Chapter 088 Wang Fen Looks Down on Charcoal Grilled Fish
"That's nature, that's nature. Come on, Lord Governor, please try our own wine first!"
Zhu Hansan stood up quickly, poured Wang Fen a cup of Drunken Immortal Brew himself, and said with a grin.
"Um?"
Wang Fen didn't refuse. He picked up the wine bottle and drank it in one gulp. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it. He felt that the wine was at most better than what was sold outside, and it wouldn't be manipulated to the point where one gold would buy a pound.
, in his opinion, those are just Zhu Hansan's own methods, but Zhu Hansan can be regarded as the first one in the 400 years since the beginning of the Han Dynasty to sell wine at this price. This is why Wang Fen became curious about Zhu Hansan.
The reason for coming to Jingxian County for on-the-spot investigation was that Zhu Hansan’s impressive record of annihilating Huya Village shocked him. In addition, the Korean Wave was adding fuel to the flames, so Wang Fen decided to come to Jingxian County for an on-the-spot investigation.
Plan to see it with my own eyes.
But when the nectar entered the throat, it turned into a stream of hot water and went down the throat into the abdomen. Wang Fen had never drunk such a strong wine. It was refreshing in the mouth and left a lingering fragrance, but when it entered the stomach, it turned into a raging fire.
,Suddenly, Wang Fen’s old face turned red instantly.
"Good wine, good wine!"
Wang Fen drank the tribute wine from the imperial court. He felt that the wine brewed by Zhu Hansan was much better than the tribute wine drunk by the emperor. He nodded and praised: "This wine is very good. Even if it is the imperial wine, it is not as good as yours, Mr. Zhu."
The wine is good, by the way, I just heard you say that this wine is called Drunken Immortal Brew?"
"Exactly! Such a strong drink would make even gods drunk, so I boldly chose this name. If you feel it is inappropriate, sir, I will change it to another name immediately!"
Zhu Hansan poured Wang Fen another glass of wine and said with a smile.
"There's no need to change the name. This wine deserves to be called Zuixianjiang!"
When he drank the second cup, Wang Fen was not as generous as when he drank the first cup. He only took a small peck and put the wine bottle down. Then he looked at the grilled fish on the table and asked with a smile.
: "Master Zhu, the fish used in that dish is the fish you bought from Julu Ze, right?"
"Exactly! The ecology of Juluze is very good, the environment is beautiful, and the fish produced are plump and delicious, which is the best raw material for making grilled fish!"
Zhu Hansan nodded and replied.
"Roasted over fire?"
Wang Fen did not move her chopsticks directly and continued to ask.
"No, first use charcoal to grill the fish until golden brown and then add some of my Zhu family's secret seasonings. It is fragrant on the outside and tender on the inside, with endless aftertaste. After eating one fish, you will want to eat another!"
Zhu Hansan said with an intoxicated face, and his thoughts instantly returned to the time when he ate grilled fish for the first time. Since this era, most of the cooking techniques in the market are boiling, steaming, and stir-frying, not to mention the seasonings.
It's so pitiful that in the past few months, Zhu Hansan's mouth has almost faded away, and barbecue is even rarer. In the eyes of the common people, barbecue is only allowed in the wilderness and when there is nowhere to stay.
You can't afford to build a fire. Firstly, it can prevent wild beasts. Secondly, it can be used for heating. Thirdly, it can be a crude way of roasting some game.
The barbecue technique of this era was still in the development stage. Although the common people knew about this way of eating, many people still thought that this way of eating was humble, unhygienic and degraded their status.
Wang Fen had the same idea at the moment. The cooking method of this dish seemed a bit out of place with other dishes such as stir-frying, frying, steaming and boiling. No matter how much Zhu Hansan talked about it, he never moved his chopsticks.
"Sir, please try it. It's really delicious. If it's not delicious, I'm willing to give you two jars of Drunken Immortal Brew for free. How about it?"
No matter what he said, Wang Fen just sat there without moving his chopsticks. Zhu Hansan had no choice but to take out the wine as a bargaining chip, just so that Wang Fen could have a bite of the grilled fish he cooked.
"Master Zhu, the grilled fish you mentioned is only eaten by barbarians. How did you bring it to the dining table?"
Wang Fen was a little unhappy, but when he heard that Zhu Hansan was willing to give him two jars of wine, he wanted to try it again, but he, the governor of a state, was actually eating such cheap food here. If word spread, wouldn't it be a big deal?
Is it easy to laugh? So Wang Fen wanted to use the chopsticks, but was afraid of losing face, so she sat there in a dilemma.
"My Lord Governor, you are wrong! As long as it is a delicacy, it is qualified to appear on the dinner table. Besides, this charcoal-grilled fish is just a cooking technique, just like boiled fish, fried fish, fried fish, etc.
The dishes all use fish, but once the cooking methods are changed, their taste, appearance, and texture will also change accordingly. Just like what Xiaguan is going to say next, Xiaguan is also preparing to cook in Jing County
A series of reforms, rational use of surplus labor, thereby improving the county's productivity, allowing the county's grain, timber, livestock, etc. output to reach a new height. If you, the governor, even slightly changed the cooking method,
If you can't even accept charcoal grilled fish, how can your subordinate dare to say the following things?"
Ancient people all had a bad problem, that is, their ability to accept new things was extremely poor. Just like those sanctimonious literati, they kept talking about what the sages and ancestors said. We must follow their opinions.
No matter what you mean, Zhu Hansan has always scorned such people. The experience of his predecessors is certainly important and worthy of learning and inheritance. However, society must always progress, science and technology must develop, and those who fall behind will be beaten. This sentence is a wise saying, and it is used.
Countless blood has proved that Zhu Hansan does not want to fall behind. Whether it is the current late Han Dynasty or the later era of feudal lords competing for hegemony, Zhu Hansan does not want to be slow. In his view, in such a chaotic era, falling behind is not just
It just means being beaten, but it means being annexed, replaced, and eliminated. If he doesn't want to be reduced to a mere fish, he can only work hard to become Daozu.
"Having said that,... Mr. Zhu, you should first talk about what kind of benevolent policies you plan to implement after the new year!"
After all, Wang Fen still had no intention of using his chopsticks. In order not to embarrass everyone, he quickly changed the topic and asked about Jingxian County's development strategy.
"Lord Governor, what do you think of this Eight Immortals Table?"
No matter how Zhu Hansan persuaded him, Wang Fen refused to use chopsticks. This made Zhu Hansan dare to say his plan. In his opinion, he couldn't even accept charcoal grilled fish. If he said what he was thinking, he wouldn't be accepted.
Wang Fen and others were regarded as different people. If they were regarded as different people in this era, the situation would be dangerous. After thinking about it, Zhu Hansan suddenly had an idea. He pointed at the table where he and others were sitting.
Chair, smiled.
"I was quite confused at first. I felt that in dealing with people, there is a distinction between superiority and inferiority. But since I sat down, I not only feel comfortable, but also feel more intimate with you. I don't know why!"
Strangely enough, Wang Fen was originally a little resistant to this approach. How could a superior sit next to his subordinates? Isn't this the case of indifference and ignorance of seniority? But after he sat down, he felt like this again.
It was very convenient to talk to his subordinates in this way. Not only was it convenient, but it also brought them closer to each other. Wang Fen, who couldn't understand, could only tell the truth according to what he thought in his heart.
"The Eight Immortals table is actually just a set of tables and chairs. It's just a change in the craftsmanship. In the past, the table required kneeling. Not only did the legs become numb after a long time, but it also distanced the emotions between them. Although
There is a distinction between superiority and inferiority, but the relationship with subordinates and friends is getting further and further away. In the view of Xiaguan, superiority and inferiority exist in the heart. As long as you do well, others will naturally respect you and respect you. If you do not do well,
No matter how close you are to that person, they will look down on you, but this set of Eight Immortals tables built by Xiaguan can solve these troubles. Firstly, the Eight Immortals tables are square and tall, showing nobility; secondly, the Eight Immortals tables are assembled in bulk.
, improves production efficiency; thirdly, it is much more comfortable for a person to sit and eat than kneeling; fourthly, the production process is simplified, the cost is cheaper than building a case, and the common people can afford it; fifthly,
Chenxiang Pavilion sells the Eight Immortals Table, which requires people not only for the workshop, but also for sales and after-sales service. This solves the work problem of hundreds of people to a certain extent. They have something to do and money to earn, and naturally they also need people.
This solves their food and clothing problem;"
While analyzing the benefits of the Eight Immortals Table, Zhu Hansan slowly guided Wang Fen's thoughts. Seeing that Wang Fen was a little obsessed with what he heard, he brought the topic to the charcoal-grilled fish, and saw him saying this: "Master Governor, you
Look, a simple set of tables and chairs can bring so many benefits to Jingxian County. Why can't we try to change other things? Let's talk about this charcoal grilled fish. This fish also uses a method that is not common in daily life.
The charcoal grilling cooking method makes the ways of eating fish more diverse. If Xiaguan opens a restaurant and promotes this way of eating, wouldn't it give the people another choice when eating fish? And Xiaguan
There are many benefits to opening a restaurant. Firstly, the introduction of fatty fish from Juluze gives Julu County an additional source of income; secondly, opening a restaurant requires employees, which can also solve the problem of food and clothing for some people; thirdly, it provides abundant
The folk way of eating gives the people another survival skill; fourthly, we can also make these fish into dried fish and sell them to the outside world to increase the county's income. If this income increases, the lower officials can expand the scale.
Solving more people’s life problems can be done in one fell swoop.”
In fact, Zhu Hansan sells grilled fish just to build a reputation and let outsiders know that there is a delicious delicacy in Jingxian County. When he sells dried fish and seasonings, won't he have to make a lot of money again? Thinking of this
Zhu Hansan had to feel sorry again and thought to himself, it would be great if there were chili peppers in the Han Dynasty. In that case, he would be able to monopolize the seasoning business because he was the only one who had chili peppers here.
If you want to make a lot of money, you must achieve monopoly. This is a wise saying in business. If there is competition, the price will inevitably drop. If you have enough foundation, you can survive. If you don't have enough capital, you can only wait silently to be swallowed up by big capital.
This is the cruelty of the capital world, which is difficult to change. If we talk about macro-control, even the economy cannot improve. Regulation is useless.
"Master Zhu, you are the magistrate of the county. You should always think about the people, instead of wasting your talents on this lowly business road."
Chapter completed!