Dozens of women served the dishes together, and the aroma of the dishes kept filling people's noses.
Shopkeeper Yan stood on a high ground and started singing dishes loudly. Because they were all simple and easy to cook dishes, Cheng Wanwan came up with this idea.
Give each dish a name with a very good meaning. There are so many officials present who actually value the meaning.
"The swan soars into the sky and reaches the sky!"
In fact, it is a whole squab stewed with red dates and some medicinal herbs.
"Everything goes smoothly like a fish in water!"
This is a fresh fish ball in sour soup, very appetizing.
"Strive for glory and brilliant glow!"
This is a pastry made of lotus flowers. It is decorated with lotus flowers and pays attention to its elegance.
"Thousands of miles of steaming steam."
This is hand-caught pig's feet, cooked with aniseed, very delicious.
There are also some vegetarian stir-fry dishes, which are also named with extraordinary meanings. The dishes are served one after another, and the table is filled with dishes in an instant.
"The people of Sui'an are really beautiful!" Eunuch Ming's eyes were opened. "Even the royal dishes in the palace don't have these elegant names."
A dish of green vegetables is actually named "Thousand Layers of Blue Water and Yellow Clouds", but I can't fault it. I am afraid that no one in this world except the people of Sui'an has such ability.
Cheng Wanwan coughed and said: "My father-in-law is really ridiculous. It is precisely because the food is not as good as the imperial cuisine, so I racked my brains to think of a nickname. I am afraid that the peasant side dishes will be difficult for my father-in-law and all the adults to appreciate."
"It says in the book that you should not laugh at the thick wine made by farmers." Mr. Wu said, "I came to Dahe Village and ate farm food every day, and I became addicted to it. To be honest, it does have a unique flavor. Please give it a try, father-in-law. .”
Although Eunuch Ming has no rank title, he is a person in the imperial city and a highly trusted person around the emperor. Therefore, he has the highest status here.
After he moved his chopsticks, everyone moved their chopsticks, and the banquet officially started.
Eunuch Ming was very interested in lotus cakes. He tasted the lotus for the first time and his eyes lit up immediately: "It's soft, sweet and very delicious. This is the emperor's favorite taste."
Cheng Wanwan continued: "I will ask someone to write down the production process, and then ask the imperial chef to make it for the emperor to taste."
"Speaking of which, the emperor's birthday is coming soon." Eunuch Ming laughed, "Our family is still worried about what birthday gift to prepare for the emperor this year. No, we have an idea. People from Sui'an, our family is shameless to ask for a few orders. It is guaranteed that it will only be used in the imperial kitchen and will never be spread to outsiders, and it will not affect the business of the people of Sui'an."
"My father-in-law Ming is too polite to say this. As long as I can help solve the emperor's problems, I will never give up." Cheng Wanwan fully expressed her sincerity, "I will present the order later."
"Sui'an is indeed a hero among women, with an open mind that no one can match." Eunuch Ming took a sip of wine and sighed, "Originally, the emperor planned to confer Sui'an on the fifth rank, but many senior officials in the court opposed it... After all, The people of Sui'an have no family background. A peasant woman was promoted to three levels in a year, which made countless people jealous. The veterans believed that being promoted to the fifth level was a compliment to the people of Sui'an, so in the end, it was decided to be promoted to level 5. A sixth-grade Anren."
Cheng Wanwan complained silently, actually, she was not afraid of being flattered.
In this era where official status is overwhelming, only by having a high status can you live a free life.
Moreover, she will not go to live in the capital. No matter how high her official position is, it will not affect the status of those officials in the capital. The cliques, intrigues, and partisanships above the court will not be involved in her.
If she serves the people, the country, and is loyal to the emperor, then her position will always be stable.
Eunuch Ming said regretfully: "If Suian is a fifth-grade court official, then he can participate in the Wanshou Festival in December, which happens once every ten years. It is such a pity to miss it."
His Majesty's birthday is a big event every year. Normally, the royal family holds a banquet, and only the emperor's relatives and some first- and second-rank ministers are invited. Whenever the number falls, a grand longevity festival is held, and officials of fifth-rank and above can participate. Celebrate with heaven.
Having said this, Cheng Wanwan felt lucky again. If she really became the fifth grade, she would have to go to the capital. It was a long journey and she might die on the way.
"No regrets, no regrets." She said with a smile, "Although I am far away in a small village in Huzhou, I will also send my blessings from afar and wish the emperor long live long live."
"Actually, the emperor really wants to meet the Sui'an people." Eunuch Ming drank a few glasses of wine and talked more. "And the Queen, I'm very curious about what kind of strange woman the Sui'an people are. How can they have so many fantastic ideas?" . People from Sui'an, you have to study more and come up with something that will benefit the country and the people, so that you can be promoted again. Then the emperor can summon the people from Sui'an."
Cheng Wanwan hurriedly said: "My uncle, I don't know. The countryside is busy all year round. Sowing in spring, topdressing in summer, harvesting in autumn, plowing in winter... As a peasant woman, I naturally want to meet the saint, but I really can't leave. open."
She really didn't want to go to the capital, it was too far away. It was said that it would take six or seven days to go on horseback, and at least half a month in a carriage. She must not give Eunuch Ming any illusion that she wanted to go to the capital.
"I heard that the Sui'an people seem to be researching a new crop now?" Mr. Wu said, "It seems that they have planted more than a hundred acres. I don't know what it is?"
With that said, everyone's interest was aroused.
Last year's regeneration rice was still fresh in their memory. This year, the imperial court has ordered its promotion. Once a large area has a good harvest, it is unknown how many poor people will be saved from starvation.
Something that allows the people of Sui'an to plant more than a hundred acres is certainly no less important than regenerated rice, and it might be able to increase food production again.
"It's not food." Cheng Wanwan broke everyone's illusions with one sentence. She continued, "As the saying goes, when it comes to food, clothing, housing and transportation, the first thing is eating, and the second thing is clothing. This crop is related to clothing. But it’s not yet the time to mature and harvest, so it’s useless no matter how much I say.”
Eunuch Ming's eyes suddenly brightened: "The Sui'an people will stay in Dahe Village to study this crop carefully. The whole process will be recorded in detail. If it can really be done, it must be reported to the court as soon as possible!"
Cheng Wanwan nodded: "That's natural."
Now, as a member of the sixth rank of An, she is the royal wife of the imperial court. She enjoys the imperial salary, so she naturally has to do something for the national economy and the people's livelihood. She cannot be ashamed of this status.
The main table here is talking about the national economy and people's livelihood, the women over there are talking about glycerin skin care products, and the ladies are chatting about anecdotes about the boudoir. The atmosphere is harmonious and harmonious.
At Shen Zheng and Cheng Zhao's table, there was a group of young men and young men. They started drinking when they were happily chatting, and the pot of Lihuachun was drunk in an instant.
So everyone asked Shen Zheng to get another drink.
Shen was Cheng Wanwan's godson. As a half-host, he did not refuse and got up to go to the temporary small warehouse in the backyard where the wine was stored.
As soon as he passed by, he heard a familiar voice coming from behind the courtyard wall.
It seems like that guy Zheng Wangfeng is talking...
