In the food box is an eight-inch plate with two layers of chess piece sesame cakes on it.
Shu Shu felt familiar and looked at Brother Jiu.
Isn't this an improved version of the chess piece sesame cake made by the Second Institute?
But Fang Zi had presented it to Yikun Palace before. Is this what Concubine Yi sent to the imperial court?
The improved version of chess piece biscuits is only half the thickness of the previous biscuits, and has been baked twice to make the outer layer crispier.
The middle layer of the sesame cakes is not made of sesame and soy sauce puff pastry, but is replaced by millet flour puff pastry. The surface layer is also the light yellow color of millet flour. The middle is empty, sandwiched with nail-cut smoked lamb. It is fragrant and crispy when you eat it.
"Pinch!"
Shu Shu remembered a delicacy from Hongshan in Mongolia Province that she had eaten in her previous life, and couldn't help but blurt it out.
The filling in the middle is different, not the smoked pork belly of later generations, otherwise it is really the same as the "Hongshan Double Sandwich".
There is a legend about "Hongshan Duojia", which originated from the court of the Qing Dynasty. Kangxi (some say Qianlong) served this dish when he entertained Mongolian princes during his northern tour, and then it was passed down in the grassland.
Could it be that the source is at this point in time?!
Through the long history, Shu Shu seemed to see himself tasting this kind of delicacy in Hongshan in later generations.
If I had not awakened my memories, there would be no improved version of the chess pieces.
Without the improved version of Chess Shaobing, there would be no way to use this "double sandwich" similar Shaobing to sandwich meat.
Did you create history yourself?
Shu Shu was stunned.
Brother Jiu was still taking medicine. Shu Shu finished half the plate, and he only finished one. After swallowing it all, he nodded and agreed: "This is a good name, it's not just sesame cakes with meat..."
Shu Shu nodded, not interested in saying anything else.
Compared with the rolling torrent of history, the power of an individual is too small.
I never wanted to "stop the train with my mantis' arm" and change the main line of history. I just wanted to change the life trajectory of the person in front of me and myself?
Can it be done?
Shu Shu started to worry about gains and losses.
Or will your actions promote or accelerate this process?
Is history a circle?
*
When the convoy moved forward again, it was already early noon.
Seeing Shu Shu's wilting head and brain, Ninth Brother just thought that she couldn't stand the fatigue of the journey. Thinking about the satiety last night, he said with a bit of flattery: "We will stop at three stores tonight, and I will probably be able to stay in Shenchu."
, I will go find my father-in-law at that time...According to the rules, when the holy driver goes on patrol, he will be escorted by the officers and soldiers of the upper three banners, and there will be many officers and soldiers of the lower five banners, most of whom will hold the battle in the rear..."
Shu Shu's eyes lit up: "If it's cheap, I might as well come over and have a look, so that Ama doesn't have to worry about us..."
The father and daughter had only met yesterday, but there was nothing they missed. It was just that it was his first time traveling far away, and he was worried that Qi Xi would be uneasy.
Brother Jiu calculated the itinerary in his mind: "In half a month, when passing through the Karaqin tribe, the holy driver should stop for a few days to wait for the Mongolian prince to make a pilgrimage... It will be convenient for you to visit your father-in-law at that time, or for your father-in-law to come to the Chinese army.
some……"
Shu Shu is no stranger to this place name.
Because this time there was a Bu nobleman named Zhaojia among the imperial concubines who gave birth to the princess and Princess Shuo Duanjing to care for Meng, and the one she married was from the Haraqin tribe.
That one is the fifth daughter of Emperor Kangxi, ranked as the third princess.
However, after all calculations, the age difference between the princess and the ninth elder brother, and the biological mother is not in Yikun Palace, there should be no intersection between the two siblings.
"Will the holy driver take a detour outside the intersection when he returns home?"
Shu Shu thought of Guo Guiren, who was accompanying him, and asked.
The four princesses and Princess Shuo Kejing who were born by Guo Guiren are in charge of the Khalkha tribe in Mobei Mongolia, which is outside the mouth.
"It's not the same direction at all. How many detours are there? If you really want to go back to Luangshi and go to Kouwai, don't expect to return to Beijing before the end of the year... Besides, Kouou is a wind outlet. In October, the white-haired wind will not appear in the sky at all.
No way to hurry..."
Brother Ninth told Shu Shu: "Every time we form an alliance with the Mongolian King of Monan, it is in the direction of Karaqin and Horqin. Mobei Mongolia is a long way away, and we send envoys to pay tribute every year..."
Shu Shu nodded, still wary of Guo Guiren.
During these days in the palace, I only heard that Concubine Yi was "the most favored by the Holy Family", but not that Guo Guiren was favored.
Is it possible that Guo Guiren was able to be included in the retinue list just because he took advantage of Concubine Yi and took this opportunity to return to Shengjing to visit her relatives?
Shu Shuke remembered clearly that during the three greetings from the middle to the end of the month, Guo Guiren did not show up in the name of "recovering from illness."
It was actually Guo Guiren's quiet time. After what happened to Grandma Liu, Shu Shu had to think more.
Seeing her silence, Brother Jiu said, "When we get to the grassland in a few days, the station will be expanded. Then I will take you to hunt rabbits on horseback!"
After hearing this, Shu Shu became interested: "How many horses did you bring this time?"
Although the princes live in the palace and have not yet opened a palace, they all have many horses under their names, some of which are presented by Mongolian princes, some by ministers, and some by relatives.
These horses were under the unified management of the Shangsiyuan of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the prince did not need to pay for the raising of the horses. However, there were many silver rewards for the eunuchs who took care of the horses.
Shu Shu had read the account books of the two houses, seen the reward money paid out, and knew that Brother Nine had a total of ten horses under his name.
"Three horses. In addition to the ones I replaced myself, I also specially selected a docile little mare just for you..."
Brother Jiu finished his performance, his eyes were a little wandering.
Shu Shu didn't see it, and felt a little sad: "Hello little mare, my previous mount was a young mare. Ama asked someone to pick out a good horse from the Zhenghongqi Racecourse outside the mouth, and brought it back to the capital as soon as it was weaned...
…I watched the one grow up and named it Coral…”
Brother Jiu couldn't bear it when he saw it, and coughed slightly: "My father-in-law met with me in front of the emperor this morning and said that he brought your horse... I forgot about it just now, and then I remembered..."
Seeing his guilty look, why didn't Shu Shu understand?
While she couldn't laugh or cry, she added a bit of hope and pulled Brother Ninth's arm: "Why don't you let Ama dedicate 'coral' to me?"
Among the horses under the name of the ninth elder brother, there is a leopard-colored horse presented by Grandpa Sanguanbao, and a red and white horse presented by Princess Heshuo Kejing.
Brother Jiu's face showed embarrassment: "I'm afraid it can't be done now... How about we see in a few days..."
Shu Shu felt nervous and asked, "Is it because the prince and the Yue family don't have close contact?"
After all, except for the 10th elder brother and the 5th elder brother, the other princes Fujin all came from the families of important officials in the imperial court, so it would be unreasonable to have any taboos.
Seeing Shu Shu's misunderstanding, Brother Jiu quickly shook his head: "It's not because of this...it's Lao Shi...Lao Shi only has eleven horses under his name. It's hard to have more horses under his name than him...if there is someone on this northern tour this time,
If you respect the old horse, it won't be a problem..."
Shu Shu didn't ask childishly why he was worried about Brother Ten.
The prince's saying "son is more valuable than mother" is not a joke.
The son of a noble concubine is different from the son of a concubine, and the rewards are usually different.
It is rare that the ninth elder brother did not alienate himself from the tenth elder brother because of this, and calmly accepted the gap between them.
"Don't worry, we can just wait until we get out of the palace to bring it back... Otherwise, we can keep it in the Shangsi Courtyard. Why not keep it at home for Xiaowu and Xiaoliu to use? Coral can also roam around...
"
Shu Shu said with a smile, her eyes warm.
Brother Ninth touched his nose and felt uneasy for no reason: "My father's background is the same as that of the prince. He is not the eldest son... The fifth brother has nineteen horses under his name. He is the same as the eldest brother. Among all the princes, he is better than the prince."
Mr. Ma..."
Shu Shu bit her lip and stretched out her hand to block his mouth: "Ancestor, shut up! If this reaches your ears, how will your Majesty handle yourself?"
Is this because you dislike Concubine Yi for her low ranking?
Or are you jealous that the fifth elder brother who was raised by the Queen Mother is treated better?!
Brother Jiu lowered his head and said: "That's not what I meant... I just feel sorry for you. I am also from the Dong E family. The third sister-in-law married the third son. Now she is the county prince Fujin. She walks in the palace with a chariot..."
Shu Shu had no choice but to talk to him: "How old is Prince Cheng? How talented are you? My cousin married into the palace in the 32nd year of Kangxi's reign, and she has only used the chariot in the past few months this year... Why are you so anxious?"
If you are too anxious, then Fourth Baylor and Fifth Brother will be ashamed of themselves."
"Yes, there are still fourth and fifth brothers competing! One of them is one year younger than the third brother, and the other was spoiled by the Queen Mother. Isn't this the case now?"
Brother Jiu became more energetic, and his face looked a little embarrassed again.
Shu Shu couldn't help it anymore and pinched her: "Who is this little white-eyed wolf? He still owes Fifth Brother money..."
Brother Jiu's eyes were a bit wandering: "What do you owe or not? Isn't it right to spend some of your brother's money on your brother?!"
Shu Shu sat up straight, with a serious look on her face: "Do you really think so?"
These three views are wrong!
Brother Ninth Brother originally wanted to be tough, but seeing Shu Shu's look on his face, he didn't dare. He changed his words and said, "We don't know when we will open the mansion. Brother Five will go out early next year at the latest. By then, in addition to the title, money and food, they will also be able to share
I am more filial to my subordinates, and I am not short of money... Don’t be in a hurry to repay this money..."
Shu Shu took a long breath and felt more comfortable now.
Even if they are blood brothers, this idea is unacceptable.
How about a partnership with Fifth Prince in the tea garden?
The fifth elder brother went out to open the mansion, and with the banner, there was naturally no shortage of manpower to call upon...
Shu Shu's mind was spinning rapidly and she immediately rejected the idea.
It is not appropriate to be tied up with the fifth elder brother...
Kangxi may not be happy for the princes to use maternal blood to separate distant and distant relatives.
The main thing is, who knows whether the ninth elder brother and the eighth elder brother can completely tear each other apart, it is better to be kind and not drag the fifth elder brother into the water.
"It's hard to keep silent about such a large sum of money, otherwise Daxing Zhuangzi will give it to Fifth Brother? I will pay back the rest of the money slowly later..."
Shu Shu didn't have the shame to drag on the debt indefinitely. She just made some calculations and found that she couldn't get together ten thousand taels of silver without using her dowry money.
In April, Shu Shu practiced with the Fusong sisters and bought three properties from Guidan, two Zhuangzi and a shop.
The most prosperous village was Dazhuang, with 640 acres of land, priced at 4,480 taels of silver.
In fact, because the price of Guidan was low at that time, Shu Shu got a big advantage even if she bought it at a low price.
The Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing is the most rare. It has a price but no market. This Zhuangzi can be resold for a premium of 30% or 40%. There is no problem in selling it.