Chapter 491: A Thousand Years Old (12)
"Why is the food in the army so bad? How can the soldiers fight if they don't have enough to eat?" Wen Wan frowned. Despite being a foodie, she suddenly couldn't eat. She couldn't accept this food with a clear conscience when everyone else was not eating well.
After eating the meal without tasting anything, Wen Wan began to study how to solve this problem.
The system analyzed the soil in the area and identified suitable crops. Wen Wan ultimately decided to grow potatoes and sweet potatoes as staple foods, raise chickens and pigs, and then begin preparing to grow greenhouse vegetables. After all, a person can't live without vegetables.
At first, Chen Wenbin thought she was being ridiculous, but compared to her meddling in military matters, this kind of nonsense was tolerable for the time being.
On the other hand, they are constantly improving the food.
She moved directly into the army's kitchen. Originally, the cook was reluctant to let Wen Wan give him pointers, but after eating Gu Li's food once, he instantly worshipped her.
These are all common ingredients, but Gu Li's cooking method has given them a completely different flavor.
And most importantly, soybeans meant to feed pigs can actually be processed in this way to make such delicious tofu.
Afterwards, Wen Wan gathered all the soybeans together and began to dry them.
Make tofu, soy milk, tofu skin, and dried tofu.
It smells even better than meat.
The soldiers who got to eat it were shocked, and then they almost started fighting over it.
Meanwhile, Chen Wenbin, who was still complaining about the Second Prince, said, "I don't know what this Second Prince is up to. Can't he just behave himself?"
The strategist said, "Marshal, you have too much prejudice against the Second Prince. I know that the Second Prince has been in the kitchen instructing the chefs on how to cook recently."
"What does a prince who has never lifted a finger know about cooking?"
When lunchtime arrived, Chen Wenbin looked at the unusual food in front of him and asked, "What's this?"
"The tofu was ordered by the Second Prince. It's incredibly delicious. Marshal, strategist, and all the generals should try it."
"Is it edible?" Chen Wenbin was still doubtful, but the strategist's eyes widened after taking a bite, and he didn't want to say anything after that. He then started eating quickly. The other generals also tried it out, but they were shocked by what they found.
"How was this made? It's so tender! And it's so fresh, fragrant, spicy, and numbing, it's absolutely delicious with rice! It's perfect with steamed buns."
Chen Wenbin: "???"
Looking at the tofu in front of him, he decided to take a bite, but he only managed a few bites. While he was still savoring the shock, the other food had already been snatched up by the other generals.
Chen Wenbin: "..."
These animals.
He's the head coach, and he's actually trying to steal food from him.
Is there anything else?
The cook shook his head. "That's all. This time the quantity isn't large, just enough for each soldier to have a small bowl."
Chen Wenbin instantly felt he had missed out on a lot and was furious.
"What is this made of?" the strategist asked curiously. The cook replied, "It's made of soybeans."
"Soybeans? Aren't those for feeding pigs? How can they be made into something so delicious?"
Cook: "That's right. In addition, the Second Prince also made soy milk, which was extremely sweet and fragrant. He also made tofu pudding, tofu skin, and dried tofu, but the time was too short, so some of them are not yet edible."
Chen Wenbin: "This Second Prince does have some skill, Chen Jiang."
Chen Jiang: "Your subordinate is here."
"Go to the city and collect soybeans; consider it an improvement to the soldiers' rations." These soybeans are used to feed pigs, and the yield here is very high, with exceptionally low prices. If they become a staple food, it would be an excellent thing for the army, solving the soldiers' food problem.
"Your humble servant obeys."
Soon Wen Wan realized that her workload had increased dramatically, so she quickly found a few assistants to help her. They soon began making bean products in a flurry of activity, and even made fermented bean curd for steamed buns.
People were initially hesitant to eat this smelly fermented bean curd, but now that it's moldy and has been stored in a jar for so long, is it really still edible? Won't it cause food poisoning?
However, Wen Wan ate it, Gu Li ate it, and the cooks ate it, and they all seemed to be amazed. Gradually, the soldiers began to try it, and then they opened the door to a new world.
This has a completely different flavor from fresh tofu. A small amount, placed on a steamed bun, is an extremely appetizing and delicious dish.
Just as Wen Wan was busily developing a hundred ways to cook soybeans, barbarians invaded.
Wen Wan was terrified. Watching the two armies clash from the city wall, seeing people falling and getting injured, the horrific scenes filled her with fear.
War is always cruel, and it brings countless deaths.
The soldiers and the civilians suffered.
Wen Wan didn't understand why these people in power were so keen on fighting wars.
This time, they won, but the losses were extremely heavy, and Wen Wan remained silent.
[Host, are you alright?]
The system asked with concern.
Wen Wan shook her head, then nodded. "I was protected and didn't suffer any harm. My body is fine, but my heart is troubled. Just a few days ago, the chubby boy was asking me for an extra bowl of tofu pudding. With just one sword, he can no longer get up from the battlefield and ask me for tofu pudding. People are too fragile. I can't face it."
system:【……】
[Host, it's normal for you to think this way. After all, you transmigrated from a peaceful era, a time without war. Naturally, you're not used to this age of cold weapons. But what you can do now is to ensure your side wins. This will benefit our mission, and the faster the war ends, the fewer casualties there will be. The longer the conflict drags on, the longer it will never end. Only unification can truly end the war.]
Wen Yan: "..."
Wen Wan understood this principle. She was only depressed for two days before she put aside what she was doing and began to study how to end the war quickly.
The enemy soldiers were all strong men; just by looking at them, they were clearly not to be trifled with. Although they were not as cunning as the strategist, in terms of combat prowess, the difference between the two sides was immediately apparent.
That means cheating is the only option.
Wen Wan began researching gunpowder, asking the system for methods. The system disagreed, stating, "[This is too dangerous. This is the era of cold weapons. If things suddenly change, who knows what will happen.]"
Wen Wan: "Didn't you say that we should quickly repel the enemy? I've been thinking about it. If I could make gunpowder, enough to deter the enemy, then both sides could cease hostilities and sign a peace treaty. Unification is something I can't do; that can be done by future emperors. I can only do my best to do what I can."
system:【……】
Ultimately, the system compromised.
However, it was not easy. For example, obtaining raw materials was very difficult, and she had to go through countless experiments and failures. Wen Wan wanted to give up several times, but she couldn't. There were small battles every three days and big battles every five days. Every day, people died, and there were winners and losers.
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