Let’s talk about Concubine Yang and Empress Changsun bringing two kilograms of salmon to Tai Chi Palace.
And I found Li Shimin and wanted to give Li Shimin a taste.
Li Shimin didn't eat at this time.
Seeing the two of them coming back, he said unhappily: "Where have you been? I've been waiting for you for a long time. Now because I'm waiting for you, I haven't eaten lunch yet. I'm just waiting for you to come back for dinner."
At this time, the two of them felt a little embarrassed.
Because they ate at Shengtang Group, and because they ate there, they did not inform Li Shimin.
But Li Shimin was waiting there for the two of them to come back.
And it was past one o'clock.
"Okay, let's eat together!"
Li Shimin said again.
At this time, Queen Changsun and Concubine Yang still felt a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, we ate, and Min'er ate." Queen Changsun said.
"Huh? Why did you look for him?" Li Shimin asked very puzzled.
Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty, this time we are going to see Min Yao. He has lost weight recently. We haven't seen him or been with him for a long time. So we just had some food over there."
Empress Changsun then said: "Yes, we did not tell Your Majesty in advance. This was our mistake. But you must try some of the things we brought back. Your Majesty, they are very delicious."
Li Shimin was confused.
What did they bring back?
But when I heard about it, I brought something back from Shengtang Group.
"Yeah?"
His attitude has changed, after all, it was something brought from Shengtang Group.
Those are all good things, and he believes that Shengtang Group has always been at the forefront of everyone.
So what Shengtang Group represents is avant-garde.
Those are all shocking existences.
This is the feeling that Shengtang Group gives people.
This is what everyone agrees on.
"Your Majesty, do you want to try it?" Concubine Yang asked.
"Okay then. Let me give it a try!"
Li Shimin said.
"yes!"
So, the two of them put the salmon they brought from Li Min on the table.
But Li Shimin just frowned and looked at the table of salmon.
Asked: "Is this really edible?"
"Yes, of course you can eat it! Your Majesty, it's delicious if you try this."
Concubine Yang said.
At this time, they did not say that the food was raw. If they had said it was raw, Li Shimin might not eat it.
But Li Shimin believed in the two of them.
He frowned, picked up a piece, and ate it directly. The lingering feeling in his mouth was irresistible.
Then he ate another piece, then two pieces, then three pieces.
He ate piece after piece.
It felt like he had never eaten anything so delicious.
So he asked: "What is this? Why is the entrance so dense?"
Queen Changsun said, "Ming'er told us that this thing is called salmon!"
"What is that? Is it worth three cents a piece?"
This is people's general view.
Why is it called salmon?
"We don't know this either. This fish comes from Mian'er. We don't know why it's called this."
Obviously, Li Shimin accepted the taste of salmon easily.
Li Shimin's acceptance of this kind of thing is quite high.
He has never eaten anything so delicious.
"Then how is this fish cooked? Why is it so delicious?"
Li Shimin didn't know that the fish was raw.
And Queen Changsun didn't hide it anymore.
"Your Majesty, this fish is raw and has not been cooked in any way."
Li Shimin almost vomited.
"How can you eat something raw?"
He was very puzzled as to why he had to eat raw food.
But, having said that, this fish food tastes very unusual.
Concubine Yang said: "This raw product completely retains its original taste. In Min'er's words, it is called close to nature."
After hearing this, Li Shimin felt that it made sense.
This red thing looks a bit scary! But it is delicious. If it is paired with sauce, the taste will be even more amazing.
"Where else can I find this thing?"
Li Shimin asked after eating a piece.
He asked this question, perhaps because he wanted to know where to get it if he wanted to eat it next time.
Empress Changsun said: "I heard that this thing was transported from Nanzhou. We don't know the details."
Speaking of Nanzhou Li Shimin, one person will come to mind, and that is Li Chengqian.
Because he is the actual controller of Nanzhou. Things come from him. And this is what Li Shimin remembered about trade-related matters he had learned before.
Because of trade, they can eat different things!
"Nanzhou?"
"Yes!"
There are indeed many things that cannot be eaten in Datang. These things can only be transported to Datang from other countries and regions through trade.
"Did that kid tell me where else I can catch this thing?"
Li Shimin turned his attention to the offshore sea.
If you can catch it offshore, it would be really good.
In Li Shimin's view, all fish in the sea are the same throughout the ocean, and there is no reason. Only Nanzhou has them.
However, things were not as Li Shimin thought.
Because there are some fish that live in high latitudes and have extremely high requirements for the marine environment. They even need a certain temperature to survive. There are also some species of shrimps that only exist in volcanic craters.
Concubine Yang said at this time: "We have to ask about this."
"Ask! Ask now. This food is so good. I want to eat it every day!"
Li Shimin said again.
When Concubine Yang heard this, she said, "Good family, this stuff made Li Shimin addicted to it."
Because this is good food, and good food must be eaten every day.
At this time, Changsun Huangshan picked up her cell phone and dialed Li Min's number.
When the phone call comes through.
She turned on the speaker.
"Yin'er, I want to know, besides Nanzhou, where else can you find this salmon?"
When Li Min heard this, he knew that it was Li Shimin who wanted to know.
But he didn't have to hide anything.
So, he said: "Mom, if you tell me where to find it, let me think about it! By the way, you may be able to catch this kind of fish at the junction of Nutang and Xintang. If you want more, you may have to go a little further north.
.Whether you can catch it or not depends on luck? This is as far as I know."
Li Min said this.
"That's okay!"
Queen Changsun wanted to hang up.
But Li Min said: "But!"
As soon as he came out, the hearts of the three of them were in suspense.
"but what?"
"The salmon in each sea area is different. The fish in some places is delicious, such as near Nanzhou."
There is no need for Li Min to hide this.
So that’s it.
The place where this thing is produced is different, and the taste is also different.
"Okay, I understand." Queen Changsun said.
"If nothing happens, I will die!" Li Min finally said.
"good!"
Wait until the phone hangs up.
Li Shimin also heard what he just said.
"Whether this tastes good or not, you won't know until you try it. Let me catch some of it and take it to Chang'an later!"
Li Shimin made up his mind and had his own ideas.
Since this is the case, let's catch some and eat them. Nowadays, trains and airplanes are so developed.
It is easy to eat freshly caught fish. If you fish for salmon.
I believe it won’t be long before this kind of fish will be on the dining tables of ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty.
Datang's economy will also grow as a result.
It will also improve a lot.
The price of salmon as a product should not be set too low.
"If possible, then I want to promote this fish!"
Empress Changsun and Concubine Yang never thought that Li Shimin was thinking about this problem.
He directly thought of the issue of how to make money, about this.
The two of them really didn't expect it.
"This fish has no spines. Compared with our freshwater fish, it is easier to eat." Li Shimin added.
"This fish can also be cooked, especially grilled, which is also good." Yang Fei said.
"oh?"
Li Shimin became more energetic.
But the amount of salmon on the table has become very small. Li Shimin was so happy just now that he was about to finish it.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid this fish is not enough!" Queen Changsun said.
"Which of you will go to the Tanglou and buy some from that guy?" Li Shimin asked.
Now he hasn't eaten enough.
That's why I made such a request.
Can the two of them say no?
So Concubine Yang took the initiative and said: "I'll go!"
"I'll come too," Queen Changsun said.
"Okay, then come back quickly."
Li Shimin said.
And the two of them had no choice but to accept it.
Let's say that after the two of them left the palace, they found Li Min.
As for the arrival of the two men, Li Min was not surprised.
Because he guessed that the fish was so delicious that Li Shimin would not give up.
If Nu Tang is allowed to catch the fish, how long will it take until he takes a bite?
It's better to have some with yourself.
Seeing the two people arriving, Li Min welcomed them into the office very enthusiastically.
But neither of them knew what to say.
Finally, Concubine Yang spoke up and said, "Yin'er, we are here because of something."
"I know." Li Min said.
The two of them were shocked. They didn't even speak yet. Li Min knew?
"this……"
"Jushan!"
"exist!"
"Go get a hundred pounds of salmon and deliver it to the palace!"
"yes!"
When Li Min said this, the two of them really understood that Li Min really knew what they were here for.
Because after Empress Changsun called, Li Min knew that Li Shimin had thoughts about this fish.
"Child, you..."
"What's wrong?"
"We..." Concubine Yang wanted to say something.
Li Min said: "I understand, it's okay. By the way, I have some other fish, do you want to see them? You can take them back to eat, but other fish cannot be eaten raw."
"Really? That's great." Queen Changsun said.
"Come with me! Some fish are difficult to bring up."
Li Min said this. The two of them were puzzled.
What kind of fish still needs to be moved?
But they didn't ask, but followed Li Min downstairs.
When they arrived downstairs.
There is an existence similar to an aquarium.
Li Min walked to the front, and the two of them followed behind.
At this time, Queen Changsun pointed to a big fish and asked: "What kind of fish is this?"
This is a big fish, covered with a silver-gray carapace, like a silver cloak. The head is as big as a triangle, and the eyes are like small disks, and the eyeballs are black.
Li Min looked at the fish and said, "This is called halibut. It weighs more than 700 kilograms! It is two meters and a half long. It is one of the largest fish in the sea."
"Is this fish delicious?" Concubine Yang asked.
"Halibut meat has a mild taste, slightly sweet taste, less fat, garlic meat, and is suitable for various cooking methods. The gill meat of halibut is considered to be the most tender and is highly praised. When cooked, it will be white in color and taste sweet and tender, with a slight hint of tinge.
Vanilla flavor!”
“Vanilla flavor?”
"Yes."
"Then this fish can be eaten for a long time."
Queen Changsun said again.
"Yes, I'll give you one later."
Li Min said immediately.
So this one will probably take a long time to eat.
Then, they saw a smaller fish on the other side.
Its body is elongated and slightly flattened laterally, its tail tapers backwards, its head is large, and its mouth is large. It has many irregular brown and yellow markings; its belly is gray-white, and each fin is gray.
"what fish is this?"
"This is cod, which can weigh up to a hundred kilograms. The meat of cod is white, tender and thick, with few thorns. The meat tastes sweet and clean and not greasy!"
"Xueyu? It's a good name!" Concubine Yang said.
It's true, it's a nice name.
It's also delicious.
"Hey, this fish is bigger, what kind of fish is it?" Queen Changsun saw another bigger fish and asked.
Li Min took a closer look and saw that the fish was long and rounded overall. It was thickest in the middle, gradually tapered at the rear, and had a very thin tail. The fins were not big and the tail was crescent-shaped.
"Oh, this is tuna! Compared with halibut, it is heavier, and can weigh up to 1,400 kilograms!"
"Tuna, the name is so unique, is it delicious?" Concubine Yang asked.
Queen Changsun said: "The fish from Min'er are naturally delicious, you ask."
Li Min smiled and said: "The meat of tuna is fresh, smooth and tender, and it melts in your mouth. There are many ways to eat it, such as eating it raw, frying it in oil, braising it in braise, etc. Among them, eating it raw is considered the best, and the head and tail are grilled.
It is a classic way to eat it, and canned tuna in oil is also very delicious.
Because tuna has thick needle bones, it is particularly effective in making soup. Part of tuna can also be made into sashimi, and its taste is more unique and slightly different than salmon. But the taste is very good." Li Min added.
So the three of them looked at three kinds of fish, all of which were very big.
It makes people feel a little depressed.
I really didn't expect that there are such big fish in the world.
Of course, this is because they are not at the beach. If they were at the beach, they would often see such big fish, even whales and the like, which are the biggest. Although they are not fish, they look like fish and are enough.
It shocked them.
"Can we really take these fish back?" Queen Changsun asked again.
"of course."
"But what should I do if I can't finish eating?"
"If you can't finish it, divide it into pieces and put it in the refrigerator. Take it out when you want to eat it. And the fish must be kept at a low temperature, otherwise it will spoil easily."
At this time, Empress Changsun said again: "We originally wanted salmon, but look at you, you gave us other fish, how embarrassing it is."
"Auntie, what you said is too unreasonable. Looking back, I want him to promote this fish, which is a good thing for the economy of the Tang Dynasty." Li Min said this, and the two of them understood.
"Okay, we will definitely tell your Majesty!" Queen Changsun said.
The two stayed for a while, then left and returned to Tai Chi Palace.