Not only is the price of food rising, but cabbage, eggs, pork, chicken, mutton, etc. are also rising in price. If Ye Mingsheng only relies on the little money given by the court, In terms of salary and food, it is probably too tight to make ends meet.
Even a seventh-grade military officer like him who eats royal food is like this. Can you imagine how miserable the lives of ordinary people in Luo'an City are?
Walking on the streets of Luo'an, Ye Mingsheng could clearly notice that the number of ragged beggars on the road was twice as many as before he left for the palace!
There is no doubt that the chaos of this world has been revealed...
Seeing such a scene undoubtedly made Ye Mingsheng more eager for military power. In these troubled times, etiquette and music have collapsed, and morals have been corrupted. Big fists are the last word. No matter how much money and land you have, you are just a big fat sheep. Not only If you can't defend it, it may cause disaster at any time. Only with military power in hand, you don't have to look at people's faces!
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In the evening, after the explanation was given and the people around him were waiting in the yard, he dressed in a black robe and went to Zuixiangju for the banquet. Maybe it was because he went a little early. The dancer in Zuixiangju We haven't performed on stage yet, and although there are quite a few diners in Zuixiangju, they don't have the same overflowing feeling as in the past.
After all, Ye Mingsheng was here to do business, not really to drink, eat, relax and have fun, so he didn't pay much attention to the dancer, so he went directly to the private room, waiting for Qian Buli's arrival.
Qian Buli did not let Ye Mingsheng wait for too long. He came to the private room on the recommendation of the waiter.
"I'm really sorry for keeping Brother Ye waiting so long!" Seeing Ye Mingsheng waiting in the private room, Qian Qian, who was dressed in a green robe, said politely:
Ye Mingsheng waved his hand and said boldly: "Brother Qian came just in time, and I just arrived too!"
After some pleasantries and the guests and hosts were seated, Ye Mingsheng asked the waiter to bring up the menu. When he got the menu, Ye Mingsheng didn't look at it. He handed the menu to Qian Buju and said:
"I haven't been to this place a few times, so I don't know what's delicious here. I know you're a regular here, so just feel free to order!"
"I haven't been here a few times, Brother Ye, just order whatever you want!" Qian Buli declined politely:
Although Qian Buli was reserved, he was not too reserved after Ye Mingsheng's repeated requests. After a few polite words, he took the menu. This guy was really familiar with Zuixiangju, and he knew the menu as soon as he flipped through it. I ordered four dishes out of the blue.
Looking at the four dishes that Qian Buli ordered, three of them were made of ingredients, and only one of the braised pork dishes was a meat dish. Ye Mingsheng nodded secretly in his heart, knowing that Qian Buli was quite particular about this guy today, and he didn't get angry when he heard about his treat. Desperately ordering hard food to trick yourself...
Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng was ready to bleed. After Qian Buli finished ordering and closed the menu, he suddenly said: "We are adding a sturgeon, steamed, and a plate of fried belly. By the way, you guys." Give me two jars of the best Fenjiu in the shop!"
Hearing the things Ye Mingsheng added, the waiter immediately looked at Qian Buli with a questioning look. Seeing this, Ye Mingsheng smiled and cursed: "You bitch, I'm the host today!"
After saying that, Ye Mingsheng casually threw a penny over.
After receiving the reward, the waiter's originally droopy face suddenly brightened up. He smiled like a flower and immediately said respectfully:
"Okay! I'll go call the kitchen!"
When the waiter left, Qian Buli narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ye Mingsheng and said nonchalantly: "It seems that Brother Ye has made a fortune in the palace..."
I often come to this restaurant to eat, but I know that although Ye Mingsheng only ordered an extra fish, a plate of fried belly, and two jars of wine, what he asked for was not much.
However, Zuixiangju has a high consumption level. That sturgeon alone costs three taels of silver. This meal together will probably reach seven or eight taels of silver. Ye Mingsheng, the commander of the seventh-grade imperial army, is half Months of salary are just gone!
Ye Mingsheng has eaten at Zuixiangju before, and he knows the prices here very well. Although Ye Mingsheng is not a big deal, he is not reluctant to treat himself to such a meal here.
Therefore, since he was willing to spend such a large sum of money to treat himself to a meal here after returning from the palace, it seems that he was hugged in the palace!
Sensing the temptation in Qian Buli's words, Ye Mingsheng smiled slightly and said vaguely:
"Hey, brother Qian, don't you know about us? You can just make a living! Brother Qian, your place is the one where you sit on the golden mountain..."
Seeing that Ye Mingsheng did not deny it, there was a faint light flowing in Qian Buli's big eyes. The two looked at each other and smiled in perfect understanding.
Zuixiangju served the dishes very quickly. Ye Mingsheng and Qian Buli just chatted for a while, and then all the dishes were served.
After being polite again, the two grown men who were already seated and a little hungry started to move, pushing glasses and changing glasses.
After tasting all the dishes on the table and drinking a few sips of Fenjiu, Ye Mingsheng nodded with satisfaction. Although the price of Zuixiangju is very expensive, the food and wine are indeed worthy of the price. He is here today. The best meal I have ever had in this world.
The sturgeon is fresh and tender, with a faint fragrance. The belly is crispy and chewy without any peculiar smell. The sesame sauce is secretly made and has a moderate salty taste. The sesame taste is particularly mellow. Braised pork. It’s also good, with thin skin and tender meat, bright red color, and especially delicious...
Although the food is very good, what makes Ye Mingsheng most satisfied is the two jars of Fenjiu wine brought by Zuixiangju. It has a pure fragrance and a refreshing aftertaste. The Pearl Spring that Fang Mansion drank was inferior, but the price was only one-tenth of the Pearl Spring. When he thought of this, Ye Mingsheng wanted it, bought two jars, and went back to his small yard to taste it slowly.
After a while of drinking and drinking, and after enjoying the five dishes, Ye Mingsheng and Qian Buli both put down their chopsticks in unison when they were full.
They complimented each other again. After a few boasts, they saw that the preparations were in place. It was time to get down to business. Ye Mingsheng immediately pretended to be unintentional and said:
"I heard from my friends that Sir Shangguan Shofu plans to establish a new army in Liaoyang called Zhenwu Army? I guess Brother Qian must be very busy..."
