Emperor Liang's rewards were not only in the harem, but also invoked many rewards to the previous dynasty, especially for soldiers on the southeast front line. The soldiers who died in battle were all given pension silver according to the standard of upgrading to two levels; each of the soldiers who continued to fight was promoted one level, and if they could achieve military merit, they would be promoted two levels in a row.

In addition to rewarding the harem, the previous dynasty and soldiers, Emperor Liang also covered the rewards across the country, and explicitly reduced the taxes nationwide by 10%.

Emperor Liang's combination of punches was achieved very good results. At the same time, Emperor Liang also announced that the royal celebration would be postponed, and the time was set at the full moon of the emperor. From then on, the objections to the celebrations that would be held during the national war were getting weaker. Although there were still a few hard nails to continue writing letters to advise, including Liao Zhen.

Qingshan Academy

There were jinglings in the yard of the festival. Those who don’t know thought someone was fighting in the yard. If someone could walk into the yard of the festival, they would find that it was not a stadium, but the two were competing with each other for cooking skills.

Cut, spell, stir-fry, fry, stew, and red tables. Plates and plates of exquisite dishes are all released on the long table. Fortunately, no one else is there, otherwise these dishes will have been eaten clean.

Fat Kui wiped the sweat from his forehead and said in a slight voice: "You boy, you have fame but don't cherish it. The court wants to be an official for you! You don't even look at how many scholars in the world are looking forward to being an official in the golden list, so you can't do it!"

"Hehe, Fat Kui, why have I been in the academy for so many years? Do you still don't know my temperament? Did you forget what you gave me when you left the academy?"

"Of course I remember it, but I also think you are a seedling for developing your cooking skills. But I, Fatkui, did not ask you to resign from office and not do it, but followed me to continue learning cooking skills!"

"Oh, Fat Kui, this is my own choice. Why are you anxious?"

"This...this is known to the Master, so I should say that I have taken you badly!"

"Who is the Master? How could he be so pedantic? Besides, 360 professions are the top scholars in every profession, and the chef is also a skill! Talent is not limited to officials and officials. Don't be burdened by Fat Kui, no one will blame you."

"I, Fat Kui, are already at this age. Do you think I really care about those gossips? Besides, there are not many people in the academy talking behind their backs. After all, Qingshan Academy is still a place where words are open and free. It's just..."

"That's amazing! During my year in office, I have seen the tricks of the officialdom. I don't understand those principles, but I really don't want to. This year I've been walking thin and depressed. Fat Kui, for many nights I have been thinking about whether to continue working according to my father's wishes or to follow my own heart? There are more than 300 nights a year. Do you know how I survived every night?"

Du Shaoyin put down the kitchen knife in his hand, wiped his hands on the bib, and suddenly smiled.

"In the end, I figured it out. I told my father about this. He took out the thorn and beat me hard without saying anything. But I knew my father was not relieved. I stayed with him for the rest of the day, but he didn't say anything to me anymore. My mother left early, and we were both dependent on each other since childhood. I really wanted to let my father spend his old age in peace, but it's a pity..."

The smile originally on Du Shaoyin's face was hidden, but instead it was painful, and tears even began to appear in his eyes.

"I stayed with my father for nearly a year until... until... he died of illness and until he died, he held my hand and said that I had insulted the Du family's lintel, and he did not forgive me until he died!"

Fat Kui, regardless of the greasiness on his body, stepped forward and hugged Du Shaoyin, and patted him on the shoulder hard.

"It is really hard to describe the pain in my life if I don't get the support of my family. I have never seen my parents since I was a child. I have been wandering for the first twenty years. Until I met my Master, he saw that I had the talent for cooking, so he asked me to study in some restaurants in the capital. I learned all the cooking skills, but at this age, I have never met a woman who is willing to work together for the rest of my life. The only two families refused because I am ugly and not an official. I have no children! Sigh, the reason I value you so much is because you are the most talented person among the children I have ever met. I, Fat Kui, just teach you just as my own son. I don't want to wait until I am gone, and this cooking skill will be lost."

"Pangkui, it's almost okay to be my father at the age. In my heart, you are like a father and a teacher. From now on, I will learn cooking skills with you. You can also treat me as a son or apprentice."

"well!"

Du Shaoyin clearly saw that tears also emanated from Pang Kui's eyes. This was the relationship between two men and their joint efforts for their joint cooking skills.

Chu Kuang saw their master and apprentice outside the Jieshang Courtyard for a long time, and a touching feeling surged in his heart for a long time and couldn't calm down. He didn't dare to interrupt them at will, and kept waiting until this time, when Chu Kuang saw the happy solution, he couldn't help but applaud.

When the two of them heard the applause, they quickly wiped their eyes. Their movements were so consistent, first with their left eye, then with their right eye, and then took a deep breath.

Chu Kuang joked: "You are really masters, apprentices, fathers and sons, and even the movements are consistent. This is really fate. Qingshan Academy has produced many kings, princes, generals, and ministers, but never famous chefs. It seems that this precedent is up to you two!"

Pangkui and Du Shaoyin both smiled. Chu Kuang then began to say the serious matter, "The Master asked me to invite you two to Shangde Hall."

"The Master is asking us for something?" Du Shaoyin felt a little strange.

"To be precise, there is something to do with Fat Kui. Since you are here, go together!"

Chu Kuang brought Pang Kui and Du Shaoyin to Shangde Hall. At this time, the young students had already withdrawn, and there was only Master in the hall.

"Shaoyin, have you learned how to cook with Pangkui? If you learn well enough, you can come out. It is enough to have Pangkui alone in Qingshan Academy. Pangkui must learn Pangkui's cooking skills, but Pangkui's style of doing things should not be learned. Pangkui, you should go out to let the world see your cooking skills. As for the academy, Pangkui is enough."

Fat Kui scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "Teacher, you also know that I am just unwilling to show off. I like to stay by your side and make some delicious food. As long as the children praise me, Fat Kui will be very satisfied!"

"It's a good thing to be content." The Master sighed, "Pang Kui is also low-key. Except for some people close to him, few people in the capital know about Pang Kui's skills."

"It's okay, it's okay, I, Fat Kui, don't like to show off. In the future, let's leave this matter to Shaoyin. Shaoyin is still a young man, you still need to create some popularity outside. What's the name? Oh, by the way, it's just a fame!"

"I haven't thought about these things yet. In the future, I will stay in the academy and learn from Pang Kui."

"Your cooking skills are no longer inferior to me. Just be more proficient in my swordsmanship and techniques."

The Master looked at the two people in the hall lovingly. These people were his disciples, and any of them wanted to give their care.

"What a pity, although Fat Kui is so low-key, someone still remembers your name."

"Oh, who?"

"emperor!"

"emperor?"

"That's right, I just received the emperor's edict: Several people from Qingshan Academy will attend the full moon celebration at the time of the emperor's grandson's full moon celebration, and at the same time, let Xu Kui enter the palace to create a banquet for the full moon celebration."

"What?!"

Pangkui is an honest man, and all his emotions can be read out from his expression. At this time, he was surprised. He thought he was a little famous, but it was because of which restaurant wanted to help him. He never thought that he wanted to go to the palace to create a banquet for the emperor!

"This is not something that can be done, Master! You know me, I am...I am..."

"How many years have you been in the academy? Will I not know you? But the emperor ordered, who dares to disobey? Not to mention you, I will also enter the palace with Chu Kuang. Fat Kui, I think that by then, I will let Shaoyin enter the palace with you, and you two can still take some care of each other."

"Yes! Pangkui, I will accompany you to the palace. I will help you, and you can relax. Besides, Master and Senior Brother Chu Kuang are here. As long as you use your cooking skills, I believe the emperor will definitely like it and even reward you!"

"I don't ask for any rewards, I just want to not cause trouble to Master and Qingshan Academy."

"Fat Kui, just let go and do it. No matter what happens, I will carry it. Besides, I have full confidence in you!"

"The Master said so, Fat Kui will obey the order and do his best to complete the emperor's order!"

Seeing Pang Kui and Du Shaoyin withdraw from Shangde Hall, Chu Kuang stepped forward and said, "Master, how could the emperor know such details? There are probably some problems in this. The imperial kitchen includes famous chefs from all over the country. Why do you have to Pang Kui go?"

"I am also worried about this. Kexin has already heard some news before. I'm afraid someone is planning to tamper with the royal grandson's full moon celebration."

"How? Who dares to be so blatant at such an important celebration?"

"The person behind the scenes is not blatant at all, but unfortunately I can't guess the only current clue. There are still ten days before the celebration. Please pay more attention to the news from all parties. The emperor has ordered it, and we must not disobey."

"As for the order, my disciple!"

Bai Shi looked up at the sky and said to himself: "Bai Shi, it's been a hundred years. If you can escape this disaster, you will have achieved your merits."
Chapter completed!