Zhang Zhiyun shouted that he wanted to eat two pieces of fermented bean curd, but he did not take any out when he was eating the hotpot.
He poured some fermented bean curd soup and mixed it with chives, garlic paste, sesame paste, and vinegar as a dipping sauce.
The hotpot was a copper hotpot with a vertical chimney in the middle.
A large pile of dried shrimps, small crabs, oysters, large pieces of ginger, chopped green onions, and seaweed were put in the chicken soup to cook. White meat and pickled vegetables were added, and then the mutton was boiled.
"It's not easy to send pickled vegetables over at this time of the year. I also sent 500 bags. Li Yi is really capable. "
Zhang Zhiyun was not in a hurry to eat the meat. He wanted to wait for the food in the sea to taste better.
The pickled vegetables that Li Yi sent to the soldiers were packed in bags. He could not send them in a big vat.
The canvas bags were brushed with gum and filled with oil paper in the middle. The pickled vegetables were placed inside, sealed with water and shipped over.
He put some pickled vegetables in the enamel vat and stewed them with the meat. It was not greasy, and he felt comfortable after drinking the soup.
If there were conditions, it would be even better if he added a few pieces of ginger.
"If not, how can he command the officials?" Zhang Jiazhen explained from another angle.
"In the past, Yao Chong also commanded the officials." Zhang Zhiyun was not convinced. Which chancellor's words were not effective?
"Yao Chong entered the regiment. Song Jing, Su Yi, Zhang Jiuling, and Bi Goo. If Li Yi wants them to enter the regiment, they have to enter."
Zhang Jiazhen explained from another angle. Was the chancellor's power greater than Li Yi's?
Zhang Zhiyun: "… …"
He picked up a piece of mutton and boiled it in the pot. He quickly changed the position of his chopsticks, otherwise, he would not be able to boil the meat.
He ate it directly without any seasoning. There was salt, star anise, and pepper in the pot.
"Pickled vegetables are really good. It's not easy to preserve pickled vegetables until now."
Zhang Zhiyun drank the chicken soup in the pot. Because of the pickled vegetables, the chicken soup was not greasy, but refreshing.
Zhang Jiazhen quickly ate. He was also hungry. He drank tea just now.
He added a few more strips of sliced tofu and rinsed them while saying, "To Li Yi, preserving pickled vegetables for as long as he can is a small matter.
Tie Le surrendered and moved to the inner city to raise his family. His scheme was very big. The Khitan King Li Shihuo was left behind in Chang 'an by him. The King of the Xi Tribe was also there.
Through trade, the two kings have been in constant contact with our own tribes, so that our two armies have no worries about the east.
What did he say back then? He captured the Khitans and taught them knowledge. "
"Speaking of trading, isn't trading just trading? What was originally an item has become a means to suppress the two races. "
Zhang Zhiyun understood the situation. In the beginning, he had reservations, although no one asked for his opinion.
He felt that giving the Khitan and Xi tribes benefits would strengthen the two tribes, and they would no longer fear the Tang dynasty because of the death of the Tujue Mosu.
The actual situation was different from what he had imagined. The Khitans and the Xi people were happily cooperating with the Tang dynasty.
It was as if they would have an irreconcilable feud with anyone who tried to stop them from trading with the Li Family Zhuangzi.
What was going on? He could not understand.
His Hengye Army was close to the Khitans, and they had contact with each other. Occasionally, the Khitans would send things to his Hengye Army.
For example, hazelnuts and pine mushrooms. He would also send some things back, mainly canned food.
Next were salted duck eggs and salted goose eggs. They had to be salty. A big goose egg could be eaten for a few days.
If not, how would he dare to leave the Hengye Army and come to the Celestial Army?
As he spoke, he got up and went to the cupboard at the side to search for something and took out a jar of chili sauce.
"I only have that one jar. I forgot to eat it. No, I can't bear to eat it."
Zhang Jiazhen was not angry, only regretful. Why did she leave it there?
"Li Yi sends one box at a time, so how can there only be one jar? You have half a jar, so you can eat it anytime."
Zhang Zhiyun did not believe it. When he ate it just now, he felt that something was missing.
He recalled that he was missing chili sauce.
Even if the price of chili sauce was high, it would still be sent over. Zi Jiang would receive two jars every month. If he only ate it himself, he would not be able to finish it.
The jars would be given to his subordinates who performed well, or to soldiers who were sick or injured.
He did not sell any as he was afraid that Li Yi would be unhappy if he knew.
To be more precise, if the seller was found out and Li Yi stopped sending them, the others would cut them into pieces and cook them.
"Oh, right. I'm too busy with the war at the front line, so I can't remember." Zhang Jiazhen said shamelessly.
"This thing is precious. It's just that Li Yi does not send out seeds. Don't be reluctant. Write to him and ask for it. He will definitely give it to you."
Zhang Zhiyun did not think that chili sauce was difficult to obtain. Things that were planted with seeds were not valuable when they were released and planted together.
"If it were you, would you send out seeds? Li Yi hoped to earn money to support the Military forces of the Tang Dynasty.
He released carrots, which were beneficial to the people.
Would it kill him not to eat chili? It was said that he found someone to plant the indica rice from elsewhere. Why didn't he plant it himself?
A few years ago, the Northern Territory's cucumbers were produced by the royal family. It was not easy to give a few to the officials.
Li Yi took out the greenhouse method for the benefit of the people.
When you go back, remember to strengthen the security and training. If the Turks take the risk to attack and lose the place, we can't bear the responsibility. "
Zhang Jiazhen knew more than Zhang Zhiyun. He was a person who took the imperial examination, not the Jinshi or Ming Jing.
Zhang Zhiyun's expression was solemn. "Of course I will be careful. I have discussed it with the Khitans. If the Turks send out troops, the other side will help no matter who they attack.
We can either send out reinforcements or besiege Wei to save Zhao. We can't just watch them die. Otherwise, if the lips die, the teeth will feel cold. "
As he spoke, he used his chopsticks to scoop some chili sauce into his bowl.
"If you eat too much, your stomach will be uncomfortable." Zhang Jiazhen frowned. A third of the sauce was gone.
"It's okay. I will drink more soup and eat more meat." Zhang Zhiyun pushed the small jar to Zhang Jiazhen.
"Why don't you and I write a letter together? The wind in the Northern Territory is strong and it is still cold in summer. We need chili sauce urgently."
Zhang Jiazhen looked at the missing chili sauce and thought of an idea.
"Sure!" Zhang Zhiyun nodded without hesitation. Yes, the two of us are conflicted over a little chili sauce. Ask Li Yi for it.
"Come, try the meat here. It is the most tender." After reaching an agreement, Zhang Jiazhen became enthusiastic.
The soldiers outside who came with Zhang Zhiyun were also eating hotpot. However, it was not a copper hotpot with a chimney. It was just a pot with a fire underneath.
They took out things from their pockets, mainly mushrooms.
There were hazelnut mushrooms, pine mushrooms, and sticky mushrooms. Sticky mushrooms were not pine mushrooms.
However, when Li Yi was in the Northeast, people who knew how to eat would eat yellow mud mushrooms. They were fresher than pine mushrooms, which were red pine mushrooms.
The Khitans gave it to them, while the Hengye Army gave it to the Celestial Army.
When they hunted wild animals, they would use mushrooms from the grasslands to stew them or these mushrooms.
There were also pine nuts and hazelnuts from last year. This year's crop had not been harvested.
Everyone looked out for each other and would naturally share good things.
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