Famous and beautiful Tang Dynasty

A burst of elegant and pleasant slightly sour fragrance permeated the Lizheng Hall in an instant.

"Father, empress, why don't you taste the taste of this vinegar potato shreds with your son."

"No wonder there is a sour smell." Empress Changsun agreed with a smile.

"Okay, I'll try this ten-thousand-jin food again, what kind of taste is it?"

After His Majesty Li Er finished speaking, he took a bite and put it into his mouth.

"It's delicious, it's delicious...Guanyin servant girl, Changle, hurry up and taste it, it tastes very appetizing."

His Majesty Li Er took another bite with his chopsticks, and tasted it carefully.

Empress Changsun and Princess Changle also took a bite and put them gently into their mouths.In an instant, the expressions of the two people became brighter. This sour taste really whetted the appetite.

And the most important thing is that the potato shreds are smooth and crisp, which has a wonderful taste in it.

"Changle, this food is very delicious. If the yield is as you said, it will really be a blessing to the people and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. It is an auspicious thing. I just don't know if there are other ways to eat this food? "

"Father, this food can be steamed or boiled. It is also soft and delicious, suitable for all ages."

Princess Changle repeated Lin Ran's words to her father.

"Such auspicious auspiciousness is indeed my Great Tang's blessing, but I don't know when Mr. Lin will let the imperial court spread it throughout the Great Tang. This will be the time when my Great Tang will be happy for all people and the army will be strong and strong."

His Majesty Li Er said with emotion.

"Father, Mr. Lin said, after harvesting this season, the next season can be harvested after planting and before winter, and the whole Wannian County can be spread in the spring of next year. After the harvest in Wannian County, it can be harvested In the second season, the whole of Chang'an will be planted, and at the latest the next year, the entire land of Tang Dynasty will be filled with potatoes with a yield of ten thousand catties per mu..."

Princess Changle replied truthfully.

"What? There are [-] catties of potatoes per mu, and you can grow them for two more seasons?"

His Majesty Li Er was so excited that he almost spit out the potato shreds from his mouth. Today's news was so explosive that he was so happy that he didn't know what to do for a while.

"No, I must take the time to see this magical species in person, otherwise I will have trouble sleeping and eating..."

Chapter 93 The Locusts in Chang’an City Will Be Eaten Up

Originally, Princess Changle still wanted to let her father take a look at the rice paper that Lin Ran gave her.

But looking at his father's expression now, Changle knows that today's news has made his father a little overwhelmed. Let's wait a few days to talk about the rice paper. Even Lin Ran is building roads, building schools, and even becoming the village head in Linjiacun. Princess Changle did not disclose any more news to her father.

"Father, these two potatoes were planted by my son at Mr. Lin's place. Please allow me to plant the potatoes myself."

Princess Changle said with a pair of bright black and beautiful big eyes.

"Certainly, why would the father not allow it? Changle is the great blessing of the father." His Majesty Li Er laughed and replied.

"Your Majesty, the people who bought the dish of fried locusts in Four Seasons Restaurant were really crowded. I saw that the scene was really hot. Many citizens have already started to rumor that this locust is a delicacy given by God. ..."

Wang Pu, the commander of the Baiqi Division, respectfully began to play beside His Majesty Li Er.

"Okay, that's really great. This is exactly the result I want. The Four Seasons Restaurant has made great contributions to the locust disaster and made an indelible contribution to quelling the locust plague. Tomorrow, I will lead all the civil and military officials to the Four Seasons Restaurant to eat in person. Those fried locusts will show the people of Chang'an City that I always stand on the side of the people."

His Majesty Li Er said with great joy and excitement.

"Your Majesty is wise, the rumors will be self-defeating at that time, I congratulate Your Majesty, congratulate Your Majesty..."

Wang Pu, the commander of Baiqi Division, immediately bowed down and congratulated him.

The news that Four Seasons Restaurant was selling fried locusts, naturally, could not escape the eyes and ears of Prime Minister Fang Xuanling.

This is not the time for dinner, Fang Yiai conveyed the news to his father Fang Xuanling.

"Father, from noon today, Chumo's restaurant began to sell an extremely rare ingredient. The boy thought it would be a good dish for drinking, so he brought some to his father."

Fang Xuanling looked at a plate of incomparably fragrant dishes on the table, and couldn't help but smile brightly on his face.

After all, his son has grown up and knows that he loves him.

Mrs. Fang was also happy from ear to ear, and said.

"Master, let's have two drinks tonight."

"Okay, let's drink two glasses tonight and pour it for Jun'er too. We father and son haven't had a good conversation for a long time."

Fang Xuanling explained happily.

"Well, okay, let you two have a good conversation tonight."

Mrs. Fang immediately asked the maid to fetch drinks.

"Jun'er, what is this? How can it be so delicious? It tastes better than the pork head you and your mother brought to father last time."

After Fang Xuanling swallowed it in one gulp, she immediately asked in surprise.

This wonderful taste greatly increased his drinking capacity, and at the same time his appetite was widened, his whole body was also excited.

"Ma'am, come and taste this delicacy, Jun'er is really filial now." Fang Xuanling warmly greeted Mrs. Fang.

"Master, it's really delicious. This taste is really unforgettable."

Mrs. Fang replied truthfully, so she also asked curiously. "Jun'er, what kind of ingredients are these that are so delicious?"

"My lord, my lord, to tell you the truth, this is exactly the locust that is harming the people's crops in Wannian County today. It was cut off by the ninth brother, wrapped in eggs and flour, and deep-fried. Now the ninth brother is buying Locusts, when the Four Seasons Restaurant started selling them, they were priced at five cents a plate, but seeing that the supply was short of demand, the diners raised their prices one after another. Now it has sold for twenty cents a plate, and the supply is still in short supply. Now I feel that the locusts in Chang’an City are going to be unlucky I guess it will be eaten up by people."

Fang Yiai opened her mouth and answered truthfully.

"Jun'er, is the delicacy on this plate really locusts?"

Fang Xuanling asked tremblingly, this news is too shocking, if it is true, this year's locust plague is expected to be self-destructing, and it will easily become people's food.

"Father, Jun'er dare not lie. It is indeed a locust. Chu Mo and Changsun Chong also brought back some to the mansion. Father, you can go to the Four Seasons Restaurant to find out. The opening of teahouses is much more crazy."

"Ma'am, you and Jun'er have dinner first. I have to go to Four Seasons Restaurant to have a look in person, otherwise I will feel uneasy." Fang Xuanling drank deeply from his glass and said.

As the prime minister of the dynasty, the responsibilities on his shoulders are too great for ordinary officials to bear.

"Father, my son will go with you." Fang Yiai got up and said.

"It's okay, Jun'er has worked hard all day, stay at home with your mother well, and come back as soon as you go for your father."

At the same time, the same scene was unfolding in Suguogong Mansion, Laiguogong Mansion and other mansions.

"Father, this is the appetizer that Ugly Cow honors you with."

Cheng Chumo forced out a black rose with a big black face, and said with a smile.

"Stinky boy, not bad, I know that I brought food and drinks for me, it seems that my stick last time had a certain effect..."

Cheng Yaojin responded with joyful brows, that appearance made Cheng Chumo feel as if his hairs were standing on his head.

Thinking of the fight with sticks last time, Cheng Chumo almost burst into tears.

"That's right, it's fucking delicious. It's indeed a side dish. It's really hard for you, kid, to think of bringing a side dish for me. Ma'am, come and taste the delicacy on this plate."

Cheng Yaojin shouted happily.

"Madam, how does it taste?" Cheng Yaojin asked after taking a sip of the wine.

"It's delicious. It's really delicious. It's really a good dish to drink with. Ugly Cow really has a heart." Sun replied happily.

"By the way, I have been eating for a long time, but I still don't know what this plate of Chinese food is?" Cheng Yaojin asked carelessly.

"Father, mother. This is the locust that my cousin asked the villagers to catch. It was specially sent to the restaurant from Linjia Village. The restaurant is selling like crazy today. At the beginning, it cost five cents a plate, but now it is forced to be eaten by the diners. I fried it to twenty cents a plate."

Cheng Chumo answered truthfully.

"What?..." Cheng Yaojin jumped up from the stool, his eyes widened bigger than a bull's.

Today morning His Majesty was exhausted by the matter of the locusts, never thought that this thing is such a delicious delicacy.

"Damn it, if this is really a locust, there won't be enough locusts in the entire city of Chang'an to feed people."

Cheng Yaojin laughed and said, he decided to play His Majesty immediately after entering the palace, and let the people in the entire Chang'an City catch locusts and eat them...

Chapter 94 Crazy officials and crazy citizens

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling arrived at the door of Four Seasons Restaurant in a palanquin.

At this time, the lights have just come on, and it is the beginning of the nightlife in the Tang Dynasty.

There is still more than an hour until the curfew time. In this ample time, it is enough to meet a friend and come to the Four Seasons Restaurant for a drink.

"Brother Nanhua, today I heard that the Four Seasons restaurant has a new dish of fried locusts. Those who have tasted it say it's good! Today I specially invite Brother Nanhua to taste it, and it's not in vain for us brothers to meet each other."

"Brother Zhenghua, please be polite. It's hard to turn down the kindness, it's hard to turn down the kindness..."

Several young men who looked like sons and daughters walked past Fang Xuanling, chatting happily, and walked towards Four Seasons Restaurant.

Fang Xuanling got off the sedan chair, and after a little thought, walked towards the Four Seasons Restaurant.

"Master, do you still want to follow?"

The butler asked.

"No, I'll go in and have a look and then come out."

After speaking, Fang Xuanling stepped into the Four Seasons Restaurant.

"I'm sorry, master. There is only one plate of fried locusts left today. This young man has already ordered it. If you want to taste it, please come back tomorrow."

The waiter of the restaurant was patient and polite, explaining to the four sons who just passed by Fang Xuanling.

"Guys, we don't make it difficult for you. Can this son give you a face? Brother Nanhua came all the way from Lingnan. Today, I am the host and asked him to taste the fried locusts in the Four Seasons Restaurant. How can you not keep your word? Can you give the last plate of fried locusts to the four of us, the price is negotiable..."

The son-in-law, who was called Zhenghua, said politely, cupping his hands.

"Then what price are you going to pay?"

The young man on the opposite side is obviously a little bit excited. At worst, he will come back tomorrow. The most important thing is to see if the price offered by the other party is suitable?

"Young master, this is a silver cake of twelve taels, do you think it is suitable?"

Mr. Zhenghua directly took out a silver cake worth ten taels, and stuffed it into the hands of the young man.

The guy next to him was stunned in surprise.

The young son took the silver cake and said happily to the buddy.

"This plate of fried locusts is for the four young masters. It won't be too late for the Japanese masters to taste it again tomorrow...then give me some stir-fried vegetables first."

The young son happily opened his mouth and ordered.

"Shopkeeper, the locusts won't be out of stock tomorrow, right?"

The young man looked back at Liu Peng on the counter and asked.

"Don't worry, my lord. Locusts from Wannian County will be delivered in large quantities tomorrow morning. At the same time, we will also start buying locusts at high prices in Chang'an City tomorrow. This phenomenon of out-of-stock must never happen again... ..."

The shopkeeper Liu Peng replied with a solemn face.

The prime minister, Fang Xuanling, witnessed all this and almost lost his balance...

He walked out of the gate of Four Seasons Restaurant tremblingly, and got into the sedan chair.

"Go, go to the palace."

Fang Xuanling spoke up.

As the current prime minister, he felt that it was necessary to share this great news with His Majesty Li Er immediately.

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling is one of the few important ministers who can directly enter the palace at night.

At this time, no one could have imagined that the lights in the imperial study room were still dim.

"The prime minister is here too, haha, haha, almost all of my important officials are here. If I guessed correctly, the prime minister also entered the palace immediately after tasting fried locusts, right?"

His Majesty Li Er was in a particularly cheerful mood, and asked happily.

"Your Majesty, I came from the Four Seasons Restaurant and witnessed the last order of fried locusts sold for a sky-high price of ten taels of silver cake. Moreover, I have received reliable news that a large number of locusts will come from Wannian County early tomorrow morning. It was delivered, and the Four Seasons Restaurant will start buying locusts at a high price in Chang'an City from tomorrow. I am overjoyed, so I came here to give a performance to His Majesty, so that His Majesty does not have to worry about the locust plague in the morning..."

Prime Minister Fang Xuanling looked around the imperial study room, saluted respectfully, and said.

At this time, there were Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Gao Shilian, Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Dasha in the imperial study room. It has to be said that it was completely unexpected by Prime Minister Fang Xuanling!

"Bah..."

As soon as Prime Minister Fang Xuanling finished speaking, there was a gasp in the imperial study.

Even though they had made enough mental preparations, they were completely defeated by the sky-high price of these ten taels of silver cakes!

For a moment, the entire Imperial Study Room was eerily silent.