"Maybe so." Zhang Zhong didn't know what his son and daughter-in-law were planning. He casually responded to Wang Ke and looked around for his son.
It had been a long time since they last saw each other. Strangely enough, both the young and the old were not around, and the old one was always looking for a group of idle old men and old women in the capital to find a place to play chess, drink tea, or play gateball.
It was right beside the canal in the capital. There was a greenhouse in the winter and a pavilion in the summer. When it was slightly cold in the spring and autumn, they had to use a cloth curtain to cover half of the area.
They didn't dare to say it and had to arrange for people to protect them. They also had to provide them with various entertainment tools and food expenses.
The old men and women who came along to play were all very happy. The group grew bigger and bigger. Some of the wealthier families wanted to fork out some money, but the four elders in his family wouldn't let them. The things that they took out were all good things. After all, they had good grandchildren.
When he returned home, other than his in-laws, he was the only one left. There were many people in the inner courtyard, but he always felt lonely. His son and daughter-in-law were nearby, and he didn't have the chance to see them.
Since he was resting today, he came over to take a look.
Zhang Zhong was looking for his son, and Yuan Qianyao was also looking for the Emperor. Tufan was affected by the disaster. Even if he had to do something, he had to show some concern. Otherwise, Ancestor Chi De and Princess Jincheng would be very unhappy.
"Old Master, the young master and young lady are waiting for you inside. His Majesty is also there. Are you … going over now? Or have you eaten? "Before Zhang Zhong could ask, someone immediately ran over to speak.
Zhang Zhong was very satisfied. This was the inner courtyard of his family. Look, he had just arrived and they had already finished notifying him. He patted the shoulder of the person who reported, "Take a look at Xiao Bao and Cuckoo first. Eat with them."
"Old Master, please come this way." The person in the inner courtyard led the way.
Zhang Zhong greeted the military generals, and the few of them walked in.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had just finished making arrangements for the disaster relief. Just relying on their own family's power over there was a lot of effort and not worth it. Therefore, they asked the nearby merchants to join in and give them benefits when they were done.
The two of them turned around and designed the power parachute again. It was a little different from the usual parachutes. The structure and material of the parachute were different. It needed to be able to support itself during normal times so that it could fly easily.
As soon as his father came out, Zhang Xiaobao already knew. He immediately sent someone to wait for him.
By the time Zhang Zhong entered the house, Zhang Xiaobao had already spread out the pancakes on the pancake rack. Four important officials came over and spread out the pancakes for four people. Wang Bei also brought a portion for himself. Political differences could not be brought to the scene, as it would appear too stingy.
Wang Juan did not believe Zhang Xiaobao's explanation at all. You are not stingy. You stopped their supply. Oh, it was your younger brother and sister who stopped it, but you still supported them.
You even schemed against them. In the end, a group of people who were against the family paying for the imperial court to do things had no choice but to pay for a business under the Ministry of Works to shut their mouths.
"Fragrant. The things made by the young master of the Zhang family are fragrant." As soon as they entered, Jiang Cen took a sniff. When she saw that it was Zhang Xiaobao who was busy, she praised.
Wang Juan quickly took a pancake and placed it in front of Jiang Cen. "Xiao Bao only has this much ability. Official Jiang, try it."
Then, she gave pancakes to Wang Bei and Yuan Qianyao. Finally, she gave pancakes to Zhang Zhong.
Although he was the last to make pancakes for his father, Zhang Xiaobao was the most attentive. The pancakes were round, and the thickness was even. He beat two eggs and placed them symmetrically with the center of the circle as the center. There was no need for a spatula. He used a brush dipped in oil to brush the area where there were no eggs.
When the pancakes were medium-rare, two spatulas moved together. The two eggs seemed to be tightly glued to the pancakes. He flipped them over steadily and used his fastest speed to brush the sauce to this side. Then, he placed a youtiao. With a slight shake of his hand, chopped green onions and coriander were scattered.
He rolled the pancakes left and right. Then, he placed a radish stick from Hebei into it. He wrapped it in oil paper and personally delivered it to his father.
The two medium-rare fried eggs were exposed outside. They were trembling without breaking or spilling.
"Father, try it. I put more chili sauce on it. I know you like spicy food." Zhang Xiaobao said with a smile.
Yuan Qianyao and the other two looked at the pancakes in their hands and then looked at Zhang Zhong's pancakes. They had to admit that their son was indeed their son. It could be seen from the way he ate it. Why did he spread the eggs evenly on the pancakes?
"Good craftsmanship. Ever since Sanshui County's pancakes were first made by Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Bei, I have tried many places. However, I have never seen the way to hang the fried eggs on the pancakes. Just based on this craftsmanship, it is not expensive to buy it at ten times the price of others."
Jiang Cen did not dare to eat this flavor with Zhang Zhong. He took a bite and praised before swallowing it.
Zhang Zhong's eyes narrowed. He was already satisfied without eating. He took a bite of the egg. It was medium-rare. His son knew that he liked to eat medium-rare fried eggs.
After being praised by others, Zhang Zhong was too embarrassed to continue. He had to be humble and act as if he was teaching his son.
"Xiao Bao, you should put more effort into the affairs of Tang Dynasty in the future. You actually learned such fancy and impractical things. It is not beneficial to your work."
"Yes, father. You are right. I will learn more useful skills in the future." Zhang Xiaobao acted as if he had done something wrong.
"Alright, Zhang Zhong, don't teach your son in front of me. Which of Xiao Bao's dishes have you not eaten? Is the Ministry of Works not busy today? " Li Longji could not stand it anymore. He felt that Zhang Zhong was a hypocrite. If Xiao Bao did not do his job properly, would he be willing to do it?
Zhang Zhong used his fastest speed to finish the egg. He stopped temporarily and replied, "The Ministry of Works has already formed a system of management. It is not too busy. Sir Yuan is looking for me to discuss the construction matters submitted by the local government."
At this point, Zhang Zhong did not say anything. He looked at Yuan Qianyao and his hands did not stop moving. He had to eat quickly. The taste would be bad if it turned cold.
Yuan Qianyao was just about to take a bite of the pancake when he saw the Emperor looking over. He stopped helplessly, "That's right. A portion of the local officials have become smarter. They raised different requests according to the development of their respective areas. They also sent over plans and supplementary explanations, requesting for the local government to increase the amount of funds allocated.
This involves the infrastructure that the Ministry of Works is in charge of, the seed varieties of the Agriculture Temple, and the finances of the Ministry of Revenue. I can only find three managers to discuss this together.
While we were discussing, we suddenly received news that something big has happened in Tubo. The snow is thick and the roads are blocked. There are many houses and tents that have been crushed. There are also commoners buried in the snow and many livestock have died. There is a problem with the food supply.
I am anxious and came to find Your Majesty to ask how to deal with this. If there is no other way, we must urgently activate the Changping Warehouse in the northern area of Jiannan Road. We cannot let the commoners there be alone without help. "
Yuan Qianyao's eyes looked back and forth between Li Longji, Zu Zan, and Princess Jincheng to see their reactions. He also wanted to see from the Emperor's face if he was sincere in saving them.
Li Longji revealed a gratified expression. However, Zu Zan and Princess Jincheng did not look anxious at all. This made Yuan Qianyao very puzzled. You guys are not anxious when there is a disaster?
Zu Zan knew what Yuan Qianyao meant and was unhappy. It was all thanks to Xiao Bao and Cuckoo, as well as His Majesty. Otherwise, how many people would have died if the officials came to save them?
Li Longji looked at Zhang Xiaobao and said to Yuan Qianyao, "We already know about this matter. Xiao Bao has already made arrangements two hours ago. There is no need to activate the Changping Warehouse. I have also sent people there to help at all costs."
"Ah? Oh! "Yuan Qianyao suddenly understood. The information was already in his hands. How could Zhang Xiaobao not know about it? It's over, I said the wrong thing. I should have been more proactive.
"Then … I will go back and continue working." Yuan Qianyao wanted to leave.
"No need. It is the same everywhere. Just do it here. I will also listen." Li Longji asked him to stay and said, "Eat first. It will not taste good when it is cold."
"Yes." Yuan Qianyao replied and sat on the chair that someone brought over. He lowered his head and ate. He was really hungry. Even if he was not hungry, he still wanted to eat Zhang Xiaobao's food. It tasted good, but it was not easy to eat Zhang Xiaobao's food. His status was there.
Zhang Zhong sat beside his son. Zhang Xiaobao quickly placed the jar of chili sauce over and let his father brush it with every bite.
Zhang Zhong was not like other people who ate Zhang Xiaobao's food. He felt that it was right for his son to cook for his father. It was very convenient. He would let Zhang Xiaobao brush some chili sauce and let Wang Juan stuff some chopped green onions and coriander into his father's mouth.
"Father, what are most of the plans that were sent up?" Zhang Xiaobao served his father and asked about the situation of the local officials.
Zhang Zhong was eating when he heard his son's question. He stopped and said, "Some say they want to build roads, some say they want to build bridges, and some even want to set up a large trade market specifically for the wholesale of handicrafts.
There are also railways. Various places are busy building them. In places where the railways do not directly pass through, the officials are anxious and want the imperial court to give them money. There are also railway tracks. They are willing to provide their own labor. There are also railroad ties.
Some of the plans are not bad. They are detailed and in line with the local development. Some are just joining in the fun. If you want money, why are you building roads and relay stations beside the Yangtze River?
If you have the money, you can build the docks. There is also Pengli Lake. I don't know what the local officials want to do. They want the imperial court to give them money to transport sand and rocks in the middle of the lake and build an island with manpower.
They want to build a commodity distribution center on the island. The merchants who come and go will travel by ship. They say that it will show the noble status of the merchants. They can also earn more money during the transportation of the ships. They want the imperial court to give them four million strings of cash. It will be completed within two years. By then, they can generate a million strings of cash annually. "
At this point, Zhang Zhong gestured for his son to brush the chili sauce. He took a big bite and chewed. He continued, "If they tell others about this plan, others might agree. But if I, your father, saw it and agreed, I would be a fool. What does my son do? Someone is actually playing tricks on me. I will directly tell Yuan Qianyao that I do not agree. "
"Yes, yes, father. Eat slowly. I will heat it up for you when it gets cold. You cannot agree. Why build an island in the lake? Four million strings of cash to build an island? If you throw in four million strings of cash, you won't even see a reef, let alone an island.
The water in the lake goes in and out continuously. If a ship of rocks falls, they will be immediately moved to another place. If they really build an island in the middle, the lake will be ruined. Pengli Lake, right? That is …? "
"That is Poyang Lake, Jiangzhou. The place where Xiaobei and the others are going. Recently, there have been many incidents there. Is it because the Tang Empire is developing too fast that some officials who think they are capable are unwilling to be left out? Do they want to show their abilities? "
Wang Juan pointed to the sand table and said.
Zhang Xiaobao finally reacted. Why did it sound familiar? It turned out that it was Jiangnan Circuit's Jiangzhou. It was located in the west of Jiangnan. It was the place where the military election was happening.
Zhang Xiaobao frowned slightly. He took half of the pancake that his father had eaten, opened it, and put it on the griddle. He added a circle of flour, put in a few slices of ham, swirled the chili sauce, wrapped it up, and gave it to his father. Then, he poured wine and said,
"Are they crazy? Do they think that we can't deal with them because they are far away from the capital? For money, they will use all kinds of methods? Did we and Li … His Majesty never emphasize economic development as the center? "
"No, we focus on industrial science and technology research, the Agriculture Temple as the foundation, loyalty to the emperor, patriotism, and morality as the guiding principles. Then, we will speed up the people's living standards, unblock the logistics, promote financial income, and improve the commodity trade."
Wang Juan answered. At the same time, she filled Zhang Zhong's glass with the wine that he had just drunk.
"You didn't say that regardless of whether it is the black or white path, it is a good path to get money, right?" Zhang Xiaobao asked again.
"Don't keep mentioning this. There is no right or wrong in doing things. There is only the strength of execution and the strictness of supervision. Are you saying that there is a big problem in the west of Jiangnan? Someone has started the Great Leap Forward? And it is a Great Leap Forward without any scientific theory to support it? "
Wang Juan looked at the sand table and began to worry. The foundation could not keep up. If they wanted to speed up on their own, it could easily cause a situation where they could not cope with it in all aspects.
Zhang Xiaobao narrowed his eyes. He thought for a moment and said, "Don't let Xiaobei and the others go directly. I am afraid that we don't have enough people. Let them go to Shuzhou and wait. We will mobilize the guards there. I am worried that the people there will take the risk when they know that they have committed a capital offense.
Shuzhou is still the place where we call the shots. My family's forces around the area, send people to gather in Shuzhou and form a defense team of at least 5,000 people for me.
On the Yangtze River front, my family's shipping forces will conduct an internal investigation. After the investigation, keep a close eye on all the docks and ships on both sides of the Yangtze River in the west of Jiangnan.
From Jili Prefecture, send the soldiers from Qianzhong Road there on fast boats. They are locals and are familiar with the local environment and climate. They are even more familiar with naval warfare. Protect Xiaobei and the others well.
I let Xiaobei and the others go there to play, not to take risks. What is going on there? Investigate. Mobilize all our local intelligence systems. "
"Okay, arrange it immediately. I hope it is not a foreign force causing trouble. We don't have to deal with them in the plan. If other countries are really involved, we can't go there. We can only let other generals go. We have to speed up the progress of the military election. It is not enough to just defend. We have to eat the enemy's vanguard."
Wang Juan found the people in the family and arranged things.
Zhang Zhong was no longer in the mood to eat. He drank two more cups in a row. He held the pancake pan with a slightly smoky face and asked worriedly, "Xiao Bao, Cuckoo, are you afraid that Xiaobei and the others are in danger? Can't you not go? "
"Father, we can't not go. If it is really like what Cuckoo and I think, if we don't go, they will be more arrogant. They will think that both the Zhang Family and the Wang Family are afraid of them. They may even encourage some people to rebel.
I am not afraid of a rebellion. I am afraid that they will attack the surrounding areas in the early stages of the rebellion. Many people will die, and it will have a great impact on the local production and construction.
We have to go. If we go, we have to show our toughest side. This is the worst case scenario. Perhaps what Cuckoo and I are worried about won't happen. "
Zhang Xiaobao comforted his father. He got up and cut a few more slices of ham. Then, he put it on the pancake pan to make teppanyaki. He pressed the garlic and sprinkled the vinegar. The aroma immediately wafted up.
"Father, try this. It is authentic and good ham." Zhang Xiaobao diverted his father's attention so that he would not worry.
Zhang Zhong drank another glass of wine and sighed. "Okay, let's eat. Let Xiaobei and the others send a message back every half a day. If they think that someone will cause harm to them, arrest them first. Let the arrested person explain. If they can't explain clearly, bring them back.
This ham tastes really good. It's just that it is not easy to make. It takes too long to make. Ordinary people can't eat it. Xiao Bao, Cuckoo, don't worry. They won't rebel. When the people's lives are better, who will rebel? "
Zhang Zhong, in turn, comforted his son and daughter-in-law.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan nodded at the same time.
She refilled her father-in-law's glass. In order to change the topic, Wang Juan said to Zhang Xiaobao, "Xiao Bao, do you think we should make some ham sausages?"
"That depends on what's inside. If there's only normal seasoning and the outside of the sausage, then the inside is filled with ham and a small amount of starch. Add more salt, and it's fine to make it. If there's all kinds of glue, it's fine to not make it.
I hate to eat some ham sausages the most. They don't even have the sausage skin, so they use other things to replace it. According to the amount of sausages, we have to weigh them and calculate the cost. It's not even as expensive as normal meat.
Is that for people to eat? I don't even eat dogs of good breeds. It's fried or roasted. It's disgusting to smell. For people like me who don't have a good appetite, I vomit every time I eat it. "
Zhang Xiaobao began to feel uncomfortable as he spoke. The taste in his memory was unforgettable.
Wang Juan nodded. "I don't eat it either. Let's make it according to the instant noodles in our inner courtyard. Use enough ingredients. Whoever dares to cheat will be dealt with first and be charged with endangering public safety. Is that okay?"
"How can there be such a crime now? It's better to say that it's premeditated murder. "Zhang Xiaobao laughed.
Zhang Zhong didn't understand what the two of them were talking about. The only thing he understood was the sausage. He took a sip of wine and said, "That's because the two of you didn't exist. When I was young, my family was poor. Unlike your mother, they weren't ordinary. When I was young, my family bought some meat back. If the price was cheap, they would buy pig intestines.
At that time, we didn't come up with so many ways to make sausage like you. Most people didn't eat it because it was too smelly. No matter how you washed it, it would still smell.
Our family had to eat it. We were poor, so we saved all our money. When I grew up, I went to Beijing and met your mother. Your mother brought things to our house. That's how we pooled our money together and made Zhuangzi.
Otherwise, why would I be afraid of your mother? Your mother's talent is not inferior to your father's. She comes from a good family. I'm satisfied that she can live with your father, not to mention that there's still the two of you. "
Zhang Zhong began to teach his son and daughter-in-law a lesson about remembering the bitterness and thinking of the sweetness.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan couldn't help but tremble. Although they had never heard their father talk about it before, the two of them had experienced many things. Wang Juan understood very well. She always listened and understood Zhang Xiaobao even more.
In the past, no matter how bitter her father-in-law and her family were, could it be more bitter than Xiao Bao? However, Xiao Bao never changed his love for his children until the last moment of his life.
Therefore, Wang Juan really wanted to tell her father-in-law about Xiao Bao's past. It was a magnificent scene that couldn't be described as the ups and downs of a sea of people.
However, she couldn't say it out loud. She could only "patiently" listen with Xiao Bao.
Zhang Zhong wasn't clear about his son and daughter-in-law's past. He only knew that the two children were little immortals who were bestowed by the heavens to their two families. Counting up from the family tree, there were eight generations. They had to do countless good deeds.
Therefore, he was still immersed in his memories. "At that time … To be honest, Xiao Bao, don't be unhappy. You're capable and the food you make is delicious. However, the best food I've ever eaten wasn't made by you.
When I was seven years old, my mother made me a rice sausage during the New Year. She washed the intestines clean and filled it with rice and rice soup. There were also pieces of oil, which was the leftovers after refining the lard. She added some salt.
After it was done, it was usually steamed. However, my father said that it wasn't easy for a child to eat it once. He used wood shavings to smoke it until the intestine was cooked.
Even now, I still remember the taste. It was so fragrant. I asked my mother to cut it into thin slices. One slice could be eaten for half a day. After taking a bite, I kept chewing it in my mouth.
Therefore, you've also realized that I made this kind of food for you every year. No matter how much seasoning Xiao Bao made, I didn't use it.
When I first found out that the food you made was delicious, I was worried that you wouldn't want to eat the intestines I made. Later on, when I saw that you enjoyed it so much, I was still very puzzled.
When you were a year older, through my observation of the food you eat, I learned that sometimes you have high requirements for the food you eat. Sometimes, you want the best. Sometimes, you have very low requirements. You two can eat a complete bowl of corn and a little salted vegetables. Pour the wine. "
Zhang Zhong drank the wine as he spoke. He pushed the cup forward. Wang Juan immediately filled it up. She also poured a cup for Zhang Xiaobao and gave him a look.
Zhang Xiaobao understood that Wang Juan wanted him to drink with his father. Even if he drank too much, he wanted his father to relax. As for his father's words, he would pick the good ones to remember and forget the bad ones.
Since they were drinking wine, he didn't stop them. He raised his cup and said, "Father, Cuckoo and I have already enjoyed wealth. You see what Cuckoo and I make. No matter what ingredients we bring, we know the best way to cook them.
But we also know the meaning of life. Just like the rice intestines you mentioned just now, it's delicious because it was made by my grandmother. It contains more than just taste. In this world, no matter how good the chef's skills are, even I can't make the taste of breast milk.
Cuckoo and I don't care about suffering. At least it's better than starving. When you mentioned it today, I suddenly had an idea. Shouldn't we make something that makes people reminisce? It doesn't need to taste good, it just needs to be done with the heart.
In some people's eyes, the most vulgar and vulgar things are the real elegance. I always feel that the pronunciation of the local accent is more intimate than the pronunciation of the Chinese character in Chinese. Although Cuckoo and I know many languages, we usually speak the dialect of Sanshui County. "" Good boy, good boy.
"Good son, do it. That's right, do it. Father supports you. Go and do it. Make the simplest things and then sell them. Sell them. Don't sell them at an expensive price. Our family doesn't lack money. Hehe, Xiaobao, why are you so awesome?
You know how to make money for the family since you were young. And Cuckoo, father's good daughter-in-law. She's just like your mother. Hmm … she's even better than your mother. Your mother is indeed from a big family. Cuckoo, father, doesn't look so noble?
And you, when you smile, you're different from other children. Other children smile foolishly, but you're that kind of … what was it again? "
Zhang Zhong drank a little too much, so the smile on his face was also more.
"Smile." Zhang Xiaobao reminded.
"Yes, smile. Cheers. Cuckoo, pour the wine." Zhang Zhong ordered Wang Juan without holding back. Others might be afraid of Demoness Cuckoo, but he wasn't. In his eyes, Wang Juan was still that little brat.
Wang Juan liked this the most. She immediately filled the wine and glared at Jiang Cen, who came over, and asked, "Lord Jiang, is there something you need?"
Jiang Cen also drank a lot of wine, and it was white wine. He drank it with Ancestor Chi De. He promised Ancestor Chi De that the Sitong Temple would cultivate new good seeds for Tubo, such as corn. Then, he drank it.
After drinking two bowls, he was confused and ran over to get some scallions to dip in sauce. After drinking white wine, there was no taste in his mouth. If he wanted something stimulating, cucumber and Liangpi would do.
However, Wang Juan wasn't happy. Her husband and father-in-law were drinking, why did an outsider come over?
Jiang Cen wasn't drunk and knew what was going on. He picked up the wine cup in front of Zhang Zhong and drank it in one gulp, "I want some sauce and scallions. Do you have cucumber?"
"Son, cucumber, sauce and scallions are here." Zhang Zhong was drunk, but he wasn't drunk. Seeing that there were no cucumbers on the small table, he said to Zhang Xiaobao.
Wang Juan ordered the people beside her, "Men, go and serve them. Prepare the dishes and the hangover soup."
Jiang Cen went back happily. Before he left, he said to Zhang Zhong, "Lord Zhang, you are blessed. Look at your daughter-in-law, she didn't take care of Xiao Bao."
"Of course, let's, let's drink another cup." Zhang Zhong pulled Jiang Cen to drink another cup. He had been drinking wine the whole time. Jiang Cen mixed it with white wine first. After drinking a cup of wine, his body swayed and he left with a smile.
"Son, why don't you drink with Lord Jiang? It's okay, I know he can drink more than me. You see, he is drunk now. If he drinks more, he will still be drunk. Unlike me, your father, I will be drunk in a while. When the time comes, you and Cuckoo will serve me. "
Zhang Zhong knew his own alcohol tolerance, so he spoke first.
Zhang Xiaobao had a high alcohol tolerance. Not to mention a few cups of wine, even a few cups of white wine would be fine. After hearing his father's words, he nodded vigorously, "Father, you don't have to worry about drinking too much. You drink. Mother is not here, and Grandpa and Grandma are out playing. No one will say anything about you. Let's drink."
"Okay, let's drink." Under normal circumstances, Zhang Zhong rarely drank outside. Even if he drank, he did not drink much. Recently, he had not been able to see his family. Now that he finally saw his son and daughter-in-law, the pressure in his heart was reduced a lot.
Moreover, because he was beside his son, he did not care. If he drank too much, his son and daughter-in-law would take care of him. He picked up the wine and drank.
After drinking, he asked his son, "Where were we just now?"
"We were talking about the rice sausage you ate when you were young." Zhang Xiaobao still had to remind him.
"Yes, rice sausages. It's good stuff. You have to sell it. As a brand, I understand now. Some rich people don't care about how good the food is, but how comfortable it is to eat. Even if you give them some cucumber strips or garlic, they will be willing to spend money if they are happy eating it.
I have observed a lot of people who suddenly become rich. They are afraid that others will look down on them and say that they have no money. Therefore, when they order outside, they will order the most expensive dishes. In the end, even if they are cheated, they will not dare to say anything. They are afraid of losing face.
After all, they are treating others to a meal. How can they lose face? Tell me, son. Something like this happened in Savant's Restaurant. The price was clearly written on the menu, and they came to eat.
You said that you should just order according to the menu. No, the Full Rain sold on the menu is 12 abalone. It means 12 abalone. The price is not cheap. One abalone costs 10 strings of cash. In the end, the person who was treated by him casually asked about the price. "
Zhang Zhong was a little sleepy. He forced himself to stay awake and said.
Zhang Xiaobao could not tell if his father could fall asleep at any time. He asked the servants to prepare first. If his father drank too much later, he would have to be carried out. He would also have to be fed soup to protect his stomach.
Then, he asked, "Father, what did he say?"
"What else could it be? That person said that he heard that there are bigger abalones. In the end, this person wants to save face and insisted on getting 6 abalones from Savant's Restaurant.
That is Savant's Restaurant. Even if you want 1 abalone, as long as you pre-order in advance and can afford it, you will be able to find it.
In the end, when the dishes were served and he paid, he was stunned. The dishes on the table cost more than 1,000 strings of cash. The things he asked for are expensive. At Savant's Restaurant, you can spend 10,000 strings of cash and still get something of value. Sigh. "
Zhang Zhong paused when he said this.
Before Zhang Xiaobao could continue, he continued, "For our family's business, it is natural for us to earn a lot of money. We use enough ingredients and have a good reputation. However, there are some places that do not use good ingredients and still cost a lot of money. Especially …"
"Especially tourist attractions, right?" Zhang Xiaobao finally knew what his father wanted to say.
"Yes, that's right. What do you think we should do?" After Zhang Zhong said this, he leaned on the table and fell asleep. He did not vomit or make a fuss.
Zhang Xiaobao drank the wine in his cup and looked at Wang Juan in shock. Wang Juan was also stunned. She asked, "Something happened so soon? How long has the tourism industry started? Where is it? "
"I don't know. It doesn't seem to be in Beijing. I have been watching. Xiaobei and the others are also in Beijing. Who dares to play this game in Beijing?" Zhang Xiaobao was also confused.
After pondering for a while, Zhang Xiaobao filled the wine and brought it to Jiang Cen. He interrupted the conversation between Jiang Cen and Princess Jincheng and asked,
"Lord Jiang, I'd like to ask you something. Do you know which part of the Great Tang is the worst place to travel? Is it the place where people get cheated? "
Jiang Cen was still bragging about the seeds of the Sinongsi and was very unhappy to be interrupted. He turned his head and saw that it was Zhang Xiaobao. He became sober again.
He rubbed his face vigorously with his hands and said, "Yes, there really is. The people sent by the Si Agriculture Temple to that place replied to me. They said that Jiangzhou was originally very close to Shuzhou, and there was also an iron chain bridge that you guys built there.
Then they collected money. There were all kinds of ways to collect money. Crossing the bridge required money. Getting off the bridge required people to pull the cart. If you did not take the cart, you were not allowed to take that road. The other roads were very difficult to travel. If you took the cart, it would be expensive.
Your family also wants to open a tourism place there? No, your family has a place in Shuzhou. If your family opens a business there, it will be difficult for others to do it. "
Jiang Cen was confused. After talking to Zhang Xiaobao, he raised his cup to Zu Zan, Chi De. "Just now we were talking about the planting of corn, right? Now let's talk about potatoes. Potatoes are delicious. You can fry them or stew them. Even if you roast them, there is another benefit. Listen to me … "
Zhang Xiaobao was no longer in the mood to see how drunk Zu Zan and Jiang Cen were.
He glanced at Li Longji who was sitting next to him. Li Longji didn't seem to care who drank too much. His expression was indifferent and he occasionally added a few words.
Seeing Zhang Xiaobao looking over, he asked, "Xiao Bao, have you found the problem?"
"Yes, I want to know who is behind Jiangzhou. It gives me the feeling that everything is for money. This won't do. The local government seems to have been kidnapped by a force.
You have to send an order to Xiaobei and the others. That is to capture and kill people at will. Because there is someone there who is embezzling the revenue of Tang Dynasty through various means. It is just that the means are very subtle.
Even I didn't discover it directly. If we don't control it, it will cause a lot of harm. This person is definitely not ordinary. He is much stronger than the people from Tibet and Japan. "
Zhang Xiaobao didn't care if this fee was high or that place was expensive. What he cared about was why so many things pointed to one place in the end.
Hearing Zhang Xiaobao's solemn words, Li Longji also became serious. He asked, "Why, Xiao Bao, are you worried that you can't deal with it?"
"What do I have to worry about? It is easy to deal with the people behind this. I am afraid that by the time I make a move, they will have caused too much harm to that place. Even if I catch them all, it won't be able to make up for the loss of the people. Do I have to ask the imperial court to pay for it? "
Zhang Xiaobao was very angry. The problem he encountered was not big nor small. If he took care of it, it would affect his energy. If he didn't, the other party would slowly form a force.
From the current situation, the other party already had a certain foundation. It was just that he didn't know what level it had reached. If he didn't take action now, when the other party continued to grow, it would be painful for him to take action.
Li Longji saw that Zhang Xiaobao's words were serious. He thought for a while and said, "I will listen to you this time. Pass down my order. Tang Dynasty's nine-man patrol team will investigate the situation in Jiangzhou. If there is a need, they will have full authority to deal with it. Kill first and report later.
Do not investigate. "After the order was passed down, Zhang Xiaobao heaved a sigh of relief. He greeted the others and returned to the place just now. Looking at his father who was sleeping, he instructed the people around him," Bring a cushion over and put my father on it. Carry him to a quiet place. Don't wake him up. "
"Xiao Bao, who do you think it is? Which faction is it? The local officials give me the feeling that they are very obedient. "Wang Juan waited for Zhang Zhong to be carried away and asked.
"I hope it is not a religious faction. That is the hardest to get rid of. Humans are always easily deceived." Zhang Xiaobao said worriedly.
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