Time soon came to the cold winter, a goose feather snow like a fresh quilt, quietly covered Chang'an City, most people's first thought, may be Ruixue Zhaofeng.Only Du Shaoqing of the Marquis' Mansion said in a daze: "It's another year" Princess Changle said curiously behind her: "Husband, what's another year?"
Is there something wrong with this heavy snowfall?
”Shaking his head, Du Shaoqing said the concern in his heart, "No, I just feel that time flies, and it is a year in the blink of an eye."
There is only one year left before the three-year covenant between the third brother and His Majesty, hey, if the third brother still hasn't made an inch of merit when the three years come, "Princess Changle already has a prejudice against Du He, and she is not optimistic about the three-year covenant, but she did not refute stupidly, but persuaded: "Husband, since ancient times, the warlike people have been dying, or drought or locust plague, plus years of military disasters, it has long been miserable.How can we go on another expedition for our own selfish interests?
The third brother is in the northeast, where the former Sui Emperor Daye Emperor can't conquer three times, it can be seen how difficult it is, and he wants to boast of destroying the country with a newcomer like the third brother?
Husband, the burden you put on yourself and your third brother is too heavy. ”Du Shaoqing's heart is like a mirror, of course he knows his wife's position, but these words may not be unreasonable, he turned around and took his wife's hand and comforted: "Don't worry, these truths are understood by the husband, do your best to obey the destiny of heaven."
It's just that the third brother has been gone for two years, and he doesn't come back for the New Year, and his mother is always worried about it, and I, the boss, always have to give an explanation to my mother. ”The husband and wife were chatting for a while, and the old housekeeper came in, "Old lady, the third master in the northeast sent someone to bring things back, and there is a letter, and the person is in the front yard." ”"Hey, say Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here!
This third brother is really casual chatter, even if he has a conscience and knows the Gu family, go, go and see what good things are sent. ”Du Shaoqing happily took his wife to the front yard.He didn't go home for two years, and Du He was also very worried, so this time he sent someone to bring back a lot of things.Like the mountain goods, medicinal materials, animal skins, etc. in the Northeast, several large baskets were prepared, and it was explained in the letter that this pile of gifts was divided into three parts, one for the eldest brother and the second brother's family, and the other for the princess Chengyang in the palace."
These high-quality animal skins are just right to make some furs in winter, especially these light blue fox skins inside, they are treasures at a glance, the third brother has a heart, and even our daughter and baby have taken it into account."
Princess Changle praised.Du Shaoqing read the letter, and what made him find it most interesting was the last thing, which was a pile of wooden boxes, and after the housekeeper and the guys pried it open, they realized that it was a pile of ice lumps."
Hey, shopkeeper, from the northeast to here, thousands of miles, these ice bumps haven't melted much along the way, and the river around Chang'an has only frozen two fingers of thin ice, it seems that the northeast side of the third master is indeed much colder than ours here, just look at the thickness of the ice."
The Four Tigers sighed.Du Shaoqing laughed and said: "What you said is right, but freezing three feet is not a day's cold, and in another ten days and half a month, the ice outside Chang'an City will become thicker and thicker, and it will not be a problem for the ice to drive at that time."
Third, in normal times, have you ever eaten fish in winter?
”The three tigers were stunned for a moment, and said puzzledly: "Fish?
Don't joke about the shopkeeper, where are the fish in winter?
Not to mention winter, even in summer, we haven't eaten fish a few times, that thing is not delicious, and secondly, the imperial court strictly forbids eating carp, which is a big crime, so basically there are no fishermen to fish, I vaguely remember that when I was in the mountains before, I seemed to have eaten fish soup made by my eldest brother.Later, I followed the shopkeeper to Chang'an, and I didn't seem to have seen anyone eat. ”Du Shaoqing was stunned when he heard this explanation, not to mention, if it wasn't for the reminder of the three tigers, he wouldn't have paid attention to it, and it seems that there is really no such thing as eating fish in the usual food.Oh my God, so to speak, Datang is basically because of a carp now, and the whole country belongs to the era of not eating fish?
How so?
Of course not, these are all speculations, and Du Shaoqing can't say for sure, because the coastal land, relying on the sea to eat the sea, must eat aquatic products, and fish is a kind of food, but it was available thousands of years ago.Du Shaoqing feels that this is not a huge business opportunity?
There are so many feasts of eating fish, but I still have a restaurant, and if I push it out, I will definitely make a lot of money.However, there is a problem, that is, the carp problem, because the surname of the Tang royal family is Li, so there are many imperial problems, and the people take the name to avoid the emperor's name, and even the carp cannot be eaten, because eating carp is eating plum, which is ominous.Du Shaoqing thought it was funny, that is, in this era, this kind of almost ridiculous statement can be written into the Tang Dynasty Law, so if the emperor's surname is Fan, are the people not allowed to eat?
Of course, this method may also be that the emperor in order to show the majesty of the imperial power, the explicit prohibition can deter the people, but to put it bluntly, it is also harming the people.Du Shaoqing sighed with emotion: "It's not easy for the third brother to work hard, there are many contacts with foreign races in the Northeast, especially Goguryeo, where the people are poor and lack of food, so the locals like to eat fish, what pickled, dried, and digging fish in winter."
This pile of ice cubes was taken by the third brother to dig the ice in the river himself, and the fish in the river were directly frozen in the ice.In addition, there are some high-quality dried fish and so on, today we have a good mouth, let's have a whole fish feast, let you see how delicious it is to eat fish. ”"Really?
The shopkeeper knows how to make fish?
Haha, then we're really in for a treat. ”A few guys excitedly.The three tigers are still shouting that they want to learn from it."
Old Five, go and call the little lady and the second tiger back, and by the way, call the people from the medical hall to come to Du's house for dinner tonight.Fourth, you will send one of these gifts to the second master's family, and bring the old lady and the second master's family to eat here at night.Third, you have to find a way to get the fish out of this ice, and you have to make sure it's fresh. ”Du Shaoqing assigned the task.The three tigers patted their chests: "Don't worry, shopkeeper, I'll just smash the ice cubes one by one." ”Kicked this thing directly, Du Shaoqing scolded with a smile: "Stupid, even the fish have been frozen into ice fish, and once the ice is broken, the fish will be crushed."
You still melt the ice with hot water, and when only a thin layer remains, replace it with cold water and salt. ”"Hey, okay, the three tigers remembered, haha, this is the shopkeeper's secret method, and I learned another trick."
The three tigers happily ran to the kitchen with a box of ice cubes.Du Shaoqing was dumbfounded, and said in his heart that this old man was reckless, but he was definitely studious in cooking.After the order, Du Shaoqing asked the princess to prepare everything at home, and personally gave the gift to Princess Chengyang and entered the palace.Emperor Li Er had a rare day of leisure, and he was taking his youngest daughter and son to enjoy the snow and play, when he heard that his son-in-law was coming.Du Shaoqing doesn't just say that there is something, but he can't say it, I want to develop a fish delicacy in the restaurant, and let the old father-in-law cancel the ban on carp, right?
In that case, I'm afraid that his emperor's father-in-law will be able to kick him to death."
It's rare that your kid has filial piety, okay, just have a free day today, I will take the queen and Chengyang together, the winter fish feast, hehe, it's interesting."
Li Er happily agreed.I thought it was just a family banquet, but who knew that when I came back from the palace and entered the door, why were there so many people?"
Haha, boy, it's really you, what kind of whole fish feast are you doing in winter?
It's not interesting to have delicious food but don't call you uncle!
”The grinning Cheng Biting Jin came to meet him, stretched out his hand and patted Du Shaoqing's shoulder, which made the latter grin in pain.Needless to say, it must be this Cheng Demon who got the news and came uninvited to join in the fun.Du Shaoqing hurriedly said: "What's the matter?"
It's just a few small fish, it's not that I went to the palace to invite my father-in-law and mother-in-law first, and I haven't had time to invite my uncle yet. ”"Really?""
Well, really!""
Hahahaha, good boy, don't worry, uncle won't eat and drink in vain, you don't have to break the bank for tonight's wine, I have already asked my boss to transport it."
The two talked happily and walked hand in hand to the courtyard, Du Shaoqing counted, okay, the main characters of the Cheng family are here, and the old devil is definitely deliberate.Of course, it was deliberate, when the Five Tigers went to the hospital to give orders, Cheng Ruyu happened to be in the hospital with Xiao Xuanxuan, so Cheng Lao Devil learned the news from his daughter that Du Shaoqing was cooking in person.Du Shaoqing is regarded as a god of cooking by the Chang'an chef world, and the last time he personally cooked for a banquet was his son's full moon banquet, so there are not many such opportunities, and they should not be missed.There are simply a lot of people, Du Shaoqing sent someone to invite a few familiar elders to come over, there is nothing to do in winter, and it is good to be lively, including his nominal master Yu Shinan was invited by Wu Zhao.Princess Changle directly asked people to set up a pot stove in the yard, which was still the kind of dog broth stewed before, although it was winter, but there were a few fires in the yard, and I didn't feel the slightest chill at all.Before the banquet, everyone chatted lively, and Li Er named Cheng and said: "Zhijie, it's rare to have this opportunity today, should you contribute good wine?"
Everyone is rumoring that the spirits came from Du Shaoqing, but they have been carried forward by you, the general.Du Xiaozi doesn't drink a drop of wine himself, so when it comes to fine wine, I'm afraid you know the most about the Tang Dynasty now. ”Cheng Zhijie didn't shirk either, patted his chest and said: "Your Majesty, rest assured, Lao Cheng is not that stingy person, he has already made my family Lang ready, and today he will entertain everyone with the best wine, not to mention that these fine wines are sold to the outside world." ”"Hey, okay, Lao Cheng, it turns out that you kept the good things secret and drank them yourself, and sold them to us?
Isn't this authentic!
”Wei Chigong scolded with a smile."
Go, go, old black, you drink like a cow, what kind of good wine do you know?
Du Xiaozi said, fine wine, you need people who understand wine to drink the taste, drink out of the realm, according to the dark old Cheng, but full of the Tang Dynasty, in addition to Your Majesty, my old Cheng knows the most about wine!
Well, that's right, wine understands me, and we refer each other as confidants!
”Poof, everyone was amused by Cheng Biting Jin's shameless boasting, and Yu Chigong's face turned even darker, and he was about to fight with Cheng Motou for three hundred rounds when he stood up."
That's right, wine also understands you, who doesn't know that you will be put down every few days, and the people of Chang'an understand your wine."
Wei Chigong scoffed.The two soon fell into a verbal battle.Li Er asked with a smile: "Zhijie, I am also looking for you to purchase fine wine in the palace, so if you say so" "Your Majesty, don't get me wrong, the wine prepared for the palace is another matter.This kind of home-drunk wine has already been prepared for His Majesty and given to His Majesty alone. ”Saying that, he gave the emperor a look, Li Er laughed, and said in his heart What is this guy's weird, how can his family be embarrassed by his subordinates because of a sip of wine."
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It's okay, I'm not a greedy person, you just have a heart.But today, there is Chang'an Kitchen God personally cooking, if there is no best wine in the world, wouldn't it be a pity?
”Yes, yes, yes!
The crowd chimed in.Cheng Biting Jin was also moved in his heart, and then bit it and said: "Okay, Your Majesty is reasonable, I will take out the only treasure, although there is only one pot, but my old Cheng can assert that there is no one." ”Then he turned and walked out quickly, and rode home to retrieve a small wooden box.Everyone looked at him so solemnly, and they all looked forward to it, with good wine and food, this banquet was amazing."
Hey, you can't do this, Lao Cheng, since it's a good wine of this quality, only use a sterling silver wine jug to hold it?
It's a bit unqualified, why don't you need a golden pot. ”Wei Chi said respectfully.Li Er opened his mouth and said: "It seems that what Zhijie said is right, Jingde, you really don't understand wine."
Wine utensils should be selected according to the category of fine wine, including jade pots, silver pots, clay pots, wooden pots, etc., except for the golden pot, because the first few have the effect of preserving fine wine, but the golden pot has no other use except for beauty. ”"Ahem, Lao Hei is a rough man, he only knows how to be a soldier and fight, how can he understand this?
I only know that drinking wine and eating meat is refreshing, Your Majesty, don't laugh at me. ”Wei Chi said respectfully."
Oh?
Lao Hei, if you say that, you admit that you don't understand alcohol anymore?
How about you drink this one we helped you drink?
”Hou Junji interjected."
That's not going to work!
Lao Cheng is stingy, just a small glass for one person, you have to taste it if you don't know how to drink, monkey, although your official position is higher than mine, but there is no father and son in the wine field, don't worry about my cup. ”"Wow, you old black, you are scolding me in a different way" Everyone at the wine table talked about making trouble, but Cheng Motou poured a glass of wine in person with a serious face.Qin Qiong praised: "Yes, it is really a good wine, crystal clear and without the slightest turbidity impurities, Zhijie, you can endure it for a year, but it is really not easy." ”Everyone knows Cheng Biting Jin's wine, and it is really admirable that he can resist this temptation.Cheng Yanjin was expressionless, muttering in his heart, not quite right, remember that this pot of wine is not like this, the wine is fragrant, and the pot is overflowing, what's going on?
Stored for a year, the aroma is restrained?"
I said, Lao Cheng, how do you grind and chirp?
Reluctant?
It's all poured out, come on, come on, I'll taste it for you first. ”The nearest Wei Chigong directly picked up a wine glass and drank it all.Everyone scolded this guy for being shameless, rushing to drink without saying anything, and being so rude, this kind of wine should be savored.But Wei Chigong, who drank it in his stomach, was stunned, smacked his mouth, and looked back at Cheng Yanjin with a strange face, everyone was puzzled, what is this for?"
It doesn't smell good," Wei Chi said weakly."
Impossible!
Lao Hei, you kid is so bad, you must still want to cheat another cup, don't think about it, say a good cup for one person, come on, come on, now that it's ready, everyone drinks together!
”Everyone quickly took a cup of it.