Chang Wuchang also sent many people over to help kill pigs and sheep. When Li Qiao and Chang Wuchang arrived there, each of the more than ten yards was in full swing, with people boiling hot water, removing hair, and cutting meat. Those who wash vegetables and bake pancakes, everyone performs their duties with a smile on their face.
Of course, the howling of pigs, the bleating of sheep and the clucking of chickens are indispensable. The sounds of the three domestic animals are intertwined together, making the sound loud and loud.
Moreover, the smell of blood was strong at the scene.
But Li Qiao didn't care at all. He had seen small scenes that were a hundred times more bloody.
Although the air in the kitchen smelled bad, it was still clean overall. He and Chang Wuchang looked in front of this pot and that stove together. They not only checked whether the dishes, chopsticks, chopping boards, knives, etc. were clean, but also went to the kitchen. Take a look at the warehouse and see how the soldiers' food is being served.
As Chang Wuchang said last night, the food can only be regarded as average, there is not much white flour, and the staple food is miscellaneous grains.
However, after the New Year, all kinds of wild vegetables have emerged, such as shepherd's purse, noodle vegetables, white wormwood, etc., which are at their freshest and tenderest, so there is a huge pile of wild vegetables piled up in the kitchen. I left the city early in the morning to dig in the nearby hills and fields.
Li Qiao raised several students in the academy himself, and he knew how much food so many people consumed every day, so he was quite satisfied with the food in the military camp.
At least the pipes are full and the oil and water are just fine.
It’s really great that Sheng Hong has reached this point.
As far as he knew, in many dynasties in the middle and late stages, ordinary soldiers lived a miserable life, being enslaved and exploited, and there were many deserters.
Now that Dasheng has been established for decades, the Sheng family father and son really can't find anything wrong with their treatment of ordinary soldiers.
He also asked about the patient's meals.
The food for sick patients is better than that for ordinary soldiers. It mainly consists of white flour and supplemented by cereals.
Li Qiao is also very satisfied with this status quo.
Yes, Chang Wuchang, the commander-in-chief, is really competent.
Although the busy gang leader soldiers kept moving their hands, they all looked at Li Qiao more or less.
Is this the legendary Mr. Li?
This time Mr. Li not only donated coal, but also donated five thousand kilograms of vermicelli, vermicelli!
It was their first time to taste this kind of good stuff.
The leader of Huotou Camp is named Zhang. He is as thin as a hemp pole, but he works very efficiently. He holds a butcher knife in his hand. The white knife goes in and the red knife comes out. He does not let the fat and strong pigs under him After suffering a little more, he sent the pig to be reincarnated.
However, the corner of his eyes was always on Li Qiao. When he saw Li Qiao and Chang Wuchang leaving the kitchen after wandering around for a while, he quickly put down the butcher knife in his hand and trotted towards Li Qiao and Chang Wuchang.
"Commander Chang, Mr. Li!"
A shout made Li Qiao and Chang Wuchang stop.
"Old Zhang, what's the matter?" Chang Wuchang looked at Battalion Commander Zhang who had already run up to him and Li Qiao, and asked.
"Replying to my lord, the brothers in the kitchen are very grateful for Lord Li's generosity and want to host a banquet for Lord Li to welcome him. Do you think this can be done?"
Battalion Commander Zhang stared at Li Qiao, his face full of gratitude.
Li Qiao was a little surprised and hurriedly refused before Chang Wuchang could do it: "No, I'm just like General Chang, eating from a big pot with all the soldiers."
"I understand everyone's thoughts. I didn't do anything for you. On the contrary, I should thank you. If it weren't for the bloody battles of the soldiers, how could I live a peaceful and peaceful life in Shengjing?"
"The Holy One is also concerned about you all, so this time he specially sent me here to reward the soldiers. There is no need to thank me. If you want to thank the Holy One, thank the Holy One. If you want to thank, just thank your own bravery. Today's meal is what everyone should enjoy. "
When these words came out, the dozen or so soldiers near Li Qiao were stunned.
Standing in front of Li Qiao, Battalion Commander Zhang, who was facing Li Qiao, was already moved to tears.
What Mr. Li said made him feel as if he had teleported from the cold winter to the midsummer sun, and his whole body felt warm.
This is the first time that such a big official said that they should thank themselves and enjoy today’s meal!
Wuwuwu is worthy of Mr. Li. He is more approachable and amiable than the rumors. Every drop of blood in his body is boiling. He is willing to go up the mountain of swords and the sea of fire for Mr. Li!
Chang Wuchang saw that Commander Zhang's eyes were red and his mouth was trembling. He couldn't say a word, so he raised his foot and kicked Commander Zhang gently: "Don't embarrass me here, go and kill the pig." Don’t delay Mr. Xiao Li from eating meat at noon!”
"yes!"
Battalion Commander Zhang took a deep breath, responded with a very loud yes, and then went back and picked up the butcher knife to continue killing pigs.
Mr. Chang is right, Mr. Li comes here once in a while, but we can't delay Mr. Li's noon meat meal!
Although Mr. Li refused to hold a banquet, he must use all his skills to make a pot of stew for Mr. Li today.
A pot of stew just for Mr. Li and Mr. Chang!
Wow, Master Li's words are so pleasant to the ears. Such a big man is grateful to him. He will remember what Master Li just said for the rest of his life. He is willing to do everything for Master Li!
Not only did Battalion Commander Zhang think so, but the dozen or so soldiers who were around Li Qiao just now were also more serious about their work.
When choosing vegetables, carefully choose the tenderest leaves.
Pluckers also carefully scrape off every strand of hair on domestic animals.
Mr. Li usually eats delicacies from the mountains and seas. There are no such precious ingredients in the border town. What they can do is to clean up these livestock so that Mr. Li can't lose his appetite when eating meat.
Chang Wuchang and Li Qiao walked out of the kitchen yard together. He led Li Qiao around the military camp so that Li Qiao could get familiar with the military camp.
He was also deeply touched by Li Qiao's words just now.
"Brother Li, he is worthy of being the only number one scholar in this dynasty who has won six yuan in a row. He speaks like a stickman. Moreover, it can be seen that what brother Li said just now is sincere."
He looked at Li Qiao like he looked at Jin Yuanbao. He had lived for most of his life and had met many people, but at this moment he couldn't help but sigh, how could Dasheng have such a good official!
"...Mr. Chang, you really don't need to praise me every word. What I just said is also true."
Li Qiao was also thick-skinned, but he couldn't stand Chang Wuchang's frequent compliments.
"What I said is true."
Chang Wuchang said and went to pat Li Qiao's shoulder again, but before his iron palm fell on Li Qiao's shoulder, a soldier named Han who was following him couldn't help but said: "Sir, you are very strong. , stop slapping Mr. Li, you just grabbed Mr. Li's shoulders in excitement, and I'm worried that Mr. Li's shoulders will be bruised by now."
Mr. Li is a scholar with delicate skin and tender flesh, how can he withstand the iron sand palm of his master!
A good official like Mr. Li deserves the gentlest treatment in the world. Just now, when he listened to Mr. Li's words, he was so moved that his nose became sore.
As soon as these words came out, Chang Wuchang's eyes widened again. He frowned and recalled carefully, and couldn't help but let out an ouch, his face full of annoyance.
He really grabbed Brother Li's shoulder just now!
"Brother Li, are you okay? Come on, let's go find the doctor and let him take a good look at you and give you some medicine."
He pointed to the patient room and said.
"It's okay. It only hurts a little, don't worry."
Li Qiao immediately waved his hand and refused: "I'm not that squeamish. Before I studied for the imperial examination, I did a lot of work every day."
"Is everything okay?" Chang Wuchang was a little worried.
"It's really okay! If something really happens, you don't need to tell me, I will go find the doctor." Li Qiao looked sincere.
Chang Wuchang believed what he said. However, Chang Wuchang was still very upset: "Brother Li, I am a person who strikes lightly when I get excited. If I do this again in the future, you must remind me."
"Don't worry, I won't be polite to you." Li Qiao agreed with a smile.
Chang Wuchang also exclaimed, and couldn't help but praise again: "Brother Li has such a good temper! Moreover, Brother Li is really a genius. He has passed five levels and killed six generals in just a few years of studying, and he won the number one scholar in one fell swoop. .I admire you always!"
Li Qiao: "..."
He smiled slightly, and when he saw a small group of patrolling soldiers approaching, he said directly: "There should be someone training on the school grounds at the moment, right? Let's go and take a look."
"no problem!"
Chang Wuchang laughed and changed the topic: "Speaking of the training of the soldiers, I have to thank you, Brother Li."
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Li Qiao was confused and stared at Chang Wuchang with wide eyes.
"Hey, it's the physical training method that Brother Li gave to His Majesty, such as running back and forth, cross-country with heavy loads, climbing over obstacles, etc. I used it to train the soldiers under my command, and everyone's strength has improved a lot."
"Fighting against fierce barbarians, there is nothing to worry about. So I have to thank Brother Li."
Chang Wuchang explained with a smile.
Li Qiao: "..."
Yes, Chang Wuchang has entered the boasting mode.
Then he also enters the praise mode... No, if he feels comfortable praising Chang Wuchang, then Chang Wuchang will definitely praise him more frequently.
That’s all.
Let him bear with it.
Praise can easily make people proud. Fortunately, he brought Li Man and several people with him on this trip. He was at a loss, but Qian was benefited.
I stayed on the school grounds with Chang Wuchang for almost an hour, and it was noon.
The first batch of vermicelli stew was ready in the kitchen, and Chang Wuchang invited Li Qiao to his office for a few drinks.
Li Qiao waved his hand and refused, letting the soldiers eat first. He was not in a hurry.
He is not in a hurry, and Chang Wichang is naturally not in a hurry either.
But Battalion Commander Zhang was in a hurry. The meat he carefully stewed was given to an ordinary soldier by Mr. Li!
Wow, Master Li is really a Bodhisattva!
Chang Wuchang did not build a special canteen. He asked people to build a few sheds in the kitchen yard. It was enough to cover the scorching sun and rain without delaying the soldiers' meals.
However, it was winter and the shed was of little use, so ordinary soldiers squatted in the yard with bowls in hand to eat.
Everyone’s big pottery bowls are filled with vermicelli stew. Of course, it can also be called vermicelli stew.
The portions of vermicelli, meat, and wild vegetables and cabbage are the same. There are not more vegetables and less meat. There is a layer of oily flowers floating in everyone's bowl, and the aroma goes straight to the nose.
Therefore, even if it is multi-grain pancakes today, everyone still eats them with a smile on their face.
Li Qiao has good ears and can hear the discussion in the whole yard.
Almost everyone was sighing at the deliciousness of the vermicelli, which was delicate and fragrant. Taking a sip with chopsticks, the taste was really amazing.
No wonder it’s so expensive!
I want to thank Mr. Li for his kindness and generosity!
Of course, what these soldiers love most is meat.
There is pork, mutton, and chicken in the pot. Each piece is cut into even sizes. There are lean meat and fatty meat. Each soldier can choose according to his own preference. Everyone can get three large bowls of stew. Although it is limited, Because the big pottery bowl was big enough, every soldier could eat well.
