Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 145

After tasting the dishes one by one, Li Gang put down his chopsticks and pondered for a while: "In ancient times, the five grains are first to satisfy the hunger, and the taste can be adjusted after the stomach is full. Don't say that there are sweet potatoes that can satisfy the hunger and have a high yield. In the middle of the year, there are people robbing the bark and grass roots, not to mention sweet potatoes? As long as the yield is high, it is a treasure! As for cooking methods, everyone has their own tricks, so don't stick to it, so Xue Zhiyi just said rich and poor The words are suitable for everyone, but there is no need to worry too much.”

This old man is a sensible man!People first meet the basic requirements, and only after the basic requirements are satisfied can they have the energy to pursue higher enjoyment.

Xue Lang cupped his hands and said, "Thank you Li Shangshu for your guidance, I should toast Li Shangshu with a glass. Is the wine coming?"

"Sent."

Upon hearing this, Princess Pingyang said, "Bring it up quickly."

"Here."

The waiter immediately brought up the wine, and Changjian sent a jar.Xue Lang glanced at the drinking utensils, and the waiter brought blue-glazed wine cups, so Xue Lang asked, "Do you have white porcelain cups?"

The servant was stunned for a moment, and replied: "Go back to Xue Consulting, yes."

"Change to a white porcelain cup."

The servant took the order and left.Princess Pingyang asked curiously: "Youyang, do you still have requirements for the wine when you drink it?"

Xue Lang said: "This jar of wine is peach blossom wine, and the color of the wine is pink. If you use a quilt of other colors, it will not show its benefits. If you use a white porcelain cup, suet jade cup, or glass cup, it will just set off the wine. The color of the liquid. Only when the color, fragrance and taste are complete, can the beauty of my peach blossom wine be displayed."

Li Gang's background is not bad, and his family has been a distinguished official for many generations, of course his taste is not bad, he praised: "Xue Zhiyi is really elegant, I didn't expect that there are so many specialties in drinking."

Xue Lang said in his heart that it's a pity that the winemaking technology at this time is not as developed as that of later generations, otherwise, my buddies would recite the passage written by Mr. Jin Yong in "Swordsman" to pretend to be forceful. Unfortunately, those famous wines have not yet been released.Full of pretentious words and phrases, but no suitable opportunity to say them, how lonely life is!
Well, Xue Lang's thinking diverged again.However, he quickly came to his senses because the waiter brought a white porcelain cup.White porcelain has a very long history in ancient Chinese history. It is said that white porcelain has existed since the Han Dynasty, and it also existed in the Tang Dynasty.

As Princess Pingyang, the things in her mansion are naturally high-quality goods.This set of white porcelain wine set is as white as jade, shiny and shiny, it can be regarded as the top grade of porcelain.

Before Xue's family changed, the painting teacher Xue Lang followed was a famous artist. Besides painting, he also studied calligraphy, sculpture, glassware design, etc. Xue Lang had the longest time with him. Now Xue Lang has In addition to Xue Lang's father, this teacher has to share half of the responsibility.

That teacher is a real artist. In order to cultivate Xue Lang's aesthetics, the teacher took Xue Lang to dabble in many things. Unfortunately, Xue Lang has no talent in art. After learning, he is only full of craftsmanship and has no aura.Now, thanks to his perverted memory, these dabbles have become knowledge and skills that Xue Lang will never forget.

Pat Kaifengni, pour the wine into the jug, hold the jug himself, and pour a glass for Princess Pingyang first——

The pink wine poured out and landed in the white wine glass, red in the white, just like a red flower in the snow, extremely gorgeous.

The color is beautiful and the taste is not inferior.The smell of wine is not too strong, but the aroma of peach blossom lingers on the nose.Princess Pingyang's eyes moved, she picked up the wine glass and said: "You Yang said that the color and fragrance are complete, now the color and fragrance are all there, only the taste is left, fill it up with Li Shangshu, and let's taste this peach blossom wine together."

"Here."

Xue Lang responded, walked to Li Gang, poured him a glass, and was also praised by Li Gang: "Thank you Xue Zhiyi, such a beautiful wine, you really should enjoy it."

Xue Lang sat back in his seat and poured himself a glass. Princess Pingyang, as the host, naturally wanted to raise a glass to entertain the guests: "Li Shangshu, please!"

"Please!"

The wine tasted really soft and mellow, and the scent of flowers overwhelmed the taste of the wine. Princess Pingyang said: "Good wine! It's like drinking flower dew, and it's sweeter than flower dew, good wine!"

Li Gang said: "My old man is old and likes to eat sweets. This peach blossom wine is just right for his appetite. After drinking Xue Zhiyi's wine, he is in a trance until the spring day is full of peach blossoms. How wonderful it is!"

He praised Xue Lang and praised Xue Lang's wine making skills. The three of them ate and chatted over the fine wine and delicious food.After drinking the sweet peach blossom wine, and eating the stewed vermicelli, Li Gang said, "About the method of making the vermicelli, what is Xue Jianyi's plan?"

Before Xue Lang replied, Princess Pingyang said: "Youyang already has a draft on this matter, but before that, Pingyang wants to send Youyang to Beijing to offer food and auspicious auspiciousness to show the benevolence of my sage. At that time, Youyang will present the method of making vermicelli and the strategy of promoting it to the saint."

"Cough, cough, cough!"

This is Xue Lang choking!Princess Pingyang never said this plan!It seems that the gap between the political literacy of the two is like that of Mount Everest, but now it seems that Xue Lang is proud. The gap between the two is probably the gap between the horizon and Mount Everest!
Xue Lang's original plan was just to grow sweet potatoes, put the high yield there, and sit on the auspicious things, and then how to publicize it was the court's business, so he didn't care about it, and waited for the court to reward him.

When it comes to Princess Pingyang, the essence is the same thing, but the method is much better than Xue Lang.Her Majesty's routine is so deep!Xue Lang expressed his admiration!

Li Gang obviously agrees with Princess Pingyang's method: "The production of sweet potatoes is so amazing, the facts are all there, and it is time to tell the world. It is the right time to donate food to Chang'an!"

Princess Pingyang asked: "So Li Shangshu doesn't object?"

Li Gangdao: "This is a great auspicious auspiciousness. Why should you object? However, in my opinion, the so-called good things come in pairs. It's better to wait until the potatoes are harvested. If the yield is good, report it together. Wouldn't it be better?" wonderful?"

Princess Pingyang was waiting for Li Gang's words. After hearing this, she said, "It's still Li Shangshu who is old enough to seek the country. According to Li Shangshu, it's not too late to start after the potatoes are harvested. Pingyang will be prepared first."

Li Gang said: "It is good to offer food to Chang'an, but there is one thing that needs to be prepared in advance."

Princess Pingyang said: "Is Li Shangshu worried about the escort?"

"Exactly."

Princess Pingyang said: "I have made a claim on this matter. Hurry up and send an urgent report to Beijing, and ask the sage to dispatch one of the sixteen guards to meet him on the way, and I will dispatch [-] defenders to escort the first half of the journey."

Li Gang frowned, and said: "With 5 troops dispatched, will Wei Zeguan be prepared for emptiness?"

Princess Pingyang said: "No problem! Youyang once taught me how to train soldiers and trained a team of elite soldiers named Xiong Wei. Then let them garrison."

Li Gang wondered, "Xue Jianyi will train soldiers?"

Xue Lang arched his hands in embarrassment, and said with a smile: "It's a bit clear in theory, but it's an idiot in practice."

This is really direct!

Li Gang laughed when he heard it, and said: "Xue Zhiyi is too modest. It must be unique to make Her Royal Highness Princess Pingyang and other leading experts pay more attention to military training. The old man has traveled all the way and watched the changes in Weizeguan. The princess said This is the credit of Xue Zhiyi. The old man thought that he had understood Xue Zhiyi's talent, but now it seems that it is only three or four out of ten. Xue Zhiyi is a great talent. After the old man returned to the tide, he was recommended by the sage first."

(End of this chapter)