The next day, at dawn, Di Renjie went directly to find Dai Zhou.
When he arrived at Dai Zhou's house, no one said anything.
If it had been in the past, Li Shimin would have thought more about it if he knew he was looking for Dai Zhou, but now, it's different.
Because Di Renjie is Dai Zhou's son-in-law, it seems normal for a son-in-law to go to his father-in-law's home.
And he didn't just go alone, he also asked Dai Qingyue to come with him.
After the two arrived at Dai Zhou's home.
At this time, Dai Zhou hadn't gotten up yet because he was still resting.
I was so happy yesterday and drank a lot of wine.
He hasn't been as happy as he was yesterday for many years.
He has never been particularly happy since he became an official in the court. Now that he is leaving Li Shimin, he wants to have a good drink no matter what.
And it happened to be my daughter's wedding, so naturally I drank two more drinks.
If I drink too much, I won’t be able to get up.
When Di Renjie arrived at his home, he did not call him, but waited patiently at his home.
He came here today at Li Min's request to talk about some things with Dai Zhou and see if Dai Zhou wanted to go to Dongzhou with him. If he was willing to go, it would be a good thing for Li Min.
In the past, Li Min basically ignored Dongzhou's affairs. If Dai Zhou was with him, he could basically let it all go.
Whatever comes to his mind, he just does it.
Therefore, it is very important for Dai Zhou to go to Dongzhou together.
"Ms. sir, let me go wake dad up." Dai Qingyue said.
Yesterday, the two of them completed the ceremony and did what a couple should do.
I came to see Dai Zhou today. In fact, due to etiquette, I couldn't do this.
But Di Renjie will leave in two days. If he doesn't make an agreement with Dai Zhou, he may go to Dongzhou alone, and Dai Zhou may stay here.
If Dai Zhou doesn't go, what will happen to the wedding?
"It's time for you, Madam."
"Won't!"
Dai Qingyue went to call Dai Zhou.
After a long time, Dai Zhou appeared in front of Di Renjie smelling of alcohol.
"It's Di Renjie, what's wrong? What's going on?"
"Father, my husband told me something and asked me to tell you!"
Di Renjie said directly.
Dai Qingyue listened quietly on the side.
What is it?
She wants to know too.
Since yesterday, she has been Di Renjie's wife.
Wherever Di Renjie goes, she will follow.
"Di Renjie, tell me!"
"Are you in good condition?"
Di Renjie asked like this before he spoke.
"Okay, it's okay. It's a small matter. I didn't drink much wine yesterday!"
Dai Zhou said so.
Actually... everyone knows how much he drank. He drank a lot, so he only slept until now.
"Sir, there will be another wedding for me and Qingyue at a place, but that place is not in Datang. Sir, I asked you, are you willing to go with us?"
When Di Renjie said this, Dai Zhou was puzzled.
A place, where is that?
"That place is not in Datang, where is it?"
Dai Zhou asked.
"That place is in the east, far away. There is a huge land there and a lot of resources."
"oh?"
Dai Zhou became interested.
Because he also wanted to know where Li Min went.
"After you go there, you may not be able to come back so quickly. You can come back twice a year, but when you come back, you cannot talk about that place with others. At least not now, but maybe in the future."
Di Renjie said again.
"That place is confidential. Does that prove that sir, you value me very much?"
Di Renjie smiled and said: "Of course, sir, you have always been very important to me. Most people, sir, won't let him go. Even many core personnel of Shengtang Group, sir, you have no chance of letting them go!"
When Dai Zhou heard this, he realized that he valued himself.
Most people can't go there yet.
Even the core staff of Shengtang Group cannot go, does that mean that he is more core than the core staff?
As a result, Dai Zhou was very moved.
"Let me think!"
Dai Zhou said.
"I'm going to leave for that place the day after tomorrow. If you think about it, just tell me directly and we can leave directly. If you think it's not time yet, you can wait a little longer until you want to go someday.
Tell me!"
At this time, Dai Qingyue said: "Dad, just go. There will be my husband with you, and we will live there. My husband told me that the environment there is the same as that of the Tang Dynasty, and there will be no difference if we go there."
What’s not suitable for you?”
"Really? Is there a place like the Tang Dynasty in this world?" Dai Zhou said very curiously.
"The world is so big and full of wonders, so it is normal for a place like this to exist."
Di Renjie said again.
"Maybe. If I go alone, is it okay without anyone else?"
"Of course, but it is also feasible to bring other people, but those people must be trustworthy, otherwise His Majesty may know where Mr. is when he calls back!"
"It seems that this is what sir wants."
"Yes, that's what sir meant."
"Sir, what you mean is not to let His Majesty know where he is! Are you afraid of something?"
"For now, what I can tell you is that in the future, the Shengtang Group in Datang will be independent, and the Shengtang Group there will also be independent, and will be based there in the future. Do you understand what I say?
"
"Understand, understand! I understand!" Dai Zhou was a smart man, and Di Renjie knew the outcome as soon as he started talking.
"Then think carefully, I still have some things on hand."
"become!"
Dai Zhou said, and then seemed to think of something again.
"By the way, Qingyue is here..."
"Qingyue, I will let her manage it with me in the future, because Qingyue has a very good command. Shengtang Group will need her in the future!"
Di Renjie said again.
"Your Majesty is still wise!" Dai Qingyue said with some embarrassment.
"It's the madam who is great!"
The two started chatting without looking at Dai Zhou at all.
At this time, Dai Zhou felt very depressed. He had just married...
Sure enough, women are not allowed to stay in college.
"Okay, Qingyue, let's go. Regarding beef, we need to promote it well."
Di Renjie said again.
"Yes, sir!"
Dai Qingyue said, and then said to Dai Zhou: "Dad, let's leave first. If you need anything, please contact me directly."
"good!"
Then Di Renjie and Dai Qingyue left Dai Zhou's house.
They started working on beef.
And that afternoon, in the Tai Chi Palace.
Li Shimin was holding a booklet and looking at it.
Standing next to him was Fang Xuanling.
"Fang Xuanling, what did you say? Chou Shi, what is that?"
"It's beef!" Fang Xuanling said.
Li Shimin was shocked.
"Is the beef sold by Shengtang Group?" he asked.
"Yes, Shengtang Group actually sells beef and publicizes it to the outside world, saying that it is beef cattle. Now many people go to eat the beef there."
"This..." Li Shimin was in a dilemma.
Because he issued a decree saying that cows cannot be eaten.
But Shengtang Group did such a thing.
This is not a good thing for him.
Because this is challenging his authority.
"Could Shengtang Group not know that beef is not allowed in Datang?"
Li Shimin asked back.
"Your Majesty, I heard that these beefs are shipped from Nanzhou."
"Nanzhou?"
When Li Shimin heard that this was the country, that was Li Chengqian's country.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this is the country where the eldest prince lives. They have a lot of cattle."
“Is the cow alive or dead?”
"Damn it, they're all frozen!"
"Let me think about it!"
Li Shimin didn't know what to do. It seemed that Shengtang Group was not at fault in this matter.
Although the Tang Dynasty could not kill cattle, especially cattle used for farming, it did not say that the meat of dead cattle could not be eaten.
And the cow was killed in Nanzhou, so...
"So where is the ugly food? I'll go and have a look."
"Now ten branches have been opened, and people like it very much..."
"Fang Xuanling, tell me the truth, did you go?"
"I have been there once!"
"How does the beef taste?"
Li Shimin asked again.
Apparently, he also wanted to eat beef.
In his early years, he also ate beef, which had a fragrant aroma that was much better than that of pigs and sheep.
So, when Shengtang Group opened a beef restaurant, he wanted to try it.
"It tastes really good, and they cook it very simply. They grill it directly and just add some salt for seasoning. The whole taste is very wonderful."
"Yeah?"
Li Shimin swallowed his saliva. After being told by Fang Xuanling, he also wanted to try it.
"Come on, take me to see you!"
Li Shimin decided immediately.
"Your Majesty, do you want to see its legality?"
"Yes, I'm going to see what the Shengtang Group is doing."
Li Shimin further said.
"yes!"
"Wait for me for a while, I'm going to change clothes now."
Li Shimin said again.
Then, he went to change his clothes.
After about five minutes, he changed his clothes.
Then he said: "Let's go! Take the subway!"
Now the subway has become a necessity for Li Shimin to visit privately incognito.
"yes!"
So the two of them left the palace, got on the subway, and headed to the nearest ugly restaurant.
And the place they were going to was a steakhouse in the downtown area.
It is located on a bustling commercial street, with numerous office buildings at the entrance and a constant flow of people.
When the two arrived there, they could see a huge plaque with the word "ugly food" written on it.
The entire store has a white and clean appearance, and the light shines through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing people to feel the atmosphere of the store from the outside.
"This is it, Mr. Huang!" Fang Xuanling said.
"This kind of decoration is unique and very good!" Li Shimin said with great satisfaction.
"Please come in!"
So the two of them walked into the store and were greeted by elegant classical music, accompanied by the sound of the piano, which made people feel more comfortable and comfortable.
At this time, two girls in uniforms walked towards them.
"How many guests are there?"
They entertained Li Shimin very warmly.
"Both of you!"
Then, a waiter quickly said: "This way, please. Please sit by the floor-to-ceiling windows, is that okay?"
"Can!"
So, she led the two of them to a floor-to-ceiling window and sat down.
After Li Shimin sat down, he could see the situation outside through the glass.
At this time, the traffic outside was surging.
There are also a lot of people coming and going.
They look at the scenery outside, and the people inside are looking at themselves.
This was the first time Li Shimin encountered this kind of restaurant style.
And it felt very novel.
After the two of them were completely seated.
The waiter brought out the menu again.
"Whatever you two want, you can order directly."
Li Shimin took the vegetables, which were beautifully printed with many tempting steaks.
But he didn’t understand these things, so he told the waiter: “Let him order!”
"Yes! Guest!"
Fang Xuanling casually ordered two steaks.
The waiter wrote it down and took away the menu.
When Li Shimin sat down, he saw a lot of people coming and going, and waiters were constantly guiding those people to their seats skillfully.
Li Shimin looked around and saw exquisite oil paintings and colorful garlands hanging on the walls, giving the entire steakhouse a rich cultural atmosphere.
He looked at the tabletop, the tableware was shining, the tabletop of the next table exuded the enticing aroma of charcoal barbecue, and the air was filled with the aroma of rich cream and black pepper, making people salivate.
Listen to beautiful and elegant music.
Li Shimin asked in a low voice: "What does this steak mean? Is it beef ribs?"
Fang Xuanling quickly explained: "Their explanation is big and thick beef slices!"
"Is there any other explanation?"
"Yes, this is what sir said."
"oh?"
"yes!"
"How much business is there in a day?"
"I don't know about this, but it is said that tens of thousands of taels of silver can be collected every day. I don't know the exact amount, but it is not a small amount every day."
Fang Xuanling said again.
"It seems that making food is also very profitable. Catering is the new hot spot for Shengtang Group?"
Regarding Li Shimin's speculation, Fang Xuanling said with certainty: "Yes, I think it is possible. Because what Mr. wants to do is usually a lucrative industry. Therefore, this time it must be a lucrative industry.
"
"Since we can make money, let's do it too. This kind of business can cover the whole of Datang!"
"But beef..."
"Wouldn't it be enough to change the law? Anyone who plows cattle must not be killed!"
Li Shimin was also tempted.
Anyway, it was not Datang's cattle that he was killing, so it didn't matter to him.
Therefore, we would rather change the law than develop food.
Of course, if Li Shimin wants to develop now, he will definitely seize it as long as there is an opportunity.
This is what Li Shimin thinks.
Fang Xuanling didn't say anything.
Everything comes according to Li Shimin's wishes.
He wants to make money, why don’t he want to make money himself?
When Datang is well, everyone is well.
"What's this?"
Li Shimin looked at the knives and forks on the table.
He felt a little weird.
What does this knife and fork mean?
"This is the tool for eating steak."
"Is this thing useful?"
"Look!"
Fang Xuanling pointed to the TV nearby, which was showing a video on how to eat steak.