I went to the temple after traveling through time, and he turned out to be a monk!

Chef King Finals.

The scene was crowded with people and soldiers everywhere.

The game was about to start, and the prince arrived late. He deliberately made a show of himself. Everyone knelt down and bowed to the prince, and the atmosphere became very solemn.

Bai Zhi and the others huddled in the crowd, trying not to let him notice.

The prince, dressed in purple, walked straight up to You Qing, smiling but not smiling, "Boss You, please get up."

Even though You Qing had been showing off with ease these days, he still couldn't help but be afraid when he actually faced the prince. He stood up tremblingly, bowed and saluted, "The common people have seen the prince."

"Boss You, raise your head." The prince unfolded his fan.

You Qing slowly raised his head, and the hideous wound was exposed in front of the prince's eyes. The prince was obviously startled, and then smiled, "What's this face, Boss You?"

"The scars I got after being abused by villains when I was a child." You Qing said respectfully.

The prince obviously didn't want to look any further, leaving You Qing to sneer before taking his seat.

Only then did everyone get up slowly as the palace attendants shouted, "Stop!"

This scene really made Bai Zhi sweat. After the prince said this, who would dare to vote based on their own taste?

Damn power! Now we can only hope that the topic of steamed buns will work!

The match was announced to begin with a loud shout from the prince's chamberlain.

There are six stoves in the stand. The six chefs and assistants took their places and started their respective operations at the command.

The chefs showed off their skills, starting with their superb knife skills. Each chef had gone through years of practice and was so perfect with a kitchen knife that the audience cheered loudly.

Except for two people, one is Tang Dashu and the other is the dessert cook in Bai Zhi's house. Different from the bustling people beside him, he seemed even more peaceful, just quietly kneading the dough in his hands.

Suddenly, the fire dragon took off with a roar, smoke was everywhere, and the colorful food in the pot was thrown high, drawing beautiful arcs in the air.

After a while, bursts of fragrance wafted out, making people laugh.

Suddenly, a clear and loud voice came from outside the venue.

"The Emperor has arrived——"

"The Queen has arrived——"

People in the venue whispered, as if they couldn't believe it. Even Bai Zhi was stunned for a moment.

"Why is Your Majesty here?" asked the chamberlain beside the prince.

"How could I know? Did I commit something again?" The prince frowned, feeling guilty.

After muttering a few words, the prince made a respectful greeting gesture, and the servants behind him also knelt on the ground.

When the people saw this, they knelt down in confusion. They thought that this competition was really amazing. Not only the prince was here in person, but now his majesty was also here. It was really eye-opening!

"Your Majesty has ordered that the chefs do not need to greet you with such courtesy. The competition will continue as usual!"

Eunuch Gao's voice sounded, causing the cramped cooks on the stage to continue what they were doing with a little fear in their hearts.

Emperor Jingde led the queen in slowly, followed by several senior officials and Meng Ying.

Emperor Jingde was dressed in regular clothes, low-key and majestic, with a very people-friendly image. You Zhenzhen's clothes are not flashy, but she is graceful, dignified and bright.

They walked through the crowd, and the servants behind them also filed in. After a while, the chairs and tables were arranged neatly. The emperor's personal guards also rushed in to protect him personally.

After Eunuch Gao called out "Ping Shen", the people stood up in conversation.

At this time, the prince came up and said, "My son, I have met my father and my queen. Father, why are you here?"

"The Queen and I followed the Imperial Master to select the site for the sacrificial ceremony. When we passed by the Colosseum, we saw a sea of ​​people here. It reminded me of my childhood. I was so moved! When asked why, I was told that it was a competition for the King of Chefs. Interesting, very interesting!”

"I heard from my people that the delicacies here are the best in the world! I can't pretend that I haven't heard this. How can I not know what my people like to eat! What the people want, then This is what I want in my life! This is why I came uninvited! Hahahahaha!" After saying that, Emperor Jingde laughed boldly.

Meng Ying took advantage of the situation and came out, cupping her hands and praising, "My father loves the people as much as his son, and I admire him so much!"

The prince had no choice but to echo, "My father loves his people as much as his son, and I am so grateful to my son and ministers!"

Hearing the words, the people whispered to each other and praised the emperor for his love for the people.

The cooks were still busy on the stage. The emperor and everyone took their seats, and people kept bringing the summer-relieving herbal tea and snacks studied by Bai Zhi.

Of course, this is a drink for everyone participating. It is served in a bamboo tube and tastes fresh and sweet. How wonderful it is to have a drink in the hot summer! Bai Zhi used this trick to attract many people to watch.

Emperor Jingde and the Empress had people test the poison before they began to enjoy the snack leisurely. Only the prince became restless. He should be the one to decide the outcome. Now that the father is here, it is useless for him to say anything. He can only secretly admit that he is unlucky.

Bai Zhi saw Meng Ying at a glance on the stairs not far away. He still looked calm and relaxed.

After a while, the boy who was serving Meng Ying came over. Bai Zhi exchanged with him, pretended to be the boy, and went to Meng Ying's side.

Bai Zhi lowered her head, for fear of being discovered by the prince. He whispered behind Meng Ying, "Why is the prince here? Aren't you afraid of being discovered by the prince?"

Meng Ying smiled faintly and said in a very low voice: "I'm afraid he will do something. The purpose of today is to deal with him!"

Bai Zhi had no choice but to laugh, the prince could really take advantage of anything, even her King of Kitchen competition had to find every opportunity to take advantage of the prince.

Originally there were several big shots present, and the audience became quite silent. However, Emperor Jingde seemed to intend to present a very people-friendly image. He kept praising and applauding, and even talked and laughed with the queen.

When the audience saw that the emperor had such a good temper, they couldn't help but relax a little. He gradually became less restrained and began to focus on the game.

Not only that, Emperor Jingde seemed very lively with everyone, and even Meng Ying and the prince started chatting. In the eyes of the people, it is a blissful scene in the world of loving husband and wife, harmony between monarch and ministers, loving father and filial son, and respectful brothers and sisters.

Bai Zhi couldn't help but sigh, life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills. She quietly gave Meng Ying a thumbs up. Seeing this, Meng Ying gently put her hand in his sleeve and interlocked with her fingers.

"My lord, let go quickly, we will be discovered soon!" Bai Zhi whispered anxiously.

Meng Ying was very confident, "No problem."

For about half an hour, the cooks brought out the dishes one after another. After the dishes are served, the judges will taste them one by one.

The first dish to be served was Jiuzhen Lou Chef Lu’s Jiuzhen Linglong Banquet.

There are nine kinds of rare ingredients in the Nine Treasures Exquisite Banquet, such as elephant pluck, deer sinew, leopard fetus, bird's nest, bear paw, etc. The ingredients used are quite luxurious. Of course, Chef Lu has many years of experience in handling these precious ingredients, so he can master them skillfully.

Emperor Jingde took a brief sip, and then looked at the queen affectionately, "What does the queen think?"

You Zhenzhen tasted every dish elegantly, "The sauce is fresh and sweet in the mouth. It is fat but not greasy after chewing, and it will not break down after chewing for a long time. It is like entering a forest and wrestling with a mountain spiritual beast, so wonderful."

"The queen's words are very wonderful. The best thing about this feast is the ingredients! Excellent! Reward!" Emperor Jingde agreed, and then wrote the score on a wooden board.

Chef Lu quickly knelt down to thank the emperor for his kindness.

Bai Zhi was still raising her head bitterly, "Is it that delicious?"

Meng Ying frowned, it was too greasy, and he couldn't move his chopsticks after just one taste. He motioned Bai Zhi to squat down, then asked the soldier on the side to block them, then picked up a piece of meat and put it to Bai Zhi's mouth.

Bai Zhi opened her mouth in a funny way, waiting for Meng Ying to feed her.

Seeing her eager eyes, Meng Ying unconsciously thought of the little guy at home. She picked up another chopstick and waved it in front of Bai Zhi, and Bai Zhi's eyes followed him.

Meng Ying raised her lips, smiled slyly, and said in her ear: "You are like a little mushroom at the moment."

Bai Zhi's expression froze instantly, you are the real dog!

The next dish was a combination set meal of Peking duck, sweet-skinned duck, and smoked salted duck.

Emperor Jingde asked the prince this time, "What does the prince think?"

The prince wanted to make a disparaging comment, but when he saw Emperor Jingde actually using his chopsticks a second time, which proved that he loved this dish, he changed the topic and said, "I thought that one duck and three flavors are different, even the meat quality is the same." The different degrees of freshness and tenderness are really unique! The roast duck is rich in fat, and it complements each other well with the crust, cucumber, and shredded green onions. This sweet duck is sweet in the mouth. It feels mediocre at first, but the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, and the aftertaste is endless. This smoked duck It has a unique flavor in the mouth and is amazing!”

Emperor Jingde nodded with satisfaction, "Your Majesty, this comment is very popular with me! Excellent! I appreciate it!"

The other judges also gnawed hard, but the audience who couldn't get anything to eat had their mouths watering and their eyes red!

The next dish is a combination of bread and cake made by a pastry master trained by Bai Zhi.

Although it is not as good as modern ones, whether it is the chewiness and softness naturally formed by the hydration and fermentation of the flour, or the fluffy and soft and sweet cream whipped with egg whites, it is enough to amaze everyone!

"What is this made of?" You Zhenzhen couldn't help but speak first.

"Reporting to the Queen, this is made from refined wheat flour, milk, isinglass, eggs, maltose, fermented over time, and whipped at high speed."

"This is the first time this palace has eaten such a delicious food. Your Majesty, please reward me!" the queen said sweetly to Emperor Jingde.

"Hahahaha, since the Queen likes it, then reward it!" Emperor Jingde waved his hand very boldly.

Bai Zhi also squatted next to Meng Ying, being fed by Meng Ying continuously, and even burped, "I'm full."

Meng Ying also ate more or less, but felt that this cake was not as amazing as the first birthday cake he ate.

Another person passed by, but Tang Dashu's excuse had not yet been completed, so Deyuelou's work came up first.

For some reason, Deyuelou was able to come up with fresh creations in the semi-finals, but in the finals, it chose the sentimental route, choosing all Deyuelou's classic dishes with slight improvements.

Even though several of Yuelou's famous dishes have been praised by people for a long time, under the impact of so many fresh dishes, these famous dishes seem a little ordinary.

Emperor Jingde frowned slightly, "Is this Deyuelou's famous dish? Master You, you are used to loving Deyuelou, what do you think?"

You Ming tasted it and said, "Reporting to your majesty, I think that although this braised bear paw is good, it is eaten so often that it doesn't taste fresh anymore!"

"My dear! You are calling Zhumen's wine and meat smelly, and there are people freezing to death on the road. You eat such precious delicacies tastelessly, you deserve to be punished! Then I will fine you half a year's salary, let's see if you can still say this!" Jing Jing De Di was slightly serious.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right! I accept the punishment!" You Ming happily accepted.

Finally, when the last dish arrived, plates of large steamed buns and stacks of side dishes were brought to the judges' tables.

When everyone saw it, they all looked around blankly. You looked at me, I looked at you. They didn't know why such items appeared on the table.

Emperor Jingde also changed his expression slightly and asked, "Why are they steamed buns?"

Tang Dashu was a little uneasy. He briefly recalled the words he had memorized in the past two days, and then spoke slowly.

"In response to Your Majesty, the common people...the common people think that the most delicious thing in the world is steamed buns."

"Huh? There are countless delicacies in the world, how can steamed buns compare?" Emperor Jingde raised his eyebrows.

Tang Dashu then spoke eloquently, "The grassroots were born in a barren village by the Huaihe River, and their families have been farming for generations. Although they have been farming for generations, the land is not fertile, and they can only grow some rice and millet. It’s rare.”

"So every household in our area eats wheat rice, which is rough and hard to swallow. Although everyone despises it, no one can live without it. Because in times of famine, even wheat can't be grown! There's nothing to eat. , the villagers are hungry and don’t choose food, and they are cold and don’t choose clothes!”

"That year, my mother died of starvation, and the common people became refugees and lived in Chenjing. The first time I entered the city, I was shocked and speechless by the bustling city! But at that time, I had been hungry for several days , I was so hungry that I fainted. A kind-hearted grandmother saw that I was pitiful and stuffed a steamed bun for me."

"I held a steamed bun that I had never seen before and devoured it. I almost choked to death. My grandma patted my back and told me to eat slower. Then I chewed the steamed bun in my hand carefully. It was soft in the mouth and had a hint of sweetness. The taste became more and more delicious the more I chewed it. It was simply the most delicious food I have ever eaten! I asked my grandma what it was made of? My grandma told me that it was made of wheat flour."

Tang Dashu spoke sincerely, and everyone listened very seriously.

"I was extremely shocked. After that, I became a master and studied every day how to make the unpalatable wheat rice into delicious food like steamed buns. I studied stone grinding, improved the flour formula, and promoted the fermentation process. The result is this delicate steamed bun on the table.”

"This steamed bun, although it has a bland taste, is good for everything! The first plate on your left is water chestnut root. Water chestnut root is bitter. Only people in lean years are willing to eat it. But if it is pickled with my exclusive secret recipe, the bitter taste will be removed. , increase its sour taste, and serve it with this steamed bun, it can be called a delicacy in the world. If you are in poverty, just such a small plate is enough to satisfy you."

"If your life is a little better, you can try the second dish, bean paste. This bean paste is marinated with soybeans. It has a rich aroma and unique flavor. It is also the best choice for steamed buns."

……

Everyone followed Tang Dashu's introduction and tasted every dish of its condiments.

From vegetable roots to venison and bear paws, it can be served with steamed buns, and you can taste different flavors.

Emperor Jingde was deeply moved. What he was eating was not a steamed bun. It was simply the only way for his Dachen people to go from poverty to wealth!

He immediately waved his hand and rewarded Tang Dashu. Then he looked distressed and said, "My heart aches! Now my people are still struggling for a steamed bun. I feel uneasy eating this delicious wine and food!"

When the Queen heard this, she knelt down on the ground, "Your Majesty is wise, I would like to reduce the expenses in the palace, share the Emperor's worries, and donate some treasures to fund your Majesty's construction of a mill, so that the people of Dachen can eat steamed buns!" "

You Ming agreed, "I am willing to donate a thousand taels of silver!"

The Imperial Preceptor agreed, "I am willing to donate three thousand taels of silver!"

……

Each of these people shouted louder than the other. Meng Ying had almost reached the point where she shouted loudly, "I am willing to donate five thousand taels of gold!"

Now the prince was the only one left, and he couldn't shout lower than Meng Ying, otherwise his prince's face would be lost, so he had no choice but to shout, "I am willing to donate ten thousand taels of gold!"

……

Bai Zhi couldn't help but admire that Meng Ying used this kitchen king competition to raise a huge sum of money for his national policy of persuading wheat. He also blackmailed the prince severely.

At the same time, the King of Kitchen Competition has been raised to another level, and its reputation has become several times louder!

So for a long time after that, letting everyone in Dachen people eat steamed buns became a slogan that everyone praised.

A long time later, Bai Zhi found out that Meng Ying had come up with this method, and she really had to thank Wei Liang for coming up with this strategy, which made him win the game easily.