The steward of the wine shop, whose surname was Sun, had been with the Cheng family for more than ten years. When he heard that Cheng Chumo was coming, he quickly came out to greet him.
Manager Sun smiled and said, "Is Dalang short of wine today?"
Cheng Chumo often comes here to get drinks, and he has long been used to it.
Cheng Chumo pointed at Lin Xuan and said: "Uncle Sun, I came here today to take care of something. From now on, everyone in the winery will listen to him. This is my father's order."
Although Manager Sun was puzzled, he knew that Cheng Chumo would not lie to him about this kind of thing, so he smiled and said: "Since it is the master's order, I will definitely obey it. If the master has any orders, you can just give them directly."
"Uncle Sun, you're welcome. All I need is an empty space. I have no other requirements." Lin Xuan said.
Shopkeeper Sun nodded and said: "There are still empty places. I will take the young master to have a look. If the young master is not satisfied, I will change it for you."
The group of people followed Shopkeeper Sun into the wine shop, and were led by Shopkeeper Sun to a small courtyard. Shopkeeper Sun looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Are you satisfied, Young Master here?"
Lin Xuan looked around and found that the small courtyard was not big, with dozens of square meters and a few rooms. He didn't know what they were used for.
Distilled liquor can be made in the yard, and it doesn't take up much space, so it's quite sufficient.
Lin Xuan nodded and said, "That's enough, I'll bother Shopkeeper Sun."
"This is what I should do. I wonder if you need help, sir?" Shopkeeper Sun asked.
"No need, I can do it myself." Lin Xuan shook his head and said.
"Then I won't disturb you." After shopkeeper Sun said this, he bowed to Cheng Chumo and left.
When only Lin Xuan and four others were left in the courtyard, Cheng Chu asked in confusion: "Is it difficult for us to do it ourselves if we don't need manpower?"
Yuchi Baolin and Li Dejiao also looked at Lin Xuan with some confusion.
Lin Xuan smiled and said: "The people in the winery are all good families. What if the method is leaked? Don't you all have domestic slaves in your family? Just let them do it."
China has long been free from slavery, but in ancient times there were still many people who were forced to live and sold themselves into slavery.
If you sell yourself into slavery, you will become a slave. Life and death are decided by the master's family. It is rare for a domestic slave to betray his master's family.
The method of distilling wine is very simple, and only the user can rest assured.
Cheng Chumo complained: "Then why didn't you tell me earlier? I'll send someone back now to call a hundred domestic slaves."
"Chu Mo, leave the matter of the slaves to us, and we will send people back immediately." Yuchi Baolin and Li Dejiang said quickly.
The winery was provided by the Cheng family. They didn't produce anything, which made me feel very embarrassed.
"Wait a minute, we still lack tools. It's useless for you to call people. Besides, we can't ask for so many people." Lin Xuan quickly stopped him.
"What should we do now?" Cheng Chumo asked.
"The wine can't be made until the craftsmen make what I need." Lin Xuan said.
The four of them were smoking cigarettes and chatting in the yard, waiting for the craftsman to come over.
The Cheng Mansion was not far from the wine shop, and not long after, Cheng Chumo's entourage came over with a dozen craftsmen with gray hair and beards.
The craftsman quickly saluted Cheng Chumo. Cheng Chumo waved his hand, pointed at Lin Xuan and said, "You all obey his orders. Do whatever he tells you to do."
Lin Xuan described the principles and requirements of the still to them, and asked, "Can the old man make it?"
The leading craftsman said hesitantly: "There should be no problem in making it. I just don't know if the talisman meets the requirements of the young master."
"First make a set and try it. If it doesn't work, then just change it. How long will it take to make it?" Lin Xuan said.
"It's not complicated and can be made tomorrow," the craftsman said.
"Who among you is the best carpenter?" Lin Xuan asked.
An old man over sixty years old said: "My carpentry skills are pretty good. Master, just give me orders."
Lin Xuan described the wheelchair to him and asked, "Can it be made?"
"This thing is simple and can be made tomorrow." The old man said.
"It needs to use good wood, and the wheels need to be wrapped in leather. Are you sure you can make it tomorrow?" Lin Xuan said.
"Don't worry, young master, I will definitely make it for you tomorrow." His expertise was questioned, which made the old man a little unhappy, but Cheng Chumo told them to follow Lin Xuan's arrangements, so he couldn't get angry.
Lin Xuan nodded, said nothing more, and sent them to work.
Cheng Chumo and the others didn't understand what Lin Xuan said, so they didn't interrupt. When Lin Xuan finished his work, Cheng Chumo asked, "Is everything okay today?"
"Well, we have to wait until they make the thing." Lin Xuan nodded and said.
Cheng Chumo put his arm around Lin Xuan's shoulders and said, "Since everything is fine, how about we go to Mingyue Pavilion for a drink?"
"Forget it, I won't go." Lin Xuan shook his head.
Of course he knew about Mingyue Pavilion, it was the largest brothel in Chang'an, although he also had some thoughts about seeing it.
But thinking that I was only fourteen years old, I couldn't do anything if I went there, and I would be angry all over, so I refused.
"Brother Lin, are you embarrassed?" Yuchi Baolin said with a smile.
Li Dejiang said with a smile: "I think Brother Lin has never been there."
"No, Lin Xuan, you've never been to a brothel?" Cheng Chu said with a strange smile.
A bunch of perverts, everyone gets so excited when it comes to brothels.
"Of course I have been!" Of course Lin Xuan could not admit that he had never been to a brothel. In ancient times, saying that he had never been to a brothel was just like saying in modern times that I am not good enough.
"Since you've been there, what are you afraid of?" Cheng Chumo said.
"I still have something to do. It won't be too late to go after we get the wine out." Lin Xuan made an excuse and said.
"In this case, when the wine comes out, Brother Lin must give me a reward." Yuchi Baolin said.
"Absolutely." Lin Xuan said.
Let’s get over it first. As for what to do in the future, we’ll tell you later. If you really can’t refuse, then you can only do as the Romans do.
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"Zhijie, aren't you always thinking about my wine? Why don't you drink it now?" Li Shimin asked doubtfully.
Because they were discussing the winter hunting, Li Shimin kept his close friends to have dinner in the palace.
Normally, if Cheng Yaojin had such an opportunity, he would have drank so much that he would even pick some out of his hand and take it back when he left. Today Cheng Yaojin didn't even drink a glass, which surprised Li Shimin.
Li Jing and the others found the royal wine boring, but they still pretended to drink some.
Only Cheng Yaojin didn't take a sip from beginning to end.
"Your Majesty, I am not feeling well today and cannot drink." Cheng Yaojin said.
Since drinking Lin Xuan's wine yesterday, he really can't drink the wine anymore.
"Talk like a human being!" Li Shimin rolled his eyes. He didn't believe Cheng Yaojin's nonsense at all. He didn't even know what Cheng Yaojin was like.