Compete for the Song Dynasty

In the city of Bianjing, meeting three or five friends, going to Yunxuan to drink tea is both a kind of dignity and a kind of fashion. Drinking tea in Yunxuan does not cost much money, not to mention that this scientific examination, Yunxuan sponsored the candidates in the examination room. Drinking tea in.

If it weren't for the fact that the scientific examination is a matter that attracts the attention of the whole country and is very serious, Wang Pang would definitely put up a big banner in the examination room, which read: "If you are afraid of getting angry, drink Yunxuan tea. Exam special sponsorship!"

At the same time, it should also be noted: Yunxuan will provide you with a free VIP silver medal for the whole year, and the top three in the scientific examination will all have the opportunity to live. Follow Yunxuan Tea and follow the scientific examination

Digression, although Wang Bang didn't do much, but Yunxuan's reputation is not only famous for providing tea for the scientific examination, but also because of the fact that since Wang Yansou won three yuan in a row, Yunxuan's reputation has become even greater.What's more, the "Tea Tasting Picture" with Wang Yansou's inscription hanging in Yunxuan.

During the three days when Yunxuan was open to the public, before dawn, some rich people would send servants or book boys to line up for their owners; Come in line early in the morning.There are often people who come late on the opening day and are not qualified to enter, and leave with regret. [

These people can enter Yunxuan not only to see famous poems and paintings in Yunxuan, or to meet friends to show their worth, but also to leave a word in Yunxuan. The emperor in the white dragon fish suit, so even if he misses the top three, he still has a chance to be remembered.

For these words, Wang Pang ordered his subordinates to keep them properly.In fact, it may not be necessary to show it to the emperor, but who knows which painting and calligraphy will be worth thousands of gold in the future.What's more, for Wang Pang, who traveled to the Song Dynasty, even if it was a piece of paper, a pen, or a plate, if any item could be brought back to modern times, it would be a valuable treasure.

Every time when Wang Pang tells Yuexia, his fantasy is actually Wang Pang's experience in modern times, such as houses, cars, mobile phones, computers, Yuexia will listen to it, his eyes will shine, and even Wang Pang himself will think about it. , if there is a chance, I can bring Yuexia back to modern times.No wonder Wang Pang thought so. In ancient times, there seemed to be nothing to do except read books and talk in the dark at night, especially now that he had the moonlight, it was even more impossible to sing and sing every night.

People who leave home will be homesick, not to mention that Wang Pang has been in the Song Dynasty for three or four years. Although he has adapted to the living habits of the ancients, after all, he knows the legend of traveling through the past and the present, and he always has some thoughts in his heart.

Time didn't stand still, Wang Pang was about to leave after the autumn exam.News from Zhang Yi's beggar gang: The White Stone God of Xixia has appeared.However, the content of the news is that Queen Liang of Xixia gave birth to a son, who was regarded as the God of White Stone by Xixia people. Wang Pang decided to go and find out in person.

When Wang Pang was in Yanzhou, he had seen Xixia people regard Yuexia as the god of white stone, but he knew in his heart that Yuexia's ability to perceive other people's thoughts was thanks to the white jade stone.The stone under the moon has been crushed. Are there other stones like it?

What he has to solve now is the problem of buying horse funds.Ever since Li Enxi told Wang Pang that the funds in the Meyer Mansion were not as Wang Pang had imagined, Wang Pang realized that he owns a mine, a tea industry in the capital, a restaurant and a tea shop, so The working capital of many businesses is only more than 1000 taels of silver, which is 50 million working capital in modern society.

Ever since Wang Pang thought of such a combination, he has a much clearer concept of money.Three and a half million is really not much, not to mention that Yunzhang has been suppressed by the court for several months. The more "Yunzhai" is released, the more money Wang Pang will be suppressed.

Besides, raising horses is not a trivial matter, even if the land is approved for hundreds of hectares, the land for raising horses is mainly Longyou and Youyun. But in the Northern Song Dynasty, Longyou was occupied by Xixia, and Youyun was occupied by Liao.Even if the horses raised in the interior are used during wartime, most of the horses will be lost due to the road or water and soil when they arrive on the battlefield.Although the horses supplied to the imperial court are quite profitable, if the survival rate is low when they are used, I am afraid that the king will not be able to afford it.These things cannot be solved by Wang Pang recruiting a franchise or designing a membership system.

However, the good news also came over time. The magazine "Yunzhai" with the sign to join was distributed, and within ten days and a half a month, there were Caozhou, Puzhou, and Jeju on the East and West Roads of Beijing; Zheng, Cai, Ying, and Ru prefectures in China; and Xiang, Ding, Xing, Huai, and Wei prefectures on Hebei West Road all have rich local businessmen wanting to join.

These prefectures are relatively close to Bianjing, and the reputation of Jinxiu Tower has long spread to these places, and these places are the fastest to get news.Among them, there are six or seven companies that meet Wang Pang's requirements, so that the temporarily excessive turnover of silver is slightly more abundant.

Wang Pang still has time to visit Wang Anshi and Bao Zheng. Fortunately, Wang Anshi is fine there. Master Bao has been sick since the beginning of summer. Wang Pang has visited several times, but he is still worried. .After all, Mr. Bao treats him well. Regardless of the world's evaluation of Mr. Bao, Wang Pang and Mr. Bao still get along with each other affectionately, not to mention that Mr. Bao always protects Wang Pang, so Wang Pang is able to have today.

Wang Pang had so many things in his mind, he picked out the best tea from the tea farm, and was about to go to the mansion to visit Mr. Bao, when he heard the messenger come to invite Wang Pang to see him, and he was very urgent.Wang Pang hurriedly changed his clothes and entered the palace with the messenger.

Wang Pang saw that Emperor Renzong was sitting on the dragon chair, frowning and looking at the table of imperial food in front of him.Wang Pang thought to himself, would Emperor Renzong feel that the imperial meal was not to his taste and let him cook it himself?If that's the case, I'd better leave the capital early, or I'll really become a royal chef.

He went up to pay homage to Emperor Renzong, and he stood beside him respectfully after hearing what the emperor said about his body.Normally, Renzong would have asked him something, but today Renzong didn't speak, just stood beside the king, and there was a moment of silence in the room.Renzong waved his hand, and the people on both sides who stepped back pointed to the seats beside the table.

Wang Pang understood that Renzong was in a bad mood today. He glanced at the dishes on the table. The dishes were relatively simple. It is the dream of all chefs to be an imperial chef, but it would be a blessing to be the imperial chef of Emperor Renzong.Renzong is the most simple emperor in the legend. Not only did he eat simple meals, but he never added meals.

There is a story in the palace that Renzong was hungry once, and he endured it all night.The next day the queen asked him why he didn't let the imperial dining room cook something.Renzong replied that if he asked the imperial dining room to do it this time, the imperial dining room would prepare it for him every day in the future, which would not only be a waste but also affect the rest of the chefs and palace servants in the imperial dining room.This incident and the old dragon robes that Renzong wore in private every time Wang Pang saw Renzong moved Wang Pang very much.

After a while, Renzong sighed: "Pang Wang, which of the two dishes in front of me is better?"

In front of Renzong, there is a colorful "vegetarian assortment" closest to him. It is exactly the "Splendid Rivers and Mountains" that Wang Pang once made for Renzong in Jinxiu Tower, and Renzong praised him endlessly; The name "Unified Jiangshan" is the same as the word Tong, and this mountain is naturally the mutton of the response. [

Wang Pang took a look, and found that Renzong might not be entangled because of the smell of mutton, or the assorted vegetables.What the emperor was concerned about should be the names of these two dishes, so Wang Pang said: "My lord, it seems that these two dishes can be eaten at the same time. I don't know why my lord has not moved chopsticks for so long?"

Renzong shook his head: "Which emperor doesn't touch meat, but if we want to rule the country, I'm afraid that the beautiful rivers and mountains will inevitably be ruined."

Wang Pang smiled: "Then you have to choose one. If both are left to cool, the taste of both will be gone. It's better to choose one. Or you can have both."

Renzong still didn't move his chopsticks, he pointed to the table: "I allow you to have dinner with me, you can choose one."

Wang Pang picked up the chopsticks. This wooden barrel mutton is his favorite, especially the ingredients made by the imperial dining room must be high-quality lamb, and the wooden barrel keeps the meat fresh. He can cook Jinxiu Jiangshan. In normal times, he would definitely attack the dominance of the country.

But Wang Pang thought about it, the emperor was so anxious to invite him into the palace, it shouldn't be just because he didn't know what to eat.And now the dish is still steaming, it should be arranged by the emperor on purpose.

Wang Pang is not stupid, and he was not stupid in his previous life.What's more, he has been in the society for so many years, he picked up his chopsticks quietly and said to Jinxiu Jiangshan: "Caomin likes to cook this dish for the emperor, I will also try to see if other people cook this dish for the emperor, whether it is better than Caomin's. "

Renzong's frown relaxed a little, and he looked at Wang Pang and asked, "How are you doing?"

Wang Bangyan ordered the dishes, put down his chopsticks and said, "The materials used in the imperial dining room are incomparable to those of Caomin's small restaurant, but Caomin's cooking is naturally more attentive. This is beyond comparison."

Renzong laughed when he heard what Wang Pang said.I knew that Wang Pang was shrewd, and since it was such an important matter, he was relieved, especially the border between the two countries, and now he knew that Wang Pang was peeping at the unification of the country.

He saw that Wang Pang was watching him, so he said: "Xixia has repeatedly violated the border and harassed. There are people from the Song Dynasty and Xixia people, and they have not been dealt with yet. I don’t know if Xixia deliberately used this reason to send troops.”

Wang listened and knew that Renzong had something to do with him, but he couldn't take care of the border affairs, so he listened to Renzong and continued: "Originally, it is enough for the border guards to follow the order, but you can also listen to it." Having said that Emperor Shangao is far away, I think there must be something hidden in the rampant illegal salt trade here. I plan to send you to check it out."

When Wang Pang heard about it, he wanted to go there anyway, so he said: "The grassroots are willing to investigate this matter for the emperor."

Renzong nodded and continued: "There is one more thing. The Xixia Kingdom sent an envoy to come, saying that he heard that there was a young Confucian businessman in our country, and he had original creations in this diet and tea. He even invented fragrant cakes. I invite you to teach them." Ever since Li Yuanhao proclaimed himself emperor, he has been harassing and dispatching envoys.

No wonder the emperor wants to test himself, if he wants to spy on the country, it will be troublesome to collude with the Xixia people.But Wang Pang really didn't have that plan, and the emperor is too superstitious, if that's the case, then he will accept the decree.Anyway, I have to go there, I went first without the name, and I don’t know if Xixia is too special because of Wang Pang’s status, he is not an official, he is favored, and he is young, so he wants to find out.

Wang Pang is already well-known, and he decided to take this trip to open the door of Xixia's trade, and he must make himself famous.