Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 123 Gathering Grain and Sending Troops to Shu

The lard is popped in the earthen jar, sprinkled with icing sugar, and when the sugar color is simmered, put the chopped pork belly in, stir fry, and then add water...

Li Ye was still thinking about making braised pork, what should I do without soy sauce?
then……

There's no after that.

The temperature of the oil in the crock pot was too high, and when it was added with cold water, it cracked.

The imperial chef looked at His Majesty the Emperor with a resentful expression on his face.

It was already a big problem when the emperor came to the kitchen, and he even instructed them to work.

Are the pots and pans as familiar as they play?
"Your Majesty, this pork has to be boiled, or roasted, but it must be castrated with shredded ginger, otherwise it will be a bit fishy."

"And this stir-fried dish is not good, this dish is not done like this!"

Li Ye shook his head. It's hard for a clever man to cook without a pot. If he doesn't have an iron pot, it's hard to eat stir-fried vegetables!

"Then do as you say!"

"promise!"

Li Ye walked to the door, then turned around and came back.

"What are you going to do with the large intestine?"

The cook frowned.

"Your Majesty, can such filthy things really be eaten?"

Li Ye was so choked that he didn't know what to say.

"If it doesn't taste good, I'll fine you to eat it all by yourself."

"His Majesty……"

When Li Ye left the kitchen, he didn't have an iron pot, so he really wasn't in the mood to stay any longer.

His Majesty the Emperor held a banquet at the Qingyu Pavilion, which is a side hall next to the Hanliang Hall next to the Taiye Pool.

Among all the palaces in the entire Daming Palace, the Hanliang Palace is the most distinctive.

This hall is the summer resort of Tang emperors.

Taiye Pool draws running water, passes through the Hanliang Hall, and drives the water wheel next to the hall. The water wheel leads the water to the roof and pours it down from the roof.

The most amazing thing is that the people of Tang connected the power of the waterwheel to the fan, and the waterwheel rotated to blow out a burst of cool wind.

At this time, eating here is really cool.

After a while, the grilled meat slices and the cooked broth were presented.

Datang's cooking level is indeed not something to brag about.

The barbecue is indeed a must. All kinds of spices are prepared together. The roasted meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Even Sun Kui, who is quite disgusted with pork, couldn't help but eat more.

"Your Majesty, this meat is indeed different from the pork I eat!"

Li Ye said: "This pig is emasculated, it grows fast, and the meat is not dry. The method I have figured out, if Sun Shilang thinks it works, I will promote this method. I want the meat to be eaten by the common people."

Sun Kui sighed: "Your Majesty is a true saint. He can think of such a method. It is a blessing for the people."

Qian Zhong, the servant next to him, also wanted to pat Rainbow's fart, but on this occasion, he had no chance to speak except for the emperor's inquiry.

Li Ye shook his head and said: "As long as people do it with heart, there is no one who can't do it well. Thinking about it, this method is not difficult."

Li Ye pointed to Qian Zhong who was next to him, and said to Jing Xiang and Sun Kui: "Look at my servants, all of them are white, white and fat..."

Jing Xiang didn't understand at first, but after thinking about it for a while, he almost squirted the meat out of his mouth.

"This is too..."

Sun Kui also blushed.

"Isn't that so, the eunuch is not only white and fat, but also looks like a woman's flesh, very smooth and tender."

Qian Zhong didn't understand, how did His Majesty mention him, and saw His Majesty's two important officials staring at him.Carefully asked:

"Your Majesty, the servant did not make a mistake!"

Li Ye smiled and said: "No, you go down first! I'm talking to my love friends!"

"promise!"

As soon as Qian Zhong went, Sun Kui couldn't help laughing and said: "Your Majesty, you have surrendered. Throughout the ages, so many people have seen it, so Your Majesty can think of eunuchs and pigs together."

Jing Xiang also smiled and said: "Your Majesty only thought of this method when he thought of the common people, and he will become a holy king."

Li Ye waved his hands and said, "You guys know me, I've heard too many flattery words, I don't like it, if you spread this method, you don't need to praise me, I'm naturally very happy."

Sun Kui's face was solemn, he left his seat, straightened his crown and clothes, and saluted: "Your Majesty, I should devote myself to my devotion, and die only after death."

Li Ye said: "Come to the table, today's banquet, there is no need to be formal!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Ye thought for a while, and then said: "There is one more thing, I will tell you first, this matter needs to be kept secret!"

Sun Kui looked solemnly and said, "Your Majesty, please speak!"

Li Ye said: "In another two or three months, after the autumn harvest, I will lead the army into Shu, and the household department will prepare food and grass for an army of [-], and station them in Fengxiang. It will be convenient for the army to enter Hanzhong from Fengxiang."

Jing Xiang knew long ago that His Majesty the Emperor would definitely conquer the land of Shu himself, so it was not surprising.

Sun Kui was a little surprised, is the court going to mobilize troops again?Sun Kui is in charge of the household department, which is naturally his responsibility.

"Your Majesty, I will do my best to prepare food and grass for the army."

Li Ye nodded.

In a few days, it's time for Du Rangneng to return to Beijing.

A few days ago, Li Ye also sent someone to announce Zhang Chengye's return to Beijing, and the Hanzhong army was temporarily led by Zhang Yi.

In the past few months, it was not in vain to let Zhang Chengye stay in Hanzhong. When he came back this time, Zhang Chengye would bring back the mountains and rivers maps of Hanzhong and Shu, as well as the garrisons and household registration populations that could be found.

After the pacification of Xichuan, the administrative districts must be re-divided, the appointment of officials in each district, and how to arrange such a group of warriors.

This is all planned in advance.

If Zhang Chengye didn't come, Li Ye had no one else in his hands. Sun Kui couldn't sort out the Guanzhong matter, and with the addition of Hanzhong and Shu, he couldn't be busy at all.

After thinking about it, to be an emperor, there are so many things to worry about, and you have to use the right people.

Li Ye raised his glass and said, "Full drink!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

A banquet, the host and guest enjoy themselves.

After the banquet was over, Jing Xiang stayed behind.

"Your Majesty, I invited Jiang Xuanhui to drink yesterday."

Li Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, if Jing Xiang didn't mention this matter, he almost forgot, hurriedly said: "This person hasn't gone back yet, he must have plans, how about it!"

"I don't know what the result will be. I just revealed that the imperial court is recruiting Bianjun soldiers, and it has been quite effective."

Li Ye said: "Jing Xiang thinks that among the generals in the Bian army, who can be the first?"

Jing Xiang said: "The first one must be Zhu Zhen. Now Zhu Zhen is a general in His Majesty's hands. Apart from Zhu Zhen, I think Ge Congzhou is also a brave general."

"Where are Pang Shigu and Di Shucong?"

"It's not as good as it is."

"The policy of separation should be done slowly, there is no need to rush."

"promise!"

Li Ye said: "If Jingxiang and the generals under Zhu Wen's tent have friendship, they can help me to recruit them. As long as they return to the court, no matter whether they lead an army or not, I will pay attention to them. Nobility and official positions are acceptable."

"Especially this Ge Congzhou!"

Jing Xiang said: "I should try my best."

Li Ye said: "It's getting late, go back and rest early, after you've been busy for a while, I will give you a marriage."

Jing Xiang thought of Mrs. Liu, although he didn't want to, but Mrs. Liu is also the wife he is currently marrying, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I... I already have a regular wife!"

Li Ye let out a long sigh and said, "Is it the Liu family from Bianliang?"

Jing Xiang nodded in shame.

Li Ye said: "It's pedantic, a man likes to be kind and enmity, such a woman who has humiliated his ancestors, why should Jingxiang miss her."

"His Majesty……"

(End of this chapter)