[.guanm.?officialdom-novel] After Song Huizong finished tasting, Liang Shicheng and others tasted the five cocktails one by one
The taste of cocktails is quite special. Strictly speaking, it is more like a drink, which is very suitable for people in the Song Dynasty, because people here like to drink low-concentration alcohol.
Not surprisingly, these five cocktails were unanimously praised by everyone
When Song Huizong heard their compliments, he shook his head with a smile and said: "My dear friends, maybe you still don't know that these wines are nothing?"
All four of them were stunned.
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Could it be that what the official said was 'unparalleled'?"
Song Huizong smiled and nodded: "You must let me see the real 'unparalleled' today."
"The real 'unparalleled'?"
Wang Zhongling glanced at Li Qi, with a hint of anger, and said: "Li Qi, could it be that what Bai Xiang and I drank before were all fake?"
md, you two old cheaters, you bitch have the nerve to say that the emperor even paid for his drinks, you two? You book banquets every day, and you didn’t even pay a penny. If you always have fake wine, then
I’ll give you one
Li Qi secretly despised Wang Zhongling as a person, but he said with a smile: "Uncle Wang, what you drank before cannot be said to be fake, it is just the second-class 'unparalleled' in the world."
Song Huizong snorted softly and said: "Don't talk about you, even I have never drunk it."
"What?"
Wang Zhongling said angrily: "Li Qi, you are so brave. You dare to give inferior wine to a high-ranking official. It is really unreasonable and unreasonable."
***If you want to flatter me, you don’t need to use me as a stepping stone. It’s so shameless.
Before Li Qi could speak, Song Huizong raised his head and said, "Hey, I can't blame Li Qi. It's just that you have to wait a few years to drink the truly 'unparalleled' drink."
Wang Zhongling asked curiously: "Why is this?"
"Ask him," Song Huizong looked at Li Qi and said with a smile.
Li Qi smiled mysteriously, stretched out his hand, and said with a smile: "Everyone, please follow me."
Li Qi took Song Huizong and others to the underground wine cellar of Zuixianju
This wine cellar has also been expanded to an area of about three square meters. There are more than ten wine racks neatly arranged inside, with a distance of about one meter between the wine racks. The wine racks are all of the same color.
wooden barrels, and all the wooden barrels are placed horizontally
As soon as Song Huizong entered, he was greeted by a slight cool breeze and he was surprised and said: "Why is there still wind?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "This is because there is a vent in the back."
"Vents?"
Song Huizong asked curiously: "Why is this?"
Li Qi pointed to the wine rack and said: "Because of them"
Song Huizong looked at the wooden barrels and asked: "Does this wooden barrel contain the real 'unparalleled'?"
"Um"
Li Qi nodded and said: "All the 'unparalleled' people in the world today are here."
"all?"
Song Huizong frowned, said no more, raised his legs and walked inside. Li Qi, Liang Shicheng and others hurriedly followed.
"Li Qi, why are these wooden wine barrels placed sideways?" Song Huizong looked at the wine barrels and asked curiously.
Li Qi explained: "Because 'Peerless' has been stored for a long time, there will be precipitation. If it is placed flat or slightly tilted upward, the precipitation will accumulate at the bottom of the barrel; and if the barrel tilts downward, the precipitation will gather at the mouth of the barrel.
, it will stick there after a long time. Anti-theft Chapter When pouring wine, the sediment will be poured into the wine glass together, affecting the taste of the wine."
"Listening to what you said, it seems quite reasonable." Song Huizong nodded and said
Needless to say, this is a conclusion reached after several generations of winemakers have tried their hand at it.
Li Qi smiled and said nothing
Song Huizong asked again: "Then the vent you just mentioned is also related to 'unparalleled'?"
"good"
Li Qi nodded and said: "The place where the 'Peerless' is placed must be ventilated and avoid moisture, and it must not be exposed to sunlight, too hot, or too cold. This is the most suitable place. Even if you light a lamp, it must be
You have to control the number of lamps to avoid burning the wine."
"Baked?"
Song Huizong glanced at Li Qi and said: "What you said is a bit exaggerated. I see that the lamps here are placed so far away from the wine racks. Even if you light a few more lamps, it is impossible to burn the wine."
Wang Zhongling nodded and said: "What the senior official said is that this kid just loves to play tricks on himself."
I know your daughter, you are a layman and you have the nerve to interrupt. It’s so shameless.
Just when Li Qi was about to speak, Liang Shicheng suddenly said: "I don't think Master Li is trying to be mysterious."
"oh?"
Song Huizong was surprised and said: "How do you know?"
Liang Shicheng immediately changed his face to a flattering smile and said: "Master, this wine cellar is so big. Even if there are more than ten lamps, it is not too much. But I just counted these.
There are only six oil lamps inside, so I guess Master Li is not being mysterious."
This Liang Shiguo really has a way of observing things so carefully. No wonder he was favored by the emperor.
Li Qi nodded secretly and looked at Wang Zhongling, as if to say, see, that's why you are not as awesome as him.
Wang Zhongling's face turned red when he was looked at by Li Qi's hot gaze, and he couldn't say anything.
Song Huizong looked around and saw that Liang Shicheng's words were true. He nodded and said in disbelief: "I didn't expect that this 'unparalleled' one would be harder to take care of than a baby."
"High officials are really jewels"
Li Qi smiled and said: "The high officials compared today's 'unparalleled' to babies, which is really suitable. Today's 'unparalleled' are like sleeping babies. They need careful care. Not only do the lamps need to be controlled, but also, if not
When necessary, they must not be moved. Even a slight shake will affect the taste of the wine. In fact, even footsteps and loud voices may disturb them. Therefore, I once stipulated that every person who comes to the wine cellar must
No more than three, and no loud noises here.”
After hearing this, Song Huizong gasped and whispered: "Then why didn't you tell them earlier that so many of us would not affect them?"
Just kidding, look at the people you brought with you, dare I say it?
Li Qi smiled and said: "Once in a while, it shouldn't matter."
Song Huizong exclaimed: "It must be that only wine brewed under such strict regulations can match the four qualities of 'unparalleled'"
Liang Shicheng echoed: "What the senior officials said is that the juniors are a little impatient and want to try this 'unparalleled' thing."
Song Huizong seemed to know Liang Shicheng's character very well. He glared at him and said, "Liang Si, you can't mess around. Li Qiruo said you can't touch the wine in here, so none of you are allowed to touch it. Do you understand?"
The four people nodded hurriedly and said: "Yes"
"Keep your voice down, don't disturb them," Song Huizong pressed down.
The four people quickly whispered: "As you command"
Li Qi felt dumbfounded when he saw this scene.
Song Huizong stroked his beard, glanced at Li Qi, and said, "Li Qi, have you ever drank this 'unparalleled' drink yourself?"
"To be honest, I brewed some when I was still in my hometown, but my family was relatively poor at that time, so I didn't brew much," Li Qi nodded.
"Then what does this 'unparalleled' taste like?" Song Huizong asked with a greedy look on his face.
Li Qi thought for a while and said: "The mature 'Peerless' is like a sleeping beauty, even if it is in the bottle, it is still beautiful. When you pour it out of the bottle, you have to wait for a while. It will slowly wake up, and taste it just like tasting a woman. Only men who know how to appreciate it can truly understand it. It is still a hidden woman, and it will only reveal all its charm and beauty to its close friends. , it seems to have a kind of human gentleness, it will not blindly flatter and accept, it will not accept it bluntly, it knows how to give comfort, and also knows how to show the endearing tenderness, it can be said that it is 'unparalleled' She is the best confidante of every high-quality man, the hidden charm, the unique temperament emanating from the bone marrow, elegant and luxurious, but not far away from the world. It is stern and charming, but separated from the world. With frivolity, it not only dances on the tip of your tongue, but it also blends perfectly with your heart.”
Stupid, everyone is stupid
Several people looked at those wooden barrels with longing faces, as if they were stunning beauties.
Where is the applause?
Li Qi thought that these words could at least win some appreciation. Unexpectedly, several people chose to remain silent, feeling extremely depressed.
After a long time, Song Huizong and the others woke up from Li Qi's words, with something shiny hanging from the corners of their mouths.
"Is this wine really as good as you said?" Song Huizong swallowed his saliva and asked.
Li Qi sighed, shook his head and said: "I am not very knowledgeable, and the real taste of 'unparalleled' is much better than what I said."
Song Huizong glared at him angrily and said: "Don't be humble when you are young. You have already said that this wine is almost like fairy dew, and you are still ignorant. I have never seen anyone introduce wine. You can say that." For someone as good as you, comparing wine to beauty, not bad, not bad, I like this statement very much."
Li Qi chuckled and said: "The high official has given me a reward."
Song Huizong glanced at those wooden barrels, with a trace of regret in his eyes, and frowned: "Since it takes three years for your 'unparalleled' drink to be drunk, why don't you brew more? How can such a small amount be enough?"
Sweating! I also want to make more wine, but you think this wine is so good!
Li Qi smiled and said: "What the officials don't know is that all the grapes needed for this 'unparalleled' must be of the highest quality. Each grape is carefully selected. I have tried my best to brew only this small amount." , and now that the grape harvest season has passed, if you want to make wine again, you have to wait until next year."
After hearing this, Song Huizong's eyes were filled with disappointment.
Liang Shicheng's ability to observe faces has reached its peak. When he saw Song Huizong's expression, he immediately understood. He turned his eyes and said with a smile: "Master Li, didn't you say earlier that this 'unparalleled' can only be achieved by the best men?" Can you taste the taste?"
Damn! I’m talking about a top-grade man. Damn it, please don’t add me randomly.
Li Qi didn't know what he wanted to say, but he could only nod helplessly.
Liang Shicheng said with a smile: "In this case, I think the only man in the world who can taste the 'unparalleled' is the official. The rest are probably not qualified."
Robbers, a group of robbers. Li Qi almost cried. He squeezed out a smile and said, "What Fourth Master Liang said is true."
Liang Shicheng said: "Presumably Master Li brewed the 'unparalleled' and wanted to donate it to the high officials, right?"
When Song Huizong heard this, he genuinely smiled and gave Liang Shicheng an approving look.
Ginger is still hotter, but you are so ruthless that you won’t leave any room for me.
With tears in Li Qi's eyes, he saluted Song Huizong and said: "If you, the high official, don't dislike it, I am willing to dedicate all of my 'unparalleled' things to you."
Song Huizong laughed and suddenly remembered not to make loud noises. He immediately stopped talking, patted Li Qi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will never treat you badly."
Obviously, he accepted this big gift
Shameless, forget it, whoever sells it is not sold. Judging from your appearance, you should not be the kind of person like Mr. Wang, right?
At this time, all Li Qi had left was to comfort himself.
***************
Song Huizong just talked and got a bucket of "unparalleled". There is really no business more profitable than this.
But Li Qi still doesn’t know whether this transaction is a loss or a profit.
After coming out of the Qin Mansion, they rushed to Zuixianju without stopping, preparing to taste the miraculous Buddha Jumping Over the Wall that Li Qi praised.
By the time they returned to Zuixianju, night had fallen, and there were lanterns and colorful lights everywhere, making it very lively.
Li Qi accompanied Song Huizong in the box to talk and it was almost time for the meeting, so he went to the kitchen and asked Wu Xiaoliu to serve the dishes.
A real Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, with almost no aroma coming out during the simmering process, so when this dish was brought out, it did not cause any commotion. At most, the guests just looked at it curiously.
A medium-sized altar was placed in front of Song Huizong
Song Huizong asked curiously: "Is this the Buddha jumping over the wall?"
"good"
Li Qi nodded, then opened the lid and removed the lotus leaves at the mouth of the altar. A strong fragrance immediately filled the air.
"It smells so good," Song Huizong exclaimed
Soon the fragrance spread to downstairs, and the guests downstairs immediately became commotion
"What dish is so fragrant?"
"Hey, bartender, what kind of aroma is this?"
"Oh, this is Master Li's Buddha Jumping Over the Wall"
"What?"
The commotion caused by this scent was really big. If it weren't for the two guards with knives at the door, those guests would have rushed in long ago.
Song Huizong took a look inside the altar and saw that it was like a treasure house of food. Everything seemed to be there. He couldn't help but curiously asked: "Li Qi, how many kinds of food do you have in this place?"
"When I return to the emperor, there are a total of eighteen main ingredients and more than twenty ingredients."
"Eighteen kinds?"
Song Huizong was startled, pointed to a piece of red meat and asked: "What kind of meat is this?"
"This is a lamb's knuckle"
Upon seeing this, Liang Shicheng immediately served a piece of mutton for Song Huizong
Song Huizong picked up the mutton and took a small bite. Before he could swallow it, he hurriedly took another bite and exclaimed: "It's delicious, it's delicious, it's rotten but not rotten. The meat is rich in flavor. I've eaten it for so many years."
Sheep, I didn’t know that mutton could taste like this. It’s good, it’s really good.”
Li Qi smiled and said: "This is because the other meat flavors have penetrated into the mutton, so it becomes so delicious."
"I see"
Song Huizong smiled and nodded, then looked into the altar again, saw some crystal clear things that looked like fans, and said, "What is this?"
"Oh, this is shark fin" Li Qi replied
"Shark fin?"
Song Huizong frowned and said, "Can this shark fin be eaten as a dish?"
Although shark fins are already available these days, they are basically used for medicinal purposes and have not been widely eaten. No one knows how to cook shark fins. However, for later generations of chefs like Li Qi, it is really commonplace. He can do it real or fake
"Of course, and the shark's fin tastes very delicious," Li Qi nodded and smiled.
Liang Shicheng served some shark fins for Song Huizong
Song Huizong first tasted a little, and with a flash of light in his eyes, he immediately wiped out all the shark fins in the bowl. Without saying a word, he waved at Liang Shicheng again.
Liang Shicheng understood immediately and helped Song Huizong fill another bowl while swallowing his saliva.
Song Huizong finished the shark fin in the bowl in a few mouthfuls. He wiped his mouth with a silk scarf. He seemed to be still recalling the taste. He shook his head and sighed: "I didn't expect this shark fin to be so delicious, full of umami, tender and plump." Smooth yet chewy, so delicious.”
When Bai Shizhong and others heard this, they all drank their saliva and almost swallowed their tongues.
Song Huizong was now focused on the Buddha Jumping over the Wall. How could he care about them? With a finger, another piece of food was put into his bowl. He quickly finished it, and then ordered another one. He was really racing against time to eat.
Soon, he tasted eighteen kinds of meat flavors one by one. He was not done yet. He even tasted ingredients such as longan and jujube. This may be the Aiwujiwu. This shows that he has a deep understanding of this dish. How much does Buddha love jumping over the wall?
"Li Qi, I finally know why that monk had to return to secular life for a dish. If I were that monk, I would probably do the same thing. Your dish is so delicious." Song Huizong patted his round belly. , laughed.
Li Qi said modestly: "The emperor has given me the reward."
Song Huizong shook his head and said: "It would be great if your grandfather was still alive, then I must try his art."
Li Qi chuckled and said nothing, thinking to himself, if you want to taste my grandfather's art, I'm afraid you have to do the same as me, get yourself drunk and see if you can time travel to nine years later.
"By the way, when I tasted each food, I found that some seemed to have been fried and some seemed to have been fried. How did you do that?" Song Huizong asked curiously.
Li Qi simply explained: "The common people first process each food separately, and then cook it in one pot."
"Oh, that's it, I thought I tasted it wrong just now," Song Huizong laughed.
Liang Shicheng hurriedly slapped the horse and said: "How could the emperor's dragon tongue be tasted wrong?"
Only then did Song Huizong notice Liang Shicheng and the others. He smiled slightly and said, "You all should try it too. I can guarantee that this dish is definitely the most delicious dish you have ever tasted."
Needless to say, your expression just now proved it
When Liang Shicheng and others heard that they could eat, they burst into tears. But when they just picked up their chopsticks, a guard at the door came in and saluted: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang is outside the door asking for an audience."
Song Huizong was stunned, laughed, and said to Li Qi: "Li Qi, your apprentice is here." To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my greatest motivation.
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