Chapter 16 Instant Noodles? Braised ones, no less! They seem to have fallen in love with...
At the crack of dawn, Jiang Ge stood in the official residence.
Before the rooster crowed, she, with dark circles under her eyes, continued arguing with the system, "Refund!!!"
"I didn't even see the system notification before they deducted fourteen points from my account. Refund me!! This is consumer fraud!!"
"Sorry, the 'god-level special effects' service has been credited to your account and cannot be refunded."
"Give me my money back~" she said weakly. Ever since she discovered that her system points had mysteriously decreased, she had been protesting until her voice was hoarse.
Who knew the system would be so unresponsive, its cold, mechanical voice devoid of any humanity: "It's perfectly reasonable for the system to arrange a welcome ceremony for new employees after verifying that they have money."
“That makes sense, but I’m poor. I don’t want anyone to use this special effect service in the future.” Jiang Ge planned to cancel the special effect directly.
When the recruitment was successful, Jiang Ge was still asking if she could recruit her charming ancestor. After spending points, her attitude changed drastically. 004 couldn't help but ask, "What if the charming ancestor Qin Shi Huang came?"
hehe.
Jiang Ge sneered twice. Not to mention the charming ancestor, even if her own ancestor crawled out of his grave, he would not turn on this money-burning special effect again.
His tone was cold and ruthless: "I won't open it, no matter who comes."
Oh well, consider this point loss a lesson learned.
She had high expectations for Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao.
This is the first time I've ever had the chance to see the door gods.
Just as the rooster raised its head, Hei Fu appeared in the room. He arrived exceptionally early every day, and the hopes of the entire Qin Dynasty rested on his shoulders. The general had already sent someone on horseback back to Xianyang to deliver the message.
In the battle reports from Xianyang, besides the good news of the war against Chu, there was also news that Hei Fu had gained the favor of the gods.
God bless the Great Qin.
Just after the rooster crowed three times, two people suddenly appeared out of thin air in the house. One was holding a pair of whips, and the other was carrying a golden mace. Both of them were dressed in golden armor and looked majestic and solemn.
The two opened their eyes and first looked around.
The burly, dark-faced man holding a pair of whips looked around before hesitatingly asking, "Young sir, may I ask where the South Heavenly Gate is?"
Yuchi Jingde was brainwashed by Li Shimin's talk about the South Heavenly Gate. He genuinely believed that they were there to guard the South Heavenly Gate, and that they were dressed in the finest clothes and carried the best of the Tang Dynasty.
We must strive to avoid being looked down upon by anyone... no, we must avoid being looked down upon by even the gods!
"South Heavenly Gate? There's no South Heavenly Gate here." Jiang Ge was puzzled. Why didn't the system explain clearly when it recruited people to work? What's the difference between this and lying?
After all, the difference between the city gate of Songyang County and Nantianmen is not small.
Not only was the burly, dark-faced man anxious, but the seemingly calm and composed man next to him also became a little anxious: "We are supposed to be guarding the South Heavenly Gate, Jingde, it seems the phoenix has been sent to the wrong place."
Upon hearing the name Jingde, Jiang Ge confirmed his suspicions. After all, there weren't many people with dark faces who were also called Jingde. Who else could it be but the famous Yuchi Jingde?
The one holding the golden mace next to him is probably Qin Shubao.
So majestic and imposing.
The twenty-four meritorious officials of Lingyan Pavilion, who were famous throughout history, are now part of the Tang Dynasty's all-star lineup, and two of them have arrived!
"It wasn't sent to the wrong place, but it wasn't the South Heavenly Gate that I was looking at, but the city gate of Songyang County."
Django had barely finished speaking.
Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao exchanged glances. They had heard of Nantianmen, but what was this gate of Songyang County? Was it comparable to Nantianmen?
Jiang Ge led Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao out of the county government office and towards the city gate, saying as they walked, "This is Songyang County. I invited you to guard the city gate of Songyang County. My surname is Jiang and my given name is Ge. You can just call me Magistrate Jiang."
So this little child is the master in the phoenix's mouth?
Yuchi Jingde secretly glanced at Jiang Ge. He wasn't particularly robust; he was thin and frail, and not very tall. He was also too delicate-looking, making him slightly less handsome than his own emperor.
If she is the master of the phoenix, then she must be an immortal?
"Yes, Magistrate Jiang."
Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao exchanged a glance, and in that one glance, they understood each other's meaning: they must cultivate a good relationship with her.
"My name is Yuchi Jingde."
"Qin Shubao".
The two introduced themselves and then bowed to each other.
Jiang Ge felt a little guilty after being greeted with such a formality. These were Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde, who were over a thousand years older than her combined. However, she remained calm and composed, saying, "No need for such formalities."
"From now on, you two will be yamen runners of Songyang County. Your job is to guard the city gates of Songyang County. You will be on duty in this yamen, so that outsiders won't see you. You will be provided with lunch."
These were all written in the contract, and Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao already knew about them before they came, so even if there was a misunderstanding about guarding the city gate at the beginning, it was cleared up.
“Magistrate Jiang, there’s no need to worry, we already know all this.”
Jiang Ge didn't forget to introduce Hei Fu to them: "This is Hei Fu, from the Qin Dynasty."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde's eyes widened involuntarily. They did not know Hei Fu, but they knew about the Qin Dynasty. The Qin Dynasty was more than 800 years away from the Tang Dynasty. This span covered the long history from the eve of Qin's unification to the early Tang Dynasty, witnessing the dynastic changes from Qin and Han, Three Kingdoms, Wei, Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties to Sui and Tang.
Hef
A living, breathing person from the Qin Dynasty.
Hei Fu returned the greeting according to Qin Dynasty etiquette. He had no idea what Magistrate Jiang was waiting for, but it turned out that a new person had arrived.
"I am Qin Qiong, courtesy name Shubao, from the Great Tang Dynasty." Qin Shubao was shocked but did not forget to introduce himself. Although he had not come to the South Heavenly Gate, it was not much different. He was actually able to see a person from eight hundred years ago!
Before they set off, Li Shimin gave them many instructions, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a good relationship with the immortals for the benefit of the Tang Dynasty.
Having just arrived, there wasn't much small talk; the focus was on quickly getting to know the job. Hei Fu didn't say much, but silently memorized the Tang Dynasty's history. He would have to report all this information to General Wang Jian when he got back, including the curved plow and fertilizer from a few days ago.
The four of them traveled together, each with their own thoughts and feelings.
Once they reached the city gate of Songyang County, they had no time to think about these things anymore; it was just too different from what they had imagined.
At first, Li Shimin thought it was the Southern Heavenly Gate, so he dressed Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao in heavy armor weighing dozens of kilograms, making them look magnificent and solemn. But this was the city gate of Songyang County...
The sky was just beginning to lighten.
Yuchi Jingde could even see the dust kicked up by the wind on the road. He looked down at his golden armor and then at the dilapidated city gate, feeling that it was a bit of a waste.
While Yuchi Jingde was watching, Qin Shubao had already stopped on the left side of the city gate. He was accepting of the current situation. Although Jiang Ge was thin, he was good-looking and had a faint air of immortality about him.
Maybe it's some minor deity descended to earth for a visit? In any case, it doesn't matter if there are benefits to be had while working there.
Yuchi Jingde glanced at Qin Shubao, sighed, and stood to the right. As soon as they stood still, they saw the system update in their minds.
Welcome Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao to Songyang County.
Qin Shubao listened to the voice in his mind and realized that he had not gone to the wrong place. He was completely relieved. However, since arriving in Songyang County, he felt much more relaxed. Although he still looked old, he felt like he had returned to his youth and had inexhaustible energy.
As he walked, he carefully observed his surroundings. The county was not small, and it could probably accommodate five thousand people. The county government staff was simple, and Magistrate Jiang seemed to be a good-tempered person.
You can earn wages simply by doing the work.
I bought medicine that even immortals use.
The medicine used by immortals must be able to cure all diseases.
Thinking of this, Qin Shubao felt a surge of excitement.
Django explained the job duties to them.
"You can familiarize yourselves with the work in the morning, since you haven't done this before..."
"Checking pedestrians' travel documents is unnecessary for people in the county town."
"Our main task is to guard the city gates and maintain order in the county!"
"If anyone causes trouble, don't hesitate to take them down!"
......
After he finished speaking, Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao nodded. The two battle-hardened men appeared very obedient in front of Jiang Ge, after all, this man was closely related to their salaries.
Jiang Ge noticed that Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao were reserved, and took the initiative to ease the tension: "Don't be reserved, just focus on your work."
The two men spoke in unison: "Thank you, Magistrate. We will remember this."
After his initial excitement, Qin Shubao returned to reality. The employment contract clearly stated that the monthly salary was only 280 yuan. He wanted more than just painkillers; he wanted a cure for all his ailments. However, medicine used by immortals must be very expensive, and he wondered if the salary would increase. Looking at Jiang Ge, he involuntarily asked, "Magistrate Jiang, isn't this salary a bit...?"
The sentence was left unsaid, but Jiang Ge understood what Qin Shubao meant, so he could only laugh it off.
"Work hard. As long as the lives of the people in Songyang County improve and they can eat and dress warmly, your wages will definitely increase." With that, Jiang Ge slipped away.
The pie in the picture is drawn to be both large and round.
These words immediately put Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao at ease. It was just guarding the city gate, wasn't it?
It's a piece of cake for them; promotions and raises are just around the corner.
She trusted Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao completely. They were more than capable of guarding the city gates of Songyang County; they could probably even guard the South Heavenly Gate without any problem.
If you encounter someone with ill intentions, you might get beaten into a meatball by Yuchi Jingde the moment you open your mouth.
Jiang Ge returned to the county government office with peace of mind.
They handed over the city gate to Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao.
She was relieved about the security at the city gate, but she hadn't considered the psychological impact on the common people who suddenly saw these two burly men.
Luo Li was heading to the county town early in the morning to discuss tax matters.
As dawn broke, Luo Lizheng arrived at the city gate, becoming the first resident to enter the county town that day. He was already quite familiar with the guards at the gate, so a simple greeting was enough for them to let him through without needing to say anything more.
Rory could complete this process with his eyes closed. He was still a little sleepy when he got up early in the morning, but he was stopped by a steel whip when he arrived at the city gate.
Luo Li was just opening his sleepy eyes when he was startled awake by Yuchi Jingde. Who could tell him who this dark-faced giant was?
Where is Ding Yi? Where is Xu Da?
"Does the old man have any travel documents?" Yuchi Jingde underestimated the pressure he felt. This man, who had survived countless battles, was only asking a question in a deep voice, wanting to check Luo Lizheng's travel documents. Before he could finish speaking...
“I…I have no official documents. I am a law-abiding citizen. My ancestors have lived in Songyang County for generations. I am the village head of Dali Village!”
As the lorry successfully passed through, his calves were still shivering; he had never seen such a fierce man before.
Two of them came at once.
When it stands right in front of someone, oh my god, it's incredibly scary.
He needed to hurry back to the village to tell the villagers not to go to the city, because the two gatekeepers there looked like old mountain cats.
As soon as he turned around, Qin Shubao grabbed him and asked in a deep voice, "Old man, I'm asking you, where is this place? What dynasty is this? Who is the emperor sitting on the throne?"
It was very easy to lift, just like how people in the Tang Dynasty would lift it.
Luo Lizheng thought he was somewhat educated and had read books, but why couldn't he understand what this old black man was saying?
"This is Songyang County, from the Yan Dynasty!"
He answered cautiously, but when asked the last question, Luo Lizheng dared not speak, for he, an old villager, dared not presume to discuss matters concerning the emperor.
After answering, he lowered his head and remained silent.
Qin Shubao and Yuchi Jingde exchanged glances, neither of them intending to make things difficult for him.
They put him down on the ground. "Old man, we are really sorry. It's our first time coming out of the mountains, and we don't know anything. Please forgive us."
That's a polite way of saying it.
It was just too scary at first, but luckily Luo Lizheng didn't want to dwell on it anymore. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Don't do it like that next time."
Qin Shubao nodded in agreement with a smile.
As if the matter were over, Rory was gradually letting his guard down.
Suddenly, Yuchi Jingde asked, "Do you know the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?"
Without thinking, he blurted out: "What Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors? I've never heard of them."
I have never known it.
The two calmed down and realized that there were no Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors or the Tang Dynasty here. It was as if the once mighty Tang Dynasty had vanished like smoke and dust.
Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao exclaimed inwardly, "Who but an immortal could possess such an ability to traverse time and space?!"
Since recruiting Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao, the system has lit up another icon. I was so excited that I forgot to click on the new icon.
Let's click on this icon instead.
You won't believe it until you click on it, and once you do, you'll be shocked!
I never expected this to be the system's provided meal. I finally saved money on a meal. Heaven knows how much Hei Fu can eat!
They're practically bankrupting her.
She scrolled through the system's provided meals, which were based on her points; low points meant mediocre meals.
Currently available are braised beef noodles, tomato and egg noodles, and pickled cabbage noodles...
It's all instant noodles.
In modern times, there are so many delicious foods that I don't crave instant noodles at all. But after arriving in Songyang County, where there wasn't much to eat in ancient times, let alone in the impoverished Songyang County, the salt was bitter and astringent, the vinegar wasn't sour, the vegetables were tasteless, and even the big white steamed buns weren't fluffy. Just looking at these instant noodles made Jiang Ge's throat water.
Master Kong!
I miss you!!!
Her hand frantically tapped the braised beef noodles.
Unfortunately, I couldn't open any of them; the system kept displaying the message: "Work meals are only provided on weekdays at lunchtime!"
[Work meals are only provided at lunchtime on weekdays!]
[Work meals are only provided at lunchtime on weekdays!]
It just pops up a window, but doesn't actually give it to me.
So, she won't be able to eat a single bite of instant noodles until noon.
It seems she was able to eat this instant noodles thanks to the fact that she's a working-class person.
Django glanced at the sun; it must be almost noon.
The location where the system distributes work meals is a secluded "canteen" specially reserved by Jiang Ge, which is considered safe.
Meals are provided according to each person's appetite.
Django had three bags, while Hei Fu, Yuchi Jingde, and Qin Shubao each had ten bags, stacked high.
It's no exaggeration to say that 004 is stingy and cheap; he wouldn't even give us a cup of instant noodles, we had to make them ourselves.
There's also an unlimited hot water bottle next to it, which is also provided by the system and is only distributed during mealtimes.
Just looking at it makes my mouth water.
"System, this instant noodle contains additives. Ancient people couldn't handle it. Let me handle it." He spoke with an air of righteous indignation.
If you ignore Django's piercing gaze, this statement does have some credibility.
Additives and preservatives.
Ancient people couldn't eat all the food they needed, as they ate mostly organic food. What if they suddenly ingested additives and their health suffered?
"System-made, absolutely top-quality, with no additives whatsoever." The cold, mechanical voice shattered Django's illusions.
By the time Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao arrived, the instant noodles were already prepared.
Django and Hafee were already eating on the side.
Hei Fu didn't eat well in the Qin Dynasty. He was already quite satisfied with just eating cornbread with Jiang Ge at the county government office every day. Little did he know that there were even better things to eat.
The whole room smelled of instant noodles, an irresistible aroma.
Yuchi Jingde sniffed the flour; it was still oily! His eyes lit up.
"Magistrate Jiang, what is this?"
I haven't eaten instant noodles in a long time. Even instant noodles are incredibly delicious, mainly because ingredients were so scarce in ancient times.
Instant noodles contain hot soup, white noodles, leafy greens, and oil.
In ancient times, a bowl of this piping hot soup would be priceless!
"Instant noodles, that'll be our work meals. Ten packs each for the two of you," Jiang Ge said, pointing out the directions.
There were two large bowls on the table, filled with instant noodles.
Upon opening the lid, the fragrance immediately fills the nostrils.
Django picked up a mouthful of instant noodles and told the two of them, "I just made instant noodles for you two, you can eat now."
Qin Shubao strutted down in front of the instant noodles in a huge bowl, the noodles clump together and were perfectly cooked, with chopsticks placed to the side.
I couldn't wait to pick up my chopsticks and take a bite.
It can pick up half a bag at a time.
While Qin Shubao maintained proper dining etiquette, Yuchi Jingde didn't care about such things, picking up his bowl and pouring the food into his mouth.
fragrant!
It smells amazing!!
Who invented this delicious food (chew, chew, chew)?
Eating a bowl of instant noodles in ancient times would definitely be a shock from modern society to ancient society.
In no time at all.
The instant noodles in the bowl were all gone, and even the soup was drunk up.
Originally, Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao were somewhat resistant to the job of having to get up early every day to clock in, but now, the food they were eating was just too good.
They seem to be starting to enjoy going to work.
A note from the author:
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I applied for the ranking today and need to update the word count accordingly. After finishing this chapter, there's another one coming up this week qwq. I'll be checking for bugs in between. I've changed the title several times, can you guys help me choose whether it's better for me to become an empress using the historical figure recruitment system or this instant noodle thing? Anyway, I've already made a cover, and I think it looks pretty good [doge emoji]. Hehe, I hope everyone will add it to their favorites and support me! [cheering][cheering][cheering]
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