The Manchu and Han Banquets in Qing Dynasty

?However, Zixiu felt pitiful for Kangxi again when he thought that he was so tall and hadn't gone out to have a good time.

After a while, Kangxi said: "Perhaps, it is a good idea to understand the people's sentiments. As you said, all I saw before were the one-sided words of the courtiers. I thought they were what they said outside. Zou Ji also said to King Qi Guo: "There is no court lady who is not selfish of the king, no court official is not afraid of the king, and there is no one in the four realms who does not seek the king: From this point of view, the king is very concealed." Compared with the place of the king of Qi, I am a big The territory of the Qing Dynasty is wider, so from this point of view, it is more likely that I will be deceived."

Kangxi stopped knocking on the table, turned his head to look at Zixiu seriously, and Zixiu began to break out in a cold sweat. He swallowed, realizing that he had caused trouble.If the ministers knew that Kangxi was going to go out for a private visit in Weifu, and they happened to know that it was he who proposed the idea, they would definitely make trouble for him together.

He tremblingly said: "Your Majesty, do you want to go out and observe the people's sentiments?"

"Why not? King Qi can open his mouth to accept advice, why can't I go out of the palace to observe the people's sentiments?"

"But……"

"I know your concerns. I have a lot of papers to review now, but if I really want to leave the palace, I will let the ministers choose important ones and send them to me. Moreover, I will not go out for too long at a time. .” Kangxi blinked, seeming to be in a good mood.

Zixiu only felt a headache. It seemed that the misfortune came from his mouth. He swore that he would never tell Kangxi any more stories.

Kangxi's work efficiency is very high, and on the third day he told Zixiu that he was going out for a private visit on Weibo.Zixiu was shocked, not knowing how Kangxi persuaded those ministers.

Kangxi said: "Are you willing to go with me?"

Zixiu stared at him and asked for a while, "Can I?" He couldn't believe that Kangxi was willing to take him with him.He is not San Dezi, the eunuch who takes care of the emperor, nor is he a Fayin with strong martial arts.

Kangxi: "If you want, of course you can."

Zixiu said: "Okay, I'll go, then... who else will be with me?"

Kangxi said: "Liang Jiugong, you know one of my most trusted guards."

Zixiu instantly felt that he was the extra one. After thinking for a while, he still didn't understand why Kangxi took him with him.Kangxi saw his question, but deliberately didn't point it out. In Kangxi's view, Zixiu was actually the most important of the three.Zixiu can not only cook delicious food, but also chat with him to relieve boredom. Without Zixiu, he would have lost a lot of fun in private visits.

Next was the preparation time, Zixiu bid farewell to Cheng Li, he only said that he would go out for a while, but did not say who and where.Because Kangxi said that this matter should not be known to outsiders, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.He wrote another letter and asked someone to bring it to Rong Ruo. Since the January deadline hadn't arrived, he could only contact Rong Ruo through this method.

There was a reply from Rong Ruo very quickly, and all the letters revealed reluctance, and Zixiu also saw a slight complaint.He shook his head and smiled, feeling that Rong Ruo was a little childish.

On the day of departure, Zixiu put on civilian clothes and brought some kitchen utensils given to him by Rong Ruo. These kitchen utensils are small and can be used for cooking and self-defense.

Looking at Kangxi again, he changed out of the bright yellow dragon robe and dressed in the attire of an aristocratic son, looking handsome and personable.Eunuch Liang followed Kangxi in a small attire, but his raised orchid fingers and sharp voice betrayed his identity.

What Zixiu paid the most attention to was the guard. He was slender, handsome, and full of masculinity. He knew that he was good at martial arts.Kangxi told him that his name was Ma Mingfeng, and he was the most skilled guard in the palace.

A group of four drove out of the Mountain Resort in an ordinary carriage. Without any accident, Ma Mingfeng acted as the driver.And Liang Jiugong was also very sensible, so he put down his things and went out early to accompany Ma Mingfeng in driving the car.

"Young Master, where are we going?" Zixiu sat opposite Kangxi and asked a little bored.

"Cuiping City is only more than 100 kilometers away from here." Kangxi replied, he used the pseudonym Ye Jun outside, and Zixiu and the others called him Young Master Ye.

Zixiu silently calculated, reckoning that the evening should arrive. It seems that Kangxi was more cautious and did not go far away.Looking at Kangxi in casual clothes, Zixiu felt a lot more friendly, and he laughed when he saw him.

Kangxi asked, "What are you laughing at?"

"No, I just feel in a good mood, Huang...Young master, do you feel relaxed?"

Kangxi knocked him on the head with a fan, and said: "Don't call me Young Master Huang, call me Young Master Ye, if you make a mistake again, I will throw you out."

"Okay, young master, do you feel better?" Zixiu asked persistently.

Kangxi pressed his fan handle against his chin, and said: "It seems to be better, but I was wondering if we will encounter any special things here, just like the emperor in the story you told me. Maybe We can help someone in need, or... find out something I didn't know before."

Zixiu's face was full of black lines. He looked at the roof of the car speechlessly, thinking that people who have been locked up for a long time must yearn for the outside.However, it is normal for Kangxi to have this kind of thinking. Everyone wants to be recognized by others and reflect their own value.

The journey was fairly smooth, without encountering bandits, nor beasts, not even a woman from a good family.Kangxi was a little depressed, but when he thought that he was going to Cuiping City soon, he looked a little more open.

In the evening, the group arrived at their destination—Cuiping City.Cuiping City is a small city, not as prosperous as the capital city, but the folk customs here are simple and the night market is also very lively.The carriage slowly drove into the city, Zixiu looked out and found that there were not many pedestrians on the street, most of them probably went home.

Ma Mingfeng stopped in front of a house called "Yuanlai Inn". This inn is on the main road of Cuiping City, and it is considered a relatively good inn in the city.

Liang Jiugong went down to inquire about the room information, and came out after a while to report that there were only two rooms left.Zixiu thought that Kangxi would definitely not live here, two rooms, that is to say, two people must live in one room.

He didn't care, and he believed that the other two would not care, but Kangxi, he must not be used to sharing a bed with the same sex.

Unexpectedly, Kangxi said: "It's getting late, let's stay here." Then he got off the carriage and followed Liang Jiugong into the inn.

Zixiu was taken aback, and followed him. He was very surprised that Kangxi was willing to live here!Then he became depressed again. Could it be that Kangxi wants to have a room by himself, and the three of them sleep in a room, right?

"Guest officials, this way please." Xiao Er cleverly led them upstairs, and asked as he walked: "Are the guest officials also here to participate in the 'Gourmet Conference'? Are you staying at the hotel these days?" There are so many people, you are lucky, two guest officers just checked out of the room today, otherwise there would be no room left."

"'Gourmet Conference'?" Kangxi asked, "What is that?"

"Huh? You don't know?" Xiaoer looked at several people in surprise, and then explained: "The 'Gourmet Conference' is held by some of the most famous chefs here, and it is held every year. the day after tomorrow."

"Oh? Tell me in detail." Kangxi became interested, and he glanced at Zixiu, as if to ask what he meant.

Xiao Er saw that several people were interested in listening, so he spoke even more excitedly.

"This 'Gourmet Conference', anyone who likes to cook can participate. If you win the ranking, you will also have the chance to be invited to cook by the largest food restaurant in the city, 'Tianxianglou', so there are many people participating every year." Xiao Er Introduced with relish.

In the eyes of the second brother, being able to cook in Tianxiang Building is the highest honor for the cooks in Cuiping City, but in the eyes of these people, it is not worth mentioning at all.Zixiu is the imperial cook, Kangxi grew up eating imperial food, and Liang Jiugong has always been by Kangxi's side, so he naturally looked down on Tianxianglou.And Ma Mingfeng didn't care what he said at all.

For a while, there was no reaction from a few people, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

After a while, Kangxi said: "Zixiu, are you interested in going to see it?"

Before Zixiu could answer, the little second brother said in surprise: "Is this guest officer a cook? Then you must try it. I heard that the emperor has eaten at Tianxianglou. If Tianxianglou likes it, say Maybe I can see the emperor again."

Zixiu looked at Kangxi, didn't Kangxi say that he never came out?How come you have eaten here?Kangxi shook his head slightly at him, signaling that this guy was lying.

Zixiu smiled knowingly, and suddenly became interested in this 'Gourmet Conference', he said: "Anyway, we have nothing to do here, why don't you go and sign up for a visit." What level of culinary skills did the selected cooks reach?

During the conversation, several people had already arrived at the door of the guest room, and the younger brother said: "Four guests, these two rooms are the upper rooms, please do as you please. By the way, if you need anything, just go downstairs and tell me." After finishing speaking, he nodded and left, leaving the four of them looking at each other.

Liang Jiugong said: "Master, you can live in this room, the three of us can sleep in one room."

Zixiu was a little depressed, but he really guessed it right. It's a hot day, and three men squeezed into one bed won't die from the heat.

Kangxi said: "You don't have to be so restrained when you go out, Zixiu and I can share a room, and the two of you share a room, and you can take care of me by the way."

"This..." Liang Jiugong glanced at Zixiu, seeing Zixiu's expressionless face, so he changed his tune and said, "That's fine."

Zixiu was overjoyed, thinking that the emperor really had a good heart, but sharing the same bed with Kangxi, for some reason, he became a little nervous.

The author has something to say: ah, I want them to have sex =.