Looking at the iron shelves placed one after another within the camp, Zhou Ke's eyes almost turned into question marks.
Didn’t the prince say he wanted to barbecue? Why did you get these things again?
Compared with Zhou Ke, Li Zhi is more calm. Since the recipes of Daming Palace have basically been replaced by those of Donggong, at least in terms of eating, he can be said to be very relieved about Li Xian.
Whatever it is, it's bound to be delicious.
After directing the soldiers to set up the barbecue grill, and then ordering the eunuchs to deliver charcoal, bamboo sticks, and charcoal, a group of Qianniu Guard soldiers, led by the Qian Niu Guard deputy general, separated the saint's family from the ministers.
Cheng Wuting and others were not surprised by such a scene, especially when they saw the knives placed on the strange-looking shelf, they became even more calm.
Instructing the eunuch to light a fire, Li Xian walked to his barbecue grill and introduced: "This kind of thing is called a barbecue grill. Although Gu suggested that everyone follow the example of the sages and grill meat directly over the fire, it would be unavoidable for me and others to grill meat around the fire together. It’s too unsightly, and the heat is hard to control.”
"It's different with this barbecue grill. The charcoal fire burns under the iron mesh. When I grill the meat on top of the iron mesh, it won't get burnt easily. How to use it is up to you to figure it out on your own. I'm here to do it." here we go."
After saying that, Li Xian picked up a bunch of mutton that Li Xian had marinated himself and put it on the iron grid to bake.
The goat that Li Xian shot was regarded as a treasure by him, and everything from bleeding to pickling was done by others. As for baking, he didn't have much confidence, so he simply left it to his brother.
Most people who know how to eat are not too bad at cooking. I don’t know how Li Xian marinated the mutton. It smells very good even though he hasn’t sprinkled cumin and other seasonings.
Feeling that the heat was almost the same, Li Xian picked off a piece and stuffed it into his mouth.
When I took a bite, I felt that the fishy smell of the mutton did not have any impact. Without the addition of cumin, the meat was already very delicious.
He breathed a long sigh of relief, sprinkled the cumin and other seasonings on it, and then brought the first grilled skewer to Li Zhi.
Jiang Hao showed no expression and wanted to come up to try it, but was pulled aside by Li Zhi.
He reached out to take the iron pick and bit off a piece of mutton hard. Even Li Zhi, who was used to eating delicacies from mountains and seas, couldn't help but groan.
Stir-fried vegetables originated in the Song Dynasty. Although the Tang Dynasty also had some famous foods, more dishes were not so famous. The most common way of cooking is to throw food into a pot and cook it, and that's it. Although spices exist, spices such as star anise are still used as medicinal materials. As for other spices, they are all imported and extremely expensive.
After eating all the delicacies from the mountains and seas, there is still no way to compare with the "Manchu-Han banquet".
For example, at this moment, Li Zhi, as if he was eating mutton for the first time, ate an iron stick of meat in a few seconds.
After taking a sip of tea from the teacup, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It tastes good. I like it very much. Go and bake some for me."
"My son, take your orders."
After agreeing, Li Xiancai turned around, turned back, and said with cupped hands: "Father, your Majesty, this sheep was shot by the seventh brother himself. The seventh brother didn't think it was delicious when he roasted it, so he asked his ministers to do it for him. Father’s gift.”
"Um?"
Li Zhi gave Li Xian a strange look. To be honest, he was quite surprised that the prince spoke for his brother. Throughout the ages, anyone who becomes a prince is bound to, or rather has to, suppress his brothers.
Even he was restrained because of the late emperor's entrustment, otherwise...
However, his son chose a completely different path.
Is this kid stupid, or...
No, since he did not hesitate to kill the officials of the British Royal Palace, he was definitely not a fool and knew the stakes involved.
Then he still has the intention to protect his brother...
Winning over? Or do you think that since you are the prince, there will be no problems at all?
Smiling slightly, Li Zhi realized that he still didn't understand this Liuzi well enough!
Nodding, Li Zhi glanced around and saw Li Xian, who was clearly standing but seemed to be huddled up. He smiled as gently as possible: "Xian'er can gain something. It seems that he has also studied and practiced archery diligently." That’s all. Forget it, I’ll reward you with fifty pieces of brocade, and how about one horse?”
Li Xian took two steps forward, bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, sir."
Seeing that Li Xian had also received a reward, Li Xian turned around and continued to barbecue.
After verifying that there are no problems with the marinating, you can start grilling. Grilled mutton skewers, if you don't eat them with one hand in your left hand and one in the right hand, it won't always feel that way.
As for shouting "mutton skewers, mutton skewers~", forget it.
Just when he was about to let go and do it, who knew, he saw Zhou Ke face to face.
The old guy's eyes were fixed on several spices. When he saw the prince turning his head, he cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I made your highness laugh. I saw that the spices used by your highness are very special, and there are many kinds. I wonder if I can benefit." Give some to the old minister?"
It was rare that the old guy didn't come with eye drops, so Li Xian was naturally happy to get along with him: "Of course, you can take whatever you want."
Zhou Ke smiled and nodded, scooped some out with a spoon, put it on a small plate, turned around to leave, thought about it, and waved towards the outside of the circle.
Immediately, several of his guards brought a small deer.
"I don't dare to take His Highness's reward in vain, so let's take this deer as a return gift! I hope Your Highness will not refuse."
I gave away a spoonful of cumin powder, but got a deer. Although there is no shortage of prey in the camp, I still made a profit.
Li Xian nodded stiffly and watched Zhou Ke leave.
However, just after Zhou Ke left, Hao Chujun smiled and walked over with a plate and a large piece of beef that the guard had prepared.
Well, giving one away is a gift, giving two is also a gift, Li Xian simply agreed.
After the dam was blown up, the water flow could not be cut off for a while. With Zhou Ke and Hao Chujun taking the lead, it didn't take long for most of the courtiers to come over to mix the spices.
As for the prey, whether it was meat or prey, there was soon a pile beside the barbecue grill.
Looking at so many things, Li Xian was a little dazed for a while.
Although cumin is a good spice, it is still too unusual to exchange these for something.
There is no direct proportion between effort and reward. A small spoonful of cumin...
Suddenly, he figured it out.
Exchanging things is just a cover.
Autumn hunting Autumn hunting, the most important thing is the etiquette of giving gifts.
They were not so much exchanging spices as they were taking the opportunity to offer gifts.
As for the recipient of the gift, it was naturally him, the future emperor.
Although it is not as good as a gift to the emperor, there is no doubt that this is also a means of getting closer to each other!
