Chapter 79 The people take food as their heaven
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
Wei Qing lowered his head and pretended to be dead. At some point, Su Jian slipped to the fire and started roasting the lamb.
Liu Che also lowered his face, but said nothing.
The Han Dynasty ruled the world with loyalty and filial piety, and respecting the elderly was a moral code that everyone from the emperor to the common people must abide by.
Gongsun Hong is so old that he even staggers when walking. He belongs to Liu Che's grandfather generation.
When the old ministers of the grandfather's generation advise the emperor, even if they say something unpleasant, they should just shut up and listen.
You don’t have to use it, but you can’t do it in a disrespectful manner!
Not to mention that Gongsun Hong was still the prime minister and had a very high reputation among the officials. Unlike Xue Ze, he was an important minister who really made great contributions to the Han Dynasty.
Liu Che also had feelings for this person.
Therefore, both in public and private matters, Liu Che did not want to lose Gong Sunhong's face in front of so many people.
In addition, Gongsun Hong’s advice cannot be said to be unreasonable.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce were of inferior quality in everything but education. This has been an unbreakable truth in the world since the rise of the gentry class.
One of the political correctnesses of the Han Dynasty!
Gongsun Hong's admonition on this point is tantamount to occupying the moral high ground!
Therefore, no matter how disgusted Liu Che felt, he could not refute it in public.
Gongsun Hong stroked his beard proudly.
You are still young, do you think you can rise to heaven in one step if you know some strange tricks?
Just one word from me will knock you back to your original shape!
However, before Tang Qi could say anything, Huo Qubing couldn't bear it any longer: "I said, Prime Minister, you are so old and confused, why are you talking nonsense?"
"you!"
"Go away!"
Gongsun Hong and Wei Qing scolded at the same time.
Huo Qubing, however, didn't care: "According to the Prime Minister's wishes, then why should I, a big man, set up a young manor? How about we all slash and burn farming together, learn how King Wen of Zhou Dynasty used soft bronze wares to fight, and how about using chariots to deal with the Huns when we are hungry?"
"You are using strong words to make excuses!" Gongsun Hong was so angry that his beard trembled. "I am trying to persuade your majesty not to indulge in low-level jobs too much. Why is it as bad as you say!"
Huo Qubing sneered: "Bad industry? Prime Minister, how dare you point at the sweet potatoes, potatoes and rice that are all under your underwear and say that they are all the results of low-grade industry and shouldn't be used by big men!"
Gongsun Hong's eyes were bloodshot: "I don't mean farming!"
"Isn't the Prime Minister just jealous that Mr. Tang is valued by His Majesty, so he wants to use his words to force His Majesty to ignore him? Say it openly, and I won't laugh at you."
"You are so slanderous!"
The two of them were going back and forth, making Tang Qi's eyes go straight.
It is said that the champion is the best among the big men. It turns out that this is not nonsense.
Look at this full of truth.
The prime minister was so angry that he was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty actually pretended to play with a lighter to watch the fun!
Wei Qing wanted to take care of it, but before he could say anything, the emperor glared at him and had no choice but to shut up.
If this were the Song Dynasty, how dare Huo Qubing, a small bodyguard of the emperor, dare to shout at the prime minister?
It will definitely not be a good death!
Tsk tsk.
The old prime minister is starting to show off, so don't be so angry that you might have a myocardial infarction, right?
When Liu Che saw that the situation was starting to get out of control, he leisurely acted as peacemaker: "I understand what the Prime Minister means. But Mr. Tang's contribution to the Han Dynasty cannot be erased in one or two sentences. It's okay for the Prime Minister to scold me, but don't
Rude to Mr. Tang."
Gongsun Hong: "..."
Is there anyone who can be an emperor like you?
Why can't I, the dignified Prime Minister, be rude to a mere peasant?
What else does this prime minister have to offer!
At this moment, Su Jian shouted at the right moment: "Your Majesty, the mutton is already roasted!"
Liu Che quickly answered: "Everyone, please take your seats and come and see Chang Su Jian's craftsmanship!"
"Yes, Mr. Tang, Su Jian is a famous chef in our army!" Wei Qing also laughed and said, "Sir, you are very lucky to be able to taste the meat he grilled himself today!"
Tang Qi was also a little curious.
Although I don’t have much hope for the Han Dynasty’s barbecue, trying the local “indigenous food” can be regarded as an experience of life.
However, the expectation of "experience life" is the moment when I finally put the barbecue into my mouth.
"Bah, bah, bah!" Tang Qi frowned, "What the hell is this?"
Even if it's dry, it's still half-cooked and tasteless.
Especially the heavy vegetable oil brushed on the meat makes it feel greasy.
Put it on your tongue!
Good guy, Yikusi sweet rice is not as bad as this thing!
It’s not that Su Jian’s craftsmanship is bad. For example, Huo Qubing ate it with gusto. Tang Qi’s reaction was very strange: “Sir, don’t you like meat? Su Xiaowei’s craftsmanship is also outstanding among the Yulin Army.
It’s very famous!”
Gongsun Hong also smiled coldly: "I didn't expect that Da Nong Ling is quite pampered, but he is not used to my Han army style?"
Tang Qi endured it again and again, and finally couldn't help but ask Liu Che: "Your Majesty, do you really think it tastes delicious?"
Liu Che silently put down the knife for cutting meat, his expression a bit complicated.
It turned out that he also liked Su Jian's barbecue skills very much. When there was no war, he often ordered him to come to Shanglinyuan to enjoy the barbecue.
But now, why doesn’t it taste like that?
Wei Qing continued to eat, but at a very slow pace. It didn't look like he was enjoying it at all, but rather like he was forcing himself not to waste food.
Su Jian was also embarrassed.
It was obvious that not long ago, His Majesty and the General had praised their craftsmanship in front of the entire army.
It has only been a few days. Could it be that His Majesty and the General's tastes have changed?
Tang Qi smiled.
Let's just say, after enjoying his craftsmanship, how could Liu Che and Wei Qing still tolerate this crude barbecue made by the Han Dynasty?
"Come on, come on, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll show you my skills!" Tang Qitie rolled up his sleeves in a graceless manner, "Qu Bing, come and give me a hand!"
"Sir, you know how to barbecue?" Huo Qubing stood up curiously, "Okay, let's see what you can do today!"
"Captain Su, give up your position quickly!"
Su Jian was still a little hesitant: "Your Majesty, this..."
Isn't it a little bad to let Jiuqing of the current dynasty do the work of cook?
Liu Che and Wei Qing looked at each other and said in unison: "Su Jian, get out of the way quickly and go and attack Mr. Tang!"
Just thinking about the food they had eaten on Fairy Island made their mouths water.
It just so happens that I haven’t tried Tang Qi’s barbecue skills yet. Looking at those delicacies, how could the two of them not be looking forward to it?
Only Gongsun Hong had a stern look on his face: "It is too demeaning for a gentleman to travel far away from the kitchen and the order of a big farmer!"
"Food is the most important thing for the people, and there is no more prestigious job in the world than cooking." Tang Qi shrugged, "If you have the guts, don't eat it later."
"Huh! Confucius once said that you can never tire of fine food and never tire of fine food. As a prime minister, what kind of delicacies have I not tasted? I am not greedy for small roasted venison!"
"Okay, you said so." Tang Qi picked up a wooden stick and started pulling firewood, "Your Majesty, you have to be a witness."
Chapter completed!