The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 615
The method of brewing this spirit was mentioned by Xuan Shijing to Qiandui. The knife burner is the highest alcohol that can be distilled in the workshop. When Qiandui sent it over, Xuan Shijing just I licked it lightly with the tip of my tongue, and I could roughly guess that the wine must be [-] or [-] degrees. Back then, in order to keep warm at night in the wild, Xuan Shijing would often drink some high-grade wine with his teammates. To drive out the cold, although it doesn't really warm up the body, as long as there is that feeling, it is comfortable, so Xuan Shijing named this wine Burning Knife.

Although this wine has a high alcohol content and a strong taste, it is also the most food-intensive wine in the brewing process. To put it bluntly, this wine is also distilled from ordinary wine, so the price is more than ten times that of ordinary wine Generally speaking, literati who eat at the Xuanwu Tower are really reluctant to spend so much money on such a small amount of wine, unless those foreign businessmen, or high-ranking officials and dignitaries, they are never short of money for drinks.

For example, Cheng Yaojin, besides burning knives, he can’t drink other wines anymore. Also, after drinking such a strong wine, and drinking other things, the taste is just a little bit more of the taste of wine than white water. .

Xuan Shijing took out such a precious wine to entertain, and it left a good impression on the hearts of the three wealthy sons.

As for the scholar, he looked curiously at the jug in front of him, burning a knife?I have never heard of it, but from what this person said, it seems that this wine is very precious.

I can't wait to pour a glass and taste it, but suddenly I was choked by the strong wine and burst into tears.

Most of the scholars claim to be romantic and talented, and most of them are good drinkers. This scholar has also drank alcohol on weekdays, but most of the drinks are bland. This is the first time this scholar has seen such strong alcohol.

"Master Hou, this wine..." The scholar quickly packed up his posture, raised his head and looked at Xuan Shijing.

"This wine is a major feature of this Xuanwu Tower, and using it to entertain you all complements each other." Xuan Shijing laughed.

What Xuan Shijing said was flattering to the four people present. Although the three brocade-clothed men’s homes were also rich families, they really couldn’t drink good wine like Xuanwulou on weekdays. The fathers of the three were just a small subordinate official in the Eastern Palace, who barely entered the stream in Chang'an City.

"Your Majesty, today, I would like to thank you, Master Hou, for not forgetting about villains." One of them stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I respect Master Hou, you are so magnanimous."

The bridal sedan chairs were carried by everyone, and Xuan Shijing didn't care about them. It was a good thing they could not have wished for. No one knew the name of Marquis Dongshan in Chang'an Chen. Previously, I thought that this Marquis was nothing more than an ordinary Marquis who had inherited the title of his elders. That's all, that's why I dared to be rude. Now that I know that he is the Marquis of Dongshan who is highly regarded by His Majesty, I naturally have to weigh my attitude.

Xuan Shijing smiled, raised his cup and gestured to the man, and drank it down in one gulp.

After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere among the few people gradually became active, or how to put it, it is easy to socialize over the dinner table.

"How many of you are going to take part in this year's Spring Exam?" Xuan Shijing looked at the four people opposite and asked.

The scholar was the first to say: "That's right, just before this spring, I had submitted a paperwork to Master Xiao's residence, but until now, there is still no news." Between expectations, disappointment was greater than disappointment.

As the chief examiner of Chun Wei this time, Xiao Yu must have received a lot of essays before the exam. If there is nothing special about the scholar's essays, I am afraid that they will not attract Xiao Yu's attention.

Although it is also a way to invest in bank rolls before Chunwei, it's just that this method has received little effect. Even if some high-ranking officials favor it, they just stay in the mansion as a pen official.

This scholar previously patted his chest and swore that he would serve the country, but now he said that he had gone to Xiao Yu's mansion to vote for a job, it seemed that it was nothing more than that.

This wine made Xuan Shijing even more curious, the person who can be right at the door, the literary talent will not be so mediocre.

"I think the young master has a brilliant literary talent, which can be seen from the pair at the door of the elegant room. Logically speaking, Lord Xiao should notice the young master when this paper is thrown out." Xuan Shijing said.

The scholar smiled awkwardly when he heard the words: "It may be that there are too many people submitting papers at Mr. Xiao's residence, Mr. Xiao didn't pay attention for a while."

Xuan Shijing lowered his eyes, but the scholar's mind turned quickly. He wanted to say something, but he didn't expect to be so strict.

"Yes, Mr. Xiao has a lot of things to do every day, and the spring is about to start. How can I have so much free time to look at the scrolls? Brother, it's better to be a blockbuster in the spring examination room." The young man sitting next to the scholar said: " But ah, that will happen in a few days, how about we take advantage of Lord Marquis and His Highness the Princess here today, let's play some elegant things?"

"What's elegant?" The person next to the man looked at his companion in puzzlement. How could someone who was fighting cocks and walking dogs on weekdays be so elegant?

"That's right, Brother Wang." The man responded: "Princess Houye is here, and I just want to take this opportunity to ask for advice. Brother Wang, think about it, in the early years in Chang'an City, Dongshan Houye was known for his talent. , Her Royal Highness the Princess is famous for her intelligence in Chang'an, such a great opportunity, before the start of the Spring Festival, if we can really get two guides one or two, in case we can use it in the Spring Festival, we will benefit a lot."

The prince heard what his companion said, thought about it, and felt that it made sense, so he echoed.

Xuan Shijing happened to be able to take this opportunity to inquire about the scholar's background, so he simply agreed, which made Princess Jinyang a little confused. Brother Jing seemed a little unusual today.

If it was a normal day, Brother Jing wouldn't stay longer in this situation, but today is a good day, sitting with these people, and tasting the right literature.

"Since that's the case, why don't we ask Lord Hou to publish a couplet?" The prince looked at Xuan Shijing and said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Xuan Shijing smiled: "Since this is the case, then I will not refuse. Let's go from simple to difficult, step by step, and persist until the end. This Marquis will win the prize."

"Oh? Brother Jing is going to win a lottery? It's interesting. Let's hear it, what kind of lottery is it?" When Xuan Shijing said that there was a lottery, even Jin Yang became interested.

Xuan Shijing thought for a while, and then said: "This lottery may not be of much use to you, Jinyang."

This is not because Xuan Shijing is stingy, it is indeed the case. According to Jinyang's status, there is nothing he wants. Moreover, the lottery that Xuan Shijing can win is just a recommended place. As for whether he can succeed in the end, it is up to him It depends on themselves.

(End of this chapter)