When the seeds of doubt appear, they can never be eliminated.
Zhu Yuanzhang recalled Su Jing's previous operations and tried to confirm that Su Jing had figured out his and Zhu Biao's identities.
But unfortunately, Lao Zhu couldn't convince himself.
Because the things Su Jing did before were too bold!
Several times, Lao Zhu almost failed to suppress the murderous intention in his heart.
Unless Su Jing was dying, he would definitely not know.
However, Lao Zhu's suspicion is hard to get rid of.
"No, I have to find a way!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said to himself.
Queen Ma immediately said: "Chongba, please calm down. What can you think of?"
"Think carefully, whether Mr. Su knows Biao'er's identity or not, what he is doing now is good for Biao'er and beneficial to Daming."
"You doubt these talented people all the time. Aren't you afraid that they will become disloyal?"
Only Queen Ma dared to say this.
If it were anyone else who was angry with Lao Zhu, he would have killed them all.
So, behind every successful man, there is usually a good wife.
Empress Ma's help to Zhu Yuanzhang was definitely no less than that of those civil servants and generals, but her contribution was not so obvious.
"Sister, I know, I just thought it was coming out."
Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry, but explained to Queen Ma.
Zhu Yuanzhang has always been grateful and infinitely tolerant to his Queen Ma, whom he has been married to since he was young.
Empress Ma glared at him and said, "Okay then, let Biao'er ask how to resolve the issue of tax exemption for officials and gentry."
"Yes, the girl is right."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and smiled.
at the same time.
In the back kitchen of Jinling Hotel, Zhu Biao was preparing Su Jing.
Of course, there was a group of chefs who also stood behind Su Jing respectfully, watching Su Jing operate.
The faces of these uncle-level chefs did not show any displeasure at all, but on the contrary, they were very excited.
Of course, this is not because Su Jing is their boss, but because the dishes Su Jing cooks are novel and delicious.
In the field of chefs, craftsmanship is the only criterion.
In a shiny black pot, rapeseed oil was poured directly into it, and within minutes it was already the standard of wide oil.
The fire continuously heats the iron pot, which in turn conducts the heat to the wide oil.
Su Jing looked at the oil pan, stretched out her hand to explore the oil surface, and felt the change in temperature.
"Niu Yi, give me the sweet potato."
When the oil temperature reached, Su Jing immediately stretched out her hand and said.
"Yes, Master Su."
Zhu Biao directly handed Su Jing the sweet potatoes that had been cut into pieces, soaked in water to remove the starch and dried.
Bah!
Su Jing put the sweet potatoes cut into pieces directly into the pot with 60% oil temperature, and the oil surface began to roll and boil.
When the sweet potatoes were slightly set, Su Jing gently pushed them with a pick to separate the sweet potato pieces that were stuck together.
Time passed slowly, and the movement in the pot gradually stabilized.
Su Jing's eyes were fixed on the oil pan, and when the sweet potato pieces were slightly yellow on the outside, they took them out.
Then pour the pot of hot oil back into the oil bucket, leaving a little base oil.
"sugar."
Su Jing said again.
Niu Yi immediately handed over a bowl of white sugar. To be precise, it was yellow and red brown sugar.
Su Jing continued to stir-fry the brown sugar with a frying spoon. Soon the brown sugar melted and big bubbles appeared.
"Lower the fire."
Su Jing gave the order, and the firepower on the stove side was immediately reduced.
All the brown sugar melts, the bubbles become smaller, and the color continues to deepen until it turns golden brown.
Su Jing continued to stir with a frying spoon until the golden syrup became somewhat viscous and the bubbles began to disappear.
He threw in the previously fried sweet potato pieces and stir-fried them so that every piece of sweet potato was evenly coated with the golden sugar liquid.
Finally, take it out of the pan and plate it.
"Okay, this plate of shredded sweet potatoes is done!"
Su Jing looked at the shredded sweet potato in front of her, feeling quite satisfied.
At least in appearance, it was 90% similar to what I had eaten before.
It's still because of the sugar, there are a lot of impurities.
"Come and have a taste."
Su Jing waved her hand, and the eager chefs immediately rushed over.
Niu Yi also had quick eyesight and quickly grabbed a piece.
"tasty!"
"Boss, this is great!"
"Boss, I'm so convinced!"
"Any more?"
"Damn it, I've finished eating it!"
To say it is really delicious is actually not that exaggerated. It’s just that Su Jing used so much sugar. For the ancients in the early Ming Dynasty, sugar was a luxury product.
Sweet, that is the feeling of happiness.
Therefore, even the plates and pots were not left alone and were kept clean.
Su Jing didn't stay in the kitchen for long. After setting a high price, she left.
On the street, Su Jing and Zhu Biao were strolling casually.
"Master Su, this shredded sweet potato is really delicious."
Zhu Biao smacked his lips and said, "It's a pity that too much sugar is used. Ordinary people may not be able to afford it."
You must know that white sugar was introduced to China in the Song Dynasty, and the ancient methods of making white sugar were mainly based on sugar cane.
Sugar cane cannot be grown everywhere, so the sugar production is naturally not large, and the price naturally goes up.
For ordinary people in ancient times, it was more cost-effective to buy sweet fruits than eating shredded sweet potatoes.
“There’s always a time when you can afford it.”
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and said, he always felt that as a student, he was a little too worried about the country and the people.
Although it's not a bad thing, it's not good to put such a heavy burden on yourself at such a young age.
"Well, students believe what Master Su said!"
Zhu Biao nodded and answered seriously.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Although I can't beat the price of this caramelized sweet potato for the time being, I'm still a little sure about the caramel."
Sweet potatoes can make sugar. In fact, not only sweet potatoes, but also many crops with high starch content can make sugar.
Of course, what is made is not white sugar, but caramel, which cannot be used to make carrots.
But crops with high starch content are generally grains.
And now in the early Ming Dynasty, the food produced by the common people must be given priority to filling their stomachs.
After all, we had just experienced a war, so we would definitely have to store the extra food.
But it’s different with sweet potatoes.
When Zhu Biao heard Su Jing's words, he looked solemn and said: "Master Su, if the price of the candy drops, what will happen to the ordinary people selling candy?"
Studying with Su Jing in Lishui County, Zhu Biao was immersed in participating in people's lives, or survival.
There are still people involved in the candy business.
If Su Jing really produces caramel in large quantities, those who sell candy will be squeezed out of their living space.
They may be relying on a meager income to support their families.
"That's right, Niu Yi, you now know how to think about problems from multiple perspectives."
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao with a smile.
Zhu Biao said modestly: "Teacher Su teaches well, and the students just apply what they have learned."
Su Jing didn't hold back and said directly: "It's just that your view is still not comprehensive enough."
(End of chapter)
