In fact, Changsun Wuji’s real purpose was to ask for the fireworks formula.
He is different from Cheng Yaojin. He comes from a noble family and his family has been in business for generations.
When he saw the fireworks, he knew that this thing could definitely make money, and it could also make a lot of money.
In fact, even if he didn't ask Li Chengqian, he could find a high-quality craftsman and study it in a few days to figure out the production method.
But Li Chengqian was his nephew after all, and he didn't want to steal his nephew's things.
If this nephew ascends to the throne in the future, he is afraid that he will be put in the shoes of others.
Rather than doing this, it is better to do business with him and treat him as his uncle's help to his poor nephew. ??
"Since uncle has spoken, there is no problem."
Li Chengqian didn't even hesitate and nodded directly.
After all, the reason why he studied this thing in the first place was to make money, but he never implemented it because of his young age and Li Shimin's disapproval.
Now that Changsun Wuji is helping him stand out, he really wants it.
However, Li Chengqian also secretly admired his cheap uncle.
Cheng Yaojin only wanted to take advantage, but after seeing the fireworks, he could think of doing business.
The number one Lao Yin in the Tang Dynasty...
Um……
Smart man, he really deserves his reputation...
"When I get back, I will record the recipe for fireworks and send them to my uncle's house."
"In that case, I'll leave first."
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After sending away several old gangsters, Li Chengqian felt very helpless.
Being robbed one after another, my young mind suffered huge trauma, and I was in urgent need of a delicious meal to replenish it.
By chance, Li Chongyi came to the door.
Li Chongyi sneakily walked up to Li Chengqian with two jars of wine in his arms and said, "Don't tell me, cousin, that I'm fooling you. These two jars of wine are the best in my old man's wine library. Usually, he is reluctant to drink them."
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After saying that, he also added: "Just you The fish you cooked for me last time, please give me another pot, and we won’t get home until we get drunk today.”
Although the Tang Dynasty was powerful, its cooking skills were lagging behind.
Therefore, while Li Chengqian despised the lack of entertainment items in this era, he also particularly despised the food of this era.
So, after he became an independent man, he trained a young eunuch by himself, and made a special diet for him every day.
After Li Chongyi ate it by chance, he set his sights on Li Chengqian.
"Damn it, are you here to get some food again?"
Li Chengqian looked helpless.
Although the food at home is delicious, I don’t come here every two days to enjoy it.
Didn't he know that Li Shimin was an extremely diligent and frugal emperor?
The pocket money of a prince like himself is not even as much as that of a prince of a feudal lord, okay?
However, there is something that makes Li Chengqian happy. Unlike those old gangsters, Li Chongyi at least knows how to bring something for himself.
In desperation, Li Chengqian could only choose to accept it.
Then he ordered the kitchen to go down and cook.
"Brother, we are here to see you!"
Just as Li Chengqian and Li Chongyi were chatting in the side room and waiting for the meal to be served, several small figures came into view.
These people are none other than Li Ke, King of Han, Li Tai, King of Wei, and Li Lizhi, Princess of Changle.
After calling "big brother", several people jumped into the yard.
Li Lizhi didn't even look like a princess at all, she threw herself directly on Li Chengqian.
This guy has been favored by Li Shimin since he was a child, and he is definitely the most favored among all Taizong's children.
Li Chengqian was also single because he had no sisters in his previous life, so he liked this little sister very much.
So this guy
When in front of Li Chengqian, he simply let himself go.
Li Chengqian rubbed Li Lizhi's head, put her on the ground, then looked at the crowd and said, "Why are you guys coming to my place if you don't stay in the palace?"
"Of course I'm here to see big brother."
"What, brother, aren't you welcome?"
Li Lizhi's expression was filled with resentment, and she said in a sweet voice: "Father is the most partial. My eldest brother can have such a big courtyard outside, but we can only live in the palace."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian felt dumbfounded.
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a palace?
I don’t know how many people in the world want to live there but haven’t had the chance.
Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly. Just when he was about to speak, Li Lizhi suddenly said: "Ah, what does this smell like? Why does it smell so good?"
"That's it, I'm drooling."
The chubby little Li Tai also echoed: "Brother, what delicious food are you doing?"
Okay, here comes another group of freeloaders.
Li Chengqian said helplessly: "Okay, don't ask, just stay and eat for a while. I just finished eating, so I can take some back to my father, the emperor and my mother when I go back."
"Thank you, brother!"
Although these people present are all princes and princesses who have been crowned kings and princesses, the food they eat on weekdays are not all delicacies from the mountains and seas.
Of course, all this mainly stems from their superior Lao Tzu, who determined to be a sage, wise and benevolent king on the first day he ascended the throne, so he lived frugally with his wife and children.
There is evidence in history that these princes in the early Tang Dynasty were the poorest among the princes in all dynasties.
It’s not surprising that Li Lizhi said that Comrade Li Er was partial, mainly because the lives of these people were really not as comfortable as Li Chengqian’s when he lived outside the palace.
At this time, Xiao Chuzi came over and reported: "Your Highness, the banquet has been prepared. Should it be placed in the main hall or here?"
"Let's go to the main hall. There are also It could be more spacious.”
After saying that, Li Chengqian also stood up and walked toward the main hall with his younger brothers, sisters, and Li Chongyi, who had been hungry and thirsty for a long time.
When we arrived at the main hall, the round table had been set and the food had been served.
"What kind of fish is this? Why is it so fragrant..."
Looking at the large bowl of fish placed in the middle of the big table, the children of Li Tai, Li Ke and Li Lizhi were so greedy that their mouths watered.
"How's it going? Does it smell good?"
"This dish is called catfish stewed with eggplant. Only the cooks here in Gaoming can make it, not even the royal chef in the palace."
Li Chongyi looked like he had seen the world before, which was really funny.
Moreover, Li Chongyi did not regard himself as an outsider, and began to enjoy the meal as soon as he sat down.
Li Chengqian glanced at the little guys around him: "If you don't take action, the fish will be eaten by this guy."
After hearing this, several people took action without further delay.
Stew fresh catfish and eggplant together, and the fish and eggplant are mixed together to make the catfish fat but not greasy, the eggplant has a strong flavor, and the meat and vegetables complement each other.
The eggplant has the aroma of catfish, and the catfish has the taste of eggplant.
It doesn't matter if you have wine or food.
People in later generations will eat all kinds of delicacies from all over the world, and they will not be able to resist this dish, let alone in an era where cooking skills are extremely backward.
After eating a few chopsticks, Li Chongyi suddenly felt satisfied. He opened the wine jar and asked Xiao Chuzi to take the wine cup for him. While pouring the wine, he said: "This is a good wine collected by my old man. It's rich and mellow, and it's not overpowering. Who of you are going to drink it today?"
We are not allowed to leave either, we will not return until we are drunk."
"You won't come home until you're drunk..."
After hearing Li Chongyi's words, the muscles on Li Chengqian's face trembled twice: "Well, cousin..."
"What's wrong?"
"That is, what do you think will happen if my father finds out that you took the four of us to drink?"