Xu Qilin only knew that saltpeter ice making first appeared in the Tang Dynasty, and he didn't know when it was.

One trick first, eat all over the world.

Anyway, Xu Qilin didn't plan to make money on this for a long time.

He is also more satisfied to be able to get a vote this summer and save the start-up capital for future development.

And three to five yuan per catty of ice is already very expensive, almost enough to buy a bucket of rice.

In other words, Boss Xu's sales target is not a small people, and those from well-off families can only buy occasionally.

This is also normal, the amount of ice stored in cold storage is not much, and the cost is also high. The emperor also showed his favor by giving ice! Without Xu Qilin's saltpeter ice, there would be fewer people who could enjoy the coolness of summer.

“…… Although the price has risen, the restaurant business has not been affected since the beginning of this month, and it has earned more than eight times more than last month......"

Boss Xu finally talked about profit dividends, and smiled more like buns, "Now, someone has asked someone to send five yuan to it, just outside." ”

The air-conditioned room is overcharged, and the cold drink is also added, which is a fair money, right?

Xu Qilin is happy in his heart, this can be regarded as a good start, and long-term cooperation can be achieved. Of course, his face is still calm and reserved, but he can't show a small family, and this little money gets carried away.

Waving his hand at Boss Xu, Xu Qilin said with a smile: "Uncle Shi bothered. It's just that this person must pay attention to integrity, how to change the five or five accounts that were said before? Earn eight more times, and only receive four times, Uncle Shi doesn't want to push and dispute. ”

Boss Xu hurriedly explained: "This matter depends on Erlang. Only in addition to these four passes, there are still fractions, which are not easy to calculate. How about rounding up this month and subtracting next month? ”

"It's fine." Xu Qilin got up and said, "Uncle Shi, wait a minute." ”

"Erlang, please, please."

After a while, Xu Qilin came out of the study, with an extra piece of paper in his hand, and handed it to Boss Xu.

Boss Xu took a closer look, and there were the names of some medicinal materials on it, such as peppercorns, star anise, cumin, anise, cinnamon, etc.

Xu Qilin smiled at Boss Xu's puzzled gaze and explained: "These things are ground and mixed in proportion, which is the best seasoning, and when you put a little bit of it when cooking, the taste is fragrant." Well, it's all written below, Shibo can take a closer look. ”

Boss Xu retracted his gaze, looked down again, and understood what Xu Qilin meant. The back is written in detail, not only to make seasonings, but also to remove the smell of mutton.

"This-" Boss Xu knew that this was another idea to make money, but he didn't know if Xu Qilin was still according to the original agreement.

"Try it first." Xu Qilin waved his hand generously, "It's good or not, let's talk about it when it has an effect." ”

Boss Xu hesitated, raised his head and asked, "Dare to ask Erlang, can this seasoning replace pepper?" ”

China's pepper is said to have been brought back by Zhang Qian's envoy to the Western Regions, but there has been no way to grow it, mainly relying on imports, in the Tang and Song dynasties, the value was expensive.

Therefore, pepper is a luxury, not an everyday item.

At that time, pepper was not only a food thing, but also a symbol of wealth. Pepper, like gold and silver, can be stored as a treasure and is a symbol of wealth.

What's even more evil is that because pepper is precious, it is not only a seasoning for rich and noble families to make dishes and soups, but also has more functions by the ancients.

For example, doctors need pepper to dispense medicine, Taoist health needs pepper (Taoist priests believe that breathing the aroma produced when pepper burns helps to prolong life), and superstitious doctors who want to aphrodisiac * yang also need pepper to help.

Well, pepper has simply become the mung bean and eggplant of later generations, a universal thing that cures diseases and strengthens the body without diseases.

As for Boss Xu's expectations, Xu Qilin shook his head helplessly and said, "The taste is different, and it can't be replaced." ”

After a pause, he continued: "But removing the fishy smell of meat and fish and making the dishes fresh and fragrant is not something that pepper can do. It's better to let a certain chef go to a restaurant to teach how to cook a few dishes, which should be liked by diners. ”

The dishes of the early Tang Dynasty were mainly steamed, and there was no habit of using seasonings. Like fennel, peppercorns, etc., most of them are used as medicines, and they can only be bought at medicine stores.

It is precisely because there are indeed medicinal materials in these seasonings, although they are natural, Xu Qilin also added a note at the end: Rather less than more when using.

Although Boss Xu was a little disappointed, he didn't show it on his face, put away the paper with a precious heart, and arched his hand: "What Erlang taught must be extraordinary." Or is it better to divide the account by five or five according to the original agreement? ”

"That's how it should be." Xu Qilin smiled and nodded.

Seeing that the matter was over, Boss Xu got up to say goodbye, and Xu Qilin sent him out of the door to say goodbye to each other.

Five yuan of money, more than forty catties, the servant moved into the house, and Xu Qilin took it into the inner room with great difficulty.

It's no wonder that the ancient princes, kings and grandsons all had slaves, just to go out to buy things, someone had to carry the money on their backs! Didn't you see a handsome boy like a porter, carrying a sack of steel to visit the Qinglou, right?

Xu Qilin looked at these dozens of catties of currency, and really missed the pile of banknotes in later generations, which was both light and convenient; Well, don't even think about the electronic payment of credit cards and WeChat.

Well, this is the characteristic of the Tang Dynasty, let's follow the local customs, who let you wear it, don't complain.

As soon as Xu Qilin put away his emotion, he heard the footsteps outside, which were small and light, and he knew that it was the little sister who came without looking at it.

According to the rules set by Xu Qilin, subordinates are strictly forbidden to enter their own study, studio, and bedroom.

And the studio is even locked, and even the eldest brother and younger sister don't know what big career he is doing. Anyway, the eldest brother is also a nerd, and there is a housekeeper in the family, and he never takes care of it.

"Brother." Xiao Zhao showed a happy smile when he saw Xu Qilin, cute and sweet, which instantly melted Xu Qilin's heart, liver, spleen and stomach......

Xu Qilin petted his little sister's head dotingly, and said with a smile: "Is the rag doll ready?" Come and see, my brother has drawn a few new patterns for you! ”

"Where, where?" As soon as Xiao Zhao heard this, he immediately grabbed Xu Qilin's sleeve and screamed anxiously.

Xu Qilin laughed, bent down to pick up the little sister, walked into the study, sat in the chair, put the little sister on her lap, and took the drawing paper for her to see.

Xiao Zhao looked interesting, but he didn't know it, so he pointed to the picture and asked crisply: "Brother, what kind of spirit is this, and you are still smiling!" ”

So cute, so kawaii, where is it like a spirit?

Xu Qilin wanted to explain to his sister and correct the name of Winnie the Bear, but after thinking about it, you draw animals so cartoonish, so anthropomorphic, and blame other children?

Besides, there was no zoo at that time, and there were no picture books to read, so it was normal for Xiao Zhao not to know the bear animal.