Chapter 3012 The old man lived a long time, it's the first time I heard that snacks are served
"Okay, okay, excuse me now, Mr. Li Jia Erlang, well done."
Li Dejiang was filled with joy after receiving a punch from His Majesty, and he smiled in an extremely shy and honest manner.
Then, Cheng Sanlang squeezed in front of Li Shimin with a smile on his face.
"My father-in-law, you have been traveling all the way and arrived at the outskirts of Liaodong in just three days. You must be tired and hungry already."
"My son-in-law has already set up delicacies next to the Yin Shang Continent Crop Experimental Park..."
After hearing Cheng Sanlang's words, Li Shimin smiled heartily, patted his beloved son-in-law's broad and strong shoulder affectionately and said.
"You guys have thought it through, okay, gentlemen, how about we go there now?"
The important civil and military ministers of the Tang Dynasty, who had been running around for days, were more tired than dogs, and ate worse than pigs, were naturally eager to get things done right away.
What's more, Cheng Sanlang's cooking skills were recognized as masters throughout the Tang Dynasty.
In addition, I and others traveled so exhaustingly back to Liaodong Prefecture for these crops from the Yin Shang Continent.
If you can witness with your own eyes how delicious it is to eat and drink at the same time, naturally no one will object to remembering the bitter and savoring the sweet.
Li Shimin and others followed in the footsteps of Cheng Sanlang and others. After mounting their horses, they traveled less than two miles and saw a golden field where unknown crops grew.
Cheng Sanlang continued to lead the way to the high hill not far from the roadside, pointing the riding whip in his hand toward the vast experimental field area.
"My father-in-law, these are sunflowers, that patch is corn, the ones over there are peanuts, and those red and green ones are tomatoes, of course it's not impossible to call them tomatoes..."
"And that slope, where sweet potatoes, also called sweet potatoes, are grown..."
"Could the potatoes be in that area?" Li Shimin stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction of a field that had been mined and now looked a mess.
"Yes, father-in-law, we harvested exactly that acre of land before, and harvested a total of more than 5,000 kilograms of potatoes."
When Li Shimin heard this, he was already excited, but now that he heard the figure of more than 5,100 kilograms, he still subconsciously punched Cheng Sanlang again.
"Boy, have you already known that the crops from the Yin Shang Continent can produce high yields? Why didn't you inform me in advance so that I could be mentally prepared?"
"My father-in-law, my son-in-law did mention it."
Cheng Sanlang saw his father-in-law's slightly embarrassed expression and quickly smiled to please him.
"When Prime Minister Ma and Duke Li Wei came before, my son-in-law had already greeted them.
It is said that the yield of these crops from the Yin and Shang Continent is extremely high, far exceeding the current food crops of our Datang."
Li Jing on the side heard this and couldn't help but uttered something.
"It's true what you said, but you didn't tell me that the yield per mu is so high."
"You can't blame me for this. After all, my son-in-law has asked the survivors of the Yin Shang Dynasty before, and they only said that the output is extremely high, and there is no problem if it exceeds a thousand catties. But..."
Cheng Sanlang paused deliberately and waited until everyone's attention was focused before continuing.
"Without practice, if a kid says that this thing can grow thousands of kilograms, not to mention the elders, even the survivors of the Yin and Shang Dynasties will not believe it."
"After all, the agricultural farming technology of the tribes who survived the Yin and Shang Continent is still in the primitive agricultural production mode of slash-and-burn farming."
"The current intensive farming in the Tang Dynasty is completely different. Furthermore, the area where the Yin Zhaka tribe is located has a hot climate."
"Liaodong, where we are located, is a bitter cold place..."
Seeing Cheng Sanlang talking plausibly and rushing on his way, the exhausted elders suddenly became unhappy.
"Okay, okay, you are the only one who talks a lot. Didn't you say that there is something to eat? Hurry up and lead the way. Don't get hungry, Your Majesty."
Facing Yuchi Gong, the bully elder who was ranked second only to his biological father in the Tang Dynasty, his eyes widened. Cheng Sanlang could only give in and obediently stepped aside and raised his hand to lead the way.
Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with them. I'll let them know why the flowers are so red in a moment.
At this moment, Li Shimin and others finally set foot on the top of the high hill, where a large tent was set up.
There are also several large iron stoves, emitting blazing heat to resist the chill of late autumn.
In an open space next to the high hill, the chimneys of a dozen stoves pointed straight to the sky, emitting green smoke.
In front of those stoves, the chefs of Chengjia Restaurant, who are highly skilled in craftsmanship, are busy at the moment.
And waves of rich and alluring fragrance would occasionally float along the wind, directly arousing the grunting sounds in the stomachs of Li Shimin and other monarchs and ministers.
After entering the big tent, Cheng Sanlang smiled and raised his hand. Soon, several waiters quickly entered the big tent.
Each person held a dozen menus in their hands, and then handed these beautifully crafted menus to the hands of these important civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty.
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"What's the matter? I told you, Cheng Sanlang, you are always doing these evil things. Please bring some good wine and good food as soon as possible."
"Yes, yes...Uncle Yuchi, please don't be impatient. These menus are just for everyone and my father-in-law to understand.
The delicacies that will be served next are made from crops from the Yin and Shang Continent."
Cheng Sanlang answered with a smile and waved again.
"Come on, everyone, let's start with some snacks to appetize everyone..."
Qin Qiong also pulled up her face with some displeasure and whispered about her nephew.
"...In my long life, this is the first time I've heard of snacks being used as an appetizer."
Soon, Li Shimin saw the waiter placing a plate of golden-colored and fragrant strips on his head.
Next to this coiled object, there is a bright red dish that looks sticky.
"My father-in-law, these are French fries, and there is tomato sauce on the side for dipping. You can try it first..."
"Okay, you're welcome then. Dear ladies, you all should have a taste."
Li Shimin directly imitated Cheng Sanlang's technique, picked up a French fries, dipped it in some tomato sauce, put it in his mouth, and made a clicking sound.
"Eh..." Not to mention, the sweet and sour sauce neutralized the greasiness of the fried fries.
But it does not affect the crispness and unique aroma of the fries, and the tomato sauce is sour and sweet, which makes it quite appetizing.
Suddenly, in the big tent, there was an endless stream of crunching sounds.
Fortunately, everyone only got a small plate, which is about a dozen French fries. Otherwise, if you eat too much when you see the fresh food, you will not be able to enjoy the delicious food later.
Unknowingly, Li Shimin reached out and touched it again, but the plate was already empty...