It Starts With A Mountain

Chapter 48
Chapter 48

After Cheng Dalei came to this world, he wanted to climb the tree of science and technology, but as a liberal arts student, he didn't have enough knowledge reserves. When he was divided into arts and sciences, he returned the little science knowledge to the teacher without stopping.

Moreover, this era does not have the soil to come up with a technology that truly sweeps the continent.Just like Leonardo da Vinci designed a simple helicopter during the Renaissance, it has been hundreds of years since the helicopter actually appeared.

It is true that the development of science and technology is fueled by the birth of one or two geniuses, but before they contribute to the flames, the general trend has been brewing for a long time.

However, today's experience suddenly inspired Cheng Dalei that what is behind this era is not only technology, but also diet.

Steaming, boiling, marinating, and grilling (burning) are the only cooking methods, and frying is also rare, let alone fried.The characteristic of these cooking methods is that it saves oil and less salt.Salt and iron are privately owned by the state. They were monopolized by the empire in the past, but now they are monopolized by the actual controllers of the cities. Anyone caught selling salt will be beheaded.As for oil, in the era when it was difficult to fill one's stomach, how could anyone spend a lot of grain to squeeze vegetable oil, and most of the commonly used animal oil was animal oil.

Most of the common meats are mutton, pork and all kinds of poultry. First of all, it is not easy to preserve large-scale livestock after they are slaughtered. The slaughtered pigs cannot be sold in three days.In contrast, poultry such as chickens, ducks and geese are slightly cheaper.

Fallen Leaf City is close to the sea, so there are seafood to eat.

Cheng Dalei is not good at climbing the technological tree, but he is still somewhat sure about food. Even though he is not a professional chef, he has at least eaten a lot.

If it’s not possible, Ma La Tang always knows how to make it. Do you want to try the hot pot... Man Han Banquet, [-] dishes, plus various street stalls... I always know a general method of making it.

Now, Cheng Dalei does not have a specific implementation method, but he already has a general idea, and there is a lot to be done to confirm this matter.

"By the way!" The eloquent shop waiter suddenly lowered his voice, feeling as if a shocking secret was about to be revealed: "This shop has just arrived with a kind of ingredient, but the quantity is scarce, and it is not for important customers. Do you want to try it?"

Cheng Dalei also became interested: "What ingredients?"

"Two..." Xiaoer's voice became thinner and thinner: "Have you ever heard of chili?"

Cheng Dalei had just bitten a piece of mutton, and Xu Shenji had just sipped his wine, and almost spit out when he heard these words.When I entered the Four Seas Building just now, I was a little skeptical, but now I can almost be sure that the Four Seas Building is the business of the Four Seas Commercial Bank.

"Ah... is this unheard of?" Cheng Dalei glared at Xu Shenji to stop him from laughing.

"It's not that I underestimated you two. In fact, this ingredient has never been seen before, but the taste is the most unforgettable. It's like the owner of our Fallen Leaf City. It's only ten catties."

Cheng Dalei remembered that before Su Ying left, he asked her to take away ten catties of chili powder, which seemed to be not bad.

"I just don't know, where did you Sihailou get such precious ingredients?" Cheng Dalei asked.

"It's thanks to my wife, who brought it from overseas by a traveling merchant. Thanks to my wife's insight, I didn't miss such a treasure." Xiaoer said complacently: "I bet, this ingredient is sold all over the world. The empire is also the only one, do you want to try the dishes cooked by it."

"No, no, I've been a little angry recently." Cheng Dalei took out another ten copper coins and sent the little girl away.

It is estimated that the second child does not quite understand the relationship between pepper and getting angry.

After he left, Cheng Dalei and Xu Shenji looked at each other and felt that something was wrong.The Four Seas Tower is sure that the business of the Four Seas Trading Company is good, but the wife of the Four Seas Trading Company is definitely not Su Ying. The pepper was taken away by Su Ying, but now why is it wearing a crown.

There must be something wrong here!

"Ouye, do you know why others didn't take me with me when I went to the city this time, but why should I take you?" Cheng Dalei lowered his voice.

Xu Shenji was stunned for a moment before he realized that Cheng Dalei was calling him. He stroked his beard with a smile, "Of course it's because of my master's ingenious calculations. It's a big mistake...Young master wants me to make a plan." Xu Shenji changed his words in time.

"This...it's always good to have self-confidence." Cheng Dalei rolled his eyes at him, and said in his heart: I'm not afraid of your incompetence attribute. If I'm not in the cottage for three to five days, you'll be spitting poison at home Grandma, I managed to save some things, and you will ruin all of them.

Cheng Dalei calmed down and said, "You have to remember that this time we went to the city not to eat, drink and have fun, but came with a mission. One is to check on the situation of the Su family, we have to pay the ransom owed to us, and the other is to see See where there is a place to sell slaves in Fallen Leaf City, let's buy some people back."

"The matter should be done quickly rather than later." Cheng Dalei said: "We will split up in the afternoon, military advisor, do you think you should carry out that mission?"

"Of course, the old man picks up the hard ones. I'll leave the task of spying on the Su family to me." Xu Shenji patted his chest.

"Get out!" Cheng Dalei yelled: "You go to the street in the afternoon to see where they trade slaves. As long as you confirm the amount, we will go back to the cottage to get the money immediately."

"Okay then." Xu Shenji sighed sullenly, "I also want to pull two flowered dresses for Linger in the city."

Cheng Dalei knew in his heart that although Xu Shenji was useless, he was still qualified as a father.Even if he went to the city, he still thought about his daughter, so his father's affection for his daughter warmed Cheng Dalei's heart.

"Okay, the accounts are approved. After the matter is confirmed, you will wait for me at the inn. I don't know what's going on here. I may not be back tonight, so you don't have to worry about it."

The two agreed, and Xu Shenji took some money and left the inn.Not long after Xu Shenji left, Cheng Dalei called the mistress back again.

"Guest officer, what are your orders?"

Cheng Dalei, who is also notorious now, unexpectedly had a blush on his face, crossed his hands and said: "This, that..."

Xiaoer rolled his eyes, and suddenly said loudly: "Oh, I see, you are looking for a brothel!"

"Hush, keep quiet." Cheng Dalei gave him a hard look, and then said in a low voice, "Which one is the best brothel in Fallen Leaf City?"

"Of course we have to go back to Yanlou!" Xiao Er raised her thumbs up.

After finally entering the city, don't waste your good time. Now that you have drunk wine and chatted with Xiaoer, if you don't go to the brothel, you always feel that this one-day tour for young heroes is missing that link.

After inquiring clearly about the location of Yanlou, Cheng Dalei went back to Yanlou in high spirits with a lot of money on his waist.

Sure enough, it was a good place for feasting and feasting. As soon as I walked to the door, there was a girl pulling Cheng Dalei inside.

"Young master has a dignified appearance and a suave manner, which warms the heart of this servant."

Cheng Dalei walked into the Huiyan Tower, the singing and dancing in front of him made him dizzy, and suddenly he saw a vaguely familiar figure in front of him.Take two quick steps, come behind the other person, and pat him on the shoulder.

The person in front turned his head and met Cheng Dalei's eyes, both of them were dumbfounded.

"Oppa!"

"Oye!"

(End of this chapter)