Food starts with Mapo Tofu

Chapter 361 Confusion (Double Monthly Pass~)

Looking back now, the original incident is still vivid in my mind, and later the news that Fu Xin was accepted as a student by the prime minister of the current dynasty spread to Yangzhou. Although the governor of Yangzhou had a high official position, he was unwilling to offend the prime minister.

Not to mention that Fu Xin has a bright future, because it's not worth it for a businessman to attract resentment from the other party. Without Yang Chiqing, he can still be called Li Chiqing, Zhao Chiqing...

So he directly abandoned Yang Chiqing, searched for a random excuse, ransacked his home, and sent him to Guizhou for three years.

But he didn't do anything wrong, otherwise the Yang family would be over if they were approved forever. After Yang Chiqing died, their family would have to continue to send people to replace him, and they would go after death. The descendants would be endless. .

Back to the topic, Chen Nian brought snacks and two pots of freshly made sour plum soup to Fu Xin's home that night.

Fu Xin set up a table full of banquets to treat him graciously, and it was hard to refuse the grand invitation, so he sat down and chatted with him while eating.

Fu Xin prepared all the food and wine, and he specially invited the cooks to cook these dishes. After all, he was used to eating old-fashioned delicacies when he was in Yangzhou, so when he came to the capital, he naturally had to find a good cook to cook at his house. With his status, the quality of life will naturally improve. Even if he doesn't take the initiative to ask for it, there are still many people who are catching up. .

Right now it is in Chang'an City, where the elites of the Great Xia Dynasty gather, so it is not difficult to find a good cook, and since it is for the Zhuangyuan Mansion, many people are willing to come here.

I just ate a few mouthfuls of food and found that the taste was not bad, but after taking a sip of wine, I felt that the taste was a bit bland.

There was a little interest on his face, and Fu Xin couldn't help asking after seeing Chen Nian's expression: "What's wrong with Brother Chen? But the food is not delicious?"

Chen Nian shook his head: "Not really, the main reason is that the wine doesn't taste good enough."

Chen Nian was not satisfied with the wines in this world. He knew it when he was in Yangzhou, but he didn't know exactly what the taste of the wine that Chen Nian said was good enough.

Because in his opinion, the wine in his house is actually very good. After all, after becoming the champion, many people will come to give gifts, and this wine is also a gift from someone.

You must know that today's wine can only be drunk when Chen Nian and Prince Jing come, and Fu Xin won't even take it out when other people come.

But just like that, Chen Nian was still not satisfied.

"I really want to know what kind of wine Brother Chen is talking about. Although I'm not an alcoholic, I'm still very curious."

Chen Nian thought for a while: "I'll go back and study it. I may not be able to make it. If it can't be done, then I didn't say it. If it can be brewed, I will definitely bring something to Brother Fu to taste later. .”

"Okay, it's a deal."

Then they talked about how the food tasted today, and put forward some suggestions for improvement regarding the aging of some of the dishes. Fu Xin slowly wrote it down in his mind, and planned to tell the cook at home when he turned around.

Then they talked about what happened in Yangzhou back then. The two of them talked more and more happily about the days when they climbed trees and peeked every day. Although the wine was not satisfactory, Chen Nian still drank a lot .

"Brother Chen, speaking of it, that period of time was actually the happiest period of my life. Although I spent most of my time reading and selling calligraphy, I could learn something when chatting with Brother Chen every day. The harvest is no less than what I got in the book. Since I came to the capital, although I have been dressed in official robes, I feel that I have lost a lot of freedom.

But even so, I have a clear heart to be able to serve the country. Even though I have just arrived here, I am still in the learning stage of the affairs of the court and China, but I have been entrusted with important tasks by His Majesty and the teacher, so I have been very troubled recently.

I thought I would take the initiative to invite Brother Chen to sit down in a few days, but I didn't expect Brother Chen to come to the door today. "

As Fu Xin said so, he only dared to share these words with Chen Nian. If he said it outside, no one could guarantee that others would turn around and sue after hearing it.

Fu Xin is now in its infancy, and it is absolutely impossible to leave such a handle.

These things have nothing to do with Chen Nian. After all, Chen Nian often said some outrageous things in the past, and it was the kind of crime that was the most minor crime of exile after being caught.

It's just that after he finished speaking, the little peony beside him nudged Fu Xin lightly with his elbow: "The master has Mr. Chen here now so he can say these things, but it's inevitable that other people in the house will listen to him. And you must not say that when you go out in the future.”

Little Peony has worked her way up from the bottom, so she naturally knows a lot about the world. From a certain point of view, she knows a lot more about EQ and people than Fu Xin.

And Fu Xin naturally knew this too, so he just smiled and said to Little Peony: "Madam, I know, and I will only say these words to Brother Chen. Although the capital is big, there are almost no people who can confide in it. Brother Chen is here."

Looking at Fu Xin, Chen Nian was also a little depressed, knowing that although the other party didn't drink much, he must be using that little alcohol to vent his energy now.

But although Chen Nian is better at communicating with people, he still doesn't have enough experience in comforting people.

When I was in school, my roommates had a quarrel with their girlfriends, and there was only one way for Chen Nian to comfort them, and that was: "I suggest you break up. The long-term pain is worse than the short-term pain, and it's better to settle it once and for all."

In the end, they got back together after arguing.

However, Chen Nian is still better at solving the other party's problems in a targeted manner. If he understands, he will make some suggestions. As for whether to do it or not, it all depends on the other party.

For example, Fu Xin is now an official in the imperial court, and he said earlier that he is valued by the emperor, so the things that bother him must also be about the imperial court.

And most likely it's not a trivial matter.

So there is no way to take the initiative to ask about these old things, after all, I am just a commoner.

But Chen Nian didn't ask, but Fu Xin spoke first.

"Brother Chen, when do you think the children of poor families and ordinary people in this world will have a way out?" Fu Xin poured himself another glass of wine, and then said.

Little Mudan looked at Chen Nian, then at Fu Xin, knowing that this was not something she could hear, so she said softly: "Master, I'm going to the kitchen to look at the dishes, you guys talk first."

After speaking, he got up and left, and closed the door after walking out.

When Chen Nian heard that Fu Xin actually spoke directly, but based on just a few words, he couldn't tell what kind of problem Fu Xin had encountered.

"Isn't there an imperial examination now? Brother Fu, didn't you come from a poor family?" Chen Nian asked.

"Brother Chen, I used to think so too, but only after I passed the exam did I realize that I'm probably an outlier in the imperial examinations for so many years, and the more I talk about it, I have to thank Brother Chen It taught me when I was in Yangzhou.

It made me return to the top list in the first exam after entering Beijing, so that after entering the palace, I was directly named the No. [-] scholar by His Majesty, otherwise I would definitely not stand out from those aristocratic families. "

Chen Nian quickly caught the key words said by the other party: "You mean the family?"

"Yes." Fu Xin nodded, "Nowadays, the new emperor is on the throne, but when the first emperor fought in all directions when he was young, and when he pacified the world, he blindly relied on the family, but what the family wants is only inheritance and benefits. They have mastered too much. Things that I can't get rid of now.

It just so happened that I was born in a poor family, so His Majesty wanted to use me to open up this situation, otherwise, if it takes more than ten years, the aristocratic family may be able to take over the imperial power at any time. "

Chen Nian now understands: "You mean that His Majesty wants to suppress the family now, but there is no suitable solution."

"That's right." Fu Xin nodded, "Brother Chen, I wonder what you can do?"

"Hiss~" Chen Nian took a deep breath. To be honest, he has a solution to this matter, because there are many things that can be used for reference in history, but it is not very appropriate to say it in his capacity now, so I still have to look at it first. What is Fu Xin's attitude?

"Brother Fu, how can I find a good way to find a job in my position? As you can see, I used to make tofu and sell tofu, and now I am also a pastry maker. I can answer you, but if you ask me about such a big matter, you are asking the wrong person."

Fu Xin sighed helplessly, and looked at Chen Nian with burning eyes: "Brother Chen, don't others know you and I don't know? Is there any problem in this world for you? If Brother Chen is worried that this word will spread If it will hinder your life, I can guarantee that even if what you and I said, brother Chen, gets out in the future, people will only know that I, Fu Xin, said it. Even if there is a catastrophe in the future, it will be up to me Fu Xin is responsible for it alone, but if this is done, if brother Chen wants to be famous forever, then I, Fu Xin, will definitely not take the credit."

Fu Xinhua has made it very clear, that is, as long as Chen Nian is willing to make suggestions, he will take care of it if something happens in the future, but if Chen Nian wants this honor after he becomes successful, he can push Chen Nian out at any time.

It's just that Chen Nian is still thinking about gains and losses, and Fu Xin can't help but feel anxious when he sees Chen Nian like this. At this moment, he can be sure that Chen Nian has ideas, but because of some concerns, he doesn't know whether to say it or not.

But this matter has really been at a loss for Fu Xin for a long time, including him, including Prince Jing, and Emperor Daxia have been thinking about this matter.

"Brother Chen." Fu Xin called again softly.

At this moment, Chen Nian raised his head and looked at Fu Xin's face: "Oh, let's do this, you have to promise me that you have to come up with the words I told you today when they spread out. Or it could be someone else, but I can’t say it.”

"No problem." Fu Xin quickly assured, hope was rekindled in his heart.

Because in his heart, Chen Nian is indeed a very special existence. Maybe people all over the world will encounter some difficult problems, but Chen Nian will not.

Even if it is encountered for a while, it is only a matter of time to solve it, and this time will never be too long.

When he was in Yangzhou before, he saw many miraculous things from Chen Nian, including some tools made by Chen Nian sometimes, and those "formulas" that Chen Nian said.

He couldn't even understand.

But every time he ages, he can use his formulas to easily calculate very difficult mathematical problems.

Including some of the things they occasionally talked about when they slept at night about the reform of national governance, Fu Xin felt enlightened every time he heard it.

After Chen Nian agreed to give him advice, Fu Xin became more energetic.

Then he picked up the pot and poured a cup of sour plum soup for Chen Nian, and poured another cup for himself. Naturally, he couldn't drink alcohol when he was talking about such serious things. If he missed some in the middle, it would be easy to cause bad things.

After it was finished, Fu Xin drank a glass first, and then the coldness pierced his heart. It was refreshing, and the slightest bit of intoxication brought about by the alcohol was instantly suppressed.

Sweet and sour, you can't help but salivate.

"Brother Chen, please tell me."

Chen Nian nodded, and then just said two words.

"Full name."

"What?" Fu Xin didn't react for a while, but after only a few breaths, he suddenly thought of those two words.

At this moment, it seemed as if he had been holding back his urine for a long time, and finally it came out!

The whole person couldn't help being clever and slapped his thigh!
"Wonderful!"

When Chen Nian saw that the other party finally understood, he continued: "This is the simplest and most effective method. What Your Majesty wants is for those children from poor families to have the same opportunities as those from aristocratic families. This method can only be used."

As far as Chen Nian knew, this was what Wu Zetian used to deal with the aristocratic family.

"Let's not care about the methods used by the poor and ordinary people to obtain books to read, but in terms of examinations, now the examiners should be able to see the names of the candidates on the test papers, which makes it easy to cheat for personal gain.

But as long as the names are pasted and no marks are allowed, then everyone will be on the same starting line. "

But Fu Xin had doubts in his heart at this time: "But in this way, those aristocratic families will definitely not agree. What if they jointly exert pressure?"

Chen Nian shook his head and smiled: "Of course they won't agree, this is something that harms their interests, but even if they object, they can only start from other aspects."

"Why?"

"On what grounds do they object? Because they can't be allowed to cheat for personal gain? They won't admit they did that."

"That's right." Fu Xin also wanted to understand this point, "Even if those aristocratic families have done such things in the past, they have no way to blatantly object to this method. Whose interests are affected by this rule?"

Seeing that Fu Xin understood, but Chen Nian's face became more serious: "So they will attack more violently from other aspects and other angles, as long as the person who made this opinion has no time to take care of it or can no longer open his mouth, This rule will not continue, so it depends on your determination to do this."

(End of this chapter)