After Li Chengqian and others returned to Beijing, Changsun Wuji took over as Pei Ji's minister Zuopushe, which was also a signal that the new emperor officially took over the court. Xie Yingdeng was also appointed as the leader of the East Palace Left Guard, and Qin Huaiyu Jin Zuowu Guard Yueqi Zhonglang

General, commanding the newly established heavy cavalry, it can be said that everyone has gained something, except Li Chengqian who has not received any rewards.

Li Chengqian returned to the East Palace and started his plan to make a fortune. As a senior drinking buddy, how could Li Chengqian not know what kind of profitable industry this was.

Li Chengqian wrote down the brewing method of liquor, which is divided into seven steps: selection of raw materials, cleaning of raw materials, cooking and gelatinization, cooling, fermentation, fermentation, and distillation.

The craftsmen of the East Palace use three raw materials: sorghum, glutinous rice, and southern rice. In order to ensure the quality of the wine, they need to put the grain into baskets before soaking the rice, wash the grain with well water, wash away the remaining rice crumbs, and ensure that every grain is fine.

Essence. Rinse thoroughly, soak for 12 hours, drain and set aside.

Clean the large pot of cold steaming, drain out the residual water, boil the water, turn on the steam and put it on the steamer to steam, then pour baskets of grains layer by layer, push them apart, and spread them in the rice steamer. Steam the rice over high heat.

, when the last basket of rice is poured into the bucket, cover the lid and continue to steam the rice over high heat. After a while, the hot steam will burst out, and the rice will be fragrant.

Steam the grains one by one to ensure that they will not form lumps during the mixing process. In order to ensure that there will be no problems during the fermentation process, Li Chengqian asked the brewers to check the fermentation situation at any time.

Be particularly careful, smell here and look there. Li Chengqian knew that small changes during the fermentation process may affect the normal progress of the fermentation. After the fermentation is completed, start steaming the wine. First pour deep well water into the pot. Boil the water before

The fermented grain wine grains are poured into the barrel for distillation.

After about an hour, the wine came out. The wine flowed into the wine jar through the barrel's wine pipe. Li Chengqian dipped the first wine. According to his experience, the alcohol content was about 60 degrees. He was very satisfied and rewarded the winemakers.

He paid ten guan of money and ordered the steward to make several more sets of brewing equipment, expand production, and strive to produce 5,000 jins within two months.

If you do this kind of business alone, you will inevitably be impeached by the censor, so it is necessary to find a partner. Besides, you need to have equity to invest in shares. Li Chengqian needs a lot of money right now, firstly to collect grain for the Northern Expedition;

Secondly, to expand your own winery, the most important thing is that money can generate money.

Li Chengqian thought about it and realized that there were only two most difficult people to deal with in Zhenguan. One was Cheng Yaojin, who was feared by everyone. No one could do anything about this guy's tricks.

Li Chengqian once saw with his own eyes that three censors were so angry that they fainted. The old man was not ashamed. After going to court, he often boasted to his colleagues about how he had verbally challenged the Confucian scholars. Thinking of this, Li Chengqian shook his head.

This old guy is too difficult to deal with, and he may not be able to defeat him. Besides, he has been in frequent contact with military lieutenant generals recently. Although Li Shimin didn't say anything, it doesn't mean that he won't think about it. This will also give others an excuse to attack him.

Another candidate is Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji was a famous prodigal son in Chang'an City when he was young. Needless to say, he drank a lot. In Li Chengqian's memory, few people could drink against him. Now that he is older and in the center, naturally

He restrained himself a lot, but who didn't know that Changsun's family had the best wine collection in Chang'an. The most important thing was that he knew that Changsun was rich, and not just ordinary rich, so in the end Li Chengqian decided to give his uncle a big blow.

Zhao Guogong Mansion, Chongdefang, Chang'an

Changsun Wuji felt a little strange about Li Chengqian's arrival. Shouldn't he be studying in Chongwen Hall? How come His Highness is free to come to Chen's house today?"

"Uncle, what is your name, Your Highness? This is at home, not in the court. If my nephew is here, why can't he come? Besides, I'm here to give a gift to my uncle today."

Sun Wuji raised his eyebrows when he heard the word "gifts". The prince Li Chengqian was a poor man. Although his sister was a queen, she would not give Li Chengqian too much money.

First, the influence was not good and the concubines in Li Yuan's harem had to be silenced. Second, Li Chengqian was still young and had too much money, and Empress Changsun was afraid that he would become a bad example.

Seeing Changsun Wuji's hesitation, Li Chengqian motioned to Henglian to place the three cans of wine on the table. At this time, Changsun Wuji became more doubtful. Changsun Wuji had never drank any wine in the palace. Could it be that His Majesty was keeping it secret.

"Uncle has never drunk any wine in the palace. If your gift is too light, be careful that I will go to your mother and complain, saying that you are teasing the elders." Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Come on, Heng Lian, let Zuopushe, the Minister of the Tang Dynasty, come and see if he has drunk the wine from our East Palace."

Henglian opened the lid, and a fragrance rushed to Changsun Wuji. Um, what kind of wine is so fragrant? Under Changsun Wuji's gaze, Henglian poured the transparent wine into the cup.

"How about it, uncle, you've never seen such crystal clear wine, have you?" Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, Changsun Wuji snatched the wine glass from Henglian's hand and drank it in one gulp.

Changsun Wuji's face turned red, and a hot line of heat spread from his throat to his stomach.

Changsun Wuji coughed and pointed at Li Chengqian, speechless. People who didn't know the inside story would definitely think that Li Chengqian had poisoned the wine when they saw this scene.

After a while, Changsun Wuji got angry and shouted: "Okay."

Li Chengqian signaled Henglian to continue pouring wine for his uncle. After drinking the third glass, Changsun Wuji put down his glass with satisfaction: "Chengqian, what is the name of this wine? My uncle has never drunk it before. It is indeed a good wine. It has a refreshing fragrance and a strong aroma."

, the aftertaste is endless." Changsun Wuji's intoxicated look made Li Chengqian feel more certain of success.

"Uncle, there are three kinds of wine. The one you drank just now is Nanrfeng (sorghum wine). The two jars are Lihuabai (rice wine) and Minchunfeng (glutinous rice wine). They are both secretly made by the East Palace. You know

My uncle likes fine wine, why don’t I bring him here to let him taste it?”

"It's just good wine. What did I drink before? This is called wine. I guess this wine is not cheap. Your Highness is interested."

"Uncle, do you want to drink it every day?" Li Chengqian's current appearance is like those of later generations who pretend to be famous.

"Chengqian wants to do this wine business with his uncle, but I don't know what he wants!"

"Oh, how much equity does Your Highness want?" Changsun Wuji asked with interest.

Li Chengqian raised three fingers: "Three hundred thousand yuan, accounting for 40% of the total, plus a piece of land to build a winery."

Upon hearing such a large amount, Changsun Wuji was shocked: "Why don't you go and rob it? Besides, what do you want so much money for?"

"Uncle, each kind of wine is divided into three grades. A jar of high-grade wine costs 300 guan per jar, a jar of medium-grade wine has 50 guan per jar, and a jar of inferior wine has 10 guan per jar. My uncle drank it just now and should know that there is no need to worry about selling this kind of wine.

What you need so much money for, my uncle soon figured out, it is beneficial to the Tang Dynasty anyway."

Changsun Wuji walked around the room several times. This wine is good. If he disagrees and lets others get the opportunity, the Changsun family will suffer. What kind of person is Li Chengqian? The trip to Huazhou is enough to get him up close.

to understand his nephew who is growing up.

The huge benefits made Changsun Wuji unable to give up. He gritted his teeth and said, "Well, His Highness is so precocious that he will not do anything outrageous in the future. The veteran has done this business and will ask someone to send the money to the East Palace later."

, As for the land your Highness wants, I still have a piece of land in Weinan, so I will give it to Your Highness."

Seeing Changsun Wuji agree, Li Chengqian almost jumped for joy. With this money, many of his plans can be realized. Li Chengqian straightened his clothes: "Uncle, don't worry, this business will bring a lot of income to the Sun family, which is better than what it is now."

That's good, uncle should also pay attention to this."

When Li Chengqian's finger pointed at his hand, Changsun Wuji was puzzled. There was nothing wrong with his hand. He had just become a servant and there was nothing wrong with it. Hands, hands and feet. Changsun Wuji instantly became nervous: "Your Highness's kindness today, Changsun

I have nothing to repay, and from now on, I will never turn down anyone who is employed by the eldest grandson family of His Highness."
Chapter completed!