noon.
Cuibo Restaurant in the county seat.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, not all hotels could be called restaurants.
The first point is to have the right to brew wine.
The second is the scale. There is no shortage of flowers, wine, tea, food and accommodation.
If it fails to meet the above two standards, it can only be called a foot shop.
Cuibo Restaurant is the only restaurant in Linzi County. It was run by the Zheng family earlier. Later, the Zheng family was exterminated, so it naturally became a family property in Changzhi County.
In the largest private room on the third floor, people are drinking wine and drinking wine, and their red sleeves are fragrant.
Four beautiful women, dressed in silk and silk gauze, two women serve as companions and pour wine, and the two women sing and dance.
Changzhixian was sitting at the bottom and was introducing the dishes enthusiastically: "Liu Tongpan, let's try this fish dumpling. This fish is a red-scaled fish from the mountain stream. The meat is delicious and sweet. It takes three years to grow into a chopstick length. Time, one fish only takes a small piece of the joint between the fish's back and belly. This plate of fish breasts requires thirty red-scaled fish."
Hearing this, Liu Mi sighed slightly and said sadly: "Since this fish is in the mountain stream, it must be extremely difficult to catch it. In order to satisfy our appetite, we should waste money and harm the people. It is really inappropriate for us scholars. Keep Mr. Hengqu’s four words in mind, report them to the king, and bring peace to the people, so that you can live up to more than ten years of hard study.”
"Liu Tong's judgment is every step of the way. The official has learned a lesson!"
Chang Zhixian put down his chopsticks, dusted off his court clothes, and bowed solemnly.
The solemn expression and the sincerity of his words can be called a model.
A trace of satisfaction flashed in Liu Mi's eyes, and he thought to himself that Chang Yukun is indeed a talent that can be made.
It's a pity that if he hadn't offended Xianggong Cai, he would have really wanted to take him under his tutelage and train him as one of his own.
Although Cai Jing has resigned as prime minister, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the official family always intends to revive.
I believe it won't be long before he returns to the cabinet and rules the world.
Besides, his son Cai You is still in the court.
Although it is said that the father and son turned against each other, who knows whether it is true or not, and it is impossible to say that the father and son are singing together in a big drama.
"That's all, since it's your intention, I'll give it a try."
Liu Mi said, picked up the chopsticks and took a small piece.
I saw that the fish breasts were cut as thin as cicada wings and crystal clear. Each piece is exactly the same size, thickness, and shape, without any difference.
Putting it into his mouth, Liu Mi closed his eyes and chewed it carefully.
After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing this, Chang Zhixian asked: "How?"
"Although the umami flavor is not as rich as pufferfish, the sweetness is even better, and it also has a bit of mountain and wild flavor."
After Liu Mi made a comment, he picked up another piece, and then ordered to the woman beside him: "Go to the kitchen downstairs and ask the cook to prepare a sauce. Take three qian of soy sauce, five drops of sesame oil, and a pinch of salt powder. , a little shredded ginger, and finally top with ten drops of good rice wine.”
"Remember, you must use good rice wine, don't give me inferior rice wine."
"It's from the slave family province."
The woman pursed her lips and smiled, then twisted her slim waist and walked out the door.
Not long after, the woman came back with a small cup of sauce.
Liu Mi greeted: "Come on, Bo Qiong, try my sauce."
Boqiong is the synonym for Changzhi County, which means Yukun. Kun means great merit and virtue, and Qiong means jade.
Liu Mi's move was to express his closeness.
Chang Zhixian picked up a piece of fish meat with his chopsticks and was about to dip it in the sauce when he heard Liu Mi remind him: "Don't dip it too much, just a little. The sauce is a supplement. If there is too much, it will take over the main dish." Just like the prescription, only when the emperor, ministers and envoys are in their proper places can the disease and injury be cured."
"I didn't expect that this little sauce also contains the truth of the world. I admire you."
After complimenting him, Chang Zhixian dipped a little bit of the sauce into his mouth.
The next moment, his eyes lit up and he praised: "It's delicious, it's really delicious. The sauce makes the fish even more delicious and sweet. Unexpectedly, Liu Tongpan is a gourmet among them. If Mr. Dongpo is reincarnated, he will surely He will introduce Liu Tong as his confidant."
This is not a compliment, Liu Mi's sauce really makes the fish breasts more delicious.
"Haha, Bo Qiong doesn't know something. My sauce was improved by Mr. Dongpo."
Liu Mi was scratched, and felt extremely comfortable. The more he looked at Chang Yukun, the more pleasing he became.
Taking advantage of this momentum, Changzhi County toasted again and again, and took the opportunity to lead the topic to Su Shi.
For a while, the two were chatting happily and the atmosphere was harmonious.
Da da da!
At this time, bursts of horse hooves came from the window.
Changzhi County's heart trembled, Han Er is here!
I heard that Han Er once put iron shoes on his war horses, so the sound of the horses' hooves stepping on the bluestone was particularly clear.
As the sound of horse hooves got closer and closer, Liu Mi, who was distracted from the conversation, could not help but frown slightly, put down his chopsticks and took a look out the window.
At first glance, his face suddenly changed.
On the street below, a group of fully armed cavalry was approaching, followed by five hundred infantry.
Although the ordnance is backward, each soldier is impressive, marching in unison, and executing orders and prohibitions.
The leader was wearing a sky-blue brocade robe and a soft-footed turban on his head. He was tall, handsome, and looked very heroic.
Nearly forty cavalry, plus five hundred infantry, is already a considerable force.
Seeing Liu Mi's expression changed drastically, Chang Zhixian asked, "Why is Liu Tong judge like this?"
"Who is this?"
Liu Mi took a deep look at Chang Yukun and pointed under his finger.
Chang Zhixian raised his head, then stroked his beard and chuckled: "This is my son and nephew, his name is Han Zhen. Those soldiers are county archers and local braves."
Nephew?
Archer Xiangyong?
Liu Mi sneered in his heart, but now he was a swordsman and a fish, so he could only smile and echo: "I never thought that Bo Qiong was actually a skilled archer in the county and a brave warrior in the countryside. With training like this, I'm afraid he is no worse than the Western Army." .”
"Liu Tong is so impressed!"
"Since we are nephews, let's call him up and have a drink together."
Chang Zhixian nodded and said loudly out the window: "Han Zhen, Liu Tong of the Prefecture is here, why don't you come up and offer a toast."
Soon, a series of footsteps sounded.
Immediately afterwards, the door was pushed open, and Han Zhen strode in, followed by a group of soldiers.
Seeing this scene, Liu Mi's eyes flashed with panic.
It was only then that he realized that his visit to Linzi County was a bit reckless.
But the matter is so important that it doesn't work if you don't come in person.
Glancing at the group of soldiers, Chang Zhixian pretended to be angry and scolded: "You are so brave. How dare you bring these Qiuba up here? You are not afraid of bumping into Liu Tongpuan."
"The magistrate calmed down his anger. Han Zhen heard that Liu Tongfan was coming, so he prepared some specialties."
After Han Zhen finished speaking, he gestured behind him.
The next moment, soldiers walked into the room carrying wooden boxes.
The moment he saw the four large wooden boxes, Liu Mi couldn't help but his eyes lit up. Just by looking at the laborious appearance of these soldiers, he knew how heavy the wooden boxes were.
So he chuckled and said, "It's rare for a junior to have such intentions. Why should Bo Qiong be harsh?"
When the soldier put down the wooden box, Han Zhen ordered: "Wait and step back, and guard outside the door. Don't let any little ones in."
"You can go down later."
Chang Zhixian waved his hand, and the four women stood up one after another.
As the soldier and the woman left, there were only three of them left in the entire box.
Han Zhen stepped forward and sat across from Changzhi County. He poured a glass of wine by himself, then picked up his chopsticks, picked up a stick of vinegar and put it into his mouth.
Well, it tastes good.
As expected of a chef in a restaurant, in comparison, Chef Shen at home pales in comparison.
As for the plate of fish and dumplings, Han Zhen didn't even look at it.
Liu Mi and Chang Zhixian remained silent and watched him eat.
After tasting all the dishes on the table, Han Zhen picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Putting down his wine glass, he slowly said: "Liu Tongpan, I have long admired your name!"
"That's quite courageous."
Liu Mi snorted softly and looked at him sharply: "Aren't you afraid that the state government will send troops to suppress you?"
Han Zhen smiled slightly: "The bustling world is all for profit. The bustling world is all for profit. No matter whether they are bandits or courtiers, they are nothing more than fame and fortune. May I ask why Liu Tongpan is here?"
Liu Mi narrowed his eyes slightly and replied: "Of course it's for fame and fortune!"
Hearing this, Han Zhen took out two small wooden boxes from his arms and handed them to Liu Mi's desk: "Since I am here for fame and fortune, I have a business that I would like to discuss with Liu Tong."
"Business?"
Liu Mi frowned slightly, picked up a wooden box and opened it.
Seeing that the wooden box contained snow-white frost foam, I couldn't help but look at the two of them doubtfully.
"Liu Tongpuan will know it once he tastes it." Chang Zhixian gently stroked his beard and gestured.
After hesitating for a moment, Liu Mi picked up the chopsticks, dipped some into his mouth.
The next moment, his eyes widened suddenly.
Then, he opened another wooden box and tasted it.
It’s actually white sugar and refined salt!
For a moment, a trace of greed flashed in Liu Mi's heart.
He knew the profits of these two things very well. If he could master the secret recipe, he could earn millions of dollars.
But soon, he dispelled the greed in his heart.
Just because of the more than 500 soldiers outside the window...
This is the reason why Han Zhen brought his soldiers here. At the beginning, Changzhi County had even thought of taking it all for himself, and he did not believe that Liu Mi could not afford to be greedy.
The meaning expressed by Han Zhen is very obvious, either harmony will lead to wealth, and everyone will make money.
Either break it up and kill you for causing his motherfucker rebellion.
Is this still a choice?
Putting down the wooden box, Liu Mi tried hard to control the excitement in his heart and said in a deep voice: "What kind of regulations?"
Tapping his fingers lightly on the table, Han Zhen mused: "Liu Tongpuan and Zhao Zhizhou are responsible for protecting the business and opening up channels. It would be great if they can help solve some raw material problems. You don't need to worry about the rest. "
Liu Mi asked: "How much do I get?"
Han Zhen replied: "Currently, the channels have not been expanded, so the output is not high. Liu Tongpuan and Zhao Zhizhou can get 50,000 yuan every month!"
Goulon!
Even though Liu Mi was well-informed, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva when he heard this number.
You know, he and Zhao Ting took advantage of the collection of Ding's money to collect money in the county. After working hard for a while, they made more than 100,000 yuan.
The key is that this is still a one-shot deal, which is fishing in a dry lake and has a profound impact on one's official reputation.
As for the current business, I don't have to do anything every month, and I can earn 50,000 yuan just by lying down.
Moreover, according to Han Zhen's words, when production increases in the future, the money allocated to him will be even more.
After a moment of silence, Liu Mi shook his head and spoke word by word.
"Fifty thousand guan is too little, we need to pay more!"
(End of chapter)
