She is different from the empress in the history books

Chapter 55 Interview 1
Zhu Sanlang is an ordinary restaurant helper.

If you really want to find something special, it is that his father is the second chef and his grandfather is the head chef.In other words, the kitchen belongs to their Zhu family.

Today he was assigned a special job - that is to accompany someone back to his hometown that he hasn't been back to for more than ten years.

You can visit relatives and friends, you can worship ancestors, as long as you spare a little time to inquire about something with relatives and friends in your hometown.

The whole Zhu family was a little bit envious, and his elder brother, who was one of the help cooks, couldn't help but ask the manager of the restaurant:

"Uncle Cheng, I'm much more stable than my younger brother, and I didn't leave until I was 13 in my hometown, so I remember Lu better."

"Da Lang, I know you are stable, but this time it is your brother who is asking for information. He loves to talk and laugh, so it is more appropriate."

Zhu Dalang retreated with hatred, so he could only go back and ask his younger brother to help him with dried tofu from Zhenxi, vermicelli from Zhendong, dried vegetables from Zhenbei, and yellow sauce from Zhennan.

Zhu Er and Zhu Si both came to try, but failed.

Cheng Guanshi dismissed Zhu's brothers one by one, thinking, not only because Zhu San loves to talk and laugh, but also because Zhu San is obviously the most clever among the brothers, even his father and grandfather.

A clever person may barely learn a craft, but he can be sent to do these things, and he can do things with a strict mouth, which is just right.

Of course, Zhu Sanlang is just an introduction. If you really want to find out what their princess wants to know, you still have to let more professional spies dig up the old events of nearly 20 years ago.

Early the next morning, Zhu Sanlang, who had hidden a few silver ingots in his shoes, was led by a dozen men with ordinary appearance and ordinary clothes, carrying a baggage, into a caravan's donkey cart, and bumping out of the city?
"Where do you guys find your jobs?"

Zhu Sanlang, who was so hurt by the bump, couldn't help diverting his attention by chatting.

"I work as a waiter at Yanbeigui Tea House."

"I'm the steward of Hualianyi Cloth."

……

Zhu Sanlang was a little disappointed, what kind of people were sent here, they didn't look like they were investigating secrets and doing meritorious service for the princess.

Of course he knew that he was working for Princess Chengyang.

Manager Cheng of their restaurant used to be a servant of the Princess Mansion. Because of his good management, he was exiled and was responsible for the business of several restaurants in the capital.

Even his surname was given by Her Royal Highness the Princess, and it was inconvenient to be named Pei, so he took the surname Cheng from the Princess' mother clan.

And the relationship between their Zhu family and Cheng Guanshi is not ordinary...

"Hey, boy, you haven't said what you do yet."

The steward of Buzhuang bumped Zhu Sanlang with his shoulder.

"what……"

Zhu Sanlang pulled away from his thoughts, a little proud:

"I, I am the assistant chef of Jun Zai Lai Restaurant, we are handed down from generation to generation, our ancestors still worked in the former court?

My grandfather originally opened a restaurant in his hometown.Hey, the craftsmanship is so good, everyone in the county seat Fucheng has to invite my grandfather to make a banquet, and the order can be arranged for three years later!
Later, the steward of our restaurant specially invited my grandfather to cook, and our whole family followed. "

The other people looked at each other a few times, but they were not so repulsed by the ordinary person who brought Zhu Sanlang.

One of his advantages is that he comes from the same county as the Qiu family. Although there are such people in Beijing, the only loyal people who can rely on Pei Peng for food can only find the Zhu family.

The second advantage of Zhu Sanlang is that he is really familiar with himself.

With such a character, going to the countryside to chat with old men and old ladies will only make people think that he has nothing to do, rather than asking for something else.

The county where Zhu Sanlang's family is located is called Shangwu County. Erdaawa Village under the jurisdiction of the county is the hometown of Commander Manshao of Shaocang.

Zhu Sanlang was eight years old when he left his hometown. He was already very unfamiliar with this place, but he still remembered the location of his yard. He led his "brothers" forward with his baggage on his back, and said as he walked:

"Excluding the kitchen and warehouse, my house still has four large rooms and three small rooms, which are enough for people to live in. It's not cold now, so I can sleep on straw mats."

He was afraid that others would not understand, so he deliberately explained:
"There are very few people in our county, and the dozen or so of you are staying in the inn. There may not be enough rooms, and the inn is not as good as my house.

Besides, you come back with me, we pretend to be here to buy local products, and the old neighbors can help us promote the publicity, and if we want to inquire about things, no one will doubt it, right? "

"Erdaowa Village, my family has no relatives there, but there are always people in the county. Let's go slowly and find out. Don't worry, I'm the best at this."

Talking about it all the way, I came to the alley where Zhu's house was.

A thick and round woman wearing an apron held a basin of water in both hands and poured it out while standing on the threshold, startling Zhu Sanlang and stopping immediately.

"Oh my, young man, this is really true. My sister-in-law wasn't watching, so she didn't splash it on you, right? Wait,"

She opened her eyes wide and looked at Zhu Sanlang's round, pink face, which was steamed by the steam all the year round, and slapped her thigh:
"You are the third son of the old Zhu family, right? You have grown so big! Are you the only one who has come back? Or are all your family back? How is the capital? I heard people say that you are working for nobles."

Zhu Sanlang didn't remember this person for a long time, but he smiled habitually, and his round pink face made his smile even more endearing:
"Sister-in-law, it's me, you still remember me. I'm the only one who's back, but I brought the steward and purchaser of our restaurant with me."

The woman turned her head to look back, and she saw a dozen middle-aged men. They couldn't see wealth from their clothes, and their faces were ordinary, but she keenly grasped one of the words - "purchasing".

Her family runs a grocery store, so of course she knows what shopping means.

She put the basin in the door, and enthusiastically pulled Zhu Sanlang into the house, and turned her head to greet the stewards and buyers from time to time:
"Then you are here to buy things for the nobleman? Oh, you are promising, you are very promising. Come to sit at home and tell your sister-in-law what you want to buy, and she will find you a source of goods.

By the way, you haven't lived in your house for a long time, and you probably have to clean it. If you don't worry, give your elder brother the key and let him take the child to clean it. He will work quickly. "

"What?! Buy our local products? Are there no restrictions on categories?"

Zhu Sanlang explained to the woman according to the agreed terms:
"Yes, sister-in-law. Our lord, oh, is the real owner of my restaurant. Our lord wants to open a new restaurant that specializes in delicacies from all over the world.

Because of my grandfather's cooking skills, he felt that our Shangwu County had outstanding people and there must be a lot of delicious food, so he wanted to send someone to buy it.

My grandfather thought about it, such a good thing, of course, should be shared with our neighbors, relatives and friends first, no, let me come along. "

The woman's face turned red and she said gratefully:

"Our grandfather still misses his old family after so many years. Sanlang, don't worry, my sister-in-law will definitely find you the best food."

Zhu Sanlang tentatively asked:
"My grandfather said that he vaguely remembered that there was a certain Erdao Village where I made braised pork that was very flavorful, and there was also a Duo Village where the noodles were made very thin. Sister-in-law, look..."

After all, the woman had lived in Shangwu County longer, and her family owned a grocery store, which was connected to the upper and lower places. She knew the valuable goods in each village better. She glared at Zhu Sanlang angrily:
"Your family has been away for a long time, and you can't even remember Erdaowa Village, but Lugan... is not the best in their village. Back then, your grandfather loved to buy dried vegetables from their village."

Zhu Sanlang was faintly excited. He didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Erdaowa Village actually had the ingredients that his grandfather often bought, so it was natural for him to propose a visit to the local area.

"Dried vegetables are fine, but dried vegetables are better! Do you know anyone, sister-in-law?"

"It's sold in sister-in-law's shop."

Zhu Sanlang was embarrassed. He glanced at the other people who were silent, then leaned over and said in a low voice:

"Sister-in-law, if I were to make the decision, I would definitely be willing to get the goods directly from you, but this is our prince's business. The steward needs to check the local situation, the quality of the goods, and whether we can provide them in the long term..."

The woman understood, and she was not disappointed.

Because her maternal grandfather's family is in Erdaowa Village, and she is still a common surname in the village. If she can get this business and benefit the whole village, her uncle will be able to fight for the village head.

When she said this, not to mention Zhu Sanlang, the other "buddy" and "manager" sent by Pei Peng also felt very lucky.

Is there anyone in the village who knows the old things better than the big surname that has been rooted for many years.

Regarding the Shao family and Li, even the children were let out, which was really weird.

And the Shao family is so prosperous now.

They believe that the local villagers must still remember the major and minor events of the Shao family, and there are even many speculations.

　Recently, I finally have a recommendation. The editor said that the title of the novel is not suitable. I want to see if I can change it. Do you have any good ideas?
　　


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