The Adventures of the Mad County King on the Domain [Infrastructure]

Soldier: "That's Mrs. Sun who manages our vegetable shed. Naturally, she can enter whenever she wants! In addition to the Flying Eagle Army and the entourage of the county king, the camp also took in some county residents of Mi County—— Hey, it’s a long story, everyone should go to see General He first, anyway, you will never be able to go back to Chang’an for the New Year, so why not stay and have fun with the brothers! There will be time to talk to you.”

Stay for the New Year?Who wants to stay in this place where the birds don't shit? !It's better to hurry up and go to the nearby Jinyang City to spend the New Year's Eve. Even if you go back to Chang'an and live in a shack, it's a hundred times better than staying!

None of the members of the grain transportation team would have murmurs in their hearts, and no one wanted to suffer in the remote mountains and remote areas during the New Year's Eve.Even Wu Xian, who couldn't express his emotions or anger, couldn't help curling his lips with a look of disapproval.Although Chen Peng said that he planned to stay no matter what, after a one-day trip to Mi County without eating or drinking, he was really embarrassed to mention visiting relatives in front of his colleagues.The two vaguely dealt with the Flying Eagle soldiers, and they didn't bother to ask questions about "women" and "vegetable sheds".A group of people walked around this row of sheds whose painting style was incompatible with the barracks, and the scenery in front of them changed suddenly.

This is the largest open space in Xiying except for the training ground. Most of it is occupied by shacks built by the county residents, and the remaining half is now filled with tables and chairs.On one side of the built-in stove, there was a gentle heat, and on the other side of the desk, there were a lot of women standing around.

Although they didn't wear the fancy dresses of different styles on the streets of Chang'an, they all wore neat buns and cuffs tightly tied.No matter how tall, short, fat or thin, they all huddled around the desk, joking, or chatting, while not forgetting to do the work at hand.Groups of pure white noodles, from the hands of the first person, turned into noodles of uniform thickness, pulled into small balls, rolled under the rolling pin of the other, and turned into noodles of similar size and uniform thickness. dumpling skin.

Several large pots of fillings, like hills, bottomed out almost without much effort, and together with the dumpling wrappers, they turned into round and plump dumplings, fell into boiling water, and were quickly served on every table with steaming heat.

These tables are uneven in height, and it is obvious that they are made of broken wood, leftover materials, or simply stacked upside down with baskets and boxes.In any case, it is quite reluctant to say "rough".Even in such a humble place, everyone who ate the dumplings had an unconcealable joy on their faces, making people think that they were enjoying a delicious meal.

A separate area is marked in the front half, where people in the uniform of the Flying Eagle Army shake their chopsticks and eat hard. No matter whether the dumplings are hot or cold, they don’t choose the fillings. After a few sips of hot dumpling soup, they put down their bowls and chopsticks, left the table and rushed to their posts.

The area in the back half is larger, but much more crowded than the area of ​​the Flying Eagle Army.Many people dressed as civilians—now, the food transport team already knows, presumably they are the people of Mi County who temporarily live in Xiying for some reason—they are different from the Flying Eagle Army. Holding three or five dumplings in bamboo leaves.

After tasting the taste, some rushed to the distant shantytowns, not knowing what to do in a hurry, and more stood up and gave up their seats to other people in line.But when he got up, he refused to leave, and stayed where he was, watching eagerly.But if it's because of hunger, it doesn't seem like it. After all, these people who stayed behind took out steamed buns and rice cakes from their bosoms and gnawed on them while watching.It's more like coveting the taste of this dumpling, and it's also exaggerated by the atmosphere. I can't help but want to join in the fun.

The water mat was in full swing, and dozens of men dressed as civilians carried a big pot full of dumplings, and shuttled steadily among the dilapidated tables. After the dumplings were distributed, they gathered the used bowls, chopsticks and bamboo leaves, Another part of the civilian population was used for cleaning.

After this set of flowing water is seated, the whole process is orderly, full of fireworks, and full of vigor.

As the food delivery team walked, they couldn’t help stretching their heads to look around. Under the open air, they obviously couldn’t smell the strong aroma of dumplings, but it was enough to make people feel the festiveness of the upcoming Chinese New Year, and it inevitably woke up everyone’s stomach The glutton in the house.

Everyone couldn't help looking and watching, and was also infected by the laughter of the women, so they relaxed their expressions and smiled.The waiting time for the job was so long, it was longer than the whole night in the empty house in Mi County.The important thing is, is this General He, or the Demon Star County King, willing to show their face and treat them to a dumpling feast?

With such doubts in mind, Chen Peng and others followed the Flying Eagle soldiers to the Chinese army tent—a bonfire next to it—and under a small shed next to it.

This small shed is also very simple, but compared to the furnishings of the running water mat, it is already considered a bit more delicate.Where the wind comes from, a thick cloth curtain is hung to shield it from the wind, and a straw mat is spread on the floor to prevent the cold. The table is a decent bamboo and wood table, with some patterns carved.Most of the utensils on the table are white porcelain, and a few large plates of dumplings are covered with a layer of charcoal and a layer of water, so that the dumplings on the top are always hot when eaten.

Chen Peng was impressed by the exquisiteness of this container, but Wu Xian recognized that this plate was clearly in the shape of Chang'an Palace.Then, the smiling and handsome young man sitting in the main seat must be the "Ning County King Xie Qian" he wants to proclaim and reprimand.

Chen Peng was about to speak, but the young man raised his chopsticks and opened his mouth first, saying, "Chang'an is here? How many are here?"

Chen Peng was taken aback for a moment, and said: "I came in a hurry, there are twelve cars in total—"

"I'm asking about the number of people, the carriages and horses will be put aside first!"

Chen Peng: "Uh, 16 people."

Youth: "Okay, Xiaotao—! Take the brothers to have a full meal and wash the dust first!" He turned back after giving orders, and said to Chen Peng and Wu Xian, who were the leaders, "The two are the team leaders? Then hurry up!" Please come and sit here, let's talk while eating!"

Wu Xian: "This—" Not good.How could he dare to sit at the same table with the county king, let alone he had to "rebuke".How can you be ashamed to reprimand after eating in harmony first? !

However, Chen Peng, who was so hungry that his eyes stared at gold stars, didn't care about his wandering thoughts. Since the host invited him so much, he dragged Wu Xian and sat down opposite without thinking.Picking up an empty bowl, Gululu swallowed half of it first, and because he swallowed too hard, he choked and rolled his eyes.

Fortunately, Xie Qian had the foresight to pass half a cup of dumpling soup to him, and he was able to breathe with the help of the soup.

Xie Qian asked with a smile, "How does it taste?"

Chen Peng's face turned red, he ate too fast, he couldn't taste it whole, so he said: "I, I'll try again." He was about to stretch out his chopsticks again when Wu Xian gave him a hard look.

Chen Peng was very innocent and aggrieved in his heart, and said: "Why are you staring at me? Why are you staring at me again when you're all here? Could it be that the commander thinks that the commander eats too much?! This time I won't ask you to pay!!"

Wu Xian was very speechless, but he had no choice but to give up saving Commander Chen's rude offense, and only saluted Xie Qian, saying: "The king is well."

Xie Qian was used to being casual during his time away from Chang'an, and when he saw this set of red tape again, the only feeling he felt was that his head was big.He waved his hand and said, "Well, well, well, everything is well. The taste of the dumplings will become worse when they are cold, father-in-law, try it while it is hot!"

Wu Xian: "..."

Chen Peng appreciated his gratitude, took a second bowl of dumplings, took a bite, and said in surprise, "It's so tender! What kind of stuffing is this?!"

Xie Qian smiled proudly and low-key, and said: "Try it again, there will be a reward for guessing."

The fillings of the dumplings are lush and green, one bite, and the shredded meat and vegetable leaves that melt in the mouth will slide into the mouth together. The temperature and taste sighed with emotion.

Wu Xian understood it, he only glanced at it, and then he blinked, in disbelief: "This crispy...is it spinach?"

Xie Qian: "Elder-in-law has a sharp eye, but he guessed well. But this thing is not grown spinach, so it might be more appropriate to call it...spinach seedlings."

Spinach sprouts? !In the cold winter, it is very difficult to store some green leafy vegetables. They even extravagantly store part of the seedlings, but they don't know how many seedlings are wasted to make such a small dumpling.

Wu Xian was very surprised, and even more astonished by Xie Qian's extravagance and waste. This small West Camp can't see such a deep family background? !Or, what he saw and received was just the tip of the iceberg, and the kings of the seventeen counties were hiding some shocking secrets in the dark? !He didn't dare to be negligent, and carefully picked up a fat dumpling that was revealing green, and took a bite modestly and humbly. Immediately, the delicious meaty and crispy, tender and sweet taste filled his mouth. The vegetables are a hundred times fresher.

Xie Qian smiled meaningfully, crossed his feet, tasted a mouthful of dumplings, and said, "How is it?"

Wu Xian: "How do you store such fresh leafy vegetables?"

Xie Qian took another dumpling with a pinkish white color from another plate, put it into the waiter's bowl, and said, "Try this again."

Wu Xian hurriedly wanted to stand up and confess his crime. He is a mere servant, how can he let the king of the county bring food for him in person?But Chen Peng was in the middle of eating, and Xie Qian acted as if he should take it for granted, no matter what, no matter how many times he thanked him, no one responded.Wu Xian had no choice but to lower his head sullenly, and took a bite of the dumpling.

It's fish stuffing.

Fish in winter is not uncommon, but there are enough shallots, mushrooms and cabbage mixed in the surimi. Although everything is not unusual, if every ingredient is fresh, it will be enough. The four words of delicacies, not to mention, this is the winter when fresh vegetables are extremely rare!

Wu Xian was completely stunned and completely speechless.

At this time, Chen Peng had already finished his second bowl. He patted his bulging belly, and without standing up, he directly lifted his robe and kowtowed to Xie Qian, saying: "Thank you, the king, for your kind hospitality. The official is Chen Peng, who is in charge of escorting this time, this is the list of gifts, please check with the king of the county."

He took out the gift list that he kept in his arms carefully all the way, and held it to Xie Qian with both hands.

Xie Qian raised his eyebrows and smiled, opened it and glanced a few times, and said to another book boy behind him: "Brother Huang is still thinking about Gu, and sending a million taels of silver and a hundred stones of rice is not in vain. A long letter from Gu, crying poor. Well, it would be even better if he was willing to take a share."

Xiaoxiu didn't take it seriously, took the gift slip with her lips curled up, and said, "Your Majesty, Shengming, you won't be able to get off this thief ship if you know it! Why don't you just pay and send you away! I've already eaten, so I'll take someone there first." Check, after checking, let these brothers who came from afar go to rest."

Xie Qian: "Exactly! Remember to treat them well! How hard it is for them to travel across mountains and rivers to deliver supplies!"

Xiaoxiu scoffed, turned and went out.Chen Peng unloaded most of the burden, saluted Xie Qian again, and said, "Your Majesty, may I ask if you are familiar with the Flying Eagle Army? Can I ask you about someone?"

Xie Qian: "Please tell me."

Chen Peng scratched his hair, and said embarrassedly: "Oh, even if you don't know him well, you must have seen this person before. After all, a man like my brother who is handsome, graceful, handsome, handsome, handsome, and romantic Even if you walk on the road, it will definitely make passers-by never forget it!"