With Lao Du's permission, Lao Fu didn't dare to say anything more and handed all the ingredients to Du He.
Du He ordered people to make a simple smokeless stove in the corner of the yard. In fact, it was an ordinary stove with a long diabolo tube behind it. As soon as the firewood was lit, all the smoke was taken away by the bamboo tube.
No more green smoke appeared, leaving Old Fu and others dumbfounded.
There was a large pot on the stove. Du He waited for the water to boil, put salt and other seasonings into it, and then sliced the mutton himself into thin slices.
After the soup boiled, Du He put two plates of sliced mutton aside, picked up the chopsticks, and said to Du Ruhui: "Dad, let's start the meal!"
Du Ruhui was stunned: "He'er, this...how do you eat this?"
Du He smiled and said: "Look at me!"
As he said that, he picked up a piece of mutton, put it into a boiling soup pot and rinsed it. When the color changed, he took it out, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it twice, and then swallowed it.
Du He said with satisfaction: "This mutton is very tender. It would be great if there were chili peppers!"
The only flaw is that chili peppers have not yet been introduced to the Central Plains at this time, so there are no chili peppers in the condiments.
Du Ruhui followed the gourd painting and just took a bite, then he shouted: "It turns out that there is still such a way to eat mutton. The mutton is very thin and only needs to be rinsed lightly before it can be eaten. It is really clever. I will eat it."
I have eaten mutton all my life, and this is the first time I have tasted such delicious mutton..."
Several cooks from Laiguogong's mansion were not far away. When they heard this, they all felt that they were in danger of losing their jobs.
Ding!
"Congratulations to the host, you have received 10 shock points from Dudu Ruhui!"
"Congratulations to the host, you have received 8 shock points from the housekeeper Lao Fu!"
"Congratulations to the host, you have received 7 shock points from Chef Niu Lao Er!"
…
In just one meal, Du He gained 60 shock points!
He originally planned to draw a lottery before going to bed, but he was too full after eating. After returning, Du He fell asleep.
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Early the next morning.
East Palace.
Prince Li Chengqian was hosting a banquet for several of his confidants.
The leaders are Changsun Chong, Fang Yiai and Gao Xingxing.
The original four evils of Chang'an were missing Du He.
Li Chengqian asked: "Everyone, I have heard that my father pardoned Du He's death penalty. Why didn't I see him in person at today's banquet?"
Changsun Chong said hurriedly: "Your Highness, we have sent someone to invite him, but he sent him back, saying that he was busy doing carpentry and had no time to attend the banquet."
"Oh?" Li Chengqian looked surprised, "The second son of the dignified Duke is about to become the Prince Consort of the Tang Dynasty, Du He... He actually does carpentry. Isn't that what a despicable person does?"
Fang Yiai nodded in agreement: "Yes, thanks to Du He claiming to be a scholar, he has really embarrassed us scholars!"
"Hmph, maybe he is hiding from me. Come on, let's go to the Duke's Mansion. I want to see what conspiracy Du He is up to!"
Originally, Prince Li Chengqian had four loyal followers, namely Changsun Chong, Du He, Fang Yiai, and Gao Jixi.
Changsun Chong is the son of Changsun Wuji, Duke of Qi.
Du He is the son of Du Ruhui, Duke of Lai.
Fang Yiai was the son of Wei Guogong Fang Xuanling.
Gao Jingcheng was the son of Xu Guogong Gao Shilian.
Li Chengqian wanted to control these people, and then he won over Sun Wuji, the chief minister of the dynasty, the prime ministers Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, and the official minister Gao Shilian.
Unexpectedly, after the news about Du He's escape from marriage came out, he no longer had any contact with the East Palace, which made Li Chengqian somewhat unhappy.
The group of people soon arrived in front of Lai Guogong's gate.
The housekeeper Lao Fu hurriedly came forward to greet him.
Li Chengqian asked: "Where is Duke Lai?"
Old Fu replied fearfully: "Your Highness, our master has gone out for something and has not come back yet."
"Du He should be in the house, what is he doing?" Li Chengqian asked again.
"The second young master... is doing carpentry work in the backyard..."
Li Chengqian flicked his sleeves and walked in: "What a nonsense!"
Li Chengqian took Chang Sun Chong and others through the corridor and yard to the backyard.
In a corner of the yard, there were many tools used by carpenters, and Du He was squatting on the ground, cutting wood with a saw, and did not notice anyone coming behind him.
Li Chengqian and others were shocked when they saw this!
In the past, Du He was not interested in carpentry at all, let alone doing it with his own hands. This guy usually had to be fed by the maid at home.
Why are you so crazy today?
But the problem is, everyone knows that Du He belongs to the prince.
Li Chengqian showed displeasure and asked in a deep voice: "Du He, do you know what you are doing?"
Du He turned around and saw Li Chengqian and others.
"Hey, when did Your Highness come?"
Li Chengqian's face was expressionless: "Du He, I order you to immediately put down what you are holding and go to the East Palace with me to plan big things!"
Du He crossed his arms and sneered: "Your Highness, there is no provision in the Tang Dynasty law that prohibits me from doing carpentry, right?"
"Du He, don't forget that you are a person cultivated by me. After I inherit the throne, you will become a general and prime minister to manage the country for me. But look at what you look like now. You are starting to
You started working as a carpenter, and you have completely disgraced me!" Li Chengqian said angrily.
Changsun Chong hurriedly added: "Du He, don't forget, we are sworn sworn friends, but now you lower yourself to do such a low-class job, which really embarrasses us!"
Du He looked at the big kids in front of him and suddenly felt a little funny.
Especially Li Chengqian, who wanted to inherit the throne with all his heart, but he was just a fool. In the end, his rebellion failed, and he lived in the shadow of Li Er for the rest of his life, not to mention being a coward.
The first thing Du He did when he came to Datang was to draw a clear line between him and Li Chengqian.
He escaped from marriage and annoyed Li Er in the palace, all in order to stay away from the emperor's family, but the effect was not obvious. Now, the perfect opportunity has arrived.
Du He glanced at Li Chengqian and sneered: "Get out of here, don't delay me from making chairs. Not all of my hair has even grown, and I just want to govern the world. I'm really laughing my head off!"
"Be bold!"
"Du He, you don't want to live anymore!"
"Du He, you dare to insult His Highness the Crown Prince, you are so audacious!"
Changsun Chong and others reprimanded him one after another.
Li Chengqian was even more furious and pointed at Du He: "Okay, Du He, you are so shameless, right? Very good, someone, come and smash all these things for me!"
Four guards from the East Palace immediately stepped forward and smashed the semi-finished chair made by Du He into tiny pieces.
Du He watched coldly, seeing that it was almost done, he waved his hand: "Lu Bu, take action!"
It takes less than half a stick of incense.
All the guards in the East Palace fell!
Li Chengqian, Changsun Chong and others all fell to the ground with bruises and swollen faces.
Li Chengqian's face was swollen and his words were leaky. He pointed at Du He and cursed: "Du He, I will not let you go...I will report to my father and have everyone in the Duke of Lai Kingdom be executed!"
"
Du He waved his hand: "Throw them all out!"
After doing all this, Du He said to himself: "I beat the prince, and Li Er will be furious this time. Although it is a bit dangerous, in order to draw a clear line with this idiot Li Chengqian, we have to fight."