When Song Huizong saw everyone's confused and curious expressions, he smiled slightly, pointed domineeringly toward the window, and said, "Dear ladies, do you know the name of Li Qi's first dish?"
Except for Gao Qiu and others, everyone else shook their heads dully.
Song Huizong glanced at Heshi Liebohe, and then said loudly: "Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures."
Everyone's faces changed. Heshi Liebohe, who learned later, even frowned.
Song Huizong continued: "This ice sculpture has a total of sixteen bunkers, and they respectively represent the sixteen states of Yanyun."
"It turns out there is such a meaning in it."
Duan Zhengwen nodded, but he was not interested in this matter. He asked curiously: "Your Majesty, do you know why there is such a big difference between the near view and the far view of this ice sculpture?"
"Of course I know." Song Huizong laughed and began to show off again, telling everyone Li Qi's theory.
Li Qi himself couldn't explain it, let alone him. Everyone was confused when they heard it. Although they didn't understand it, they felt it was very powerful.
Duan Zhengwen was surprised and said: "This---is this what Li Qi came up with?"
"Who else but him can come up with such a strange thing." Cai Jing chuckled and added: "My lord, I don't know. Not only is this man a good cook, but he can also draw, write lyrics and compose music, and even
He is well versed in medical science and the fact that my body is still so strong is all due to his careful care."
Zhang Zeduan smiled slightly and said: "What the Grand Master said is true. In fact, Zhang has also become a disciple of the official Yanshi and learned painting skills from him."
As soon as these words came out, the envoys immediately let out bursts of exclamations.
Zhang Zeduan's painting skills have long been famous all over the world, but now he has a young boy as his teacher. This is indeed a big news. Although the group of bachelors and scholar-bureaucrats in the Hanlin Academy have already known about it, they still feel
Zhang Zeduan shouldn't say it on such occasions. This would obviously bring shame to the Hanlin Academy. It was just a competition between countries, so they couldn't say anything more.
Duan Zhengwen exclaimed: "Oh? If this is really the case, then I will definitely marry this strange man."
Wang Fu suddenly laughed and said: "Shi Guan Yan is indeed a genius, but he just doesn't understand etiquette. Why are he still standing down there in a daze?"
Although he said this with a hint of joking, anyone who understands understands his intention.
After Gao Qiu, Bai Shizhong and others heard this, they all laughed and said nothing. Strange to say, Wang Fu always made all kinds of mistakes when he met Li Qi.
"Ai Qing wrongly blamed Li Qi."
Song Huizong shook his head slightly, looked slightly unhappy, and said lightly: "Actually, this dish has not been finished yet, so Li Qicai did not serve it."
When everyone heard this, they were shocked again.
Wang Fu was surprised and said: "It's not finished yet?"
Song Huizong smiled and said nothing. He waved his hand to the little eunuch beside him. The little eunuch bowed and then withdrew.
On the ice lake, Wu Xiaoliu waited a little impatiently, and said depressedly: "Brother Li, why isn't it better yet? It's so cold standing here."
Without looking, Li Qi guessed that Song Huizong was showing off at this time. He said: "The emperor is giving an education class to his ministers. Just wait a little longer."
Education class?
Wu Xiaoliu and Chen Dazhu looked at each other.
At this time, the little eunuch walked over quickly and saluted: "Sir, the emperor said that we can start."
Finally it came. Li Qi let out a long breath. He wanted to reach out to lift the wine bottle, but he retracted his hand in mid-air. He said: "Dazhu, come on. Remember, you must take your time, don't be too hasty.
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"yes."
Chen Dazhu took the wine bottle and started pouring wine into the trace.
The people in the attic were all puzzled when they saw it. He Shiliebohe was more impatient and asked: "Your Majesty, what are they doing?"
A flash of expectation flashed in Song Huizong's eyes, and he smiled and said: "Envoy Jin, please be patient. You will know later."
After a while, everyone saw another person in the ice lake pick up a fire and put it on the ice sculpture. The ice sculpture burned instantly. In an instant, tongues of fire penetrated the entire ice sculpture.
"Hoo!"
Duan Zhengwen screamed and said, "What are they doing?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Richard suddenly heard shouting: "Look, look, what is that?"
Everyone took a closer look and saw two fire characters slowly rising up. In the blur, someone already screamed: "Da Song."
"well."
The ministers of the Song Dynasty all clenched their fists and were so excited that they could hardly speak. This was simply too dreamy.
But after the surprise, the scene suddenly became silent, just like the short-lived fire that slowly extinguished.
Obviously, everyone understood the true meaning of this dish at this time.
This time, even the academicians of the Hanlin Academy could not help but give Li Qi a thumbs up. This was really impressive. The meaning of this statue has far exceeded its own value.
Heshi Liebohe frowned, a trace of anger flashing in his eyes.
Song Huizong glanced at him and asked with a smile: "What do Special Envoy Jin think of this dish?"
Swish.
Everyone's eyes fell on Heshi Liebohe.
Song Huizong was not stupid this time, and did not reveal the meaning of the dish. Instead, he pretended to be confused and hid the knife in his smile. If Heshi Liebohe said it was good, it meant that the meaning was good. If he said it was not good, he would only From this dish's perspective, it was already perfect, and he couldn't find any reason why.
Heshi Liebohe naturally understood Song Huizong's intention and was very disdainful in his heart. You Southern Dynasty people are just talking nonsense and you are a bunch of trash when fighting. Why should I care about you? Hehe smiled and said: "Your Majesty, just ask this Wrong person, I'm really not very good at this, but this ice sculpture is really a feast for my eyes. This is the first time I've seen such skills. It's amazing, it's really amazing."
"Special Envoy Jin is so complimentary." Song Huizong laughed. Although he did not say it explicitly, he indirectly declared his sovereignty in front of Dali and Xixia, and also had Special Envoy Jin admit it himself. Not to mention how proud he felt, it seemed that he had regained it. Like Yan Yun, he waved his hand and said: "My dear friends, please go back to your seats.----Oh, let Li Qi come in quickly."
All the ministers were also very pleased with themselves, and toasted each other as soon as they sat down. For a while, the attic was very lively.
After a while, Li Qi walked in and saw Wang himself, who was smiling with everyone except He Shiliebohe and the three opponents. He thought to himself: It seems that the first level has been passed.
"The humble minister Li Qi comes to see the Emperor."
"No gift."
Song Huizong was in a happy mood and said: "Li Qi, this Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun is really an eye-opener for me and all my dear friends. Well done, very well done."
Li Qi nodded and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." However, there was not much joy on his face, but a hint of worry.
Since the outcome is unknown now, Song Huizong couldn't say more. He glanced at it and said, "Which one of these four dishes do you think is the best?"
Duan Zhengwen has a simple personality and laughed: "Does it need to be said? Of course it is Li Qi's Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun."
When Gao Ping saw this, he felt like crying without tears. Even if this is the case, you don't have to say it so directly. I'm really unlucky to deal with a prince like you.
Now that outsiders have spoken, Cai Jing and others naturally don't have to worry about it. They praise Li Qi vigorously, and occasionally mention the galloping horses. But for Long Jiang, it is better not to mention it, because he feels extremely uncomfortable. But he I also know that Li Qi's Yanyun Sixteen Provinces are superior to his Ten Thousand Horses Galloping in terms of design and meaning, but he is convinced of the defeat.
Song Huizong turned to the plate of silent Heshi Liebo and said: "Special envoy Jin, what do you think?"
Heshi Liebohe said with a smile: "I also think that the officer Yan is superior in skills."
Song Huizong smiled slightly and said loudly: "Since Li Qi has been favored by everyone, I hereby announce that the winner of the first dish is Li Qi's Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun."
Bai Shizhong, Gao Qiu and others all looked happy, but the game wasn't over yet, so they couldn't say anything more.
Song Huizong couldn't wait to put Victory into his arms, and immediately said: "Okay, you go down and prepare the second dish."
"yes."
The four of them bowed and stepped back together.
As soon as they came out of the attic, the four of them immediately parted ways. They had a very tacit understanding. After all, they were all top chefs in each country. Saying those false words of congratulation would only make people more contemptuous.
As soon as Li Qi returned to the pavilion, Wu Xiaoliu and Chen Dazhu came up to him and asked, "Brother Li, how are you?"
Li Qi nodded.
"Very good."
Wu Xiaoliu and Chen Dazhu shouted in unison and hugged each other again, not to mention how happy they were.
"You two, don't be in a hurry to be happy. This is just the beginning. There are two more dishes to come."
"Yes, that's what Brother Li said."
Even though he said this, the joy on Wu Xiaoliu's face was still evident.
Chen Dazhu said: "Brother Li, all the materials have been prepared."
Li Qi hummed and clenched his right hand, but he couldn't even make a fist tightly. He was complaining in his heart. This hand couldn't even cut flesh. What should I do? He said: "Dazhu, you Go and get me a hot towel."
"Oh---brother, why do you want a hot towel?"
"Where did you get all this nonsense?"
"oh."
After a while, Chen Dazhu brought a hot towel.
Li Qi rolled up his right sleeve, took the hot towel and applied it on his right forearm. When Wu Xiaoliu saw this, his face lost all joy and he asked worriedly: "Brother Li, how is your hand?"
"It's nothing serious, it's just--" Li Qi closed his eyes and sighed, "It's just that I'm afraid I won't be able to cook now."
Wu Xiaoliu was shocked: "Then what should we do?"
Li Qi said seriously: "You will be responsible for cooking this second dish, and Dazhu and I will be your assistants."
Wu Xiaoliu opened his mouth wide and looked at Li Qi blankly. After a while, he said: "This---how can this be possible? I---I---this---."
Li Qi glared at him and said: "What am I, you have some confidence, okay? Do you remember the first day you fried stinky tofu? Didn't you do a pretty good job at that time? Don't think about winning or losing, we have already After winning for a while, it doesn't matter even if you lose, and you don't necessarily lose. You just need to do what we usually do during training, and I will also guide you on the side. This is a very good exercise for you. You must cherish the opportunity."
This is just like rushing a duck to the shelf. Wu Xiaoliu hesitated for a while, and then he was determined to die. He nodded and said: "Brother Li, don't worry, leave it to me."
Does this make him look like my apprentice? Li Qi smiled happily, nodded and said, "Then do it quickly."
"oh."
Wu Xiaoliu nodded, suddenly turned around and asked, "Brother Li, what should we do first?"
It's over. It's completely over. Li Qi was stunned for a moment and roared: "Of course it's boiling water, cutting vegetables, and washing vegetables. Do you still want to do AI?"