The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

The hot pot on the table was steaming, the ingredients inside were tumbling, and the air was filled with heat and fragrance.

Although it was just the simplest hot pot, Tao Anran was very satisfied.Especially when he ate the first piece of tofu, the tender texture and long-lost happiness.God knows, the vegetables he ate the most during this time were cabbage and radishes.This time I can finally have some tofu to improve my life.

Obviously, he is not the only one who has the same idea.

After Xiao Jingyu ate the first piece of tofu, the chopsticks on the back almost always extended towards the tofu.So that when there was only one piece of tofu left in the pot, the two of them extended their chopsticks towards the tofu almost at the same time, and then moved the chopsticks away at the same time.

Seeing the last piece of tofu rolling in the hot soup, Tao Anran hesitated for a moment, then picked it up and sent it to Xiao Jingyu's bowl.For him, it is to please the boss or the landlord.

Seeing Xiao Jingyu not moving his chopsticks, Tao Anran thought he was disgusted, and quickly said: "My lord, why don't you eat it? Don't worry, I used the public chopsticks to pick up the tofu."

Xiao Jingyu looked at the tofu in the bowl, feeling a little dazed for a while.

It's been so many years since anyone brought food to him.It seems that only when he was a child, when his mother was still alive, he would pick up his favorite dishes for him.Later, his mother passed away, and he also grew up.He doesn't like to be served for refills when eating, and because of his status, no one dares to bring him food.

This was the first time in so many years that someone served him food, and this person was also his princess.

When Xiao Jingyu heard Wang Hao's words, he knew that he had misunderstood.But he didn't explain, just picked up the piece of tofu silently and ate it.

Tao Anran didn't continue to eat vegetables until Xiao Jingyu ate the piece of tofu.It's just that the atmosphere on the table was suddenly a little silent. After thinking about it, he had to find a topic to talk about, and he started with tofu.

Tao Anran asked while picking up vegetables: "My lord, this tofu tastes good, isn't it tender and smooth?"

Xiao Jingyu glanced at him, and replied: "Indeed, this king has eaten countless delicacies from mountains and seas, and has never eaten anything like this. This tofu and the white sugar I saw today are all unheard of things, and these are what the princess read from a strange book. Did you come?"

Tao Anran said firmly, "Yes. I just thought of it suddenly today." Then he quickly changed the subject, "My lord, do you know what this tofu is made of?"

Xiao Jingyu replied: "Since it is called tofu, and I have seen some beans before, it must be made of beans."

Tao Anran smiled and said, "My lord is really perceptive. Then guess how much tofu can be made from this catty of beans?"

Xiao Jingyu frowned for a long while thinking, still not clear.He looked at the princess who almost had the words "Quickly Ask Me" written on her face, slightly raised the corner of her mouth and asked, "I don't know this book. I wonder if the princess can tell me the answer?"

Tao Anran was waiting for him to ask, so she quickly replied: "I calculated, if this catty of beans is made into the soft tofu we eat, it can probably make three catties of tofu."

Xiao Jingyu raised his eyebrows, unexpectedly reaching a ratio of one to three.

Tao Anran then said seriously: "My lord, what do you think we can open a store to sell tofu? The price of beans is so cheap. If we sell tofu, we can make a lot of money."

When Xiao Jingyu heard what Tao Anran said, he also became interested.He couldn't help asking: "What is the queen's plan?"

Tao Anran thought for a while, and then replied: "My lord, according to the water content of this tofu, it can also be made into older tofu and dried seeds. There are many types. I think it's here in Yunzhou City Open a tofu shop to sell these things. The price of beans is cheap, and the price of tofu is also cheaper. There will definitely be business by then."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingyu continued: "The idea of ​​the princess is good. And the tofu tastes good. If the price is not expensive, the business must be booming. But when someone finds out that the tofu is made of beans, I am afraid that the price of beans will increase." ."

Tao Anran went on to say: "My lord, I not only want to open a tofu shop, but also teach others how to make tofu. The tuition fee will be covered by beans."

Xiao Jingyu took a deep look at Tao Anran, "If this is the case, others will also learn to make tofu, and I'm afraid the business will be affected."

Tao Anran smiled and said, "Don't tell me how many families there are in Yunzhou City, but how many families there are in a hundred miles outside the city. If everyone buys my tofu, the store will be too busy. And even if others sell tofu, It may not be that there are many types in the store and the taste is good. On the contrary, it also shares the pressure in the store."

Xiao Jingyu laughed, "It's still the princess who is considerate and considerate of the people. I heard that the princess also taught people to learn how to repair the kang for free. I'm afraid she thinks so."

When it came to repairing the kang, Tao Anran was embarrassed, "That was inexperienced before. I didn't expect that no one dared to come to learn it. But this time I have experience, so I will put a notice on the door of the store to tell you clearly. If others want to learn how to make tofu, they only need to hand in a few catties of beans."

Xiao Jingyu put down the bowls and chopsticks, "Since the concubine has a plan in mind, let's do it. As for the shops in the city and other expenses, just ask Butler Li. The dinner is ready, and the king still has things to do." Just go back to the barracks."

Tao Anran got permission, and a smile filled his face immediately.Another profitable business is about to start.

Seeing Xiao Jingyu getting up to leave, Tao Anran hurriedly followed to see him off.When I walked out of the room, I realized that it was already dark, and there was no moon tonight.Lanterns have been lit under the eaves.

Looking at the pitch-black sky, Tao Anran was a little worried, "My lord, do you want to leave now? It's getting dark, can you see clearly on the road?"

Xiao Jingyu could hear the concern in these words, and rarely replied in a gentle voice: "Princess, don't worry. I have walked the road from the palace to the barracks countless times, and I can recognize the way even at night. There is no need for the concubine to see you off." ,Let's go back."

Tao Anran followed two steps, and upon hearing this, she had no choice but to stop.Looking at Xiao Jingyu's back, he couldn't help but said: "Then, my lord, be careful on the road, and have a smooth journey."

When Xiao Jingyu heard this, he turned his head and saw his princess standing in the flickering candle like a pine tree.Even if he couldn't see the expression on his face clearly, he knew that there must be some concern.

Xiao Jingyu's heart seemed to be touched by some soft place suddenly.His heart, which had been as cold as ice all year round, seemed to be melted by warmth, and it revived and beat with vitality.

Xiao Jingyu involuntarily reached out to touch his heart, but inadvertently touched something hard in his arms.He immediately came to his senses, clenched the medicine bottle in his arms, and left Xueji Courtyard with big strides.

Tao Anran didn't enter the house until Xiao Jingyu left the courtyard and could not see his back.He was not worried about Xiao Jingyu's going to war outside, because based on the time, Xiao Jingyu should be fine in fighting abroad now.And not only will it be fine, but it will be a complete victory.After all, he is the Ever Victorious General Zhenbei King!

Just looking at the messy cups and plates on the table, and the suddenly deserted room, he felt a little melancholy for a while.

After that night, the temperature dropped suddenly, the sky was overcast for a long time, and it seemed that it was going to snow.And Tao Anran also made people light up the kang, while preparing to start the dwelling mode, while preparing for the opening of the tofu shop.

On the second day, Qian Mancang continued to come to Xueji Courtyard. When he came, he went straight to the topic and began to talk about the production technology of sugar.

While preparing to open a tofu shop, Tao Anran was thinking about making other soy products, and at the same time had to fight for his own rights with Qian Mancang.

Tao Anran had to admit that Qian Mancang was the most cunning businessman he had ever seen since coming here.Don't look at him being chubby, and his smile has a bit of Maitreya's benevolent eyebrows, but when he talks about his own interests, he looks like an old fox in the mall.

Moreover, Tao Anran reckoned that her status as a concubine might have played a role, or that Xiao Jingyu had confessed, so Qian Mancang's methods were relatively mild.

Just like at this time, Qian Mancang's face was full of sincerity, and his voice was low, "Princess, I'll tell you the truth. My subordinates have made a lot of money over the years, but they haven't spent any more on themselves. They are all attached to the army. I used it first. Did you know that the armor and weapons of the Zhenbei Army fighting abroad, and the food and grass on weekdays, none of them cost money."

Tao Anran interrupted him: "Stop, are you lying to me? I remember that the northern army in this town is fighting abroad, and the food, grass and soldiers should all be paid by the imperial court."

Qian Mancang raised his sleeves and wiped the corners of his eyes, and said earnestly: "The princess doesn't know something! Although the court distributes food, grass and soldiers' salaries, sometimes it's not enough, even if there is too little time. And once the war starts, there will be soldiers He was injured and died. The prince couldn't bear the blood and tears of the soldiers, so the pension was very generous. The money was a subsidy for his subordinates to earn money outside, but it was not enough!"

Tao Anran looked at Qian Mancang tearing up as he talked, and was speechless.Now that he had talked about this, he had no choice but to agree: "Okay then, the share of the white sugar will be [-]-[-]% as you said, you [-]% and I [-]%."

Qian Mancang immediately put away the expression on his face, and smiled quickly: "Thank you, Princess, for your understanding. How about we make an agreement now?"

Tao Anran watched Qian Mancang's skillful face change in a second, and felt that he had been fooled.However, if the money is really used for soldiers in the army, it is acceptable.

Looking at the agreement Qian Mancang took out, Tao Anran smiled and said, "I can sign the agreement, but have you thought about how to sell this white sugar?"

Qian Mancang immediately replied: "This white sugar has never appeared before, and it can be sold to dignitaries at a high price."

Tao Anran was surprised, "No matter how expensive it is, how many high-ranking officials and nobles are there, and sugar is not a necessity like salt, so it's okay if people don't buy it."

Hearing this, Qian Mancang hesitated and said, "Then what is the princess' opinion? Please express it clearly."

Tao Anran said calmly: "It's not a brilliant move, I just want to lower the price of white sugar, so that most people can afford it."

Qian Mancang frowned, "My concubine is talking about small profits but quick turnover, but even so, I am afraid there will be many people who are reluctant to buy this white sugar. After all, you also said that this white sugar is not a necessity."

Tao Anran smiled and said, "Although that's what I said, what if I give you two more recipes. Two dishes that need to be made with sugar."

Qian Mancang is skeptical.