Entering Shangshan in the early morning, the clouds are hundreds of miles away, and the sound of water under the Lanxi Bridge is heard.
The old sound of running water is heard by old ears, but this time the sound of running water is unbearable.
——"Enter Shangshan" Du Mu
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After getting the black iron back knife, Bai Fu has a new understanding of knives. There happens to be a master of knives - Huang Zhen, the spoon master, who can ask for advice at any time. Huang Zhen is skilled in knife skills, chopping meat and vegetables,
Just like a cook handling an ox, he can do it with ease.
Unlike Wuhu Duanmen Knife, a sect that is famous for its swordsmanship, their disciples often carry a dazzling number of long and short knives. Huang Zhen's blade skills are based on a simple kitchen knife:
The blade is made of hammered steel, the handle is made of basswood, and the blade is sharp.
This kitchen knife, which could both cut vegetables and kill people, was hung in Huang Zhen's hand nonchalantly all day long and inserted across his waist.
This knife was bought by Huang Zhen in the street market. It was not expensive, costing only more than ten cents. How to make the knife move dexterously and skillfully? Huang Zhen's master said only eight words: "The knife never leaves the body, and it is always used."
"The grind is always new."
Huang Zhen has owned this kitchen knife for many years. He is accustomed to the width and weight of the knife, knows the shape of the handle, and is familiar with the color of the blade.
Huang Zhen looked heroic and his eyes were bright, and he shouted: "Stand up with the sword and look around for it. With the sword in your hand, you can do anything!"
Facing Bai Fu's admiration, Huang Zhen's next sentence made Bai Fu vomit out a mouthful of old blood!
"The blade of the knife cuts vegetables and the back of the knife pounds meat. The head of the knife handle can be used as a mallet and pestle. Put the Sichuan peppercorns into a small cup and grind them into powder. The knife surface can be used to beat ginger and garlic to let the juice seep out. The knife surface can be used as a spatula or cutting board.
Regardless of whether it is meat or vegetable, you can scoop it up and throw it into the pot."
All joking aside, it is undeniable that once Huang Zhen gets his hands on the knife, whether it is cutting meat or picking ribs, Huang Zhen can immediately immerse himself in it. Even in a messy kitchen and facing noisy waiters, Huang Zhen seems to be calm.
Like an eminent monk, he is happy and contented, the clouds are calm and the wind is gentle. As the saying goes: from the sword to tranquility, there is no difference in concentration and wisdom.
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Unlike the men in the Central Plains who believe that "a gentleman is far away from the kitchen", the men in Sichuan understand the principle of "governing a big country is like cooking small delicacies" at a very young age. Every man in Sichuan has more or less one or two cooking skills.
Huang Zhen told Bai Fu that only when his family eats his own food can he be called a man, and only by being a man can he be "appropriate"!
On this tenth day, Bai Fu learned a new dish from Huang Zhen.
Bai Fu took a ladle of oil and poured it into the dark iron pot. Feeling the oil heat up? Add in the Sichuan peppercorns. The Sichuan peppercorns floated one by one in the pot, tumbling and exploding, making a "chichi" sound.
Put the meat into the pot, stir-fry quickly with a spoon, and stir-fry until the shredded meat turns from red to white. Then add the minced pepper, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until the aroma comes out. Add the side dishes and stir-fry evenly. Finally, pour in the sauce
? Thicken the juice.
Get out of the pot!
Snow-white and translucent shredded pork, emerald-green lettuce, tender and crisp fungus, and shredded kelp and vermicelli soaked in red oil.
As soon as you take a sip, the soup is smooth.
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Just as Bai Fu was immersed in it, Yang Yichan pushed the door open and entered.
Bai Fu was overjoyed to see him. Bai Fu quickly took off his kitchen robe and apron, washed his hands, and personally brought water to Yi Chan to make tea.
In the past, Huang Zhen would have come out of the kitchen to say hello to Yichan. But this time Huang Zhen obviously had no enthusiasm. He walked directly to the backyard. Asked the waiter to carry half of the sheep, took out the boning knife, and chopped it off one by one.
Remove bones and tendons.
Yang Yichan flicked the stool with a silk handkerchief before sitting down. He picked up the tea bowl, sniffed it lightly, then put the tea bowl down and said with a smile, "Brother Fu, this 'Emei Piaoxue' is last year's old tea.
, why are you still drinking it? Come tomorrow, I’ll have someone send you two baskets of new seasonal tea.”
Bai Fu smiled honestly, raised his neck, and poured the tea into his throat. Bai Fu said with a smile: "When I was in Qingcheng, Master often drank this tea. After I came down from the mountain, I realized that this is the most common scented tea. I was still puzzled.
, Master, a person who knows so much about tea, why can’t he put down this thin tea? Now I understand a little bit, things that are used to it are the easiest and most comfortable to use. "
Yang Yichan responded with a smile.
She took out two mink fur coats from her baggage, handed them to Bai Fu, and said, "Chang'an is much colder than Qingcheng in winter. Can you try these clothes to see if they fit?"
Bai Fu took the leather jacket and hurriedly put it on, stretched his arms exaggeratedly, turned around, smiled flatteringly at Yang Yichan and praised: "Sister Yang, you sewed this with your own hands, it still fits so well!"
Yang Yichan didn't answer, looked up and said, "A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. Senior brother is quite energetic when he wears it."
Bai Fu took off his mink coat and put it away carefully. Bai Fu gently held Yang Yichan's delicate hand and said affectionately, "Thank you, junior sister!"
If Yang Yichan's hand touched the fire, he would withdraw it, lower his head and say nothing.
Bai Fu smiled awkwardly and said, "Sister Yang, wait a moment, I also have a gift for you." After that, he hurried up to the pavilion and took out a wooden box from his room. The wooden box was carved from red sandalwood with lines.
Simple and simple.
Bai Fu opened the wooden box, and there were four albums bound in silk.
Bai Fu handed the four books to Yang Yichan and said: "Sister Yang, these three books are the martial arts techniques I learned during my trip to Luoyang. I divided them into three categories: fists and kicks, swords and internal skills. The fourth
This book is a set of suggestions for improvement that I specifically target at the weak links of your past skills, check for omissions, and fill in the gaps. You can practice from the fourth book, first make up for the shortcomings, and then learn from others' strengths. As long as you are willing to work hard, your martial arts will definitely improve.
Leap forward!"
Yang Yichan nodded and thanked her, then put the four booklets on the dining table.
Seeing him again, he wanted to speak but stopped.
After thinking for a while, Bai Fu handed the wooden box over and said softly: "Silk is easy to get dirty, so it is safer to put it inside."
Yang Yichan smiled and did not refute. She followed Bai Fu's example and put the booklet into the wooden box gently. Looking up, Bai Fu was sweating profusely.
Yang Yichan raised her eyes, stood up and said, "It's getting late, I still have some things to do, so I won't waste senior brother's time."
Bai Fu quickly stood up, bowed and said, "What the hell, Junior Sister is laughing."
After being sent out of the door, Yang Yichan was about to board the carriage when she suddenly turned around and said again: "Brother, there is something you don't know whether to say or not?"
Bai Fu nodded quickly and said, "Junior sister, please tell me."
Yang Yichan whispered softly and said: "I heard that my senior brother is about to become the son-in-law of the Dugu family. I wonder if this is the case? If it is true, I will congratulate you in advance."
Bai Fu suddenly realized something and thought to himself, "No wonder junior sister is not very happy today. It turns out it's because of this."
Bai Fu quickly explained: "Two days ago, when Lord Changsun took me to visit the old clan leader Dugu, I did meet a girl from the Dugu family. She is a close disciple of the Chess Saint King who has accumulated a lot of salary. I played three games with her on behalf of Lord Changsun.
.This was the situation at that time...such and such, that's all.
Junior sister, please don't misunderstand me, and please give me a chance."
Yang Yichan listened silently and said: "Senior brother, there are rumors in Chang'an, please take care of yourself."
Bai Fu didn't know how to explain it, so he bent down to show his kindness.
Yang Yichan said no more. After getting in the car, Yang Yichan opened the car curtain, looked at Bai Fu, smiled lightly, and said: "Brother, it's not easy for us outsiders in Chang'an. If you really like Miss Dugu,
, just marry her and be my sister-in-law."
After that, he waved goodbye with a smile as bright as a flower.