Qin Shaobai said that these lobsters in front of him could be made into a delicious meal, so everyone went to the fields to catch lobsters.
Under Qin Shaobai's repeated instigation, people began to jump down to the fields.
"Let me tell you, this lobster is just like that snake. As long as you pinch its position correctly, it will be more obedient than your grandson."
Qin Shaobai was talking and demonstrating to the soldiers.
The people were originally afraid of this army, but now they were amused to see the leader being so kind and speaking so humorously.
With this smile, the ice between people begins to slowly melt.
For a moment, the soldiers threw aside their swords, and the common people threw away their sticks. Everyone ran to the fields and started catching lobsters.
Qin Shaobai walked up to Zhao Bai and whispered to the addicted Zhao Bai: "Actually, what the people want is really simple, as long as they have food to eat."
"If we catch this little insect, we don't know if we can protect the rice."
Zhao Bai raised his head, looked at the sparse rice and sighed.
"It's not enough to just rely on this little rice. We have to help the people survive this cold winter."
"Shaobai, do you have a good idea?"
Zhao Bai stared at Qin Shaobai with expectant eyes.
“What does a grain field need to have a good harvest?”
"Nature is water and fertile land."
As Zhao Bai spoke, a look of worry came over him.
"It's just that it hasn't rained for a long time. Where can we find water?"
"We can't ask for water from the sky, but we can get the water from the ground."
"Shaobai means digging a well?"
Qin Shaobai shook his head: "Just a few wells can't solve the problem at all. We have to find the spring and then dig out a river so that there is always spring water in the river."
Zhao Bai's eyes scanned the fields that covered a hundred miles in radius.
"The idea is good, but it may be difficult to complete it with just a few of us."
"Look, none of the people in Yixing Prefecture are lazy. With their help, we will definitely be able to find water sources and dig out a big river."
Magistrate Pan was really shocked when he saw baskets of lobsters being delivered.
He grabbed a policeman and asked what was going on.
"The imperial court sent two high-ranking officials to go to a hundred acres of farmland near Taihu Lake, and then they took everyone to catch these little bugs, saying that these bugs are the most delicious food in the world."
Magistrate Pan was very surprised when he heard that the people from the court did not come to the magistrate's office first, but went to the fields.
He didn't even bother to think about what happened, so he changed his clothes and ran towards the farmland.
Unexpectedly, before he arrived at the farmland, he saw hundreds of people walking towards the government office.
"Pan Dexing, the humble magistrate of Yixing, met the general who protects the country."
Magistrate Pan saluted respectfully.
"Old Pan, don't be so polite. Find some good cooks and set up some big pots in front of the Yamen. Our company general wants to teach everyone how to make garlic crayfish."
Although Magistrate Pan had many doubts in his heart, he did not dare to delay any longer and invited all the master chefs from several restaurants in Yixing City.
The pot is ready.
Qin Shaobai first asked everyone to clean the lobster.
"This lobster has stayed in the mud for too long, so we must use a small brush to clean the lobster's shell."
Qin Shaobai picked up a clean lobster and pressed his hands on the tail of the lobster.
"Have you seen, there is a black tendon here? This tendon must be pulled out, because this tendon is the dirtiest."
Qin Shaobai said, pulled his hand, and the tail was pulled out with the tendon.
However, how can the five big and three thick soldiers know how to pull it off?
Some couldn't even hold the lobster in their hands.
Some even tore off the entire body of the lobster.
Some people couldn't find the black tendon no matter how hard they looked, so they tore the lobster meat to pieces with their hands before picking out some black tendons from the meat.
Zhao Bai did not have the confidence to deal with those slippery lobsters. He shuttled among the crowd, giving pointers to this and that from time to time. He was very busy and had a smile on his face.
Soon more than a dozen baskets of lobsters were cleaned.
The chefs have prepared garlic paste and other ingredients.
"Come on, everyone, listen to me explain the process of this garlic lobster dish."
Qin Shaobai pulled several chefs in front of him and briefly told them how to make garlic lobster.
"Shaobai, why don't you give me guidance while doing it?"
Zhao Bai, an idle man, was holding up his hands and making suggestions.
"Okay, leave me a big pot."
Qin Shaobai readily agreed.
It's really been a long time since he cooked lobster.
In the past, Mu Qingyi especially liked to eat the garlic lobster he made.
When Qin Shaobai thought of Mu Qingyi, his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
He shook his head.
Unexpectedly, the dozen or so chefs also shook their heads after him.
Qin Shaobai smiled, picked up the spatula, and said to everyone: "Fellow folks, I see there are many lobsters in our fields. If you learn how to make lobsters, you can look for lobsters to temporarily satisfy your hunger.
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As soon as he said this, everyone stared at him quietly.
"We need to heat the oil first, and then stir-fry the lobster."
At one time, dozens of kilograms of lobster were poured into each pot.
A strong aroma of meat filled the air.
"Okay, just fry the lobster until it turns red and the meat inside looks firm."
Now that you can hold the lobster, don’t throw away the oil, but use it to sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.”
The smell of garlic made Huo Huo involuntarily salivate.
"Pour in salt, chopped green onion, and if you have sake at home, you can also add a little sake to make the taste stronger."
While Qin Shaobai was talking, his lips and teeth were already watering because of the strong smell of garlic.
"Now pour the lobster in, add an appropriate amount of sake, and add water."
Qin Shaobai put the lid on and said with some regret: "Unfortunately, there is no beer here. If beer is used instead of water, the taste will be even more wonderful."
The people here didn't know what beer was, but they weren't in the mood to guess what it was.
Waves of hot steam came out of the pot.
To be precise, it is one aroma after another.
Everyone kept swallowing their saliva.
There was even a chirigula sound coming from his stomach.
About ten minutes later, Qin Shaobai shouted: "Heat the pot."
The ten cooks lifted the lid of the pot together.
The strong aroma attracted everyone to move forward involuntarily.
"Everyone, don't be anxious, line up one by one, and give each person five lobsters first."
Ten long queues formed.
After a while, even the soup in the pot was scooped out.
Only the pot in front of Qin Shaobai was left.
"Shaobai, what do you want to do with this pot?"
"I can't give you this pot to eat."
Qin Shaobai laughed and walked towards Magistrate Pan.
"Prefect Pan, please invite all the merchants in Yixing City and tell them that the Imperial Envoy wants to make a deal with them."