Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Xiaoyu walked to the vegetable garden and said, "The green plums in the back mountain can be used to make wine."

Yuyu: "Yes, we've been waiting for a long time! The green plums look big and round, they will definitely make delicious wine."

Li Hao: "I don't know if the emperor will come."

Xiaoyu looked at the sky and said: "Now that the border is preparing for war with the Western Regions, the emperor probably won't come."

Yuyu walked under the greengage tree and said: "It's better not to come, given the current situation."

Xiaoyu started picking green plums: "How can you say that? If the emperor doesn't come, we will send the green plum wine to the palace."

Li Hao nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, as long as our green plum wine can be brewed successfully, nothing else matters."

Xiaoyu turned around and said, "Let's concentrate on picking green plums and not delay making wine."

Yuyu ran to another tree and said, "Yes, let's talk about it after the wine is brewed."

She rummaged through a basket of green plums: "These green plums must be carefully selected. Only the ripe and plump ones are picked. Only then will the wine taste the best."

Xiaoyu picked one up and said, "Yes, yes, yes. And be careful when picking them, don't damage the branches."

Li Hao nodded: "Haha, that's right, we have to work hard today and try to brew a jar of exquisite wine. Then we can let everyone in the palace taste our craftsmanship."

Yuyu came over dragging the basket: "Okay, let's go make some wine. I can't wait to taste this newly brewed green plum wine."

Xiaoyu took it and said, "Yes, yes, I really want to know what flavor it can be brewed into. I wonder how long I have to wait before I can drink this green plum wine."

Li Hao picked up a basket of green plums and said, "Haha, don't be impatient. Winemaking takes time. Once it's done, let's take a good look at the quality of the wine. It's sure to be right!"

Yuyu nodded: "Yeah, there's no point just talking about it here, let's get started making the green plum wine."

Xiaoyu: "Okay, it can make the best green plum wine."

Li Hao: "Then let's divide the work and work together to drink this delicious green plum wine as soon as possible."

Yuyu poured the carefully selected green plums into clean water and scrubbed them carefully, saying as she washed: "These green plums must be washed clean, this is the key to making wine."

Xiaoyu, preparing the winemaking utensils, responded, "That's right. Every corner must be carefully scrutinized. Only clean green plums can produce fragrant wine."

Li Hao was measuring the rock sugar according to the recipe, and said with a smile, "Everything is ready. Once the green plums are washed, you can layer the green plums and rock sugar into the wine jar, then pour in the wine and seal it."

Yu Yu washed the green plums, drained the water, and handed them to Xiao Yu.

Xiaoyu took it and said, "Well washed. Li Hao, put these in the wine jar."

Li Hao carefully placed green plums and rock sugar alternately into the wine jar: "With the rock sugar, this wine should be sweet."

Xiaoyu slowly poured the prepared wine into the wine jar. The clear wine soaked the green plums and rock sugar: "It's also sour."

Finally, Li Hao moved the sealed wine jar to a cool place and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "The rest is up to time. I hope this jar of green plum wine tastes good."

Yuyu looked at the wine jar and said, "Yes, yes, it must be sweet and sour."

Just like that, after a while, at Zuixianlou, Yuyu said: "I've finally waited for it. After the wine is brewed, just the smell tells me it must be good."

Xiaoyu: "Yes, yes, open it and try it. I've been curious for a long time. I wonder if it tastes better than we expected."

Li Hao: "Haha, don't be anxious, don't be anxious, first take a good look at the color of this wine, hmm, it looks tempting, it seems that it was brewed quite successfully, come on, pour it and try it."

Xiaoyu: “Shuo~”

"This brewed green plum wine tastes great, sour and sweet, and it's very smooth to drink."

Li Hao put down his glass and nodded: "Yes, yes, yes"

Xiaoyu poured another cup: "Yuyu, try some too, it's sour and sweet."

Yuyu walked over and poured some: "Suck! Green plum wine is better than green plum soup."

She took another sip of the green plum wine and said, "Yes, this green plum wine is so delicious. Let's send some to the emperor and let him taste our craftsmanship."

Xiaoyu: "Yes, yes, the palace is not far from us anyway, let's go and deliver the wine now. Maybe the emperor will be so happy that he will reward us."

Li Hao: "Haha, that's great. Let's go, make some preparations and send this best green plum wine to the emperor."

Li Shimin was pacing in the palace, frowning, worried about the upcoming war: "I wonder if Cheng Yaojin has arrived yet?"

At this time, the attendant came to report: "Your Majesty, Yuyu, Xiaoyu, and Lihao are outside the palace and want to see you. They said they brought home-brewed green plum wine and came to present it to Your Majesty."

Li Shimin was slightly stunned, then waved his hand: "Hurry up and let them in. I'm feeling upset right now, and drinking some wine will help me relieve my boredom."

Soon, Yuyu and the other two walked into the palace respectfully and presented the carefully prepared green plum wine: "Your Majesty"

Li Shimin looked at the wine jar, frowned slightly and said, "You are thoughtful, but I am worried about the war right now."

"I wonder if the popsicles in the military camp over there are ready yet..."

The Yuyu family looked at each other in bewilderment: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I hope this green plum wine can ease your worries a little. I hope Your Majesty will win a great victory in this battle."

Li Shimin raised his head and drank a glass of green plum wine: "Hahaha, good"

"This green plum wine has a unique flavor, very refreshing, and it has temporarily relieved some of my worries."

Yuyu hurriedly bowed and saluted. Xiaoyu smiled and said, "As long as your Majesty likes it, I'm glad. This is brewed with great care, hoping to relieve your Majesty's worries."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, his eyes becoming serious again: "It's just that with this war going on, I'm really worried..."

After saying that, he poured himself a glass of plum wine and fell into deep thought.

The Yuyu family listened in silence as Li Shimin drank plum wine. Then someone came and said, "Report!"

Li Shimin found the wine glass and asked, "What's going on?"

The man looked at Yuyu's family, and Li Shimin waved his hand: "We are one family, go ahead and talk."

The man continued, "General Chen has successfully reached the border, and all the soldiers in the barracks have tasted the popsicles."

Xiaoyu secretly raised her eyes to look at Li Shimin, only to see Li Shimin startled. He said aloud, "Oh? General Chen is really quick. He has already reached the border to make popsicles for the soldiers."

"That's great! It will definitely help the soldiers feel a bit cooler in this scorching heat, allowing them to concentrate on preparing for battle."

Xiaoyu and Lihao also nodded in agreement. Yuyu said softly, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. I believe that this expedition will greatly boost the morale of the soldiers."

Li Shimin smiled and said to Yuyu's family, "That's great! I really want to thank you all, Yuyu. This green plum wine has relieved my melancholy, and hearing such a heart-warming news is just right. Hahahaha."