Chapter 426 The end of the big bowl of wide noodles
"I just read my copybook and could write such words without asking a word about the rules. The Marquis is so talented and intelligent that I have only seen in my life. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes that it was the Marquis who wrote it, I would have thought that it was the Marquis who wrote it.
I wrote it myself. It's just..." Ouyang Xun sighed and said: "Master Hou, listen to my advice, it's better not to learn my regular script. My regular script has lost its spirit. Have you ever heard of Shilin?
"What's the style review? I'm writing in regular script, the smell of copper is too strong."
As he spoke, the old bachelor's eyes turned red. Apparently, in his heart, he was not convinced by this evaluation. But the public opinion had already been formed and he couldn't change it. What else could he do besides being depressed?
Li Mu had heard about this matter to some extent. He put down his pen and said with a smile: "I cannot agree with what the old scholar said. I came to ask for advice because of the four words 'Kaiyuan Tongbao'. If it weren't for the smell of copper,
I'm not here yet."
"What does the Marquis mean by this? I really mean well."
"," Li Mu waved his hand to interrupt Ouyang Xun, and asked: "Old bachelor, you are too arrogant. If your calligraphy is not good, would I come to ask for advice? Could it be that the old bachelor thinks that I have no eyesight and cannot distinguish between good and bad words?"
Is it bad?”
"Don't dare! I will never dare to question the Marquis's vision." Ouyang Xun is just a bachelor now, and his title is only a county boy. Li Mu holds the position of Marquis and is a popular person in front of His Majesty. How dare he offend him?
, hurriedly defended: "It's just a scholar's review. Alas, people's words are terrible! The Marquis will take the imperial examination next year. If learning my calligraphy delays the Marquis's important event, how can I afford it?"
"
"Shilin?" Li Mu laughed loudly and said: "It turns out that this is what the old bachelor cares about. I would like to ask, who took the lead in belittling the old bachelor?"
"This..." Although it is not the behavior of a gentleman to criticize others behind their backs, Ouyang Xun has been angry about this matter for several years. Seeing that Li Mu admired his regular script so much, and even more aware that he had met a close friend, he poured out all his bitterness.
The ground poured out: "First the great Confucian Zheng Jing, and then the entire Shandong gentry and students. In the most noisy days, I couldn't even stay in the Hongwen Hall. It was His Majesty who showed mercy and transferred me to the Chongwen Hall to write books.
, just to avoid the limelight.”
Zheng Jing?
Such a familiar name.
Li Mu searched his memory and seemed to remember it, and asked: "But that Zheng Jing who was expelled from Chang'an by His Majesty?"
"Exactly!"
Li Mu laughed again and said: "I thought I was some kind of powerful person who could determine the quality of the old bachelor's calligraphy with just one word. It turns out it's him, a deceiver and a thief! Who is he, and he deserves to comment on your calligraphy? No.
To say that he is the entire Shandong gentry is nothing but bullshit. I don’t take it seriously at all. In my heart, the old bachelor’s regular script is the best in the world! Otherwise, I wouldn’t come to ask for advice. As for the so-called smell of copper
, it’s even more bullshit! If it’s written on copper coins, it will stink of copper? If you are really noble, just don’t use money! While using money, you shout that copper stink, these people are the ones who really stink!”
Ouyang Xun was so moved that he almost cried, and asked: "Does the Marquis really think so?"
"Of course!" Li Mu said loudly: "Today I have learned the old bachelor's regular script, so I can be regarded as the old bachelor's apprentice. I want to see who dares to talk about the word 'copper smell', listen to me
, I pulled out his tongue!"
Ouyang Xun was shocked when he heard Li Mu talk about pulling out people's tongues. The old bachelor had been practicing calligraphy for half his life, and he had never had a quarrel with anyone in his life, let alone such a cruel thing as pulling out tongues.
, already trembling all over, he hurriedly said: "Master Hou, please don't say that, I am ashamed. I don't deserve it. Master Hou just read the old man's copybook, how can I dare to speak to you without any guidance? Don't even mention pulling out your tongue."
, the mouth is on other people, you can say whatever you like, if the old words can catch the eye of the Marquis, you are satisfied!"
Li Mu was a little embarrassed when he took the initiative to recognize his master but was rejected. It was getting late, and if he stayed any longer until dinner time, Ouyang Xun would have to arrange a banquet. Li Mu didn't want to bother him, so he excused himself and left. Ouyang Xun kept saying that he had something to do.
After sending it to the door, he also presented a piece of "Thousand-Character Classic" to Li Mu. This "Thousand-Character Classic" is in running script, probably to let Li Mu read more of his running script and less worry about his regular script, so as not to worry about it.
If he causes trouble, he will be implicated again.
Li Mu guessed what he was thinking, but didn't say it out loud. After all, everyone has his own ambitions. Ouyang Xun was already in his sixties, and it was human nature to want stability. But looking at it this way, it seemed that his reputation was not very good. Look.
The old bachelor was so frightened that he wanted to draw a clear line.
Back in Fengqiuhuang, it was just past midnight. Today's business was good, the front yard was very busy, and the cooks were called over to help move things. When Li Mu returned home, he didn't even have food to eat. It's not easy to blame for this.
If I had to complain to Bai Qiaoqiao, I could only wait.
Dugu Jiu suggested that Li Mu go to his father-in-law Bai Nao'er's place to eat. Bai Nao'er's wife Wang Po's steamed buns were very good. Dugu Jiu had eaten them several times and thought they were good. But Li Mu didn't want to go, even though he was talking to Bai Nao'er now.
His hatred is almost gone, but he still doesn't like Bai Nao'er. If he can have less contact, he will have less contact. When nothing happens, he almost never mentions it. Bai Nao'er is also self-aware, and he has gotten his wish since then.
As the mayor of Jingdong Market, he rarely appeared in front of Li Mu. Even if something happened, he would usually ask Ergou to deliver the message instead of coming to the door himself.
"Well...do it yourself!"
Li Mu thought for a long time, but decided not to look at Bai Nao'er's face, and turned around and entered the kitchen. Dugujiu stood at the door and refused to go in, frowning and said: "Brother, the book says that a gentleman stays away from the cook, so you'd better come out.
This is inappropriate."
Li Mu had already taken out the noodles and put them on the table. Hearing this, he said, "What's inappropriate? How can there be so many rules? I think you are just not hungry. If you are hungry, you won't be so particular."
"Oh!" When Dugujiu saw Li Mu rolling up his arm net sleeves, he wanted to actually do it himself, so he didn't care about being tactful and said: "Brother, do you have to let me explain? It's not that I'm not hungry, I'm the one who did it for you.
Can the food be eaten?"
"Ouch, can you still eat it?" Li Mu snorted and said, "Do you know what your eldest brother is and where I am from?"
"What?" Dugujiu really didn't know. All he knew about Li Mu was after he came to Chang'an.
"Your eldest brother, I was a village warrior transporting grain and was captured by the Turks. The reason why I survived was because of my cooking skills. I have been a cook in the Turk camp for several months. I can cook meals.
The Turks all agreed to eat it!" This is not bragging, it is really the truth. If Li Mu hadn't been able to cook, when the Turks were looking for a cook for the Tang envoy, he wouldn't have been able to find a cook. Li Mu couldn't meet Tang Jian.
There are no more stories behind this.
Dugujiu was still dubious. He leaned against the door frame and looked at Li Muhe's face. He muttered: "Turkic people are like wild beasts. They know what is good and what is bad. Brother, why don't you stop doing this? I'll ride on horseback to buy some and eat it back."
It won’t be long.”
"You're not allowed to go!" Li Mu glared at Dugu Jiu and said, "You're not allowed to go anywhere. No matter what I do, you have to eat it for me. If you don't eat it, you won't be brothers!"
Dugujiu became even more desperate when he heard this: "Brother..."
"Oh, don't worry." Li Mu said as he entered the system in his mind, found [Cooking], learned the recipe for [Big Bowl of Wide Noodles], and said: "Today I will open your eyes.
, what does it mean to be the overlord of the pasta world? Have you ever heard of a big bowl of wide noodles?”
"Ha..." Dugujiu pursed his lips and didn't answer. Li Mu didn't care, and kneaded the dough, rolled it into a ball, rolled it into pieces with a rolling pin, and then cut it into wide strips with a knife. Put it in the pot and cook it.
Put it in a bowl and pour in the braised noodles that were made in advance. Looking at the crystal clear noodles in the bowl, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. He picked it up and showed it to Dugujiu, saying: "Look at this noodle. It's long and thick."
It’s wide, just like this bowl, it’s big and round. You eat my noodles and think they’re delicious, and I’ll make them for you and I’ll also feel happy.”
Dugujiu looked at Li Mu who suddenly had a convulsion and looked stupid. He took the bowl from his hand expressionlessly, reached for a pair of chopsticks, and put it into his mouth with a frown on his face as if he was drinking medicine.
"Well?"
When a chopstick of noodles entered his mouth, Dugujiu's eyes widened instantly. He looked at Li Mu in surprise and said, "Brother, it's delicious!"
"I told you, do you believe it now?" Li Mu also filled a bowl for himself and took a sip. The taste was indeed not bad. After all, it was produced by the system, so it couldn't be any different.
Dugujiu took two more chopsticks into his mouth and said vaguely: "Brother, the noodles are quite delicious, but when you were talking just now, you were stumbling and looking a little silly."
"," Li Mu raised his arrogant chin and said, "You don't understand, this is called hip-hop!"
"Afraid of the dark?" Dugujiu was confused and said blankly: "What is the dark? Who is afraid?"
Li Mu couldn't explain, so he raised his hand and slapped Dugujiu on the back of the head: "Eat your noodles!"
…
After eating a large bowl of wide noodles, the two brothers burped and went back to their rooms to rest. Li Mu originally planned to take a nap, but he couldn't fall asleep. He always felt like he had something to do, but he couldn't remember what it was.
It seemed like something. After tossing and turning for a long time, he attributed the problem to the fact that no one was holding him. Your Majesty, you have to hold someone in your arms when you sleep. How can you fall asleep without someone holding you?
Li Mu got up from the bed and walked to the front yard angrily, planning to at least call Bai Qiaoqiao and Li Zhien back to sleep with him. What's so good about business? What's the difference in money? If I sleep
The impact has been affected, can this amount of money make up for it?
Before he reached the front yard, a person caught up with him. Li Mu turned around when he heard footsteps and saw Ergou, so he stopped and asked, "You're out of breath, what's the matter?"
"Report to the Marquis!" The two dogs were barely breathing, but they couldn't help but smile on their faces and said, "Master Marquis, the younger one just came back from Pingkangfang."
Li Mu couldn't help frowning and said, "You don't have to tell me when you go to prostitutes."
"No, how dare you?" Ergou hurriedly explained, "I have been ordered by the Marquis to supervise the work in Pingkangfang. I came here to report to the Marquis that the Sihai Casino has been completed ahead of schedule, seven days ahead of schedule.
!”
"Oh?" Li Mu blinked and said, "It's a lot faster than I expected. Gongsun Kang has some skills. Isn't he cutting corners?"
"No, no!" Ergou shook his head like a rattle and said: "Master Gongsun just concentrated his manpower on Sihai Gambling House first, and then completed it ahead of schedule. Didn't Mr. Hou set the schedule? Sihai Gambling House is the first
One, mainly to not delay Mr. Hou’s affairs.”
Li Mu frowned and said: "It sounds nice, but isn't it asking for credit? Go and tell Gongsun Kang. What I want is to complete it on schedule, not to be smart. If he completes one thing early, another will be delayed. What is the use of a schedule?
Yes? Let him give me some memory and just complete it according to the schedule. Let him make up his own mind if he fixes these useless things!"
When Ergou saw that Li Mu's tone was wrong, his face turned pale with fright. The Marquis was getting more and more difficult to serve, so how could it be wrong to complete it in advance? He was even more frightened and did not dare to stay any longer, so he returned to Pingkangfang dejectedly to send a message.
went.
"It's ahead of schedule..." Li Mu murmured, hesitated, and instead of going to the front yard, he came to the warehouse. When Dugujiu heard the sound, he also came out to help, helping Li Mu move things out.
They all fell into the yard, and Dugujiu asked: "Brother, what are these things for? Why is there still sand?"
"Didn't I tell you before? How come you don't have any memory of Liuli?"
"Ah?" Dugujiu frowned in confusion, muttering to himself, did you say it? When did you say it? Why don't you remember it at all? Although he was confused, he didn't ask again, and followed Li Mu to talk things over with this guy.
Help him out.
What Li Mu wants to do is the "chips" used in gambling houses.
In fact, in this era, or even throughout ancient China, there was no such thing as "chips" in gambling houses. When buying and selling, everyone used real money. Only in this way can you play with confidence.
So refreshing!
But Li Mu decided to use chips, and they were made of glass. He made this chip not only for the gambling house, but also for his future plans. As business becomes more and more prosperous, money transactions must become more and more frequent.
The number is also getting larger and larger. Whether it is copper coins or gold and silver, it is difficult to avoid the problem of weight.
At this time, it would be much more convenient if there were glass chips for trading. As for the method of making glass, he is the only one who is proficient in it because of the system. In a short time, he does not have to worry about imitation.
"Here, big man, help me pour this bag of sand in."
Li Mucat leaned on his waist to light the fire and gave instructions casually.
When Dugu Jiu saw that Li Mu called him by the wrong name, he reminded him in a low voice: "Brother, I am Xiao Jiu'er."
Li Mu was stunned. He raised his head and glanced at Dugu Jiu, and suddenly remembered. The last time he made glass, Li Chongyi was the one helping him. When he just spoke, he always thought of Dugu Jiu as Li Chongyi.
Li Mu opened his mouth and sighed.
"Xiaojiu, where do you think the big man can go now? It's been one day and one night, he has to walk hundreds of miles, right?"
"It should be more than that." Before he could finish his words, there was a sudden clang at the back door, and a figure rushed in.