Qi Tianyun had never seen Su Tang looking forward to something so much. He came here today to explain to Su Tang why he couldn't take her to the coast to watch the unloading.
Su Tang didn't care, anyway, the ancient road was so difficult, it was fine for her to wait for things to be delivered at home.
Qi Tianyun only felt that her attitude was too optimistic, and felt funny in his heart, pinched Su Tang's face and said, "I thought you would be angry."
"Don't be angry, I understand." Su Tang nodded, "We can't let those people know that the merchant ship belongs to us, otherwise it will be an official action, which is not good."
After all, private ships are not so sensitive when they go overseas to buy things and find new ingredients.
If they were acting in the name of an official, they would definitely have to meet the local king when they arrived. Obviously, they had just sailed and did not intend to do so.
Qi Tianyun raised his eyebrows, Su Tang didn't need anyone to explain things that many people in the court didn't understand, he understood everything by himself.
It is very fortunate to marry a wife like this.
Su Tang didn't know what Qi Tianyun was thinking, otherwise he would definitely refute him, what kind of wife
She is not a wife yet, at most she is just a fiancee.
In fact, the person who can be sent to deliver the letter shows that the merchant ship is very close to the shore.
According to Qi Tianyun's calculation, it is estimated that they will be able to arrive in the capital around September 17th, and they will be busy by then.
Su Tang is definitely going to follow, she wants to see new ingredients, this is really important to her!
After all, with more ingredients, she can make hearty meals.
The only regret is that her plan to open a restaurant is about to be postponed.
After all, a restaurant is different from an earlier shop, it is not that simple, and it is quite difficult to recruit a cook. It will definitely not open within a month or two.
This is not another Xicheng restaurant selling fast food directly.
But there is no rush, let her look at the new ingredients first.
At worst, it will be the same when it is opened later.
During this period of time, Su Tang's breakfast shop has become well-known in the capital. Originally, only some people liked to go to the west city to buy it.
But after it opened in Dongcheng this time, more people are willing to come and eat.
As you eat, your fame will spread. There is no way, who makes the food so delicious.
Relying on the business of the three shops, Su Tang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and put Qi Tianyun's banknotes back.
There is a chance to use again!
Of course, I hope there is no chance.
Su Tang was fine that day, so he happened to go to the breakfast shop in Dongcheng again, but not long after he arrived, he saw someone he knew.
I can't say I know each other, even if I met it once, it's embarrassing.
Xia Hafu, the little prince of Tubo, came over unexpectedly.
Xia Hafu was also very surprised to see Su Tang, and hurried forward: "I haven't seen you since that palace banquet, what a coincidence."
Su Tang nodded, and didn't say much, obviously not planning to talk further.
But that Xia Hafu said: "I heard that you are already engaged, is this true?"
Good guy, he still doesn't believe it, Su Tang is a little helpless: "Well, we are already engaged."
Xia Hafu was obviously a little disappointed, this was the first woman he fell in love with, and she was actually engaged.
Having said that, Su Tang planned to slip away if Qi Tianyun saw her.
Oh, that's very interesting.
But Xia Hafu asked: "Is he nice to you? Or do you have any older sisters?"
Xia Hafu's eyes were sincere, but Su Tang couldn't help laughing. How could she ask such a question? After coming to ancient times, it was the first time she met someone who spoke so straightforwardly.
Su Tang explained seriously: "He treats me really well, I only have one younger brother, sorry. If you like the recipe of boiled cabbage, I can give it to you."
Su Tang knew that Xia Hafu really liked this dish, so she just wrote it down.
Who knew that Xia Hafu said sincerely: "No, I like you. You are like the stars at night in Tubo. You are very beautiful and fascinating."
If Xia Hafu was not from Tubo, Su Tang would have thought he was playing hooligans.
Su Tang hurriedly said: "Little Prince, you are here to eat breakfast. You can find a place to sit down, and I will have someone serve it to you first. This meal will be considered as my invitation."
Su Tang slipped away immediately after speaking, not giving Xia Hafu a chance to speak at all.
Who knows what else he might say.
But Xia Hafu is not a person without eyesight. He also accidentally saw Su Tang today, so he went up to talk to her. Seeing what she meant, she should like her fiancé quite a lot.
In that case, he wouldn't bother.
When he came here this time, he just heard that there is a delicious breakfast in the capital, so he came to join in the fun, but he didn't expect that it was also opened by Miss Su Tang.
It's a pity that he can only eat it this time, and he will leave for Tibet tomorrow.
Su Tang originally thought it was just a small episode, but she didn't expect Xia Hafu to leave her a gift before leaving.
Ten sheep!
That's right, ten bleating sheep!
This is a bit scary.
Especially Qi Tianyun narrowed his eyes and looked at her, as if she had made a big mistake!
Su Tang tried to explain: "I don't know why he gave me the sheep."
Qi Tianyun chuckled: "Maybe he wants to marry a wife."
What an answer!
Everyone is gone!
Su Tang tried her best to ignore Qi Tianyun's sour tone, and focused on the ten sheep: "My family has nowhere to raise them."
The house she bought is not small, but she raises ten sheep, how can she raise them? Do she need to hire a special person
Qi Tianyun said, "Do you remember Zhuangzi where I raised cows?"
Su Tang nodded: "Didn't you say that was Zhuangzi of a friend?"
Isn't it just turning over old accounts, who wouldn't!
Qi Tianyun continued: "It can be raised there."
This is a good idea, but Su Tang asked him to keep two. The sheep are so cute, they must be eaten!
Su Tang thought, it had been a long time since he had cooked something delicious. After all, he was too busy a while ago, so he happened to butcher a sheep for a comfortable meal.
Su Tang said: "I'll make you kebabs, it happens to be in the garden of the house, it must be very delicious."
Su Tang was about to cook in person, so Qi Tianyun naturally agreed.
But when Su Tang and Qi Tianyun shared the mutton the next day and were about to have a good barbecue with his younger brother Su Jinhang, guests came to the house.
Or a guest they can't refuse.
The little emperor brought Sun Qiaoshan, Shi Ding, and Luo Haixuan, the commander of the imperial army, and the four of them came here just in time for the meal, what a coincidence.
It's fine if you didn't know on the surface before, Su Tang will definitely salute the emperor and Sun Qiaoshan when he sees the emperor.
But as soon as she was blessed, she was picked up by the little Sun Qiaoshan: "We are going to your house for a meal, so there is no need to pay big respects."
Seeing that everyone looked normal, Su Tang felt relieved.
It's so easy to get along with.
Shi Ding said: "You guys want to eat alone and don't tell us? If we didn't hear that your family slaughtered a sheep, we wouldn't know about it!"
Yes, it's all right to come to Cengfan.
Su Tang laughed and said, "Then shall I inform you next time?"
"Of course, sister-in-law." Shi Ding said directly.
sister in law? ?
Su Tang, who was still turning the charcoal fire, almost choked on his saliva.
"Don't shout!" Su Tang immediately retorted.
But Luo Haixuan followed suit: "Sooner or later, it doesn't matter how you shout."
They were talking here, while Qi Tianyun was pouring tea for everyone, as if he was the host, and he felt that Shi Ding shouted well.
?
Why is there such a person
But soon everyone was attracted by the smell of meat.
The cut mutton has been marinated with spices and marinated for three or four hours in advance.
And lamb chops, such as lamb legs, are still marinated separately.
This will be put on a custom-made grill without brushing oil. After a while, the suet will come out by itself, and then a layer of honey, and a special sauce, and finally the cumin powder sent by Tubo Sprinkle a little, and the whole garden will be filled with the aroma of lamb.
For the first roast, Su Tang didn’t roast too much, there were only ten skewers in total, and everyone ate it in a little while.
The kebabs grilled with sugar are full of gravy, fat but not greasy, and you can feel the gravy bursting in your mouth with one bite.
In addition, the meat quality of the Tubo mutton is so delicious that people can't help but have another skewer.
Su Tang also put green peppers on the middle of the mutton, and the green peppers can also relieve the greasy, because there are so many people, they have prepared some beef and sea fish.
Vegetables can also be grilled.
Anyway, there is nothing that cannot be grilled, the key is that they are all delicious!
Shi Ding said: "I think it tastes better than the grilled mutton at the palace banquet."
The roasted mutton was made by the Tubo people. If they heard about it, it might not take long.
But this is also true, right
After all, it is really delicious!
Su Tang finally used this barbecue in exchange for Qi Tianyun not to mention Xia Hafu anymore.
It's fine if you don't mention it, she will be very happy if you don't mention it!
And recently, she also enjoyed eating mutton, and even made baked buns. Everyone came here in a hurry.
Su Tang is almost used to them coming over for dinner, the big deal is to cook a little more, what's the point!
While everyone was having a good time recently, the merchant ship finally got news again.
Qi Tianyun received the news that the merchant ship will arrive in the capital tomorrow, and at the same time they will bring many plants and animals, including seventeen species that have never been seen before. As for how many are edible, I don't know.
Qi Tianyun immediately passed the news to Su Tang. Su Tang was so excited that he didn't sleep well all night. At night, his dreams were all about potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and tomatoes.
However, Su Tang felt that according to the progress of using cocoa over there, these foods should have started to be planted on a large scale.
After all, cocoa is grown over there, so there is no reason why these good crops would not.
No matter where you are, everyone has to eat.
But Su Tang can't go to see it immediately, after all, she doesn't have any official position now, and these rare goods will be transported to the warehouse of the palace.
unless.
The future queen took her there!
Su Tang was still waiting patiently at home, but Sun Qiaoshan asked the maid to find Su Tang and take her directly into the palace.
I don't know why, but everyone seems to trust Su Tang very much, thinking that if Su Tang sees so many miraculous plants, they will definitely be able to play their role.
But isn't that the case
According to the officials on the merchant ship, the nobles in the origin of cocoa do not have sugar and can make cocoa delicacies.
Not even hot cocoa is as good as thresh.
Some people may be naturally sensitive to ingredients.
So with the tacit consent of the little emperor, Sun Qiaoshan took Su Tang directly to the warehouse of the palace.
At this time, the overseas envoys were meeting with the emperor, Qi Tianyun was naturally accompanying him, and Su Tang had already arrived at the door of the warehouse.
There were a few dark and rough men sitting at the door of the warehouse.
Su Tang knew at a glance that these people must be officials who have sailed thousands of miles. Their current identities to the outside world are still merchants. They can only resume their identities after the overseas envoys leave.
Originally, they could go back to rest, but they had to wait until Su Tang came over.
Maybe everyone has the same love for food. This group of people is eager to know how many of the things they bring can be used.
This is also the reason why the emperor tacitly allowed Su Tang to go to the warehouse immediately.
A few tanned officials said: "Miss Su Tang, thank you for disclosing the method of making hot cocoa and cream, otherwise we will not be so smooth."
Su Tang didn't even know that there was such a thing in it.
After these people explained the details, Sun Qiaoshan and Su Tang knew what was going on.
Because their merchant ships purchased food and cocoa in large quantities, they attracted the attention of the king who was thousands of miles away, and the army secretly came to control them.
In fact, they were careful enough to purchase, and they were far away from the central city, but they were still discovered unexpectedly.
Fortunately, some of them have studied the method of making butter and cocoa with sugar, and the nobles of that country like it very much.
People there like cocoa, but also like cream.
But the cream made by Su Tang is obviously more delicate. After teaching these methods to those nobles, their life on merchant ships will be easier.
Only then did the envoys come over.
Su Tang really didn't expect that there is such a butterfly effect, but no matter what, if she can help people, that's great.
The swarthy official surnamed Liu said: "Miss Su Tang, let's take a look at the things we brought back and see how much we can use."
Su Tang nodded.
But when I walked into the warehouse, I realized that they really brought everything.
A pile of dusty things directly attracted her idea.
She was right!
There are potatoes!
There are really potatoes!
Official Liu caught Su Tang's gaze and explained, "This is a kind of food from the local people. We all brought it back, but it's tasteless and very astringent. The local people usually steam it directly or Roast directly."
Su Tang suppressed his excitement, and said, "I think this is similar to our taro, and it should be delicious."
Master Liu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard what Su Tang said.
When they go to sea, they must bring something back.
Especially things like food, you must bring more.
This practice of going overseas to find novel foods has existed since ancient times. After all, who knows, who doesn’t want to have richer recipes.
In the ancient time of Sutang, various dynasties introduced a large number of foreign ingredients, but how many of them can be planted in China and become everyone's recipes is a long process.
And what Cang Qin State did was exactly this.
Su Tang suppressed his excitement and walked around the warehouse.
It can only be said that the harvest this time is really great!
At least Su Tang has seen the potatoes, and the cotton in the corner!
The imaginable tomatoes and sweet potatoes were not found.
There are also several edible vegetables, which are not as important as potatoes and cotton.
This is something that can change the lives of Cangqin people.
Of course, they came back with a lot of cocoa and cocoa root seedlings. Presumably, when these are sold, cocoa will become cheaper and cheaper in the future.
Maybe people in the capital will be cruel enough to buy a piece of chocolate and try it.
After strolling around, Su Tang didn't take the contents inside, but memorized all the edible things.
Go back and make them one by one.
And Lord Liu and the others are going back to rest.
Su Tang said to Sun Qiaoshan: "Thank you, if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have seen these things."
Sun Qiaoshan smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Hou, he asked me to bring you here."
Su Tang suddenly seemed to understand something, is this to make up for, Qi Tianyun can't take him to watch the unloading of the sea ship
He was receiving overseas envoys again, so he let Sun Qiaoshan accompany him.
I was too excited just now, but I will calm down and think of this.
Qi Tianyun went to ask Sun Qiaoshan for himself.
In the next few days, the capital was talking about the return of the merchant ship.
First, Zuixiaolou bought a large amount of cocoa, and it was able to supply liqueur chocolates, and then Dreamland Pavilion released a new product, chocolate cake.
After that, there is something that makes people feel more involved, that is, the eighth round of the God of Cooking Competition is finally about to start!
It's been almost a month since the last match.
And this time the comparison is five people making new ingredients.
It is the yams brought back from overseas. The red-haired and blue-eyed man said it was called Potutou. Anyway, everyone is calling yams or potatoes.
It seems to be shouting after Su Tang
Su Tang said that it was very similar to the taro from the Cangqin Kingdom, so some people simply called it potato.
Seems like the name would work too.
Anyway, it's just the name of a food, you can call it whatever you want, as long as it tastes good, no one will mind.
Some of these yams were distributed to the imperial dining room, as well as the homes of various ministers, and more were taken to farms for farmers to try to plant.
In fact, Su Tang really knows how to plant, that is, cut the yams into pieces, then wrap them in plant ash, and then plant them one by one. After the seedlings grow out, they are transplanted into the ground.
Although the current yams are still relatively small and not as good-looking as later generations, Su Tang is sure that this is the same variety, only smaller in size, and the rest is exactly the same.
Su Tang was still hesitating whether to speak out or not.
After all, she is a little cook, and she is sensitive to food. It is normal to be able to cook it, but if she can plant it directly, Su Tang herself doubts whether she is okay.
Maybe it will cause trouble for the upper body.
Just when Su Tang finally made up his mind, the farmer had already figured out how to grow it.
After all, they are all rhizomes. How to grow taro and yam, so how to grow artichokes.
This made Su Tang breathe a sigh of relief. I believe that soon, everyone will find out how high the yield of artichokes is.
In the future, there will be more food on the dining table of the people of Cangqin Kingdom.
And some of these yams were also selected and provided to the God of Cooking Competition, mainly to let everyone know about this food, so that it can be promoted in the future.
These yams have been sent to the top five in the God of Cooking Competition.
Let them do some research beforehand and wait until game time to make delicious food.
At that time, the game must be very interesting, and everyone loved to watch it.
Anyway, Lord Pei thinks this method is very good.
The most important thing is that if it’s just a comparison of cooking, the common people will definitely not be interested. You don’t need to think too much to know that the first place must be Su Tang’s. It’s more fun to make novel food. Anyway, it’s the first time for everyone. Contact yams.
As soon as these words came out, Su Tang felt embarrassed.
This is not the first time she has come into contact with yams!
She has really made a lot of potatoes.
And I don't know how much I ate.
Asking her to make yams is a blow to others.
Chapter 93