Two guards in golden clothes picked up Victor, put a knife on his neck, and forced him to press his fingerprints and make a pledge.
The foreigner signed the document reluctantly with a sad face, and his whole body became as limp as a dead pig.
Tian Hong picked up the document and looked at the fingerprints on it, then said quietly: "My lord, I promise you to make meritorious deeds for your crime. From today on, you will be a hidden stake in my Jinyiwei Liutiao Street Guard Station. On the first and fifteenth day of every month, there will naturally be someone there." I’m here to deliver official business with you, do you understand?”
Victor didn't dare to refute, so he nodded hurriedly.
Transform yourself.
This foreigner went from being a wild Taoist priest to becoming the peripheral backbone of the Jinyi Guards of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, this mill became the peripheral stronghold of the Jinyi Guards.
This move made Shen Lie's eyes light up and he couldn't help but smile.
As expected of Jin Yiwei...
He is really good at handling people!
Tian Hong saw that the foreigner was still obedient but had no energy left.
He quickly changed his face and said warmly: "You have traveled thousands of miles to come to our country, isn't it just to get an official position? Follow me and work hard, I will not treat you badly."
Victor didn't dare to resist, so he quickly responded: "I understand, I understand."
Tian Hong put the documents away and with another wave of his hand, two guards in uniforms untied Victor's chains and scolded him a few more times.
A few people walked out carelessly with the things they found.
There was still drizzle outside the door.
Shen Lie took the opportunity to reprimand: "Victor... you have flattened all the alfalfa and oats in the past few days and planted potatoes instead."
Now is the season for sowing potatoes, and the growth cycle of potatoes is very short. Take advantage of this rain to plant potato seeds.
In less than two or three months, a bumper harvest will be achieved.
Victor rubbed his painful wrist and promised hurriedly: "Yes, yes."
Look at the foreigner's downcast expression.
Shen Lie smiled slightly, it seemed that this person was really convinced.
So Shen Lie also changed his face, took out a ten-tael silver note from his sleeve, and handed it over with some scattered silver.
Look at this bank note, this broken silver...
Victor was stunned and didn't dare to take it.
Shen Lie graciously put the silver into his hand, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him with a few words: "My Ming Dynasty has no contact with Sweden. What crime did you commit in Sweden, and who did you kill?" , I, the Ming Dynasty, will naturally not pursue you...if you do your job well, I will not treat you badly."
This is called giving a sweet date with a slap in the face.
Victor held the silver coins in his hands, with a look of joy on his face. He quickly bowed and thanked her, making a flattering appearance.
Shen Lie smiled.
Get on your horse.
Watching several Jinyi guards beat the found potatoes into bundles, put them on the horse, and then slowly left with Tian Hong and others.
After walking a little further, Shen Lie stood on the horse and gave Tian Hong a thumbs up.
This method is really impressive.
He is worthy of being a royal guard.
Tian Hong smiled slightly and did not take any credit. They rode horses and walked towards the capital in the light rain. The strong horses were pacing slowly in the fields.
Shen Lie pondered and said sternly: "I don't thank you enough for your kindness. Brother Tian really helped me a lot this time."
How should I thank Tian Hong?
Shen Lie thought about it, and it seemed that he could no longer express his gratitude.
So I pondered for a while.
Shen Lie then said seriously: "Shen, I would like to ask Brother Tian to buy a dry stock in Biafang."
As the saying goes, the king of hell is easy to mess with, but the devil is difficult to deal with.
After several months of contact, Shen Lie had the idea to win over Tian Hong, although this person was a bit snobbish and tactful.
However, this person is very efficient and loyal, and he doesn't seem to be a treacherous person. It would be great if he could be won over.
Tian Hong was stunned for a moment, with a look of joy on his face, but also worried: "Tian had this intention for a long time, but... I'm afraid it's hard to talk to Miss Zhang."
This worry is not unreasonable.
Who is Tian Hong?
He is the imperial eagle dog and the infamous royal guard.
Even if Shen Lie wanted to invite him to become a shareholder and become the third shopkeeper of Bianyifang, Zhang Jingxiu would not agree.
Shen Lie pondered and said, "It doesn't matter, I'll go talk to the big shopkeeper."
Tian Hong breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It's settled now."
Shen Lie also smiled and said: "It's a deal!"
As a result, the relationship between the two got closer, and they looked at each other and laughed.
Then Shen Lie gently pinched the horse's belly and shouted: "Drive!"
In the drizzle, the sturdy knights began to gallop on their horses.
In the evening, Bianyifang.
Several Jin Yiti cavalry sent two sacks of potatoes into the kitchen, and Shen Lie took out a few potatoes under the watchful eyes of Yun'er, Aunt Li, Tian Hong and others.
Washed, peeled, put on the apron again, picked up the kitchen knife...
Those years of drifting to the north came to mind again, and Shen Lie seemed to have returned to the days when he was cutting potatoes in the kitchen of a big hotel.
After all, shredding potatoes is a basic skill for every chef apprentice.
Although I was poor at that time, I lived a very fulfilling life.
The atmosphere was a little sad, but then Shen Lie picked up the kitchen knife, sliced the potatoes, shredded them, and put the shredded potatoes into a bowl filled with sweet well water.
Looked again.
The thickness and length are just right!
Soon, Shen Lie cut the ginger and garlic, heated up the pan, and heated the oil. As the aroma of cooking came out, a plate of vinegar-glazed shredded potatoes was ready.
Then Shen Lie leisurely cut the potatoes into pieces, heated up the pot, heated the oil, and simmered a large pot of potatoes and beef. Then he put down the kitchen knife, took off his apron and wiped his hands.
surrounding.
Yun'er, Aunt Li, Tian Hong and others looked at the plate of vinegary potato shreds they had never seen before.
Everyone is stupid.
Several people looked at Shen Lie's confident posture and looked a bit like a chef.
As Shen Lie picked up a pair of chopsticks and handed them to everyone, everyone woke up as if from a dream, took the chopsticks, and stretched their chopsticks towards the plate of shredded potatoes.
Everyone's eyes lit up instantly when the hot delicacies were in their mouths. The taste was crispy, refreshing, and slightly sour.
For a while, the kitchen became very quiet.
Shen Lie smiled slightly again: "How?"
Tian Hong chewed the shredded potatoes, swallowed them, and couldn't help but praise: "Good!"
Yun'er swallowed involuntarily and smiled widely. Aunt Li was also tasting and savoring...
Amidst the praise, the jealous potato shreds on the side were quickly divided up by everyone, and some even licked their lips with unfulfilled satisfaction.
This crispy and slightly sour taste is just too good.
So delicious!
Seeing everyone's reactions, Shen Lie narrowed his eyes in contentment and patiently added a few pieces of firewood to the stove.
After a while.
Another fragrant plate of potato stew and beef was served on the table. Not long after, there was a burst of praise from the kitchen. The taste was really amazing!
"Smells, really smells."
After cooking, the taste of the potatoes changed again. They were soft, sweet and juicy. They seemed to have some magic power, making people unable to resist eating them.
Shen Lie looked on with a smile on his face, and everyone seemed to enjoy eating the delicious food they had made with their own hands. They were devouring the food and praising it, making them feel more and more comfortable.
Slowly he walked to the window and looked out at the dark and quiet alley. A bright and charming face naturally appeared in his mind.
Look back.
Shen Lie whispered to everyone: "This matter must not be spread."
learn from mistakes.
After learning from the previous two experiences of being implicated, Shen Lie decided to firmly control the precious resource of potatoes, and the recipes had to be protected as trade secrets.