Pingnan Prefecture is five or six days away from Jianzhou, two or three days away from Minzhou, it is not as big as Jianzhou and Minzhou, the population in the city is only more than 30,000 people, and the Sui army stationed there are only more than 5,000 people, but the geographical location is particularly important, it is the hub state city connecting Jianzhou and Minzhou, and belongs to a military fortress.

Although the city of Pingnan Prefecture is not very large, and there is no moat, it is very strong, all made of large stone strips, and the city wall is much higher than the ordinary city wall, and even the arrow tower is also made of stone slabs. The entrance and exit gates are two huge and heavy rocks. In other words, there was not an inch of wood in the entire castle's external defensive structure, and ordinary fire attacks did not hurt the castle at all. However, what makes people even more impressed is that the walls and arrow towers of this castle are all thickly painted with black mountain paint, black and smooth, not only is it terrifying, but the sneak attackers of the castle are absolutely helpless.

The city of Pingnan Prefecture is now occupied by the angel army because the suburbs and counties and townships in the east are all occupied, so the precautions are very strict. If you want to enter Pingnan City, you can't bring swords, bows and arrows and other weapons, and strangers can only enter the city with a letter of introduction from the residents of the city.

In the twilight, the horns were already blowing on the high city heads, and the sparse pedestrians outside the city gate had quickened their pace. After the trumpet sounded three times, the gate of Pingnan Prefecture would be rumbled and closed.

Taishou Zheng Mu of Pingnan Prefecture City is a big fat man, especially greedy, and belongs to a super foodie.

Because he was too obese and overweight, a few years ago, when he was "hey", he crushed a petite and weak beautiful concubine who had just married to death on the bed, and was frightened, so he became less and less interested in women. At the same time, he has become more fond of food.

He feels that "life in the world, eat and drink", "food and color also", color is not good, so focus on enjoying food, enjoy all kinds of food, this is also a great joy in life.

On this morning, on the streets of Pingnan Prefecture City, a particularly spacious and luxurious carriage came, and on the carriage, Zheng Mu, the Taishou of Pingnan Prefecture City, was particularly excited. Because he was born very strong and grew up, and was delicious and fattening, he could not sit in an ordinary carriage, let alone lie down and sleep. For this purpose, the government workshop was commissioned to build this unusually wide and luxurious carriage - the carriage was two feet square, three feet six inches high, and the bronze cover was eight feet high, one foot straight, and the wheels were almost two times larger than ordinary wheels. Generally, the carriage is pulled by two horses, and this carriage is pulled by six horses, and once it starts, it rumbles and is terrifying. The biggest difference in this carriage is that there are always two maids in the carriage who fan, wipe sweat, and feed water for Zheng Mu, the Taishou of Pingnan Prefecture City, who sweats all year round.

The oversized carriage stopped in front of an ordinary-looking restaurant, called "Flavor House", the owner is called Wang Ping, and the decoration is also very ordinary, and the business has been dull in the past, and it is not very famous. But lately, this restaurant has suddenly become very popular.

Because this restaurant has recently launched several dishes, which are very delicious, how can the greedy Zheng Taishou not be tempted.

When he came to the door of the "Flavor House" and smelled a unique and rich aroma of vegetables, Zheng Taishou was like a cat smelling fishy, and immediately lifted his spirits, holding the shoulders of the two maids and standing up! The two yellow-shirted maids were almost pressed down, but they hurriedly helped up the huge Zheng Taishou at the same time.

Under the umbrella cover of the rumbling large carriage, Zheng Taishou, who was like a giant spirit, suddenly appeared, and Wang Ping, the owner of "Flavor House", and his wife Zhao Xia panicked, and hurriedly bent over and greeted them with a smile on their faces.

"Master Zheng is here, and the small shop is shining!"

Zheng Taishou is 1.9 meters tall, his fat figure is like a hill, his head is half bald, his face is slightly dark, his garlic-shaped nose is matched by a wide mouth with thick lips, and his small eyes are embellished on a face like a well-breathed ball, which is very disproportionate. His face had an oily color, I don't know if it was sweat, or if it was caused by excess fat secreted from the skin glands inside his body. He wore a large, ornate silk robe, as if a huge ball of leather was hidden in his belly, because of the bulge of his abdomen.

He stood at the door of the "Flavor House" with his chest held high, and his two small eyes swept around the store, then focused on the boss Wang Ping and his wife, and shook his fat big hand, "Don't be polite, immediately go and make a few new dishes for me that you have recently launched, and the official will taste them himself." ”

"Yes, yes, please sit in the private room on the second floor, and the new dishes will be presented immediately." Wang Ping and his wife courteously invited Zheng Taishou to the private room on the second floor, and immediately went down to prepare new dishes.

After a while, Wang Ping brought a plate of new dishes, and he said to Zheng Taishou: "My lord, this new dish is called Gong Bang Chicken, please taste it." ”

Zheng Taishou saw that this dish was made with chicken as the main ingredient, accompanied by peanuts, cucumbers and other auxiliary ingredients, and it looked very ordinary.

So he stroked his fat belly twice, picked up the chopsticks suspiciously and tasted it, only to feel that there was sweetness in the spicy, sweet and spicy, and the tenderness of the chicken matched with the crispiness of the peanuts, pure and tender. It is refreshing, the aroma is strong, the entrance is spicy and crispy, and the meat is smooth and crispy. It's really delicious, and I can't help but praise it greatly.

During the Sui and Tang dynasties, there were generally only three ways to cook, one was roasting, one was steaming, and the other was boiling. Stir-fried dishes did not appear until the later Song Dynasty.

This kung pao chicken is a stir-fried dish, of course it is different, and one of the condiments in it, red, spicy and spicy, Zheng Taishou has never seen it.

"What's this red, spicy thing?"

"My lord, this condiment is called chili, we don't have it here, it's specially purchased from other places."

You must know that chili peppers were only introduced to China from abroad in the later Ming Dynasty, and of course no one knew them in the Sui and Tang dynasties.

"Well, yes, it's really unique, it's delicious, are there any other new dishes?"

"Yes, and so, please wait."

After a while, Wang Ping brought another dish.

Zheng Taishou saw that this dish was made of tenderloin, green bamboo shoots, black fungus, etc., and it looked very ordinary, so he asked, "What is the name of this dish?" ”

"This dish is called fish-flavored shredded pork, and it is made of tenderloin, green bamboo shoots, black fungus, pepper, cooking wine, garlic, ginger, green onions, bean paste, soy sauce, starch, eggs, peppercorns, chili peppers, sugar, etc., please taste it."

Zheng Taishou took a bite, only to feel that the texture of the shredded meat was smooth and tender, and it tasted with the characteristics of salty, sweet, sour and spicy, and the dishes were ruddy in color and rich in fish fragrance, which was indeed very unique and delicious. I couldn't help but praise again.

"What other new dishes do you have?"

"My lord, there is, and the last course, which is the finale of our flavor house......"

"Then don't hurry up and present it to the official." Hearing that there was still the finale, Zheng Taishou's eyes lit up, interrupting Wang Ping's introduction and asking him to present it as soon as possible.

"Yes, please wait a minute, the villain will come soon."

After a while, Wang Ping and Zhao Xia carried a huge wine jar into the private room.

Zheng Taishou's eyes widened, staring at this wine jar strangely, "What kind of delicacy is this?" In a jar of wine? ”

Wang Ping bowed down to Zheng Taishou and introduced: "This dish is called Fu Shouquan, also known as Buddha jumping over the wall, and it is the signature finale dish of our store. Then the lid of the jar was lifted!

"Buddha jumping over the wall?"

Before Zheng Taishou could react to the special features of the name of the dish, an enticing fragrance slowly wafted through the private room, quickly touching everyone's nostrils and taste buds.

Zheng Taishou had already smelled the fragrance, and the "super foodie" was suddenly hungry, his appetite was greatly enhanced, and he was full of yearning for the fragrant wine jar. However, his identity reminded him that he must be solemn, so he had to hold back his doubts about the food and asked urgently: "Buddha jumping over the wall?" What's the origin? ”

Wang Ping said: "Legend has it that after a cook made this dish, the fragrance wafted, and after the monk in the neighboring temple smelled it, he abandoned Zen and jumped over the wall to pursue deliciousness, so it was named 'Buddha jumping over the wall'!" ”

"Really? How can it be unheard of? Zheng Taishou was pleasantly surprised, and the fragrance wafted and lingered in front of his nostrils, which couldn't help but make people's appetite move, and the hara was dripping.

Wang Ping smiled: "Please taste it!" Then the lid was lifted completely, and the fragrance in the private room was even stronger, luring everyone into their mouths and almost salivating.

Zhao Xia picked up a small bowl and sent it to Zheng Taishou.

Zheng Taishou took a bite with a spoon, only to see that his eyes were closed, and his face was filled with a faint smile, and he enjoyed it extremely much. After a long time, he opened his eyes and said leisurely: "It's really delicious in the world, the lips and teeth are fragrant, from the mouth, nose and stomach to the stomach and intestines, after the official eats, fluttering like a fairy......"

Buddha jumping over the wall is indeed extremely delicious, and it can definitely kill any delicacy that has been eaten before. Zheng Taishou couldn't help but drink it all, but he was reluctant to give up, and the aftertaste was endless.

Wang Ping hurriedly filled a small bowl for Zheng Taishou, Zheng Taishou took another sip with a spoon, the fine sweat on his fat face was shining, and he looked extremely intoxicated, he suddenly opened his eyes, "Wang Ping, tonight the official has wrapped you here, no idlers are allowed to enter, the official wants to feast my iron buddy here with you!" Hahaha, each of them must eat to the pores, hahaha-"

"Yes, sir! Let's prepare. Wang Ping and his wife bowed down and retreated.

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In the evening, many carriages were parked in front of the "Flavor House", and more than 30 heavily armed soldiers stood at the door. The lights in the "Flavor House" are brilliant, the voices are boiling, and it is extraordinarily lively.

More than a dozen middle-level and above generals in the Sui army in Pingnan Prefecture gathered in the ordinary restaurant of "Flavor House".

These generals of the Sui army are Zheng Taishou's iron buddies, in troubled times, "a soldier is the king of grass", Zheng Taishou used his authority to install more than a dozen of his iron buddies in the key posts of the Sui army in Pingnan Prefecture, so as to firmly control the entire Pingnan Prefecture army in their own hands, of course, this is inevitable that these iron buddies who often feast him, what is delicious and fun, let them share it, so as to win over the relationship, make them more loyal to themselves, and work harder for themselves.

"It's so fragrant...... the fragrance of Buddha jumping over the wall constantly impacts everyone's nostrils, making everyone's saliva flow.

When Wang Ping and his wife filled a small bowl for everyone, everyone took it excitedly, and impatiently picked up the spoon.

"The best in the world, the Buddha jumping over the wall really lives up to its name!"

"Ahh It's like you're standing in the clouds! Someone closed his eyes and enjoyed: "It's light, it's refreshing to every pore!" ”

"Sage Yun, Chaowen Dao, you can die at night! Now the night food is delicious, and it is not in vain to die immediately! ”

"It's really a blessing to be able to eat such deliciousness!"

In the back kitchen, there was a handsome young chef, looking at the guests in the hall from afar, with a happy expression, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.