Apart from being antique, it is still far behind when compared with later generations.
Except for the surprise when he entered the door, Zhao Xi felt nothing at all by the time he reached the stairs.
The private room should be the largest, right? After all, it’s also the husband-in-law... This group of civil servants often have banquets here, but my father feels a little aggrieved.
What's strange is that it doesn't matter what the ministers do, the emperor can't do anything!
Not to mention coming to Fanlou, even if you are in the Inner Garden, if you are a little more luxurious, there will be a lot of idle people talking to you about the sages.
Not to mention next, there is actually a young lady accompanying me!
One look at this group of people, including the idiots in the guard camp, no one is uncomfortable and they are all very smooth.
Zhao Xi became the most uncomfortable person.
"Sir, what is the new wine and the new law?"
"Since no one in Fan Lou brings their own drinks, the drinks must be outstanding. Why don't you try Fan Lou's first?"
Zhao Xi didn't know how to address Fu Bi in this situation. He called him Young Master, so could he call him Father-in-law?
It was inappropriate, so Zhao Xi simply ignored the title.
Hearing this, I was a little confused, but everyone in the guard camp bowed their heads.
Fan Lou’s wine? Forget it! There’s no comparison with the wine produced by His Highness the Prince.
Ever since His Highness the Crown Prince steamed the wine in the guard camp, he didn't drink the wine outside, and it really didn't taste like anything.
I brought the wine. Is His Royal Highness not planning to let everyone drink?
Also, everyone agreed to embarrass His Highness...
It seemed that Fan Lou really wanted to show off. There were a lot of different kinds of wine on the table, which made the three old men's eyes light up.
Zhao Xi doesn't drink much. It's not that he doesn't like this drink, but that he is too indifferent.
I drank it when I was a kid, and it was about the same alcohol content as beer...the key is that there was still some residue in the wine.
"Wait...?"
Except for the three of them, there was no one serving drinks in the guard camp.
"There is no need for such a banquet today. I think the young master should have made an explanation beforehand."
Thinking it was the rules of the guard camp, Zeng Gongliang said something very polite, which was similar to saying that he was innocent.
"Mr. Zeng, we are waiting for new wine."
"Fan Lou's wine is considered top-notch in the country. And so on..."
Zeng Gongliang began to criticize the wine. What was spring, what was white, what was fermented, etc., he explained one after another, and tasted glass after glass.
Every time I take a sip, there are a lot of compliments.
Go ahead! I’ve finished saying all the good words and let’s see how you evaluate it later!
"What does it smell like? Wine...this..."
In terms of smell and evaporation, distilled liquor is quite different from current liquor.
The moment Zhao Xi asked Wang Zhongzheng and Li Xian to open the wine jar, the aroma of wine immediately filled the entire box.
Not to mention the three old men, even the young ladies like Fan Lou who were accompanying him with the wine were all dazzled.
They all get along with each other by drinking. If you drink wine on the battlefield, you won't be able to tell the difference between good and bad.
You have to be careful about what you do, but it's almost enough. After all, we still hope to host this banquet to make the wine famous.
"Sir, this wine..."
"I got it by chance. I just lost too much food and never made it. Now, Annan is bartering and the food supply is sufficient, so..."
Just drink wine, don’t you still want to know the formula and process?
People often say that after three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, the process seems to have not been completed yet.
The young lady accompanying the wine must be smart, or talkative, and someone in charge of Fan Lou came in...
"This young man, the smell of wine is also afraid of the deep alley. Guochao drinks exclusively, and no one can operate it unless he has passed the auction."
"If you don't give up, I, Fan Lou, can be the guarantors of this wine..."
Zhao Xi took a look... but no one paid attention to the three old men.
Zhao Xi didn't pay attention, as if he didn't hear anything, and continued to drink with snacks... Oh, this time is called eating wine, or drinking.
"Sir, anyone who buys or sells wine in Bianliang City is the property of Fanlou. Fanlou is the exclusive place for selling wine in Bianliang appointed by the officials. It would be a pity that such fine wine should be buried."
Oops, I didn’t see it, the background is quite big!
Zhao Xi still remained silent.
It doesn't matter whether you believe what the person in charge said or not.
If we were to be honest, even if Dad really appointed him, he would give him face, and he was not prepared to fill Bianliang with liquor shops anymore.
If you're unreasonable, it's because Dad appointed you, so what? I can easily put you out of business without borrowing any power.
However, this patience is still enough.
He spoke with a shy face one after another, but Zhao Xi took him for granted. Although his words were showing off, his tone was not arrogant at all.
"Sir, the wine is good. I have never seen this wine on the market. Today I came to Fanlou with all of you distinguished guests. I must be interested in selling it, but I don't have permission from the government..."
"The young master is no different to the other princes than he is to Fan Lou. At the feet of the emperor, Fan Lou will not use his power to bully others, nor does he have any intention of occupying the young master's secret recipe."
"Whether it's making wine or selling wine, you only need to cooperate with Fan Lou. Everything else is easy..."
Still didn't say anything, didn't even raise his eyelids.
Generally speaking, the person in charge was quite polite, although there was a bit of bragging in his words.
Zhao Xi was not prepared to argue with him and was too lazy to pay attention to him.
He didn't know what was going on in Fan Lou.
In other words, it shouldn't be that simple for Fan Lou to be able to support such a big scene in Bianliang.
In addition, Fu Bi and others did not interfere, so Zhao Xi was a little unsure.
There's nothing to be afraid of, it's just because of this little thing that it's not worth it to have a grudge.
The reason he went to Fanlou to treat guests was to promote wine. If he could really use this place to make his wine famous, it would save him a lot of trouble.
Why hasn't His Royal Highness responded yet? Could it be that I misunderstood?
Fu Bi and others looked at each other, feeling a little unsure.
The steward's words didn't sound right, and it was because he had caused ambiguity when he asked the young lady to pass the message.
"Call your boss."
Seeing how embarrassed the steward was and asking him for help, Fu Bi couldn't help but speak.
"Sir, are you inviting us to a banquet today for the new bar?"
From the moment Zhao Xi ordered someone to open the wine, Fu Bi and others understood.
What kind of banquet is purely for promoting new wine, and I and others are the medium.
How many times has His Highness the Prince played with his snacks since he was a child, and even though there is no so-called celebration banquet, His Highness still regards them as promoters of new wines.
"Master Fu, how can you say this? Xi has absolutely no intention of doing so."
Even if he really meant it, Zhao Xi couldn't admit it. What can you say? Can you use your husband as a spearhead again and again?
"Sir, this kind of fine wine is fine even if we recommend it. It's just...since there is a ready-made bridge in Fanlou, it will be much easier than us having consecutive banquets."
"Oh, may I ask what Fan Lou has to say?"
"Young master, please act more openly and aboveboard. We are not treacherous and sycophantic, and we don't need to plan like this. Don't treat people with malice. Not everyone in the world is a fool."
This is true, but what the rich old man said is correct.
It's not that Zhao Xi wants to be like this, it's that the entire country and court really don't have many people or things that make him feel at ease.
Old rich man, you count as one, all three of you count, but how much do you think of the whole court?