Wei and Jin Cooks

  Chapter 678 Washing the horse

  Everyone has the love of beauty, but Zhao Hu is even more so.

  So in the evening, Zhao Hu rushed over to have dinner with Zhao Hanzhang.

  Even Zhao Song and his son came to watch the fun, so what was originally an ordinary dinner for Wei Jie and Wang Yu turned into a small dinner party.

   Fortunately, Zhao Hu didn't come empty-handed. He always disliked Zhao Hanzhang's delicacy and frugality, so he brought good wine and food when he came.

   Everyone sat down at the table, Zhao Hu proudly asked Wei Jie: "There are no such dishes in the south?"

  Wei Jie glanced and nodded, "Yes, cooking and frying are still the main dishes in the south, and such dishes are rare. I heard that Yuzhou has newly released kitchen utensils, which are made of iron pots. Cooking food in iron pots has a special flavor."

Zhao Hu said: "This is a dish made from an iron pot. Sanniang is average, but she still has some talent in eating. She has come up with many ways to eat. I have tried them one by one, and now they are very popular in my restaurant. Welcome, if Mr. Wei thinks that her cook's cooking is not to your taste, you can eat in my restaurant."

  If Wei Jie is willing to go, he can definitely grab the business of the restaurant opposite, no, the restaurant and restaurant on the whole street.

  Hmph, Yu Sanlang still wants to fight with him, and he doesn't want to see how bearish he looks, is he worthy?

  Wei Jie did not respond immediately, but looked at Zhao Hanzhang.

  Zhao Hanzhang smiled and said, "Seventh Uncle, we are going back to Luoyang the day after tomorrow."

  She asked one more question, "Do you want to go back with us?"

   "No," Zhao Hu is not stupid, it's fine if he gets tricked once, what's the matter if he gets tricked again?

   Zhao Hanzhang laughed and said, "Seventh Uncle, it's time to sow winter wheat, and soon this wave of busy farming will end. By then, the common people will be idle at home and have nothing to do. It's a good time for spinning and weaving."

  She said: "You also know that our yamen has limited manpower. Although we can organize people with a little effort, we are no better than my uncle. If you are willing to go, the people of Luoyang will be happy, and you can make a lot of money."

  Zhao Hu sneered and said: "Your yamen have to record the wages first, and then pay the money after the collected cloth is sold. They will naturally be powerless if they have to wait for such a long time."

  The checkout cycle is too long, and he is doing business with the Yamen. Even though Zhao Hanzhang has a high reputation, the common people are still a little scared.

  If the yamen invites them to spin and weave, the efficiency is one hundred, then Zhao Hu asks them to spin and weave, that is one hundred and twenty.

Although Zhao Hu has a lot of problems, demands a lot, and always wants to lower the price, he never defaults on everyone's wages, and basically can deliver the goods with one hand and pay with the other. The very talkative Seventh Lord is in business.

  Zhao Hanzhang also wants to continue sending people to Luoyang to contribute to Luoyang's economic construction.

But Zhao Hu doesn't like suffering, and he doesn't like to suffer, so he directly raised his hand and refused to discuss this issue with Zhao Hanzhang. Unlike in the past, most of the city was burnt down, and there are ruins and ruins. You will suffer there if you go there. It is better to stay in Chen County, which is now the administrative center of Yuzhou, and it is the most stable and prosperous place besides Xiping."

  Zhao Hanzhang: "...Seventh Uncle, Luoyang City was only partially burned in the north of the city, where is most of it burned?"

   Wei Jie frowned slightly, and asked, "Did it burn in the Battle of Luoyang?"

  Zhao Hanzhang nodded: "Yes, Liu Cong set the fire when he escaped from Luoyang."

   Wei Jie hurriedly asked: "How about the people?"

  He said: "We escaped from Luoyang after the King of the East China Sea, and we have been wandering since then, with no news on the way, mixed news, true and false, difficult to distinguish."

   Zhao Hanzhang briefly introduced the current situation in Luoyang.

  Wei Jie listened attentively, and sighed: "Luoyang is a big city. Even if you can only restore it to half of its former prosperity, according to Luoyang's geographical advantages, you can stop the Huns going south, and Yuzhou will be safe from now on."

  Zhao Hanzhang nodded with a slight smile, "That's right, it's just that this matter is difficult, and I still need your help."

   Wei Jie took advantage of the situation and asked, "What can I help you with?"

  Zhao Hanzhang immediately said: "I want to ask you to be my horse-washing, but I don't know if you are willing."

  Xima is an official position who masters maps and books and gives political opinions after observing politics. It is also an official who arranges inspections before the chief official travels, so Xima was also called Xianma in the past.

  At least in the Qin Dynasty and before that, it was called the first horse. I don’t know if the later generations made a mistake. It has become a horse washing since the Han Dynasty.

   This official position is not low. From the fifth rank, it is comparable to a prefect of a state.

  Wei Jie responded with one gulp.

  Wang Yu, who was sitting beside him, was very envious, but he knew that this envy would not come. Wei Jie was not only good-looking, but also had real talents.

  He has a lot more knowledge in his stomach than him. On the way to study, Wang Yu, like his father Wang Ji, is not very proficient, so he bows his head to drink and hides his envy.

   Seeing them chatting about political affairs, Zhao Hu turned his eyes away with little interest and listened bored.

   Wei Jie and Zhao Hanzhang talked more and more speculatively, if it wasn't for the dark night, Zhao Song, Zhao Hu and others would also leave, and Zhao Hanzhang is a woman, Wei Jie must drag her to talk all night long.

  Wei Jie got up regretfully and left. Zhao Hanzhang sent him to the entrance of the hall, and said with a smile: "My cousin is not in good health, so he should go to bed earlier. Don't stay up all night talking about sex, it's very debilitating."

  Wei Jie responded with a smile, but couldn't suppress the aroused chatter, he turned his head and said to Wang Yu: "Zhao Hanzhang is really a great talent, she has the appearance of a dominator."

  Wang Yu looked shocked and confused, "Huh?"

  Wei Jie calmed down and talked less sexually, "Forget it, go to sleep, let's go see Chen County tomorrow."

   But lying on the bed after washing, Wei Jie couldn't fall asleep anyway. After lying down for a quarter of an hour, he finally gave up on falling asleep and walked out with his clothes on.

  He didn't do anything, just walked slowly in the yard, looking up at the bright moon in the sky, full of thoughts.

  Thinking about it, when he came to his senses, he had already walked out of his guest courtyard and approached the main courtyard.

   Wei Jie saw his position, shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and was about to go back, when he saw a light was still on in a nearby yard.

  This is very close to the main courtyard, the people who live here...

  Wei Jie couldn't help but walked in, and asked softly: "Is this the residence of Mr. Fu?"

  Fu An, who was dozing off by the door, woke up suddenly, wiped the corners of his mouth quickly, and immediately got up after confirming that there was no drooling, "Yes, why did Mr. Wei come here?"

  Fu Tinghan in the study also heard the voice, opened the door curiously and came out, "Is Mr. Wei still asleep?"

   Seeing him running around in a piece of clothing, he turned sideways and said, "Let's talk in the room, please."

Good night

  (end of this chapter)