sbdcsierra Chapter 427 Trends from all parties
Chapter 427 Trends from all parties
Dongfang Jin smiled and nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation: "Let's go. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've had Grandma Yu's wontons. I really miss that taste."
After saying that, the group walked along the winding pebble path toward the dining hall.
Grandma Yu was busy in the kitchen when she caught a glimpse of a group of people walking in.
A kind smile instantly bloomed on his face, and he quickly put down what he was doing.
Raising her voice, she called out, "Jin'er's back! Quick! Everyone, hurry up!"
Immediately afterwards, she turned her head and called out towards the kitchen, "Sister Li, Sister Cui, lend a hand."
First, bring out the wontons, pancakes, and wild vegetable buns.
Oh, and the golden thread rolls prepared for the young masters! Send them over too!
Since moving into the Gu residence, her health has improved day by day, and the wrinkles on her face have lessened.
Soon, the steaming hot food was served one by one.
The delicate blue-and-white porcelain bowl is filled with wontons with thin skins and generous fillings, each one plump and round.
The tender minced meat is faintly visible, and bright green scallions and cilantro float on the golden broth, emitting an irresistible aroma that makes one's mouth water.
The pancakes were arranged neatly, as thin as cicada wings, and glistened with an enticing sheen.
It exudes a faint wheat aroma, seemingly waiting for people to roll it into various delicious dishes.
The wild vegetable buns were equally impressive, their steam carrying the unique fragrance of wild vegetables, spreading freely.
Take a gentle bite, and the soft, chewy dough blends perfectly with the fresh, fragrant wild vegetables, leaving you wanting more.
The small, exquisite golden curls on the side, with their golden color, looked like strands of golden silk intertwined, captivating the three little ones' attention.
The side dishes are even more abundant and diverse. The pickled cucumber is savory and delicious, and its crisp and tender texture is irresistible.
Spicy and sour crispy radish peel is sour and spicy, and when you bite into it, it makes a "crunch" sound, instantly awakening your taste buds;
Eight-treasure pickled vegetables bring together a variety of ingredients, resulting in a savory, rich, and flavorful dish.
The salted duck egg was cut in half, its orange-red oil glistening. With a gentle poke, the red oil slowly oozed out, filling the air with a savory aroma.
In addition, there is refreshing cucumber salad and crisp, delicious tomato salad with sugar, the sweet and sour flavors adding a unique touch to this meal.
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As the morning sun shone brightly, after breakfast, Cang Nanxi and the Imperial Tutor walked side by side to the study.
They were accompanied by Long Yi, An Ying, and Gu Chenglin.
In the study, the aroma of sandalwood mingled with the wafting fragrance of tea, creating a tranquil yet solemn atmosphere.
Cang Nanxi and the Imperial Tutor sat facing each other, each with their own thoughts hidden in their expressions.
Cang Nanxi broke the silence first, his brows furrowed, his expression full of worry.
A hint of anxiety flickered in his eyes: "Imperial Tutor, the current situation in the court is turbulent and unpredictable, with various forces engaged in undercurrents and endless infighting."
Although there haven't been any major moves, danger lurks everywhere!
The Longhu Pass area had been quiet for only a few days, but now there's been unusual activity again.
Yuan'er was truly worried and had originally planned to have General Shenwu return to the capital, but now, with this commotion, the plan had to be put on hold again.
After saying that, he shrugged helplessly at the Imperial Tutor, his face showing even more deep sorrow.
Those people were just eyeing what their daughter had, but unfortunately, none of them had managed to find out anything about it over the years.
But little did they know that many of their men would be killed as a result.
The Southern Qiang Kingdom, the Cangmo Kingdom, and the Eagle Clan are all doing well, but the Western Liang, the Oirat, and the Xiongnu are insatiable.
Then there's the recipe for the "instant noodles" that his daughter gave to Helian Jun.
Since he listened to his daughter's suggestion, he allowed the soldiers' families to live in the border cities.
Anyone who goes there will not only be given several acres of land for free, but also tax-free, and their family members will be given jobs in the factory.
Since that "instant noodles" were made, they have been especially popular among the nomads in the northwest.
This is also one of the things that those western countries are eyeing.
The rapeseed they had obtained from Xiliang was also planted on a large scale.
The company has long established itself in the oil mill, but its rapeseed oil is not as popular as peanut oil and soybean oil.
I had originally planned to reveal my daughter's parentage after the birth of my grandson, but now it seems best to keep things as they are.
He simply couldn't afford to gamble anymore.
The Imperial Tutor picked up his teacup and sighed deeply: "It's all because of greed. Fortunately, that girl Dongfang Jin is quite skilled now."
He had been following that girl around for a while and had seen her deal with the assassins sent by Xiliang and Oirat and pacify those martial arts figures quite a bit.
She not only took in those assassins, but also arranged jobs for the local bullies who were causing trouble, ensuring they would have no worries about food and clothing in the future.
They also opened chain milk tea shops for those people in various prefectures of Yunmeng Prefecture, which not only gave local tea farmers a place to sell their tea, but also encouraged local people to plant more tea trees and sugarcane.
Long Yi, who had been listening quietly, frowned slightly upon hearing this, his tone filled with disbelief and anger: "Yeluda is so bold as to openly violate the treaty."
What do the Xiongnu have besides cattle, horses, and sheep? They're truly insatiable!
Fortunately, the various forces in the martial arts world are now on the master's side, and all of this is thanks to Sister Jin.
As for those who are insatiable, their lord is not afraid of them.
Cang Nanxi sighed heavily and said with a bitter smile, "The hatred between us and them spans generations. It can't be easily resolved with just a treaty."
When they traded goods for high-yield seeds, we deliberately kept a secret and didn't give them the method of "composting" from the three western countries.
Think about it, they only tasted success in the first year thanks to those seeds.
If they don't reap any benefits in the next few years, how can they not get anxious?
This method was devised by my own precious daughter, who came up with such a brilliant plan.
She said that the people of those western countries were all insatiably greedy.
Even if this barter agreement is reached, they will absolutely not dutifully abide by the treaty.
You never know when they might betray you and turn on you.
To completely defeat them without losing a single soldier, we must target what they value most.
What do the western countries have the most of?
Herds of cattle, horses, and sheep roam freely, medicinal herbs abound, and various minerals are plentiful.
If they want our things, they have to obediently pay for them.
If they don't have money, then exchange them for something of equivalent value, gradually "devouring" them until they have no choice.
Thinking about this, he could almost see those people getting their comeuppance.
They clearly coveted our supplies, but we couldn't defeat them in battle. We were anxious and frustrated, scratching our heads in frustration, feeling resentful yet helpless.
Just thinking about that scene makes me feel incredibly exhilarated!
My daughter's move was brilliant, hitting the nail on the head and dismantling the enemy at the root!
And sure enough, she guessed right.
Gu Chenglin refilled their teacups from time to time, listening attentively without interrupting.
He thought to himself, "The Eastern Kingdom has always valued benevolence, righteousness, morality, etiquette, and education. It is a renowned land of etiquette."
That time, it was to promote friendly exchanges and common development with other countries.
The people from those countries and the four factions in the martial arts world had reached a consensus and agreed to a treaty.
They specially offered many precious resources in exchange, including seeds that were "exchanged" for them.
Those seeds were all taken from the Realm of Auspiciousness by his wife; each seed was plump and of excellent quality.
In order to provide those people with a "bait" to "enter the game".
Who would have thought that these three western kingdoms, which owed favors to the eastern neighbor, would be so short-sighted?
The following year, they failed because they did not know how to compost.
Insufficient soil fertility resulted in a failure to increase crop yields.
Instead of reflecting on themselves and finding the root of the problem, they went to the border to provoke trouble.
It's truly baffling; they're simple-minded and physically strong, like uncivilized apes.