frightfiction Chapter 551 Zhigu, here I come!
Chapter 551 Zhigu, here I come!
Most of the land was left unattended as Shen Zhiqiu said.
Let the land rest and recuperate, prepare for the end of the cold wave, and then show its potential again in the spring of next year.
The fields that chose to follow Shen Zhiqiu for the experiment began to sow seeds.
However, this time, the sowing was basically done with a rake cart, because the plastic seeder that Shen Youyou had made before was only suitable for sowing large seeds such as corn, soybeans, and peanuts.
So the strong laborers began to lead the animals to sow seeds, and one person shook the plow at the back to make the seeds fall evenly.
But plowing is a job that requires a lot of experience.
First, determine the eye of the plow. If the animal walks fast, the plow must be shaken faster; if the animal walks slowly, the plow must be shaken slower!
Otherwise, the seedlings will emerge, or even if they do, they will be either dense or sparse.
Although Shen Youyou thinks the current farming methods are much more primitive than those of later generations, they were also explored by countless generations of farmers.
However, by the time the winter wheat in the fields sprouted, Shen Zhiqiu had already finished his vacation and returned to the city.
Shen Youyou also took Li Quan, Shen Fugui, and a dozen boys selected from the clan, and set off for Tianjin. However, in this dynasty, Tianjin was still called Zhigu.
The name originated from the "Zhiguzhai", a strong military town established by the Jin Dynasty at Sanchakou.
The distance from the capital to Zhigu is very short and can be reached in one day by horse carriage.
Shen Youyou and his companions set out early in the morning and traveled for about seven hours.
But we arrived before dark and basically entered the city just as the city gates were locked.
Fortunately, when Li Quan was young, he came to Zhigu on official business, otherwise Shen Zhiqiu, Li Jingshu, and other people in the family would not be at ease with him bringing Shen Youyou here.
Zhigu is located on the edge of the Bohai Sea and was formed by the gradual impact of sea water on the land.
In addition, as an important military and commercial center, its location at the lower reaches of the Nine Rivers makes it a key hub for water and land transportation.
As a result, the current prosperous scene has gradually developed. As soon as you enter the city gate, the streets are still bustling even when it is almost dark.
As soon as you step into the city gate, you can feel the bustling atmosphere.
The wide streets and bluestone pavement have been polished smooth and shiny by the footsteps of passers-by.
There are many shops on the street, their signs swaying in the wind and shouts of hawkers rising and falling.
In the cloth shop, colorful silks were neatly stacked, and the shopkeeper was enthusiastically introducing the latest patterns to customers;
In front of the snack stand, the aroma filled the air, and the fried cakes just out of the pan were golden and crispy, attracting the children's eager eyes.
The streets were bustling with vendors pushing carts, officials on horseback, and porters carrying loads on their shoulders.
Moreover, Zhigu is located by the river and the sea, and its unique geographical location makes the seafood here extremely abundant.
Many people would also set up stalls in the city to sell the seafood they caught.
As soon as Shen Youyou and the others arrived, they found themselves having trouble walking.
The most common is the swimming crab from the Bohai Bay, which is large in size, has a hard shell and plump and tender crab meat.
The fishermen simply tied the swimming crabs they had just caught up to the shore with straw and stacked them in bamboo baskets, attracting many diners to stop and choose.
There are also those lively prawns, their whole bodies are crystal clear, and their antennae are long and thin. You can tell at a glance that the shrimp meat will be firm and taste sweet after being cooked.
There is also an abundance of shellfish, including clams, scallops, and razor clams.
The clam meat is tender and fresh, whether it is boiled in soup or stir-fried, it is definitely delicious;
Scallops are large in size and have plump meat. Steaming scallops with vermicelli and garlic sauce is Shen Youyou's favorite way to eat them.
Razor clams are fat and big. Simply stir-fry them with onions, ginger and garlic and they become a great dish to go with wine.
In addition, there is the flat flounder with delicate meat. After steaming, it is drizzled with hot oil and sprinkled with shredded green onion and ginger. It tastes extremely delicious.
Shen Youyou was dressed in men's clothes, looking like a young master from a merchant family.
Li Quan and Shen Fugui followed behind with the young boys of the nine clans. Shen Youyou was responsible for picking and choosing, while the brothers were responsible for carrying the packages and paying.
Don't say anything, I'm almost drooling.
"Grandpa Li, let's see if there is a separate yard for rent today, the kind with its own stove, and I'll cook seafood for you."
Li Quan is usually quite serious, but he lost his temper when he met Shen Youyou: "Okay!"
They were unfamiliar with the place, so they could only seek help from a dental clinic.
Before curfew, I rented a small courtyard with five guest rooms and a kitchen.
There is also a pomegranate tree in the yard, which is full of fruits. Judging from the color of the pomegranates, they are almost ripe.
There is a stone table and stone benches under the pomegranate tree, which is convenient for them to enjoy the delicious food while cooling off.
"Brother Da Mao, these swimming crabs must be scrubbed clean with the brush we bought. We can steam the crabs and enjoy their original flavor."
"Brother Sanzhuang, you can't eat those clams today. You need to soak them in water and spit out the sand."
"But let's set up the grilling net we brought with us to grill the garlic scallops."
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Look at the people busying her.
For Shen Youyou, arriving here is like arriving at a happy harbor.
It feels like saying: Hairy crab, here I come!
Hi, hello, Mantis shrimp!
Scallop, you are so good!
Prawns, look at your plump bodies. You must have been waiting for me for a long time, right?
On the first day, due to time constraints, although I didn’t see the magnificent ocean, I was able to satisfy my stomach in advance.
Not to mention others, just the mantis shrimp that is as long as the child’s arm is used for grilling.
Li Quan ate four crabs by himself, which were bigger than an adult's palm. He ate them without restraint.
Shen Youyou herself ate a scallop one by one, feeling extremely satisfied.
Shen Fugui even felt that it was the right decision to go out with Youyou.
The other guys enjoyed the prawns, crabs and conches, which they also dipped in honey sauce.
But eating is one thing, but business cannot be delayed.
"Grandpa Li, you said before that you know someone in the Cao Gang here. How can we contact him tomorrow?"
Li Quan was full and lying on a bamboo chair with a look of enjoyment on his face. When he heard the question, he sat up straight.
"It's been so many years, I don't know if he's still alive. I'll ask the Cao Gang tomorrow."
Shen Youyou understood this. In ancient times, the Salt Gang and the Water Transport Gang were organizations similar to the underworld.
But there is a big difference between the ancient "mafia" and the modern mafia organizations.
The only thing they have in common is that they are all underground organizations that are not recognized by the government.
The underworld in ancient times was much more powerful than the underworld today!
Nowadays, these underworld organizations are at most operating in the gray area to seek profits, but the ancient underworld was different.
The gangs in ancient times specifically opposed the government and competed with it for interests.
This is much better than those little scoundrels in modern times who only bully ordinary people.
The more powerful ones can even threaten the imperial power.
The underworld organizations in ancient times were not called "mafia", they had another name called "gangs".
The gangs here are different from the general names such as "Beggars' Sect" and "Shaolin Temple" in martial arts novels. They are organizations with specialized fields.
Just like
There is no need to think about the "Salt Gang", they are the ones who specialize in selling illegal salt.
As for the "Cao Gang", they monopolized and controlled water transportation, and of course some things like robbery were inevitable.