Outside Huixian Tower, An Daoquan was looking forward to it. Zhang Yu was also waiting at the door. When he saw Li Yan's handsome figure, he clasped his fists in the distance.
"You two are waiting!"
Li Yan returned the favor with a smile, but no one could tell that he had just gone to the nearest entrance to Wuyou Cave and walked around.
The beggars and patters were not found, and they were indeed hidden deep enough. However, the blood stains that dried repeatedly at the entrance and exit proved that the ghost building was terrifying and was definitely not spread by rumors.
Due to environmental issues, Li Yan could not guarantee that his clothes would not be stained with blood after practicing the exercises, so he came here to attend the banquet first.
At this time, he smiled like a spring breeze, and the two people opposite him naturally said in succession: "No, no, we have just arrived..."
It is true that the appointed time has not yet arrived, An Daoquan is a bit autistic and came early nervously, while Zhang Yuze, in order to show that he attaches great importance to it, has a favor-free attitude, which is what guild managers like most.
Welcoming Li Yan in, Zhang Yu introduced him quite proudly along the way: "Mr. Lin, although our Huixian Tower cannot compare with the wealth and luxury of Fan Tower, the topography of Zhuangyuan Tower is excellent, and it is not as good as that of Tiexue Tower."
The winery maker of the temple, but it is quiet in the bustle, and the many elegant rooms are the first choice of scribes!"
Li Yan nodded: "Then I need to have a good experience."
Zhang Yu said with a smile: "I will not let Mr. Lin down."
Under his guidance, the three of them bypassed the restaurant in front and came to the backyard.
In the garden, there are ponds, rockeries, small bridges and flowing water, and there are several winding corridors, which are divided into pavilions and elegant halls in an orderly manner. Even An Daoquan, a native of Jiangning Prefecture, can't help but sigh when he sees it.
He was stunned and praised: "The style of the main store is really different. There are few such good courtyard layouts in Jiangnan!"
Li Yan lamented the changes in the styles of the times. The architectural style of the Tang Dynasty was grand, strict and grand, while the architectural style of the Song Dynasty was exquisite, mature and changeable.
In comparison, the garden design of the Song Dynasty focused on artistic conception and integrated natural beauty with artificial beauty, which indeed made the dining environment more comfortable.
The three people turned left and right on the corridor and came to a more quiet courtyard. They saw that the banquet hall in the middle was set up beside a lotus pond. The lotus pond was filled with lotus flowers. The tables, window lattice, beams and rafters in the hall were also decorated.
Full of various lotus-themed decorations.
Zhang Yu stroked his beard and said: "There are twelve private rooms in Huixian Tower, and the Lotus Hall is one of the most difficult to make a reservation. Today I also have the honor of Mr. Lin and Dr. An!"
Li Yan and An Daoquan smiled politely and walked into the hall. The latter discovered that not all lotus flowers were real, but there were lotus screens that combined with the lotus pond outside the hall. Not only did they not appear monotonous, but they set off each other and revealed
It gives off a different kind of beauty.
Under each screen, there is a voluptuous female ambassador sitting on her knees, which is even more eye-catching.
Female envoy means maidservant. The Song Dynasty mainly implemented the employment system. The employer and the maidservant established an employment contract relationship, so they were called "female envoy".
This point is an improvement over the Tang Dynasty's "laws are better than livestock" for slaves, but as for the specific implementation intensity, since various accounts vary greatly, it is controversial again.
These female envoys in the lotus hall were very beautiful and had obviously been carefully selected. Zhang Yu suddenly smiled when he noticed An Daoquan's little eyes lingering on them.
But when I saw Li Yan's expression, my heart sank slightly.
Zhang Yu wouldn't worry at all if this person was pretending to be aloof and avoided looking at him. Those scholars were all serious when they first came, but some of them behaved wildly after getting acquainted with him, and some of them were simply unsightly.
But Li Yan just looked at it very calmly, as if he was used to this kind of scene, which was the most troublesome thing.
Fortunately, the details of this person have also been found out. He comes from a family of warriors. Although his father is a seventh-grade governor, he does not have much real power. He is only equivalent to the instructor of the Imperial Army, which is of no importance at all. The Shangqiu guild likes this kind of shallow background.
Yes, very easy to control.
"How much knowledge can a young man like me have? Is he still afraid that he won't be able to catch you?"
Zhang Yu clapped his hands, Dr. Tea and Dr. Wine lined up on both sides, and the waitress began to serve the dishes.
An Daoquan was soon dumbfounded, because not to mention the dishes, the plates were terrible.
Plates, bowls, fruit and vegetable dishes, water and vegetable bowls, wine cups, wine jugs, all are shiny silverware.
If we take these utensils and use them to melt down the silver, I am afraid we can make two or three hundred taels.
This is to fit in with the elegant theme of lotus flowers, and no goldware is used, otherwise it would be even more luxurious.
Li Yan couldn't help but said: "I'm afraid that in the Song Dynasty, there are only 72 main stores in Bianjing with such vast financial resources. No wonder I heard that some foot shops and restaurants want to host a high-end banquet.
Let’s borrow tableware from the main store.”
Zhang Yu smiled proudly and said: "Young Master Lin has misunderstood. The use of these tableware in private rooms is not just to show off one's wealth. Rather, these special silver plates can be supported by hot coals, so that the dishes will not cool down when the scribes are having a banquet.
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Li Yan said: "I see, your bank is very thoughtful."
In a short time, the whole table was filled with delicious wine and delicacies. Zhang Yu did not bother to do the work for the guests, but introduced them himself.
When it comes to food, the Song Dynasty really has a say. The main store brings together all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas. It is no exaggeration to say that at the birthday banquet of an official family, nine glasses of wine are served with twenty-one delicacies.
, this structure is something that no real store dares to copy, but the dishes inside are fine.
For example, Zhang Yudian’s Double Hump Corner, Qunxian Zhi, Fake Turtle Fish, Honey Flour Pastry Flowers, Tripe Soup, etc. are all meant to celebrate birthdays but can also be eaten on weekdays.
Anyway, whatever Zhao Ji eats in the palace, he can also enjoy it in high-end restaurants.
As long as you have money.
An Daoquan was a little wary at first, but soon couldn't help it and started to feast.
In his opinion, the delicious food with rich layers bursts out a wonderful feeling in the mouth. The curling cigarette rises from the lotus bud-shaped incense burner. The singer from Jiaofangsi gently twists the pipa slowly, and then turns it gracefully on one side.
Song is really an all-round enjoyment.
Li Yan is also eating steadily.
He couldn't understand the singer's pipa, and he didn't like the smell of cigarettes, but the food tasted really good.
Of course, for modern people, the taste is actually just that. The seasonings of later generations were mainly too overbearing. MSG was used in ancient times to kill people indiscriminately, so regardless of nutritional value, the taste of the imperial meals that the emperor ate every day was what ordinary people would cook.
The family level of the meal, the famous Manchu-Han banquet in the Qing Dynasty, if it is given to future generations without changes, most of the dishes will not be acceptable.
Because Li Yan has opened up his tongue awareness, he can still keenly receive the deepest taste changes of the ingredients, so the meal is full of flavor.
Anyway, you don’t have to spend any money, enjoy it with an open stomach, and you still have things to do after eating!
Zhang Yu first looked at An Daoquan, who was gradually immersed in him, stroking his beard and smiling.
This kind of corrupting method of indulgence and extravagance is always harmful. As long as you are immersed in this kind of enjoyment of life, the following days can only create a steady stream of wealth value for the guild. If the temptation goes deeper, go to the Daxiangguo Temple
If you borrow some usury money, you can even sell yourself to the guild and make the doctor obediently use it for your own use.
But when he turned to Li Yan, he was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but move his chopsticks.
Don't eat so fast!
While chatting and eating, Zhang Yu opened up the topic several times and made insinuations. In the end, he just turned his head to chopsticks and finally thought to himself that he had made a mistake: "This Lin Chong is young and the city is very deep. He can't find any hobbies. It's really unacceptable."
Look down on!"
Not long after this idea came to mind, Li Yan turned his head and looked into the courtyard. A furry thing jumped out, and his eyes immediately followed.
Zhang Yu's eyes lit up: "Master Lin likes to be a cicada slave?"
Li Yan said: "I still prefer to call it little raccoon slave."
Cats had a new name in the Song Dynasty, and they were generally called Li Nu. Lu You’s poems show his love for them, “The firewood in the stream is soft and the felt is warm, and Li Nu and I don’t go out.” Later, when the family was poor, they still felt that they owed Mao Er.
, "I feel ashamed that my family is poor and I have little merit, and I am living in poverty without a blanket, eating without fish."
When it comes to fun, Huizong of the Song Dynasty is always involved. In his "A Slave Holding a Fish", the cats painted are also leisurely, peaceful and very interesting.
How could Zhang Yu miss this opportunity: "There are many lions and civets in our business. Mr. Lin can come and pick one to take home with the cat gift."
People in the Song Dynasty had a culture of "cat-hiring" when raising cats. That is, when you go to someone else's house to pick up a cat, you need to prepare fish, salt, sugar and other betrothal gifts. You also have to read the almanac "Xiang Ji Bei Yaotong Shu" in advance to choose a suitable day to pick up the cat.
Go home, and then prepare the cat nest, cat fish, and cat and dog modifications. According to speculation, the final cat and dog modification should be a means of grooming the cats and dogs.
Anyway, the poor can support people and the rich can support pets. There are many ways to throw money into it. I still remember that in Liangzhou, An Zhongjing gave Xiaohei a gift, and there were three leopard slaves to serve him. At that time, Li Yan also expressed emotion. Many things in the Song Dynasty are now related to
There were huge differences in the Tang Dynasty, except that pets lived better than people, but this remained unchanged...
At this time, his eyes moved slightly and he shook his head and said: "Thank you very much for your kindness, Manager Zhang. I am also planning to get a cat recently. It is a relatively rare breed. I'm afraid I won't be able to get along with the lion civet."
Zhang Yu thought he was bragging. The yellow-and-white lion civet is the favorite cat of high-ranking people nowadays. What breed is better than that one? However, he was also happy that the other party had such vanity and deliberately showed his expectation: "Then I'm going to open up."
My horizons have improved, I will visit Lin Mansion another day!"
Li Yan held up his hands and said, "It's easy to talk about!"
The three of them chatted for a long time before saying goodbye.
After leaving Huixian Tower, An Daoquan sobered up. Thinking of his feelings just now, he secretly said, "Brother, these guild managers are so good at buying people's hearts!"
Li Yan also turned around and looked at the main store, and said calmly: "The more prosperous Bianjing is, the higher the enjoyment of the main store, which actually strengthens my idea. Go back and have a good rest!"
He waved his hand and strode away, his figure disappearing into the darkness in the blink of an eye.
When he reappeared at the entrance of Wuyou Cave, Li Yan already had a Hanji Gun on his back, his fingers spread wide, and the Pokémon Master's pet space glowed.
When Xiao Hei appeared, his golden-black body fell into his arms, Li Yan hugged the big cat and smiled with joy from the bottom of his heart:
"Good buddy, it's up to you to take action this time!"