Earn money to support your family in ancient times

It was rare that the sun was shining brightly, the town was very lively, and the Zhao family was even more lively.

There was an endless stream of guests coming and going in front of the door, all of whom were wealthy households in the town.

Today is Mr. Zhao's birthday. Although it is not a whole birthday, according to Mr. Zhao's past habits, there is no banquet, but since it is held this time, everyone will come to celebrate.

Naturally, Master Sun also came, and the butler who was receiving the guests at the door hurried up to greet them and ushered them in.

Young Master Zhao was standing in the hall to entertain the guests. Seeing Master Sun, he cupped his hands and said, "My nephew is very happy that you can come in person."

The Zhao family and the Sun family have similar family backgrounds, so it is not unreasonable for Young Master Zhao to call himself a nephew.

Master Sun stroked the beard on his chin with a smile: "Nephew, you are welcome."

"Please sit down." Young Master Zhao led Master Sun to the main table and sat down.

The tables in the hall were almost all seated. When he looked around, Young Master Zhao winked at the housekeeper.

The sound of firecrackers rang out outside the gate of Zhao's house, and not long after, a maid came over with a tray.

The table noodles for the guests are all in even numbers, ten bowls for ordinary, twelve bowls for good ones, meat and vegetables are all arranged by the host.

Mr. Sun raised his glass to congratulate Mr. Zhao. After drinking a glass of wine, he was about to put down the wine glass when he caught a glimpse of an unfamiliar dish on the table. But there's a new cook? How come I've never seen this dish before?"

A middle-aged man at the same table also said: "Isn't that right, I don't know how many things are used in this dish. Is it delicious?"

On the white porcelain plate on the table, there is a small pile of small mounds of various colored particles, the size of a fist. At first glance, it looks red, white, and blue. The colors are very beautiful, but you can't tell what they are made of.

Master Zhao said softly: "I don't know about that. I have left the banquet to my son. If you are curious, just ask him."

Young Master Zhao was naturally prepared, and smiled at everyone: "This is a new dish that the chef of our restaurant has learned. This dish is called eggplant."

After he finished speaking, he paused, called a waiter, looked at the crowd and said: "Well, that cook has learned three new dishes, and he will serve them one by one later, I will ask this waiter to introduce them to you. "

Everyone was very curious, and said with a smile: "OK, let him tell us about it."

The guy was eloquent, with a comfortable smile on his face: "Okay, this dish is called eggplant. The masters knew it was made of eggplant, but it is not easy to make it! You have to remove the eggplant Leave the skin and only the meat, then cut into cubes, fry in chicken oil, then use chicken breast meat, mushrooms, mushrooms, etc., add various dried fruits, simmer in chicken broth to dry, collect sesame oil, add bad oil and mix well , and then stir-fried chicken and melon, it must be matched with ten chickens!" (1)

As he said that, he said in a rather emotional tone: "This is a food recipe scattered in the hands of a big family in the previous dynasty! It is said that the emperor of the previous dynasty tasted it once and never forgot it, but he was rejected when he asked for the prescription from that family. , if that aristocratic family hadn’t fallen, this prescription would not have fallen to the people!”

Who is not good at face? Hearing what the buddy said, everyone immediately felt that this eggplant was not vulgar.

"This dish, which was praised by the previous emperors, is indeed extraordinary. I tasted it and it tastes great!" Mr. Zheng, who was at the same table, picked up a chopstick, put it in his mouth, and nodded with satisfaction.

The waiter smiled and said, "Is this dish that took so much effort delicious? If you like it, you can go to our restaurant to try again when you are free!"

Even if this dish is only five points delicious, with the great process and bluffing story, it becomes an eight point, not to mention that this dish is made by Tang Yuan, and the taste is seven points if not eight points, it is definitely a good taste.

Young Master Zhao gave the waiter a satisfied look, then looked at Master Zheng, and saw that he had already nodded repeatedly and said, "Not bad, not bad, Boss Li from the next town will come to talk to me about business in two days, and I will definitely invite him to your restaurant for a taste." Try this dish!" At that time, the buddy will introduce it to the side, what a face!

The smile on the corner of Mr. Sun's mouth suddenly froze, and the food in his mouth was tasteless. He put down his chopsticks and interrupted the two of them: "Didn't you say there are two more dishes? Why don't you serve them?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a maid brought up the dishes.

The clerk opened his mouth and introduced: "This is rouge goose breast and fried quail."

Then it was a good talk, all unofficial stories were added, and everyone's eyes became hot when they looked at this dish.

Rouge goose breast is a kind of goose meat that has been marinated into a deep red color. It tastes fat but not greasy, and it is full of chewiness. Even people who don't like oily food can't resist its temptation.

The fried quail sounds ordinary, but its appearance and taste are not ordinary. Each quail is only half the size of a palm, fried golden and crispy, making people unable to stop after one bite.

Each of these dishes has a good origin, and the taste is good. The masters were satisfied after eating them, and they discussed about going to the restaurant to eat again someday.

These three dishes are not only on the main table, but also on other tables. After listening to the introduction of this dish and thinking about the taste of this dish, I feel that if I invite important guests to dinner next time, I must go to Zhao’s restaurant to try it. These three dishes are both face-saving and delicious!

Young Master Zhao listened to everyone's discussion, and he was very happy. Then he took a look at Master Sun, and saw that his face was blue, and he was about to smile, and he felt even more proud.

He deliberately pretended not to see it, and toasted Master Sun with a smile on his face: "I have heard that Uncle Sun's restaurant dishes are delicious. Today, you tasted mine. How do you feel?"

What can Master Sun say?Of course, I can only say yes, and I have to say it with a smile.

"The taste is very good."

Young Master Zhao's face was full of smiles, and he raised his voice and said, "Even Uncle Sun, you can see that it's really good."

At this time, someone with a big heart suddenly said loudly: "Isn't it! I think it's much better than Baishanlou's!"

Young Master Zhao couldn't help saying hello in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, and said modestly: "Where is it."

He is so modest, everyone is bound to be polite, so he praises him again, but when everyone praises him politely, they will inevitably bring out the Baishanlou and step on the Baishanlou intentionally or unintentionally.

If only one or two people spoke up, Master Sun could still stop them, but if there were too many people speaking, Master Sun would easily appear narrow-minded, so he had to endure it.

After this meal, everyone ate to their hearts' content. They came and went back happily, except Master Sun.

Tang Yuan and Su Nuo had been busy in the Zhao family's kitchen for almost a day, and only after they had a cup of tea did they see Young Master Zhao striding forward, his face full of excitement.

"Brother Tang! You are really my good brother!" Master Zhao's joy was beyond words, and he patted Tang Yuan's shoulder with great force, "Tell me! How much are you going to sell for the three-course recipe! As long as you ask for the price ! I will never talk back!"

Look at Master Sun's face when he left, I'm afraid that within two days, the business of this Baishanlou will be worse than before!

Tang Yuan felt a pain in his shoulder. He pressed Young Master Zhao's hand, pulled it off his body, rubbed his shoulder, and said to Young Master Zhao, "Three dishes, a total of 180 taels, how about it?"

Young Master Zhao was stunned for a moment, not because he was intimidated by the price, but because he felt that the price was cheap.

According to what he thought in his heart, these three dishes can be taken out as the restaurant's signature dishes. If they are sold with recipes, many people will rush to buy them. It is not uncommon for a recipe to sell for hundreds of 80 taels. possible.

Now this price can be described as very cheap!

He held Tang Yuan's shoulder very touched, and said seriously: "Good brother! If you have something to do in the future, just tell me! As long as I can help, I will do my best!"

Tang Yuan moved his shoulders and broke free from Master Zhao's hand: "Young Master Zhao don't have to be so polite."

Tang Yuan also knew that if he took the prescription to find a buyer and compared it slowly, he would definitely be able to sell it at a price much higher than the price he said now.

But he did this more to make Mr. Sun stumble, and earn some silver taels to buy a house along the way.

If you look for a buyer slowly, regardless of the delay, the buyer you find in the end may not be as reliable as Young Master Zhao. At least, Young Master Zhao will not reveal that he sold the recipe.

"However..." Tang Yuan looked at Young Master Zhao with a smile, "I do have a difficult matter that I would like to ask Young Master Zhao to help."

Young Master Zhao: "What's the matter?"

"Brother Nuo and I are engaged." Tang Yuan smiled and took Su Nuo's hand and shook it in front of Young Master Zhao. "I want to buy a house in the town as a wedding room. I don't know if Young Master Zhao knows how to do it well?"

Young Master Zhao thought it was something, but when he heard it, he patted his chest and promised, "Leave this to me! I'll find out for you! Keep it safe so you won't suffer!"

Tang Yuan nodded and said, "Thank you very much."

Young master Zhao knows a lot of people, and he is not afraid of being tricked by people with his family background here. He thinks that his house will be settled soon.

Tang Yuan glanced at Su Nuo, who was bowing his head in embarrassment but still didn't let go of Tang Yuan's hand. He clenched his hand tightly and sighed inwardly.

The wedding room is already in sight, when will he be able to eat...

The author has something to say: the three dishes in this article are all from Dream of Red Mansions, (1) is a quotation of what Wang Xifeng and Grandma Liu said about eggplant~