Chapter 1091 Let’s have a casual meal and talk about education
"I have met General Zhengxi..."
Yuvrou was a little uneasy, and carefully touched his chest to Fei Qian as a gift. Suddenly being summoned by Fei Qian, Yuvrou was a little nervous.
Could it be that the last time I led a team to hunt westward, I caught some Xianbei people but didn't give them to them, and they were discovered?
Or maybe he was drunk and bragging a while ago and said something he shouldn't have said, and it reached Fei Qian's ears?
Or is there something else going on over at Huchuquan?
Or are the Xianbei people in the north planning to do something different?
I don't know when Yuvrou started to feel a little depressed when facing Fei Qian, and as time went by, he gradually became a little afraid.
Fei Qian, the general who conquered the west, has developed too fast and has now become a figure that cannot be messed with in Bingbei.
How long has this been?
Yuvrou still vaguely remembered that when he met Fei Qian for the first time, he told Fei Qian to wait and see, and he also remembered that Fei Qian came to the door with a sword decorated with wolf teeth, but now But he refreshed his concepts again and again...
It would be great if my own tribe could develop as quickly as General Fei Qian of Zhengxi.
Such thoughts flashed in Yuvrou's mind more than once, prompting him to constantly think about what the difference between himself and General Zhengxi was. Maybe it was really like what General Zhengxi said?
Is it because of that Han heritage?
Humphrey didn't know, didn't even know who to ask.
"I have a lot of things to do. I have treated Shanyu so poorly. Please forgive me... Come on, come on, please come in, please come in..." Fei Qian smiled and welcomed Yu Fulo into the door.
The time now is somewhat hot, but the Huns' habit is still to have Humphrey wear a leather robe, but he opens his arms to reveal his furry chest.
Regarding this point, the habits of the Hu people have indeed been criticized by many people in the Han family, and it has also become an evidence that the Hu people are barbaric and cannot be disciplined. This is the so-called "ruining hair and drinking blood". There is a passage in the Book of Rites, "...without cremation, Eat the food of plants and trees, the flesh of birds and beasts, drink their blood, wear their fur, wear their feathers and skins without flax, and wear their feathers and skins..." This is what people who wear furs are talking about. If those who like furs in later generations will put them in In the Han Dynasty or an era dominated by Han civilization, no matter how rich you were, you would still be looked down upon.
Fei Qian, on the other hand, was wearing a Jinxian crown and a scholar's robe, looking a bit casual and elegant. In comparison, he was naturally much more refreshing than Humphrey.
"General Zhengxi, this place is really a beautiful scene..." Yuvrou entered the hall, sat down, looked around at the surrounding layout and scenery, and praised half-truthfully.
In order to prevent heatstroke, the doors and windows in the hall are open, but screens are also set up and thin silk is arranged, which will neither block the breeze nor allow outsiders to see clearly what is going on in the hall. It's ventilated on all sides, so it's really refreshing.
Outside the hall, a pond was dug in a corner of the courtyard. Some green bamboos were planted beside the pond. The road paved with small pebbles extended into the bamboo forest, and a small pavilion popped up among the bamboo leaves, far and near. Between reality and reality, although there are no luxurious and luxurious arrangements, it still embodies a calm elegance.
Fei Qian smiled and asked the attendants on the side to bring tea soup, dried fruits, and snacks.
Humphrey didn't pay attention at first, but he smelled a crispy fragrance at the tip of his nose. He couldn't help but look down and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure in the bean plate...
"General, this is..." Yuvrou looked at the small, round and fragrant pancake in the bean plate and couldn't help but swallowed. It was so fragrant.
Fei Qian took a look and said: "This... Chanyu should be familiar with it, but it's just a little smaller. Well, Chanyu can do whatever he wants, no need to be polite..."
Humphrey picked one up and looked at it.
The small round pancakes are less than half the size of a palm. They are golden in color and sprinkled with a layer of sesame seeds. The closer they are made, the more fragrant they become...
If future generations come to see it, they will probably recognize at a glance that this is just a small sesame cake. But now in the Han Dynasty, sesame seeds are really not common.
For this sesame, I have to thank Comrade Zhang Qian, a great foodie in the Han Dynasty.
Adjectives like Zhang Qian’s mission to the Western Regions, and the hardships are not enough to fully reflect the thousands-mile trek that relied on two or four legs to measure the map in the Han Dynasty. However, during such a difficult and long journey, the great Comrade Zhang Qian, a foodie, did not forget to fill his carts with delicious food from the Western Regions and brought them back to the Han Dynasty...
For this alone, Comrade Zhang Qian deserves to be praised by the Foodie Empire and be remembered forever.
Being granted the title of Bowang Hou is truly well deserved!
The special products Zhang Qian loaded into his convoy back home included: grapes, pomegranates, cucumbers, garlic, celery, coriander, walnuts, broad beans, etc...
Here, I have to admire Zhang Qian’s vicious vision as a pioneer of food. There have been many popular foods in history, but they disappeared from the tables of later generations. However, these crops brought back by Zhang Qian have withstood the test of thousands of years. Until later generations, he was active in the kitchen and dining table.
Of course, in subsequent exchanges with the Western Regions, crops such as sesame, peas, peppers, scallions, onions, etc. were also added, which greatly enriched the dining tables of the Han Dynasty people, and of course, the dining tables of the Han Dynasty nobles.
People in the Han Dynasty liked food to a certain extent, and were even criticized by people above the imperial court as "the work is too lazy and the food must be interesting".
For people in the foodie empire who actually use the cooking cauldron to symbolize power, how to eat better is an eternal theme. A dinner game is like a chess game, and the dining table is both a platform for connecting emotions and a battlefield without smoke. , so this time, Fei Qian was ready to face off against Humphrey on this battlefield filled with the smell of oily smoke.
The so-called sesame cakes did not seem to be anything special in later generations, but now, as if they were introduced in the 1980s and sold well, they are indeed a very new thing. A few years later In the Tang Dynasty, a poet surnamed Bai wrote specifically for it: "The flax cake looks like Kyoto, and the noodles are crispy and fragrant."
Humphrey couldn't stop talking. He ate the crispy and sweet round pancakes one after another, and in a blink of an eye, he swept away several sesame pancakes on the adzuki bean plate.
A man like Hufrault has a large appetite, and it has been several hours since the morning meal. His stomach is naturally empty. It would be fine if he didn't eat anything. Now these small round cakes can't hold it down at all. I couldn't resist the glutton in my stomach, but my appetite was aroused. I couldn't help but stare at the plate in front of Fei Qian, but I was too embarrassed to say it clearly, so I could only swallow, pick up the tea bowl, take a sip, and press it first... …
Fei Qian smiled, but did not send his plate over. Instead, he pretended not to see it, and just asked the attendant to prepare some light meals, so as to have dinner in advance.
It would certainly be more effective if Hufro was starved now.
It is said to be easy, but in fact it is not simple.
In the past, Fei Qian had no conditions, but now that he has the conditions, naturally, as a member of the foodie empire, he will naturally bring some delicacies from later generations to the Han Dynasty. What's more, for Huang's workshop, it is now necessary to create a place for cooking. Iron pot, isn't it just a matter of minutes?
With a wok and beef and mutton fat, you can make many dishes in a variety of ways...
Just like inviting Humphrey this time, Fei Qian didn't prepare many rare dishes. He just used some common foods and cooked them in different cooking methods.
The plump veal sirloin is first marinated, paired with tender and crispy green bamboo shoots and papaya heart, stir-fried over high heat, retaining the green color of the green vegetables and the fat aroma of butter;
Fresh fish fillets, cut into thin slices, coated in egg liquid, coated with wheat flour, fried in oil until golden brown, removed to control the oil, then returned to the pan and fried on one side before serving, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, extremely delicious;
Mutton has less fat and more lean meat. Cut it into thin strips, add vegetable moss and cut it into strips. Add sauce and stir-fry together to make a tender and sweet dish.
Fried quail mixed with shredded orange peel and served with meat sauce, it's so crispy that you'll want to swallow it even on the bone;
Yunmengze's fragrant japonica rice, mixed with loose wild rice, is white and green, eye-catching and refreshing;
Add orchid wine to cleanse teeth and cheeks and increase appetite...
This meal was completely different from the Hu people's cooking method of either roasting or boiling, roasting or frying. Although there were not many dishes, it made Humphrey feel so full that he spread it on the mat. Hum hum.
After a while, Humphrey smacked his lips, finally came to his senses, looked at the refreshments that were brought back, and said with some confusion: "...Well, General, you came to me just to treat me to a meal. meal?"
Fei Qian nodded and said seriously: "Ah, that's right, it's just eating... What, what other things does Shan Yu have to do?"
Hufro shook his head quickly and said: "No, no..."
Appetite can be said to be a powerful instinctive desire of human beings. Many things can be derived from this appetite, and it is even more powerful than lust to a certain extent. At least when people are hungry, they normally don’t have much thought about looking for flowers. of……
The way to open the Pandora's box of appetite is actually very simple, just one meal is enough.
I never tire of fine food, and I never tire of fine food.
When people who have gradually become accustomed to finesse go back to eat food that is extremely rough, I am afraid it cannot be described as simply suffering, especially when someone like Hufrault has some power and certain conditions. Extravagant people.
In the culture of the Hu people, some people believe that only those who drink hair and blood can truly be called pure Hu people and are the descendants of the Immortal Heaven. However, in fact, many Hu people will forget it after eating exquisite food once. The so-called primitive way of eating.
Humphrey was no exception. He was relieved and without thinking much, he tentatively asked Fei Qian if he could borrow one or two cooks...
In Yuvrault's opinion, chefs who can make such exquisite dishes are rare, and naturally there cannot be many. If there are only one or two who can make seven or eight meals like today, it will naturally be an incomparable enjoyment for him. .
"Cook, I only have these few, so I can't lend them to you..." Fei Qian refused, but changed his tone, "But Shanyu, you can ask your cook to come over and learn. Once he learns it, it won't be the same." Have you done it?" Of course Fei Qian can't give the cook directly to Humphrey, because according to current customs, the cook given to Humphrey is equivalent to Humphrey's personal property, and Fei Qian can't control it even if he beats or kills him. Already.
What's more, these dishes may not look the same, but they contain a lot of technology...
Without a water mill, where would the fine wheat flour come from?
Without cast iron, where would you get a wok for cooking?
Of course it is not difficult to learn, but it is even more difficult to obtain these raw materials for cooking.
Food is also a big business.
"That's it...that's fine..." Yuvro thought for a moment, nodded, agreed, and said, "...Then after I go back, I will send someone over..."
"Well, that's easy to say." Fei Qian picked up the tea soup and took a sip. Then he estimated that the blood circulation time was almost up, and said slowly, "Learning to cook, of course there is no problem, but ah... I won't hide it. Chanyu, I am afraid that this Confucian classics professor will not last long...it may end early, and all the teachings sent to you may be withdrawn..."
"Ah? What?" Hufro suddenly straightened his back, almost lost his breath, and asked, "Why?"
Humphrey was naturally impressed by the amazing progress of his own children who participated in the study during this period. Two days ago, he received reports from his subordinates that some children knew how to count, add and subtract, and were qualified shepherds. People no longer have any problems...
That's right.
In this era, being able to count, add and subtract is a skill that can make a living.
In addition to the Han people's need to keep accounts of goods, the Hu people also need people who can count and simple addition and subtraction to account for the cattle and sheep that have been grazed. These knowledge and skills were originally inherited from the family, but they did not expect that In just a short time, there have been so many future shepherds. If only it had been longer, I would have learned other skills...
How could this make Humphrey not happy?
And if a shepherd can shepherd sheep, he can also shepherd people...
Therefore, how could Huvroud agree to interrupt such a good thing so easily?
Fei Qian waved his hand and asked someone to bring up a lot of wooden slips and bamboo slips. He casually took one or two from the top and handed them to Yuv Luo, saying: "It's not that I don't want to, but... alas, Shan Yu You’ll understand when you look at it…”
Humphrey took it and stared at the words on the wooden slip carefully. After a while, his eyes became blurred and he gave up.
If these words are separated, he still knows most of them, but put them together, this...
For example, "...Today's needs are not obvious in the world, but they are like wings. We should be cautious, so we build the city of Yijun and make a rich island..." What does this mean when the eternal life is above?
Yuvluo raised his head helplessly, looked at Fei Qian, pointed at the words on it, and said: "This...General, what does this mean..."
Fei Qian glanced at it and said: "Actually, it means that I am partial to you now, without foresight, respect and hard work. There is no benefit in teaching you literature or something. It is better to take it back and build your own hometown..."
"This...this...how can this be considered favoritism? Didn't we learn this together?" Humphrey defended hurriedly, "...and we all followed the general's request and taught that... Well, Shu Xiu, yes, I handed it over to Shu Xiu...how can we just let it go?"
"Haha, that Shu Xiu..." Fei Qian chuckled twice and said, "...can retreat..."
"Retreat!?" Yuvrou felt his head was in confusion and couldn't help but choked. He said after a while, "...No, no, general, how can you just retreat after accepting the goods?"
For Humphrey, these children who are sent to study in front of him are almost happy changes that can be seen day by day, which means that the future of the entire tribe is changing. With more knowledge, more knowledge can be gained. If you are smart, you can be a good shepherd. It also means that you can be a good coordinator in war. You can have the foundation to become a new qualified hundred knight commander in the future, or even grow into a higher general. …
With such a bright future ahead of him, how could Humphrey be willing to give up just by returning the product?
"Well, our custom is indeed to have a seven-day refund guarantee, a three-month replacement guarantee, and postage..." Fei Qian coughed, and then said, "...Well, Shu Xiu can indeed refund it, but it's usually very small. Do this... But, Shanyu, you see, I am also in a dilemma. After all, teaching and learning require the cooperation of both parties, right? By the way, I have a suggestion. I don’t know if Shanyu is willing to do so. Don’t want to hear it…”
