Zhi Xuan

The hunted brown bears and deer were brought back to the camp, which caused a lot of joy.

The brown bear is too big. Several skilled cooks and cooks worked together to quickly peel off the bear's skin and divide the meat and bones.The bear's paws were cooked separately and prepared to be dedicated to the two sons.

More than two hundred deer were hunted, all fat and strong.

The antlers of the two stags were more than half a meter long, and the outstretched branches were very sharp, with dark marks on them, whether it was the blood of a competitor or a predator.

The chef in charge of cooking washes the cut meat, further divides it, and then puts it into the pot.

The water in the pot was already boiling, bubbling and bubbling.

The venison is put in, and the color changes quickly in the boiling water. After adding the specially prepared seasoning, the fragrance gradually wafts out, making people salivate.

The complete deer leg is put on the fire and roasted by a special person.During this period, keep turning to avoid burning the skin and meat.Also brushed with seasoning to give the meat a better flavor.

This is what Chef Zhidi does.

Chef Zhao looked at it with novelty, and finally understood why the same venison cooked by himself was not as delicious as the other side.

According to common practice, the chef serving the monarch will only pay attention to the heat of the barbecue to ensure that the meat is fresh and tender, and will not add seasoning in the middle.At most, two or three sauces are added to the salt for the monarch and the clan to enjoy.

Chef Zhi's cooking method opened their eyes, and they watched intently.When the other party coughed twice, he smiled embarrassedly and looked away reluctantly.

"It's okay, if you don't understand something, just ask." Chef Zhi is very generous and doesn't intend to hide his secrets.

Once Young Master Xuan and Young Master Hao made a marriage contract, everyone is serving the Young Master's cooks, and in the future, they will not see each other when they bow their heads, so it is necessary to show goodwill appropriately.

Secondly, they serve Gongzi Xuan, and the other side serves Gongzi Hao, each has its own master, and there is no inevitable competitive relationship.I don't care if I want to cherish my own broom and not pass on my skills to the outside world.

Finally, and most importantly, similar cooking methods are known to almost everyone in Zhidi today.Not to mention professional chefs, even old men and children know how to make food more delicious.

In this way, there is no need to hide it at all.If the other party wants to learn, the church is there, and they can form a good relationship, so why not do it.

Chef Zhi is generous, and Chef Zhao is very grateful.

The former is willing to teach, while the latter is willing to learn. The process of preparing the dinner turned into half a teaching scene.Courtesy is reciprocal, Zhao Dichu also shared a lot of his own experience, the two sides exchanged friendly, even the helper and slave learned a lot and benefited a lot.

Venison and bear meat is cooked conventionally and arrives quickly.

Although bear paws are also roasted and stewed, the procedures and craftsmanship are more elaborate.

The cooks were busy from noon to evening, and then until the sun set. As the heat evaporated, the aroma of the food permeated the surroundings, attracting two battalions of soldiers and soldiers, and even the chief of the armor couldn't help but stop.

It's so delicious.

At night, torches were set up around the camp.

The large tent for the negotiation has been dismantled, leaving only the earthen platform with a square fire pile set up beside it.

In the night, the bonfire blazed, and the sparks burst, circling up with the night wind, like a fire dragon.

The waiters were busy setting wooden tables, and the slaves laid out animal skins and straw mats in batches.

The chef commanded the servants to lift the lid of the pot, scoop out the stewed venison and bear meat, cut them into thick slices on the chopping board, and then put them on a large wooden plate, with fragrant broth and millet rice on the side, ready to distribute to everyone .

The carefully cooked bear paws were placed in the cauldron, Zhixuan and Zhao Hao each had a complete one, and the officials at the banquet each had a piece, soaked in the soup, it was crystal clear and looked very attractive.

The pickles and sauces were packaged separately and delivered to the table one after another by the waiters.This is followed by dishes, staples, and drinks infused with honey.

Everyone entered the table, with Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao at the top, and the subordinate officials took their seats in turn.

The chief and the soldiers all have seats, and the soldiers are second-class. The slaves are not allowed to participate, but they can also share the broth and can have a delicious meal.

Before the banquet officially started, the witch doctor prayed in front of the bonfire. Accompanied by the soaring fireworks, the vigorous and powerful voice resounded through the night sky.

Zhi Xuan looked at the witch doctor next to the flame, and his thoughts began to drift away again.

In the light of the flames, familiar and unfamiliar images keep appearing in front of the eyes. There are past lives and present lives, skyscrapers and ancient buildings overlap each other, urban white-collar workers and black armored soldiers pass by.

The light and shadow are distorted, like water waves swaying.

Both true and illusory, like a dream but not a dream.

real and unreal.

Finally, the witch doctor's prayer ended, and Zhi Xuan also recovered from his erratic state.

For a moment, he seemed unable to hear the voice in his ear.The slightly cool palm covered his wrist, feeling the warmth of another person, and he regained his senses completely.

Turning his head, Zhao Hao was staring at him with probing eyes.

The fire light illuminated Zhao Hao's face, against the red robe, making him look more like a jade sculpture.

Zhi Xuan tried to retract his hand, but the strength of his wrist suddenly increased, and he relaxed the next moment.Zhi Xuan heaved a sigh of relief when the temperature belonging to another person disappeared. For the first time, he avoided Zhao Hao's gaze.

Everything happened in an instant, except for Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao, none of the nearby officials noticed the changes between them.

The historian had a keen intuition, looked up, was patted on the shoulder by the clan, and then looked away, as if nothing had happened.

The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm, even if there was no wine, all the guests were extremely jubilant.

Perhaps because of what happened just now, Zhi Xuan was not very interested.It wasn't until the two soldiers left their seats and fencing amidst the applause of the crowd that he regained his energy and threw himself into the banquet.

The banquet lasted until the middle of the night before everyone enjoyed themselves.

The bonfire was about to burn out, and the cold wind suddenly picked up, colder than the previous night wind.

Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao got up and left the table, and the officials also left.Soldiers and soldiers are one step behind.After everyone had left, the servants and slaves began to clean up the place.

The night wind was getting stronger and stronger, Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao boarded their cars and went back to the camp.

Seeing Young Master Hao in the night, Zhi Xuan suddenly had an idea, invited Young Master Hao to his car in front of everyone, closed the car door, and said solemnly: "I have something to do."

"Please tell me." Zhao Hao thought that Zhi Xuan had something important to discuss, otherwise he wouldn't suddenly ask him to board the car, and immediately sat upright with a serious expression.

"Can't talk, can only do."

Zhi Xuan suddenly pulled the distance between the two of them closer, and under Zhao Hao's surprised gaze, he twisted up the pearl-encrusted hairband, and said softly, "How?"

Zhao Hao didn't make a sound, but looked at Zhi Xuan intently with a pensive expression.

Just when Zhi Xuan thought he would not agree and was about to let go, the back of his neck was suddenly caught, and Leng Xiang approached, just like in the strange wind.

"If the marriage is not completed, don't be in a hurry. If you are in a hurry, Hao can do it too."

While speaking, Zhao Hao moved closer, clasped the back of Zhi Xuan's neck with one hand, and supported Zhi Xuan's side with the other.The sleeves are spread out, the dazzling red overlaps like the black of the night, bright and enchanting.

The breath is close at hand, looking into the other person's eyes, there is no panic, no embarrassment, no obsession, only clarity, but it is unusually seductive.

Zhi Xuan smiled, put his arms around Zhao Hao's shoulders, and brushed his fingers against Zhao Hao's earlobe.

He confirmed once again that the man in front of him is a good partner, from any aspect.

Outside the compartment, the subordinates were watching their minds. No matter what was going on in their minds, they seemed calm on the surface.

Finally, the door of the carriage opened, and Zhao Hao stepped out of the car, neatly dressed and with a natural expression.

The subordinate officials looked at Gongzi Hao without any trace, and then at the equally tidy Gongzi Xuan, exchanging glances with each other, knowing the bottom of their hearts.Then they boarded their cars and went back to the camp, without talking all the way.

After the historian returned to his residence, he immediately spread out the bamboo slips, picked up a pen and carved a line of words: After the banquet, son Xuan invited son Hao to meet in the car.

After writing the last word, the historian put down his pen and closed the bamboo slips.Glancing at the boxes piled up in the tent, I am quite satisfied with my work during this period.

Zhi Xuan still didn't know what the historian had written down, otherwise he would never be able to sleep comfortably.

Zhao Hao knew about it, but he didn't intend to interfere.Although he faintly noticed that the historian was a little different from when he first met, but the other party was indeed fulfilling his duties, so he ignored the weirdness.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhi Xuan walked out of the tent and found that the grass that was still yellow yesterday was covered with a layer of silver.

"Snowing."

A gust of cold wind hit, Zhi Xuan raised his head to look at the gray sky, reached out to catch a few flakes of snow, watched the snow particles melt in his palm until they disappeared without a trace.

This is the first snow this winter, and it came quite suddenly.

Fortunately, the teams on both sides are well prepared, and the meeting is expected to last for a short time. Among the materials they brought are winter clothes and a lot of animal skins, which can be used to keep warm.

The witch doctor observed the sky and reported to Zhi Xuan that the snow would not stop for a while, and it was likely to fall more and more.

"The road is blocked by heavy snow, so we should start as soon as possible."

In Zhao Hao's camp, the subordinate officials are also speaking, in order to prevent the road from being blocked by heavy snow, they need to leave as soon as possible.

Fortunately, the marriage contract has been finalized, so Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao don't need to stay anywhere for a long time.

The tasks of the subordinate officials have also ended, and the next step is to submit the marriage certificate to the monarch, and the two countries will send pedestrians to complete all the procedures of the marriage.

You can find out the place of marriage in advance.

Once a suitable place is determined, report to the monarchs of the two countries as soon as possible, so that son Xuan and son Hao can send troops together.

After breakfast, Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao met again.Both parties intend to set off as soon as possible, before the heavy snow falls.

Neither of them is procrastinating. Since they decided to withdraw from the camp, they issued an order on the same day, and the two camps quickly became busy.

Zhidi people have tools at hand, and they can pull out camp much faster than Zhaodi people.

While the people of Zhaodi were busy collecting the tents, Zhidi's team was already ready to go.All the supplies were loaded into carts and tied up, the oxen and horses were put on the reins, and the grain and animal skins dug out before were also packed separately and covered with thick straw mats.The carts are not enough, so the wheelbarrows are rolled out, which can save a lot of energy for the slaves.

Zhi Xuan didn't leave in a hurry, but let the team wait in place until Zhao Hao's camp was cleared, and then said goodbye to each other according to the etiquette.

"See you again!"

The two bid farewell in the car, and the officials behind them also handed each other away.

The black and red teams separated everywhere, set off in different directions, and set foot on their way home amidst the sound of horns.

At the same time, the officials sent by Xi Yuanhou had stayed in Zhidi for several days.

The visitor had Xiyuanhou's will and summoned Zhixuan to go to Xidu City.

I thought it was an easy errand, but I just sent a message and it will be returned soon.It never occurred to him that Zhixuan was not in the fief, so he asked the government magistrate and the county doctor, and he only said that he led the army to the north, and he didn't know anything else.

"When will Young Master Xuan return?"

"I don't know."

"Is there any news to send back?"

"Nothing."

During the stay, the officials from the western capital had to ask questions every day, but they got the same answer.

There was no news from Zhixuan for a long time, and the visitor couldn't help but feel anxious. If this continues, he won't be able to see Gongzixuan's face, and he will not be able to convey his will. How should he explain to the monarch?

Just when the officials were restless, Zhi Xuan finally returned from anywhere.

Hearing the noise outside the door, knowing that Gong Zixuan's team had returned, the officials were impatient and ignored other things, took the emperor's order, and went out of the city with everyone.

Both sides of the road were already crowded with people, even if the snow kept falling, it couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the crowd.

In the distance, a black flag appeared in the snow, followed by a chariot drawn by strong horses, and a long black dragon following the chariot.

Two gray wolves galloped through the snow, stepping onto the mound one after another, howling harshly.

The golden eagle pierced through the clouds like a sharp sword across the sky.

Zhi Xuan in a black robe stood on the car, the car rails and fenders were lowered ahead of time, facing the wind and snow, his black sleeves bulged, the jade belt around his waist was crystal clear, and the colorful treasures inlaid on the hairband were shining brightly.

Seeing Zhixuan, the people of Zhidi cheered in unison, without fear of the wind and snow, welcoming son Xuan back.

Officials from the western capital stood in the crowd, and when they saw Young Master Xuan surrounded by soldiers and subjects, their surprise was beyond words.

This high-spirited young man in front of him is really the same person as the Young Master Xuan in his memory?