Chapter 799: The epitome of rapid change
The Ming Dynasty's control of folk speech is far less exaggerated than that of the later Manchu Qing Dynasty, but what should be avoided still has to be avoided. γReading.comγ
As Xie Hong said, it is unlikely that a name like Longfeng Store will appear in the people, even if there is a very powerful backstage behind him, the backstage will probably not be willing to leave such a handle to political enemies because of this trivial matter.
Therefore, just seeing the name of the store, the dragon and phoenix store gives people enough impact.
And the name of the store is not the most eye-catching, the most conspicuous thing about this store is the floating object in front of the store. A few scholars who had only arrived in the capital not long ago did not know that this thing was called a hot air balloon, and their attention was attracted by the banner under the balloon.
"When did this thing come out, such an eye-catching thing, even in Dongcheng, I'm afraid you can see it clearly, not to mention that I just passed by the street?"
"I'm afraid it just risen, right?" The person who answered pointed to the men who were busy under the balloon, who were busy fastening the cable to a few stakes on the ground, and the other end of the cable was high into the air and attached to the balloon.
There was some uncertainty in his tone, "Maybe this thing is similar to a kite...... Well, speaking of which, it is somewhat similar to the legendary Kong Ming lantern, but it has been magnified many times...... Whether it's a kite or a Kong Ming lantern, they are all afraid of rain, didn't it rain last night? β
"Brother Zuo Xian is really well-read and strong, and his reaction is quick, if it weren't for your words, I would still be ignorant, this thing is indeed similar to Kong Ming's lantern, it looks like a new invention made by Gewu Academy......"
Weng Shusheng knocked the folding fan in his hand, frowned slightly, and muttered: "The academy is a unique new invention, and the name of this shop is ...... Could it be that there is something to do with the Son of Heaven here? Could it be that the champion Hou Kai? β
Zuo Shusheng immediately questioned: "Otherwise, that Hou Ye often said that there was a specialization in the art industry, and when he was at the end of the year, he was only dazzling with new commentaries, musical instruments and other things, and he never made an article on the matter of mouth. β
"Could it be the Son of Heaven......
"Be cautious, be cautious, in fact, we don't need to speculate here, the left and right here is also a place to open the door to welcome guests, what is it, you can see it when you enter it."
Looking at the four big characters of "unparalleled in the world" on the banner, several scholars have long been itching in their hearts, and then they heard someone propose, and the old man felt excited, not to mention the curiosity, he felt that he was in the middle of the heart, and he was humble to each other at the moment, and happily walked into the store.
The name of the store is against the sky, and the slogan and publicity method are even more domineering, so after getting started, the scholars felt a little disappointed. There is no imaginary splendor, no carved railings, and behind an ordinary corridor, there is a very ordinary hall.
If it's not true to say that there is nothing special at all, that counter is very special. The wooden table formed a long semi-oval, and behind the counter were several men who looked like men and cooks, and these people wore a tall cylindrical hat, somewhat similar to the legendary Bai Wuchang.
Behind them, there was a row of high shelves, on which rows of bottles and cans were neatly placed.
On the outside of the counter, there is also a circle of poking out, making the counter look bigger and bigger, and next to the table that sticks out, there is a circle of high stools, and some people are sitting on it, looking at the dress, it should also be a foreign scholar, it should be a customer.
A few scholars were a little stunned, what kind of arrangement is this? Is it a provincial place? The place is saved, but it looks very small, isn't it written outside the world? It is rumored that although today's son is a little out of tune, he is an atmospheric person, especially like big scenes, this store even has to pay attention to a few tables, it shouldn't have anything to do with him, right?
The originally fiery thoughts cooled down, and the scholars originally thought about whether they could see the sky in the store. They didn't want to take the opportunity to be in the emperor's heart and soar, but the traditional concept was deep-rooted, and they felt that being able to get in close contact with the emperor was a big enough thing to glorify their ancestors.
"A few guest officers, do you fight or eat noodles?" Xiao Er greeted him with a smile on his face, but the welcome words were a little weird.
"Oh," Weng Shusheng paused slightly, and after thinking about it, he could understand what the other party meant, he pointed to the counter and asked, "Little Second Brother, can you only sit in that kind of place when you eat here?" You see, if we sit down like this, it seems that we can't get lined up. β
"It's okay, it's okay, it's all for individual guests, or if you want to eat teppanyaki, you will sit there, you can choose a place at will......" Xiao Er pointed inside, and then pointed to the stairs, and introduced with a smile: "If you are not satisfied, there is a private room on the second floor." β
There are a lot of new nouns in Xiao Er's mouth, but his attitude is no different from the outside, and he is generally full of enthusiasm.
"Brother Weng, Brother Zuo, it's better to ......"
"It's okay, it's fresh to see left and right, so let's be here."
A few scholars looked at the environment of the store, looked at each other, and discussed a few words, but they turned back to their thoughts and planned to sit down at the long table in that row.
"Teppanyaki...... Lamb skewers...... Bubble tea, hamburgers? After sitting down, Xiao Er presented the recipe, and several people opened it and felt that their heads were a few laps bigger. The words written on it are all Chinese characters, and if they are separated, they all know each other, but when they are combined, it is incomprehensible. "Little second brother, what is this?"
"It's all quick food, mutton skewers are cut into small pieces, and then skewered with skewers, and cooked on the fire, which tastes quite good...... Milk tea, which is tea mixed with milk and then put some special ingredients, like pearls, hamburger is two slices of bread sandwiched with meat and vegetables......"
Xiao Er's eloquence is good, but he was a little surprised, which made several scholars quite angry, "Huh? You don't know what bread is. That's the latest production in Tianjin, and it's a kind of baked pasta, similar to steamed buns...... Teppanyaki ...... Look, that's it, this is the latest product of our store, the only one in Beijing, unparalleled in the world! β
A few Sichuan scholars turned their heads to look, and saw a white impermanence behind the counter, oh no, it should be said that it was a cook, and brought up a hot iron plate. The iron plate 'snorted', and the enticing aroma rose with the heat, and the throats of those who smelled it moved up and down, apparently aroused their appetite.
When the lid was opened, the aroma was even stronger, and the whole store was filled with the smell of gravy, which made even a few scholars from the land of food feel a little irrepressible at this time.
"That's it, let's get five portions." The scholar surnamed Zuo stretched out a slap and said very boldly.
Xiao Er's detective knocked on the counter and said in a long voice: "Okay, five portions of teppanyaki!" The cook in the back got busy.
"This shop does have some peculiarities, maybe it really has something to do with the palace......" At this time, it was far away from noon, and it could only be regarded as having breakfast, Zuo Shusheng felt that he was a little out of shape, so he explained in a curt.
"Is there something special that has something to do with the palace? A few brothers, this is a little out of place, the changes in the capital are actually not big, when you arrive in Tianjin, you know what it means to be a new moon! There, almost every day, there are new things coming out, eating, using, playing, all kinds of whimsical ideas, full of ideas, although the dragon and phoenix shop is special, but it is not very magical. β
The one who spoke was the scholar who called teppanyaki, this person was a quick surname, and after the dish came up, he hurriedly put down the chopstick, but he was scalded, but at this time he took over Zuo Shusheng's words.
"In fact, the changes in the capital are also very big, but ordinary people can't easily understand it, let's just say the hot air balloon at the entrance of the dragon and phoenix store. This thing is the latest work of the academy, don't look like a toy, but this thing can carry people to the sky! Flying away, put it in the past, what is it that is not a fairy method? But now, isn't it made by manpower? β
He gestured a few times and said with a smile: "So, in today's Daming, what we and other scholars have to do is to adapt, then find the right direction, and then get a glimpse of the mystery, and finally go on unswervingly...... Hehe, it's not weird, that's the most basic quality. β
"Taught." The oldest Weng Shusheng arched his hand and said very politely: "Xincheng Weng Shu is polite, dare to ask Brother Taigao's surname?" β
The man's tone was not small, and he was not very polite when he interjected, and several Sichuan scholars were a little unconvinced, and wanted to argue, but Weng Shu had prestige, and at this time he opened his mouth, and the others could only give up.
"Don't dare to be, Zhao Yuanzhi in Xia Hengzhou." The opposite side is also a return salute, Zhao Yuanzhi just can't control his own mouth, but he is not crazy, Weng Shu is humble with the same surname, and after passing each other's names, they exchanged a few words, and several people quickly became warm.
"Presumably Brother Zhao Xian also came to the academy to apply, right?"
"Exactly, the younger brother has already gone to the business school to register, and is only waiting for the admissions exam in July."
"Business school?" Weng Shutong was a little surprised.
When he heard what the genius of Hanzhong said, he was already very surprised, and he still didn't understand the taste, but after all, that genius had been in the academy for a year, and he might have known some inside information, so he changed direction, but the Zhao Yuanzhi in front of him came no more than a few days earlier than them, how could he confirm the intention so firmly?
"To be honest, there was also an old classmate in the past...... Foolish brother really doesn't know, what is the mystery of this business school, how can it be so attractive? Weng Shutong talked about the past, and then asked bluntly.
"Hey, don't you and Brother Weng and you know?" Zhao Yuanzhi was greatly surprised, and he wondered: "For specific matters, as long as you ask the governor, you can find out, how do you ...... Yes! β
He suddenly slapped his thigh and asked with a smile: "Could it be that you also have a fixed mind, so you didn't ask deeply?" That's no wonder, hehe. There was no malice in his smile, and he could only see the excitement after verifying some of the claims.
Several Sichuan scholars looked at each other, thinking about it carefully, it was really like this. It is clearly written on the admissions brochure, and the name of the business school is also straightforward, and they feel that it is clear at a glance, and they do not ask in detail, so they have a stomach full of questions, and blame the governor of the college for not saying everything.
But the result is like this...... Alas, it is still pride and prejudice that are to blame.
(To be continued)