Zhao Tong thought about it for a long time and suddenly felt that it might be feasible to make distilled liquor.

After all, there was no concept of blending or distillation in this era.

Wine can be consumed simply by fermentation.

The taste is naturally a bit monotonous.

Moreover, it seems that if they have been stationed in such a cold northern land for a long time, if the soldiers can drink distilled liquor with a certain alcohol content, it will be better to warm their bodies.

This move may also be able to maintain combat effectiveness to the maximum extent when the troops under his command are not acclimatized.

Just thinking about it again and again, the most important problem is that distilling alcohol consumes food!

In these troubled times, productivity is in short supply, and food logistics is the top priority.

There may not be enough grain in stock to support his extensive production of distilled liquor.

Of course, this is only the second step.

The main thing is where should he get so much food?

Think about these pros and cons in your mind.

Zhao Tong suddenly looked extremely solemn, glanced at Huo Yi aside, and asked in a serious tone: "Ayi, how long can the batch of military rations sent by Governor Huo last long?"

Because he knows that Huo Yi's future talents are limitless!

Therefore, when Huo Jun sent his son under his command, Zhao Tong did not just serve as an ordinary personal guard, but carefully trained him.

In addition to being able to participate in daily military affairs.

Major matters such as transporting military rations are mostly handled by them.

That's why this question arises.

That's it.

Huo Yi looked puzzled for a moment, but he still responded truthfully and quickly said: "General Qi, this batch of food and supplies can probably be used for half a month."

"Half moon?"

After listening, Zhao Tong murmured to himself and quickly fell into deep thought.

Probably because of the special geographical location of the Qiang Road, it borders Longxi to the northwest, the remaining Qinling Mountains to the south, and is a steep mountain. It is close to the Western Qiang tribe to the west, and to the east is Wudu Road and Qishan Fort, an important place in Tianshui and other places to the north.

Qiang Road is located in the middle and is a flat terrain.

Moreover, it is a land filled with wind and sand, and water resources are not that abundant. Moreover, since it is an important borderland between various parties, the surrounding people have already been relocated.

Nowadays, only one out of ten local people are left alive.

Based on recent experiences, Zhao Tong knew that it was not realistic to develop people to farm here and become self-sufficient.

Then military supplies can only rely on output from the rear.

In terms of replenishment, each batch is strictly calculated, and there cannot be too many!

When I think about these kinds of problems.

Zhao Tong suddenly felt that it was not that easy to make distilled liquor.

But his nature is not that of someone who gives up easily.

After thinking for a while, he said again: "Ayi, I will write a letter on behalf of the general. You will send someone back to the county government at high speed to defend and submit it to you."

"I hope Governor Huo can honor his general's trust!"

After saying that, there was a hint of sustenance in his eyes unconsciously.

Huo Yi was confused by all of his actions in this moment, and he had no idea what he wanted to do.

But he still accepted the order truthfully.

Since there is not enough food.

Then continue to ask for military rations.

At this moment, Zhao Tong felt that if distilling liquor could really be successful, it would definitely be a pioneering undertaking.

As long as people today can taste that taste.

Quickly phasing out current brews won't be a problem.

As the saying goes, "It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality."

People are like this. When you enjoy a taste that is better than the original brew, you will definitely not get used to it if you drink the original brew again.

Until then.

As long as you keep the secret recipe of distilled liquor, wouldn't it be easy to monopolize the brewing industry?

Just do it.

He also quickly repaired a letter and handed it over to Huo Yi.

The content of the letter was naturally to request Huo Jun to allocate another ten days of military supplies.

Zhao Tong also thought a lot.

He didn't ask for too much grain. He wanted to do a small experiment first to see if he could make distilled wine.

Although I come from a later life, I was not a professional in my previous life, and what I came into contact with in my daily life was basically theoretical knowledge.

Whether it can be done or not, we have to do it to find out.

The next work.

Zhao Tong temporarily handed over the affairs to Ma Zhong.

And he himself led a group of men to set up a tent next to the military camp to tinker with the improvement of distilled liquor.

He first imitated the distilling utensils based on the impressions of later generations' memories.

Then grind sand [referring to sorghum], wheat and other materials.

in a series of tedious processes.

Zhao Tong added the two most important steps in making wine.

Blending and distillation.

During the Three Kingdoms era, there was no concept of blending in the brewing process.

So when Huo Yi noticed Zhao Tong carefully mixing the base wine, he couldn't help but asked: "General, what are you doing?"

"Is brewing still so troublesome?"

Hearing this, Zhao Tong just smiled casually and said softly: "I can't explain it for a while. After the wine is brewed, you can try it and see if it's different from the original wine?"

After saying this, everyone looked at me with curious eyes and expectant looks.

He just smiled and continued the work in his hands.

It must have taken a lot of effort.

The first batch of winemaking has also been officially completed.

At this moment.

The winemakers who followed Zhao Tong in making wine couldn't help but look a little surprised when they looked at the jars of wine.

Everyone unconsciously thought in their minds: "This wine seems to be different from the previous one, but I don't see any difference?"

With the expressions on these people's faces, Zhao Tong naturally knew what they were thinking about.

"Everyone, the wine is ready, so you can enjoy it!"

As soon as he said this, everyone around him couldn't bear it any longer. They all ignored it and picked up the wine baron and began to scoop out the wine and taste it.

Huo Yi, who was on one side, could not bear it any longer.

He also participated in it!

Watching Huo Yi drink half of the wine he held up, Zhao Tong suddenly had a deep smile on his face and asked, "Ai Yi, what do you think this wine has to do with the jar of aged wine you gave me earlier?

Is there any difference?"

"Well, this wine feels a little spicy. It feels like it's irritating your throat and your liver and lungs when you drink it."

“It just doesn’t taste that good, it’s even a little sour and bitter.”

Just say it.

Huo Yi responded while pondering.

The words fell.

"Ha ha……"

Zhao Tong then laughed a lot, and then said: "That's right, it means that my distilled wine is successful."

"General, what does this mean?"

After hearing this, the suspicion on Huo Yi's face became even stronger.
To be continued...