton, was like a wind and a lingering cloud, and they all took action to become self-sufficient and have enough food and clothing.
At this time in the world, the food-sharing system was already popular among high-ranking officials, but here in Fang Guang, the Hu Feng large-table system only emerged in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Eating meat in this way makes people feel more relaxed.
Xu Chu was the most exaggerated. He carried a whole leg of lamb, put dozens of kilograms of meat in front of him, picked up the bowl with both hands, and sprinkled thick chili powder and salt.
When Hu Chi took his first bite of mutton, he felt warm all over his body and an indescribable excitement in his mouth. It was as refreshing as drinking strong wine.
His hands were like the wind, but within a moment, like a fierce tiger, he had already swallowed a whole sheep, even the bones.
For a moment, the only sounds in the hall were the sounds of chewing and swallowing. Cheng Yu and Guo Jia chatted about their sleeves, not showing off the slightest bit of celebrity-like behavior. Their noses ran out of their mouths, and they kept praising them.
In just a moment, more than a dozen sheep were eaten on the big table in the hall.
When it comes to meat-eating and the ferocity of generals, Xu Chu and Dian Wei are the leaders, and the brothers Zhao Yun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Xiahou are also equally good.
The mutton was so full that he couldn't eat anymore. The servants of the Fang Mansion had already brought tea.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, except for the land of Yizhou, there were not many high-ranking people who drank tea.
This product is bitter and astringent, just enough to melt the mutton. After drinking hot tea, you will sweat all over, which is another kind of joy.
After having enough meat and tea, Cheng Yu took the green salt to rinse his mouth and felt comfortable all over. He glanced at Fang Guang, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
"Datong, do you know that my lord has conquered half of Yuzhou, acquired tens of thousands of acres of land, and is a high-ranking family in the world. Today I sent a letter to Xuchang, and there are many more people who want to come and serve my lord?"
"The three great sects of Yingchuan have all decided to return to their hometown to thrive!"
"Ignore you, Zhong Yao is an elder of Zhong's family. He was removed from office when the late emperor's party was in chaos. His family is all scholars and they don't have much land. We can leave it aside for the time being. The Chen family of Yingchuan is no small matter!"
"Chen Qun is now in Xuzhou. He is often led by Wen Ruo and corresponds with his lord. He is very trusted. His father Chen Ji and Grandpa Chen are so important to Yuan Shao that they are going back to Yuzhou!"
"When the Chen family was in Xunzhi, half of the city of Xuchang belonged to his family. Chen Qun's third uncle, Chen Chen, even made friends with a ranger in the state, known as Xu Bantian!"
"Half the sky in Xu County belongs to the Chen family of Yingchuan. This time Xun You has a gambling fight with Shi Tao from Datong Prefecture. The Chen family has ordered the family members and people who are skilled in farming to do their best to assist him!"
Cheng Yu chatted for a long time, as if chatting, but in fact he had already pointed out to Fang Guang that the three high-ranking families in Yingchuan all wanted to suppress Fang Guang.
He is a serious person who has always hated gossip and rumors. He is in charge of Cao Cao's documents and has a special position. He also pays attention to the word "prudence and independence".
I gave Fang Guang a tour today, and it was obvious that I loved Fang Guang very much.
"Chen Chen? Half the sky in Xu County, what a big statement. I am the county guard under the lord's command. Who does he mean? Why, he still wants to deal with me?"
Fang Guang's eyes jumped and he replied nonchalantly. In his heart, he had already begun to search for historical information about Uncle Chen Qun.
"Datong, our dynasty is conducive to the everlasting prosperity of heaven and earth, and the powerful family is the foundation!"
"Although there is no one in the Chen family who has a very prominent official position at this time, they are considered to be the most powerful family in Xu County. The person in charge of civil affairs in Xu County now is Man Chong, and he is also a descendant of an aristocratic family."
"Datong, what I mean is, I've also seen your construction plan. It's okay to build a square area for the people to live in!"
"Building the East Market and the West Market, government-run merchants, and levying heavy taxes will probably touch a lot of people and put rice in the bowl!"
Cheng Yu had an aloof temper and thought Fang Guang didn't understand, so he simply made his words clear.
Fang Guang's heart skipped a beat, and he finally understood why Xun Lingjun had such a strange look on his face when he presented the Xuchang camp plan to his lord a few days ago, but he didn't object!
It turns out that Xun Wenruo wished that he would bring trouble to his own death and offend the high-ranking Yuzhou family. It would be better to gain a reputation as a vulgar and unreasonable person.
In this way, although he already has the reputation of being the first in knowledge, layout, construction, and politics in Cao's camp, he will be vaguely isolated from the circle of top officials.