Stir-fried Datang: The Strongest Daughter

Chapter 679 Chang'an, Chang'an (Special Part [-])

Stopping and stopping, they went to Europe and saw different scenery. When they arrived at Qingque City, they went to see Li Tai.

In the 300 years of maritime history, Li Tai is an iconic figure, the highest status and most influential person among the Chinese people who died in the conquest of America.

The scene of Li Tai's return back then seemed to be still alive, just like what happened yesterday.But the down-and-out Qingque City has now become one of the most developed and prosperous cities in the world.

This is the intersection of the eastern and western sea routes, and because of the name of King Wei, it has become a famous tourist attraction.

The tomb of the king of Wei is no longer the simple tomb of clothes and clothes. Only Li Chengqian and Yang Xiaoran saw the bleakness and sadness in the magnificent place.

Baozhu and the king of Wei have been lying here quietly for 300 years. During his lifetime, the king of Wei could not give her the name of Princess Wei, but after his death he gave her the name of his wife.Princess Wei went crazy not long after Li Tai's death, and died within a few years of living.

Princess Wei is pitiful. In that era, which woman in the back house is not pitiful?What Baozhu guards is nothing more than a tomb of clothes and crowns, and she has won the name of a wife.In official history, she is still only the child of King Wei.The so-called wife's name is nothing more than the wealth of precious pearls left to the world. As time goes by, people forget Wei Wangfei, and only remember this Feng Ruren, and they are even used to calling her Wei Wang's wife.

In front of Li Tai and Baozhu's grave, she and Li Chengqian poured a pot of pear blossom wine on the ground, then turned around and left.

In the past 300 years, too many moods have changed.From the unacceptable at the beginning to the slight sadness now, time has worn away everything.

The journey began again, and finally, in the autumn of the next day, they reached the Central Plains.

Sea-going ships docked in Shanghai in later generations. Today's Shanghai is no longer unknown. In the original history, it was only a small fishing village until the Qing Dynasty.But now under the influence of time and space travelers, this place has become a bustling city.

Although there is no ten-mile foreign market and no bell tower, Shanghai is still beautiful now.

The fusion of Chinese and Western cultures here has made it an international metropolis for 300 years.

After walking around here, they took the Inner Canal to Mingzhou, which was also Yang Xiaoran's former hometown, Ningbo.

The port has made this place prosperous, and the merchants coming and going speak different accents. Many foreign merchants are eagerly looking at everything, looking for all possible business opportunities.Many foreigners hang out at the pier, trying to find new hope in this golden central country.

For a moment, Yang Xiaoran was in a daze, as if he had returned to his previous life.In her childhood memories, Ningbo seemed to be like this when she was a child.In the early days of reform and opening up, many foreign businessmen came here, and an industrial zone gradually formed in Beilun.At the beginning, when seeing the red-haired and blue-eyed foreigners, they would stop and watch curiously, but later on, it became normal.

Ningbo is beautiful and has always been beautiful.Even though there are many buildings and buildings in later generations, who doesn't say that their hometown is beautiful?She is excited to be back in her hometown again.

Sitting in the restaurant, I can't wait to order a plate of grilled vegetables, which is a unique way in Ningbo.

In fact, it is braised green vegetables. Only because of the different geographical environment, only the green vegetables in Ningbo are made into grilled vegetables to have that unique taste.The smell made her want to cry.

Memories of food are often memories of home.And the hometown is her home.

Fry the small yellow croaker until both sides turn yellow, add some water to cook until the soup turns white, then add potherb mustard, the taste is amazing.No monosodium glutamate or chicken essence is used for embellishment. The marinated potherb mustard will produce natural amino acids, bringing a delicious feeling to the taste.Coupled with the tenderness of the small yellow croaker, the combination of the two is the most beautiful enjoyment.

Ningbo's glutinous rice balls are unique in the world because of the special method of making them with water milling powder. The song "Selling Tangyuan" in the 90s of later generations became popular all over the country. It belongs to the memory of a generation and lives vividly in the memory of every Ningbo person. Luscious and long.

The only thing that made her regret was that she came at the wrong time, and couldn't eat the green dumplings that were only available during the Qingming Festival.But when Li Chengqian found the red paste soy crab for porridge, all the regrets dissipated.

The red paste soy crab, the locals prefer to call it drunk crab, because in addition to some onion, ginger and garlic to remove the fishy smell, there are wine and salt in the thick salty stew.Wild Portunus crabs are strong, with red paste and plump meat. After being marinated, they can be eaten raw and served with porridge to complement each other. It is so beautiful.

However, those who love its taste naturally like it; those who don't love it can't accept such raw food.It's just that in Ningbo, every household has to make this dish during the New Year's Eve. This is a taste rooted in the blood of Ningbo people.

Even though the third life is a human being, Yang Xiaoran still can't forget this taste.

It seemed that Li Chengqian had a hard time adapting to this taste. Seeing his wife eating deliciously, his beautiful sword eyebrows were almost twisted into pimples.

"Xiang'er, this really won't spoil your stomach?"

Yang Xiaoran laughed, "No, but it's cold in nature, so it's not good to eat more. It's delicious to eat with a little crab meat and crab roe mixed with porridge. Don't you really want to try it?"

Li Chengqian shook his head quickly, "I really can't eat this, I never like raw food, have you ever seen me eat those raw food on the boat?"

After a pause, he continued: "In the past, the fish carp in the capital still ate some, but the fish in the sea are really not used to it."

Yang Xiaoran laughed, "Our environment was so good at that time, but now the food tastes a little bit different. Of course, it may also be due to our psychological effects. After all, industry can be regarded as the beginning. Except for a few cities, the environment in most places is still good Yes, the influence of human beings is not so great. Coupled with the sprouting of environmental protection awareness, maybe it will do better than where I came from!"

The two were chatting, but there was a serving of steamed dried eel. Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly, "This... has a strong fishy smell, how should I eat it?"

Yang Xiaoran had an expression of "You are such an idiot", "You used to be in Guanzhong, so it's understandable that you weren't used to seafood. But Manchester City is also a seaport city, haven't you gotten used to it all these years?"

Li Chengqian shrugged, "But I never touch seafood."

After a pause, he continued: "The prawns are influenced by you, and I still like to eat a few... But I really can't eat the others."

Seeing his frowning, Yang Xiaoran couldn't help laughing lowly.

The taste of dried eel is a bit strong, and people who don't like seafood will naturally not like it, especially the steamed one.If it is cooked with meat and made into braised sauce, it is acceptable to people from other villages, but this steamed dried eel is not acceptable to everyone.

It's just that she especially prefers steamed dried eel.The steamed eel is dried, and the steamed soup is poured out when it comes out of the pot. The heat quickly dries up the water. This is her unique way of eating.This kind of fish skin is particularly chewy in the mouth, and the fish meat is also slightly dry and hard, but it is very delicious to eat.

"Hee hee, in fact, the smell is the same if you get used to it. The eel is quite fishy, ​​but the way they handle it hasn't got the essence. I cook it for you some other day, and you will like it. When I was studying in the past , half-work, half-study, eating some dried eel is considered a luxury!"

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "I will eat whatever I ask you to do, even if it tastes bad."

With a warm heart, she said with a smile: "It's not good to force yourself like this. In fact, steamed seafood and river delicacies have to be removed after steaming for a few minutes, pour out the soup inside, take out the onion and ginger, and re- Spray some cooking wine, sprinkle onion and ginger and cook in a covered pot, the fishy smell can be removed a lot, this is the secret.”

Seeing the smugness on her small face, Li Chengqian's eyes were a little moist.

He couldn't help but think of his previous life, when he was in the East Palace, no matter it was hot summer or cold winter, unless she was pregnant, she basically did his three meals a day.Even if she becomes a queen, she will try her best to cook for herself.How could these secrets have been discovered without decades of hard work?

Thinking of this, he stretched out his hand to pick up a piece of dried eel, and said, "Xiang'er likes it, I have to learn to like it too."

She waved her hand and said: "It's okay, everyone has their own love for radish and green vegetables. If I see you suffering from eating, I won't be happy."

The husband and wife were talking about love, reminiscing about the past and looking forward to the future. After spending half a month in Ningbo, Qichen went north.

Guanzhong is their other hometown, especially for Li Chengqian, that is his real home!
Although that place gave him many painful memories, there were also many good ones.Back to the Central Plains, no matter what, I have to go and have a look.

All the way to the north, we quickly passed Henan, entered Guanzhong, and arrived in Chang'an, it was already late autumn.

Thanks to the steam train, otherwise, when winter comes, the waterway will be impossible, and the land road will be difficult, so we have to stay in Ningbo until the spring of next year.

Technology has solved the limitations of nature on people, and winter travel has even become a fashion.

On the day we arrived in Chang'an, the weather suddenly turned cold.

She was wearing a Chinese-style down jacket and a fur hat. When she came down from the train station holding hands with him, the familiar Guanzhong dialect sounded, and she felt very cordial.When the gate of the ancient Chang'an city appeared in front of their eyes, both of them felt their noses a little sore.

This place is where they lived all their lives in their previous lives, and it has too much bitterness, hotness, sourness and sweetness.How can I calm down when I come back here again?
Li Chengqian and Yang Xiaoran came in holding hands, this time they were not emperors and queens, but ordinary people, when looking at this place from a commoner's point of view, everything was different.

The sky in Chang'an is foggy, not as clear as it was in my previous life. This is the price of industrialization.

The rule that the door cannot be opened across the street has also been banned, and one can clearly feel the vigorous atmosphere of the imperial capital while walking on the road.

Pedestrians on the street are in a hurry, and their expressions are a little indifferent, far less than the leisurely and lively 300 years ago.

Times have changed, and people's hearts have changed, but I don't know if the elders in Guanzhong are still honest?
Suzaku Street is still the same, the cement and soil of the year have long been overwhelmed, and it has been rebuilt in the past few hundred years.Every few steps, you can see various trash cans, which are used to throw things for pedestrians.There are also public toilets, all kinds of facilities are very complete, and the atmosphere of modernization is very strong, which is far different from 300 years ago.

Yang Xiaoran looked at this place where he had fought all his life, with mixed feelings.

When she came, Datang had internal and external troubles, and Li Shimin was so poor that he wanted to sell his underwear.Who would have thought that Datang, who was once bullied by the Turks and had no power to fight back, would be in today's situation?
Li Chengqian looked here and at the Tai Chi Palace in the distance, which was the place where he was imprisoned all his life.When he revisited the old place and looked at him again, he felt a burst of sadness.

After all, the royal family has only become a spiritual symbol!
The Tai Chi Palace has been transformed into a museum. His descendants and grandchildren all live in Daming Palace, which only occupies a part of the backyard. The front is the office of the empire.

Although he and his wife promoted the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, it is unavoidable to feel sorry for the former emperor who is now only the needs of the national spirit.This is a very complicated feeling, just like the glorious family has suddenly declined. You know that the inside has long been rotten, and you are destined to be eliminated.But when you really have to see him decline, you will feel lost and heartbroken.

It seems that everything that used to be will be stripped from the body.

Be it glory or disgrace, this place has nothing to do with you from now on.

Qingshan Academy had been moved to the capital, and when they got there by car, the first thing they saw was a huge bronze statue.

It was a woman, holding a book in her hand, with the word "Science" engraved on it, and all kinds of experimental equipment were placed under her feet.There are words on the pier below: Science Enlightenment Person: Empress Wen Zhao.

Yang Xiaoran's eyes were a little moist, although she was standing on the shoulders of her predecessors, plagiarizing various theories shamelessly, but when these words entered her eyes, her nose felt a little sore.

No one knows the difficulty of this road better than her.Yes, maybe she has a theory, but back then, it was not easy to create something from scratch?

She thought of Mr. Wang, those who dedicated their lives to science, and those who fought together...

The eyes become blurred.

"This old man won't give up! Since God allowed this old man to meet you at this age and open the door of truth, this old man won't let this door close even if his body is broken!"

"Teacher, the pursuit of science is the truth! Even if it is dangerous, I will try it! Even if I die, at least I can get the data! As long as the data is there, my son and grandson will definitely complete my unfinished work." thing!"

"Steam engines must be developed. If we Tang people want to conquer the world, we must conquer the sea! We don't want to be humiliated by foreigners anymore. The crying and anger of Ran Min and the Han family's children made God send you here. How can we shrink back at this time? ?! Ignite, Ignite, Ignite! Even if we are smashed to pieces, even if there are no bones left, we must pursue the truth!"

"Science will definitely shine! Truth is indelible! One day, you, the leader, will stand shoulder to shoulder with Confucius. As your students, we are deeply honored to dedicate ourselves to science!"

Tears flowed down the corners of her eyes. Many people died the day they failed to see the steam engine benefiting mankind. Those cute and stubborn faces appeared in front of her eyes. She lowered her head and whispered: "This honor should belong to Mr. People of Mr. Science!"

Li Chengqian took her hand and responded: "Yes. But without you, the sun never sets today. You are a science enlightener, and you deserve the name of a science saint!"

(End of this chapter)