Rebirth of Tang Dynasty as a dad

Li Ji secretly thought in his heart, since this is the point, and Lao Cheng's children are also involved, everyone will pay attention now, so it's better to clarify the matter.

"It's like this. Yesterday, Quanzi and Chumo got a kind of food called steamed buns on the street. The two children were interested, and thought that this stuff could be used as dry food for the army's logistics, so they got it back and let me have a look. Not to mention, this It's really a good thing. If it can be used as military rations, it will definitely be more than ten times better than bread.

It's a pity that this steamed bun was invented by a countryman, who is not in Chang'an, and the matter is urgent, so I sent two children to find that person to buy this recipe. "

Cheng Yaojin listened clearly from behind, and his brains turned very fast, he thought that this old cow has a good nose and is interesting enough, and he will not forget to share the credit with his son, this kind of thing is definitely not something that kid can think of doing.

"Hey, Your Majesty Huiyan, old Cheng, I just want to have a drink with this guy." Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.

Li Er cursed with a smile, then turned to Li Ji and asked, "What kind of good thing can be more than ten times better than bread? But there are finished products, I'll take a look at them too.

The two children Zhen'er and Chumo are really promising, and they know that they are worried about the country. Yes, I think, when they come back from their work, they can join the army and serve as school lieutenants first. "

The two saluted and thanked each other, and the others looked enviously, saying that they were lucky, and that good things happened to them.

Li Ji sent someone back to fetch the remaining steamed buns, and Li Er was full of praise when he saw it, and said that no matter how much it cost this time, it was all considered as official expenses of the imperial court, and there was also a reward for the two children.

After coming down to court, Li Er immediately came to the Lizheng Hall to visit his queen, and the emperor, who was in a good mood, talked about the affairs of the court, "Guanyin maidservant, there are so many talents in this country, today I got a good job The food comes from the people, and I have asked the imperial dining room to heat it up, so you can try it later?"

"Hehe, since ancient times, it is true that there are many hermits among the common people, congratulations, Your Majesty.

The concubine has been with His Majesty for many years, and her mother has been honored and favored by the world, and she has tasted all the delicacies in the world. Now time is running out, and I don't care about this appetite anymore. Why should Your Majesty bother about the concubine? "

One sentence made Li Er feel desolate. The person in front of him was not only the queen, but also his first wife, and his true love. How could he be willing to let her leave before she got old?She is only 36 years old!

Li Er personally took a plate of white flour steamed buns brought by the waiter, put it on the table, took one with his own hands and put it in the Queen's palm, "Don't worry, I have everything, I will never let you go."

After speaking, he turned around and left with big strides, his eyes were moist but he was holding on to the tears tightly, and when he came out of the Lizheng Hall, Li Er shouted: "Come here, offer a reward to the world again, call famous doctors, and find out the place of the Taoist priest Sun Simiao. What happened to the side, regardless of success or failure, please ask Daoist Sun to come back immediately."

After Li Er left, the princess slowly came out from the bedroom at the back, and Empress Changsun sighed: "Are you still blaming him? No matter what, he is the father who loves you the most, but you also know that he can Admit your mistakes to your courtiers, but you will never admit your mistakes to your children. Why do you have to do this?"

"My daughter doesn't dare to complain. Now my daughter just wants to take care of her mother so that you can recover and live a long life."

"Hehe, silly boy, wouldn't he become an old monster if he really lived to be a hundred years old? But I have been making a wish, I wish I could stay alive to accompany you for a while longer." The queen said lovingly, taking her daughter's hand.

"Mother!" the princess cried out, hugging her mother and weeping.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it, this is the fresh food that your father got by chance today. It is said that there are only a few in Chang'an, and I am reluctant to eat it. I brought it here. You have to taste it. The queen's teeth are not good. Well, these are not edible."

The princess wiped away her tears, and shared one with the queen, but she couldn't swallow half of the steamed bun after two mouthfuls. She felt sad in her heart. Since she was a child, the pancakes she ate were filled with meat. , but my youngest daughter is already three years old. She has only eaten thick wild vegetable cakes since she was a child, and she still eats them with great relish. She can't even eat this kind of simple steamed buns. My mother is really not a good mother.

The queen watched her daughter cry while eating, thinking it was because of her illness, and sighed that her daughter was filial, but she didn't know that her daughter was also sad for her own child.

Luoxia Town is located [-] miles east of Chang'an City. It is under the jurisdiction of Zheng County under the jurisdiction of Huazhou. Luoxia Town is located [-] miles south of Zheng County. Because it is separated from the county by a mountain depression, the traffic is very inconvenient , this place also belongs to the backcountry that is about to be forgotten by the county.

But on this day, Lao Lizheng of the town brought a person dressed as an official to Yunlai Inn. The reason why he recognized this person was an official because his clothes were made of silk and satin, and technology was underdeveloped in the Tang Dynasty. , the handicraft industry is also relatively backward, most of the common people wear coarse linen clothes, and only the wealthy can afford silk and satin, but even the rich and noble of the big merchants have strict etiquette rules for dressing, and they cannot exceed their status.

But this official is different. Official uniforms are distributed by the imperial court, and officials belong to the facade of the imperial court. Only a set of clothes made of silk and satin can look decent.

"Business Manager Du, are you busy? Hurry up and greet us. The Prime Minister of Zheng County, Wang County, has come to Luoxia Town. I'm overjoyed to see your steamed bun business after roll call." Lao Li was shouting loudly and entered the inn.

Du Shaoqing didn't need to go out to know that this was the backer that Huang Shengcai said before. His brother-in-law, the county magistrate, didn't expect to invite him three days later. It seemed that Huang Shengcai might not be welcomed by others.

"I don't know why the county magistrate came to find me?"

The county magistrate surnamed Wang came to the inn, as if he was inspecting, led him from the inside, and looked at the Yunlai inn inside and out, which made Du Shaoqing very puzzled, what kind of garlic is this guy packing?Can you learn how to make steamed buns after reading it once?

But then the county magistrate's words made Du Shaoqing frowned, "I heard that there is a kind of delicious food called steamed buns in Luoxia Town, so of course I want to take a look.

Shopkeeper Du, steamed buns are superior to noodles, and are greatly beneficial to people's livelihood, so the county government decided to promote the whole county. Today, I came here to ask you for the method of making steamed buns. "

Chapter 12 The Inn Oolong Incident

Um?Not only was Du Shaoqing frowning, but Lao Lizheng next to him was also a little puzzled. Steamed buns are the secret recipe of the Du family, and the county magistrate just opened his mouth to ask for it?Not quite in line with the rules.

"I'm sorry, the method of making steamed buns is a secret recipe handed down from my family's Du family, so I have no comment."

"Oh? Do you dare to resist the county government's order? You have delayed the county government's plan, and you are going to face a lawsuit and go to jail!" The county magistrate broke out on the spot.

At this time, many people poured into the Yunlai Inn, watching the confrontation between the county magistrate and Du Shaoqing.

"Don't put such a big hat on me. Although I have little talent and learning, I have studied for two years. It seems that the laws of the Tang Dynasty have not allowed the government to rob other people's secret recipes. How is the county magistrate's threat different from that of stealing?"

You are bold!

Seeing that the county magistrate was about to lose his temper, Lao Li hurriedly persuaded him, "Don't be angry with the magistrate, young people are ignorant, I'll persuade him.

Shopkeeper Du, being able to spread the steamed buns throughout the county and even the whole country is a great thing for Guangzong Yaozu, what do you do?"

"Don't dare to destroy the foundation of our ancestors! If the county magistrate wants to use his power to seize the secret recipe, it will definitely not work. Even if it comes to Chang'an, our Du family will not accept it."

Seeing that Du Shaoqing was so tough, the county magistrate snorted coldly: "Okay, I hope you don't regret it, just wait, someone will come to you again, and then you will beg for the secret recipe."

After finishing speaking, the county magistrate walked away, and Lao Lizheng was innocent. Huang Shengcai asked the county magistrate to bully Yunlai inn, but the inn's nerds were stubborn, and it seemed that they were going to suffer.

Du Shaoqing dismissed it with disdain. Can the county magistrate cover everything that everyone in Luoxia Town knows?

He didn't know that Wang Xiancheng didn't expect to succeed at all. He turned around, accompanied by Huang Shengcai, and came to the home of Mr. Tian in Luoxia Town. Threatening the Du family to submit.

While the two were discussing business with Mr. Tian, ​​another guest came to the Yunlai Inn, none other than Li Zhen and Cheng Chumo brothers from Chang'an.

"Xiaozhen, this Luoxia Town is really remote. Look at the poor people. No wonder I haven't heard of it before. It turns out that it's a place where birds don't shit. Is there really a treasure in this place?" Cheng Chumo questioned.

"I just inquired about it, and the steamed buns did come from here, let's go, the Yunlai Inn is in front of us, just ask.

You see, the business at that stall is the best along the way, and what people hold in their hands are steamed buns?Haha, Chu Mo, I found it. "

The two happily drove their horses to the entrance of the inn. Cheng Chumo got off his horse carelessly and came to the steamed bun stand and shouted: "Ma'am, go and call your shopkeeper, we want to buy the recipe for your steamed buns!"

The sound was so loud and scary that the customers who sold steamed buns were so scared that they hid aside. The third aunt was shocked, why are there two troublemakers again?

"Who are you calling Auntie? I'm afraid you are not younger than me, so call me Auntie? I am the shopkeeper and I don't sell steamed bun recipes. Go away and don't delay our business."

Hey, you, Cheng Chumo, are about to have a fit, but Li Zhen hastily pulled you away. Everyone is here to handle business, and this is not Chang'an, nor are we bullying dudes.

The key is that Cheng Chumo's attire is a bit bluffing, but he is less than 20 years old but has a big beard on his face. Under the slovenly appearance, he does look a little old.

"Auntie, we came here from Chang'an, can we meet your shopkeeper? We need to discuss whether it will be successful or not!" Li Zhen stepped forward and saluted.

The third aunt looked at the two people's attire, they were dressed in silk and satin, she didn't look like a poor person, she thought that she was a poor man and a woman, she might not be able to offend the other person, she pointed inside, "The shopkeeper is inside, you go find it yourself. "

The two came to the back house of the inn, "Dare to ask, but shopkeeper Du is in person? We are from Chang'an, we want to"

Before Li Zhen finished speaking, Du Shaoqing smiled slightly and interrupted: "You want the secret recipe of steamed buns, don't you?"

Um?This person is so easy to talk to?The two were taken aback, Cheng Chumo said carelessly: "That's right, it's the secret recipe, please make a price!"

Du Shaoqing looked the two of them up and down, then rubbed his chin and joked: "Hehe, I can't tell, this Wang Xiancheng really worked hard, not to mention finding two extras, and even dressed up in silk and satin, Like a rich or expensive look.