After leaving the Shannan East Road Building, turning around, a high platform stood up. The tower above was majestic and majestic. Xu Fu praised: "Zhaoming Terrace is known as the most scenic spot in Xiangyang City. It is really different. I have traveled to many places, but there is no place like this."
Gao Shi said yes.
The two stood under the Zhaoming stage and admired for a long time.
During the Tang Dynasty, Xiangyang was the capital of Shannan East Road, and Zhaoming Terrace was also renamed Shannan East Road Tower. This building has been damaged and repaired many times, and has gone through countless storms. After Wang Xiao hunted to Xiangyang, he renovated it and became a major scenic spot in the city.
Looking at the sky, Xu Fu said: "It's almost noon, and I'm a little hungry. Let's go eat some soup and rice. While walking on the road, I saw many shops in Xiangyang City, as many as Kaifeng Mansion back then. Let's go and see what's there. feature."
Gao Shi agreed, and the two walked north.
Cui Qing and his two followers followed slowly and unhurriedly.
Not far away, Xu Fu stopped and said to Cui Qing behind him: "Cui Tongzhi, what are the specialties in Xiangyang?"
Cui Qing said: "I would like to advise you that Xiangyang is located on the main road between the north and the south. It is the so-called southern boat and north horse place. Naturally, food from the north and south can be found here. If you want to say it is delicious, just depend on your own taste. If you want to talk about its characteristics, I really can't say it at the moment. .”
Xu Fu said: "In such a huge city, there is no delicacy that is known to both young and old?"
Cui Qing thought for a while and said: "Everyone, young and old, knows that, and there are quite a few of them. The ban on cattle was lifted a few months ago, and the price of beef dropped a lot. Everyone rushed to buy it. There is a new kind of beef." The noodles, the soup is rich and delicious, it’s a specialty in Xiangyang.”
Xu Fu said: "We have eaten beef noodles several times in Xiangyang for two days. No matter how delicious it is, we need to change the taste."
Cui Qing said: "Then let's change to rice noodles with mushrooms and chicken nuggets. The soup of this rice noodles is very delicious, the price is not expensive, and it is loved by the people."
"Okay, let's go eat these rice noodles." Xu Fu replied casually.
By the Song Dynasty, rice noodles had become very common and could be eaten in most places in the south. Wang Xiaolie improved the production method and used old rice instead of japonica rice, thus reducing the cost. And there are specialized workshops, and the production methods have begun to be standardized. Shiitake mushrooms are abundant in the mountains around Xiangyang and Nanyang. Used to cook with chicken nuggets, the soup is particularly delicious, and it is a perfect match with rice noodles.
Not far away, Cui Qing said: "Food like rice noodles is generally not available in big restaurants. They are all street shops. If the officials don't mind it, there is a canteen in front. The food in it is delicious and the most delicious."
Xu Fu said: "We have been walking around for the past two days, and we are about to take a look at the fireworks in Xiangyang. Commander, lead the way."
Cui Qing promised to take the lead. After walking not far, we arrived in front of an inner square. There is a gate in front, and there is a lot of people.
Cui Qing said to Xu Fu: "This is a canteen. Many workers from far and near eat here. There are too many people inside, so the officials should go slower."
Xu Fu agreed, and together with Gao Shize, he followed Cui Qing into the gate.
This place is different from ordinary streets in that there are sheds on it. However, part of the shed is glazed, so it is not dark. On both sides of the street are various small shops selling food, all with the same layout. There are no tables or chairs inside the facade, just a stall at the door. There are tables and stools on the street outside the door. Although the colors of the tables and stools are slightly different, they can be seen to be unified. Even the bowls used by diners are similar, with the four characters "Chengbei Canteen" written on them. The same goes for other chopsticks and spoons.
Xu Fu looked at it and said, "It's so weird here. It's not like other places where we do business."
Cui Qing said: "This is a canteen. It has many varieties and cheap prices. And because there are many customers, the food tastes good. This is specially set aside by the government for the convenience of the people. Doing business here, taxes are low, and he It’s different everywhere.”
Xu Fu nodded. I know where this place is, but I don’t know why the Xiangyang government did this.
After walking a few dozen steps, Cui Qing pointed to the shop next to him and said: "This is Zhenfusi's shop, where you can feel most at ease when eating. Everyone accepts the advice and sits down, allowing the officials to go and buy it. This place is different from other places." , there are no waiters, so the price is cheaper than other places.”
Xu Fu nodded. He and Gao Shize picked an empty seat and sat down together. Several of Cui Qing's men were standing around, neither far nor near.
Not long after, Cui Qing put two bowls of rice noodles on the table and invited the Xu family to eat. I went back to the store and ordered two dishes. Then he stood at the table and looked at the crowd on the street.
Xu Fu said: "Commander, why don't you sit down and have a bowl together? It's almost noon, so you should be hungry."
Cui Qing said: "I have been ordered to accompany you for these two days. How dare you sit down when you have responsibilities? You two officials, please use them with ease. This is what I do, so you don't have to be polite."
"If that's the case, we won't be polite." Cui Qing had been accompanying the two of them like this since yesterday. Xu Fu was used to it and didn't bother him much.
After Chen Yuyi helped the two of them, they proposed to take a walk around Xiangyang City in the next two days. Chen Yuyi had official duties, so he stopped accompanying them and sent Cui Qing instead.
Cui Qing is the leader of Wang Xiaolie's bodyguard, and is actually the commander of the Zhenfu Division's security forces. He looks inconspicuous, but he usually does things well and is kind to everyone. In fact, this position is very important. There are many things that others don't know. Everyone here at Wang Xiaolie, including Li Yanxian, Chen Qiudao, Wang Ruohai and Chen Yuyi, were all polite to Cui Qing.
Xu Fu was old in officialdom. After spending a day with Cui Qing, he knew that this person was not simple and lacked courtesy.
Not long after, I ate rice noodles. Cui Qing went to ask for tea again, so that Xu Fu and the two could rest with tea.
After drinking a few sips of tea, he saw the crowds of people on the street and the business of the surrounding shops was particularly good. Xu Fu couldn't help but said: "There is no other place as lively as here. They say that Xiangyang is prosperous, but after seeing it today, I realized that it is true. Void."
Cui Qing said: "It's not far from here. After leaving the south gate, there is the industrial zone in the south of Xiangyang. There are many factories. There are many businesses and factories nearby. The workers inside have to go out for a walk after work. Naturally prosperous.”
Xu Fu said: "In the past two days, I have heard from people that there is an industrial zone in Xiangyang. Wait, where is that place?"
Cui Qing said: "It is Xiangyang Prefecture that brings together the factories under its control to provide convenience and calls it an industrial zone. There are mountains to the south of Xiangyang City, and countless rivers merge into Xianghe River, which provides convenient water conservancy. Many factories were built there and utilized Hydraulic is the industrial area in the south of the city.”
Xu Fu nodded. But I can't figure out why. Where can a government-managed factory be opened? As long as taxes are raised, won’t it disappear? The factories are gathered together and the population is extremely dense. Isn't there a lot of trouble? What are the benefits of government? He said to Gao Shize: "Everything is fine. Let's go to the industrial area to take a look in the afternoon. How about that?"
