delicious little cook

Chapter 281

While feeding the porridge, Bai Kou talked about someone coming to challenge him in the afternoon, which made Gu Yun laugh too hard.

"I asked you to participate in the roast whole lamb yesterday. If you show your skills, no one will harass you later. It's not because of you."

"The servant girl is timid and dare not show it in front of too many people."

"Believe in you to be a ghost."

"Isn't it because I'm afraid of being talked about behind my back?"

"Do you think no one will talk about it now? I'm afraid that those who want to know already know who you are."

"So the servant girl has to hide and not show her face."

"What are you doing in hiding? I didn't hide you at home. I was worried that if you showed your signs, you would be questioned. You were bought by our mansion in an upright way. Since you have marked your worth, it is natural for you to buy and sell."

"What's the point? The girl from the royal chef Bai's family is now a maidservant, and she doesn't want to watch other people's pointing fingers."

"Unless our Duke Ye's mansion has fallen, who would dare to point fingers in front of you? When will it be my girl's turn to be laughed at by others! Don't you know that you are able to manage things because of your status as an official servant?" , when others laugh at you, it’s because they resent them for not being able to get to this position.”

"You just want your servant to participate in the roast whole lamb competition."

"The point is to show your face in front of the imperial court. It doesn't matter if you roast well or not. At your age, standing there is enough to attract people's attention. Even if you come last, there is still a consolation prize." Gu Yun raised his hand and picked it. Bai Kou's chin, "For the sake of money?"

"You and Huang Dahai are really not in collusion? You two actually said the same thing."

"How could I be in collusion with him? Probably because of your temperament, if you get a reward, the assistants will also get sweets."

Bai Kou pursed her lips, still a little hesitant, she even forgot the porridge, so Gu Yun just took it in his hand and ate it.

"Go, go, don't hesitate, everyone is bragging for you outside, you should give face to so many nobles, don't spoil their happiness. They are happy, I am happy, and you are also good. ,right?"

"Well, just go, so as not to make you unhappy."

Gu Yun smiled openly.

"That's right."

After Bai Kou served Gu Yun to eat, he helped him to lie down and rest, and then called the servant to come in and watch over him, and then she went to work on the kitchen.

The palace chief followed them and they also came back one after another at this time. There were as many prey as they had hunted, and they didn't complete all the requirements on the list, but others did, and they all came from a family of pure military officers. The children in the ranks are naturally incomparable with those experts, but for them today is a very memorable experience.

They didn't finish the dry food they brought, and the feeling of satiety was too strong. As expected, the usual consumption was too little, and the stomach was not strong enough. Their guards took the leftover dry food and tried it to see what effect it had. .

They have been curious all day, wanting to know what dry food is so miraculous, and they will be full after eating two and drinking some water.

When the dinner was served, everyone took turns to eat, and the appetite of some guards dropped sharply compared to usual, and they said they were full after ordering, and they didn't eat any food, which made everyone think they were sick, and it took a long time to figure out what they tried. Special dry food.

That night, the young people who were tired all day had an early rest. Early the next morning, they dressed up and rushed to the imperial court to listen to their grades. Bai Kou signed up for the barbecue site, received a number plate, and hurried back to the camp to prepare tools and staff.

Seeing Bai Kou leaving with the number plate, Gu Yun hurried to the imperial camp, fortunately he was not late.

Rewards are distributed according to age, starting with the younger ones, the first one is Gu Yun's name, he only completed half of the list yesterday, but unexpectedly ranked first, the official's explanation for this is that his prey died cleanly, And the litter of live rabbits added points for him, and he was the best performer in the 15-year-old age group.

The reward was given by the sage and the empress together. In addition to the usual gold and silver, there is also a very practical patterned dagger. The pattern on the dagger is the natural pattern formed by the steel after being forged countless times. This kind of weapon-making Craftsmen have been working in the various factories of the Ministry of War for generations, and they cannot be bought on the street.

Gu Yun thanked him for accepting the reward, and asked his servants to take the belongings back to the camp. The dagger was tied to his belt on the spot, and he held the handle of the dagger with his hand, touching it from time to time, feeling really fond of it in his heart.

But his older buddies are not as lucky as him. At the same age, the boys from the military family have more comprehensive skills. He Jiagang and He Jiali can only be ranked behind and receive a consolation prize.

After the rewards were distributed, the sage got up and drove to the gate of the imperial camp, and the large open space outside the camp gate had been cleared up during the reward distribution time. A rectangular frame was drawn on the ground with lime, and the polo teams were preparing to play on both sides, but the horses The golfers are the Forbidden Army in the capital and the guards in Zhili. The horses are also military horses, not special polo horses.

The once-a-year cavalry confrontation drill, with a polo match as a warm-up, there will be a variety of competitions in the next few days, which is very suitable for experts to watch the way, and laymen to watch the excitement.

The infantry can't be idle either. They have drills they perform in front of the imperial court. Quickly assemble the team, assign tasks, and run long distances in the mountains and forests to see which side steals the opponent's command post first to get the token. This kind of training is very suitable for the mountains and forests The banditry battle.

There are also gatherings of navy ships on the broad river.

Winter hunting is not just for hunting, but also has an additional purpose of military exercises.

The site for roasting the whole lamb is becoming more and more decent. The small sheds open on all sides represent the participants. Things like marinating the lamb are carried out under the sheds, and then carried out to the grill for roasting. , tools and manpower are prepared by themselves, and there are two young eunuchs in each shed staring at every move of the chefs, because the roasted mutton is to be presented to the imperial court for tasting.

While the dignitaries, officials and family members were enjoying the wonderful polo in front, the barbecue area in the distance was slowly getting busy.

The handymen dig pits on the ground, go to the water’s edge to pick up stones and build stoves for boiling water and cooking utensils. At the foot of the mountain there is a stone pool, and bamboo pipes connected end to end guide the sweet mountain spring water from the mountain. Everyone is queuing here to fetch water.

Just like what Gu Yun said, Bai Kou is too young, she is very eye-catching when she appears, but everyone who passes by her shed will slow down and look at her, even the supervisory officials are very special. Keep an eye on her, to see if such a small girl can finish a roasted whole lamb.

Zhuangzi, who was in charge of the logistics, brought over the freshly killed whole sheep, one for each shed, and some quick-moving cooks started to work as soon as they got the mutton. There are several barrels of warm water, and when the water is mentioned, the handymen will wait for everyone to wash their hands with paper soap one by one.

Then they opened the toolbox, everyone put on the three-piece kitchen suit neatly, and then the male cooks went to wash the mutton, while Bai Kou and the cooks prepared marinades and barbecue spices.

It is very common for cooks to wear turbans, soft hats and blouses and skirts. I have never seen those wearing masks. The little eunuchs and officials pay more attention to their every move, and some people can’t help but ask them what they used to wash their hands before. What is it.

Bai Kou took off his mask, smiled obediently, and slapped a handyman. The handyman immediately cleverly opened a reed box and took out several large boxes of paper soap. The two eunuchs each had a small box, and the officials sent the big box directly. Let them divide it, and introduce this new product by the way, and ask them to take care of the fresh business in the future.

When it comes to freshness, it is natural to explain what the awkward name means, and then everyone smiles knowingly and accepts it.

(End of this chapter)