After the fourth master and I wear each other [Qing wear]

The British cuisine system of the early 18th century is still developing.

It is impossible for people at this time to assume whether it will stand still or reverse the course of history in the next few hundred years.

The taste of the dishes is not important, anyway, various dining postures are set up.

William claimed to have carefully prepared the menu, and in order to take care of the expedition team's inexperience with knives and forks, he deliberately did not go to the outside restaurant for banquets.

And choose the location in your own home, and rent a good chef to cook at home, which also makes diners more relaxed eating.

The table had to be set with care, and silver and gold, polished to a dazzling shine, was essential.

Light the candles on the gold and silver candlesticks, spread two layers of tablecloths on the table, and remove one after a round of eating. ①

The dishes are divided into the first round, the second round and dessert.

The first course of the first round is usually soup, while the second round must be roasted meat.

As for other dishes, they can be selected according to the owner's preference.

Finally, dessert is served, and the exquisite porcelain plate is directly placed on the bright as new dining table.

The candlelight flickered, and the door seemed to flow with light and shadow for a while.With a sweet aftertaste, the nearly two-hour meal ends.

The plan is beautiful, but the practice is hard to describe.

The meal time of nearly two hours cannot be said to be like a year, and it is also so bizarre that I don't want to have a second time.

The six members of the expedition team who were invited had all been tempered by palace banquets, and they had to dine with the emperor on major holidays in previous years.

To be honest, the taste of palace banquets may not be as good as eating in the mansion.It's not that the imperial chef's level is low, but that a bunch of rules at the banquet prevent the dishes from showing a perfect taste.

Even so, it is better than the table in front of you.

Yinzhen really didn't know how to evaluate William.

The whole table is said to be British food, but the best thing is the French chicken consommé.

William seems to know very well that there is no good food in England, so he has a sober mind and turned the menu into a gathering of food from various European countries.

Just about to praise him for his self-knowledge, what happened to the last dish?

William gave a very poetic name "Looking at the Starry Sky School".

But the actual painting style is very strange.

No one saw the starry sky, but saw Styx where the evil spirits were struggling ferociously.

A few small fish stared at each other, half of the fish was sunk in the pie, with its head up and its mouth growing.

This appearance vividly expresses what it means to struggle to death in the dark swamp, and finally look up at the sky stubbornly.

Right now, the question is not whether the expedition team can use knives and forks flexibly, but rather that they are reluctant to use chopsticks for this shaped food.

As I said earlier, a delicacy can have a soul, but who made it have a ghost?

Looking up at the starry sky pie is full of lingering ghosts of Yuyu, it feels like one bite and you will be haunted by the ghosts.

However, William was quite proud, "Everyone, you are really lucky. It is very difficult to taste Stargazing Pie in other places in London. Because it originated from my hometown of Cornwall, I am lucky to know this pie in London. There are too few people of this sect.”

This is an interesting introduction to the origin of the dishes.

In the 16th century, a rare storm occurred in a small coastal village.

The storm made it impossible for people to go out to fish, and they were about to starve, but a brave fisherman returned safely from the storm.He reaped well, catching seven species of fish.It was made into fish pies and distributed to the villagers, solving the famine problem.

"To commemorate the heroes and pray for a good harvest. Every Christmas Eve, my hometown makes Stargazing Pies. Unfortunately, I came to London more than ten years ago to start ocean trade, and it is difficult to eat this delicacy again."

William was slightly sad, but soon he became cheerful again.Taking advantage of tonight's banquet, I specially gave the recipe list so that the chef can restore this authentic hometown food.

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to relive the deliciousness of my hometown. It's also a coincidence that there are seven of us, and the Star Pie includes seven kinds of fish. Whichever you like, please feel free to choose, no one is polite."

As soon as these words came out, the other six people instantly smiled politely in unison.

People who come out of the palace have their own way of survival.

For example, basic table manners, no matter how disgusted a dish is, you can accept it well.

What's more, William recommends the food in his hometown with sincere feelings, so it is even more necessary to respect his preferences in face.

"It looks awesome. Every fish is the embodiment of tenacity."

Wu Fuyi was the first to break the silence, and cut a piece to serve while talking. "Then I'll be blunt. I think cod is fine."

Yinzhen and Wen Xian pretended not to care much and looked over.

Seeing that the fourth brother seems to be tasting the best roast duck in the capital, his eyebrows are filled with seven points of praise, and he casually nods to express his approval of its deliciousness.

real?fake?

The two brothers and sisters couldn't help being shaken. Could it be that this is similar in nature to stinky tofu?

Stinky tofu doesn't smell very good, but it tastes delicious.In the same way, it can also be compared to the star-watching school?

Honghui and Hongsheng observe secretly, and also begin to doubt their own judgment.

Perhaps, the last so-called special dessert can really surprise people unexpectedly?

At this moment, Wu Fuyi seemed to be sincerely praising William.

"Thanks to your hospitality tonight, we were able to experience local specialties. It is a great pity that such a good food has not been promoted in London. I hope that one day it will become famous all over the world."

After hearing this, William couldn't help but be moved, "Mr. Si, thank you for your blessings. I think there will be such a day. In the future, when I can't run anymore, I plan to write recipes to introduce the cuisines of various countries. I will definitely give Stargazing Pie a place." .”

Yinzhen watched this scene.One dares to say, the other dares to believe.

What does it mean to be famous all over the world?

A dish is famous for its strength, not necessarily for its deliciousness, but also for its indescribable unpalatableness.

Others can't see it, but he can see through the old ghost's bad taste.Adhering to the idea that it is better to be happy alone than to be happy together, it is to let more people fall into the pit of looking up at the starry sky.

Not to mention, if you promote this special food according to this concept, it may really become popular all over the world.Things must be reversed in extremes, it is better to be true.Many people love to find excitement, and maybe they will challenge the "Die with Undying Eyes".

Thinking so, Xu Zhen moved the fork cooperatively, and sang and performed this song with Wu Fuyi.

Immediately, he also showed a very delicious expression, the purpose is to let the hesitant Honghui and others try it.

Seeing this, the four of them no longer had any doubts, they all picked up their knives and forks and began to look forward to tasting the Stargazing Pie.

With just one bite, I almost sent myself away.

How to describe this taste?It is the stinky and salty smell of dead sea fish, which is fused with the sweet and greasy flour baked crispy meringue.

The extreme collision of salty and sweet makes people want to grab the ground with their heads.

Fourth Brother/Ama/Fourth Uncle, ruthless!

Wu Zai Fujin didn't give way too much, this is to support her husband at all costs!

At the dinner table, Yinzhen, Wen Xian, Honghui and Hongsheng were all in the state of one soul leaving their bodies and two souls ascending to heaven.

They dare to swear that this is the weirdest food they have encountered so far, and the color, aroma and taste are at the top of the dark food list.

After putting down the knife and fork, an even stranger scene appeared.

The four of them praised William in unison, making him have to mention "Looking at the Stars" in future global food books.

For a meal, the host and guest seemed to enjoy themselves.

William was very happy. His carefully selected dishes were recognized, and he became more motivated to be a temporary tour guide. "tomorrow……"

"I have some thoughts about tomorrow's itinerary."

Yinzhen interrupted William in time, but he didn't dare to let him play freely anymore.

Crazy asylum yesterday, dark food today, who knows what will come out tomorrow.

It can also be seen from this meeting that although William is quite successful in maritime trade, his preference as a tour guide does not match the smell of copper.I actually like to recommend literary and spiritual scenery and special products.

"As the saying goes, there is no taste for taste. When I come to London, I think it is necessary to see some tacky sights."

Yinzhen took the time to read those London travel guides. Although he didn't read all of them, another name attracted him.

"We can't go to the Mint, so what about the Royal Exchange? No restrictions on foreigners?"

William originally wanted to arrange a half-day tour of the guillotine outside the Tower of London.

According to the death penalty execution notice, there will be several beheadings tomorrow, and you can pick a good seat if you arrive early.

Unexpectedly, customers are more interested in "money".

Well, this is perfectly normal.It's just too normal, which makes people feel that it shouldn't be the first choice for tourists.

"There is no limit. The exchange doesn't care where you come from, only whether you have money."

William briefly introduced, "When entering the Royal Exchange, it is important to dress well, but not too exaggerated. Individuals cannot trade directly, and need to find a reliable broker to act as an agent. I can recommend one or two brokers, but I cannot guarantee what they provide. The trading plan only earns but not loses."

"Okay. I'll go there tomorrow."

Yinzhen didn't plan to invest, it didn't matter whether he could find a reliable broker or not.He came to Europe on a mission to observe how the economy works here.

There was no objection to this decision.

So, on the third day in London, the expedition team went to the Royal Exchange.

Looking at the alley, the magnificent buildings under the sun are covered with a layer of golden light.There are distinctive Collins columns, a three-story clock tower, and small vendors in the surrounding open space bustling with sales.

Push through the crowd and enter the arch of the Exchange.

The voices of asking prices, negotiating, and exchanging product news in different languages ​​were louder and louder, as if they were condensed into mountains and tsunami.

Listen carefully, this is not the voice of money.

Some people were holding pipes, blowing out smoke rings, and reporting various data, talking about the business of spices, porcelain, wine, etc.

Others walked back and forth between the pillars of the hall, looking at the advertisements and stock prices on the different billboards.

Some people have a keen sense of smell, and strike up a conversation when they see unusual oriental faces.

After being beaten by Yinzhen, he declined first.

When you come to a strange place, you should listen more first, and don't worry about talking about money.His mission was not to make money, but to observe the operating system of the British economy.

Yinzhen pretended to be very calm and dismissed a bunch of people who struck up a conversation, and then came to the fourth brother, restraining his excitement as much as possible.

"Fourth Brother, have you seen it? This is where I should be! This is the right direction for me! I can finally do some serious business in London!"

Of course Wu Fuyi could tell that Lao Jiu was not only full of energy, but more like a survivor after a catastrophe.

He is like a shark that has finally returned to the sea after being led astray, flopping about in the pit of strange London customs.

"Thank you for your hard work. During this period of time, you can rest assured to observe the records on the exchange. If you want to invest in small amounts, don't play too much. In December, you will have to return home."

Wu Fuyi reminds Yinzhen to do short-term experiments, although she does not plan to return to Beijing according to the travel plan submitted to Kangxi, but Yinzhen still has to go back honestly.

This time he was very generous and gave Lao Jiu the opportunity to be a good son.Someone has to report Kangxi's safety, or go to take a thunderstorm first.

"Okay, I remember it all."

Yinzhen was fascinated by the prosperous money trading scene on the exchange, which was a novel scene that he had never seen in the Qing Dynasty.

He must study hard so as not to fall behind.Right now, he didn't even think about whether there were loopholes in Fourth Brother's words, or whether he had dug a hole for him.

On the other hand, William did not give up creating a special travel experience for the Qing Dynasty delegation.

Racked their brains, to do something different, to repay the Qing Dynasty expedition team's praise for the Stargazing School.

what to do?

Looking up at the starry sky pie is related to fishing, you can't take the guests to kill fish, right?

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Two days later.

William Xing hurried to the villa, "Hey! The latest news, two dolphins strayed into the Thames River this morning, and the terrible water made their souls go to see God.

The point is that their carcasses are still fresh, having been scooped up by a servant of one of my coffee shop partners.Interested in going to the Café Dolphin Dissection Competition? "

Yinzhen took people out early.

Now, when Wu Fuyi heard William's proposal, it was no surprise that he came to make trouble again. "You mean two teams of dolphins dissected. If we're involved, the other side?"

"Sir Newton, he is the president of the Royal Society, and he likes to do these novel experiments."

William asked uncertainly, "Um, do you know Isaac Newton?"

Both Hong Hui and Hong Sheng stiffened.

Newton, everyone in the Clearing Academy knows that man!The man behind the scenes who made them keep taking exams, is this about to see the real person?

"Whoever wins, what's the reward?"

Yinzhen is more practical, and has already planned to pluck wool over Newton.