Chapter 119: One Soup Dumpling at a Time
During the one-hour court session, they discussed two things in total. Although the efficiency was not high, it was of great significance. Both things needed to be dealt with urgently: one was to increase the population and liberate women; the other was to cultivate talents and break the monopoly.
Zhao Huan was very satisfied with Wu Min's performance.
He was bold, careful and thick-skinned, and was able to see opportunities that others could not see. He just gave a little reminder of the direction, and Wu Min put forward the slogan "Everything for the People". In order to convince the ministers, he even brought out examples from "The Analects of Confucius". This was not Zhao Huan's suggestion.
If one can draw inferences about other cases, openly repair the plank road while secretly attacking Chencang, and know what means to use to achieve his own goals, he can be reused.
As for Wu Min's desire to leave his name in history, that is his ability. Everyone has their own aspirations. As long as it does not violate the law, it is fine.
Nie Chang, let’s not talk about him. His operation is incomprehensible. He uses his own weakness to attack the enemy’s strength. He is really stubborn.
However, Doctor Sun, who is a man of revenge, actually chose to forgive him. Could it be that he was careless and wanted to catch him off guard?
After all, he is a third-rank official. Don't really piss him off. No, I have to persuade Doctor Sun later.
After returning to Funing Palace, Zhao Huan's stomach was rumbling with hunger. Looking at the soup dumplings on the table, he couldn't wait to pick one up and put it in his mouth. The rich soup instantly filled his mouth. Even though it was burned and made him grimace, he didn't care. He just wanted this refreshing feeling.
"Sir, this is not the way to eat soup dumplings. You will burn your mouth!" Zhou Chunfu hesitated, but still reminded him in a low voice.
"I know, but this is so refreshing. A soup dumpling that doesn't explode in the mouth is soulless, just like chewing a beef ball and then swallowing it. It's boring."
"My happiness is priceless. I eat whatever I like. When it comes to eating delicious food, I follow my heart." Zhao Huan said as he stuffed another soup dumpling into his mouth.
After eating two dumplings in a row, Zhao Huan felt warm all over and very comfortable. He then sat down, slowly picked up a dumpling and put it on the plate, then took a small bite with chopsticks, put it to his mouth, and drank the soup inside bit by bit.
The soup dumpling also changed from being wobbly to being skin-wrapped meat. Zhao Huan picked up a dish of vinegar, poured it into the soup dumpling little by little, then picked it up and ate the whole thing, feeling very happy.
Zhao Huan looked at the stunned Zhou Chunfu and said with a smile, "What? You think I only know how to eat in a simple and crude way? Cuisine knows no borders, and it doesn't distinguish between high and low positions. I may not be good at making delicious food, but when it comes to appreciating it, everyone is the same."
"Wanglou's cave plum blossom buns are known as the best in Bianliang. I have the skills to make them here. How about learning from them?"
"Your soup dumplings are delicious, fragrant, and juicy. The filling is certainly fine, but the dough could use some improvement."
"The wrappers made from unleavened dough must be watered and coated three times to ensure the surface is smooth and supple, leaking soup and preventing the filling from falling off. Beating the dough is a real skill test; the dough must be white and supple on the outside, and chewy on the inside."
"The technique of wrapping the dumplings is also very important. 18 folds is the minimum, 24 is considered good, and a true chef can reach 32 folds. And the speed must be fast, one in eight seconds. If you are slower, the soup will overflow and not all dumplings will be plump."
Zhao Huan looked at Zhou Chunfu and said, "Of course you've done very well, especially in terms of innovation. But you're still a little lacking in these old brands. When we have time, I'll take you to the Grand Tutor's Mansion. The crab roe buns are truly the best in Tokyo."
"Yeah!" Zhou Chunfu nodded frantically. As a chef and gourmet, he couldn't resist this temptation.
A standard tray of soup dumplings contains four, and two trays are just right. Paired with a bowl of sweet soy milk, it must be a comfortable meal.
After eating and drinking, Zhao Huan went to Chongzheng Hall.
At this time, the Military Heads' Introduction Office, the Three-Class Court, the Court of Justice, the Ministry of Justice, and other agencies were ready to report to Zhao Huan on the government affairs of the country. The work of these departments was mostly based on legal regulations and rarely involved discussion or debate. They were more often concerned with submitting official documents and receiving approvals.
According to Zhao Huan's understanding, it was basically the process of department leaders in later generations reporting progress to the general manager, and then signing what was required, which was equivalent to daily work. Zhao Huan only took two quarters of an hour to listen to all the reports.
"Let all the great generals of the Prince's Army come here."
Soon, Zhang Shuye, Zhong Shidao, Liu Guangshi, Zhu Xiaosun and Zhu Xiaozhang arrived in the hall. After the ceremony, they stood upright below.
Zhao Huan said with a chuckle, "General Manager Zhang, General Liu, the children, and the backbone of the army, please go back. The fraudulent practices of the shopkeeper of Quchen Tower have been verified. They did nothing wrong and maintained a healthy market order. This is worthy of recognition. I must make this clear to you."
"But!" But is the most important thing. The previous words are usually not the key points. Zhang Shuye and Liu Guangshi both looked at Zhao Huan cautiously and listened to the judgment.
"Relax, I don't mean to blame them. Young people are bound to act impulsively and cannot tolerate injustice, so some extreme behavior is inevitable. They haven't suffered much injustice in the Ministry of Justice's prison. I just want them to calm down. They will restrain themselves in the future and use reasonable means to resolve the problem."
Zhang Shuye and Liu Guangshi quickly knelt down to express their gratitude: "When I return, I will definitely educate them well and make sure they understand your majesty's intentions."
"Yes!" Zhao Huan nodded. "This is just a minor incident. You should get up quickly. Today we still need to discuss the follow-up matters of the Prince's Army. The food and horse fodder for 200,000 soldiers and soldiers who are loyal to the king is not a small expense."
"Although the Jin have withdrawn, the threat remains. Having inherited the Liao territory and resources and reaped the benefits of war, they will not give up on our Song Dynasty. In two years at most, a year at short, the Jin will surely advance south again. We must be prepared to prevent a sudden attack from the Jin."
Zhong Shidao said, "The capital is flat and has no strategic locations to defend. The nearest line of defense in the north is the Yellow River, a natural barrier. We must not relax here. I heard that Your Majesty has sent Yue Fei to garrison the Xinde area. He is young and energetic, and has no experience in leading troops. I'm afraid this move is not appropriate."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Zhong Shidao questioned Yue Fei, asking whether a young boy like him, who was still wet behind the ears, was qualified to take on such an important task.
Zhao Huan was speechless. "Can I tell you that I traveled from the future and that Yue Fei is the real big and thick leg?" The "Loyalty to the Country" on his back, the Liquan Divine Spear in his hand, the famous Yue Family Army... The key point is that Yue Fei is not only strong himself, but his brothers and sons are also strong. This is ridiculously strong.
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