"It's okay, Mr. Li, keep drinking."
"Drink, why don't you drink?"
"Don't worry, I didn't poison you."
"..."
Qin Shihuang put down the wine bottle with a little helplessness. He was not in a hurry. At worst, Wang Jian would be a wine thief again at night. He would have a few drinks on weekdays, but he would never get drunk. For a workaholic like him, getting drunk and wasting time is a huge sin.
Hu Hai next to him was not in the mood to drink. He was completely focused on the dishes. He didn't even eat rice and gnawed on the chicken legs. The stew was quite soft. What pleased him the most was the roast duck, and the way of eating it was something he had never seen before.
First, take out a thin piece of dough, then brush it with some secret sauce, put two pieces of roasted crispy duck skin, add shredded green onion and squid, it is very crisp and refreshing.
"Xiu'er, you really know how to be a duck."
Cao Xiu's mouth twitched when he heard the praise.
Why do you think it's weird?
Li Si looked at the rough pie crust and didn't know why.
"What is this?"
"Spring cakes, made of flour."
"What is flour?"
"Forehead……"
Cao Xiu scratched his head, not knowing how to explain it. Before he traveled through time, he had read some online articles, saying that the Qin State had pot helmets and that they could be used as armor. But as long as he traveled through the years, he had never seen it.
There is no flour, but there is wheat, but it is all used to make wheat rice. Because of its coarse texture, not many people eat it, far less than corn.
Since you are not sure, then happily put this problem behind you. Li Si followed the example of rolling spring pancakes and eating roast duck with a fruity and woody aroma, nodding in approval.
"Xiu'er, this roast duck is really delicious. Since you have this ability, why didn't you do it before?"
Qin Shihuang spoke slightly displeased.
"Do you think you are the emperor? Eat roast duck if you want?"
"Forehead?"
"..."
"Cough cough cough!"
Li Si kept coughing.
As expected of you!
This is really because I think I have a long life!
Cao Xiu sighed and said: "You have worked so hard to raise some ducks, do you think it is so easy? I also expected these ducks to lay eggs, but two of them were bitten to death by raccoons at night. If Rhubarb hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid they wouldn't be all gone. "
"I see……"
Qin Shihuang suddenly realized.
Then he glanced at Wang Jian, who immediately nodded to express his understanding. You can create a raccoon without a raccoon. If you can't let the thin dogs in the house kill a few fat ducks, they can enjoy the delicious food naturally.
After three rounds of drinking.
The grass is coming.
"Young Master..."
"how?"
Cao'er looked around, then raised his hand and said: "The county magistrate has arrived at the door. He said he wanted to discuss recruiting people with you, and also to see how Shaojun, a stingy man, is doing."
"It's okay, I'll go over to greet you."
Cao Xiu nodded helplessly.
It's already sunset, and it's obvious that the other party is here to have a meal. As for recruiting people, Cao Xiu actually wanted to find a suitable teacher for the orphanage.
Both Xiao He and Cao Shen said they could help, but he refused. He can't rely on others everywhere, he must have the ability to stand alone. He can just handle such a small matter by himself.
"County magistrate?"
"it's okay no problem……"
Cao Xiu was about to get up to greet him when he heard Hu Wujing's loud voice, "Are you a distinguished guest? I know, isn't he a grain merchant from Dongwu County? A mere merchant, even if he has a backer, he is nothing Er. I came to Pei County specifically because I wanted to be greedy. Go away, I would like to know him."
Depend on? !
Cao Xiu was immediately shocked.
Is this guy desperate for his life? !
Then, Li Si put down the wine bottle. It seemed like there was no disturbance, but in fact it caused a huge wave. Even if Hu Wujing is here, he has to bow obediently and salute when he sees him. How dare this guy speak nonsense in front of him? !
If I can’t cure Cao Xiu, I can’t cure you?
Soon, the confident Hu Wancang arrived. With a look of contempt on his face, he looked towards the hall with a commanding look. One by one they passed by, and when he saw Li Si, his pupils shrank instantly.
"belch?!"
"Li Li……"
Hu Wancang spoke tremblingly, his legs starting to feel weak.
Li Si is here? !
As Hu Wujing's younger brother, he naturally knew Li Si. It's just that he is not qualified to contact it, he has only seen it from a long distance.
Li Si also stood up when he saw this, smiled and raised his hands and bowed: "I didn't expect that after so many years, the county king still recognized me, Li Hei. Although I am a steward of the prime minister's house, my visit to Pei County to sell rice this time is not much like the prime minister. Relationship, the county gentleman must not misunderstand."
"Ah this..."
Hu Wancang rubbed his eyes vigorously.
He even wondered if he had made a mistake?
Li Hei? !
Don't think that if you wear a vest, I won't recognize you!
You are obviously the current Prime Minister, Li Si!
Hu Wancang swallowed, then looked at Cao Xiu who was winking at the side, and his heart suddenly thumped. Is this kid going to explain everything he has done over the years?
Or is this guy an undercover agent?
In Pei County, the main thing is to monitor him?
hiss! ! !
The more Hu Wancang thought about it, the more frightened he became. Looking at the smile on Li Si's face, he felt extremely captivating. He knew that his role as county magistrate was probably over...
"Mr. Li actually knows the county prince?"
Li Si nodded calmly, raised the wine bottle and said, "The county king's brother is Hu Wujing, the Taishi Ling. I was responsible for entertaining him when I was in Xianyang, so naturally I know the county king."
"I see……"
Cao Xiu nodded thoughtfully.
It's no wonder that when Hu Wancang saw Li Hei, he immediately shivered like Parkinson's disease. It turned out that they had known each other for a long time. Li Hei may be just a steward, nothing important, but behind him is the current Prime Minister Li Si!
Not to mention the county magistrate, even the county guard was trembling.
Who let this guy Hu Wancang play the zither in front of him? Damn!
"The county gentleman just said who wants to be greedy?"
Qin Shihuang picked up the wine bottle and spoke coldly.
He had seen a lot during this period, so he naturally knew that Hu Wancang had colluded with Cao Xiu in recent years and secretly made a lot of money. But this matter is nothing, after all, Hu Wancang does not know Cao Xiu's identity.
As long as he doesn't go too far, he won't bother to pursue it. Of course, you still have to hammer it out. Don't just be greedy for money and ignore people's livelihood.
"Ahem!"
Hu Wancang glared fiercely, how dare this little kid find trouble with him? He was holding back a lot of anger and was looking for someone to vent to.
Shuzi can do it, just wait!
When Li Si leaves, I will definitely deal with you!
However, he still said with an apologetic smile on his face: "I just told Mr. Li not to be greedy and drink less. I just said it quickly, so Mr. Li must not misunderstand."
"Hehe...hehe..."
Li Si just sneered at this.
Of course, Hu Wancang's little move couldn't be hidden from him. Obviously he didn't know the identity of the First Emperor, otherwise he wouldn't have glared at him. If you have time later, give him a little shock!
