Chapter 22: First heard of Yi Fan

People always need some time to accept and understand the emergence of a new thing. The Tang people have become accustomed to the taste of low-alcohol wine, and the distilled liquor is too high and it is difficult for the Tang people to adapt to it for a while.

Habits are a very terrible thing. When someone suddenly disappears, you will not be able to adapt to life without him or her, and you will even become irritable and irritable.

We Chinese are nostalgic and nostalgic people. For example, the old version of "Journey to the West" and "New version of "Journey to the West", I believe that more than 90% of people will think that the old version of "Journey to the West" is good and is an insurmountable classic.

Putting aside the actors, there is no mention of the two, because one is called ‘artist’ and the other is called ‘artist’.

The special effects and pictures of the old version of "Journey to the West" must be much worse than the new version of "Journey to the West". So why do we still love the old version of "Journey to the West" without hesitation?

Because of nostalgia, nostalgia. "Journey to the West" accompanied us throughout our childhood and gave us countless laughter and joy every winter and summer vacation. Do you still remember the way you were dancing with a stick in front of and behind your own house? Do you still remember the sound of "I am old grandson, come here, eat me, old grandson, and have a stick"?

What cannot be surpassed are not the classic movies and TV itself, but the memories it brings to us, the youth and time that can no longer be returned.

Similarly, although the wine in the Tang Dynasty was not high and was turbid, there were many stories about the Tang people themselves in this wine. Perhaps in the Tang people's perception, wine should be like this.

Although the distilled liquor has a stronger aroma and clearer wine, it will take time to get the recognition of the Tang people, so that it can slowly fill it with stories.

As the sky got darker, the diners in the restaurant finally gradually decreased. Not long after, the restaurant was gone, and Yi Fan and his group were as tired as dogs.

Yi Fan casually found a table to sit down, drank a sip of water, and said in a tired tone: "Fortunately, there is a curfew in Chang'an City, otherwise I don't know when I will be busy? It seems that this person is still a little short of people! Thanks to the help of Manager Huang and his friends today."

As he was talking, the fat man took the two eunuchs out of the kitchen and came to the front hall of the restaurant. Yi Fan said hello and asked the three of them to come and rest.

The fat man bowed to Yi Fan and said, "There is a curfew soon, and it's time for me to return to the palace."

The three of them left heaven and earth, boarded a carriage and headed straight for the imperial city.

Huang Xu was born in a poor family and had three generations of family members. By the generation of his father, his father finally worked hard. The couple worked together to give birth to four sons.

As the population grew, the family became more and more difficult. In desperation, Huang Xu, as the boss, resolutely entered the palace to be a eunuch. It was ironic that his parents named him Huang Xu, which meant that he was so popular, but he chose the profession of eunuch by himself, just to make his family feel better.

I have passed the recipe for cooking meat back home and handed over this new cooking method to my three younger brothers. I think I can ensure that my family has no worries about food and clothing.

This little shopkeeper Yi Fan is unique in his words and affairs. He taught himself such a precious secret recipe like a new cooking method for no reason. No matter how you think about it, he felt unbelievable.

When he returned to the palace, Huang Xu couldn't wait to cook a few dishes and sent them to Tai Chi Hall.

Li Shimin was dealing with government affairs in the hall. The old eunuch Ang Lee, holding a tray in his hand, walked lightly, and entered the hall.

"Sir, it's time to take a break. The imperial kitchen brought a few new food, saying that you would like to let the Sir, taste it."

Li Shimin put down the dragon-shaped jade pen, his nose twitched, and looked at the few foods that Li An had placed on the desk table that he had never seen before.

Smelling the fragrance of food, I couldn't help but move my index finger, pick up the jade chopsticks, gently pick them up, and put them into my mouth.

A meal of five flavors exploded in Li Shimin's mouth, giving him an unprecedented sense of taste stimulation. Li Shimin's eyes closed slightly and his expression was enjoying himself.

A moment later, Li Shimin opened his eyes and sighed: "I only realized today that what I ate in the past is nothing more than that."

While speaking, Li Shimin kept chopping and his mouth was not stopped. After a while, the cup and plate were empty.

Take the last bite of the caulking soup, and then use a delicate roll cloth to remove the remaining oil stains on the corners of your mouth.

He touched his slightly swelling belly and shook his head. Li Shimin secretly blamed himself for being a little greedy. He is a very restrained emperor. Under normal circumstances, no matter how exquisite the food is, he will only eat 80% full, but today he has eaten it.

"Today's dishes are delicious, I wonder who made them?"

When he heard Li Shimin's question, Ang Lee, who was serving him, hurriedly bowed and replied: "Return to the emperor, today's meal was made by Huang Xu, the chief officer of Shanshi."

Ang Lee secretly glanced at the corner of his eyes. Li Shimin, who was closing his eyes to reminisce about the delicious food, saw that Li Shimin seemed to be in a good mood, and he couldn't help but say something more: "If the emperor thinks the food is in harmony, I will tell him to be responsible for your meals in the future. I wonder what the emperor wants?"

Li Shimin said lightly, expressing his agreement. Then he slowly opened his eyes, as if he had remembered something, and said, "I remember, it seems that the last time the cooked mutton was made by Huang Xu?"

"The Lord has a good memory, and it is this person."

"I suddenly became interested in this Huang Xu and told him to see me."

At this time, Huang Xu was waiting anxiously and excitedly outside. He knew that as long as the emperor was happy to eat, his own benefits were naturally indispensable. Last time, he cooked mutton, so he turned a small servant in the imperial kitchen into a small manager. Maybe he would become a big manager in the imperial kitchen.

Just as he was thinking about it, he saw Ang Lee with white eyebrows and white hair coming out of the hall. Huang Xu did not dare to be negligent, so he hurried forward and shouted respectfully: "Old ancestor."

Ang Lee changed his respectfulness in front of Li Shimin, said lightly, "Your meal master is very satisfied, come in with me."

Huang Xu was stunned at first, then ecstatic. He really didn't expect that he would have the opportunity to see the emperor alone, which was a great honor. He followed Ang Lee with his eyebrows down and entered the hall.

Huang Xu saw the emperor kneeling on the dragon couch behind the desk, closing his eyes to rest. There were several dishes on the desk, and only some leftovers were left.

From a distance, Huang Xu pushed the Jinshan Mountain and climbed down: "Imperial kitchen, Huang Xu, the chief chef, met the emperor."

Li Shimin opened his eyes and saw a pile of compost lying in the distance. He asked, "Huang Xu, what did you do today?"

"Returning to the Lord is what the villain did with his own hands."

"Okay, today's food is very suitable for my taste. But I didn't eat such a meal in the past. Why? Can you still hide your own personal information?"

"The villain dare not. This new cooking method has been learned today. Please forgive me."

Li Shimin seemed to have a spirit and straightened his body, saying, "Let me tell me, the dishes you have learned today must not be taught by the old imperial chefs in the palace who cherished themselves. Otherwise, I would not have never eaten such dishes, and there must be another source."

"The emperor is wise. Today, a new restaurant was opened in Chang'an City, called "Heaven and Earth". The emperor may not believe it. The shopkeeper here is only a thirteen or four-year-old baby, but his cooking skills are excellent. It is here that the villain learned this new cooking method."

Li Shimin showed a little pride on his face, looking as if he was unexpected: "I didn't expect that there would be such a person in Chang'an. I don't know what his surname is, who is his name, and where will he go?"

As an emperor, Li Shimin had a strong desire to control himself. He once said that all the talents in the world are included in my throne. The talents among them naturally include the best chefs in the world. When he heard that there were such talents, he naturally had to ask the source so that he could enter the palace to cook for himself.

"This person's surname is Yi, and his name is Fan. As for whom he is studying, the villain doesn't know. This person has bought a restaurant in Chang'an City at a young age, and he is the best among the people."

"Yi Fan." Li Shimin murmured this name in his mouth, and after a long time he sighed, "Why are your surname Yi?"
Chapter completed!