Chapter 33: Lord Guan is here.
"So this is how pigs are castrated! This is really eye-opening, really eye-opening, it's like dragging a pig out and castrating it!"

Zhang Fei completely ignored the stench in the farm and was originally in high spirits. However, when he saw Second Uncle Zhen taking out a sharp weapon to deal with the boar's testicles and heard the boar's heart-wrenching howl, he could not help but raise his eyebrows and felt a chill in his lower body.

Zhen Youfu was not surprised. "Xiao Zhang, this is just the beginning. Even sows have to be castrated. Only after they are castrated will they settle down and grow meat. Local pigs taste good, but they have too much fat. And you are not good enough. You have the majesty of Mr. Zhang, but don't you have Mr. Zhang's craftsmanship?"

"Craftsmanship? Uncle, are you talking about a pork seller? Misunderstanding, Zhang Fei really doesn't sell pork."

Zhen Youfu blew his beard and glared, "I have read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms for decades, how could I not know whether Zhang Fei is a pork seller?!"

Zhang Fei was choked. He wanted to say, "Father, I am Zhang Fei, and I am standing right in front of you! Do you know Zhang Fei better than I do?"

"A lot of fat?"

Liu Bei was concentrating his attention on watching the pigs being slaughtered. He became even happier when he heard Zhen Youfu's words by accident. The more he looked at the group of black pigs, the happier he became.

After finishing the job, Second Uncle Zhen breathed a sigh of relief. But when he turned around and saw Liu Bei's fiery eyes, he was stunned. He couldn't understand why there are still young people in modern times who like to watch pigs being slaughtered?

Otherwise they were Xiao De's friends, and one of them looked very much like Guan Erye, so he would not be willing to slaughter a pig on Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Uncle, can you let me give it a try?"

Liu Bei suddenly bowed to Zhen's second uncle and asked sincerely.

For some reason, the second uncle of the Zhen family felt that Liu Bei's gaze was frighteningly hot, his words were sincere and heartfelt, and his face was full of seriousness.

"It's not a big deal anyway, Xiao Liu, just be careful." Uncle Zhen handed the tools to Liu Bei and said, "I'm right next to you, ask me if you have any questions."

"Um"

Liu Bei nodded heavily and jumped into the pigsty.

"Brother, let me help you!"

"Brother, I'm here to help you too!"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei jumped in right after him.

Zhen Youfu and Uncle Zhen were standing outside the circle and were increasingly surprised. Liu Bei's calloused hands were so steady that if Uncle Zhen hadn't pointed out some details, they would have thought he was a master from somewhere. As for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, the former was a novice, while the latter was sweating profusely in anxiety. If he wasn't careful, he would pull out the root.
Zhen Youfu and the second uncle of the Zhen family looked at each other and said, "."

Too brutal.

After they changed their clothes and walked out of the farm, Zhen De had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

"How about Lao Liu? We have a chicken coop here, would you like to go?"

Liu Bei's eyes suddenly lit up, "Go!"

Zhen Youfu couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Liu, are you going to open a breeding farm as your sideline?"

The chicken coop that Zhen De took Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to was his eldest aunt's house. Unlike the smooth journey when they went to his second uncle's pig farm, this time they accidentally caused an uproar, especially after word of mouth among the women in the village, the news of these strangers, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, spread to every corner of the village.

If it is an ordinary person with unfamiliar face, basically they will ignore him, because Guan Yu is so recognizable.

After walking a few steps, people who wanted children came to pray for children, people who wanted wealth came to pray for wealth, and even two drunken uncles in their sixties and seventies knelt down to Guan Yu and shouted, "Master Guan, we two brothers do not ask to die on the same day, but we ask to be born on the same day!"

The first person to live in Bengbu was Zhen Youfu. He quickly helped the two of them up and said, "Second uncle, third uncle, you are drunk. Aren't you brothers???"

There was really nothing they could do but send the two old men home.

After going around in circles for a while, Guan Yu explained until his lips were worn out, but he finally persuaded one aunt after another to come back.

Liu Bei also gained a lot. "I never thought that earthworms could feed chickens. Earthworms can also chew up pig manure and turn it into high-quality fertilizer. It's great!"

Zhen De smiled and said, "Xu Guangqi's Complete Book of Agricultural Administration has such a breeding method, that is, in February, first plow one acre of land, spread sorghum porridge on it, and cover it with cut grass, so that white worms will grow naturally. Then buy ten yellow hens and one rooster, build a house on the ground, 15 meters square and wide, hang a coffin under the house, and let the chickens sleep on it. In the summer months, the chickens should return to the house to rest during the day. Also build a small house in the garden, cover the chickens to raise their chicks, and prevent crows from coming in."

Zhen Youfu's head hurt after hearing this. "Xiao De, can you speak in plain language?"

Zhen De explained: "It means that in February, first plow an acre of land, sprinkle sorghum and porridge on it, and cut fresh grass to cover the ground, so that white worms will naturally grow. Then buy ten yellow hens and a rooster, which can feed on worms. Then build a small house, hang a shed under the roof, and let the chickens roost on it. In the hot summer, even during the day, the chickens will return to the house to rest, and the hens will hatch chicks in the house, and birds such as crows cannot invade. The chickens raised in this way are fatter and more delicious."

Zhen Youfu finally understood what he said. He sighed, "Xu Guangqi is really amazing!"

Liu Bei listened with even greater enthusiasm. How great it would be if he could have the help of this man's knowledge. It would be a hundred times better than those who were obsessed with prophecies and divinations. However, he had Director Zhen's help, so what else could he ask for?

After nightfall.

Li Lanfang prepared a large table of dishes. The soup in the middle of the table was a specialty that was popular throughout the province, lotus root and pork ribs soup. Zhen Youfu took out the white wine that he had treasured for a long time and winked at Zhen De.

Zhen De took the liquor and filled the glasses for Zhen Youfu, Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

"I felt a sense of familiarity with the three of you, so I took out some wine that I have treasured for many years. Please..."

"It's a treasure indeed, crystal clear, and I can tell it's a good wine at first glance!" Zhang Fei picked up the small glass, "It's just that the glass is a little small."

Zhen Youfu's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Oh? Xiao Zhang means that he can drink a lot?"

"Of course." Zhang Fei patted his chest and said, "My alcohol tolerance is amazing. I drink with a bowl!"

Zhen Youfu slapped the table and said, "How generous! Xiaode, serve a big bowl!"

Zhen De couldn't help but remind him, "A Fei, this is white wine, it has a very high alcohol content."

Zhen Youfu said: "A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"

Zhang Fei, who was originally hesitant, was provoked by Zhen Youfu and immediately said, "Uncle, you're right! Bring a big bowl!"

"Third brother, calm down!" Guan Yu also advised.

Liu Bei was about to speak.

"I use a big bowl too!" Zhen Youfu's voice rang out.

"Old Zhen, do you think you are still young?" Li Lanying advised, "Just show your appreciation."

"This is my only hobby. And you don't believe in my alcohol tolerance? If I really can't drink, I certainly won't drink."

"But."

"Don't worry!"

Seeing that Zhen Youfu could not be persuaded, Li Lanying had to turn her gaze to Zhen De. Zhen De gave them a comforting look. He knew very well that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's alcohol tolerance was actually very poor. They could get drunk even by drinking beer, let alone his own father who drank beer as if it were water.

Zhen Youfu did not toast Guan Yu with the first filled cup of wine, but instead toasted Liu Bei, which surprised Li Lanying.

"Xiao Liu, please take over for Uncle Liu. The person I admire most in my life is Uncle Liu. He started as a commoner and experienced decades of ups and downs. He fought again and again despite repeated failures, and finally achieved great success. He controls one third of the empire, and he can even ride a horse to fight in his sixties. I toast to you, Uncle Liu."

After saying that, he took a sip.

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you.

Li Lanying quickly said, "Eat and drink, happy Mid-Autumn Festival."

The atmosphere at the table finally eased.

After three rounds of drinking, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were both screwed by Zhen Youfu, and it was Liu Bei who lasted the longest.

At this moment, both of them were drunk and staggering as they walked. Zhen De took away their wine.

Zhen Youfu put his hand on Liu Bei's shoulder and said, "Uncle Liu, you are really amazing! The Second and Third Masters have been knocked down by me, but you are still standing strong."

As he spoke, the elderly Zhen Youfu actually squeezed out tears, "I really, really envy you and your brotherhood in Taoyuan. How great it would be if I could also be brotherly with you guys."

Liu Bei, who was confused, said, "Well, then, let's end it now."

"Okay, okay."

Zhen Youfu pulled Liu Bei to his knees in front of Guan Yu who was lying on the table.

"Master Guan, I am blessed today"

Zhen De was startled and hurried to help Zhen Youfu, "Dad, what are you doing???"

"Have you gone to the side? Have you seen me and your uncle sworn brotherhood?"

"??? Uncle???"

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