Chapter 129 Benefits of Being a Soldier
While Lin Yifei was busy helping the veterans in the village increase their income, Lin Yuxi was also not idle.
Knowing that her family was struggling to move forward with such a heavy burden, she certainly couldn't just stand by and watch.
In addition to providing Lin Yifei with medicinal herbs and food recipes, she also did not neglect her brothers who were far away at the border.
This is just a small part. The real source manufacturer is over there, right?
"Yuxi, are these really going to be sent to the border? Are you sure you want to do this?"
Zhang Yanran took the piles of recipes in the box in disbelief, staring at Lin Yuxi in amazement, with uncertainty flashing in her eyes.
You know, that's a recipe! An ordinary family can make a fortune with just one, but there are tens of thousands of them here. I don't know where this little girl got so many recipes?
Could it be that they got it from Prince Jing? Oh my god, is it really okay to bring it here in bundles like this?
Was it true that Prince Jing’s butt wasn’t beaten to pieces?
This... If His Majesty knew about this, would he have a bad impression of their family?
"Yuxi, what are these recipes...?"
Knowing what her sister-in-law had not said, Lin Yuxi was happy to guide her in that direction, "Yes, sister-in-law, you also know that the more powerful the family, the more secret recipes they have collected!"
As for why these recipes are so down-to-earth, they are all used by ordinary people and are easy to use. Lin Yuxi said, how could she know, weren't these given to her by Prince Jing?
As for why Prince Jing's Mansion has these things?
Maybe it's just that Prince Jing likes to eat and collect these miscellaneous things?
"The Crown Prince, Prince Jing, and His Majesty have all asked for permission! We are told that we can use these formulas at will. There is no need to be so polite when it comes to asking for the people's help!"
After hearing this, Zhang Yanran finally felt relieved.
Only then did she have the heart to look at these recipes, including the recipes for stewed chicken, duck, meat and eggs, the recipes for simple snacks such as candied haws, pancakes, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted chestnuts, and other recipes for other tofu products such as frozen tofu, stinky tofu, dried tofu, and so on, as well as some methods for making soaps, ceramics, etc.
While Zhang Yanran was enjoying watching each photo, she couldn't help but wipe away a tear for Prince Jing. This boy was so outgoing that he dared to give away anything!
However, as the recipient of the gift, Zhang Yanran said that this brother-in-law is so thoughtful that it is hard not to like him! It turned out that they did the right thing by bringing these two people together!
"Sister-in-law, if these recipes are kept in the palace, they will just be shelved. Since Prince Jing is willing to give them away, we can't let him down!
Find a reliable person as soon as possible to deliver these formulas to my brothers! These things can only play their greatest value when they are in the hands of those who really need them."
Zhang Yanran nodded repeatedly, "Okay, I'll find someone to deliver it right away!" The couple usually kept in touch through letters, but this time it was such a valuable item, so it seemed necessary to ask the third brother to go in person. She turned around and left in a hurry, arranging the relevant matters.
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Border pass
A few days later, the sun shone on a military fortress on the border. Flags were flying on the beacon tower, as if telling of the tranquility and vigilance of the border.
Lin Yi stood on the high city wall, looking at the rolling mountains in the distance, with complicated emotions in his heart. My wife said last time that Yuxi and Prince Jing were engaged, and I don't know when the wedding will be scheduled? Can I rush back?
How many years has he not been back? Being in this position, everything is beyond his control! He has done his best for the country and the people in his life, but he owes his family a little!
"General, someone has come to the mansion and brought your letter from home." A soldier walked over quickly and handed over a letter.
Lin Yi took the letter, opened it, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He quickly browsed the contents of the letter, and a smile gradually appeared on his face.
"Great! My sisters are so thoughtful! This is just a timely help!" Lin Yi patted the soldier's shoulder excitedly, "Quick, call all the generals to a meeting, I have good news to announce!"
After a while, dozens of generals and soldiers gathered in the tent. Everyone was talking and waiting for Lin Yi's announcement curiously.
"Brothers, I received a letter from home." Lin Yi stood in front of everyone, holding up the letter. "My family sent us some precious recipes, including methods for stewing, smoking, and roasting meat, as well as methods for making handicrafts such as tofu and bean sprouts."
"It goes without saying that everyone understands the value of these formulas. They are priceless, but now someone has sent them here for free. As long as you have military merit, you can exchange them from the logistics department!"
Everyone was excited when they heard this. They had been stationed at the border for many years and their lives were hard. Having a way to make the family rich was undoubtedly the greatest comfort for them.
"General, is this true? Can we really exchange these recipes for military merit?" A general from a poor family asked first.
"Of course it's true!" Lin Yi nodded affirmatively, "This general called you here to discuss a rule with you to see how to exchange it more reasonably!"
"That's great, now we can let our families live a good life!" A general clapped the table excitedly.
The tent was filled with laughter and everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. They began to discuss the specific exchange rules!
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Once the news that the army could exchange various skills and recipes came out, the excitement instantly boiled over! Li Tiezhu, a veteran who was packing his bags in the tent and preparing to embark on his journey home, suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with disbelief.
He put down the clothes in his hands, strode towards the sergeant, and said in a voice full of excitement and doubt: "Sergeant, are you serious? Can we, the veterans who are about to retire, also use our military merits to exchange for those precious formulas?"
The sergeant nodded, his eyes firm: "Yes, Brother Li. Whether it is an active soldier or a veteran who is about to retire, as long as they have shed blood and contributed to the country, they are eligible. This is the recognition and reward from our emperor to all of us."
Although the sergeant also expressed doubts about the claim that the emperor was giving back, it didn't matter since General Lin said so. They would believe it. As long as the benefits they got were real, that is, they were given by the Kitchen God, he would believe it!
After hearing this, Li Tiezhu's eyes slightly reddened. He patted the sergeant's shoulder and said in a choked voice: "Okay, okay! Sergeant, we old soldiers will remember your kindness. Although we are old, we still have our hands and feet. With these recipes, we can have a good livelihood when we go home."