Ji Han Da Sima

Chapter 27 Selling Fish
Winter nights come very early, and the doors and windows of the courtyard have already been closed to block out the cold wind.

"Homeowner!"

Chef Deng knelt down in front of Huo Jun with a tray in her hands and said, "I'm boiling carp fillets today, and the meat sauce is used as dipping sauce. I'm boiling water shield and tofu for soup. It's winter and the taste is slightly salty, so I think it's for health."

After Deng's mother became the cook, she quickly took over the kitchen and learned that the head of the family did not like to eat raw meat.Sashimi disappeared from her menu, replaced by blanched fish fillets.

The slightly salty taste in winter was also obtained through her research and is specially designed for health preservation.Not only in winter, there are also differences in spring, summer and autumn. For example, spring is more sour, summer is more bitter, and autumn is more pungent, with smooth and sweet taste.

Huo Jun also asked about the reason.According to her, sour enters the liver, bitter enters the heart, sweet enters the spleen, pungent enters the lungs, and salty enters the kidneys.For example, if it is hot in summer and the fire energy and liver are strong, eating bitter food can clear away the fire in the heart; in spring, when all things are beginning to grow and people are sick, eating sour food can cure them...

Seeing that what she said was reasonable and consistent with his common sense, Huo Jun let her adjust her recipes and arrange her own meals.Mother Deng seemed to enjoy this state of affairs. She was either studying recipes or taking care of herself every day.

Huo Jun put down the bamboo slips, straightened the tableware, and said, "Thank you for your hard work!"

The cook bowed her waist and saluted, and said: "Without the care of the master of the house, how could I and Fan'er be where they are today? I cannot bear the words of hard work."

Huo Jun didn't have the habit of staying silent while eating. He asked while eating, "How was Fan'er and Mr. Sima studying recently?"

The cook held the tray in her arms and said with a smile: "Mr. Sima has high moral character and profound knowledge. Fan'er is very lucky to have such a teacher. Therefore, he does not dare to neglect his studies and study diligently every day."

While eating the fish fillets, Huo Jun suddenly stopped his chopsticks and said, "In a few days, the second son of Liu Jingzhou will marry the daughter of the Cai family in Xiangyang. I wonder if my wife can pretend to be a fish woman and sell fish to the wedding banquet cook."

"Ok?"

Deng was slightly startled and looked up at Huo Jun, her eyes full of confusion.

"Please tell the master!"

After a while, Mrs. Deng did not ask Huo Jun about his purpose, but bowed and said, "If I have any deviations, please take good care of Fan'er."

Huo Jun put down his chopsticks, helped Deng up, and said, "Mrs. Deng, please rest assured. It's not something dangerous, it's just selling fish. After selling, just go back to your home normally."

"Where did the fish come from?" asked Deng.

"In the early morning of that day, someone will send a basket of high-quality crucian carp. Mrs. Deng can just take the fish to sell. Remember to disguise yourself so that no one can recognize you." Huo Jun warned: "It's freezing cold and crucian carp is precious. Someone will Let me know where you sell it.”

"promise!"

Chef Deng knelt down and saluted.

Huo Jun finished his meal and wiped his mouth.Chef Deng put the tableware on the tray and took it to the kitchen for cleaning.

As the night grew late and the cold wind howled, Huo Jun still had the lights on in his house, but he didn't fall asleep, as if he was waiting for someone.

"Master, an old friend from Xinye wants to see you."

"Please!"

As the room was pushed open, the cold air forced into the room, the lights flickered momentarily, and the sleepy Huo Jun cheered up.

Chen Dao, accompanied by the cold wind, took off his black robe, cupped his hands and said, "Huo Jun!"

"Uncle, thank you for your hard work. Is there anyone following you?"

Huo Jun handed Chen Dao a cup of hot tea and said.

It was not easy for Chen Dao, who went from Liu Bei's chief of bodyguards to the head of an agent.In the past few months in Xiangyang, Chen Dao went deep into the alleys and among the people, washing away the murderous aura from his body and gaining a layer of market aura.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Huo, there is no one following you."

Chen Dao took a sip of the hot tea, and the tea flowed down his throat and into his stomach. A warmth surged through his body, making him groan involuntarily, feeling very comfortable.

"How are things going?"

Huo Jun poured another cup of tea for Chen Dao and asked. …

Huo Jun's house in Xiangyang is not big, and the rooms are closely connected. The study room is next to Chef Deng's side bed.She couldn't sleep tonight. Not only did she hear footsteps, but she also vaguely heard the whispers next door.

It seemed that Huo Langjun was talking to someone about Mr. Cong's wedding banquet, asking how things were going and whether preparations had been made. The specific content was vague and unclear.

When he got the affirmative answer, Huo Langjun was so excited that he even raised his voice a little higher.

After listening for a while, she heard the sound of moving, and Chef Deng quickly closed her eyes.Although she didn't know what Huo Langjun was planning, she knew that the less she knew, the better. Wouldn't it be better to be a simple little cook?
In the courtyard, Huo Jun saw Chen Dao out of the house and said, "On the day of the wedding banquet, Duke Xuande will come to attend the banquet. At that time, I can follow Duke Xuande back to Xinye to prevent anyone from investigating later."

"promise!"

Chen Dao bowed his hands in salute, then put on his black robe, opened the door and disappeared into the dark night.

Huo Jun, who was returning home to rest, passed by Chef Deng's room and took a special look inside.

After a night of silence and a chilly morning, Huo Jun got up early and practiced sword dancing in the courtyard.After all, Huo Jun originally started out as a powerful man. Although his skills are not brave, his bravery is acceptable.It's just that for a long time, he rarely fought, and his martial arts skills were useless.

In the past six months, in order to prepare for his trip to Jiangdong, Huo Jun would practice martial arts diligently every morning to keep his body functions in good condition.

"Master, Pan Jun has come to say goodbye!" Huo Xiong reported.

"it is good!"

Huo Jun held the sword flower, sheathed the sword, placed the sword on Lan Qi, took the warm towel from Huo Hu's hand, wiped the sweat from his face, and said, "Invite him to come in and talk."

Those who are Lan Qi are called Lan when receiving soldiers, and they are called Qi when receiving crossbows.

"promise!"

After a while, a scholar who was about the same age as Huo Jun and had a good appearance came in. He raised his hands and said, "Zhong Miao is well-versed in both civil and military affairs and his reputation is well-deserved."

Huo Jun invited Pan Jun into the room and said with a smile: "I heard that Chengming was appointed by the Ming Dynasty to work for Jiangxia. I am really happy and congratulated. I am only more than [-] years old, and I have been entrusted with an important task. In time, I will be an official of two thousand stones." "

Compared with his cousin Jiang Wan, his cousin Pan Jun was less famous. Because he went to Xiangyang to find a famous teacher, he was appointed as the postal governor of Jiangxia at a young age. It can be said that he was successful at a young age.

When talking about postal supervision, we must talk about Liu Bei whipping the postal supervisor!

In the supervisory system of the Han Dynasty, although the county governor was a small official, he had great power and was the main force in verifying local officials.It is equivalent to the leader of the local inspection team in prefecture-level cities in later generations, and his powers are granted by superiors.Being less than 30 years old and having such a status is worthy of admiration and admiration both in the Han Dynasty and in later generations.

"How can Jun be as good as you!"

Pan Jun sat on the couch and said with a smile: "Brother Zhongxuan held a banquet to say goodbye. You had something to do before you arrived, so you sent it without thinking about it. Jun was deeply uneasy and came to visit Zhongmiao before leaving."

Huo Jun raised his eyebrows slightly. He roughly guessed that Wang Can used his money to give Pan Jun a gift for him.Even though Wang Can is usually carefree, he is still reliable when it comes to making friends like this.

Seeing that Huo Jun was listening to his speech attentively, Pan Jun continued: "Ming Gong ordered Jun to go to Jiangxia to serve as postal supervisor because he was worried about the corruption of Jiangxia's officialdom. For example, in recent years, there has been a shortage of military rations in Shaxian County, Jiangxia. Today, When I take office, I will strictly investigate this county and find out the cause and effect."

Huo Jun generally understood the purpose of Pan Jun's trip. He wanted to tell Huo Jun that although Liu Biao did not agree with him to send troops to Jiangdong, he had already been touched in his heart.

That nursery rhyme had an impact on Liu Biao, otherwise he would not have strengthened his supervision of Jiangxia, especially the appointment of internal supervisory officials in Jiangxia.This is the importance of information circulation. Through the political methods of superiors, one can judge his intentions.

Then Huo Jun became more and more confident about the next situation. He did not dare to say that he was tenth level sure, but he generally had the concept of success at eight or nine levels.

Things can be done!

"Jun, thank you Chengming for telling me." Huo Jun raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "If Chengming can punish corruption when he goes here, he will definitely become famous."

"It's just a hands-on effort!"

Seeing that the purpose of the visit was achieved, Pan Jun chatted for a while and then left.

(End of this chapter)