Great Imperial Merchant

After all, Cang Nian was much calmer. Although he met Yang Zhongyuan again after two years, he didn't show it on the spot.

He just nodded slightly at Yang Zhongyuan, and then looked away.

Cang Nian slowly moved two steps forward when all the people in the side hall were seated, and then he stood firmly on the green and gold floor tiles, looking calmly at the merchants below.

"Today, the Lord is benevolent and loves the people, accepts good words widely, and all those who are capable of tea and wine can be selected in front of the palace.

These words are actually clichés, and they are said once or twice every year, but the thirty-odd businessmen present here are still really excited, imagining the bright future that will be announced to the world, and can't help but look forward to it.

Cang Nian glanced at them lightly, and said: "I don't like to get angry today, and then the saint in front of the hall, please be careful with your words and deeds, and don't disturb the saint's hearing."

What he said was simple, it was nothing more than that when the time came, everyone would shut up if they could. The emperor had a good temper, but he couldn't be ignorant to disturb him.

Everyone present is not a fool, and nodded immediately after hearing this: "No."

Cang Nian is now the chief steward of the Yong'an Palace, his position is special, he is the only one in the entire Yong'an Palace, his rank is higher than the seventh rank.But even if he is only seventh rank, if he met him from the first rank Shangshu, he would still be courteous and courteous, let alone ordinary people like them.

Afterwards, Cang Nian gave a few simple instructions, and then asked Zhang Xiangrong to continue.

Compared with him, Zhang Xiangrong's attitude can be called kind, his tone is mild, and he quickly repeated everything, and then said: "Later, all the tea merchants and wine merchants will follow me to the main hall to familiarize themselves with the tea utensils and wine utensils. Go back to the side hall for the banquet, and your majesty will probably come over at a later time, please follow what the little one said just now, otherwise..."

He didn't say the following words, but his expression was meaningful. The merchants swallowed and became more and more anxious.

However, no matter how uneasy they were, they knew that the two His Majesties today were talkative people, and they would not punish their subjects for no reason, nor would they chop off people's heads casually.

Although Mu Chen had a cold face, he was quite a principled person. Sometimes a minister committed a major crime of oppressing the people, corrupting the law, and he would definitely behead his head and ransack his home without discussing it.But what he got in exchange for this was only the praise and support of the people.

He also never flaunted himself as a Mingjun, unlike his father, who talked to himself for so many years, and in the end, the Jingtai Rebellion shattered the foreshadowing of his previous decades.

Mu Chen didn't ask the historian to rewrite the history book, and when the historian came to ask him, he just said indifferently: "That's how it is."

This incident was also passed on word of mouth by the people of Daliang. As his people, the merchants present knew it very well.

So, in the next hour, Zhang Xiangrong took the merchants to familiarize themselves with the tea and wine vessels.

There are generally two types of tea fighting. Imperial offerings are not limited to tea cakes, but loose tea with good quality must also be compared. Finally, several varieties are determined and offered by each family.

This time the Yang family brought loose tea, besides blue and purple bamboo shoots, there are also misty white courts, golden needles and silver leaves.Among these three types, the first two are the best teas sold by Fumanlou, while the third is also black tea, which is a new variety planted from a new tea garden just this year.

This variety of golden needles and silver leaves has just grown for a year, and it is obtained by grafting silver leaves on the trunk of Jinsan. Cheng Weizhe just let Lao Sun try it at first, but he didn't expect Ronghua to support an acre of land.

The most tender sparrow tongue is picked in spring, and the taste is quite unique after roasting and frying.

Not only has the thick feeling of gold powder, but also has the warmth of silver leaf. The taste of gold powder is not heavy, but it suppresses the sweetness of silver needles. On the contrary, it has an indescribable coolness.

Cheng Weizhe, who had just made the first batch of tea, knew that the tea tree was planted right after only half a pot of boiling it.

So this time, they picked all the best sparrow tongues and made only five catties of tea.And all of them were brought to the Imperial Capital, just to try their luck.

Leaving aside the tea they brought, Zhang Rongxiang walked over slowly and introduced a few words to him when he was getting familiar with the tea utensils.

Yang Zhongyuan gave him a funny look, and patted his head while others were not paying attention: "You boy, you are now in charge, congratulations."

Zhang Rongxiang's face was slightly red, and he looked more and more beautiful, but his personality was quite gentle: "Brother Yang, how have you been doing these two years?"

As soon as he compared the list, he knew that Yang Zhongyuan came to Beijing this time to fight for tea, so he didn't ask him about the tea, he just wanted to know how he was doing.

Yang Zhongyuan is a very tolerant person. He has been in the imperial dining room for so many years, and the person who went with him is still a member of the palace. He has already become the chief manager with his excellent craftsmanship.Even if others are dissatisfied, there is nothing to say. After all, the skills are not as good as others, and people who are shameless will not make trouble.

After he became the general manager, his attitude towards his former friends remained the same, and he was very caring. No one in the palace knew about his relationship with Shen Xijing, but that period of the past was not glorious after all, so no one mentioned it in front of Shen Xijing, but would privately Li Duoduo flattered Yang Zhongyuan.

Yang Zhongyuan has always spoken coldly and honestly to those people, but it is duty-bound for his friends to ask him to do something.

He is kind to others, and others will naturally reciprocate, so after a long absence, when Zhang Rongxiang sees him again, he just asks how he is doing.

That's enough.

For a moment, Yang Zhongyuan felt his heart beating, and the old things were like a flood, but Cheng Weizhe, who was beside him, kept patting his back gently to calm his excited mood.

Yang Zhongyuan turned his head and glanced at Cheng Weizhe, and when he looked back, his face had calmed down: "I'm fine, this is my partner, and now he's settled in Quzhou."

Zhang Rongxiang didn't expect him to find a partner so quickly, but seeing Cheng Weizhe's consideration for Yang Zhongyuan, he was also very happy in his heart.

At this moment, everyone else was looking at the tea set in their hands, only the first year of Yang Zhong and they hid in a corner of the main hall, talking in low voices.

"Brother Yang, I am also happy to see that you are doing well. I will also leave the palace next year," Zhang Rongxiang said, with a small dimple on his face. "My family is from Quzhou. When the time comes, I will go back and find If you don’t have an errand to do, you have to take me in.”

He is three years younger than Yang Zhongyuan, and he will be old next year during the New Year's Eve. Even though he has managed things, he still wants to leave the palace.

After all, having a home of your own is much better than being alone in this deep palace.

"Okay, then you have to call me boss." Yang Zhongyuan smiled, and his mood became brighter.

Zhang Rongxiang knew it was not good to have a long talk with Yang Zhongyuan, so he sighed, nodded with Yang Zhongyuan, and then turned and left.

Cheng Weizhe, who was on the side, had already looked at the tea set, and when he saw him go, he went back to Yang Zhongyuan, secretly held Yang Zhongyuan's hand, and whispered in his ear: "I think that young man is reluctant to part with you. Why, come next year?" Want to find you?"

That palace man was really outstanding, even if Cheng Weizhe had never been a thoughtful person, he would still be a bit apprehensive.

Yang Zhongyuan squinted at him, and laughed out loud: "It's so sour, go and go, hurry up and get familiar with the equipment, and it will be used in the afternoon."

They were chatting lively, but suddenly felt a cold gaze.Yang Zhongyuan turned his head and saw a middle-aged man silently watching him and Cheng Weizhe.

Yang Zhongyuan frowned, stared back fiercely, turned his head and said, "Azhe, that belongs to the Cai family."

Cheng Weizhe also took a look, and said calmly: "Let him see, I don't believe it, our little Ronghua is no match for his Man Tingfang."

When they had finished watching and it was noon, Zhang Rongxiang led them back to the side hall again. This time, a long table had been set up in the main hall of the side hall with various dishes on it, and the aroma could be smelled from a long distance.

Yang Zhongyuan raised his eyebrows, and he didn't care what others thought, he just dragged Cheng Weizhe over to take a seat.

"After I leave, it will be my junior brother who will be in charge. His craftsmanship is so good that there is nothing to say. Eat more at noon. The next time you eat will be in the coming year."

Cheng Weizhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he stuffed the bowl and chopsticks, but he thought about it in his heart.Just a few simple words from Yang Zhongyuan made him grasp the key point.After he left the palace, it was his younger brother who was the "manager".In other words, he was originally the manager, and since he and his junior brother both have good cooking skills, they must be on duty in the imperial dining room.

Thinking of this, Cheng Weizhe couldn't help but glance at Yang Zhongyuan who was eating with satisfaction.

It turned out that this person had already reached that position in the palace.Suddenly, Cheng Weizhe felt a different kind of gratitude in his heart.Yang Zhongyuan is so outstanding, but he is willing to be with him, and even has a child with him. After suffering so much, they finally let them have the cutest Doudou.

How could this not move him.

Maybe it was because of returning to the old place and seeing the old people again, Yang Zhongyuan's thoughts were quite ups and downs, so he didn't think about what he said just now, and he forgot it after he finished speaking.But Cheng Weizhe heard it clearly and kept it firmly in his heart.

Although businessmen like them come to fight tea, it is certain that the manager and the chef will not cook all the dishes by themselves, but the relatively large main dishes are never vague.

Yang Zhongyuan knew their crafts very well, so he would naturally know who made which dish, so he kept serving Cheng Weizhe's food on the table, and Xia Junran who was next to him raised his eyebrows and looked at him several times.

Seeing him like this, Cheng Weizhe felt more and more moved and satisfied, so he didn't say anything, just smiled and ate all the food Yang Zhongyuan gave him.

After enjoying a delicious meal, Zhang Rongxiang appeared in the side hall again. A row of small palace people removed the table, and he was left to say to the crowd: "Everyone, wait a moment, wait until the two majesties come down, my little one." Come and summon."

Cang Nian only said a few words in the morning and left, and Zhang Rongxiang was supervising the rest. The merchants heaved a sigh of relief, and at the same time said good things to Zhang Rongxiang, but Yang Zhongyuan and Cheng Weizhe didn't go over to join in the fun, and just sat in the Drink tea in situ.

Naturally, what they drank was not the best imperial offering, but it was not bad. Cheng Weizhe tasted it and said it was the first-class Chongling Xueya.

It was not until the beginning of the hour that a small palace man came to the gate of the side hall, and immediately whispered to Zhang Rongxiang when he came in.

The businessmen saw that there was movement here, so they all sat back to their seats obediently and said nothing more.

Seeing that they were still calm, Zhang Rongxiang smiled and said: "Several, your Majesties said they would summon you, please follow me to the main hall."

Hearing that the emperor and the emperor were finally able to see each other, the merchants were a little excited and nervous, so they all followed Zhang Rongxiang expressionlessly and walked into the main hall together.

Different from just now, the layout of the main hall has completely changed, and there are more than a dozen small palace people standing inside, and the one who looks at them coldly by the throne is still Cang Nian.

After Zhang Rongxiang arranged for them to stand properly, Cang Nian raised his voice, "The Holy One is here, kneel."

His voice was firm and long, Yang Zhongyuan and Cheng Weizhe knelt down together with the crowd.

"Wan'an, my sage, and Wanfu, my lord." The words had been explained long ago, and they seemed to be speaking neatly.

Yang Zhongyuan lowered his head and winked at Cheng Weizhe in the crowd.

He was telling Cheng Weizhe to behave well later, their tea is very good, so there is no need to be nervous.

Cheng Weizhe took a deep breath and smiled at him.

At this moment, a very familiar clear voice sounded: "Get up."

Yang Zhongyuan got up following the crowd, and at the risk of being seen by others, secretly raised his head and glanced at Shen Xijing.

I haven't seen him for two years, and his demeanor has become more and more majestic. He is fatter than when he just left, but there is a softness in his brows.

That's right, they heard in Chemayi yesterday that the second prince of Emperor Rui and Emperor Ruijia was just born in February.

Liren Palace is not big. Although one of them is sitting on a high dragon chair and the other is standing by the red pillar at the entrance of the palace, they can clearly find each other's sight among so many people.

Shen Xijing naturally saw Yang Zhongyuan, and nodded at him, as if he was no stranger to his arrival.

Presumably Cang Nian had already told him just now, Yang Zhongyuan realized something for a moment, he smiled at Shen Xijing, then quickly lowered his head.

"My dear friends, the journey to Beijing was exhausting. It was hard work." This time, it was Mu Chen who spoke.

His voice is very low, but it cannot be underestimated.

The merchants below looked at each other, and finally the two governors from the north and the south replied in unison: "To be loyal to His Majesty, I must do my best."

Mu Chen said "Yes", and glanced at Shen Xijing beside him.

Shen Xijing smiled at him and said, "Okay, let's all sit down, Cang Nian."

Cang Nian got the call, immediately said "No", and said in a loud voice: "For this tea fighting banquet, we will start with a tea fighting feast. Everyone in charge, please make loose tea first, and provide it to His Majesty to taste."

As soon as he finished speaking, the small palace people next to him held up the tea table and placed it in the center of the main hall, counting them, there were exactly eight in the north and south.

Cheng Weizhe took a deep breath, looked back at Yang Zhongyuan, straightened his back and walked up.

This year's tea fight has begun!