Father-in-law Zhu Di, I am so happy to marry the disfigured princess

Chapter 136 Chapter 130 Five pressure cooker food!The trick of economics - the more frugal the poorer!
"This group of people is so extravagant."

"Surprisingly, such a large and luxurious transport ship is used to carry people on the waterway."

"There are more than a dozen guards and thugs. I don't know where they are. Do you want to check?"

On the deck, the two people rescued by Li Xiao and others last night were whispering.

Both of them were wearing silk and satin, and their appearance carried an official prestige, obviously they were not ordinary people.

The older one was named Lu Zhen. In the 19th year of Hongwu, Lu Zhen entered Taixue with the provincial examination.

At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Tai students to go out to check the fertility of the land in various counties and counties, so as to share the tribute equally.Lu Zhen was ordered to go to Liangzhe, and when he came back to report, he was very satisfied with the emperor's wishes, and was promoted to Shandong as an inspector.

Another young man, named Ji Gang, is the Deputy Qianhu of Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town.

He is one of the capable generals under Erhu, the commander of Jinyiwei.

This time he was ordered to investigate in Texas.

A few years ago, Ji Gang and Lu Zhen had worked together to investigate the fertility of the land, and they had a good relationship.

And Lu Zhen is currently serving as the inspector and secretary in Shandong Province, and his duties are somewhat similar to those of Jin Yiwei.

To rectify officials and evil, suppress rape and violence, settle prison lawsuits, avenge injustices and suppress injustices, so as to promote morality and clarify the administration of officials.

After coming here, Ji Gang found that things were difficult to handle.

Many things would be difficult to do without local officials, so he immediately went to the door in person, contacted Lu Zhen, and asked him to help investigate the case together.

Unexpectedly, the two boarded the boat and encountered a killer on the canal to Texas last night.

Reluctantly, the two of them jumped off the ship while taking advantage of the chaos, and the colleagues on that ship must have died.

The water in Texas is so deep that someone dared to directly intercept and kill the court officials. What's even more frightening is that their actions were exposed before they even started.

At this time, both of them became interested in Li Xiao and his party.

The daily expenses of these people are probably no less than 100 taels. Such a big boat can actually carry more than a dozen people and spend the money as water.

If such a rich man is not a wealthy businessman, he must be a family of officials, and there is also the possibility of corruption.

Ji Gang shook his head and said, "I don't think so. Listening to the accent, they are not from here. They should have come from Beiping, so there is no need to make extra trouble."

Lu Zhen nodded: "It makes sense. This trip to Texas, I'm afraid it will be a disaster, and I won't have the energy to investigate other incidents."

"The green hills outside the mountains, the buildings outside the buildings, there is nothing better than Dongpo pork!"

In the kitchen, Li Xiao changed into an apron.

Start making this first delicacy. Dongpo Pork!
"If you want to make this dish well, high-quality ingredients are the first step!"

Li Xiao turned into a chef, and began to teach Zhu Gaosui patiently.

With intermediate cooking skills, Li Xiao has countless orthodox recipes in his mind. The dish he is cooking now is a state banquet-level Dongpo pork recipe.

"Choose five flowers, three layers of five flowers, fat and thin."

Li Xiao picked out the best piece of top five flowers, cut off the leftovers, and cut them squarely.

Zhu Gaosui stood aside, silently writing down the steps.

This kid has a very good memory and has a photographic memory.

"Use a flame to burn off the hair on the skin of the meat, and then scrape it off with a knife until it is white. Put cold water into the pot and blanch it. This step is called shaping. The Dongpo meat produced in this way is firm and beautiful, with a good taste. "

Zhu Gaosui took a look, and sure enough, this big piece of pork belly became square, white and beautiful.

"Change the knife to a square of four centimeters."

After Li Xiao processed the meat, he put it aside for later use.

"Slice the ginger, and cut the green onion into white sections."

"Okay, now let's use the pressure cooker and put the sliced ​​ginger and scallions on the bottom."

Li Xiao took out the pressure cooker, Zhu Gaosui was slightly taken aback, what the hell is this?
"Brother-in-law, what kind of pot is this?"

"Pressure cooker."

"Pressure cooker?"

Zhu Gaosui stared at the pressure cooker, looked and looked, and asked again: "What's so special about this pressure cooker?"

Li Xiaodao: "Pressure cooker, this is my latest masterpiece. This pressure cooker is also called pressure cooker. Through the physical phenomenon that the boiling point of liquid will be raised under higher pressure, the water can reach a higher temperature without boiling, so as to speed up the cooking process." The efficiency of stewing food."

Zhu Gaosui was stunned, shook his head and said, "I don't understand."

Li Xiao explained: "You don't need to understand, you just need to know that it takes an hour to steam a bowl of ordinary rice, but with this pressure cooker, it only takes less than a quarter of an hour. Any ingredient can be cooked in a pressure cooker, and the speed is tripled above!"

hiss.
Hearing this, Zhu Gaosui gasped.

Although he doesn't touch Yang Chunshui with his five fingers, it doesn't mean he doesn't understand anything.

This is simply a magic tool. Improving the efficiency of cooking is very important for cooking while marching and fighting.

Time is money, time is life.

In times of war, racing against time is what every general needs to do.

More than three times faster than normal cooking, this thing is really useful! !
If you report this information to your father, you will

Zhu Gaosui silently recorded the object of the pressure cooker in his heart, and at the same time kept observing the shape of the pressure cooker so that he could record it later.

Zhu Gaosui asked. "Brother-in-law, you said that after you taught me the cooking skills, you will let me cook later?"

Li Xiao nodded: "Why, you are not willing, third child?"

"willing, willing"

Zhu Gaosui waved his hand quickly, and then said with a smile: "Brother, what do you mean, give me this pressure cooker too? Otherwise"

"Isn't this nonsense, of course I gave it to you, otherwise how would you make pressure cooker food?" Li Xiao said.

"Okay!" Zhu Gaosui said with a flattering smile, "Leave it to my younger brother, who promises to prepare delicious food for everyone later."

After getting the pressure cooker, he can slowly study the magic of the pressure cooker.

"Okay, let's continue, you'd better take a note." Li Xiao said.

"That's exactly what I mean."

Overjoyed, Zhu Gaosui took out a small notebook and pen from his chest.

Li Xiao was slightly puzzled: "Huh? Why did you bring this thing with you?"

Zhu Gaosui realized that he was a little exposed, and quickly covered it up: "Hey, haven't I always wanted to steal my brother-in-law's cooking skills, so"

"Oh, that's it. Brother-in-law, my culinary skills are indeed superb, but I'm not a stingy person either."

Li Xiao smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Third brother, don't be so cautious. If you want to learn something in the future, just tell your brother-in-law directly. My brother-in-law knows everything, and he can tell you everything."

"Brother-in-law, you are really kind to my brother."

Zhu Gaosui was a little moved, it was because his brother-in-law treated him well.

"That's not true, we are a family, we love each other as a family!"

Li Xiao said so.

This Zhu Gaosui is his wife's younger brother, we can't treat him badly.

Later, I still count on him to cook and free my hands
After exchanging feelings, Li Xiao continued to teach the state banquet-level Dongpo pork recipe.

"Inside the rice wine compartment, there is a strong fragrance."

"Put rock sugar in it to enhance freshness and sweetness."

"Wait!" Zhu Gaosui asked, "Where did this rock candy come from?"

Li Xiao explained: "Bingtang is made from white granulated sugar."

Zhu Gaosui asked, "Don't you know how to batch white sugar?"

Li Xiao laughed: "Did you really think that I played with you every day during this time? I have figured out the method of batching white sugar and essential oil, and I can do it now."

what?
Zhu Gaosui was taken aback again.

As expected of a brother-in-law!

On the surface, I played with everyone, but in private, I have developed its method!

There are already methods for batch production of white sugar and essential oil.
I'm afraid the father and mother will be very happy!

It must be reported to Father Emperor!
"A fuss."

Li Xiao rolled his eyes, you guys were so shocked when he just picked up something.

When will I make a steam engine, you won't kneel down and call daddy?

"Soy sauce, put it in."

"Add two handfuls of scallions and put them inside."

"This is the tonic that my uncle gave me last time. Sliced ​​velvet antler, sliced ​​ginseng, and a little bit of Poseidon, plus star anise, bay leaves, and fennel."

"Cover the pressure cooker and press him for an hour!"

Li Xiao taught while Zhu Gaosui recorded.

"It's a pity that Brother Gao Chi didn't come, otherwise he would be so happy." Zhu Gaosui said with a smile.

Li Xiao laughed: "When I get back to Peiping, I will give uncle a meal too."

Next, Li Xiao taught Zhu Gaosui how to cook other dishes.

Roast goose, sweet and sour pork ribs, chopped pepper fish head, boiled cabbage, garlic prawns.
Two hours later.

All kinds of dishes are baked, and the kitchen is full of fragrance.

"Gao Sui, serve the dish."

"Okay~"

Good wine and good food were served on deck.

"Wow! It smells so good."

Zhu Ningyun and Zhu Gaoxu have been waiting on the deck for a long time.

When all kinds of dishes come up, the aroma is overflowing, and the saliva of the hook is constantly secreted.

"Wow, brother-in-law really made Dongpo meat!"

Zhu Gaoxu saw the dish he wanted to eat at a glance, and asked in surprise: "It looks very good, how can it be made so quickly?"

Zhu Gaosui explained: "Second brother, the pressure cooker used for Dongpo meat can be stewed in only two hours."

"Pressure cooker?" Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused.

Zhu Gaosui chuckled: "You don't understand even if you tell me."

That expression seems to be saying, my brother-in-law only told me~
Li Xiao waved his hand, "Everyone is starving, please sit down and eat."

The group of people had been starving for a long time and sat down one after another.

But Li Xiao didn't move his chopsticks yet, and everyone didn't move their chopsticks first.

Along the way, Li Xiao continued to show himself, and everyone admired him. Unknowingly, he has become the big brother of this group, and he can be called a serious brother-in-law.

Zhu Gaoxu smacked his mouth, waiting for his brother-in-law to shout.

Just when Li Xiao was about to let everyone start.

Lu Zhen and Ji Gang, who were rescued ashore yesterday, came over.

"Young masters, thank you for saving your life last night."

Lu Zhen could see that Li Xiao was the leader of the group, bowed towards Li Xiao and said, "I will never forget the kindness of saving my life! Thank you benefactor."

Li Xiao laughed, looked at Zhu Ningyun and said, "If you want to thank, thank this girl."

As soon as this remark came out, Lu Zhen understood that it should be this girl who suggested saving people last night, and he bowed to Zhu Ningyun, "Thank you for saving my life, girl, you really have a heart of a bodhisattva."

Zhu Ningyun got up quickly and said: "No need to thank you, I think anyone who sees someone in distress will lend a helping hand."

"Okay, okay, stop talking nonsense, let's go, don't delay our meal."

Zhu Gaoxu was too lazy to listen to these people's bullying, so he waved directly.

"Overlord Halberd, don't be rude!"

Zhu Ningyun gave him a cold look, and then Zhu Gaoxu stayed silent.

Lu Zhen's face was also a little uncomfortable, being disgusted by someone like this, but the other party was their savior, so it was hard to say anything.

"I haven't asked the girl's name yet."

Lu Zhen cupped his hands and looked at Zhu Ningyun.

Zhu Ningyun replied: "My lord, Zhao Ling'er, we sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes rule the roost and eliminate evil. Saving people is nothing more than a little effort, so there is no need to be polite."

A group of people wanted to conceal their identities, and they used quack aliases outside.

"The grace of saving lives is greater than the sky."

It turned out to be a person from Jianghu. Lu Zhen straightened his chest, cupped his hands and said, "I am Lu Zhen, the procurator of Shandong Province. If there is something useful in this trip, girl, just open your mouth."

According to the test of the inspector, he is a senior official of the fifth rank, and he is a heavenly official in front of the people.

As he spoke, he took out a money pouch from his sleeve and handed it over: "I didn't bring much else with me when I went out. Be careful, it's not respect."

"No need, please take it back."

Zhu Ningyun hastily refused.

But Li Xiao's eyes lit up, this person is Lu Zhen?
In my own memory, Lu Zhen is the favorite minister of the future Yongle Emperor Zhu Di.

When Zhu Di raised his troops, he passed through Shandong, and Lu Zhen immediately surrendered, and was later reused by Zhu Di.

In other words, this is a friendly army!
As long as it is beneficial to Mr. Yue Zhang's plan to rebel, Li Xiao will treat him well.

On the other hand, Zhu Gaoxu had already held the mouthful of Dongpo's meat, and waved his hand: "Okay, thank you too, you guys just stay by the side."

Hearing this, Ji Gang was a little dissatisfied. Lu Zhen was a fifth-rank court official after all, wouldn't this group of people give him any face at all?

Lu Zhen was very knowledgeable, and cupped his hands and said, "Then I won't disturb everyone's meal, and take a step back first. If you need help with anything, you can contact me."

With that said, I was about to leave.

Li Xiao laughed, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Oh, it turns out that you are a lord, it is fate to meet each other, since we are here, let's sit down and have dinner together."

"What's the point of this?"

For Lu Zhen's hesitation, it seems that there are still people with knowledge.

"It's nothing to be embarrassed about, it's just an extra pair of chopsticks."

Li Xiao looked towards the sailor and ordered, "Come here, bring me two more bowls and chopsticks."

The sailor brought the dishes and put them on the table.

"Then it's better to obey than to be respectful."

Lu Zhen cupped his hands, exchanged a glance with Ji Gang, and sat down.

Although Zhu Gaoxu was a little unhappy, is it worth sitting with him for a meal with such a small five-rank affair?
But brother-in-law has already spoken, so he can't say much.

Li Xiao waved his chopsticks and said: "Okay, let's start, don't eat when the food is cold, it tastes better when it's hot!"

When the brother-in-law spoke, Zhu Gaoxu moved his chopsticks and picked up a piece of Dongpo meat.

"Dongpo pork has to be stewed for a day before it can be shortlisted. I don't know how the Dongpo pork you cooked in the past two hours tastes like brother-in-law."

After speaking, he put the piece of meat into his mouth.

This Dongpo meat is crispy and delicious, it melts in the mouth, soft and sweet.

Because there is rock sugar to enhance the freshness and taste, the taste is better than the authentic Hangzhou Dongpo pork.

"Mrs. Mrs. It's so delicious!!"

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes widened, and he was full of praise:
"In two hours, I was able to stew the meat so crispy and soft. My brother-in-law's cooking skills are no less than those of famous chefs!"

Others also put a piece of Dongpo meat in the bowl and tasted it carefully.

The entrance is fragrant and glutinous, fat but not greasy, with wine aroma and slightly sweet.

"It's so delicious, brother Xiaoyao, your Dongpo meat is absolutely delicious."

Zhu Ningyun originally didn't like to eat fatty food, but seeing Zhu Gaoxu's satisfied face, she couldn't help but taste it.

Once you taste it, you will fall directly! ! !

It's so delicious, there is such a delicious food in the world, you can't feel the fatness of the fat meat, and it's like ointment that springs to the teeth.

"Eat more if you like."

Li Xiao put another piece in Zhu Ningyun's bowl: "If you like it, I'll make it for you every day."

"Um"

Zhu Ningyun nodded happily, and said, "I love you."

Li Xiao booed from the air: "I love you."

Under Li Xiao's training, Zhu Ningyun gradually let go, and began to get used to this behavior of throwing dog food.

Lifespan and points were credited to the account one after another, and Li Xiao was delighted.

The two exchanged glances, and Lu Zhen, who was sitting by the side, was a little embarrassed.

He said with a smile: "The friendship between Miss Zhao Linger and Young Master Li Xiaoyao is really enviable, enviable."

Seeing Lu Zhen swallowing saliva, Li Xiao laughed and said, "Your Majesty Lu has won the prize, you should try it too, don't sit still."

As he spoke, he picked up the serving chopsticks and took a piece for Lu Zhen and Ji Gang respectively.

Lu Zhen was a little embarrassed to move his chopsticks at first, but with Li Xiao's enthusiasm, he would rather be respectful than obedient.

Is it really so delicious?
Lu Zhen and Ji Gang took a sip in doubt, and their eyes lit up immediately.

This is so delicious!
What Li Xiao uses is snowflake white salt, high-quality Huadiao wine, special soy sauce, the taste of the pressure cooker, and the freshness of rock sugar. This is Dongpo pork at the state banquet level!
Where can they eat such a good thing, they can finish a piece of meat in two or three bites.

"Young Master Xiaoyao's cooking skills are amazing!"

Lu Zhen was full of praise, and he spoke the truth.

Ji Gang also praised: "This is really delicious."

Zhu Gaosui laughed and said proudly: "That's right, my brother-in-law's cooking skills are at the pinnacle. No cook in the world can match his half. You are really blessed. This Dongpo meat is also added with ginseng slices, velvet slices and other precious medicinal materials. It is both delicious and nourishing. This pot of meat costs 50 taels of silver."

Hearing this, everyone knew that this Dongpo meat was so good.

But Lu Zhen and Ji Gang were completely shocked!
A pot of meat costs 50 taels of silver! ! !

They can only eat this dish with half a year's salary!
No wonder he took out the money just now to thank him for saving his life, and this group of people didn't even look at it
What is the origin of this group of people?
In addition to Dongpo pork, there are other delicacies on the table, and every dish is not inferior to this Dongpo pork.

A group of people ate with relish.

"I haven't asked for advice yet, who is this?"

Li Xiao looked at Ji Gang and asked.

Ji Gang quickly replied: "My next Ji Gang is Lord Lu's assistant."

Ji Gang came to handle the case in secret, so he had to hide his identity, so he couldn't reveal the identity of Jin Yiwei.

Lu Zhen also nodded and said, "Yes, this is my assistant named Ji Gang."

Ji Gang?

Li Xiao found himself meeting an acquaintance again.

This Ji Gang was the commander of Jinyiwei during the Yongle period, and also a subject of Yue Zhang's subordinates. He was a powerful minister.

When Jing Nan was in trouble, this guy should have done a lot for Yue Zhang, otherwise it would be impossible to get Yue Zhang's appreciation.

"Come, come, five lakes and four seas, meeting is fate, let's have a drink."

As he said that, Li Xiao opened the wine. It wasn't a good wine, but it was also a wine that couldn't be bought in this era.

The 50-year 52-degree Luzhou-flavored Wuliangye produced by the system.

There is also Feitian Moutai in the system warehouse, but it is reserved for filial piety.
"What kind of wine is this? Even the bottle is made of glass!"

When Lu Zhen looked at the wine bottle, he knew that the wine was extraordinary.

"Hey, the wine I brewed by myself is not worth mentioning, just drink it for fun."

After Li Xiao opened the wine, he handed it to Zhu Gaosui.

Zhu Gaosui immediately served wine for everyone with a sense of humor.

However, he started with his brother-in-law, and it was Lu Zhen's turn at the end.

In his eyes, the identities of Lu Zhen and the others are incomparable with them.
Immediately, the aroma of wine overflowed.

Everyone clinked glasses and drank them all.

Now the wine of the Ming Dynasty can only reach a maximum of 30 degrees.

The so-called "green ant new fermented grain wine, red clay small stove", the wine brewed in this era has a low alcohol content and often has fermentation residues floating in it.

And this Wuliangye is the future wine-making technology. The 52-degree liquor is clean, pure, fragrant and delicious.

But the taste is spicy, Li Xiao and his party have long been used to it.

And Lu Zhen frowned as he drank.

But soon, the aftertaste of the wine was endless, slightly drunk.

"Good wine! This is really the best wine in the world!"

Lu Zhen was surprised.

"My God. There is such a good wine in the world. Let me drink this kind of wine. I'm afraid I won't be able to enjoy other wines in the future. I won't be able to drink it in the future. How can I live?"

Ji Gang loves wine like his life, and immediately felt that what was he drinking before?
The sad thing is, if he can't drink such good wine in the future, won't he be unloved?
"Brother Ji Gang."

Li Xiao said with a smile: "Don't worry about not being able to drink, if you want to drink in the future, you can find me at any time."

Ji Gang smiled and nodded, only taking the other party as a polite remark.

A group of people ate and drank, drinking more and talking more.

Lu Zhen said: "Mr. Xiaoyao, this feast is made of fresh ingredients purchased from the canal, which is quite expensive. The food is cooked with good medicinal ingredients, and this wonderful wine is added. The cost of this table is about 200 yuan. Two?"

Li Xiao thought for a while, nodded and said, "I didn't calculate carefully, but it shouldn't be too much difference."

"Luxury"

Lu Zhen said with emotion: "Mr. Xiao's meal is enough to compare with the ten-year income of an ordinary farmer, which is too extravagant. Thinking about the fact that there are still people everywhere who are full and hungry, compared with that, it is simply a waste of money." Worlds apart, two worlds."

After the words fell, everyone looked at Lu Zhen strangely.

Lu Zhen said: "Young Master Xiao seems to be a wealthy person, but you can't be so extravagant and wasteful, which encourages my extravagance in the Ming Dynasty. I will take the liberty to make a suggestion. I don't ask you to help the poor, but since you have money, you should be frugal." Some, saving more money is the way to go. It is also the intention of the current sage, it is beneficial to the country and the Ming Dynasty, and our Ming Dynasty can have long-term peace and stability."

From Lu Zhen's point of view, corruption in Ming Dynasty was prevalent because of the prevalence of pleasure-seeking, which was not a good atmosphere.

If you have money, you have money, maybe you can't waste it extravagantly!

There are still so many people who can't eat.

Lu Zhen made a circle, trying to persuade Li Xiao to be diligent and thrifty, and to play the Chinese virtue of simplicity.

She was very frugal in the palace, and Empress Ma had planted vegetables in the imperial garden many years ago, how could she be bigger than the emperor?
Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu was not happy, and scolded:
"Well, Lu Zhen, I saved your life and treated you with good food and drinks. Why are you talking sarcasticly? Our money is not stolen or robbed. It comes from the right way. How to spend it has to be approved by you? You Who? Heavenly King Lao Tzu?"

Lu Zhen frowned slightly and said, "My lord is serious. It's just a suggestion, a suggestion from someone who has experienced it. If you don't accept it, then I'll pretend you didn't say it."

Li Xiao knew what Lu Zhen meant, and it was just out of good intentions. He drank too much wine and said what was in his heart. He waved his hands with a smile and said, "It's okay, it's okay, I understand Master Lu's intentions, and it's not malicious."

"but."

Li Xiao changed the subject and said, "Lord Lu's viewpoint is somewhat different from this one."

"Frugality cannot make Ming Dynasty long-term peace and stability."

"Rich people are frugal, and they will not let poor people have enough food and clothing."

"In my opinion, frugality leads to decline, and extravagance leads to prosperity!"

The voice fell.

Everyone was shocked!

(End of this chapter)