After farming, I opened a family tree

Qingshan Town, Shenjia Village.

Today, Shenjia Village is no longer a small village. In recent years, the surrounding villages have all wanted to establish relations with Shenjia Village.

In addition, Shen Tang had built workshops in other villages, so the connections between them became even closer.

Originally, there were more or less some in-law relationships between the villages. In recent years, those who have some relationship have been visiting each other more frequently.

In the third year after Shen Tang left Qingshan Town, Qingshan Town merged with several surrounding towns and became the largest county town in Lin'an Prefecture.

In Shenjia Village, many fruit trees were planted at that time under the suggestion of Shen Tang.

It takes at least three years for fruit trees to mature. During these three years, the people in Shenjia Village opened up a lot of land and planted other fruits.

What is grown in Shenjia Village has become the standard for what ordinary farmers in Qingshan Town grow.

Almost everything Shenjia Village grows, Qingshan Town also grows the same thing.

Oranges, pears, watermelons and other common fruits in later generations have also become the main fruits grown in Qingshan Town.

Orange blossoms were even purchased by Shen Tang for use in the production of hydrosols.

Therefore, the most common fruits grown in Shenjia Village are oranges and tangerines, and the tangerine peels can be steamed to make dried tangerine peels.

Previously, two of Shen Tanggai’s workshops were wineries.

The alcohol content of the liquor produced in the Great Qi Dynasty was low, far from the strong alcohol content of the liquor produced in later generations.

Tangji Winery has added distillation and purification steps to the winemaking process of Da Qi.

Therefore, the liquor of Tangji Winery was well-known in Da Qi, and once became the exclusive wine for wealthy families, and even the royal family liked it.

Shen Tang couldn't drink strong liquor, so after the grapes in his yard were ripe, he brewed a lot of wine and stored it at home.

The power of the Great Qi State increased rapidly in just a few years, and also attracted the attention of many surrounding countries and tribes.

After the people of Southern Xinjiang used their unique witchcraft to exchange for thousands of kilograms of rice and cotton seeds, envoys from the Western Regions also arrived in the capital.

"This person from the Western Regions looks really different from us. He actually has blond hair and blue eyes!"

"Yes, that nose is like an eagle's."

"Don't say any more. The Ministry of Rites is extremely worried. The last time the Western Regions came to Da Qi was when Da Qi was just founded. It's been over a hundred years now. The Ministry of Rites has racked their brains and put together several people to receive them."

"I heard they brought a lot of gems and spices, and the nobles liked them very much."

"They also want to cooperate with Da Qi!"

"The Empress's birthday is coming up in a few days, and the Ministry of Rites is preparing to host a welcoming ceremony for the envoys from the Western Regions."

......

This year is the Queen’s 30th birthday, and Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching.

In ancient times, people would hold grand celebrations for birthdays that were even numbers, especially since the queen was the mother of a country.

Moreover, this time they also wanted to take advantage of the Queen's banquet to let the envoys from the Western Regions see the power of the Great Qi, and the Ministry of Rites was gearing up for it.

The banquet was full of lights and colors, with constant dancing and music.

The envoys from the Western Regions looked at the banquet with surprise in their eyes.

It turned out to be the right decision to come to Da Qi this time!

"Dear Emperor Da Qi, Da Qi is truly rich!"

The envoy held up the wine glass and raised it to Emperor Jing who was sitting at the top of the table.

In recent years, the country of Da Qi has been peaceful and prosperous, but Emperor Jing did not relax, but became even more sleepless.

Receiving recognition from a foreign country is undoubtedly the best reward for this young emperor.

"The envoy has come a long way and must have worked hard. I offer you a toast."

The envoy from the Western Regions, after swallowing the glass of wine, felt his heart burning.

So intense!

"This Da Qi wine is really strong!"

There are also good wines in the Western Regions, but this is the first time he has tasted such strong liquor.

"However, Your Majesty, although the wine of your Great Qi is strong, the wine of my Western Regions is not inferior to yours."

After arriving in Da Qi, the envoys were not only astounded by its wealth, but also by its products and culture.

"Da Qi's wine is good, but it's not suitable for everyone. I have wine from the Western Regions. It's smooth and mellow, not strong but with a long aftertaste. It's not only a fine wine, but it also has a beauty-enhancing effect on women!"

The envoy's words were filled with pride, as this wine was unique to their Western Regions.

He had been in Da Qi for a few days and had visited a winery, but he didn't find any wine.

Sure enough, when everyone present heard about beauty and skin care, especially the ladies and girls, their eyes lit up.

"It just so happens that I brought a few bottles with me when I came here, so I'll present them to Her Majesty the Queen as a gift for her thousand years of marriage."

The queen is now thirty years old. Although she looks very young, she is much more mature than young women.

The Queen was also excited when she heard about this wine that can beautify and nourish the skin.

"The envoy is thoughtful."

The envoy was even happier to receive the queen's praise.

"My king has an important mission for me to come to Da Qi, which is to establish trade with Da Qi. We learned that Bei Di is also trading with Da Qi, so we also hope to have the opportunity to trade with Da Qi.

As long as trade is established, the horses, spices, jewels, and fine wines of the Western Regions can be brought to Da Qi. Similarly, we hope to bring Da Qi's technology and seeds back to the Western Regions."

The envoy spoke sincerely.

Emperor Jing and his court officials had already discussed the matter and agreed to trade with the Western Regions.

Therefore, the conversation between the two parties went quite smoothly.

"In this case, I, Great Qi, will order one hundred horses, two thousand kilograms of fine grape wine, and ten boxes of jewelry from the Western Regions..."

The envoy from the Ministry of Rites hurried forward and delivered the things that Da Qi wanted to the envoy.

The envoy took the list and took a look.

What a big deal!

He hurriedly asked the people around him to calculate.

"Your Majesty, we need one million kilograms of grain, ten thousand bolts of cloth, two thousand bolts of silk, and five thousand kilograms of tea from Daqi."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers stopped holding their wine glasses.

So expensive!

So many things would cost about one million taels of silver.

Sure enough, the Ministry of Rites did not expect the other party to ask for such a high price.

"Everyone, you may not know that the spices and jewels you're looking for can be transported by horseback. However, the wine will easily spill over the long journey and will also dry out in the hot weather. As you would say in the Great Qi, the cost is simply too high."

The envoy also noticed that the nobles of Da Qi seemed to really like wine.

Sure enough, when he said this, someone actually nodded.

"What the envoy said seems to make sense. It's normal for this wine to be inconvenient to transport. Besides, it also has the function of beautifying the skin, so it's natural that it's expensive."

After everyone was satisfied with the explanation, the envoy spoke:

"If Da Qi agrees, we will implement this transaction under everyone's witness..."

"and many more."

Before the envoy finished the second half of his sentence, he heard someone speak.

Shen Tang held the wine glass, stood up from the table, and bowed respectfully to the person at the top.

In the past few years, Shen Tang would not take the initiative to speak even if he participated in state affairs except for important matters.

Now he actually took the initiative to speak.

"Emissary, if Da Qi doesn't want this wine, how much will Da Qi need to exchange for horse spices?"

"If Da Qi doesn't want this wine, the price will be half as much."

The envoy spoke with a smile.

"Okay! Then we don't want this wine!"

Shen Tang asked for a satisfactory price and directly refused.

"My Lord, how can you just say no to this?"

Someone at the table immediately spoke up to refute.

The person who spoke was a general, a guy who was addicted to alcohol.

My favorite is usually Tangji’s liquor, but now there is a wine that I have never tasted before, and I am even more tempted.

"That's right, Lord Marquis, this wine is good for your skin!"

A princess sitting next to her also spoke.

The envoy had recognized Shen Tang a long time ago. After all, he was a legendary figure in Da Qi, and he knew about him as soon as he arrived in Da Qi.

"My Lord, you can't represent the Emperor of Daqi."

When the envoy heard Shen Tang's refusal, he broke out in a sweat.

But he was indeed right. Such good wine was expensive even in the Western Regions, not to mention being transported all the way here.

Sure enough, as soon as the envoy said this, all the ministers looked at Emperor Jing who was sitting at the top.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I forbid our dynasty from buying wine, but we don't need to buy it at all. Da Qi already has wine!"

Da Qi already has wine!

When did this happen?

How come they don't know.

Shen Tang was ashamed to say that she did not promote the cultivation of grapes on a large scale, but only planted a few in her own yard.

"Your Majesty, I have also brewed a few barrels of this wine at home. If the envoys and the adults don't believe me, I will send someone to get it from my house."

"How can you make wine?"

The envoy was shocked. It took them a long time to develop this wine to its current taste.

The wine brewed by their ancestors in the past was dry and bitter, far from the smooth and mellow wine of today.

Although Da Qi has liquor, it definitely does not have wine.

Even if Ning Anhou could take it out, the taste would probably be far worse than theirs.

Shen Tang sent someone on horseback to the mansion to bring two large barrels of wine.

By the time Shen Tang's wine arrived, the ministers were already praising the envoy's wine.

In order to convince the people of Da Qi, the envoy put all the remaining wine on the banquet and invited the ministers to taste it.

"This wine really has a unique flavor."

"I really like the taste of this. It's sweet, not strong at all, and has a hint of fruit. It's really suitable for us women!"

"This wine is soft and mellow. I still prefer stronger liquor."

"You know what, this wine has a really beautiful color."

......

Everyone at the table held a glass of wine, with different opinions.

When Shen Tang brought over the two barrels of wine, the envoy's face was filled with joy that could no longer be concealed.

After all, he had seen everyone's comments on the wine just now.

But the next time, his expression turned ugly.

As soon as Shen Tang opened the wine barrel, the entire banquet was instantly filled with the strong aroma of wine.

Because Shen Tang drank it himself, he used the best grapes and the best wine.

The workshop's winemaking technology also uses the best tools, not to mention that Shen Tang's grapes are grown from one of the best seeds in modern times.

Good materials and good technology will naturally make good wine.

The envoy's face turned pale.

The people present may not know it, but he grew up smelling wine. As soon as he smelled this scent, he knew that his wine had lost.

But how is it possible!

How could Da Qi have such mature and advanced wine-making technology!

Shen Tang asked someone to pour the wine into everyone's bowls.

The wine is rich but clear, and when poured into the glass, it looks like the finest ruby.

"Tsk—, good wine!"

Someone took the first bite.

After Emperor Jingdi tested the poison on others, his eyes lit up after he tasted it.

The emperor's tongue is the most picky and he can tell what is good and what is bad in an instant.

"Envoy, you should try it too. I wonder what Shen Tang's wine is like."

The envoy from the Western Regions picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

The taste was even better than he thought, it was worthy of the aroma of that kind of wine!

"Emissary, we in Great Qi do not want this wine. Firstly, the journey is long and it is inconvenient to transport. Secondly, this wine needs to be stored in a cool place. The climate in the Western Regions is ever-changing, and the taste of this wine must have been affected along the way.

Da Qi doesn’t want this wine anymore.”

After Shen Tang said this, the envoy's expression improved a little, and he also knew that the wine business would not be successful.

"Your Majesty is right. The taste of this wine will indeed change over time, but your wine is indeed quite good."

The other party gave him a way out, saying that the taste had changed during transportation, and the envoy was naturally willing to accept this opportunity.

"Marquis Ning'an, I don't know how many more surprises you have in store!"

Emperor Jing was very pleased.

Shen Tang: I just can’t bear to part with our money.

After this banquet, everyone knew that Shen Tang had wine. However, Shen Tang also told the truth that he didn't have much wine.

In addition to fruit trees, Shenjia Village also grows grapes.

Qingshan Town has also become the largest wine production base in Da Qi.

In addition to wine, a variety of fruit wines have also been developed.

The wine culture of Da Qi reached its peak from then on.

End of extra chapter.