Chu Yunning thought that this group of vanguards must have been hungry and tired after suffering five days in the mountains with Emperor Mingwen.
So she went directly to the dining room to prepare a sumptuous meal for these people. She slaughtered five sheep, a dozen chickens and ducks, and ordered people to fish out dozens of fish.
Someone set up a simple oven, washed the mutton, skewered it on big bamboo sticks, smeared it with honey several times, sprinkled it with special sauce, and put it on the fire to roast, and it took a while.
I could smell the aroma of mutton.
After roasting five whole lambs and having the internal organs cleaned, Bixiu couldn't help but ask: "Miss, can these parallel imports be eaten?"
Ordinary people don't eat it. Wouldn't it be too perfunctory to reward the soldiers?
"These are all good things. Make a big pot of lamb offal soup and add it with chive sauce. It tastes amazing." Chu Yunning couldn't help but drool just thinking about it, and mixed the lamb tripe and lamb liver.
Chop the lamb kidneys into small pieces, put them in a pot, add a large pot of water and slowly simmer them.
The remaining sheep head was steamed and sprinkled with secret sauce. In her opinion, the sheep was all precious and could be eaten.
Bi Xiu had no doubt that he was there and worked even harder to help.
Worried about not having enough food, Chu Yunning asked someone to make some dough and prepared to make mutton siomai. The skin was thin and the filling was big. When steamed, the siomai was crystal clear, which looked tempting.
For the chicken and duck, she chose to stir-fry, with part of it made spicy and the other part made ordinary braised. She was worried that some people couldn't tolerate spicy food, so she made two flavors.
Dozens of fish were cleaned and sliced into thin slices. Half were made into boiled fish, and the rest were made into pickled fish, both in two flavors.
This work lasted three hours. It was obviously winter, but she was sweating profusely. The sweat kept flowing down her cheeks. She casually took out a clean handkerchief to wipe the sweat.
"Miss, please go and see how the haggis soup is. According to what you said, it has turned milky white." Bixiu sniffed. She thought the haggis soup would be very fishy, but she didn't expect it to have a different taste.
, after drinking half a bowl, my whole body felt warm and comfortable.
Chu Yunning opened the lid of the pot and looked at the tumbling mutton soup. He took out some of the food he had cooked today and ordered, "Take all the rest to reward the soldiers who have worked hard these days and let them eat it."
Eat and drink enough."
"yes!"
Chu Yunning took the food box and went straight to find Emperor Mingwen. When she went there, there were ministers discussing things inside, so she didn't go in and stood outside the tent and waited for a while.
A figure was reflected outside the tent. Emperor Mingwen knew at a glance that it must be Chu Yunning, so he immediately stopped what he was doing: "We can discuss this later. You can go down first."
"Yes!" Several generals had been hungry for a long time. Smelling the smell coming from the dining room, they waited and waited until Emperor Mingwen finally let them go. The generals couldn't wait to retreat.
Lifting the curtain, Eunuch Mo came to pick him up in person: "Chu Shang Palace, it's cold outside, please come in and warm yourself up."
There was a charcoal fire burning in the tent, and a wave of warmth rushed towards his face. Chu Yunning put the food box on the table, opened it and put it on the table: "Your Majesty, I've been waiting for a long time."
Emperor Mingwen looked at several dishes, which were still steaming hot. He saw that they had just been cooked. He was also hungry, but he still took care of his status and did not gobble them up. He smiled and praised: "You still have the ability."
, you can make a delicious soup by just using parallel imports, which can keep you warm and keep you cold. An Ning, you are so amazing."
Chu Yunning smiled slightly and put the leek sauce in front of Emperor Mingwen: "Your Majesty, try this. The mutton is tender and delicious, not smelly at all."
Emperor Mingwen tasted the food one by one and couldn't help but nod. Maybe he was hungry, and there was almost not much food left.
"What do you think of this craftsmanship, Your Majesty?"
Before Emperor Mingwen could speak, Eunuch Mo patted his chest and said, "I thought Chu Shanggong's medical skills were outstanding, but now I feel that Chu Shanggong's cooking skills are definitely the best in the world. I have lived so long."
I’m old and I’ve never tasted these new tricks before.”
This is all true. Eunuch Mo has been with Emperor Mingwen for a long time. What good things have he not seen?
Chu Yunning curled her lips: "What do you think, Your Majesty, if every time you win a battle in the future, you will be rewarded with a sumptuous meal?"
Emperor Mingwen laughed. He knew that as soon as Chu Yunning opened his mouth, something else would happen.
"Your Majesty, please don't rush to answer. Wait for an hour and ask a few generals how about it?" Chu Yunning said. This can be regarded as finding some fun in the strict and boring army life and stimulating the fighting spirit of the three armies.
"According to you!"
An hour later, Emperor Mingwen summoned several generals. Several of them came in rubbing their bellies. One of them burped as he walked, looking satisfied.
"The last general... hiccup... pays homage to the emperor... hiccup..."
Emperor Mingwen raised his hand: "How are you eating?"
"Your Majesty, I have never tasted such delicious food in my life, especially the mutton soup, which is so fresh, and the roasted whole lamb, which is tender and fragrant. The pickled fish is also very delicious, and there is water.
The cooking fish was very hot, and even now my whole body is still warm."
Hearing this, Emperor Mingwen coughed twice: "What would you think if you could eat these every time you win a battle?"
"Really?" several people said in unison.
Judging from his performance, he knew that he wanted to immediately carry his weapons to the enemy and fight for another three thousand rounds. Emperor Mingwen's mouth twitched slightly. Why did he feel that his subordinates suddenly changed and became a little bloodthirsty and warlike.
"The Emperor's words must not be denied. The general heard it clearly. To be honest, when the general passed by the military camp just now, how many people looked eagerly at the brothers who had returned from the victorious battle eating and drinking. The general has been with the army for so many years.
, this is the first time I have seen this situation, and now the soldiers are all praising the emperor for his wisdom."
Listening to the other party blowing a rainbow fart, Emperor Mingwen's stern face relaxed a little, and there was a faint smile on his eyebrows.
"Your Majesty, do you mean what you say?" Suddenly a soldier asked.
"Old Li, you are crazy. You dare to question the emperor!" Lao Li was suddenly yelled by his companion. He trembled in fright and quickly waved his hand: "Your Majesty, I have no other intention. I am just worried that there will not be enough sheep. In winter, there are not enough sheep."
We don’t have much to eat, so we can’t live on.”
Today, these sheep are brought from various places as offerings, and there are simply not enough for hundreds of thousands of people.
Emperor Mingwen deliberately bluffed: "I take one look at Jiuding. Just keep your heart in your stomach and charge me hard. I will give you my own reward when you come back."
"Okay, as long as the emperor can tell you, the general will trust you." Lao Li chuckled: "Your Majesty, can you bring the general with you every time we fight in the future?"
Emperor Mingwen frowned: "Is this all you can achieve?"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty." Lao Li said with a smile.
The remaining people were also afraid that they would be forgotten by Emperor Mingwen, so they expressed their sincerity. Upon seeing this, Emperor Mingwen waved his hands angrily: "That's enough, you all should go back and rest."
"yes."
After a few people retreated, Emperor Mingwen turned his head and looked at Chu Yunning with a smile: "This is a good idea, and it is interesting, but where can I get these sheep? I agreed immediately after hearing your words.
Well, if you can't do it by then, I will lose a lot of face."
Chu Yunning nodded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have my own way."
"What method?" Emperor Mingwen asked curiously. He wanted to know how Chu Yunning solved this problem.
"Build a breeding industry so that the surrounding villagers can raise sheep. We will buy them according to the market price. As for food, it is easier. Just plant grass."
Emperor Mingwen raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but laugh: "Aning, why can't you forget to do business wherever you go?"
"Uh..." Chu Yunning looked embarrassed. Wherever business is needed, she is there. Everyone gets what they need, so what does it matter?
"Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to win this battle as soon as possible and defend the border. The war does not only last a day or two. It also consumes the stocks of both sides. Sometimes, if you hold on longer, you may win."
If possible, Chu Yunning hopes that there will be no war in his life, that the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and that everyone will be reunited.
Unfortunately, this may not be allowed in reality.
She is not the Holy Mother, so she can only do her best to protect the people of her country. As for other things, Chu Yunning cannot do it for the time being.
Emperor Mingwen changed the topic and asked: "In your opinion, how long can this war last?"
"It could be as fast as one and a half years, or as slow as three to five years."
Even if the four countries join forces to attack, as long as the troops at the southern end are strong enough to resist, they will not be afraid at all. After entering the army, the biggest fear is not that the enemy will attack, but that the morale of the army will be disorganized, and someone will take advantage of the opportunity to enter and be hit with one blow.
"Yunlan Country has suffered a big loss this time. Do you think there will be any other moves next?"
Chu Yunning touched her chin. She didn't know the leaders of Yunlan Kingdom at all. She only said: "Either regain strength and launch another sneak attack, or go back to recuperate and wait for the opportunity. Then what does the emperor plan to do with the soldiers captured alive?"
?”
According to military regulations, either take this soldier to the enemy to exchange for something valuable, or kill him to show off to the public.
Emperor Mingwen's fingers gently clasped on the table, making a crisp sound: "What do you think should be done?"
"Detain them for five days, entertain them with good food and drink, treat them as honored guests, and then release two of the leaders. If the rest can be used, keep them as coolies. If they are unwilling to surrender, kill them!"
Before the meal, Emperor Mingwen discussed this issue with several of his subordinates, but he was not very satisfied with the result and continued to argue about this matter.
Unexpectedly, Chu Yunning had other ideas, which surprised him.
"Chu Shanggong, I don't understand this. These are enemy troops. How can we let the tiger go back to the mountain?" Eunuch Mo asked confused.
Chu Yunning raised her lips and smiled: "Both sides are most afraid of each other's strength in a war. They have enough food and grass, so they are not afraid of this war at all. If this matter comes from our mouths, the four countries may not believe it, but if it is through the help of these people
If word of mouth spreads, the four countries will have to weigh it carefully. Don't steal the chicken but lose the rice and cause a lot of trouble."
After saying this, Emperor Mingwen suddenly laughed and immediately made a decision: "What you said is right. Just follow what you said. There is no need to deliberately treat several generals as honored guests. You must not lose money in food and drink."
"Yes, I will take care of it now." Eunuch Mo stepped back.
Emperor Mingwen changed the subject and said to Chu Yunning: "Aning, you are such a wise man. Fortunately you are from Nanduan, otherwise I would not have the confidence to win this battle."
She is capable of both literary and martial arts, farming and medical skills, excellent cooking skills, extraordinary courage and resourcefulness. How many women in this world can do this?
"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else to do, I will leave now." Chu Yunning glanced at the sky. She had to go back to water the ginger and continue to sow the seeds.
Emperor Mingwen personally poured a cup of tea and handed it to Chu Yunning: "Thank you for your hard work."
The sudden concern made Chu Yunning's eyebrows twist into knots. After hesitating for a moment, he took it, thanked him and drank it down.
He opened the curtain and got out. Snowflakes were already falling outside. Chu Yunning looked up at the sky, wrapped her cloak tightly, and walked back step by step.
It seemed that she had to plant ginger quickly and distribute it to the soldiers to keep away the cold. On the way, she met Eunuch Mo who was returning home. Eunuch Mo said tremblingly, "Chu Shang Palace, please be careful, it's snowing."
The ground is slippery and this winter is extremely cold. You have to be careful in the middle of the night to avoid freezing."
Chu Yunning smiled slightly, suddenly remembered something, and asked: "How do you usually keep warm in the tent?"
"Just hold on tight." Eunuch Mo sniffed: "How can there be so many charcoal fires burning every day when we are fighting with the army."
Nanduan is already considered conscientious. The clothes distributed to the soldiers are all made of a thick layer of pure cotton, which can protect them from the cold.
Chu Yunning nodded to express her understanding. Now she had another idea, burning charcoal and extracting a large amount of charcoal to solve the problem of keeping out the cold of the three armies.
Returning to the greenhouse, she felt a blast of warm air. She took off her cloak and walked to the ground to watch the growth of the ginger.
The ginger as thick as a little finger has already grown, and it will be harvested soon.
"How many greenhouses were seized today?"
"Return to Chushan Palace, eleven."
Chu Yunning shook his head: "These are far from enough. We need to send more people to continue to fasten the greenhouse."
After the words fell, the other party was a little reluctant and couldn't help but mutter: "Chu Shanggong, we are here to fight on the battlefield, not to farm."
"That's right, instead of making all these bells and whistles, let us fight each other with real swords and guns."
Some people have been unhappy for a long time. They work hard and end up doing some farming work. If word spreads about it, they will lose their face.
I originally thought that after deducting a few tents, Chu Yunning would calm down, but he didn't expect that the opponent was out of control and would continue to deduct.
Chu Yunning frowned: "Of course those who go to the battlefield are all heroes. If everyone thinks this way, who will guarantee the logistics? Only when logistics makes people worry-free can those fighting on the front be relieved and try their best.
Fight."
"Anyway, we want to go to the battlefield and don't want to stay in the fields." One of them took the lead and threw away the hoe in his hand.
The rest of the people also followed suit and dropped their hoes, holding them motionless, waiting for Chu Yunning to give an explanation.
Chu Yunning saw this and sneered: "So you are all here to threaten me today, right?"