Chapter 620 Warming the Wine
The spring breeze picks up and everything revives.
The willow branches in the yard have sprouted buds, and the goose-yellow warmth reveals the freshness of spring.
The house has become a large construction site, and the construction team from the Ministry of Industry has already been stationed. In addition to building a brand new courtyard for the princess to live in after she gets married, several important buildings in the house are also being repaired and decorated at Fang Jun's request. This includes the residences of Fang Xuanling, his wife and Fang Yizhi.
You can't make your own house beautiful and magnificent, but your father and eldest brother's residence is still the same as before, right?
Tian Wenyuan came to ask for instructions from time to time, keeping a low profile. This was not only because of Fang Xuanling or the emperor's relationship, but also because of his regard for Fang Jun. Ever since the Ministry of Industry took over the construction of Fangfu, Zhang Liang, the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Industry, Yun Guogong, who was at odds with Fang Jun, had never expressed rejection or resistance, let alone any secret stumbling blocks. Ever since Fang Jun "defeated" Jiangnan Confucian Wang Xue'an in Chongxian Hall, Zhang Liang has turned a deaf ear to Fang's affairs, turning a blind eye to them and completely letting Tian Wenyuan take responsibility.
He slapped a prince in the face, but he was already doing well and no one could do anything to him. Fang Jun's strength was already at the top level in the court. Tian Wenyuan was astonished and worked harder and harder. Whatever Fang Jun asks for will be fulfilled perfectly. All the wood and building materials required for Fang Jun's construction will be of the best quality within the specified standards.
However, Fang Jun didn't have many thoughts about this new house.
He likes the antique Tang Yun and Tang style very much. In his previous life, he had dreamed of owning a house like that after he was released from the system. Now that it has come true, he will naturally not go to any lengths to get any modern style... …
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In the flower hall of the house.
The wooden floor was clean and shiny, and the window was half open, letting in a gentle breeze.
Lu Dongzan sat upright on his knees on the floor, looking at a jar with fine flowers carved on the coffee table in front of him.
The lids of the jars are sealed with homemade thick rice paper. In the center of the rice paper is printed a large golden word "Fu". The gold is a bit dim but very eye-catching. The four corners of the paper are ink-colored silhouettes of the Five Good Fortunes. The bottom of the rice paper is covered with gold threads. The rope was tightly wound, and the clay tightly sealed the lid of the jar.
This is a jar of Huadiao wine from Jiangnan...
"Huadiao is different from the spirits that northerners often drink. When drinking, you must warm the wine before drinking it. Only then will it be more relaxing, more flavorful, and more elegant."
Fang Jun spoke slowly, while opening the mud seal on the jar, lifting it up with a straw, and poured it into a copper pot next to it. The fragrance of wine suddenly filled the air.
Lu Dongzan was slightly impressed.
The young man in front of him was dressed in a soap-colored straight suit. The fabric was an ordinary kudzu, which was refreshing and breathable, but not luxurious. But what he wears is clean and tidy, with a restrained nobility. He has clear and profound facial features, eyes like bright stars, temples as sharp as a knife, and a well-proportioned and strong body. He is sitting cross-legged on the floor in white socks. He has a refreshing and natural temperament all over his body, even though he is so extremely inelegant. This posture did not make Lu Dongzan feel the slightest bit unhappy about being slighted.
Fast forward half a year, this young man not only created a name among the scholars of the Tang Dynasty and became famous all over the world, but his relaxed and composed temperament became more charming and restrained, and the aggressiveness of the past had completely disappeared.
He will definitely be a troublesome person in the future...
Lu Dongzan thought with a sigh.
After all, the Tang Dynasty was a super empire with a vast territory and outstanding people, and there would be a few outstanding talents popping up at random. The more outstanding a rising star like Fang Jun who has ability, skill and background becomes, the more difficult it will be for Tubo...
The barren and cold Tubo not only lacked survival materials, but also lacked all kinds of talents. I am afraid this is the real gap between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty.
Fang Jun can be casual and comfortable in what he wears, but he is never stingy when it comes to enjoying life. The mahogany bookcase, the sandalwood tea table, and the finely carved tea tray on the tea tray, the purple sand in the tea tray or the dazzling white Xing kiln white porcelain tea set, make it even more noble and elegant.
The remaining wine on the outside of the copper kettle made a squeaking sound as soon as it was placed on the stove burning briquettes, and soon a banging and drumming sound came from the pot.
Fang Jun quickly took the wine pot from the stove, poured it over, and said in a pleasant tone: "Huadiao wine is brewed from Jiangnan white glutinous rice. It is rare and expensive. It must be rarely seen in Tubo. The Prime Minister is in a good mood today. This is an old wine sent by merchants from the south of the Yangtze River yesterday. Please taste it carefully.”
As he spoke, a stream of brown wine juice flowed down the spout into the white porcelain wine glass in front of Lu Dongzan.
Fang Jun said seriously: "The old wine does not seek sweetness, and the copper pot does not lose color." He glanced at Lu Dongzan, and suddenly laughed again: "Haha, come on, let the Prime Minister taste it first."
It is true that Lu Dongzan was from Tubo, but after all, he was the prime minister of a country and he definitely had a lot of experience. Although this Huadiao produced in the south of the Yangtze River is precious, it is not that I have never tasted it.
The thin and wrinkled old face smiled slightly, as if a chrysanthemum was blooming. Lu Dongzan smiled and said: "That is Tuo Erlang's blessing, please!"
Lu Dongzan picked up the wine glass. The wine glass was crystal clear and as thin as cicada wings. The wine was warm, making the thin wine glass a little hot to the touch. I tried to take a sip first. The wine was very mellow and a little sour and sweet. Then he took a big sip, and a stream of hot, sticky and lingering juice flowed straight into his stomach.
“Good wine.”
Lu Dong praised it, and the warm wine went into his throat and slid smoothly into his abdomen, as if all the coldness in his body had been driven away.
Fang Jun laughed and opened the lid of the copper kettle, teasing: "Please take a look, Prime Minister, there are all good things in this."
Lu Dongzan curiously picked up the wine bottle and looked inside. It turned out that there were a few prunes, a few slices of ginseng, and even a few irregularly round things in it. They were deer penis...
No wonder drinking this wine makes people feel warm and cozy all over their body. It turns out it has added ingredients!
Lu Dongzan said with a wry smile: "The young hero Erlang is at the right age to whip up his whip and ride his horse across the bed. He should strengthen his foundation and cultivate his vitality and pay attention to health care. He is nearly half a century old and has run out of oil. With the support of such strong medicine, Wouldn’t it cost me my life?”
He said it politely on the face, but he was secretly cursing in his heart!
I thought this kid had made some progress, but he was still as generous as before, with a narrow mind, and even the old man wanted to make fun of him...
After drinking this spiced Huadiao wine, do you still feel the fire rising and your mind wandering?
If you immediately go to Pingkangfang to find a girl and have fun, you may be laughed at by this guy...
This little bastard is such a loser!
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. This wine is gentle. Although a few condiments are added, it only adds a bit of fun. The south is different from the north. Drinking too strong wine will cause too much heat and the poisonous gas will not escape easily. Dispersed in the body To send it out, you must drink some wine made from glutinous rice. When it’s cold, you must have a few jars of this good wine at home. When guests come, put a few small pots on and drink it while it’s simmering. "< br>
Lu Dongzan shook his head and said: "It's spring now. Spring is hot and irritating. Isn't it just that the fire is cooking the oil?"
Fang Jun blinked nervously: "So, you have to release it appropriately..."
Lu Dongzan shook his head and was speechless. This boy really has no good intentions...
The two of them didn't talk about business, they just talked about the customs of various places and the great scenery of the country. Lu Dongzan was amazed by Fang Jun's erudition again. Although this boy is young, he seems to know a lot about the customs, customs and scenic spots in various places, and his insights are very insightful, which often makes Lu Dongzan, who is well-informed and known as the "first wise man in Tubo", think deeply...
While chatting first, he accidentally drank two small cups of tea. This time, Lu Dongzan not only felt hot in his heart, but also his feet, hands and face. He was also more interested in Huadiao wine and thought about returning to Tubo. Now is the time to be extravagant, buy a few more jars, and enjoy yourself with Zamp.
"What is the best temperature for this wine?" Lu Dongzan asked.
Fang Jun drank a few cups, his face became rosy, and he said: "I don't know very well, but the merchant who delivered the wine said that he heard a noise inside the pot, and that he could hold the copper pot in his hand and burn it without hurting anyone." . The heat is not enough and the wine is drunk. It won't taste mellow, and if it's too hot, the flavor will be lost. This wine is very popular in Jiangnan. People in Jiangnan eat a lot of seafood, so they need to drink a few sips of Huadiao. Seafood is cooling, while Huadiao warms the stomach... ”
The two of them chatted away like this, as if they were friends reunited after not seeing each other for many years, and they didn't talk about anything serious for a long time.
Fang Jun can keep his temper, and Lu Dongzan can naturally keep his temper even more.
One old and one young, just messing with each other...(End of Chapter)