Chapter 921: Having eyes but not seeing the treasure mountain
Xidu is not only the commercial capital of the Southern Wilderness countries, but also a famous gourmet capital. Countless mouth-watering delicacies were born in Xiguo and are widely spread throughout the Southern Wilderness.
The simplest one is the change in cooking utensils.
In the past, people used tripods, cauldrons, and pottery to cook. However, with the birth of the iron pot of Xiguo, the cooking methods of the entire Southern Wilderness have undergone tremendous changes, because the dishes produced from the iron pot taste extremely good and are becoming more and more popular.
Many people use iron pots for cooking.
Because there are countless kinds of delicacies born in Xiguo, no matter where you come from, you can find your favorite delicacies in Xidu, and the delicacies of Xiguo are constantly introducing new ones. Every time many merchants arrive in Xidu, in addition to doing business, they finally
The most enjoyable thing is to look for delicious food that you have never eaten before in the streets and alleys.
Every time I find something delicious to eat, I feel full of happiness.
Gongsun Wu asked about the refreshing fragrance several times, and his stomach was already full of gluttons. When the child on the side explained his confusion, he learned that this mouth-watering fragrance was a kind of food called "sweet potato", and he immediately came.
If you are interested, immediately order your child to serve it.
Emperor Ziqi, Jiang Wuxu didn't say much, but looked expectant on his face, eager to try.
Sometimes people's happiness is very simple. Whether they are ordinary people or nobles, a satisfying meal of delicious food is enough!
The children in the wine shop and tea house are the best at observing people's emotions. They have very vicious eyes. He can tell at a glance that the three young masters in Yajian are extraordinary and first-class nobles. So he entertains them with great enthusiasm and serves everything as quickly as possible.
After a while, Xiao'er came to Di Ziqi and Jiang Wuxu's table holding a tray.
"Here you go, the fragrant roasted sweet potatoes! You three gentlemen, use them with care!" Xiao'er shouted, placing three roasted sweet potatoes wrapped in yellow paper in front of Emperor Qi and the others.
At first glance, the sweet potatoes were burnt yellow and unattractive in appearance. Emperor Ziqi, Jiang Wuxu, and Gongsun Wu couldn't help but frown slightly, a little disappointed. They had eaten a lot of Xiguo delicacies before, and most of them were delicious in color, flavor, and taste. Now the roasted sweet potatoes were different.
A little bit.
"Young masters, wrap it in yellow paper and gently peel off the burnt black and yellow skin on the outside, and you can eat it." The waiter smiled flatteringly, full of confidence, not worried at all about the failure of his own roasted sweet potatoes.
However, the three of them didn't say much and each got their hands on it, ready to have a taste.
Following the instructions of the waiter, the three of them gently peeled off the charred skin, and soon the orange-yellow flesh of the sweet potato was revealed. A wisp of heat rose up, and then a refreshing sweetness filled the entire elegant room.
This is the scent!
The frowns on the frowning brows of Emperor Ziqi, Jiang Wuxu and Gongsun Wu suddenly relaxed. Not to mention anything else, the smell alone and the taste of the sweet potatoes were not that bad.
“Not bad, not bad!”
Emperor Ziqi, Gongsun Wu, and Jiang Wuxu took a bite. They found it sweet and delicious, leaving a fragrance on their lips and teeth. When eaten while it was hot, the taste was really great. The three people who ate it praised it repeatedly.
"As long as the three gentlemen like it!" the waiter looked calm and calm, as if he had already guessed the reaction of the three young men and was not surprised at all.
After feasting on his meal, the emperor became interested and asked, "Son, how much does this sweet potato cost?"
"For the record, young master, these sweet potatoes cost six yuan each!" the waiter replied.
Emperor Ziqi and the other three were secretly dumbfounded when they heard this. Six Xiguo coins were just a small amount of money to them, but the price of a single meal was not low. Six Xiguo coins were enough to buy dozens of kilograms of rice.
Ordinary people simply can't afford it.
Xu was worried that the customers would question the price, so Xiao'er quickly explained: "This sweet potato is sweet and delicious. It tastes great and satisfies hunger. It can be eaten as a staple food. It is a good delicacy!"
When Emperor Ziqi, Jiang Wuxu, and Gongsun Wu heard that sweet potatoes could be used as a staple food, their eyes suddenly lit up. There was a shortage of food in the Southern Wilderness and rice was hard to buy. If they could buy a brand new staple food, it would definitely be a great joy.
There is no doubt that sweet potatoes are delicious and they can prove that they can fill the stomach. If it can be used as a staple food, it will definitely be a great joy.
Emperor Ziqi nodded slightly and asked: "Is this roasted sweet potato more expensive in your restaurant or is it just as expensive outside? Why is it so expensive for a simple meal?"
Generally speaking, food in high-end restaurants is very expensive. Many things that are very cheap outside have doubled in price in high-end restaurants.
Emperor Ziqi knew this well, so he asked specifically.
Hearing this, the waiter in the shop quickly waved his hand and said: "Sir, our restaurant doesn't make much money. The price of sweet potatoes is already expensive, so we only make a hard-earned money. If you go to buy it outside, it will be the same price, and the sweet potatoes outside are of good quality."
Not as good as our sweet potatoes!”
The waiter sighed as he spoke, and added: "Things are expensive, sweet potatoes are rarely produced, and the taste is so little that demand exceeds supply. The price will naturally go up, and we are not ripping off customers!"
When Di Ziqi and Jiang Wuxu heard this, they shook their heads helplessly. They believed that the waiter did not dare to lie to them. For a moment, the little excitement in their hearts disappeared completely.
The output is scarce and the price is high. These two factors alone have eliminated the idea of sweet potatoes as a staple food.
"Although this sweet potato is good, it will never become a staple food. It's a pity."
Jiang Wuxu shook his head and smiled bitterly, with a look of pity on his face. These sweet potatoes are indeed good, but unfortunately the yield is scarce and they are not suitable for use as a staple food at all.
Emperor Ziqi, Gongsun Wu nodded in agreement.
They heard from the waiter in the store that the yield of sweet potatoes was rare, and they subconsciously thought that the yield of sweet potatoes was low and far inferior to that of rice. If it could not become a new food and was only used as a delicious food, then its role would be too small and it would not be able to cause any problems at all.
The interests of three imperial princes who are busy with everything.
These three people are all people who achieve great things and are quite self-disciplined. After tasting the sweet potatoes, Emperor Ziqi, Gongsun Wu, and Jiang Wuxu quickly turned their attention away from this delicacy and devoted themselves to business.
"We are still quite short on food now. Although the Southern Barbarians have abundant sunshine, rice grows very fast, and crops are rotated twice a year, there are many hills and highlands in the Southern Barbarians, and there are very few fertile plains. We want to be self-sufficient in the short term under our rule.
I’m afraid it’s unrealistic to be self-sufficient, and we still need to purchase from Xi Country on a large scale!”
"Who says otherwise! Last year, I ordered people to open up wasteland. After working hard for more than half a year, I only managed to cultivate 10,000 acres of fields. Many of the paddy fields were inferior fields, and the yield was extremely meager. This amount of food was simply not enough to eat. This year, for
Buying food is another huge expense, and hey, I'm going to be stabbed by Yao Yun again."
"Brother Wuxu, don't worry. I heard that Xiguo's pawn shop can provide mortgage loans. Your family is quite wealthy. At most, you can borrow some money. Those who achieve big things don't stick to trivial matters. A little money and silk are not as good as opening up a territory and conquering a new territory.
A huge fiefdom!”
"What the emperor said is that with the [Relief Pill] from the monster attack, the threat from the monster to us has been reduced a lot. We have gained a foothold in the southern barbarian land. The most lacking thing right now is undoubtedly sufficient food.
Yes, it is said that the southern barbarian countries intend to fight a protracted war with us, and food is indispensable!"
"Oh, food, it would be great if there is endless food!"
For a moment, Emperor Ziqi and the others had sad faces, the wind was rustling and the water was cold, as if they were about to rush to the execution ground, waiting for Yao Yun to slaughter them, with distressed expressions on their faces.