Seeing the mountains of fish, Han Du couldn't help but feel hungry after a busy day, and there was a growling sound in his stomach.
When Zou Xing heard this, he quickly said flatteringly: "Uncle, it's getting late, why don't you go back and have a rest. Just arrange for someone to keep an eye on it. The official has already arranged a banquet. Let's have a drink?"
Han Du shook his head and rejected Zou Xing's proposal, saying, "It took a lot of effort to catch these fish. Uncle Ben wants to taste the fish."
After saying that, he ignored Zou Xing, waved his hand, and shouted: "Luo Guo! Come here."
"Uncle, are you looking for me?" Luo Guo said with a smile on his face. Of course he deserves to be happy. After all, he caught so many fish for the first time in the sea, and he, the fish hunter, played a major role in this.
"Hahaha, you did a good job this time. Don't worry, I will definitely ask for credit for you in front of the emperor."
"Thank you uncle for the promotion."
After a pause, Han Du pointed at the fish and said, "Uncle Ben, I want to taste it. Do you know how to prepare these fish?"
"Uncle, don't worry. I've been watching my elders take care of these things since I was a child. I know how to do each of these things." Luo Guo assured him, patting his chest, "Uncle, please wait a moment, I'll do it now. "
"etc!"
Luo Guo was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Han Du.
Han Du turned to Zou Xing and said: "Mr. Zou, go find a dozen big pots. I see that everyone is tired after a long day of work. Since we want to eat fish, it is natural for everyone to eat together."
"My uncle is of high status, how can he, how can he eat with the common people?" Zou Xing was shocked. He didn't know if Han Du said it casually or if he really wanted to do this.
Han Du patted Zou Xing's shoulder and stretched out his hand, "Without them, how could Uncle Ben be able to catch so many fish? Without their support, Uncle Ben, the Count, would be nothing. Go quickly and find more fish." Bring me a big pot. It’s best to find some cooks. If you don’t have a cook, you can just ask a few old women.”
"Yes, yes." Zou Xing agreed with great reluctance.
After Zou Xing left, Han Du smiled and said to Luo Guo, "You don't have to do it yourself. When people come later, you can just teach them."
"Uncle, you really love your people like your son." Luo Guo couldn't help but sigh. Luo Guo felt that Han Du did not have the feeling of being superior or inferior when facing him, and he also had an equal attitude towards the common people.
"If you shoot birds from across the mountain, whoever sees you will have a share, hahaha."
Luo Guo agreed and smiled. This is the truth, but how many officials can do it?
Zou Xing was really good at doing things, and he didn't wait long before he came with a dozen large pots.
Wiping sweat from his forehead, Zou Xing said breathlessly: "Uncle, the official brought the pot. In addition, the official also ordered people to go back to the county office to bring a few jars of wine. They will be here soon. How are you, uncle? It’s easy to come to our county, but you must try our county’s home-brew wine.”
Han Du nodded slightly and waved his hand, "Then what are you waiting for? Set up the pot."
Luo Guo quickly went to direct the people to raise the fire.
How should those fish be cleaned, those fish should be boiled, and those fish should be fried...
It didn't take long for the alluring smell of fish to spread out, covering all directions.
After the people knew that the uncle wanted to treat them to fish, they became even more enthusiastic. I didn’t expect that not only would there be ten pounds of fish to take, but there would also be fish to eat. In this case, you can save the fried noodles in your baggage. You can also take the fish back and let your family eat meat too.
Han Du watched Luo Guo busy, and although he was hungry, he didn't rush him. But when the fragrance came out, Han Du felt even hungrier when he smelled the fragrance.
Fortunately, Han Du didn't have to wait long. Luo Guo came to Han Du with several large bowls of fried fish.
"Please give me a try." Luo Guo saw the big bowl placed on the wooden board, "so that I can let you know that this yellow lollipop is extremely plump and is best suited for frying. Fry it lightly in oil, and it will smell so fragrant. The younger ones have been recalling it for more than ten years.”
It was in the middle of nowhere, and there were no tables in a hurry.
There were only simple tables built by the people in a hurry using wooden planks and stones, and even the stools were made of stone. It's just that the stone has been washed and dried.
"Uncle Ben has already smelled it," Han Du sat down, his stomach was so hungry that he couldn't bear it anymore.
He quickly greeted everyone, "Sit down and eat together. Uncle Ben is not welcome."
After saying that, Han Du reached out and picked up a fish, put it under his nose and smelled it. The smell was indeed fragrant and extremely tempting.
When you bite into it, you will find the fish meat is crispy and juicy, with a bit of chewy texture that sticks to your teeth. The most important thing is that you can chew the meat and bones together.
"Uncle, how does it taste?" Luo Guo asked with a smile.
"Oh, oh, oh..." Han Du was speechless and could only nod his head.
After finally swallowing a mouthful of fish, he sighed, "It's so delicious."
Then he waved to everyone, "Come on, come on, everyone, sit down. You have been working all day, and you are all tired. Eat, all eat!"
Only then did a few people sit down and start eating.
When Magistrate Zou saw Han Du's rise in eating, he moved the wine out.
"Uncle, try it. This is the wine brewed by our county. It may not be as good as the wine in the capital, but it still has a unique flavor."
After saying that, he filled a bowl for Han Du.
Han Du nodded and saw that everyone was still fishing, so he said: "Let everyone stop first and eat the fish first, so that you can have the strength to continue working."
Naturally, no one here would dare to violate Han Du's words. Immediately someone went down to spread the word, asking all the people to eat fish first.
He looked back and said, "We can't finish all the wine, so leave a jar and send the rest to the people so they can have a taste."
There was wine and meat, and although there was no food, the people were extremely satisfied.
The most important thing is that you can eat fish and meat as you like, no one will stop you. When you've finished eating the food in the pot, take out a few from the side, wash and peel them, and then continue cooking.
After eating and drinking, we caught all the fish and cleaned the fishing nets and put them away. The common people held torches, carried fish, and returned leisurely together.
Although we had to work half a day longer than usual today, everyone was extremely satisfied. He obviously estimated that there were fish weighing five or six kilograms, but the military man who gave the fish seemed blind and insisted on saying that it only weighed three kilograms.
Snap, snap, snap, three fishes were smashed into his hand. He kept waving to himself, "Take the fish and go quickly, don't delay the people behind you."
Many people among the common people were able to take fish home when they ate meat for the first time, drank alcohol for the first time, and were drafted into corvee for the first time.
Many people are thinking that it would be great if the future were like today.
