Chapter 47: Qilin'er, action at three o'clock in the Yin hour
"This thing is really extraordinary. If it can be mass-produced, the lives of the people of the Tang Dynasty can be improved by at least several levels."
Li Shimin felt a little emotional.
Just now he was checking political affairs.
It was found that although the people were full, their happiness was not high.
Rice can fill the stomach, but it only fills the stomach.
There is still a huge gap in restoring the living standards of people in the pre-Sui Dynasty.
Although the former Sui Dynasty was tyrannical, as long as the people of the Sui Dynasty did not be lazy and cultivated a field and a half of land with peace of mind, they could have enough food and clothing, and even have the opportunity to change their lives.
And now,
His rule over the Tang Dynasty was only at the level of being able to make ends meet.
Many restaurants in Chang'an City were opened by aristocratic families. Other merchants would be suppressed from opening restaurants and would soon withdraw from Chang'an.
It can be said.
Because all the restaurants in Chang'an City were from aristocratic families, they joined forces to create a monopoly, selling a delicious dish three times, four times or even five times the profit.
You can't afford it?
Well, then you can go and eat rice. The price will not be reduced. Come back when you have money. The delicious dishes have nothing to do with you!!
Under the monopoly, they are so arrogant.
"Oh, I still have a long way to go."
Li Shimin lamented.
This made Xiao Sizi a little confused, so he pulled his little hand and forced a smile from the corner of Li Shimin's mouth: "Father, don't frown, bad luck will come to you."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "Okay, father, don't worry."
Played with Xiao Sizi for a while.
At noon, my father-in-law will bring food.
Today's dish is different from usual.
It's pot food.
"What is this? Why have I never seen it before?"
Li Shimin's eyes flickered when he looked at the novel pot.
fragrant!
So fragrant!!
But the little Sizi next door has been drooling for a long time, and her little eyes are star-shaped.
I'm afraid if Li Shimin hadn't been holding her, she would have feasted right now.
"Back to Your Majesty, this is a famous product of Chang'an City recently, called hot pot. The Queen has invited Your Majesty to taste it."
"The restaurant that produces this thing is Chuhe Restaurant, and Miss Fang Miaozhu of the Fang family is in charge. That's why the Queen wants to let His Majesty taste this thing today. But if His Majesty doesn't like it, the Imperial Kitchen will also prepare other dishes.
This is what His Majesty usually likes to eat, so please rest assured."
Is Fang Miaozhu in charge?
this……
Li Shimin was stunned.
I just met Fang Miaozhu yesterday, and today she went to the shopping street outside. The daughter of a dignified official ran to the streets and alleys. If her father Fang Xuanling knew about this, wouldn't he be angry to death?
Wait, that’s not right!!
Suddenly.
Li Shimin seemed to have seen something, and his eyes widened.
Next to the hot pot, there was Xiaodie's seasoning, which was the same as what he had just eaten!!
"What is this thing?"
Li Shimin couldn't help but point at that thing.
"Your Majesty, this thing is called cumin, and it is a unique product of Chuhe Restaurant."
The father-in-law replied respectfully.
At this time, Li Shimin.
Terrified.
A unique product of Chuhe Restaurant! Xiaosizi also had it just now, and it was taken from the Prince of Chu’s Mansion!!
Chuhe...Chu...
Fang Miaozhu...
this!!!
Li Shimin's mouth twitched, Kuan'er couldn't have done this again, could he?
No, absolutely!!
Otherwise, with an identity like Fang Miaozhu, how could she go to the streets and alleys?!
"Kuan'er, Kuan'er... you really bring surprises to me at every turn."
Li Shimin couldn't help but murmur.
"Father, what's wrong with you!!"
"Can we eat now?"
Xiao Sizi's little eyes sparkled, and he wiped the saliva from his mouth with his hand.
"Hahaha, Sizi, of course you can. Today you and I, father and daughter, can eat freely."
This was done by your second brother's men...
In the latter sentence, Li Shimin did not say that he was afraid that Xiao Sizi would know that it was Li Kuan's men who did it and run out of the palace every day from now on.
"Hehe, let's eat it! It's so fragrant, it must be delicious!!"
Little Sizi couldn't wait any longer and picked up the chopsticks to taste the mutton.
If she had ever eaten delicacies from the mountains and seas, she would not be able to exclaim at this moment, it is really delicious.
Li Shimin was already afraid of happiness, but now that he could eat the most delicious hot pot in the world, he was even more happy.
He kept mumbling in his mouth.
My Kuan'er, Qilin'er, Qilin'er.
…………
dark night.
The Boling Cui family is in charge of the mansion.
"Master, I sent someone to Chuhe Restaurant today. They learned about our intention and closed the door behind closed doors. They refused to let us in even though we tried to persuade them. It is basically certain that they do not want to cooperate with my Cui family."
"Master, today the business of our Cui Family Restaurant on Zhuque Street has reached an all-time low. The Chuhe Restaurant's hot pot is not only delicious, but the price is much cheaper than ours. They...have broken the rules set by our family.
, Random pricing.”
"A restaurant owned by the Li family in Longxi, opened on Zhuque Street, is also in a miserable state. They are even worse than my Cui family. There is not a single customer today."
"In the past two days, the business of this restaurant has affected the entire Zhuque Street. If time passes, other places will be affected by it. And if the owner of this restaurant intends to expand, there is a 90% chance that our family restaurant will be competed for the entire market.
.”
Listening to the report from a famous Cui family member, the eyes of the head of the Boling Cui family became colder and colder.
His Cui family...
How many years?
How many years has it been?!
It would be such a humiliation to be rejected!!
In the past, foreign merchants would give face even if they were dissatisfied with the Cui family.
Just because his store is in Chang'an City!!
And now...
Chuhe Restaurant showed no respect at all, not even a face to face.
This is really...
First time.
The head of the Bolingcui family kept taking deep breaths, he was very angry now.
Immediately.
Laughed out loud.
I don't know if I am so angry that I laugh, or if I am really happy.
"Home...Master? Are you okay?"
Some members of the Cui family tried to speak, but their eyes dodged and they were very scared.
"Haha, I'm fine."
The head of the Bolingcui family had cold eyes: "However, something is going to happen to some people."
"Are the Broken Star Camp ready?"
The Broken Star Camp is the secret team of his Cui family.
They are mainly responsible for dealing with the shady matters of the Cui family. Everyone in the camp is a good hand. In the past, they have always taken action against the Cui family in Chang'an City, and they have never failed.
"Master, Broken Star Camp Xuanzi Camp, six people happened to be in Chang'an City recently. I ordered them to wait for orders last night. They can carry out the mission at any time tonight."
"In addition, during this curfew time, at 3:00 noon, the guards bribed by my Cui family patrol Suzaku Street. They will perform tasks and they will turn a blind eye."
"As for the Chuhe Restaurant, my Cui family is under surveillance. After the main characters closed the shop and left the Chuhe Restaurant today, they all arrived at a courtyard called Zhuque Courtyard. Maybe they live there, so we can catch them all."
"The right time, right place, right people, everything has been completed. Master, I just need your order!!"
"Okay!" The head of the Boling Cui family drank a glass of strong wine and smashed it to the ground.
"Then, we will take action at three o'clock noon. There will be no one alive in the Suzaku Courtyard after tonight!!"