Perhaps he is under a kind of karma curse, which dictates that wherever he took something from, he must return it to where he came from.
The fate of the Zhang family and his son finally changed again because of Xuantong, the submissive emperor.
In 1932, Puyi went to Changchun and planned to establish the puppet Manchukuo state in Changchun.
Because he was dissatisfied with the cooks in the Northeast and the manpower he brought was not enough, he sent his men to look for old people.
When the subordinates came to the capital, they asked one by one where the old people in the imperial kitchen of the Yangxin Hall were, hoping that they could come and help.
Unexpectedly, everyone disliked the long distance and were annoyed by the Japanese. No one wanted to go there.
And based on the actual situation, not many people can escape.
Because of the Royal Chef, this sign is valuable.
People from the old imperial dining room, represented by Wang Yushan, the "King of Speculation", had already set up a "Fangshan Tea House" east of Wulong Pavilion in Beihai at that time, and the business was booming.
Most of the other people also found reasons to go to the big restaurants in the capital. Is it necessary for them to go?
As a result, these men met with obstacles everywhere.
After searching like this, they finally focused on the Zhang family and his son as their main targets.
Because first, although Cixi did not have a good reputation among the people, she was considered a "noble person" to the Zhang family and his son.
It is known to everyone that the Zhang family has been thinking about the good son of the old queen mother since they left the palace.
Secondly, the Zhang family is not only good at craftsmanship, but also has a bad heart.
The Zhang family's father and son are truly capable. They are unparalleled among the imperial chefs in the Imperial Palace. They are not only sophisticated but also comprehensive.
With them, it means that they can handle all the work in the imperial kitchen, and they know how to do it.
But precisely because of this, they always feel that it is unfair for several generations of their family members to only be the best ones.
I was so angry about this that when people mentioned the palace, they would always complain.
Even because of this, he became quite alienated from other royal chefs and had no contact with him.
Thirdly, the Zhang family and his son are one of the few bosses who do not have fixed jobs.
They live no more freely than other chefs. Their business is mainly in major houses.
As long as you don't have a job, you can leave if you want, without worries.
So these are the places where they get most into trouble.
Puyi's people came to the door and first complained about the Queen Mother's "kindness".
Then they were promised the official position of Chief of the Imperial Kitchen Room, and finally paid a hundred taels of gold as a deposit on the spot, saying that they would be released as long as they worked for two years.
In this way, Zhang Zhi was fascinated by the small favor and became attracted to him.
He thought it would be better to just make a trip, not only to repay his old master's favor, but also to satisfy his ancestor's regret, and at the same time make a fortune.
At the same time, it can also give my son a long experience and see what the real royal system is and how appropriate it is.
It's a pity that the father and son just slapped their asses and left, which means they were trapped in a dragon's den and a tiger's den.
The Zhang family and his son never thought that the Japanese were actually in charge of Northeast China.
To put it bluntly, even Puyi has gradually become a prisoner. If you follow him, you can still have a good life.
The Zhang family and his son in Northeast China are worried about this. Their treatment is okay, but they have a family and can't go back.
In addition, the reputation of traitors is not good, and the Japanese special grandson, in order to control the people around the emperor, deliberately let Zhang Zhi become a white-faced boy.
But that's not the worst part. Unexpectedly, a major general of the Kwantung Army who came from a noble family admired their cooking skills.
He was so tyrannical that he forcibly recruited them and took them with the army further north.
Okay, now it's really bad luck.
Not to mention the harsh environment, this is a battlefield, it’s just a joke.
Later, in 1939, the Battle of Nomenkan broke out between the Japanese army and the Soviet army, and they were indeed involved.
The Japanese major general was later killed by a shell, but Zhang Zhi's drug-addicted body could not withstand the ice and snow, and he died of illness when he fled.
And "Zhang Dashao", who had just turned twenty-one, was also captured in a surprise attack by the Soviet cavalry.
If ordinary prisoners of war were to be released, they would now have to be sent to the western part of the Soviet Union to mine. It would be a narrow escape from death.
But the good thing is that people of any race in the world have to eat and are willing to eat well.
At this critical moment, the ancestral craftsmanship saved "Zhang Dashao".
A meal of "breaded chicken", plus Lafayette's favorite royal pastry "six-pin soufflé", was a feast for the Soviet general.
For this reason, "Zhang Dashao" was pardoned and became the general's chef.
But I must say that fate is so hateful, it can't tease people enough.
In the second half of 1941, the Soviet army and the German army started a war, and "Zhang Dashao" was captured by the German army again, and was then detained as a cook in Germany and France.
But this was not over yet. When the German army was defeated in 1943, "Zhang Dashao" was captured by the US military again and served an American lieutenant colonel for two years.
Only then was he handed over to the National Government and eventually sent back to the country.
To put it bluntly, although he is just a cook, he is definitely not an ordinary cook.
He is a cook who has served both the Axis Powers and the Allied Powers!
The fact that he is still alive after being tossed around so many times is enough to show the profoundness and appeal of our country's food culture.
The saying that art does not overwhelm one's body is absolutely correct.
But you must also know that after being away from home for twenty years, "Zhang Dashao" went to work for four people when he returned. Not only was his family gone, his father was dead, and he had to go to jail.
How could he not hate this? Puyi was Japanese, and the foreign devils led the national army. He almost hated the whole world.
But the only one I don’t hate is the Red Party.
Because the Red Party not only gave him freedom, gave him a job, helped him start a family, but also gave him personal respect. For the first time, he heard the inspiring words "laborers are glorious".
Therefore, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, whether in "Cuihua Building" or "Fengze Garden", he has done his best and taught his apprentices well.
Whenever the Great Hall of the People and the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse called on chefs for political tasks, he not only contributed, but also provided reasonable suggestions and suggestions in accordance with the regulations of the Qing Palace.
But who would have expected that after just a few years of Ansheng's life, he would start to be unlucky again.
First of all, the apprentice he taught was arrogant and worked in this new society. He had not gone through the difficulties of seeking skills and lacked training.
Although he is relatively talented and has top-notch craftsmanship, he is also arrogant about his skills and has no regard for others. This is the root of trouble.
The incident happened when I was receiving two Indian guests at the restaurant.
At that time, China-India relations were still good friends of the "Bai-Bai", and Nehru often sent people over.
Ordinarily, this is a very simple matter, because we are also from a third world country and we are not particular about food.
What about drinking? Just give me a glass of tap water.
Even if you drink the water with dead cats and dogs floating in the Ganges, you will be fine. You will almost have a body that is invulnerable to all poisons.
But the only thing people care about is religious habits. They don’t eat this or that, and there are a lot of taboos.
At that time, these two guests directly proposed to be vegetarian through the words expressed by the accompanying staff.
Everyone knows that the basic principle of communication is to absolutely respect the religious beliefs of guests and respect other people's eating habits, let alone diplomacy. This cannot be wrong.
It’s not like Zhang Dashao’s apprentice doesn’t understand this principle, but this kid likes to show off, or is a bit pushy.
He just learned the skill of "changing the taste" from "Zhang Dashao", and he couldn't help it.
When I thought about it, isn’t this the time for me to show my ability?
It's fine if you don't eat meat, but I still have to make it taste like meat for you.
As a result, they resorted to tricks, and a plate of freshly mixed vegetarian assorted vegetables and a plate of roasted tofu made the two Indians eat incoherently and were greatly impressed.
Don’t forget, who is “Zhang Dashao”?
Back then, his ancestor and Liu Haiquan of "Quan Su Zhai" were colleagues, and they were both in the longevity dining room.
What hasn’t the Empress Dowager Cixi ever eaten? Vegetarian dishes are her specialty.
Is it such a big deal to bring down one or two "Asans" with court-generated means?
Unexpectedly, although the guests were happy with their meal, after they left, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs turned around and sued the restaurant.
They said they made a diplomatic mistake by deliberately feeding their guests meat.
Daqing vegetarian dishes can be divided into full vegetarian dishes and semi-vegetarian dishes. The apprentice of "Zhang Dashao" just followed the instructions just to show off and without thinking.
The flavor of the roasted tofu comes from a spoonful of broth, which would make Indians red-eyed.
In fact, the accompanying staff discovered this oversight after taking a sip.
But since the guest had already entered, he had no way to stop him or say anything. He could only report it to his superiors afterwards and hold him responsible.
Naturally, the restaurant leader was criticized for this, so how could he spare this kid?
The manager will punish this kid and send him to do odd jobs.
But at that time, this boy was afraid that his future would be ruined, so he came crying and begging Master for help in interceding.
Although "Zhang Dashao" is angry, he also feels sorry for his apprentice's craftsmanship, which he spent ten years of hard work on.
So I took the initiative to help him share the responsibilities, and told the manager that it was because I didn't understand that he, as a teacher, also had responsibilities.
If you want to be punished, you might as well punish both of them together.
It's just that it's better for the child to stay on the stove, and it will be ruined by doing chores.
In this way, this boy was saved.
But "Zhang Dashao" really didn't expect what he taught. The apprentice he taught had never tested his character and was just a wolf in Mr. Tiao Dongguo's arms.
When it was his turn that something happened, this guy showed no mercy at all.