"The so-called braised pork is actually pork?" Li Shimin frowned slightly as he looked at the red and oily braised pork on the plate.
In the Tang Dynasty, even meat was graded into three, six or nine.
Princes and nobles like them usually only eat beef.
However, due to the war in the late Sui Dynasty and the decline of people's livelihood, Li Shimin strictly prohibited anyone in the Tang Dynasty from eating beef.
Therefore, these nobles usually eat mutton.
Pork is born with a disgusting smell that makes it difficult to swallow.
People with a little bit of money would not even think about eating pork.
Li Shimin was very surprised by the large bowl of pork in front of him.
"Shopkeeper, don't you think it's disrespectful to let us swallow such cheap meat?" Changsun Wuji saw Li Shimin frowning and immediately took over the conversation.
He was quite dissatisfied with Zhao Chen in his words.
What are their identities, and how come they eat pork that ordinary people don’t eat?
Although the meat smells pretty good, who knows if it's because of the spices.
It smells delicious, but maybe it tastes very disgusting.
"Old Zhang, don't be ridiculous, this braised pork is much more delicious than the beef you eat!"
"Later, please don't lick the plate in front of me." Zhao Chen smiled lightly.
Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji.
Eating beef is a grave sin.
"Shopkeeper, please stop talking nonsense. His Majesty the Emperor has strictly ordered the consumption of beef. I have never eaten beef before!" Changsun Wuji said quickly.
On the surface, it seemed that he was talking to Zhao Chen, but in fact, he was arguing with Li Shimin.
Zhao Chen didn't care about the change in Changsun Wuji's expression, but picked up the chopsticks and added a piece of braised pork.
When the chopsticks are used hard, the fat in the braised pork drips onto the plate.
Coupled with the rich smell of meat, it aroused countless gluttons in the two of them.
"Smells!" Zhao Chen chewed slowly for a while, swallowed, and said one word.
"Uncle Fu, your skills are getting better and better!" Zhao Chen said to Uncle Fu.
"It's all thanks to Master's teachings. I never thought before that pork, which everyone hates, would become so delicious in Master's hands!"
"Compared to mutton that smells of mutton or beef that is hard and woody, it really tastes much better!" Fu Bo said with a smile.
The eyes he looked at Zhao Chen were full of reverence.
After listening to what Uncle Fu said, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji couldn't help but look at each other.
It was just their first meeting with Zhao Chen.
There was absolutely no need for Zhao Chen to team up with his old slave to deceive the two of them.
But, is this meat really delicious?
Li Shimin swallowed his saliva carefully, fearing that Zhao Chen would notice something strange about him.
This meat is so delicious, especially at noon when I'm already hungry.
"Gu——" Changsun Wuji's stomach suddenly growled, as if in protest.
Changsun Wuji felt embarrassed.
He had a big appetite, so he accompanied Li Shimin incognito for the whole morning, and his chest was already pressed against his back.
Now that I have this richly fragrant braised pork in front of me, it is simply a living hell.
"Lao Zhang, since you are hungry, you should try the braised pork that my little brother recommends!" Li Shimin changed his mind and said.
He also wanted to know whether the braised pork was as delicious as Zhao Chen said.
Changsun Wuji's stomach just happened to be growling, which was really a perfect excuse.
Changsun Wuji's face twitched, knowing that Li Shimin wanted to test the waters with him.
But now I am also hungry, and I have an order from the emperor.
Changsun Wuji no longer cared about whether it tasted good or not.
At least, the braised pork is quite fragrant.
"Then I'll have a taste first." Thinking of what he said before, Changsun Wuji smiled awkwardly.
Picked up the chopsticks and picked up a small piece of braised pork.
If such a small piece doesn't taste good, you can spit it out in time without making your stomach feel uncomfortable.
When Zhao Chen saw Changsun Wuji looking like this, he naturally understood his little thoughts and didn't criticize them.
Waiting for Zhang Sun Wuji to pick up a small piece of braised pork.
Zhao Chen used a spoon to scoop out a small spoonful of gravy and poured it on the white rice in the bowl.
The slightly sweet gravy, paired with white rice, is simply not too enjoyable.
At Li Shimin's signal, Changsun Wuji slowly dropped a small piece of braised pork on his chopsticks into his mouth.
A strong meaty aroma instantly filled the nose.
One bite and juices splashed everywhere.
"It's delicious, it's so delicious!" Changsun Wuji's whole body lit up after eating a piece of braised pork.
The chopsticks in his hands were stretched forward again.
But he immediately shrank back.
Li Shimin hasn't eaten yet, so it would be inappropriate for him to put down his chopsticks again.
Looking at the red-oiled braised pork on the plate, Changsun Wuji swallowed hard.
This braised pork is a thousand times more delicious than any mutton or beef he has ever eaten.
Tender and crispy, it is simply the best in the world.
"Then let's have a try too," Li Shimin saw Chang Sun Wuji retracting his chopsticks in embarrassment, so he couldn't help but pick up his chopsticks and reach for the braised pork on the plate.
Changsun Wuji had a very finicky mouth, and he couldn't get enough of ordinary food, let alone things like pork.
But Li Shimin clearly saw that Changsun Wuji wanted to extend his chopsticks again, which was enough to explain everything.
Li Shimin picked up a piece of braised pork and smelled it carefully.
Fortunately, there is only a fragrance that fills my nose.
Put it in your mouth, it will be full of sweetness and softness, it is the best in the world.
"call--"
Li Shimin breathed out gently.
He picked up the bowl and picked up another piece of braised pork without saying anything.
Next to him, Zhang Sun Wuji was not to be outdone. He picked up the braised pork with chopsticks and kept pulling at the rice in the bowl.
"Old man, please help me add some rice!" After a while, the bottom of the bowl of rice was gone.
Li Shimin put the bowl on the table and said to Uncle Fu.
"Okay, sir, wait a moment!"
"Old man, please help me... No, I'll go by myself and find a bigger bowl!" Changsun Wuji thought for a while and felt that it would be safer to serve the meal himself.
Change to a larger bowl. If you don’t eat enough today, you will definitely not leave the table.
"Sir, please come with me!" Uncle Fu said with a smile.
He only learned 10% of his master's cooking skills, but he already made these two people want to swallow their tongues.
Changsun Wuji changed to a bowl as big as a basin, filled it with rice, and occupied one side of the table.
When Li Shimin saw him being so shameless, he was so angry that he lightly kicked him under the table.
Changsun Wuwu seemed not to notice, only looking at the rice in the bowl and the braised pork on the plate.
His face was already red and his mouth was full of oil.
"belch--"
Not long after, Changsun Wuji let out a long belch.
He patted his big belly that even his robe could not cover, with a satisfied look on his face.
Li Shimin also looked comfortable, leaning against the pillar behind him and smacking his lips in an imageless manner.
"Old Li, does the braised pork taste good?" Zhao Chen said with a smile, holding a cup of herbal tea in his hand.?