The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

After the scenting tea became popular in the Song Dynasty and surrounding countries, the folks have made homemade scented tea, which reprocessed the tea by itself, but usually it was mixed with flowers. That is, the petals are directly mixed into the tea and then brewed.

The scented tea made in this way is called mixed scented tea, because there are few floral scents, and there is no pure scented scented tea, so it is just a way of self-entertainment, and it doesn't make much sense.

It can also be seen that the method of making scented tea is indeed still a secret that is temporarily difficult to find.

This also made the tea judge Zou Xuelai, who knew the truth, be very polite to Yun Yanhui. When Yun Yan went back to report to him, he was very polite. Come to help, there is a plea, don't be polite to him.

Although this is the case, it is really rare that Zou Xuelai, as the chief officer of an important department, speaks so well, and it is quite good. People give a face, how can they not continue? Yun Yanhui immediately promised that he would Work well.

Zou Xuelai said melancholy: "Let's tell the truth, we are so busy with the tea case every day. Although we are busy with tea-related matters, it may not be as deep as you when it comes to internal research."

"I don't dare not, I don't know tea, I'm just a layman..." Yun Yan said the truth, he really didn't understand tea, he used to drink more coke...

However, Zou Xuelai said, "Hey, how can you say that? You said it by the official. Flowers, wine, and tea are all experts."

Yun Yan replied with a guilty conscience and said, "Did the officials say that I am uneducated..."

Zou Xuelai: "Huh?"

It seems not.

"Haha, it's nothing." Yun Yan said back, looking at Zou Xuelai's study, and saw a wooden bracket placed in the corner of the wall with a few pots of Chlorophytum hanging on it, and there was a glass vase on the top with a lot of stuff inside. Peony, the translucent gorgeous color reflects the color of the flowering branches, creating a fun contrast.

Glassware is not uncommon at this time, and it is a relatively fashionable object, also known as colored glaze, which is mostly used for flower arrangement, and it is also used for drinking and eating utensils.

Compared with modern glassware, their transparency is not high enough, but they are considered exquisite.

Zou Xue came to see Yun Yan and stared at the glass vase. He misunderstood for a while, and said, "This is a big glass bottle of food. It is harder to burn than our Da Song. I will order someone to put it in your study?"

Yun Yan regained his senses abruptly, and said embarrassedly: "It's rude, I didn't mean that, I just suddenly had an idea about scented tea."

"So soon?" Zou Xuelai was shocked. This person is too worthwhile to borrow. Is this still a report, so he already has an idea?

Zou Xuelai is not a fool either. Turning his eyes on the glass vase, he understands something, "Nowadays, I always use colored glaze bottles for seasonal flowers. Is it necessary to use scented tea with colored glaze?"

"What kind of innovation is scented tea with colored glaze, not to mention that the appearance of scented scented tea is no different from ordinary tea, and it will not be particularly beautiful if it is brewed with colored glaze." Yun Yan smiled back, "Now the folks make their own. A kind of mixed scented tea, in which fresh petals are directly mixed into tea leaves, is better than nothing."

Zou Xuelai was attracted unconsciously. With the instinct of working in this industry for many years, he was jumping in his heart, thinking that Yun Yan must have a lot to do in what he wants to say next.

Yun Yanhui did not disappoint Zou Xuelai, "I was thinking that this method is actually worth learning. Is it possible to tightly bundle the whole seasonal flowers with tea leaves and place them in a glass vessel with higher transparency for brewing, and as the tea leaves relax Unfolding, the time flowers in it will bloom in the water."

This is the crafted scented tea that was once popular in modern times. The tea can be made with scenting. In this way, it has both aesthetics and uniqueness, and there are thousands of changes in shape, which is very popular.

Zou Xuelai's face slowly turned red. It was caused by excitement. He couldn't hide his excitement and said: "This move will not only take the scented tea one step further, the price will rise again, and it will also drive the sales of glazed ware..."

Nowadays, the best utensils in restaurants are silverware, followed by glazed ware. Many people use glazed ware for drinking at banquets. However, I have never seen the introduction of glazed ware in tea making. This is definitely a nationwide killing. It is not the same as wine. This will certainly be of interest to both men and women, young and old.

Just thinking about the scene of flowers unfolding with tea leaves in the water, Zou Xuelai felt that they would be able to sell them on sale.

Yun Yanhui still muttered: "The types and shapes can be enriched, so it's more beautiful."

Zou Xuelai panted heavily and took Yun Yanhui's hand: "You said, what is the chance of success in the research?"

Yun Yan froze for a moment, "It's quite big."

He only learned about this kind of scented tea when he learned about scented scented tea. Unlike scented scented tea, he not only read the information, but also followed the production process. However, as long as you add more experiments based on the data in your memory, you should still be able to get it out, regardless of the length of time.

"Hahahahaha! Good! Very good!" Zou Xuelai laughed loudly, "Now, I can finally deal with the officials. It's worthwhile to roll in front of the palace."

Yun Yan replied: "..."

Almost rolled around when he said it? Was it really rolling? !

"I'll leave it to you, goose return," Zou Xuelai called him cordially, "you can study it with peace of mind. If you have any other requirements, please mention it to me. If I can satisfy, I will try my best to satisfy it. If you have any other things on weekdays, you can tell me as much as you can. It's your own."

I have to say that Zou Xuelai is really generous. Yun Yan will look at his vase a few more times and he can think of sending it. Besides, Yun Yanhui has really come up with an idea for him now, and he hasn’t waited for it to come true. It's guaranteed.

"Don't worry, I won't be polite if I have difficulties." Yun Yan returned without pretense, and directly responded.

Zou Xuelai was finally relieved, and said, "Okay! That's the deal!"

Zou Xuelai, the judge in the Tangtang tea case, was very busy with his work. Taking the time to see Yun Yanhui was already very important. Now he has decided on another good thing. He is in a good mood, but he has to work, so he is kind and angry. Description.

"I understand, your government affairs are busy, I also go to say hello to the listed colleagues." Yun Yan also said goodbye.

Naturally, Zou Xuelai would also order people to fully cooperate with Yun Yanhui in researching the craftsmanship of scented tea.

The division of labor in the tea case is particularly detailed, but does not include the research in this area. Yun Yan returned to the tea paper library currently under the name, and then assigned some people to him. Some were from the tea case, and some were in the palace. Workshop people.

The inner tea paper library was originally responsible for supplying the dragon and phoenix fine tea and paper ink, but Yunyan had been ordered by the emperor in return, so it is only natural to hang it here.

Yun Yanhui communicated with the craftsmen and found that in a short period of time, they had conducted a lot of research on scenting technology and reached some useful conclusions, such as the scenting time, the amount of flowers, and the drying time when scenting flower tea. How can temperature optimize the taste and aroma of scented tea?

Compared with the scenting tea made by Yunyanhui at the beginning, the current scenting tea has taken a big step forward and is more refined.

Yun Yanhui had to admire the labor and wisdom of the ancient people. He stood on the shoulders of giants, but these people were not.

And these craftsmen were a bit arrogant at first, after all, scented tea is now popular, and they are responsible for making tea for officials. However, when Yun Yan returned his idea of ​​the craft tea, everyone was convinced.

Nothing to say, this research is going to be successful, and it will definitely double the value of scented tea. It is much more powerful than their research on how to make scenting less frequently, but the effect remains the same to reduce costs and so on!

Yun Yan returned to the ancient people who truly loved the simplicity, so he was so easy to subdue, and he could do whatever he wanted.

In such a relaxed environment, Yun Yanhui and his new colleagues came to the chef of the tea table for dinner. This was the first time he had eaten at the tea table.

Then Yun Yan returned with emotion.

——Although the tea case is particularly rich, it doesn’t seem to be particularly good to eat!

Zhao Yunchu, who was specially invited from the Dali Temple next door, also said indifferently, "Not very good."

At the beginning, the little official who brought Yunyan back to Dali Temple said with shame: "The chef of Kaifeng Mansion is famous in Bianjing..."

"I'm going to apply to Baofu Station and borrow a cook to follow me." Yun Yan said with a face, "Although you may not be able to change your chef, but at least during this time, you can follow me to eat a little better Right..."

After all, the chef of Kaifeng Mansion is now a signboard. Even if Yun Yan returned to himself, he would not be able to break the balance at will and change every yamen in Bianjing. There are too many benefits involved.

Moreover, the successful reform of Kaifeng Prefecture's chefs has a lot to do with his growing vegetable growing source and subsidizing the chefs with his income, which is not a trivial matter.

However, Yun Yan's reply made everyone very happy.

Zhao Yunchu also looked a little better. He was sitting far away from Yun Yanhui—he was squeezed away by other colleagues, and the food was not particularly delicious, so his expression was never too good.

"Then I..." Ai Ai said in the early stage of Zhao Yun, staring back at Yun Yan like a puppy begging for food, as if he was a little afraid that Yun Yan would refuse because of suspicion, and he didn't even dare to continue speaking.

Yun Yan's heart softened, all evil emotional scenes, what was wrong with Wuli Xiaochu, now she dare not even ask for a meal, afraid of being rejected by me, however, Xiaochu just wants to eat a good cafeteria!

"Anyway, it's next door. Let's eat together."

"Hmm..." Zhao Yunchu responded softly, his eyelashes hanging down to block the light in his eyes.

...

There is a saying, it is called out of control.

During the previous diplomatic reception, Honghe Temple and the Privy Council borrowed the cook from Kaifeng Mansion. This time Yun Yan returned to bring the cook to borrow, which further inspired the officials in Bianjing.

Although we cannot reform casually like Kaifeng Mansion, we can borrow people from Kaifeng Mansion!

The best is a little bit higher in status, and then let him apply to Bao Zheng and take a cook away.

The department that has overlapping powers with Kaifeng Prefecture is the happiest, because the borrower is honest. All of a sudden, the officials of Kaifeng Mansion became popular, they were rushed to be seconded to other departments, and even caused looting.

Bao Zheng had to limit the number of people-otherwise you would come and borrow him too, there would be no one in Kaifeng Mansion!

Moreover, after a certain period of time, when all departments knew Yun Yanhui's ability, he became the number one popular candidate on the roster...