Jiang Weiping studied behind closed doors for more than half a month and finally made a thin-skinned iron pot.
He came excitedly and when he reached the main hall, before Rong Xi could greet him, he put the iron pot on the ground and said excitedly, "Da Lang, please look."
Rong Xi's eyes suddenly lit up and he was extremely happy.
"Brother Shouyuan really has unique skills!" He praised loudly and held the pot to observe it carefully.
Liu He served tea and food. Seeing Rong Xi's happy expression, he couldn't help laughing and asked, "Sir, may I ask what this cauldron is used for?"
It is of great use!
"Mr. Liu, wash it with boiling water first, wipe it dry, put it on the stove, turn on a low fire, use chopsticks to rub the pork against the wall, and it is ready when it becomes residue. After washing it again, apply soybean oil and let it stand for a day and a night. Do you remember?"
Liu He didn't understand what he meant, but he obeyed the order sincerely and walked away with the pot.
"Dalang, what do you mean?" Jiang Weiping asked in confusion.
Rong Xi drank the tea and said with a bright smile: "The new cauldron should be protected in this way. If Brother Shouyuan doesn't mind, I will invite you and Brother Xuanshi to come together another day to taste the new dishes."
We have to wait until the Chen family leaves.
"Dalang, there's no need to be so modest. When it comes to cooking skills, Dalang is already at the top. Xuanshi and I are really lucky to have such a delicious meal." Jiang Weiping said with a simple smile.
The two chatted for a long time, and Jiang Weiping suddenly looked serious and said, "I was walking through the street today and heard some rumors about Dalang."
Rong Xi saw that he looked worried but had no doubts. He was touched and stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Shouyuan. Xi is fine. With time, the rumors will eventually disappear."
"I don't know which evil person has ruined your reputation. He is so vicious!" Jiang Weiping waved his sleeves angrily.
"Haha," Rong Xilang laughed out loud, "Brother Shouyuan, don't worry about it. I am innocent and I am not afraid of what others say. Please wait a moment. I will go get the money."
Jiang Weiping hurriedly stopped him, saying shyly, "Don't spend the money, Dalang. You gave me the iron smelting method before, which was a great favor. I was just about to talk to you about this."
He took a piece of paper from his bosom and spread it out on the table.
Rong Xi looked at it carefully, frowned slightly, and said after a while: "Brother Shouyuan, I admire and appreciate it very much, but this is inappropriate."
"What's wrong with that?" Jiang Weiping thought he was going to refuse, and hurriedly said, "Without Dalang's magic, I wouldn't have been able to make this cauldron. Dalang has made a great contribution."
He wanted to share the profits with Rong Xi.
Rong Xi shook his head and sighed, "Brother Shouyuan, although this method is wonderful, the salt and iron industry of the Wei Dynasty is officially managed. Your skills will sooner or later be known to others. When the government intervenes, the iron smelting method will be returned to the court."
This is true, and Jiang Weiping knows it too. But he was unwilling, not for himself, but for Rong Xi.
Dalang is extremely intelligent and full of creative ideas, but he lives a hard life and is despised by others. It is really unjust.
"Brother Shouyuan, why don't you wait until the national mourning period is over before presenting this method to the government." Rong Xi suggested.
The Great Wei Dynasty has a rule that if the people obtain a good method and make contributions, the court will reward them. Although their numbers are small, their reputations are widespread and are also beneficial to the Jiang family.
Jiang Weiping had no choice but to nod, and secretly decided in his heart that all the reward money should be given to Dalang. However, he was still confused.
"Why doesn't Dalang want to become famous for this?"
As soon as he said this, he felt extremely stupid.
Dalang is the son of a Beijing official. Even if he wants to become famous, he would like to become famous for his knowledge. How could he care about being a craftsman?
Rong Xi was unaware of the remorse in his heart and said casually, "Xi has a bad reputation. If I spread my name, I am afraid that the people will spit on me and the government will hate me, which will be disadvantageous to the cause."
Fame is not important to him.
Hearing this, Jiang Weiping was moved and tears welled up in his eyes. He drank tea to cover his eyes, raised his head to let the tears flow back, and sighed, "Da Lang has a broad mind. I admire him!"
The two chatted for a while, and at about 3 p.m., Jiang Weiping was reluctant to leave.
In the guest room, Chen's master and servants were either sitting or standing.
Chen Chuangu picked up the seeds and chewed them while saying, "Why do I always feel that there is something strange about Rong Dalang?"
When the matter of receiving the subsidy was mentioned just now, Rong Dalang was surprised but not shocked. Could it be that he had known about it for a long time?
"It's not consistent with the rumors, which is strange." Chen Dalang leaned against the bed, holding a book and smiled, "And you mentioned his physical condition. If he is smart, he would have known it long ago."
Chen Erlang couldn't help but interject, "I've observed carefully that Rong Dalang is quite talented. I guess he was hiding his talent when he was in Shengjing. Now that he's in Linxi, trying to make a living, his talent must be on display, which is different from before."
I have to say that this reasoning is quite logical.
Who can explain what happened in the rear house? My stepmother is a kind person, so she allowed my husband to leave Shengjing and live in Linxi, where he lives a free and easy life.
However, if a man cannot achieve great things in life, it would be a regret in his life. I don’t know what choice Rong Dalang will make.
"What Erlang said is very true." Chen Chuangu smiled and flattered him, "But in my opinion, this Rong Dalang may be more than we imagined. What we have seen is just the tip of the iceberg."
Chen Dalang closed the book and put it on the table, "Why do you say that?"
Chen Chuangu thought about the things in the warrior's hand and frowned, "We have never seen honeycomb coal balls and coal stoves before, but they are all in Rong's house. Now there are new things. It's really puzzling."
When he had finished speaking, he told the two people what he had seen.
Chen Erlang glanced at the strong servant behind him, and the servant understood and left the house immediately. After a while, he returned and replied, "Mr. Liu did not hide anything and said frankly that the object was a new iron cauldron that could be used to fry and stir-fry dishes."
"Frying?" Chen Chuangu was stunned. "What do you mean by frying?"
"Mr. Liu doesn't know," the servant said helplessly, "He said this was Mr. Rong's order."
Upon hearing this, Chen Chuangu felt so anxious that he almost left the table and ran to Rong Xi to find out what was going on.
"The emergence of many talented people is truly a blessing for the Wei Dynasty." Chen Erlang sighed, seeming to be honored.
Chen Dalang thought about it more deeply and said in surprise, "If that is really a new thin cauldron, it shows that the blacksmith's skills are extraordinary. But the government's iron smelting skills seem to be far inferior to this, right?"
When these words were spoken, Chen Erlang was stunned and looked at him sideways. After a moment, he smiled and said, "This trip to Linxi is of great significance."
Chen Chuangu raised his eyebrows and placed the cup on the table. "The skills belong to others, you won't rob them, right?"
"The Wei Dynasty has its own laws, and the people should follow them. Besides, the court will reward them, and they will gain both fame and fortune. How can they rob them?"
Chen Chuangu did not argue with the two dignitaries, but only muttered quietly: "The reward money is very small, and the people don't care. In this case, who is willing to research and create?"
However, Chen Dalang had extraordinary hearing, and his brows slightly frowned when he heard what he said. However, what we are focusing on right now is the situation in Shengjing, so it is not convenient to say more about such matters right now.
"Chuan Gu, my leg injury has healed. Can I walk the day after tomorrow?"
Chen Chuangu gave him a sidelong look and sighed, "That's fine."
If it weren't for his duties, he really wanted to live a carefree life in Rong's house, surrounded by delicious food and having Dalang's witty conversations, which was extremely comfortable.
Shengjing, on the other hand, was a place full of dangers and dangers, filled with swords and sabers. If you are not careful, your life may be in danger.
At noon the next day, Chen Chuangu came to find Rong Xi, handed him the prescription, and told him about leaving home.
Rong Xi nodded and smiled, thanking him solemnly.
The day and night have passed, and the thin pot is still usable. We might as well treat them to some fresh dishes tonight as a send-off.
After fresh river poultry and other ingredients were prepared, Rong Xi asked Liu and his grandson to assist and arrange the various ingredients evenly.
Remove the meat, fascia, skin and bones, cut into strips, and soak in sauce and wine for a while.
The fire was strong and the thin pot heated up very quickly. The white smoke turned into green as soon as the oil was put into the pot. As the shredded meat was poured into the pot, there was a "sizzling" sound, which scared the Liu family's grandparents and grandchildren.
Rong Xi kept stir-frying, and the aroma of meat gradually filled the kitchen and even drifted into the yard.
Two strong servants of the Chen family were guarding in the corridor. After smelling the food, they felt their mouths watering and their stomachs rumbled.
After a while, add steamed flour, vinegar, sugar, etc. into the pot and sprinkle with green onion. The aroma will make you even more appetizing.
The Liu family's grandparents and grandchildren saw it with their own eyes and were completely convinced. I didn’t expect that this stir-frying technique could create such a wonderful dish.
The aroma of various dishes gradually gathered in the courtyard, and finally overcame all obstacles and drifted into the guest rooms.
Chen Chuangu took a deep breath, his appetite surged, and he immediately wanted to leave the house to see what was going on.
"Don't disturb Rong Dalang while he's cooking." Chen Dalang said calmly.
It would be more convincing if we ignore the moving Adam's apple.
Chen Erlang was more honest and said with a reserved smile: "Rong Dalang has superb skills, but it's a pity that he has to leave the house tomorrow."
"How about I stay?" Chen Chuangu asked sadly.
Chen Dalang's eyes were indifferent, "You can stay."
"Forget it," Chen Chuangu understood his expression and quickly changed his words, "If your leg injury relapses during the journey, it's my fault."
Chen Dalang turned his gaze back to the page of the book, but did not turn it for a long time.
Chen Chuangu secretly rolled his eyes.
Finally, it was almost the afternoon when the two strong servants had prepared the food table early. The three Chen family members sat behind the table. Except for Chen Dalang who had a leg injury and could not kneel, the other two looked naturally noble.
However, when the delicious food was placed on the table, they completely forgot about their manners.
It can be said that they had never seen the dishes on the table before, but it is undeniable that the color, aroma and taste were simply perfect.
Chen Erlang picked up the chopsticks and put the shredded meat in his mouth. He felt it was extremely fresh and fragrant. Compared with the soft and glutinous stewed meat, this meat was crispy and refreshing, and it was very enjoyable to chew.
After he opened his mouth, Chen Dalang and Chen Chuangufang quickly tasted it.
The three of them were filled with emotion. How could there be such delicious food? I really don’t want to leave Linxi!
Chen Chuangu almost burst into tears.
As for the two strong servants, with the kindness of their master's permission, they went to the kitchen to eat with the Liu family's grandparents and grandchildren, and tears welled up in their eyes as they ate.
For a moment, the only sound in Rong's house was the clattering of dishes and chopsticks.
After the meal, except Rong Xi, everyone felt bloated and had to go to the courtyard to digest the food.
Seeing Rong Xi shoveling soil and packing it into bags in the yard, Chen Chuangu couldn't help but step forward to ask.
"Xi Pangshuo, you want to tie a bag to your body and walk to exercise yourself." Rong Xi smiled warmly and teased him.
At this time, the sky was full of rosy clouds, and the young man was standing with his back to the light. His brows were gentle, and his words and smiles were sincere. Chen Chuan Gu suddenly felt reluctant and pity for him, and suddenly held his wrists.
"Da Lang, please take care. We will part tomorrow and I don't know when we will meet again. When the dust settles, I will come to find you!"
Rong Xi smiled casually, "I will wait for Brother Chen here."
Chen Dalang suddenly stepped forward, blocked Chen Chuangu, took out a ring-shaped jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Rong Xi.
"I cherish your talent, but I will be leaving tomorrow, and there is no one to teach you. You can take this ring and pendant to Feng's carpenter shop in Mengshan."
Rong Xi looked back and realized that Chen Dalang was quite tall and handsome compared to ordinary people.
If this jade was given to him, Rong Xi would definitely refuse it. However, since it involves Zi Shi's future, if he does not accept it, it will be a waste of his talent in martial arts.
He thought for a moment, then called Liu Zishi and asked him to bow and express his gratitude before accepting the rings and pendants.
Chen Dalang then turned around and went back to the house, with a fleeting smile.
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