I am the cook, but I am Li Er's son-in-law

In addition to the text, there was also a painting presented to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was not in a hurry to read the memorial. The general of Baiqisi in front of him was talking about the situation reported by his subordinates. Instead, he reached out to pick up the painting and spread it on the table.

Crooked curves, biting from one end to the other.

In the lower middle position, there is also a blacked-out ball.

A new dish made by Tongfu Restaurant?

This... What is this new dish?
The kneading dough can’t be done well, the rolling is messy and uneven, and there are only big pancakes that you can’t afford to buy?

Baiqisi is kind, however, their people are not good at painting.

Although the dishes made by Yin Xuan from the territory of the Tang Dynasty are exquisite, but... Bai Qisi's hasty glance cannot see the appearance of the whole dish, let alone perfectly reproduce it into a painting.

The final result is what it looks like.

"What is this?" Li Shimin asked suspiciously and slightly dissatisfied.

The general of Baiqisi replied bravely: "This is Duke Zhengyang's new dish, called Dalutu."

Continental map?
Which continent?

Oh... Could it be a certain one-eyed dragon named Dalu?But Yin Xuan also cooks a dish specially for a certain person, and I have never heard of anyone with such a name around Yin Xuan.

General Baiqisi stiffened his scalp a bit, and continued to explain: "This... this is a dish made by Lord Zhengyang based on the territory of the Tang Dynasty."

"With the approval of the Emperor, Duke Xuan Cheng, and Lord Pharmacist..."

Based on the border of the Tang Dynasty?

It turns out that this picture is the territory of the Tang Dynasty?

"Hmm... the painting skills are not very good, I didn't see it for a while." Li Shimin held back for a long time before uttering this sentence from his mouth.

The general of Baiqisi forced a smile, scolding that soldier bloody in his heart.

"However, he can think of it based on the territory of the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin smiled, and still regarded this dish as pastry in his heart.

Except for noodles that can easily achieve this step, it is difficult for other dishes to achieve this level.

and……

This little ink dot is actually stuffing?

"How much does he sell this dish?" Li Shimin asked slowly, and he was a little more critical of the painting in his heart. Since it is pasta, why is the painting so big.

He even thought that this dish was really that big.

But... since it's pasta, it should be similar to Sishen Babao Zhenhun steamed stuffed bun, one for a hundred?
General Baiqisi opened his mouth and replied, "Your Majesty, this dish is priced at [-] guan."

Li Shimin's hands trembled: "How much?"

"One thousand five hundred guan." General Baiqisi replied again.

Li Shimin looked at the ugly picture on the table in surprise. This dish...is actually more expensive than Buddha Jumping Over the Wall?How troublesome is that?

He has gained insight into the pricing rules of special dishes.

The more complicated the dish, the more expensive it is.

For example, the cheapest steamed stuffed bun with four gods and eight treasures is because the process is simple, and the most expensive Buddha Jumping Wall before is because it has to be boiled for several days.

"What is this dish made of?" Li Shimin asked.

General Baiqisi shook his head: "I don't know very well, more detailed information is written in the memorial."

Li Shimin nodded, picked up the memorial, and read it.

Memorials are much clearer than text.

Although the people in Baiqisi didn't eat it, they could still see clearly that the dish was made of meat, and the color was different, so more than one kind of meat should have been used.

At first, Li Shimin misunderstood it as an eyeball, and later misunderstood it as a stuffing, but it was actually a thumb-sized meatball, which was placed in Chang'an's place.

A few little old men, oh, these people are called with respect in the memorial.They were full of praise for this dish, and even said that it was worth [-] guan.

The text is very simple, the whole article is described in line, and even a single rhetorical technique is useless.

But Li Shimin still looked relaxed and happy.

He turned his head, took another look at the extremely bad picture scroll, and pursed his lips: "I know."

The general of Baiqisi was preparing to retreat.

Li Shimin stopped him: "After you go back, tell them to learn painting skills, not necessarily to the level of Danqing masters, but at least like them."

General Baiqisi blushed immediately, he nodded, responded with a sound, and retreated in a panic.

When he got the memorial, he only glanced at the words to make sure what he was going to say later. He didn't have time to open and look at the painting.

Never expected it to be this bad.

Damn, when I go back this time, I have to let this kid treat me to a good meal, and I have to go to Tongfu Restaurant, otherwise I won't be able to dismiss myself.

When the others retreated, Li Shimin took some time to deal with it, but he was a little absent-minded.

I... as expected, I still care about this dish called "Mainland Map".

It's just that the price is too expensive.

[-] guan, although it is said that there are, but it is impossible to take out so much at once-if I really want to take it out, the whole harem will have to suffer from the northwest wind for half a month.

Li Shimin was a little aggrieved.

It's so hard to be a Mingjun!
I have to figure out a way to eat this meal.

Until the day of rest.

Li Shimin went to Tongfu Restaurant full of confidence.

After exchanging a few words with Yin Xuan, he asked, "I heard that you have a new food in Zhengyang, what is it called Continental Map?"

Yin Xuan nodded and smiled playfully: "There is such a dish, are you going to try it?" He knew that Li Shimin couldn't afford so much money.

It has to be said that Li Shimin is indeed the Yao and Shun of later generations.

When Datang developed to this level, he became more and more prosperous, but not only did he not increase his normal money, he also cut himself two hundred guan some time ago.

There is a sense of being poor and rich in Datang.

People are good people.

But Yin Xuan would not charge Li Shimin even a copper coin less just because he is an emperor through the ages.

"I'm planning to have such a meal." Li Shimin chuckled.

Yin Xuan spread his hands.

Li Shimin looked upright, and said the most shameless words: "But I have no money."

Yin Xuan rolled his eyes and waved his hand in disgust.

"Tsk, for the sake of being your father-in-law, you can't let me owe it first." Li Shimin still had a cheeky face and asked shamelessly.

Yin Xuan raised his hand: "The blacklist has warned you."

Li Shimin curled his lips, and immediately relented: "Since you can't owe it, then wait until I have saved enough money to eat. I have something else to discuss with you this time."

Yin Xuan tilted his head and looked over suspiciously.

What is this little old man thinking again?

Li Shimin cleared his throat and coughed twice: "In a few days...won't it be the winter solstice."

The winter solstice is the third-to-last solar term of the year. Among the 24 solar terms, it is considered one of the most special solar terms. It is written in the almanac that since the winter solstice, the sun will rise and the cycle will start again. It is a day of great auspiciousness.