These few people in the Nan Study Room are all smart people, and they know very well that it is said that the Crown Prince of Yan is inviting his colleagues to a banquet, but in fact the real person hosting the banquet is Wei Guogong Xu Huizu.
Because of Zhu Gaochi's invitation, others may not go back. Firstly, to avoid suspicion, and secondly, they don't need to betray his face as the heir apparent. But Xu Huizu made a difference when he opened his mouth and told everyone clearly that this is my nephew, please give him some face.
, don’t be so exclusive in the future.
The King of Yan does not need to give him face, but the Duke of Wei must give him face.
Dongfenglou is just outside Zhengyangmen. It takes the name of Xiaolou from the east wind last night and serves authentic Anhui cuisine.
Xu Huizu had always been low-key and unassuming, and it was rare for him to do a favor for his nephew. Zhu Gaochi was even more sophisticated and ordered the Hui Cuisine Restaurant.
The origin of Hui cuisine is in the late Song Dynasty, and its birthplace is Huizhou, a prosperous place in southern Anhui. Fengyang, the hometown of Lao Zhu's family, is in northern Anhui. However, after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, both places fell under Zhili.
So in a broad sense, Anhui cuisine can also be regarded as Lao Zhu’s hometown cuisine.
Zhu Gaochi was telling everyone in the South Study Room that although I am a newcomer and a junior, I am not as well-established as you. But I am a member of the old Zhu family after all. I can be a little angry about small things. It can be done later if it is a big matter.
, let me see who dares to make me angry.
As soon as it got dark, Zhu Gaochi occupied the entire third floor of Dongfeng Building.
The ministers of the Southern Study Room came out of the palace, changed into their casual clothes and came quietly.
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"Anhui cuisine flourished in the Southern Song Dynasty. Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty once asked the scholar Wang Zao what it tasted like. Scholar Wang quoted a poem and said, "It's an oxtail civet in the snow, and a horseshoe turtle in the sand."
Everyone had almost arrived, but the atmosphere in the private room was slightly silent. Therefore, in order to calm the atmosphere, the talented scholar Xie Jin smiled and said, "Hui cuisine is a southern cuisine, but it is different from other southern dishes in that they have a sweet taste.
But it’s salty and fresh. Especially since the ingredients are mostly delicacies from the mountains and wild game, the word “fresh” comes out the most! We all have eaten it by mouth today!”
Hearing this, everyone had a slight smile on their faces.
Zhang Yan said with a smile, "Xie Xie is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and he is also very proficient in food."
Xie Jin smiled and said, "Thank you, sir. I am not good at business, but these heretics know better than anyone else!"
"Bachelor Xie is too modest!" Everyone around them laughed, but they secretly said in their hearts, "Little fox!"
Although Zhu Gaochi was smiling from the sidelines, he was observing these people in his heart and analyzing them secretly.
"Xie Jin has positioned himself very well. In terms of power in his hands, he cannot compare with others. In terms of official position, his rank is slightly lower, and in terms of qualifications, he is still shallow. Therefore, in Nan Study, he follows the trend and is impartial.
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"Even if they are not the ministers of the Southern Study Room, Zhang Yanhou Yong Rujun and others are still the leaders of the six departments. These people are in charge of the three departments of Lihubing, and most of them are resolute and resolute people. In addition, there is Bao Zhao who will fall out at any time."
"My uncle is a mature and prudent person who doesn't speak easily. Cao Guogong Li Jinglong probably made up the numbers, so how can I gain a foothold in the future?"
"The Emperor has appointed me to join the Nan Study Room, and I'm afraid I won't be able to just follow the crowd and live my life. I also have to make some achievements, so I won't have to conflict with these people?"
Just as I was thinking to myself, a burst of hearty laughter suddenly came from outside the door.
"Hahaha!" Li Jinglong strode in from the outside, shook his shoulders, and his cloak was taken by his entourage. He cupped his fists and smiled, "I'm sorry, everyone, I'm late! Sorry!"
"If you want to apologize, you must also apologize to His Royal Highness, he is the boss!" Bao Zhao teased at the side.
"Gong Cao Guo will have two more drinks later!" Zhu Gaochi also laughed.
Li Jinglong sat down next to Zhu Gaochi, "It stands to reason that His Highness is treating guests, and the subordinates should arrive early, but who knew that the envoy from Wala was so difficult to deal with." After saying that, he turned to everyone and smiled, "You haven't seen me.
When I went to settle him in the afternoon, the guy was just like...a country bumpkin who came to the city and everything he saw was new. Along the way, even the candy seller, he wanted to sell two candies to try!"
"Hahaha!" Everyone laughed.
But at the same time, they all cursed in their hearts, "You old fox!"
What Li Jinglong said is definitely about art.
First of all, he verbally addressed Zhu Gaochi as a lower official to show respect. He made it clear to Zhu Gaochi and Wei Guogong Xu Huizu that I would not be able to find fault with him in the future.
When speaking to others using the word "I", it is to show closeness to others, and everyone is one of our own.
"Is everyone here?" Li Jinglong asked when he saw that there were only dried fruits and snacks on the table, and no food was served.
"Wait a minute, there's another one!" Zhu Gaochi said with a smile.
"Who is it?" Li Jinglong was stunned.
"Walking to the south study room, Mr. Xin hasn't arrived yet!" Zhu Gaochi smiled slightly.
Xin Yande?
Li Jinglong was startled.
Everyone present here is the counselor and minister of the South Study Room. Logically speaking, Xin Yande, an errand boy, is not qualified to sit here, but Zhu Gaochi still invited him and waited with everyone.
"Know how to be a good person!" Li Jinglong thought to himself.
It is Zhu Gaochi's business to invite or not, but since everyone has invited Xin Yande, it is suspected of looking down on others. So if Zhu Gaochi invites, it is Xin Yande's business to come or not. But Zhu Gaochi is here with his people.
etc., which also gave Xin Yande great face.
At this moment, Ru Yu, who was leaning against the window, smiled and said, "Here we come!"
Everyone looked out the window, and among the crowds of people on the long street, Xin Yande came here reluctantly, wearing a not-so-old jacket and holding a paper bag in his hand, as if someone owed him money.
Not long after, Xin Yande went to the private room on the third floor.
Zhu Gaochi actually stood up on his own initiative, "Why is it so late, Mr. Xin?"
The prince of the feudal lord unexpectedly took the initiative to greet him. Even though Xin Yande didn't recognize his relatives, he was still a little embarrassed.
Holding the paper bag in his hand, "I just picked something on the road, so I was delayed for a while!" He said, "I have kept you all waiting for a long time!"
"This is?" Zhu Gaochi looked at the paper bag.
"According to the custom of Xiaguan's hometown, there is no reason to come empty-handed! Xiaguan's salary is meager and he has nothing to offer, so he picked up half a catty of tea and half a catty of brown sugar!" Xin Yande said, offering it with both hands, "It's not respectful!"
"How dare you!" Zhu Gaochi hurriedly took it with both hands solemnly, carefully handed it over to his entourage, and pulled out the chair with his own hands, "Please!"
Xin Yande cupped his hands and sat down next to Li Jinglong with an expressionless face.
When everyone had arrived, Zhu Gaochi turned around and said to the outside, "Let's serve the food!" He then ordered, "I want you to prepare three extra tables and send them to the palace as soon as possible!"
Li Jinglong was puzzled, "Is it for the emperor?"
"No!" Zhu Gaochi said with a smile, "It's for other clerks in the south study room and the guards' office!"
"Know how to be a good person!"
Li Jinglong praised in his heart.
The Nan Study Room has been established for so long, and no one usually pays attention to the grassroots civil servants. With Zhu Gaochi doing such a good job, those people still don't appreciate his kindness?
As for the guards at the guard office, they would never look up before seeing each other from now on, and this hand invisibly shortened the distance.
"I know how to be an official!" Li Jinglong praised in his heart again.
At the same time, he was a little more wary of Zhu Gaochi.
He is also a person who knows how to be a good person and an official, so he is inevitably a little more vigilant when dealing with similar people.
Because he knows what kind of true face is hidden under this seemingly all-encompassing mask.
"What kind of wine are you drinking?" Zhu Gaochi smiled again, "Jinling bottle wine, Shandong Qiulubai wine? Or Huai'an mung bean wine?"
Hou Yong smiled and said, "I'll wait for the guests to do whatever the host wants!"
"I'd better listen to you adults!" Zhu Gaochi smiled and turned to look at Li Jinglong, "Mr. Cao Guo, I heard that you are an expert in winemaking. What do you want to choose?"
Li Jinglong thought about it, "The wine in the restaurant is not good. It's rare that all the adults are here today..." After saying that, he turned to the outside and shouted, "Come here!"
"The villain is here!"
"Go back to your house and bring ten altars of thirty-year-old Shaoxing wine!" Li Jinglong said with a smile to everyone, "Thirty-year-old wine is rare on the market. Although spring has begun, the weather is still cold.
Boil rice wine and drink it, it’s refreshing but doesn’t warm you up!”
"Just listen to Duke Cao Guo!" Everyone laughed.
Only Xin Yande said firmly, "It is said that Cao Guogong is as wealthy as his country, and it is true. A jar of thirty-year-old Shaoxing yellow wine is hard to find on the market. I heard that a jar costs at least three silver coins, and demand exceeds supply.
.And once Cao Guogong makes a move, he will receive the salary of a lower official for more than half a year."