Chapter 615: Friend or Foe
Su Hao would never tell Viscount Sazabi and his entourage that the ingredients for luncheon meat were actually spoiled pork spoils and rotten fat. Those things have always been discarded in the slaughterhouse. Diaphragms, ligaments, groove meat, and lymphatic tissue that makes you feel sick when you look at them are all things that no one buys in the market. But as long as they are stuffed into the machine and crushed, then a large amount of flour and various industrial ingredients are added, stirred, and nitrite is added, and the color of the appearance will become bright red and attractive, and it is very appetizing just to look at.
There are always countless firsts in life. The first fight, the first tears, the first feeling of happiness, the first woman of a man, or the first man of a woman.
H C993 space field has its own unique culture. Especially in terms of food, of course, there is also a unique gastronomic logic and method of making zuò. For example, freshly roasted lamb shank with mustard and other ways to eat, even in the third stage of the Overworld, there will definitely be many people who like it. But in any case, the aborigines here would never have thought of mashing a pile of garbage and then adding other garbage ingredients to make it a delicious-looking garbage.
Luncheon meat is a product of a mixture of industrial civilization and social crisis. Everyone knows that nitrite is not good for the body, but when you are hungry, you don't think too much about it. Especially here, no one will question whether the food in front of them is green or not. Will it cause harm to the body? After all, under the premise that the tongue and eyes judge the concept of "delicious" together, a qiē flaw and danger are masked.
Of course, Su Hao will not forget the terrible food that has plagued the earth for several entire eras. When he was on the Red Dragon Planet, that is, when Su Hao became the leader of the slave rebellion, he was also troubled by logistical problems. Naturally, canned luncheon meat was copied and became the main source of meat for slave warriors at that time.
The scene when the slaves ate luncheon meat for the first time left a deep impression on Su Hao. Their faces were filled with surprise, shock, gratitude, and adoration. Even Meng Qi, a well-informed businessman on the Red Dragon Planet, was amazed by this miraculous food, and then went into extreme ecstasy, and then listed mass-produced canned luncheon meat as an important military item.
However, as time went on, the worst side of luncheon meat began to emerge. After eating too much and seeing too much, people gradually lose interest. Even Meng Qi, who used to love it the most, said: "This thing makes me sick just by looking at it." It's unbelievable that I used to think it was the most delicious food in the world. ”
The Viscount of Sazabi and his retinue are now exactly the same as the previous Mengqi. This is similar to the relationship between **silk and the goddess. When she can't get it, she dreams of the goddess and looks for death and life. Once the goddess is abandoned by the handsome man, give the opportunity to dare to act as a pick-up man**silk, and the two people have been in contact for a long time, and **silk suddenly realized: the goddess is actually a woman, and there is a hole under the two steamed buns above. The difference is only in the size of the soft and hard steamed buns, as well as the depth and width of the hole.
"It's a rare bird with red feathers and tender flesh. They are only one year old, and they are not very tasty when they grow longer. Whenever it comes to the breeding season, it becomes easier to catch them. These poor little creatures cannot be bred in captivity, and even if they are caught, they must be slaughtered freshly and the meat taken from it frozen in ice. As long as it is in a low temperature environment, it can be stored for a long time, and it is also very convenient to eat. ”
Faced with the question of the Viscount of Sazabi about the preparation and origin of luncheon meat, Su Hao made this explanation. Of course, to those who understand what it is, this is undoubtedly a lie and a joke. However, Viscount Sazabi and his entourage had no doubts, but were very satisfied with Su Hao's repeated mention of the word "precious" in his words.
Of course, there must be all the differences between the nobles and the commoners. It's not just about the way you look and what you wear, but more importantly, what you eat and how you talk. If the aristocracy, like the commoners, lived daily with barley porridge and black bread, there would be no need for the world to have any hellish privileged class.
The viscount swallowed a large mouthful of instant noodles mixed with minced meat and tomato sauce, with indescribable satisfaction and happiness, and burped very loudly, only then did he turn around, his eyes showed a very complicated gaze, looking at Su Hao, who was sitting at the head of the strip table, smiling.
"Your hospitality was truly impeccable. As much as I hate to admit it, I have to say: it was the most delicious meal I've ever had. ”
Viscount Sazabi pointed to the few pieces of meat left on the plate and continued: "I have never seen these foods, and I can't even tell where they came from. For a nobleman, this is really embarrassing. If I'm not mistaken, you should be a nobleman too? And, out of fame? ”
The word "aristocracy" is not just a matter of words. Viscount Sazabi, for example, received various relevant training from an early age. etiquette, dress, manners, swordsmanship, etc...... Even when it comes to eating, it is necessary to be proficient in alcohol and delicate tableware, to be able to name the specific year of production, and to name the person who made it according to the artistic style of the tableware. In particular, meat, such as chicken, only needs a few bites to determine whether it is a grouse, turkey, domestic hen, or some other bird that does not fall into the category of "chicken". You must also be familiar with the cooking techniques. Of course, the aristocracy does not need to operate it by hand, but at least he must be able to tell the ingredients and methods, as well as the specific raw and cooked heat.
According to the fixed thinking of treating people by himself, Viscount Sazabi will of course think that Su Hao is also a nobleman. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain the sudden appearance of the castle and the formidable warriors under Su Hao.
"You're right. I am indeed a nobleman. ”
Su Hao put away the smile on his face, and his voice became low, as if he was reminded of some bad memories by Viscount Sazabi's words. This inexplicable affection quickly infected the others, and the Viscount's entourage who was dining stopped moving, and Sir Phocas also picked up a napkin to wipe his fingers clean, and turned his inquiring gaze to Su Hao.
After being silent for nearly half a minute, Su Hao slowly raised his head and whispered, "I am a duke, the Duke of Red Dragon." ”
As soon as the words came out, they immediately caused an exclamation in the hall.
Viscount Sazabi's face changed drastically, red and white alternated on both sides of his cheeks, and his eyes also released shock and suspicion. The other people's expressions are similar, the only difference is that there are not so many doubtful components, and their expressions and eyes are biased towards belief.
"Duke?"
Viscount Sazabi repeated the word again and again, and asked suspiciously: "You say you are a duke?" ”
Su Hao looked at him lightly: "Do you want to see my family crest?" ”
Viscount Sazabi nodded. The family coat of arms is the best proof of nobility. This kind of thing is difficult to counterfeit, and its complexity and artistry give the family coat of arms its own value. Especially in some aristocratic families with a long heritage, the family crest is always modified every once in a while. The aristocrats were keen to add to their coats of arms something unique to their time to show their own exploits for the family.
Kenson walked up to the viscount with a silver platter containing a muslin handkerchief embroidered with a fierce and majestic dragon in golden thread. The whole pattern is circular, there are no edges around it, and the fine and complex lines constitute the pattern itself, just looking at it, it makes people feel that there is a kind of inviolable sacredness.
Viscount Sazabi certainly did not recognize this dragon pattern. However, he could feel the invisible pressure emanating from the badge itself.
Initially, Viscount Sazabi thought that Su Hao was a rogue criminal, at most a powerful bandit.
However, he freed Phocas, a ritual only for the aristocracy. If it were a bandit instead, it would only cut off Phocas's head.
The meal I had just enjoyed had seen so many varieties of delicacies that the Viscount of Sazabi had never seen and imagined. He couldn't even name the food, let alone specify where it came from or how it was made. This is only the case with aristocratic banquets. They always used this method to test schools and tease each other, and over time, it became a game between nobles, as well as a tradition.
What is the concept of a duke? That means vast fiefdoms, formidable strength, unimaginable wealth.
In any case, Su Hao's simple and ordinary appearance is difficult to associate with the word "duke". Viscount Sazabi has always held himself in high esteem and rarely recognizes others as superior to himself. However, the family crest on the handkerchief is definitely real. Viscount Sazabi determined this. Whether it's the process of making zuò or the texture of the lines, it shows that this is definitely not a simple thing.
Thinking of Sir Okun, who had his head cut off a few days ago, the doubts in Viscount Sazabi's mind have shrunk a lot. I have never heard of the name of the Red Dragon Duke, but it does not prevent the real existence of the Red Dragon Duke in the world. Just like a mountain man with an annual income of 2,000 yuan, he can't imagine that the price of a noblewoman's clothes is as high as hundreds of thousands, even if he earns so much for a lifetime.
The viscount thought for a moment and said seriously: "I am very unfamiliar with your title. If you didn't guess wrong, you should have come from far away? ”
H C993 The space realm has never been set foot by humans in the main world before, and the logical thinking of the region is still stuck in the same space, not another world.
Su Hao knew this, so he nodded: "My fiefdom is far away from here, and it is very small. ”
The viscount was a little surprised, and the question couldn't help blurting out: "Why?" ”
"Because of the war, of course."
Su Hao's voice was calm, but he could hear undisguised hatred and anger in it: "The civilian riots, as well as the strife from within the family, have caused me to lose too much. I've been looking for the true power to conquer them, and I've found it. The situation is much better now than in the past. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to entertain you with this food. ”
Viscount Sazabi agrees with this. He thought for a few minutes and decided to put aside these superficial things and get straight to the heart of the topic: "As much as I sympathize with your plight, you must understand that this is my fiefdom and you have violated my exclusive interests. As a nobleman, I hope to be able to solve this qiē in a way that is acceptable to both of us. ”
The Viscount's anger was not as strong as it had been. Su Hao's hospitality made Sazabi feel respected. Regardless of whether Su Hao's duke title is true or not, his willingness to negotiate shows his attitude. With this relationship, Sazabi would rather believe that Su Hao is a duke than that he is a commoner.
The aristocracy and the commoners had nothing to talk about at all. But if the other party is also a nobleman, the situation is completely different.
Su Hao said slowly: "As far as I know, Moroshi Village is surrounded by barren mountainous land, and there is no production. It's part of your fiefdom, but it's on the edge and not taken seriously. When it comes to value, in this land, I'm afraid only the poor ghosts in the village are the most valuable. If you sell them as slaves, you can get at least a few gold coins. ”
Viscount Sazabi's expression was a little unsightly. Although Su Hao was telling the truth, the viscount was reluctant to admit it.
Su Hao looked at him and suddenly laughed: "We don't need to dwell on this issue. Open the skylight and say something! I need to set up a stronghold here, and as you can see, the castle outside is almost finished. There's no way I'm going to dismantle it, and I'm not going to leave from here. If you wish, take the road outside Molosch as a boundary and sell me this barren land. ”
Viscount Sazabi raised his eyebrows, a little stunned, and didn't believe Su Hao's words at all: "Sell it to you?" There's nothing here, what's the use of you wanting this kind of place? ”
Su Hao didn't immediately explain. He ordered the waiter to clean up the clutter on the table, Kenson brought a map and spread it on the table, and Viscount Sazabi, who couldn't hold back his curiosity, pushed away the chair and stood up, walked straight to Su Hao's side, followed the direction of his finger, and his eyes fell on an area circled with red lines on the surface of the map.
It was the fief of the Earl of Eugene, which was vast and rich in products, and the deserted mountains were sandwiched between the fiefdoms of the Viscount of Sazabi and the Earl of Eugene. This is the boundary agreed upon by the two nobles, and it is also an insurmountable obstacle.
"The reason why my family will continue to decline is largely related to this person."
Su Hao pointed to the word "Eugene" at the top of the map, and said in a cold tone: "I have to attack from behind him to achieve a surprise effect." Believe me, I've never targeted you, and I'm not interested in your fiefdom. Otherwise, I would not have made all the previous moves, but would have directly attacked Feinon City and occupied a place that belonged to you. ”
Although there is no further explanation, these words are sufficient. Viscount Sazabi only needs to know that Su Hao's target is Eugene, not himself. Although he also wanted to know more about the intrigues and contests of fighting each other from Su Hao's mouth, he understood that the other party could not make it all clear. What's more, Su Hao's words are also logical: the defenders of Feinong City are no more than five hundred people. With the strength of these outsiders before, it is indeed possible to do this easily.
With the previous sumptuous feast and the family crest, Viscount Sazabi's suspicions are dispelling little by little.
He was inclined to believe Su Hao's words, and he also began to think about what position he should be in in the war between this "Red Dragon Duke" and Count Eugene? What kind of benefits will be obtained?
"Believe me, selling this barren land will be the wisest choice of your life."
A smile bloomed on Su Hao's face again. He glanced at Kenson, who nodded knowingly, and quickly brought a heavy, bulging bag and laid it before Viscount Sazabi.
The Viscount untied the tether of his pocket and found it filled with glittering Imperial silver coins, at least in the thousands.
It was the first time that Viscount Sazabi had seen this kind of money. He picked up a silver coin from his finger and approached it to examine it closely. He was full of praise for the smooth surface of the silver coins and the exquisite craftsmanship of the coins, and also gained a new understanding of Su Hao's abundant financial resources. After all, it's really hard to get a silver coin to be exactly the same in shape and weight. This kind of thing is a work of art, and even if it is made of precious metals, it is highly valuable in terms of appearance.
"I'll always use this silver as a means of payment."
Su Hao's voice tempted the viscount: "I can also take out some other valuable goods to exchange for food and other materials." We can be friends. I guarantee that Kunming Castle will be your most solid backing for Your Excellency the Viscount. Take my words to heart: I am your most trusted friend at all times. ”
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The third stage of the Overworld, the headquarters of the main legion of the "Iron Warriors".
The General Directorate of Industry is one of the most important core institutions of the Corps. More than half of the most fortified areas fall under the purview of the Directorate-General of Industry. The heavy industry workshop is set up underground, and the above-ground part is only responsible for mechanical installation and maintenance. It covers an area of more than tens of square kilometers, which is equivalent to a medium-sized city. Between the large machines that obscure the sky, there are constantly staff members in standard military uniforms.
When the secretary walked into the office with a hot coffee, Stan Bega had just turned on his computer and sorted out the various messages sent during the previous break. If it suits, keep it. If you don't feel the need to save zài, you can delete it casually.
The main corps is very strict in the recognition of merit, much stricter than the Imperial Wehrmacht. Very few people have been able to rise to the rank of general in the main army, and Steinberga is precisely the best representative of these very few elites.
He is a technical lieutenant general and the director of equipment manufacturing for the entire "Iron Warriors" legion. In particular, some of the heavy modifications to the Power Warframe and Explosive Bomb weapons are derived from Steinberga's inspiration and experience. The room is set underground, and the above-ground part is only responsible for mechanical installation and maintenance. It covers an area of more than tens of square kilometers, which is equivalent to a medium-sized city. Between the large machines that obscure the sky, there are constantly staff members in standard military uniforms.
When the secretary walked into the office with a hot coffee, Stan Bega had just turned on his computer and sorted out the various messages sent during the previous break. If it suits, keep it. If you don't feel the need to save zài, you can delete it casually.
The main corps is very strict in the recognition of merit, much stricter than the Imperial Wehrmacht. Very few people have been able to rise to the rank of general in the main army, and Steinberga is precisely the best representative of these very few elites.
He is a technical lieutenant general and the director of equipment manufacturing for the entire "Iron Warriors" legion. In particular, some of the heavy modifications to the Power Warframe and Explosive Bomb weapons are derived from Steinberga's inspiration and experience.