【Emperor Chapter 28】Baked Cake Xishi

Yuncheng, located at the westernmost part of Daye, is a veritable border city.

This is the only way to the Central Plains. Yuncheng serves as a barrier to block all kinds of wolves who attempt to set foot in the Central Plains.

Although the terrain is remote, Yuncheng is not desolate. There are many merchants traveling from south to north. They use this place as a transit station to sell all kinds of foreign toys and transport silk and porcelain from the Central Plains to distant foreign lands. Most of the people living in the city are old, young, women and children. Adult men are very rare. Most of them have been conscripted and stationed in the border camp not far away. It was late

autumn, and the city was a little desolate. Passers-by were in a hurry, and everyone had a solemn expression on their faces.

Because everyone knows that the war has reignited.

A few days ago, the barbarians launched the first wave of attacks. Fortunately, the Tianqi Army led by Weiyuan Hou held the Tianqian Pass fifteen miles away. Now the barbarian army has retreated temporarily, but will surely come back after a short rest.

The number of merchants in the city has gradually decreased, and everyone is seeking refuge in safer places, unwilling to stay any longer.

Despite this, the people of Yuncheng, who are accustomed to the ordinary life of war, still live their daily lives very calmly.

This is their home, their children and husbands are on the front line to protect their home, and they will never leave.

"Selling baked cakes, fragrant and crispy baked cakes!"

There are many alleys next to the main road where people come and go. There are all kinds of businesses in every alley. Although some are closed, many are still open for business.

In one of the inconspicuous alleys, there is a small storefront that is only a few feet square. Clear and crisp voices are constantly heard, and with them comes a rich aroma mixed with the smell of meat.

"It smells so good!"

"What smells so good? Well, there are sesame seeds and peppercorns, and the oily aroma is strong but not greasy, absolutely!"

"It seems like someone is selling baked cakes?"

As soon as several merchants entered the city, they were attracted by the aroma. They crossed the desert and rushed to Yuncheng. They almost vomited all the dry food along the way. Their mouths were bland and tasteless. Suddenly, they smelled such a fragrant smell that they couldn't even walk.

"Hey, you don't know yet, that's the biscuits from the biscuit Xishi, they're delicious!"

"Yes, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender, the pepper and sesame flavor is crispy, my goodness, take a bite and your tongue will be bitten off!"

"And the boss lady is pretty!"

After hearing the locals' praise, several traveling merchants looked at each other, covered their rumbling stomachs, and hurried to the alley.

And when they waited in line for almost an incense stick and finally ate the hot biscuits, they couldn't help but sigh, it really lived up to its reputation!

The pastry is crispy but not greasy. It seems to have thousands of layers when you bite it. The beef and celery are blended perfectly. When you bite it, the tender meat mixed with the pastry bursts in your mouth. The pepper and numbing taste kneaded into the meat makes you feel the spiciness and pepper fragrance from your lips to the root of your tongue, which makes you feel very satisfied.

"I'm sorry, everyone. Today's biscuits are sold out. Please come early tomorrow."

After selling the last biscuit in the box, the young woman in sackcloth and headscarf said apologetically to the people who were still queuing outside.

Although she was not painted, her facial features were enough to support the ordinary dress, but her face was a little sallow, which lowered her original appearance.

"Why are they sold out again!"

"That's right, we've been waiting in line for most of the day!"

Some customers who had been waiting for a long time could not help but feel a little dissatisfied and started to make a noise.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," the woman smiled good-naturedly, her eyes and eyebrows became lively, "Here are some steamed buns and baked wheat, which are also delicious. You can try them. But the ingredients for baked cakes are gone, and we really can't make them. Sorry."

Some people saw the boss lady say this, so they didn't want to make things difficult. They bought some other things and left. After tasting them, they found them delicious.

There were still a few people who were reluctant to leave and continued to make noise. In fact, they were all local hooligans. They heard about this newly opened baked cake shop these days and rushed from the east of the city to take advantage of it.

Those who didn't want to cause trouble walked away, and only a few big men and a woman were left in front of the small shop.

The thugs looked at each other and walked towards the woman with a sneer.

"Boss lady, we have been hungry for a long time. We don't have any steamed buns today, so we don't plan to leave!"

"Oh, really?"

The woman was not panicked.

"Then we don't have to leave."

She bent down slightly and took out something from under the table.

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At the same time, outside Yuncheng.

"Captain, I heard from the brothers next door that a new steamed bun shop has opened in this city. It's delicious. We finally got into the city for a walk, let's go and try it!" A strong black young man in shorts said to the man next to him.

"That's right. We eat big pot meals every day in the camp. We're almost sick of it!" another young man echoed.

"We're here to take turns on duty, not to eat, drink and have fun." The man who was obviously the leader said coldly. In the sunlight, his green-faced, fang-toothed mask made passersby look sideways.