They were already accustomed to using paper.
Initially, parchment scrolls were used, but the technique was later improved and parchment paper was developed.
However, parchment is expensive, and the cost of producing one sheet is almost equivalent to producing thousands of sheets of low-grade paper.
Over time, parchment became a symbol of the Xiongnu nobility.
Nowadays, Li Lin's ordinary, low-grade paper is resold to the Xiongnu. No matter how much the merchants along the way raise the price, it's only one hundred coins per sheet, which is worlds apart from parchment.
The high-quality, inexpensive paper quickly opened up the consumer market in Xiongnu.
And Li Lin's name also became deeply ingrained in the minds of the Xiongnu people.
Many people even regard him as a god-like being.
Even the high priest believed that the person prophesied by the Great God of Eternal Heaven to lead the Xiongnu to power would be this never-before-seen Li Lin.
"Prime Minister Li, what do you think of this lamb leg?"
"Is this lamb leg charcoal-grilled? It has a slightly gamey taste, but it's not fishy. The meat is tender and juicy but a bit dry. It seems like the fresh lamb wasn't marinated to remove the gamey smell before being grilled directly over charcoal, is that right?"
"Prime Minister Li is truly a genius. You guessed right. This mutton was just prepared by the servants. Due to the time constraints, there wasn't enough time to remove the gamey smell, so they had to increase the seasonings to try and mask it."
"Haha, actually, such tender mutton really doesn't need to be deodorized. Although your method is very skillful, charcoal grilling is a bit too hasty for such fresh mutton. It should be deep-fried until golden brown, then sprinkled with salt and yeast. This way, it can enhance the flavor and aroma without losing the tenderness of the meat due to the strong flavor."
As a gourmet, Li Lin has a deep understanding of food.
It was such a waste to grill this pure, natural, and pollution-free mutton until it was pitch black. He felt a little sorry for it, but it still tasted good, just a little overcooked.
"We never expected Li to have such a deep understanding of food. We are truly impressed!"
The people accompanying them are no ordinary individuals.
Mentioning each person's name gave Meng Tian a headache.
But at this moment, they were like a bunch of lapdogs, carefully serving Li Lin the charcoal-grilled mutton.
If Meng Tian knew, he would be so angry he'd vomit blood.
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