Chapter 138 Stop being a furniture store and make non-staple food!
"It seems that Shopkeeper Zhu is a little unwilling to be second to others!"
Wang Lun's expression changed slightly. He really didn't expect that Zhu Wen, who had been a bit cowardly just now, would have the courage to try it first.
"Brother Wang Xian, what are you talking about? One look at Shopkeeper Zhu's figure and you can tell that he is good at eating. In my opinion, it would be best for him to taste it first!"
Ma Yuan chuckled. As long as Wang Lun didn't get an advantage, Ma Yuan would be happy to see it.
"I...I am willing to try your Lordship's dishes. I wonder if Lord is willing?"
Nowadays, Zhu Wen has long lost the capital to oppose Zhu Han. Instead of seeking death, he might as well choose to support Zhu Han like the Ma family, or follow him.
"Of course! My dishes can be eaten by everyone, and customers will definitely feel that they are worth their money! The products produced by Zhu Han must be high-quality!"
Zhu Han smiled slightly and stretched out his hand to indicate to Zhu Wen that he could use the chopsticks.
In tonight's game, Zhu Han not only wanted to find a sales force, but also wanted to examine the market. After all, it is difficult for ordinary people to afford three hundred yuan a pound of fried locusts, even if they have it.
Most people are not willing to spend their spare money on such unsatisfactory snacks. From the beginning, Zhu Han has focused on the middle and high classes. His purpose is also to expand the market and make money. Only the middle and high classes can
Talent will be willing to spend a lot of money to buy this new product.
In addition, Zhu Han also wanted to support Zhu Wen. In Jing County today, Wang Lun controls some shops, land outside the city, and the sale of grain; the Ma family controls some shops, land outside the city, and COSCO
The Han family can only rest on its laurels, and people in the mansion are being laid off again and again. Soon, they will be reduced to a third-rate or even inferior family; the Li family controls the blacksmithing business in several nearby counties and the people in the city.
Some shops, but compared to the previous three, the Li family is more like the spies planted by the Taiping Sect in Jing County. They do not pay attention to the development of the family, but only work hard to build weapons for the Taiping Sect.
The decline of the Han family is doomed, and Zhu Han's iron-blooded methods are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In order to dispel the suspicion of local tycoons in other counties, Zhu Han finally decided to support the family's rise and let outsiders take a good look at how much benefits Zhu Han can get by following him.
, the current Zhu Han will not blindly hate the family, let alone give up the field he is good at for others.
Zhu Wen hesitated for a moment, then picked up a fried locust with his chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth with his eyes closed. It looked a bit like the wind rustling and the water was cold, and it seemed like a strong man would never return once he was gone.
Zhu Han almost couldn't help laughing.
As Zhu Wen kept chewing, after eating the first locust, his eyes suddenly opened wide, and then he picked up the second locust and stuffed it into his mouth. It took him longer to eat the second locust than the first one.
It took a lot less time, and then there were the third, fourth, and fifth. It was not until Zhu Wen ate the sixth fried locust that Wang Lun and Ma Yuan reacted.
"You brat, how dare you eat alone in front of me!"
After Ma Yuan cursed, he quickly picked up his chopsticks and ate the first locust. This time he didn't hesitate at all, he just closed his eyes and tasted the delicious food.
"That's right! Don't call me if you have something delicious to eat. Fortunately, I always think about you!"
Not to be outdone, Wang Lun ate the locusts.
"Delicious, definitely a rare delicacy, just like the adults said, it's fragrant, crispy and very delicious!"
After swallowing the locust, Ma Yuan picked up the wine bottle and drank it all in one gulp, then smashed it in his mouth and praised: "It's so delicious, it's best to drink it with wine!"
"Yes! It's numb, fragrant and crispy. Once you eat it, you can't stop eating it!"
Wang Lun stuffed locusts into his mouth and praised them full of praise.
"Is it really that delicious?"
Xi Zhicai was a little unbelieving. He thought that these three people were acting like this to please Zhu Han, but looking at Zhu Wen who was ready to grab it with his hands, it didn't look like they did it on purpose.
“If you’re hungry, just eat a few and try them!”
Zhu Han folded his hands and said with a smile.
"snort!"
Xi Zhicai swallowed and quickly turned his head to the side.
"If you don't eat it, it will be gone!"
Zhu Han nuzzled his lips towards the plate that was already missing most of it, and said teasingly.
"I really don't believe it. It's so delicious?"
Xi Zhicai finally couldn't hold it back and pinched a locust and put it in his mouth to taste. Then he joined in the fight for it.
This was the first time he had tasted such a unique taste. In fact, it was no wonder for him. The cooking methods of the Han Dynasty were either boiling, stir-frying, or steaming. Not to mention the single method, the taste was not that good. And Zhu Han’s recipe
To make the dish, first boil the locusts with their internal organs removed in water, then fry them until golden brown and set aside. After the ingredients are fried, mix them with the fried locusts. Finally, use Zuixian Brewing to enhance the flavor. It is so delicious.
A skilled chef, even the royal chef in the palace may not be able to make such delicious food.
Not long after, a large plate of fried locusts was divided among four people.
"Is it delicious?"
Zhu Han asked with a smile.
"Of course it is delicious. I have never eaten anything so delicious. I didn't expect that this pest could be served on the table and have such a taste. Master Zhu's craftsmanship is really extraordinary!"
Ma Yuan replied with a smile.
"Yes, the taste is really amazing. If it can be sold for takeout, it will definitely be no worse than your charcoal grilled fish!"
Wang Lun seemed to have guessed Zhu Han's plan, and said quickly: "If your Excellency is interested, I am willing to provide help to deal with this matter. You only need to inform me of the cooking ingredients. Then we will split it 50-50? How about it?"
"Hmph, I only need four or six!"
Ma Yuan raised his eyebrows and said.
"Thirty-seven is open. Your Excellency, you have 70%, and I only have 30%. I, the king, will recognize whether it will make a profit or a loss!"
Seeing that Ma Yuan wanted to intervene, Wang Lun gritted his teeth and gave up his interests again.
"Haha, this is not urgent!"
After seeing the eagerness of these two people, Zhu Han felt a little relieved. He originally thought that this dish would not be approved by them, but he did not expect that it was quite popular. For this reason, Wang Lun did not hesitate to give up a huge amount of food.
Zhu Han looked at Zhu Wen and asked with a smile: "Shopkeeper Zhu, what do you think?"
"It's delicious! But if you eat too much of this food, your mouth will be dry! I think the elderly won't eat too much. In addition, it is numb and fragrant, so it should be very popular among young people! And the fried locusts are cold.
It won't change the taste, it tastes better at this time. I have a good suggestion. Sir, you can seal the prepared fried locusts in a clay pot and sell them to the outside world. There is really no need to only sell them in the county town!
"
Zhu Wen was experienced. After eating so much, he saw several advantages of fried locusts and quickly told Zhu Han.
"Ha ha...."
Zhu Han laughed when he heard this. He turned to look at Xi Zhicai and said with a smile: "Zhicai, what do you think?"
“I also agree with Shopkeeper Zhu’s opinion!”
Xi Zhicai rolled his eyes and nodded.
"Yes, what you said, Shopkeeper Zhu, is absolutely correct! The fried locusts can be eaten hot or cold! But when it comes to taste, it's better to eat them hot! Besides, before that, the locusts have been fried in oil.
After frying, the moisture in the body is basically gone. As long as the sealing method is good, it can be eaten within a month or two at least!"
Zhu Han smiled and expressed his plan, "I originally planned to sell it to the outside world and introduce it to the market as a non-staple food!"
"Sir, what is non-staple food?"
Zhu Wen asked doubtfully.
"You have all tasted it. Although this food is delicious, it doesn't fill you up! Is that right?"
Zhu Han asked with a smile.
After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
"As the name suggests, the meaning of non-staple food is literal. It is not a staple food. We eat at roughly the same time every day. At that time, what we eat is staple food, which is food that can keep us full. What else? For example, pastries.
! These fried locusts! Fruits! These things you eat in your spare time can be used as supplementary food! "
Zhu Han explained to Zhu Wen in detail: "Of course, it doesn't mean that they can't be served on the dinner table. It's not bad if you have to treat it as a dish! Besides, it is a dish in itself. As for the non-staple food I am talking about, it is
This kind of food is derived from food that cannot be used as a staple food! Just like this fried locust, we can call it a dish after frying it and serving it on the table, but if we go through other processing, such as
Sealing and preserving in clay pots increases its cost in disguise, so the price of non-staple food is often not too low! And the people who can consume them will only be rich people!"
"Your Majesty is right!"
Ma Yuan took the lead and said: "If this thing is to be sold to the outside world, my Ma family's fleet will definitely be indispensable! How about this, the Ma family is willing to transport these fried locusts, sir, which county do you want to buy them from, my Ma family's fleet will be there for you.
Sir, which county are you sending to? What do you think, sir?"
"The Ma family's fleet is willing to transport, so I am naturally happy from the bottom of my heart! However, I also opened a bodyguard agency not long ago, and Pei Yuanshao is worried that he will not be able to find a job. The Ma family has a big business, so why not just make a small profit?
How about giving it to them?"
Zhu Han refused calmly.
"Since you have said so, sir! Then my Ma family will not get involved in this matter!"
After Ma Yuan heard this, the flesh on his face trembled involuntarily. It was obvious that he was in great pain. But Zhu Han had said so, so what could he do? He had to pretend to be a good person and promise not to get involved in this matter.
"My lord, if you want to make fried locusts, you must need a lot of locusts, right? I am willing to travel to other counties for you to buy locusts! How about that?"
Wang Lun said nervously.
"Well, Master Wang doesn't need to worry about this! Now the news that I bought locusts through the county government has spread, and there are countless people from outside the country who come to sell the insects every day! Let's cooperate next time when there is a chance!"
This business deal is all about integrity. Wang Lun and Ma Yuan didn't even think about using chopsticks just now. They obviously didn't trust Zhu Han. Now they have tasted the benefits and want to get involved. How can there be such a good thing in the world?
If Zhu Han agreed to the two of them, what would happen to Zhu Wen who was the first to taste it? Furthermore, Zhu Han had intended to support Zhu Wen, so how could he let the two of them get involved.
"Oh, what a pity! Master Zhu, if you have any good business in the future, you must think of my Wang family!"
Wang Lun regretted his hesitation just now and gained Zhu Wen's advantage in vain.
Ma Yuan also had an ugly face, but compared to Wang Lun, he was much more open-minded.
"Shopkeeper Zhu, my Agarwood Pavilion is bound to sweep the entire Jizhou! No matter which county you are in from now on, we will become competitors! Shopkeeper Zhu, you should know something about the strength of my Agarwood Pavilion, right?"
Zhu Han looked at Zhu Wen with a smile and said with a smile.
"Alas, Wanmuzhai was passed down from the elders in the family, so it cannot be cut off in my hands! I know your Lord's reminder, but this..."
Zhu Wen was a little embarrassed. He was sweating profusely while sitting there. He knew what Zhu Han meant, but just like what he said, he did not dare to give up the family business passed down from his ancestors so easily in his own hands.
ah.
"Before dinner, I said that I would give you some compensation! In addition, when I first established Chenxiang Pavilion, it was you, shopkeeper Zhu, who acted generously, and Chenxiang Pavilion was able to open smoothly. This kindness will always be remembered by me.
Heart! How about this, I can show you a way out, Shopkeeper Zhu?"
Zhu Han didn't want to have too much of a quarrel with Wang Lun and Ma Yuan. After all, his power was still very weak. He had already been stuffed by eating Zhang Feng and suppressing Han Liang. How could he dare to confront him in a short time?
These two families took action. He said this not only to Zhu Wen, but also to these two people.
"Please make it clear, sir!"
Zhu Wen had no choice but to grit his teeth and accept this reality.
"As I see it! You should just stop doing this furniture store!"
Zhu Han's first words were like a bolt from the blue, hitting Zhu Wen directly in the sky. He was like a deflated rubber ball, sitting on a chair with blank eyes, waiting for Zhu Han's verdict.
Looking at Zhu Wen's appearance, Zhu Han couldn't bear it, saying that they both had the same surname, and Zhu Wen posed no threat to him, so he couldn't force him into a dead end. Then he chuckled and said: "Do it."