Three Kingdoms

The barbecue grill was erected, and a guard drove away the servants, then sat in front of the grill and slowly turned a branch with a deer leg to heat the venison evenly.

It's not that there's anything wrong with the servants, but because the guards follow the expeditions here and there every day. If they cook some other dishes, they probably don't know how to cook them. But for barbecue, after a lot of practice, their skills have gradually become exquisite. , even better than the average cook.

When the deer hind legs are roasted by the flames, the originally red meat color gradually begins to turn white. After a while, it begins to turn yellow, and the aroma gradually gathers. This is the unique smell of fat barbecue, and it is also The concentrated energy that humans in the Han Dynasty could absorb, and the joy engraved deep in their genes, seemed to make the stomach wriggle more quickly.

Fortunately, Fei Qian and Pang Tongzao didn't have to sit and wait. The heated stone slabs had been placed in the pavilion, and the marinated deer tenderloin had been cut into pieces and laid out on the wooden plate, just like It is a bright red flower in full bloom.

"Come on, do it yourself!"

Fei Qian signaled, then he picked up a piece of venison and laid it on the black stone slab. The slate has been smeared with some fat from the belly of the deer. Although the entire surface is slightly uneven, under the combined effect of oil and temperature, the meat will not stick to it when spread on it.

Real stone barbecue.

Under each stone slab, there is a small brazier with some charcoal fire burning in it. When the venison comes into contact with the stone slab, it almost immediately makes a squeaking sound, and the grease jumps on the stone slab. Seeing the original The bright red girl put on pink clothes in a burst of blue smoke, twisted her body, and exposed her curves.

Venison is more tender than mutton. Of course, there is a difference between old deer and young deer. If it is an adult deer, the texture of the meat will be thicker.

Stone slabs may be the earliest cooking utensils for humans, and barbecue is the most primitive cooking method for humans. This memory contained deep in genes does not involve any additional processes and only pursues the most fundamental taste, which is the various flavors of the meat itself. The proteins and fatty acids are decomposed and combined again under high temperature. When the meat placed in the mouth secretes sweet juice between the lips and teeth, mixed with the burnt fat, it is enough to make people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

Because the meat slices are cut very thin and marinated for flavor, you basically don’t need to sprinkle any seasonings on it. Just spread it on the meat, wait for ten seconds, turn it over, and then wait for another ten seconds, and it’s ready to eat. , so Fei Qian and the three of them were sitting in the pavilion, basically concentrating on a stone slab and a plate of venison in front of them. They had no time to talk for a while, and they could only hear the sounds of breathing and chewing between their lips and teeth, accompanied by Jumping with the squeaky fat, it became a delicious music.

In the fifth year of Yanping's reign, although spring has arrived, it is still somewhat chilly. Especially in the morning and evening, the temperature drops very sharply. After the sun goes down, the temperature is like riding on a slide, jumping down in one click.

Lamps were lit in the courtyard, and in addition to the bonfire, there were also a few torches. The temperature was naturally not guaranteed to be the same as indoors, but as a plate of venison entered the stomach, the soft and tender juices lay on the stomach wall. On the body, it is also warm in the intestines, continuously providing sufficient heat to the whole body, making people not feel cold at all, but instead a thin layer of sweat breaks out on the forehead.

Sheep in the north are delicious because the weather in the north is mostly cold, so the grass eaten by cattle and sheep is not fermented as much as in the south, so the volatile fatty acids produced by fermentation in the grass are less absorbed by the sheep. It is absorbed by the subcutaneous fat, so the taste is relatively better than that of southern sheep.

But all animals that eat grass actually have this taste, just more or less, and the same goes for deer.

But deer naturally tastes better.

The Guanzhong deer may have been so delicious that they were basically eaten by later generations. In the end, only the cattle and sheep bred in captivity and intentionally bred on a large scale in Guanzhong could survive to some extent, while the deer were basically extinct.

The pure taste made the three of Fei Qian have no desire to communicate at all, only their shiny mouths and beards, and their eyes fixed on the next bite of food.

After eating two plates and a few pieces of the roasted deer hind shank that was served, Fei touched his rounded belly, licked his lips subconsciously, and finally slowed down.

Pang Tong took some time out of his busy schedule, looked around, and found that Fei Qian and Zao had slowed down. He couldn't help but become even more anxious. He hurriedly stuffed the roasted venison into his mouth while glaring at the servant next to him. Indicating to send another plate quickly...

Fei Qian looked at it and laughed twice. He took the hot towel from the servant, carefully wiped away the grease and other stains on his mouth and beard, and said to Pang Tong: "Don't worry, Shi Yuan." Just eat slowly, Zijing and I will chat first..."

In the Han Dynasty, all men had beards. Those like Liu Bei who had beards were considered rare and would be ridiculed as "Lu Zhuojun". This shows the status of hair in the aesthetic concepts of Han Dynasty society. There are several types of beards, mustaches, beards, etc., each with its own differences. A beard like Mr. Guan’s is thick and dense, plus smooth and shiny. It’s really a top-notch beard...

Therefore, although it is not necessary to wrap it up with tips, the protection and daily cleaning of the beard has become another thing that Fei Qian is used to in his daily life. After eating, he not only needs to wipe his mouth, but also needs to wipe his beard...

Therefore, in the Han Dynasty, shampoo, conditioner, may not necessarily have much sales, but if there is any conditioner, softener or the like, it will definitely be out of stock. Unfortunately, Fei Qian does not have enough knowledge of chemistry to make these things. , otherwise I will definitely ask Mr. Er to pack some salt or something.

Imagine that Mr. Guan is topless, well, let’s wear a vest, and then Liu Da’er slaps his hand on Mr. Guan’s beard, and then slides down...

Wow, the picture must be beautiful.

Hey, Zao’s beard is not bad either. Although it’s not as long as Guan Yu’s, it’s still quite shiny and smooth...

Fei Qian glanced at Zao with a smile, made a circle around Zao's chin, and then took it back. Zao, who was wiping his beard, suddenly felt a little chilly and shivered. Then he looked around suspiciously, but didn't see anything unusual.

"How is Du Bohou doing these days?" Fei Qian returned the hot towel to the servant, then randomly picked a topic and asked Zao Zao.

Du Ji is a very interesting person. I don’t know whether he realized the importance of agricultural bachelors under Zao, or because Du Ji himself also liked the art of farming and mulberry, so he applied to resign from his original position as a Cong Cao in Chang’an, but I want to serve as an assistant officer under Zao...

"Bohou is diligent and meticulous, and he is also very eager to learn. With his help, it makes me feel a lot more relaxed..." Zao nodded and said seriously, "Although agriculturalists do not take the classics as a measure, they still have high qualifications. No, it’s really not easy for Bohou to teach students according to their aptitude..."

Fei Qian waved his hand and said, "This is a place where you and I can have a casual chat without being so formal... By the way, have the standards for the evaluation of Bachelor of Agriculture been formulated?"

The bachelor's degree in agriculture and the bachelor's degree in engineering were the two holes that Fei Qian dug out of the system of recommending filial piety and integrity in the Han Dynasty. They were also the seeds that Fei Qian sown through jujube when he entered Guanzhong, and are now gradually sprouting.

The recommendation system of the Han Dynasty was as fucked up as the nine-rank Zhongzheng system of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. It was completely the predecessor of cronyism, and it was easier to develop into a nest of criminals than the imperial examination system of teachers and students.

After all, students and teachers under the imperial examination system still had some chance, for example, the guy you liked accidentally knocked over the ink bottle, or his saliva stained the manuscript paper while sleeping, and there was also a certain amount of space for students from poor families. , but the recommendation system and the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System are all based on interpersonal relationships. Relying on the merits and titles of the ancestors, basically, they have cut off the path to a humble family.

Although the recommendation system looks pretty good, that is, the recommender needs to endorse the recommended person. If the recommended person is unqualified, the recommender will bear joint and several liability. If you look at it purely on the surface, the recommendation system does not seem to have much problem, but in actual application it has inevitably caused two serious drawbacks, one of which is particularly serious and has even caused harm to this day.

In addition to the clique mentioned earlier, which has caused the Yuan family's disciples and former officials to appear again and again, another extremely important harm is that they are famous but have no virtue, or have virtue but no talent, which leads to such people holding official positions. , are often either ignored by local officials, or simply join in the conspiracy. In the end, not only can they not bring benefits to the country, but they often become silverfish.

This legacy has even been passed on to the imperial examinations, which has led to thousands of years of Chinese feudal society. A large number of upper-level officials have been idle. They only know how to cater to their bosses and do not understand specific practices. They either do bad things with good intentions or simply do stupid things. . Officials who only know how to read books and scriptures will naturally be pinched by local officials who are well versed in practical matters when they encounter specific problems. And even if some capable people with lofty ideals initiate so-called changes and development, once it reaches the grassroots level, they will naturally become Get rid of empty talk and lies on paper.

In this era, who would have thought that such a system would have an impact for thousands of years?

Except Feiqian.

You have to eat the rice in one mouthful, and the same goes for the meat.

Therefore, what Fei Qian is currently doing is not only the superficial fight for territory to become a prince, but also the planting of many seeds, waiting for the selection and nurturing of generations like cotton.

Zao had obviously thought a lot about this issue for a long time, so when Fei Qian asked, he answered immediately without any hesitation: "I think about it, we can set up a second school of agriculture and engineering on the side of Chang'an for a period of three years. After completing the skills of agriculture and engineering, counties will be assigned to different counties according to their knowledge...For agriculture, taxes and the number of crops per mu will be used as ropes, while for workers, roads, canals, water, gold and other materials will be used as standards. Each will be evaluated for two years. For a period of time, those who are excellent will be promoted, those who are mediocre will be allowed, and those who are inferior will be exempted..."

Fei Qian listened, then nodded. When Zao had finished speaking, he turned to Pang Tong and asked, "Shi Yuan, what do you think?"

Pang Tong was also full. He was burping and wiping oil with a hot towel. Hearing Fei Qian's inquiry, he thought for a moment and said: "Overall, everything is pretty good. I think I can try this first... But There are a few questions. One is whether a three-year semester is too long. Do I need to pay tuition? The second is to evaluate it after two years of taking office. If there are any big projects... will it be too short? The third is honors Let’s not talk about those who have been removed from office and those who have been re-elected. How will these people who have been dismissed be dealt with? In addition, who will make the assessment? What is the number of upper and lower numbers?”

Fei Qian nodded, then looked at Zao.

Zao immediately responded: "The skills of agriculture and industry are extremely complex. If the time is short...well, there may be some talented and intelligent people, but after all, most people are ordinary people. Three years may be changed to two years, but No matter how short it is, it's not suitable... Tuition fees? I certainly didn't consider this... As for the assessment period, one year to get familiar with it and one year to start, it's almost enough. But if, as Shi Yuan said, there are bridges, water conservancy and so on, How about extending it for one period at your discretion? As for those who are rated as inferior, they will be transferred to the next first-class county or township. If they don't do well... they will return to their hometown..."

"...Moreover, the person who verifies is particularly important..." Zao looked at Fei Qian and said, "If you have a certain intention, you should not use Confucian scholars..." Although Zao did not finish speaking, his meaning was already expressed. Agriculture and engineering are relatively professional subjects. How could a person who only knows how to read scriptures know about agriculture and engineering?

"So, divide the subjects..." Fei Qian nodded and said, "Agriculture people will check it, engineering people will check it, engineering people will do it, and the scriptures will be based on the scriptures. Maybe for higher levels, we can make inferences by analogy. , but those below can only be divided into different disciplines..."

"In this way, let me summarize..." Fei Qian clapped his hands gently and said, "The general framework is as Zijing said, and then some details can be decided temporarily, and we will wait for three to five years to implement it according to the situation. Adjust it again... However, what is the grade? Zijing Shiyuan and you two did not say... Agricultural bachelor's degree and engineering bachelor's degree must be determined by grade, starting from student all the way up... student is the person who enters the school. After completing the degree, he will be called Bachelor's degree, and then those who perform well in local terms will be awarded master's degree. If they have outstanding performance and can be ranked above, they can be awarded doctor's degree. Once they supplement the central official positions, they can then teach in agriculture, engineering, etc. In this way, people from the local areas will come out, The first thing these doctors do when they take office is the local assessment..."

Pang Tong put his hands on his hands and smiled: "It's so true! It's so true! Only those who have achieved great results are called masters! Only those who have learned from others can be called Bo!"

"There is another thing..." Fei Qian continued, "Students' tuition fees must be collected, but you can open an opening and treat everyone equally... The tuition fee for the first year is 5,000 copper coins, and then there will be an assessment every year. If you pass the assessment within one year and complete the course, the tuition fee will be refunded. If you need to study for two years to pass the assessment before you can graduate, then you have to pay the tuition fee. If you can graduate in the third year, and those who cannot graduate. , the tuition fee needs to be doubled...if the tuition fee is not enough, you can borrow it from the government, and you can pay it back in ten or twenty years..."

Zao frowned, and Pang Tong was also thoughtful.

Fei Qian was not in a hurry. He slowly picked up the tea soup and drank it, looking into the distance. These were two new roads, but it didn't mean they were easy to walk...

This is true for Feiqian, and it is also true for those who want to change their destiny!