Chapter 92 Fake Aloe Vera Incident
Zhao Huan gave the order, and the huge machine of the court began to operate in an orderly manner.
The Ministry of War put forward the request, and the Ministry of Revenue worked overtime to check the silver, and found that there was food, armor and real silver.
Troops from all over the country arrived one after another to support the king, and the food for the men and horses became a huge expense every day.
The north was empty and it was exactly the time when troops needed to be stationed there. The imperial court could not allow so many troops to stay outside the city of Bianliang, as that would be a huge waste.
It was a very simple truth. Everyone was staring at His Majesty, wanting to see what arrangements Zhao Huan would make. At this moment, there was no shortage of famous generals in the capital, all eager to make great achievements.
There were Zhong Shidao, who lived in seclusion in the Baolin Valley of Nanshan and was appointed to the position in times of crisis. Among them were Zhong Shizhong, the leader of the Western Army at that time, Yao Pingzhong who defeated the Western Xia, and Zhang Shuye, the general manager of the Southern Road.
There is no first in literature, and no second in martial arts.
A group of people were waiting eagerly, but they never expected that Yue Fei and his brothers would come out on top in the end. They were all very angry.
At this time, Yue Fei did not have any outstanding military achievements. The old marshal Zong Ze, who had some understanding of Yue Fei, went to Luoyang City again. The newcomers all wanted to see what Yue Fei was capable of.
When people are in a bad mood, they are prone to explode, especially if someone is so blind as to cause trouble at this time. I'm sorry, you will die a miserable death.
Quchenlou is a high-end restaurant with a lobby on the first floor, private rooms on the second floor, and a large banquet hall. It is a restaurant specially opened for dignitaries and literati.
Zhang Bofen and Zhang Zhongxiong were both sons of Zhang Shuye.
The Jin army invaded the south in a massive way. Zhang Shuye was appointed as the governor of Dengzhou. The court appointed four more marshals, and Zhang Shuye was also appointed as the governor of the southern route. The emperor ordered Zhang Shuye to come to the capital to defend it.
After receiving the order, Zhang Shuye immediately took command of the central army himself, his son Zhang Bofen led the vanguard army, and his other son Zhang Zhongxiong led the rear army, totaling 30,000 people.
In history, these three people were going to shine brightly, but in this life, after experiencing a series of misfortunes, when the royal defense army arrived, the Jin soldiers had already retreated to the north side of the Yellow River.
No reward without merit, the court only sent people to reward the army and asked them to serve in the palace, but did not make any other arrangements. A week passed in a flash.
Coincidentally, today I heard that the first prize was won by Yue Fei and his brothers. I was depressed and felt sorry for my father.
The two brothers and some military officers went to Chenlou to drink together to relieve their depression.
"Waiter, bring me all your signature dishes and two jars of good wine." Zhang Bofen said as he slapped a five-liang gold ingot on the table.
Even though Quchenlou only entertains distinguished guests, this is a generous customer who spends a lot of money, and he must be served with great care.
The waiter skillfully read out the names of the dishes: "Dear guest, our signature dishes include the Intestineless Young Master, Felt Root, Pretty Enemy, Aloe Vera Scrambled Eggs, Fallen Su, Radish with Eight Treasures, and Li Qi. For staples, there's Jade Pillar and Bodhi Jade Vegetarian. For drinks, there's Water Yin, Five Clouds Spice, and Late Sweet Throat. Do you think these are okay?"
"Speak humanly, what the hell is this? Are you bullying us outsiders?" Zhang Bofen drew out his scimitar and slammed it on the table.
The waiter was terrified and quickly explained, "No, no, I'll tell you in detail. This "gutless young man" is a crab. Our restaurant's owner, Mr. Cai, used to work at the residence of Grand Tutor Cai. He was responsible for cooking crabs. His cooking skills are absolutely amazing."
"This felt root is mutton, but it's not just any mutton. It's the mutton that's been marinated and then grilled over charcoal. Only then can it be considered felt root. It's no exaggeration to say that Quchenlou's marinating technique is second to none in Bianliang City."
"There's so much to be particular about, right? Will it taste better with such a fancy name?"
"That won't happen, but it can be sold at a higher price."
"What did you say?"
"I'd say this pretty enemy is a cold dish, smoked pig ears, a delicacy invented by the famous Su Shi, Su Dongpo."
Su Shi: Don't talk nonsense. I will sue you for defamation. I invented Dongpo pork and Dongpo elbow, not Dongpo pig ears.
"Let me introduce you to aloe vera scrambled eggs. As the saying goes, scrambled eggs with aloe vera is both delicious and tasty. Eggs aren't popular, but aloe vera is a crop introduced from the west, so it's quite rare, so people just enjoy it for its novelty."
"This dish of radish and eggplant dipped in soybean paste is called 'Eight Treasures'. It's winter now, and it's not easy to get vegetables. They are all shipped from the south at a high price."
"Li Qi is tofu, Yu Zhu is steamed buns, Bodhi Yu Zhai is egg fried rice, and Shui Yin is noodles."
"Wuyunjiang is a fine wine, and Wanganhou is a tea. They are both our signature dishes."
"Okay, that's it. By the way, your aloe vera scrambled eggs are not just eggs without aloe vera, right?"
"My dear guest, you're joking. Look at the recipe. It clearly says 90% aloe vera and 10% egg."
The food and drinks were served very quickly. I have to say that Quchenlou is very efficient. After a short while, the dishes were served one after another.
When outsiders visited the capital for the first time, it was hard not to be stunned by the dazzling flowers of Bianliang. These delicious dishes immediately attracted everyone's attention.
Everyone picked up their chopsticks and raised their glasses frequently. They were having a great time and their annoyance was somewhat relieved.
"Master, Master, who are these Yue Fei and his companions? I've never heard of them before. Which military region did they come from? How did they become so famous overnight?"
"What a bullshit military district! They're all unconventional. I heard they learned skills from the reclusive master Zhou Tong for over a decade. When the Jin soldiers were besieging the city, they happened to infiltrate the enemy and saved the emperor's life at a critical moment."
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