Shen Hao is already very familiar with Tang Qingyuan, Wang Jian, and Wang Yiming. Only Chen Sheng, although I have known him for a long time, has not been in contact with him much and is a bit unfamiliar.
However, Chen Sheng was sent to the commanding office by Jiang Cheng to follow Shen Hao closely. Jiang Cheng wanted to give Shen Hao face. In addition, he had always had a good impression of Chen Sheng. He knew that this man was a man of real ability, so he was willing to accept him. Then he called the other party to a small gathering.
Moving house is just a pretext, the main purpose is to get together for a drink and deepen some feelings. Many times personal relationships can make a lot of troubles easier.
Originally, Zhu Shou should have been called, but now that Zhu Shou was being watched, Shen Hao could not be too close to him, lest it affect the overall situation, so this move was limited to the interior of the Black Flag Camp Command Yamen.
Wang Yiming arrived later, a little later than Shen Hao when he returned home. After arriving, he was also called to the kitchen. However, compared to Wang Jian who knew a little more about everything in the kitchen, Wang Yiming was just a mere spectator. I can only help carry the plates, but I can't help at all. But even so, he refused to leave the kitchen, saying that he also wanted to learn cooking skills from Shen Hao.
Men in the Jingjiu Dynasty rarely cooked, especially at home. Take a professional chef like Li Erfu as an example. He basically doesn't cook at home. His wife does all the cooking. Even if the food his wife cooks is not as delicious as his, he won't do it.
Of course, there are also men who have to cook at home. For example, Shen Hao, and Feilong. That's right, people like Feilong also have to cook at home. Because his wife likes to eat the braised pork he makes, Feilong will go to the kitchen to make a portion for his wife whenever he has time, and his son can't even share a few pieces.
There are also some literati who regard food as an elegant pleasure and can cook, but the taste is not necessarily good.
Shen Hao has always been known as a "literary man". Firstly, several of his "works" have been widely circulated and received a good response. Secondly, someone in the literati circle in the imperial city helped him advocate. Together, his reputation in the literary circle has increased rather than declined.
However, Shen Hao also considered the words that Hu Tian mentioned before from the painter Qi Yongyu when he was cooking, but he had not yet thought of any suitable poems.
I can only think about it slowly in two days.
The last ones to come were Tang Qingyuan and Chen Sheng, who were relatively far away. They came hand in hand and drank tea in the lobby after giving congratulatory gifts. Later, Wang Yiming went to accompany them. The three of them have the most contact and familiarity with each other on weekdays. Compared to Wang Jian, who often flutters in secret, these three people can talk more easily.
When the food was ready at Xu's hour, Shen Hao came out of the kitchen with a smile and greeted everyone to the table.
There are not many dishes, and they are very homely. Even the appearance is plain and simple, but the aroma is not bad, and the portion is very generous. Coupled with a large jar of aged Wuliangye, this meal is definitely not perfunctory.
In fact, more than just being perfunctory, it is also very appropriate to say that it is a table of sincere meals carefully prepared.
Everyone, including Tang Qingyuan, was sitting upright on the chair, with their backs straight. My heart is also burning.
Before coming here, I thought that Mr. Shen's cooking was just a gimmick to show that he valued them, but he didn't expect that all the dishes on the table were actually cooked by Mr. Shen himself. The meaning is absolutely different.
"Haha, let's try my cooking skills. I haven't cooked for a long time. I don't know if I can still eat it. Try it!" Shen Hao said as he scooped a bowl of old duck soup for himself. This soup had been simmered for nearly two hours. The old duck had been stewed until it was soft, and the sour aroma was enticing. He drank a small bowl of it while he was in the kitchen. The taste was very stable.
Seeing Shen Hao move his chopsticks, the others started picking up the food with smiles. Wang Jian was even more diligent in refilling the glasses of wine for everyone present.
"Haha, Wang Jian is a very competent wine general. He will never let you have an empty glass in front of you." Tang Qingyuan is also an old acquaintance, so he can make fun of Wang Jian. The so-called wine general is actually the person who controls the drinking rhythm at the wine table, and is also responsible for pouring wine for the people present.
"Master Tang is joking. I will continue to be a wine general to make some contributions. After all, you know my drinking capacity is too bad. You drink, I pour the wine!" Wang Jian smiled humbly, he was the youngest here , with the lowest rank and position, and being able to share the same seat is entirely due to Master Shen's appreciation and Heishui's special status, so he has a very accurate view of his position and a very upright mentality.
"Wang Zongqi, can you give me this job? I'm afraid my drinking capacity is not as good as yours, right?" Wang Yiming, who is also a wine scumbag, said with a wry smile that he envied Wang Jian's "Jiu General" job.
Just kidding, Wang Jian didn't respond, he just laughed and didn't actually hand the wine jar to Wang Yiming. Now that they have made friends, how embarrassing will it be if Wang Yiming comes to pour wine for Wang Jian later? The Xuanqing Guards were very hierarchical, and Wang Jian didn't want to offend anyone just because of a joke.
"Okay, drink as much as you can and eat vegetables!"
During the meal, Shen Hao didn't say much, just chatting. The most talked about topic was Tang Qingyuan's question about what Shen Hao had experienced when he was with the army.
Except for Shen Hao, everyone here has never been in a battle, and they are all somewhat curious about what happens on the battlefield. At the same time, they have also heard that Lord Shen is doing well in the army, has made many meritorious deeds, and has personally participated in the front line. Brutal fighting.
Although the war in the south has not yet ended, and the merits of Shen Hao's establishment have not yet begun to be counted, there are rumors that Shen Hao may take another step forward with his military achievements this time.
Shen Hao naturally answered all questions. His previous experience in the military did allow him to see another side of the world. Cruelty and bravery, blood and fortitude. The irreconcilable contradictions between the two ethnic groups melted into each other during the war. Mud feud.
We talked about the encounter in Yuchi, the tragic war of attrition in Jianchuan, the offensive and defensive battles at Shimen, and the feelings after coming into contact with Shen Hao due to the tall image of the commander Zuo Yuliang in the army.
Finally, he also talked about the ferocity of the barbarians and Shen Hao's half-hearted views on the development of the subsequent battle.
Several people listened with great interest, and even the oldest Tang Qingyuan was attentive. He even lamented that it was a great regret in his life that he could not experience the battle in person.
Tang Qingyuan was like this, let alone Wang Jian and others? The most excited person was undoubtedly Chen Sheng. He followed Jiang Cheng all the way out of the army. He has a special feeling for the military. It's a pity that he is no longer in the army, so he naturally missed this battle. His regret was beyond words, and he drank several glasses of wine in a row.
"Sir, what is the thing that impressed you most about this time with the army?"
"The deepest impression?" Shen Hao thought for a moment and said, "When I saw the huge tomb of heroes and martyrs in Yuchi."
