After sitting for a while, the three of them left the restaurant and walked on the way back to the imperial city. Li Min suddenly pointed to the barracks and said to the two, "Ahead is my father's camp. Let's just have some fun there. ”

Qiyun secretly thought that this was a good opportunity to see the Xia State's military governance and force, so he nodded in agreement. Helian Ding saw that Qiyun also had this intention, so he happily went.

When he arrived at the camp of Qiganali, accompanied by Limin and Helianding, Qiyun entered without hindrance.

After entering the camp, the three of them looked east and west, and felt very fresh. Qiyun saw that the Xia army was in good order, and the soldiers practiced very hard, and it could be seen that the army was extremely strict. Hearing the report of the guards, the Imperial Doctor came out and greeted Helian Ding, "I have seen the fifth prince," and then made a straight face at Limin, as if reproaching her: "Why did you bring the fifth prince here." ”

Limin pursed her lips unhappily, "I brought them here, and they were all happy." If you don't believe me, daddy, you can ask them. ”

Helian Ding hurriedly said, "Uncle Qigan, don't blame her, I asked Limin to bring us here." ”

Qigan Ali glanced at Qiyun and asked in a cold voice, "Lord Zhuohua, why are you also interested in coming to the barracks today?" There was no chill in his eyes.

Seeing that he was displeased, Helian Ding hurriedly said: "Uncle Qigan, the three of us walked around together all day and ate in Chang'an City. We originally wanted to go back to the Imperial City, but we were tired of walking, so we passed by here to rest. The county lord didn't want to come, but I pulled her here. When Ali heard this, his face eased slightly, and the cold light in his eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Min listened to her father's sleeve and shook it, "Daddy, I heard Sister Qiyun say that southern food is very delicious." Especially the southern dishes cooked by Mao Xiuzhi, the general of the Jin army, are the best in the world, it is better for his father to let him..."

He said: "Your Majesty has entrusted General Mao with a heavy responsibility, and the official residence is a good product. You actually wanted him to cook vegetables for you to eat, but I didn't expect my daughter to be so hungry. ”

Limin refused to give up, and still lied: "Our diet here is monotonous, not as rich and delicious as the diet of the Han people in the south." Let him make the dishes, you recommend it to His Majesty, maybe His Majesty also tasted it, and he also thought it was delicious and delicious. Then, praise you a lot. Then, attached to her father's ear, she whispered: "Perhaps, Your Majesty will be happy to give your father an official and a knight." ”

He glared at his daughter, then at Helianding, nodded at his daughter's forehead, and said, "I'm greedy, and I'm still talking about it, how old I am, and I'm still like a child." This matter you said, Daddy will discuss it later. ”

Although he did not agree, his tone was not as categorical as before. He Lianding saluted and said: "Fifth prince, Weichen still has important things to do, and he can't leave him, so please Weichen can't accompany you." Fifth Prince, you and the county lord can take care of yourself here. ”

Helian Ding's face was happy, and he felt uncomfortable in front of him. He took his own leave, and the three of them walked freely around the camp without restraints.

Qiyun saw a group of soldiers practicing archery on the school grounds, and there were craftsmen standing next to them, and those craftsmen were trembling and looking terrified. The targets were straw men, and the straw men were wearing new armor. Some of the arrows fired by the soldiers pierced through the armor, while others fell to the ground without penetrating the armor. Whether the armor is worn or not, there are craftsmen who are paralyzed on the ground, and their faces are like ashes.

Qiyun asked Limin puzzled, "What are they doing here?" Why were those craftsmen so frightened, as if they were about to be sent to the execution ground? ”

Li Min put her hands behind her back and smiled proudly: "My sister is right, they are going to be escorted to the execution ground immediately." This is a set of strict standards and systems that my father has set for the supervision of the manufacture of bladed vessels. For example, if a craftsman is used to make a bow and arrow to shoot armor, if he can't shoot it, it means that the person who made the bow and arrow is not good and will be killed. If you shoot the armor with a bow and arrow and wear it, it means that the armor is not well made, so kill the craftsman who made the armor. When craftsmen make utensils, they have to work hard and diligently. You say, can the things they make be bad? ”

Qiyun was shocked when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh: "It turns out that this extremely sharp blade is soaked in flesh and blood, so it can achieve the best weapon in the world!" ”

Helian Ding, who was on the side, listened to it and said disapprehantly: "Without blood, how can there be soldiers who are invincible with their lives?" ”

Qiyun muttered, "The sword is too thin and fast, although it is sharp, it is easy to break. The so-called excesses are not enough, do you understand these truths? ”

Helian Ding saw Qiyun's depressed face, and explained: "You and I don't need to worry about these military affairs. The father and emperor governed the army in a strict and orderly manner, and he was not a problem in governing the country. Now that the situation in Guanzhong has been decided, the county lord no longer has to run around and be afraid. ”

After a few days, Helian Ding led Limin to find Qiyun, and Limin stood with her hands in her hands, pretending to look at Qiyun mysteriously, smiling without saying a word. Qiyun thought for a while and said with a smile: "Mao Xiuzhi has already washed his hands and cooked for you?" ”

Li Min's eyes widened and said, "Sister Yun, are you an immortal?" Can pinch and calculate, how can it be calculated so accurately? ”

Qiyun smiled: "It's not that I can pinch and calculate, but I know that Dao Limin is greedy." I will definitely not be able to help it, and I will persistently beg your father to turn Mao Gong into a cook. Otherwise, let's go and see how this unparalleled Mao cuisine is made. ”

The three of them came to the imperial kitchen in the imperial city, and saw Mao Xiuzhi wearing the clothes of the imperial kitchen, directing the people in the kitchen to work, and at the same time he was constantly busy with his own hands. It's not like a general, but a seasoned imperial chef.

Seeing that he was busy, Helian Ding asked curiously, "What is General Mao doing?" Limin also stepped forward.

Mao Xiuzhi pointed to the ingredients in his hand and said, "I'm making beef and lamb." In Jiankang, I have also made this kind of soup, Chang'an is close to the grassland, good beef and mutton are easy to get, and the beef and mutton made is more delicious. This soup is delicious when it is hot, and it is also delicious when frozen and cut into cakes to make yokan cakes. ”

Li Min clapped her hands and said happily: "Brother Ding, Sister Yun, we have a mouthful." ”

Qiyun pinched her nose, "Yes, we're blessed Miss Tolimin." Then he turned to Helian Ding and said, "You two are noble, the gentleman is away from the blistering kitchen, go to the hall and wait." I'm here, just help Mao Gong to get started. So, he pushed the two out of the imperial kitchen.

Qiyun looked around, approached Mao Xiuzhi, and said softly: "Mao Gong, in this kitchen, it is convenient for you to get me some flour, butter, honey and other ingredients, okay?"

Mao Xiuzhi looked at her vigilantly and asked, "What do you want these things for?" Qiyun's face was a little unnatural, and she said casually: "It's too boring to stay in the room every day, and I want to make something to come out and have fun." ”

Mao Xiuzhi looked around and persuaded in a low voice: "Don't be too out of line, this is in the Xia Kingdom, and you have to lose your head at every turn." Unlike in Jiankang, Liu Gong treats you as his daughter. ”

Qiyun smiled: "Mao Gong, don't worry, I never do things out of line." ”

Mao Xiuzhi saw that she agreed, so he put his mind at ease, and promised to prepare the things Qiyun wanted and send someone to give them to her.

Limin and Helian Ding tasted the beef and sheep guid made by Mao Xiuzhi and praised it, thinking that it was really a delicacy in the world. Since then, the lamb soup has gradually spread in Chang'an and has become a famous dish with a long history.