In any case, Zhao Ping was his disciple, and he would feel really uncomfortable if he just gave up.
Zhao Di stepped forward and bowed, and then said: "My dear officials, the tea I serve is completely different from Fencha. Only after the smell of Fencha has completely dissipated can you feel the taste of new tea."
Fatty Xiong and Wang Wenfu looked at each other and couldn't help but sneer in their hearts.
Just pretend!
After a stick of incense, the smell of tea finally dissipated.
Zhao Di began to boil water.
Tian Liang took out their tea tasting tools.
When everyone saw it, they couldn't help but be surprised whether they were tasting wine or tea.
Because what is placed in front of the judges is something very similar to a wine glass.
Could it be that the judges like them were asked to give a good review to the new tea after getting drunk?
Yuan Xuezheng frowned even more and immediately wanted to yell.
Although Zhao Ping is his disciple, if he resorts to tricks, it won't work.
Not only is it not possible, but it must be severely reprimanded.
Wang Wenfu and Fatty Xiong both had happy smiles on their faces, and they almost laughed.
At this time, in full view of everyone, Tian Liang put tea into each wine glass.
There wasn't much tea, only about one penny.
Judges, you look at me, I look at you, I don’t know how to taste it.
Could it be that you put this tea directly in your mouth and chew it?
It doesn't look like it if you look closely.
The literati were all well-educated. They all took a deep breath and waited for Zhao Di's next operation.
After Zhao Di boiled the water, he filled up each teacup that looked like a wine glass.
Tian Liang put a lid on the tea cup.
The judges were in a state of confusion. The tea was neither boiled nor divided.
Is it necessary to cover the tea by adding a lid?
About two hundred breaths later, Zhao Di stepped forward and bowed again, then opened the lid.
After saluting, he said to the judges: "I invite all officials to taste it."
Judges, look at me and I look at you. Is this how you can taste it?
Judges, look at me and I look at you.
Nothing is added to this tea.
No need to crush it either.
The process is very simple and straightforward.
Put tea, boil water, make tea and drink.
The key thing is that this tea is very clear, as if there is not much tea.
The tea leaves under the cup are also clearly visible.
Bright yellow and stretched.
There are buds and young leaves.
I still feel the scent of chestnut coming from my nose.
What, the tea actually has a chestnut scent.
Although the appearance and aroma are good, the key is the taste.
The judges tasted it gently.
The tea starts to taste slightly bitter.
But not long after, it turned out to be sweet.
And compared with Tuancha, its taste is more pure.
Closer to the original taste of tea.
This can actually be clearly reflected from the tea leaves at the bottom of the cup.
Tuancha has been stored for a long time and will have a musty smell and other strange smells.
Its tea leaves look like a ball of black charcoal.
The appearance of the new tea is polished.
More importantly, it is closer to the people than Tuancha.
It doesn't require making tea.
Not to mention ordering and sharing tea.
Tea drinkers do not need to go to teahouses.
No need to invite anyone.
You can do it yourself at home.
And it's completely solved from start to finish.
No comparison means no harm.
All the judges were shocked.
How did they do it?
While the judges were thinking, Zhao Di softly recited a poem:
"The spring color is faint and green, and the weak willows are chased by the wind.
The bright yellow color at the bottom of the cup is not plum, but the room is filled with the aroma of chestnuts and tea. "
After hearing Zhao Di reciting this poem, Wang Wenfu raised objections, saying that the poem did not suit the taste of tea.
He attempted to attack the new tea by attacking poetry.
Zhao Di smiled slightly, passed the unbrewed tea leaves through the tea tray, and showed them to the judges.
Sure enough, the tea leaves in the tea tray are indeed as weak as willows.
The shape is far better than the group tea wrapped together.
Compared with the brown and dry Tuancha tea, it looks more green.
The judges nodded, and this poem revealed the shape of the poem.
Then, Zhao Di poured out the tea, and then poured the bottom of the leaves on the lid.
The bottom of the leaves is indeed a light yellow spring color.
The judges looked at each other, nodded, and unanimously agreed that this poem was in line with the color, aroma, and flavor of the new tea.
Wang Wenfu stepped forward and bowed to the judges and said: "I'm reporting this to the officials. This is a tea and poetry competition. Although Zhaojiazhuang's poems express the characteristics of the new tea, they have no artistic conception."
Wang Wenfu still refused to give up.
The judges looked at each other and saw that there were countless poems about tea in the past.
If Zhao Di had no poetry, then his tea would not be comparable to Qin, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Zhao Di smiled slightly, and then chanted:
"The color of the soup reflects the jade face in a cup, and the fragrance fills the room with worries.
Willows are made of delicately cut tender green, and the bottom of the leaves are still intoxicated by the spring breeze. "
Everyone chanted it repeatedly, some supported it and some opposed it.
The supporters were naturally Xin Zhicai, Yuan Tao, and Qian Shao, while the opponents were Liu Ang, Shu Ning, Wang Hai and others.
Supporters and opponents are clearly divided into two groups.
The two factions couldn't argue and unanimously looked to the south.
Nan Tian was promoted to an official of the Changping Division. The reason why he came here was because someone reported the misappropriation of water conservancy funds in Changyuan County.
Chang Ping Si is also responsible for tea and salt, and is of course the authority on tea.
Seeing everyone's eyes looking at him, Nan Tian nodded and said: "This poem has form on the outside and quality on the inside, and it also has a profound artistic conception. A good poem, a good poem."
Since Nan Tian has said this, it is useless for Wang Wenfu to object.
Fatty Xiong and Wang Wenfu looked at each other and saw that their tea had been rated Double A.
This is the highest praise for tea.
No matter how powerful the tea from Zhaojiazhuang is, it is just a double-A.
You, Zhaojiazhuang, have spent so much energy, but it’s just a tie.
Although Xin Zhicai was ignored by Liu Ang, he was the person with the highest position in Changyuan County after all.
He bowed his hands to Nan Tian and then asked:
"I would like to tell you, officer, how would you rate this new tea from Zhaojiazhuang?"
He must speak for Zhaojiazhuang.
Nan Tian glanced at everyone present and said, "This is Wupin."
Fatty Xiong and Wang Wenfu were very happy.
Xin Zhicai was shocked that such a ground-breaking tea was of no quality.
He still wants to fight for it.
Nantian continued: "The grade can no longer explain its quality. This tea should be a tribute tea."
Fatty Xiong and Wang Wenfu were stunned.
He looked like he was mourning his heir.
Liu Ang and others couldn't help being shocked, while Xin Zhicai and Yuan Tao couldn't help being overjoyed.
Nan Tian couldn't help stroking his beard and said: "Now there are two places for tribute tea. There is Jian Tea in the east and Sichuan Tea in the west."
This is his achievement.
He created the historic achievement of Western tea becoming tribute tea.
It is very likely that his position will rise to a higher level.
He is currently a judge, and it is very possible that he will become a deputy envoy or even a chief envoy.
Unexpectedly, when he came to Changyuan County to check for misappropriation of funds, his performance suddenly dropped from the sky.
He glanced at everyone present, and then said: "This new tea is very inspiring, is it famous?"
Zhao Di immediately stepped forward, bowed his hands, and said happily: "Thank you for your kindness, and I hope you will give me your name."
Although Nan Tian is also in the seventh rank like Xin Zhicai, he still promotes officials in the Changping Division.
Naturally, you can give a name.
He stroked his beard a few times, then chanted:
"The color of the soup reflects the jade face in a cup, and the fragrance fills the room with worries.
Willows are made of delicately cut tender green, and the bottom of the leaves are still intoxicated by the spring breeze. "
After Nan Tian shook his head, he continued:
"The last line of this poem is about the title of "Drunken Spring Breeze."
Zhao Di was overjoyed. Fortunately, the tea still had the same name.
After all, there is something truly poetic about the name.
Yuan Tao recited two more poems, and then asked: "Both poems are well written, were they written by you?"
Zhao Di couldn't help being shocked and immediately said: "The first one was written by the mistress, and the second one was written by the young man."
Nan Tian didn't know who the mistress and the young man were, so he looked at Xin Zhicai with questioning eyes.
Xin Zhicai stepped forward and bowed, and then said: "The young man is Zhao Ping from Zhaojiazhuang. He is a student in the school. His poems are famous in Changyuan County. Because his mother is injured, he is now home to serve her."
He didn't dare say that Zhao Ping's mother was injured because she was a thief. Wasn't this a slap in his face?
Yuan Tao Qiaqia brought "Excerpts from Previous Academic Articles in Changyuan County" and immediately handed it to Nantian respectfully.
When you open Nantian, you will find "Ode to Changyuan" and "Wang Haichao. Changyuan" at the beginning.
After reading it, Nan Tian couldn't help but praise: "Sure enough, he is full of energy. I wonder how old he is?"
Yuan Tao stepped forward and bowed, saying: "This boy is a bit naughty and is only eleven years old."
Nan Tian couldn't help being surprised, with a look of excitement on his face, and said: "There was a banquet before, and now there is Zhao Ping. This son has a good future."
Zhao Di took the opportunity and said, "I'm telling you, this new tea was also made by Xiao Langjun."
Nan Tian couldn't help but be stunned and said: "This boy is proficient in poetry, poetry and tea. It is obvious that God has blessed his talent."
At this point, he paused and said: "The name of Zui Chunfeng tea is not bad. Let's do it. I will write down the name of the tea."
Obviously, Nantian admired Zhao Ping very much and directly endorsed Zhao Ping.
Zhao Di couldn't help but be overjoyed, and then prepared pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
Nantian's calligraphy has a good reputation throughout Sichuan. He is as famous as Yuan Tao on Tongchuanfu Road.
Fatty Xiong and Wang Wenfu couldn't help crying, they dug a big hole for Zhao Ping.
Moreover, Liu Ang, Wang Hai, and Shuan Ning were secretly cheering them on.
I didn't expect that this big pit would trap me instead, making Zui Chunfeng a new tea.
They tried many times to provide tribute tea, but the government just didn't buy it.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Ping would become a tribute tea so easily.
There were only two tribute teas in the entire Song Dynasty.
It is also the only tribute tea in the entire western and central areas.
Wang Wenfu now has an even stronger desire to destroy Zhaojiazhuang and take possession of it.
Nan Tian glanced at Xin Zhicai and then at Liu Ang.
He continued: "The official Zui Chunfeng in Changyuan County reported to the court that I believe that due to its quality, there is no problem in becoming a tribute tea."
At this point, Nantian paused and then said: "Gong tea is a hard-won thing from the Song Dynasty. Changyuan County must protect it. This year, Changyuan County must prepare a hundred catties. There must be no mistakes."
Xin Zhicai and Liu Ang hurriedly agreed.
Nan Tian nodded happily, and continued: "After investigation by my official, the matter of misappropriation of funds in Changyuan County is completely false."
At this point, he said sternly: "Although the funds have not been misappropriated, the water conservancy issues in Changyuan County must be acted upon without any mistakes."
Xin Zhicai and Liu Ang hurriedly agreed again.
Xin Zhicai finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he later made up the money through taxes, in fact it was indeed misappropriated.
Nan Tian did not continue to pursue the case. Obviously, today's tribute tea made him achieve political achievements.
Xin Zhicai couldn't help but thank Zhao Ping again.
Zhao Ping saved himself again at a critical moment.
This one is like a wine glass, but as exquisite as porcelain.
And it's still almost white.
It even more appears that it is in line with the pure and natural quality of Zui Chunfeng.
Obviously it is not on the same level as a traditional tea bowl.
Nan Tian couldn't help but look at it carefully, looked at this thing and asked: "This is used for drinking tea, is it a teacup?"
Zhao Di hurriedly stepped forward, bowed his hands, and said, "As the official said, it's a teacup."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Di took out ten boxes carved with the shape of tea leaves and ten teacups.
Inside the carved tea box is a pound of tea leaves.
He gave each judge a tea box and put the tea cups into another wooden box.
So each judge got a pound of tea leaves and a tea cup that they had never seen before.
Even Liu Ang, Shan Ning and Wang Hai, who had opinions about Zhao Ping, also felt that Zhaojiazhuang was really good at handling things.
Although Wang Wenfu and Fatty Xiong were frustrated, they discovered that Zhaojiazhuang's new tea had a big weakness.
