Chapter 590: Weifu Leaves the Palace
The name of "people from all over the world" has been heard of in the entire Bianjing City, and even foreign merchants and merchants from foreign countries. In the eyes of the people, this 'family from all over the world' is very mysterious, and some people even want to see the style, standing outside the door and not daring to enter.
In the eyes of businessmen, a few dozen taels is just a drop in the ocean, but in the eyes of ordinary people, all their belongings are not enough. Because of this, scarcity is expensive, which makes the 'people from all over the world' attract many merchants.
Whether you are a high-ranking official, a wealthy businessman, or a local squire, or even a literati and scholars, you are very eager to this place. Here, they feel an unprecedented attitude of service. The deep-rooted ideology of 'Shinong Industry and Commerce' made the status of merchants very low, and even if they were rich, those literati looked down on them, and they were even more complacent.
The low social level of businessmen also makes many businessmen feel full of grievances, and here he feels completely different. No matter what your status is, you will be treated here as much as possible to meet the requirements of the guests, and even those who have stayed there will say to the outside world that it is really enjoyment.
When you eat, not only will there be some free pastries to taste, but also free fine tea to be served, as long as you have any needs, you can be satisfied. When you're tired, you can take a good dip in the bath, and there is also a separate bath, but the charges are different.
Usually many merchants choose to eat on the second floor, and some people eat on the third floor and then stay. The dining on the third floor is even more different, because these dishes have never heard of before, such as steamed scallops with white jade, stir-fried eel slices, etc.
On the third floor, there are even raw dishes, such as salmon and squid, which are even more surprising to those guests, who really didn't expect to eat like this, and even have a seafood feast. Of course, all the recipes of these dishes were taught by Zhao Gou, and they were made by the old lady and Wang Shishi.
Because all of this seafood comes from the southern sea, it can only be kept chilled to prevent it from spoiling. Due to the small channel, it is difficult to obtain, which also makes these dishes scarce and expensive, if you really eat a meal, you can't eat it at all without a thousand taels of silver.
The Great Song Dynasty was not like the modern society, with convenient transportation, and the most primitive tool used here was horseback riding. However, horses are not machines, they also need to rest, and they cannot run back and forth indefinitely, which can also affect the taste of these materials.
If you are in the southern sea, the seafood can be very fresh and taste better. However, there is no way but to do so. Even so, it still made those guests full of praise and lingering, but they couldn't eat a thousand taels for every meal, if they did, they wouldn't be able to eat at all.
Zhao Gou also thought of a way for this, that is, the reservation system, if you want to eat on the third floor, you need to make a reservation in advance. There are few guests on the third floor, but it is the most profitable; The first floor has more customers, but the profit is the smallest, and only the second floor is relative to the balance point.
Even those officials of the imperial court wanted to taste the name of 'people from all over the world', but they didn't dare to commit crimes against the wind. If it is found, it is a crime of corrupt officials. However, there are some officials who can't help it, he will ask the housekeeper or his subordinates to secretly buy a few copies, and then bring them back, which is also the first of the 'Four Seas Family', which can be packed or sent to the house, provided that the distance is not far, and the running fee is ten taels.
Those who have tasted the dishes of the 'Four Seas Family' are really a great enjoyment, and even the emperor in the palace will hear its name from time to time, and some people even maliciously spread rumors, saying that the 'Four Seas People' is comparable to the emperor's enjoyment, which is really against the system, and should be strictly handled, or accepted by the court.
Song Huizong frowned and said in surprise: "People from all over the world, what kind of place is it?" ”
"Back to the emperor, it is a restaurant, and it has been very popular in the capital recently, and even those dignitaries have rushed to go in and find out, and some people have come back and said that it is like paradise. As for what the situation is, the minister doesn't know. ”
"Oh!" Song Huizong was a little curious, and said, "Why have I never heard of this place?" ”
"Back to the emperor, this 'Four Seas Family' is also a place that was built half a month ago."
"In this way, it has been famous for only half a month?" Song Huizong was a little shocked, and said in surprise: "What kind of divine thing actually has such an ability, not to mention that it has become famous in just half a month, and even I have heard of it?" ”
"Emperor Qi, some adults in the court said that it was comparable to the palace, and even mentioned it in the chapter, and some people even said that it would be taken over by the imperial court."
Song Huizong sneered: "As long as he doesn't violate the laws of the Great Song Dynasty, how can the imperial court take it back, besides, it is also someone's family business, these people really make something out of nothing." As for what it is, I also want to see what is going on, and whether it is really comparable to what they say is heaven and earth. ”
The reason why Song Huizong sneered was that this restaurant was different from those restaurants in the past, just because the profits of this restaurant were really profitable, and some people wanted a piece of the pie. As for whether they are sincere or not, only they know it in their hearts.
"Your Majesty, are you going out of the palace?"
"There is such a famous place at the foot of the imperial city, how can I not go!" Song Huizong said with a faint smile, he asked people to prepare a carriage, then took off the dragon robe, changed into the clothes of ordinary people, and went directly to the restaurant of the 'Four Seas Family'.
In fact, Song Huizong didn't simply want to go and see, because it had been a month since Zhao Yougong tracked down the news of Zhao Gou, and there was no news, and even the figure could not be seen, as if looking for a needle in a haystack, as long as Zhao Gou wanted to hide, it would be difficult to find it even with the power of the imperial court, which surprised Song Huizong and others.
Song Huizong also heard of the name of "people from all over the world", and he ordered someone to check its bottom, but did not find any clues, which made Song Huizong a little surprised. In the end, Zhao seemed to go to investigate in person, but he didn't expect to be discovered before he got inside, which made him a little curious, so Zhao Yougong also went to find out, but he didn't go in, but took a look from the outside, frowned and left.
"Emperor Qi, the minister thinks it is the handiwork of the ninth brother!" This was Zhao Yougong's words when he came back, which really surprised Song Huizong.
"Are you sure it's him?"
Zhao Yougong said suspiciously: "The minister is not 100% sure, but with this ability and the person with this skill, the minister only thinks that only the ninth brother has this possibility, and others do not have this ability at all." After all, the ninth brother brought too many surprises to Da Song. ”
Zhao Yougong's guess made Song Huizong a little curious, so he decided to take this opportunity to go out of the palace, and also wanted to see with his own eyes whether the 'Four Seas Family' was as prosperous as they said, and wanted to see if the person behind it was Zhao Gou.
(End of chapter)