Datang Imperial Physician

Chapter 181: Memories from Tang Chang'an

After the spring feast, the Spring Festival, which is now called New Year's Day, is also called the Chinese New Year, and the day has finally arrived.It's rare to celebrate the festival, so of course Wei Jia has to make a good effort, no, it's to make arrangements.

The day before, I handed over the menu to be bought to the butler, let him take care of it, and handed over the dishes to the kitchen.Dumplings are a must, chicken, duck and fish are also a must.Of course, considering that there are only two people in his family, Wei Jia asked the housekeeper to tell the people in the house that no matter whether they are married or not, the family doesn't need to buy New Year's Eve dinner, and they can just eat in the house and have a big party.In short, after the purchase came back, the kitchen was busy.

First, there are croquettes, fried crispy meat, and mahua, which are must-have foods for Chinese New Year.I have made a lot of fish balls, pork balls, and lotus root balls, but unfortunately there is no beef, otherwise I can also make beef balls, which is also a delicacy.Crispy meat, fried pork and fish.

There is also roast duck, which is cooked according to the method of Beijing roast duck. Wei Chi stole the technique from a certain rural roast duck restaurant. The taste must not be as good as Quanjude.

Let the kitchen do a lot of cooking. In the early morning of the [-]th National Congress, Wei Jia took people to send it to the Qin Mansion first. He also explained the method and asked them to cook and eat according to their own taste.Then Cheng's Mansion, Yuchi's Mansion, and Li's Mansion, in short, they were given away one by one.At the place of his righteous brother Sun Dada, Wei Jia specially asked someone to make vegetarian meatballs, and delivered them to the door in person, which received a lot of praise from Sun Dada.

After sending it back, I continued to direct in the kitchen. After buying so many things, I must finish them all.Xie Jiu took the time to walk around, the smell of oil from the kitchen made her retch, she was so frightened that she hurried back.On the contrary, Zhaodi and Li'er, two little girls, were attracted by the fragrance several times, and took a lot of meatballs from Wei Jia to eat as snacks.

The cook was not happy, saying that the young master Wei Jia wanted to spoil them, but Wei Jia was very happy. Who didn't like this when he was a child? In this way, greedy.

Lelehehe, he was very busy working until the afternoon, Cheng Ming and Qin Meng came to the door one after another, asking for things.The first goal is meatballs, Qin Meng also complained: "When the chef at home came to learn from you, why didn't you teach how to make meatballs and roast duck, what a wonderful thing, and now I eat it."

Wei Chi smirked, and said, "Didn't you forget it? But in the New Year, I usually don't think about eating meatballs, and I only remember it in the New Year!"

When Qin Meng and Cheng Ming came over, they both brought a lot of materials, and Wei Zhi adhered to the principle of not wasting resources.I want meatballs, okay, come on, the two strong men don't rest, come and help chop the meat.There is no meat grinder now, and it is absolutely artificial to chop such fine meat, don’t you see that his big tiger and Erhu’s hands are still shaking!
Instructing Qin Meng, Cheng Ming, and the guards they brought, a group of tall and strong old men brandished a pair of knives and began to chop meat. The scene was spectacular enough to describe it.

In short, Wei Jia was dumbfounded watching from the sidelines, marveling at how he managed such a big scene unintentionally.After Xie Jiu heard about it, he ran over and took a look, but his face was pale, and he was amazed again and again. Before he became dizzy, he cast admiring gazes at Wei Jia, and then hurriedly made the little face pale with fright and his legs trembling. Zhaodi and Li'er went back to the backyard with support.In fact, Wei Chi also wanted to run away, but as a man, he had to stand upright at a time like this. Thinking about it, he felt miserable and inhuman.

The power of the masses is infinite, and the energy of a group of old men chopping meat together is even greater.In addition to scaring the bystanders to turn pale and the little lady's legs to tremble, there is another huge benefit, that is, high efficiency.An hour later, before dark, Wei Jia finally sent Qin Meng and Cheng Ming away, and took away a cart of steaming fried food. It is estimated that after today, there will be some people in the Wei Mansion for a period of time. I don't really want to eat croquettes, the scene is too much, and everyone has a psychological shadow.

Prepare to eat, gather people from the medical clinic, cake shop, and Zhuangzi together, and put all the meals in the large dining room.This is the advantage of no real estate industry in ancient times. The house is wide, and a dining room with a dozen tables is still too spacious.Unlike a modern house, buying a house as big as the Weifu dining room would cost hundreds of thousands.Wei Chi also discovered one of the great benefits of feudal society.

Everyone sat down, Wei Jia and Xie Jiu took the first seats, Wei Jia got up with a wine glass, and said loudly: "It's Chinese New Year today, happy! At home, everyone knows that there are only my wife and I in Weifu. The Weifu can have today, not only Thanks to our husband and wife, and everyone’s hard work, as the owner of the Weifu, on behalf of myself and my wife, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone for their hard work! Come, drink up this cup!"

Everyone pushed and shoved for a while, and finally pushed Uncle Cheng to be the representative. Uncle Cheng wiped his tears and said, "Master, how dare we take what you say. It is a blessing for all of us to meet masters like Master and Madam, good man." With good rewards, good people like the young master and madam will surely live a long life. Everyone pushed me out, and on behalf of everyone, thank you young master and madam."

Wei Jia patted Uncle Cheng on the shoulder heartily, laughed and said: "Then let's all thank each other! The old year has passed, and in the past year, we in the Wei Mansion worked together and achieved good results. Next year , we will continue to work hard to create better results for our family! Our slogan is, there is no best, only better! Do it!"

"Dry!"

Everyone raised their glasses excitedly and drank a glass.Wei Chi put down his wine glass, and said, "In the past year, my wife and I are well aware of the achievements and contributions you have made. As a reward, everyone in Weifu will give you a consistent reward!"

Everyone burst into joy again.After Wei Jia finished speaking, Xie Jiu said: "Everyone is always a reward for all of you, and there are a few people who have made outstanding contributions to Weifu, and they need special rewards."

After finishing speaking, Xie Jiu gave Wei Jia a wink. Wei Jia understood, got up, and took out the award certificate that was prepared a long time ago, designed in the style of the award certificate that he had won in elementary school, and the copper coin sealed with red paper, and said: "After discussing with my wife, we decided to give awards to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Weifu in the past year, giving both spiritual and material rewards. First of all, it is Uncle Cheng, the housekeeper! He is a very old man, and he still works hard , managed the entire Weifu in a tight and orderly manner, and handled all affairs smoothly. My wife and I also gave pointers on what we didn’t understand, and made a huge contribution to the family. This is the first special contribution award, To Uncle Cheng! Uncle Cheng, please come and receive the award."

Uncle Cheng was trembling with excitement, and his face was flushed. If he hadn't been in good health and had no history of heart disease, Wei Zhi suspected that he would have a heart attack due to excessive excitement.A certificate of merit and ten copper coins.

Uncle Cheng was so excited that he almost knelt down, but fortunately, Wei Zhi had quick eyes and quick hands, and held him back.Uncle Cheng cried: "Young master, my good young master, I don't dare to be an old slave. What I do is what I should do. How dare I accept the award! Young master, it is enough for you and your wife to praise you. What, I dare not ask for it!"

Wei Jia hurriedly said: "Uncle Cheng, don't get excited, listen to me. My wife and I have just returned to Datang, and it is not easy to establish a family business. Know how many times you will be laughed at, don't underestimate yourself, you are not us, you don't know how much you have helped us, this reward, to be honest, is not worth a piece of credit for you, it just represents me Please accept your affirmation and thanks from Mrs. and Madam!"

Xie Jiu also said: "Uncle Cheng, from now on, rewards will form a system in the mansion. We will see and keep in mind what everyone has done. Every year, we will select those who made contributions that year to give to them." This year is the first award, I hope Uncle Cheng will set an example for everyone in the future, and I hope everyone will continue to work hard next year, as long as everyone works hard, everyone can get this award."

After some persuasion by Wei Jia and Xie Jiu, Uncle Cheng accepted it. His two sons came up to help him down. Uncle Cheng walked all the way, wiping tears all the way, but his face kept smiling, and he was so happy.The two sons also looked proud, proud, and proud.

Next, the recipients of the certificates and bonuses were carpenter Zhou Nianfu, his tailor wife, accountant Mr. Shen, two tiger brothers, and the chef in the kitchen, Ms. Zhao Tianjin.

Several people were embarrassed to ask for a medal, and they all said that what they did was their duty, so Wei Jia had to give another reason for the award.The carpenter and tailor couple, how many things the two of them made for the family and how much work they helped to do, Wei Jia counted them all. Zhou Nianfu is a simple and good comrade. He scratched his head and said with a naive smile: I have done so many things, the young master doesn’t tell me, I really don’t remember.”

Wei Jia was amused for a while, and asked, "Won the prize now, can you feel at ease?"

Zhou Nianfu and Wei Chi had been playing thoughtfully for so long, and he also knew a little about his temperament. At that moment, he nodded in agreement, and asked his tailor's wife to get the certificate and bonus together.

Mr. Shen, the accountant, was also used by Wei Jia in the same way. He counted a lot of things he had done before taking away the certificate and bonus.The two brothers, Big Tiger and Two Tigers, are in a bit of trouble. They insisted that Wei Jia and his wife can take them in, let them eat well and dress warmly. His Majesty the Emperor gave them a sword, and they got the glory that many people can't get in their lifetime. , met many important people that others would never see in a lifetime, and Wei Jia saved Erhu's life, the two of them are already very content, and everything they do, even if they lose their lives, is what they should.No matter what Wei Jia and Xie Jiu persuaded, don't do it.

In the end, Wei Zhi had no choice but to say angrily: "Take it! You two are old and young, so you don't want to beg for a wife and continue the incense? You know, there are three kinds of unfilial piety, and the greatest is to have no descendants."

When Wei Jia said this and was so angry, the two reluctantly accepted it, but their faces were still full of sadness. When Wei Jia asked, Du Hu said: "Master, this money, we can't keep it in our hands. Give it to us." How much, basically was taken to drink and play, or... let the young master keep it for us!"

When Wei Jia heard this, he was happy instead. It seemed that when he was single, he couldn't keep money in his hand except for the money he sent home every month. It seems that every single man is similar.Zhu waved his hand and said, "Well, I'll ask the accountant to save it for you, and you two will save two-thirds of your monthly wages, and I will give you one-third to spend. If you have some background, don’t be so poor that you can’t even afford a bed, that would be a shame!”

With that said, everyone laughed.After the awards were presented, everyone sat down and began to eat. Xie Jiu was pregnant and could not drink. Represented by Wei Jia, they went to toast table by table.Although human nature is complicated, most of the servants in the Wei Mansion come from poor families, they are simple and hardworking, Xie Jiu is very strict and fair in daily life, and everyone respects and fears her.Wei Chi is good, he is happy with everyone, the two of them, one is loose, the other is tight, plus these management measures that are common to future generations, in the future, the Wei mansion will definitely be more united, and the top and bottom will be united to create the Great Tang Harmonious family.

After the meal, Xie Jiu went back to rest, Wei Jia and the others stayed and continued to serve wine, did not drink much, just talked about the mountains together, and set up a dragon gate array.Wei Jia misses the CCTV Spring Festival Gala that has been despised countless times in modern times.Well, sometimes, I think it’s not good-looking; when it’s gone, I still feel uncomfortable, and it’s hard to pass the time.

Taking advantage of the drunkenness, Wei Jia proposed to perform a show and hold a Spring Festival Gala, which came from modern times. After the Spring Festival and New Year's Eve, how could there be no Gala.

The first ones to be pushed up were brothers Dahu and Erhu. They blushed and performed a set of boxing skills.Wei Jia took the lead in applauding, which made the big tiger and the two tigers frightened. They came down with pride and pride, not as shy as they were just now.

Now that someone has made the head start, the next step will be much easier. For a while, various folk songs and ditties are showing their unique skills. Gradually, everyone in the mansion is attracted. While watching, while laughing.Even Xie Jiu turned around, with a faint smile on his face, and applauded.

Laughing and laughing, the big tiger and the two tigers were bold enough to sip Wei Chi to perform. How could a guy know how to perform? Before crossing, he was typically an otaku, frowning, thinking for a long time, and howling a song "I It's a wolf from the north", the catchy novelty tune, the simple and easy-to-remember lyrics, made everyone fall in love with it.

In the end, the banquet was over, and they went home separately. The men who were drunk, punched drunkenly, walked drunkenly, those who should go home, and those who should rest, howled from time to time, "I am a horse." Wolves from the North".Throughout the whole night, there was such a howl from time to time in the Wei Mansion.

Xie Jiu joked: "Look, just because you sang a song, there are so many howling wolves in the mansion."

Wei Chi was not drunk, and leaned on the kang very proudly, and said with a smile: "This is called contagion! Men's feelings, do you understand? Sister, hey, I can't talk to you girls."

Xie Jiu was not angry either, and said with a smile: "I remember what you said, the loser has to promise the winner three things, I have to think about it before saying it."

Wei Chi was dumbfounded, when did he lose by himself? !Xie Jiu sneered: "Don't try to deny it. When you delivered your New Year's greetings, you mentioned Madam several times. I can't count them all."

"...It's not kind! How can it be counted at that time!"

"Isn't it worth what you say? It seems that you didn't stipulate the conditions before the bet, right?"

Wei Jia was speechless, tangled for a long time, reached out to hug Xie Jiu's fragrant shoulders, and said, "Xie Jiu, have you watched the Spring Festival Gala before? Why don't we judge the most popular award tonight, and come again on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month Present the awards!"

Xie Jiu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed: "Don't change the subject! Don't renege on your debt!"

(End of this chapter)