The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Chapter 261 Yiren Ruosi
Enter Shangshan Bailiyun early, and the sound of water under the Lanxi Bridge is divided.

The old sound of running water makes people old, but this time the sobs are unbearable.

—— "Entering Shangshan" by Du Mu

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Ever since he got the black iron back knife, Bai Fu has a new understanding of the knife.It just so happens that there is a master knife player by his side—the master spoon master Huang Zhen, who can ask for advice at any time.Huang Zhen is skilled with knives, chopping meat and cutting vegetables, like a butcher cutting a beef, with ease.

Unlike the Wuhu Broken Door Knife, which is famous for its sword skills, their disciples often carry a dazzling number of long and short knives with them.Huang Zhen's knives are based on a simple kitchen knife: a blade made of hammered steel, a handle of basswood, and a sharp blade.

This kitchen knife, which can not only cut vegetables, but also kill people, was hung by Huang Zhen's hand and hung horizontally in his waist all day long.

This knife was bought by Huang Zhen in the street market, the price is not expensive, only a few dozen coins.How to achieve agile and skillful handling of the knife?Huang Zhen's master said eight words: "The knife is never separated from the body, it is always sharpened and always renewed".

This kitchen knife has been with Huang Zhen for many years. He is used to the width and weight of this knife, knows the shape of the handle, and is familiar with the color of the blade.

With a heroic expression and piercing eyes, Huang Zhen shouted: "Stand with the knife in hand, and look around for it. With the knife in hand, you can do anything!"

Facing Bai Fu's admiration, Huang Zhen's next sentence vomited out Bai Fu's old blood!

"The blade cuts vegetables, and the back of the knife beats the meat. The handle of the knife can be used as a mallet, put pepper into a small cup, and grind it into powder. The surface of the knife can be used to pat ginger and garlic to let the juice ooze out. The surface of the knife can be used as a spatula, a cutting board Regardless of whether it is meat or vegetable, you can scoop it up and throw it into the pot."

Jokes aside, it is undeniable that once Huang Zhen has a knife in his hand, whether it is shredded meat or ribs, Huang Zhen can immediately indulge in it.Even in the messy and mottled kitchen, facing the hustle and bustle of the waiters, Huang Zhen was like an eminent monk in meditation, happy and calm.As the saying goes: From the knife to the stillness, there is no difference in Dinghui.

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Unlike the men in the Central Plains who advocate "a gentleman stays away from the kitchen", the men in the Central Plains understand the truth that "governing a big country is like cooking a small fish" at a very young age.Every Bashu man has more or less one or two unique skills in cooking.

Huang Zhen told Bai Fu that only by letting his family eat the dishes he cooked can he be called a man, and only by being a man can he be "bashi"!
During the past ten days, Bai Fu learned a new dish from Huang Zhen.

Bai Fu scooped up a ladle of oil and poured it into the black iron firewood pot.When you feel the oil is hot, add pepper.The peppercorns floated, tumbling, and exploded in the pot one by one, making a "chi chi" sound.Put the meat into the pot, quickly stir-fry and stir-fry until the shredded pork turns from red to white.Then add minced pepper, ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.Then add the side dishes and stir fry evenly.Finally, pour in the sauce and thicken the juice.

Out of the pot!

Snow-white shredded pork, emerald green lettuce, tender and crispy fungus, shredded kelp and vermicelli soaked in red oil.

When you take a sip, the soup is smooth.

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Just as Bai Fu was immersed in it, Yang Yichan pushed the door open and entered.

When Bai Fu saw it, he was overjoyed.Bai Fu hurriedly took off his kitchen robe and apron, washed his hands, and brought water for Yi Chan to make tea with his own hands.

In the past, Huang Zhen would also come out of the kitchen to say hello to Yichan.But this time, Huang Zhen obviously didn't have much enthusiasm, and went straight to the backyard.Ask the buddy to carry half a sheep, take out the boning knife, and cut the bones and tendons one by one.

Yang Yichan lightly brushed the bearded stool with a silk handkerchief before sitting down.Picking up the tea bowl and sniffing lightly, he put the tea bowl down and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Fu, this 'Emei Piaoxue' tea is old tea from last year, why are you still drinking it? Come on tomorrow, I'll let someone I'll send you two baskets of new tea of ​​the season."

Bai Fu smiled honestly, raised his neck, and poured the tea into his throat.Bai Fu smiled and said: "When I was in Qingcheng, Master often drank this tea. After I went down the mountain, I realized that this is the most common scented tea. I also wondered why Master, who knows so much about tea, can't put it down so much. Now I understand a little bit, things that I am used to are the easiest and most comfortable to use.”

Yang Yichan responded with a smile.

She took out two mink fur jackets from her bag, handed them to Bai Fu, and said, "Chang'an is much colder than Qingcheng in winter, can you try these clothes to see if they fit?"

Bai Fu took the leather jacket, put it on quickly, stretched his arms exaggeratedly, turned around, and praised Yang Yichan with a flattering smile: "Sister Yang, you sewed this by yourself, it still fits so well!"

Yang Yichan didn't answer the words, looked up and said: "A man depends on his clothes and a horse depends on his saddle, and senior brother looks very energetic when he wears them."

Bai Fu took off the mink fur jacket and put it away carefully.Bai Fu gently held Yang Yichan's slender hand, affectionately: "Thank you, Junior Sister!"

Yang Yichan's hand felt like it was on fire, she withdrew her hand and bowed her head in silence.

Bai Fu smiled awkwardly: "Sister Yang, wait a moment, I have a gift for you too." After finishing speaking, he hurried up to the pavilion and brought a wooden box from his room.The wooden box is carved from rosewood, with simple and simple lines.

Bai Fu opened the wooden box, and inside were four booklets bound with silk.

Bai Fu handed the four booklets to Yang Yichan, and said, "Sister Yang, these three books are the martial arts mentality I learned during my trip to Luoyang. I divided them into three subjects: boxing, swords and internal skills. Fourth Books are my suggestions for improvement aimed at the weak links of your past kung fu, checking for omissions and filling in gaps. You can start practicing from the fourth book, make up for the shortcomings first, and then learn from others' strengths. As long as you work hard, your martial arts will definitely improve. Leap forward!"

Yang Yichan nodded in thanks, and casually put the four booklets on the dining table.

When Bai Fu saw it, he stopped talking.

After pondering for a while, Bai Fu handed over the wooden box, and said softly: "Silk is easy to get dirty, so it's safer to put it inside."

Yang Yichan smiled and didn't refute. Like Bai Fu, she gently put the booklet into the wooden box.Looking up, Bai Fu was already profusely sweating.

Yang Yichan raised her phoenix eyes, stood up and said, "It's getting late, I still have some things to do, so I won't waste my brother's time."

Bai Fu got up quickly, bowed and said: "Where is it, my junior sister is laughing at me."

After being sent out the door, Yang Yichan suddenly turned her head when she was about to board the carriage, and said to Bai Fu: "Senior brother, do you know if you should say something or not?"

Bai Fu nodded quickly and said, "Junior Sister, please tell me."

Yang Yichan said in a soft voice, "I heard that senior brother will soon become the son-in-law of the Dugu family. I wonder if this is the case? If so, I will congratulate you in advance."

Bai Fu suddenly realized, he thought: "No wonder Junior Sister is not very happy today, so it's because of this."

Bai Fu hastily explained: "Two days ago when my eldest grandson took me to visit the old lord of Dugu, I did meet a girl from Dugu's family. She is a closed disciple of Chess King Jixin, and I played three games with her on behalf of my eldest grandson." .It was such a situation at the time... so and so, that's all.

Junior sister, please don't misunderstand. "

After Yang Yichan listened silently, she said, "Brother, there are gossips in Chang'an City, so please take care of yourself."

Bai Fu didn't know how to explain it, so he bent down to show his favor.

Yang Yichan said no more.After getting in the car, Yang Yichan opened the curtain of the car, looked at Bai Fu, smiled, and said, "Brother, it's not easy for us outsiders in Chang'an. If you really like Miss Dugu, you can marry her and make me a girl." Sister-in-law."

After all, he waved goodbye and smiled like a flower.

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　References

　　1. "Shark's Fin and Pepper", author: Fuxia Dunlop (UK), translator: He Yujia, Shanghai Translation Publishing House, publication time: July 2018

　　
　　
　
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