Tianliangyuan

Chapter 123 Imperial Gift of the Top Scholar's Wine

In fact, Xu Zhaozhao could directly produce medical alcohol, which generally has a concentration of 75%.

However, Xu Zhaozhao felt that she could not rush to make medical alcohol, and that using Hero Wine instead of medical alcohol was not a big problem. She had to proceed step by step.

If things go too smoothly and then arouse suspicion from others, it's no laughing matter.

Most importantly, she was originally a brewer and had never produced spirits before, so it doesn't make sense for her to suddenly produce medical alcohol.

Don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients. Xu Zhaozhao's greatest strength is that she never looks down on anyone.

Xu Han brought several jars of wine with him and his daughter into the palace.

Those in the know are envious, wondering how a rough man like Xu Han could have such a capable and beautiful daughter.

Some people were jealous. The previous Peach Blossom Wine, Longevity Wine, and Golden Flower Wine had already made Xu Zhaozhao a fortune. What kind of wine had she brewed now, hoping to curry favor with the emperor?

Secretly, some people have already begun writing memorials, intending to impeach Xu Han in court!

Even if it's a formula concocted by his own child, it's unacceptable. Isn't that competing with the people for profit?

In any case, Xu Zhaozhao had already arrived before the emperor.

Fortunately, Emperor Yong'an did not make her kneel for too long and told her to stand up directly.

"You said this wine can help treat external injuries and clean wounds?"

“Your Majesty, I have already tried it at the estate, and I also sent some to my second brother in Jizhou. According to the news he sent back, this wine is much more effective than others. However, I dare not make decisions on my own, so I thought of bringing this wine to the palace and asking Your Majesty to allow the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau to examine it.”

Emperor Yong'an nodded and immediately ordered that the Imperial Physician and the Chief Imperial Physician be summoned to examine them on the spot.

Upon first hearing about this substance, the Imperial Physician naturally smelled it immediately and indeed found it to be pungent and spicy.

Most importantly, unlike the wines commonly used to treat external injuries, this wine is as clear as water, reflecting clearly.

"How many people has Miss Xu tried?"

"Reporting to the Imperial Physician, after my daughter brewed this wine, she found it too spicy and wondered if she should discard it. Just then, a servant twisted his ankle, so my daughter used this wine with some herbs to treat him. Unexpectedly, the next day he was able to run and jump around energetically."

The young woman was overjoyed, but then she thought of trying other methods. However, she couldn't use them directly on the servants, so she first tried them on the rabbits she raised. Later, a tenant farmer injured his foot while laying straw, and the blood kept flowing.

The young woman tested the wine on him again and found its disinfecting effect to be remarkable. At that time, she did not realize how good it was, but she heard from the farmers below that if someone was injured like this in the past, they would not be able to get out of bed for at least ten days. Moreover, the wound was very easy to fester and ooze pus, which was quite painful, but that tenant farmer was able to go back to work in the fields in just five or six days.

Afterwards, my daughter tested it on more than ten other cases, and only after confirming its excellent effect did she send some of the wine to Jizhou. Later, she received feedback from my elder brother that the soldiers who had been wounded by swords and knives had indeed stopped developing festering sores after using the wine.

My daughter mentioned this matter to her father today, and he felt it was a very serious matter, which is why he brought it to the palace to report to His Majesty.

"disinfect?"

The Imperial Physician nodded: "Your point is not wrong."

The Imperial Physician learned that the soldiers of Ji Province had already used this item and had provided written feedback, so he naturally wanted to take a look at it.

Xu Zhaozhao took out a few pages of paper from her sleeve pocket.

“This was sent back by my elder brother through someone. I also mentioned it to him in my letter, asking him to make sure to record the condition of those wounded people truthfully.”

Upon receiving the imperial physician's decree, his eyes widened and his face lit up with joy: "Wonderful! Wonderful indeed! Your Majesty, this is a great blessing for our dynasty!"

Emperor Yong'an was also quite pleased. Judging from the Imperial Physician's performance, he knew that the wine did indeed have such effects.

"Your Majesty, to be on the safe side, it would be best to have the Imperial Medical Bureau examine it again personally," Xu Han suggested from the side.

The imperial physician nodded in agreement: "That is indeed the case."

"Alright, take these two jars of Hero Wine downstairs, and use them sparingly!"

Xu Zhaozhao quickly reminded them, "Please wait, gentlemen!"

The imperial physician turned around, his impression of the young girl extremely good: "Miss Xu, is there anything else you would like to teach me?"

"I dare not accept such praise. This wine is volatile. If the Imperial Physician wishes to try it, he should either use up the entire jar at once, or it would be best to take it out in a smaller bottle or jar first. If it is to be stored in a small bottle or jar, it must be boiled in hot water and allowed to dry completely before it can be used to store the wine."

"Okay, I've written it down."

Emperor Yong'an was overjoyed: "Xu Zhaozhao, you have rendered great service to my Great Xing Dynasty, and I will reward you handsomely!"

"I dare not. This Hero Wine was created by me by accident. It must be made from sorghum and cannot be replaced by other ingredients. Therefore, the cost of brewing it is actually higher than that of fruit wine."

Emperor Yong'an nodded in agreement, acknowledging that sorghum, being a staple food for ordinary people, was indeed more expensive.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to present the recipe for Hero's Wine. Your Majesty may send the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Revenue, or even the Imperial Medical Bureau to brew it. However, this wine has a high alcohol content, and those who cannot hold their liquor should not drink it."

Emperor Yong'an was greatly shocked, his face filled with disbelief: "You intend to present this wine to me?"

"Indeed. In my hands, this wine can only earn me a few copper coins, but in Your Majesty's hands, it can play a much greater role. Perhaps it can save many lives that have died unjustly. This is a great merit. I am weak and powerless and cannot bear such a merit."

She spoke quite modestly, but how could Emperor Yong'an not understand that the young girl was deliberately trying to give him this benefit?

"Very good! Xu Han, your daughter is far superior to you!"

Xu Han said smugly, "Then she'll have to call me 'Dad' too!"

Emperor Yong'an choked for a moment, then burst into laughter, tapping him a few times in the air with a helpless expression.

"Xu Zhaozhao, do you have any other requests?"

“Your Majesty, although this wine is not suitable for a young lady to drink, my father and brothers quite like it. Therefore, I request Your Majesty’s permission to brew this wine myself for my family to drink. I promise that I will never sell it and will not interfere with Your Majesty’s grand plan.”

"Hahaha! You little girl, you've got a long-term vision. Good! I grant you permission to brew! Once the Imperial Physician gives you accurate information, I will reward you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Emperor Yong'an was in a great mood. His gaze swept across the room and landed on the other jars of wine.

He wasn't greedy; he knew he couldn't have all the benefits.

"I wrote a calligraphy piece for you last time. How about this, I'll bestow upon this wine the name 'Top Scholar Wine,' and make it exclusively for you. What do you say?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Zhaozhao was overjoyed; the God of Wealth had finally arrived!