Chapter 174 Can’t Guess
I don’t care about chatting or commenting on the taste of the food at this time, I just repeat the same actions mechanically.
The occasional pause was because something happened in the kitchen, the steamed buns were not enough, and there was only one bowl of food, so I was reluctant to finish it so quickly, so I hurriedly took two bites of the steamed buns and served them.
Some people, after eating all the food in the bowl in a few times, regret it, but they can only add a spoonful of boiling water from the kitchen to the bowl, and then add more Soak some steamed buns in it and eat slowly.
No way, tonight’s food is so delicious!
Because there are more people and less meat, each person can only get a few pieces of braised pork in their bowl, which further highlights the rareness of braised pork.
However, this very small amount of braised pork is a high-quality product. It is stewed very deliciously, with a full meaty aroma and a rich aftertaste. The fat meat tastes soft and waxy, and the lean meat is tender and delicious. Even those who eat it on a regular basis I've eaten too much and I'm tired of it The incomparable Chinese cabbage and potatoes are now delicious because they are soaked in enough gravy...
The lady in Lu Dutou...
Oh no, it was Lady Xia who brought them. The braised pork is really delicious!
People who cook delicious food need to have their own name!
The young craftsman named Zhang Anyuan also thought the dinner was delicious. He held the bowl and was speechless. When he learned that the reason for the delicious dinner tonight was the braised pork brought by Lady Xia, he thought for a long time. .
Here, Xia Mingyue, Lu Qiyan, Lu and Zhao Youcai were eating alone.
In addition to this big pot of braised pork, the kitchen left a separate portion of pure braised pork, a piece of shredded tofu mixed with cabbage heart, radish balls, and a portion of radish. Soup.
Carrot soup is a white soup made with shredded radish and boiled with fried eggs. There is no need to add fried noodles, and there is no need to add more seasonings. Just add a little salt, and it is light and delicious. The aftertaste has a hint of egg, which is very delicious.
The four members of the two families have not been together for a long time, and now they are talking and laughing, and eating happily and sweetly.
After dinner, the two families went to other places to talk.
Lu Qiyan took out the money bag from his arms and handed it to Xia Mingyue, "This is the military pay for this period."
Xia Mingyue looked at the heavy money bag and raised her eyebrows. got up.
It seems that every time Lu Qiyan sees her, he always wants to help his family.
I have to say, this sense of responsibility is quite strong...
"Brother Lu is out of town right now and has many places to use money. It's better for Brother Lu to keep it for himself." Xia Mingyue declined.
Since arriving here, Xia Mingyue has become aware of the many difficulties Lu Qiyan is facing at this time.
Shortage of expenses is also one of them.
Whether it was like this in the military at this time, or someone deliberately created such a difficult situation for Lu Qiyan, Lu Qiyan needed to break the situation.
Before finding a breakthrough point, Lu Qiyan needs to get through the difficult stage.
Money is the most needed thing in the army besides loyalty, character and force value.
Just like today, a meal of braised pork is enough to win Lu Qiyan's hearts.
After thinking about it for a while, Lu Qiyan opened the money bag, took a small piece of silver from it and put it into Xia Mingyue's hand, and put the others back into his arms, "Then I'll lend you these for now. ”
I’ll pay it back later.
Xia Mingyue blinked.
If Lu Qiyan regarded her as an outsider, every time Lu Qiyan met her, he was always thinking about the money he gave her for her family, for fear that she would be short of money to spend.
But if Lu Qiyan regarded her as his family, today he used the word "borrow".
It’s really hard to guess what Lu Qiyan was thinking.
Xia Mingyue shook her head and smiled.
Seeing this, Lu Qiyan asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing." Xia Mingyue said, "I was just thinking, I am really a businessman."
"How do you say it?" Lu Qiyan turned his face sideways.
“Seeing that you are building a bridge but don’t have enough money, I’m thinking of finding someone to donate.” Xia Mingyue said, “Anyone who donates money can have their name engraved on the bridge. Show merit. ”
Building roads and building bridges are all virtuous things, and everyone will be willing to donate generously.
Especially those squires and wealthy families are more willing to accumulate virtues and blessings for their families, and will be more interested in this matter.
Furthermore, it was not long ago that this place was included in the territory of the New Dynasty. Those clans with well-connected local surnames were also quite willing to gain a good reputation and establish good relations with the local government and the border troops stationed there.
And among these people, there are many who took advantage of the war to make a fortune, and took the opportunity to make some people with less than righteous sources of money make money.
"Yeah." Lu Qiyan nodded.
He also had this idea.
It’s just that those wealthy gentry families were just outsiders. They followed the wind and made the most of it. Seeing the slow progress of Lu Qiyan’s bridge construction, they all refused to step forward.
I guess it was because someone said something behind my back.
However, there are ways to get these people to come forward.
But the most important thing right now is to build the bridge as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if the money is collected, the bridge will not be built, and it will be seized by those with ulterior motives.
We still have to hurry up and find craftsmen...
While he was thinking, a soldier came into the courtyard and said that Zhang Anyuan had something urgent to see.
“Bring him here.” Lu Qiyan raised his hand.
"Yes." The soldier turned and left, and soon brought Zhang Anyuan over.
When Zhang Anyuan saw Lu Qiyan and Xia Mingyue beside him, he bowed respectfully, "Lu Dutou, Madam Xia."
"But has there been any change in the construction of the bridge? Lu Qiyan asked.
"No." Zhang Anyuan shook his head, and after a pause, he said, "I came to look for Lu Dutou because I want to say that I know someone who may be able to help Lu Dutou."
"Who is it?" "
"His name is Fang Linwang. He is originally from Jiaxing. He is best at building stone bridges. He lives in Liujiazhuang not far from here," Zhang Anyuan said, "If Lu Dutou can do it. Qixun Come and help build the bridge, it will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."
"Seriously?"
"I can guarantee it!" Zhang Anyuan scratched his ears, "But this person has a perverse temper and is even more sarcastic. , some yamen have asked him to do things before, but they couldn't stand him, and they had many disputes with him, so that Fang Linwang had a bad reputation and no one asked him again."
"And Fang Linwang himself was tired of dealing with those yamen, and often stayed behind closed doors. I heard that someone wanted to ask him to build a bridge before, but he scolded them because of their disagreement."
"Then if I invite him, how can I convince him?" Lu Qiyan frowned.
"Lu Dutou doesn't know that besides his love of bridge-building skills, Lin Wang also loves to eat. When I go to invite him, I think it would be okay if I could bring out some delicious food?" "Zhang Anyuan said.
So Anyuan had never mentioned Fang Linwang before, but today he suddenly mentioned it. Maybe it was because he ate the braised pork made by Xia Mingyue and felt there was a chance?
Now that this is a possibility, I have to give it a try.
It’s just that...