With the arrival of the guests one by one, Luofu, which had been silent for many years, finally gained some popularity.

Unexpectedly, the three brothers of the Cheng family secretly brought their own beef.

Luo Taisui's heart is just right, and he has to pull a legitimate reason for slaughtering a cow this year, which saves him a lot of effort.

At this time, it was not early, several hot pot bases had been boiled, and the side dishes were almost ready.

Luo Taisui also made some ice cubes with his own hands, but there was a small episode when he was taking the wine.

He found the drunken Lao Jiu in the wine cellar.

Lao Jiu's nose was quite bright, and it didn't take much effort to find the place where Luofu hid wine.

He was a drunkard, and he smelled that it was a strong liquor, but he didn't expect it to be so strong.

Luo Taisui thought that he was just an insignificant little person, so he didn't bother to care about it, and directly handed it to the beggar Zhang for disposal.

Soon, everything was ready and the hot pot feast began.

Everyone took their seats.

The bad guys occupy a few tables on their side, and the Imperial City Division occupies a few tables, and the distinction is clear.

Luo Taisui called Pei Xingjian, who had just returned, and got together with Changsun Chong, Qin Shidao, Fang Yizhi, Du Gou, Cheng Chuhei, Yu Chi Baolin, Chai Zhewei and others, plus beggar Zhang, Shengshou, Yanshi, and Wang Xiaojie to get together at the table, which was regarded as the main table.

In this way, there are quite a few people, and ordinary tables can't sit at all.

But I can't stand Luo Taisui has technology.

The turntable round table he had made in his spare time finally came in handy, and it was just time to be full.

Everyone was amazed when they saw this kind of table that could be rotated, and they admired Luo Taisui's whimsy.

Du Wei even asserted that this table will definitely be popular in Datang.

Then everyone's curious eyes focused on the small copper tripod placed in the center of the table.

This small copper tripod has a peculiar shape, there is an opening in the belly of the tripod, hollowed out all around, and there is a faint fire in it.

"This is hot pot?" Cheng asked.

Luo Taisui was about to explain, but Du Wei said first: "This is Wen Ding." There are classics that record that there is a compartment in the belly of the tripod, which is divided into two parts, the upper layer contains things, and the lower layer is placed with charcoal fire, and the furnace and the tripod are one, which can cook food. ”

After speaking, he looked at Luo Taisui with his eyes.

Luo Taisui nodded and smiled.

This thing is the originator of hot pot - Wen Ding.

Wen Ding originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and gradually disappeared during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Next, Luo Tai Sui had the spirits "Meirenguan", fresh juice and various fruit plates delivered.

Of course, "Autumn Tiger" Yu Wei is still there, and the ice cubes made by Luo Taisui just come in handy.

His ice cube is a special vessel the size of a millstone, which looks very heavy, but has a large bronze tripod with intricately carved decorations.

With so many novelties, everyone's interest was quickly aroused.

Luo Taisui and Pei Xingjian gave others a brief introduction to the eating method of hot pot, but the most important thing is "casual", each according to their preferences, free to play.

Without further ado, let's eat!

Although the seasoning is limited and the ingredients are not as abundant as in later generations, after the first attempt, everyone is still in full swing.

After eating Haisai for a while, Cheng Chusi wiped his sweat while soaking a piece of beef: "This thing must be very enjoyable to eat in winter, but it ...... in summer."

When the beef was almost cooked, he passed it over his own dark dipping sauce again, then stuffed it into his mouth, and said vaguely: "It's too late to escape the summer heat, who has nothing to touch this thing?" ”

Luo Taisui nodded, he was to the point.

In ancient times, there was no air conditioning, and when it was hot in summer, it was simply torture to surround a charcoal fire, and if you really wanted to open a hot pot restaurant, it was likely that no one cared about it.

However, how could he not have considered such a thing?

"It's easy to hear." He unhurriedly took some ice cubes from the large bronze tripod and gave them to Cheng Zhihe, "If you put some ice cubes in the house to cool off, it can make guests flock to it." ”

Qin Shidao's gaze fell on the bronze tripod.

He obviously felt that when Luo Taisui opened the lid, a coolness quietly hit.

Bingjian?

The so-called ice is a vessel used to hold ice in summer, and food is chilled in it and then eaten, which can relieve the heat.

However, ice is not easy to collect and difficult to store.

There is no ice in summer, and there is no meaning for Bingjian nature.

Therefore, this thing is not very common in ordinary people's homes.

Qin Shidao had seen it once in the palace, so he knew something.

"You have such good things in your house!" Cheng couldn't wait to grab a small piece of ice and stick it on his forehead, revealing a very useful expression.

It's not that he can't afford ice cubes at home.

It's just that after Li Shimin ascended the throne, he thought that collecting ice was too labor-intensive, so he ordered the palace to no longer collect ice and hide ice.

The king of a country is still so diligent and thrifty, and it is natural for him to be a courtier...... Even if you want to enjoy it, you have to hide it, at least not too obviously.

Therefore, although Chengfu has an ice cellar, the ice is limited, and Lao Cheng picks and searches every time he uses it.

"Cheng Dashao, in this way, there is nothing to worry about when it is hot, but it can attract more people to visit your store...... The premise is that you have enough ice. Yu Chi Baolin said with a smile.

After he reminded him, Cheng Chuhei reacted and asked Luo Taisui: "You came up with the idea, is the ice cube enough?" ”

Luo Taisui smiled dumbly.

This guy is a chicken thief, and he makes it clear who has the idea and who will work.

"I have a way to make ice, as long as I master the method, I can make it at any time, and it doesn't require too much manpower and material resources." Luo Taisui said unhurriedly, as if he always had one or more follow-up moves.

"You can make ice?"

As soon as he said this, everyone was shocked.

Luo Taisui nodded slowly: "With this ice canon with a thing, I can conjure up ice." ”

He was talking about the method of making ice from saltpeter.

It is worth mentioning that after saltpeter is dissolved in water, it can also be reused by "cooling crystallization method" or "evaporation crystallization method", and the cost is saved.

"Why don't you tell me how?" Cheng Chuhei was thick-skinned, and took the lead in asking Luo Taisui for the method of making ice.

Others can't wait to find out as well.

"No hurry, no hurry." Luo Taisui looked very tidy, "Let's figure out how to help you open the restaurant first." ”

Cheng Chusi suddenly said impatiently: "As long as the matter of the ice cube is resolved, I will listen to you to borrow money from the public party." ”

"Cheng Dashao is not in a hurry, didn't he say that there is a better way than borrowing money from the public party? Let's listen to it first. Yu Chi Baolin said in a timely manner.

“……”

Cheng Chusi thought about it, the two things are closely related to him, and which one to listen to first is not to listen, so he nodded: "Say it quickly!" ”

Finally getting to the point.

Luo Taisui took a sip of herbal tea, and then said: "The so-called division is weak, and cooperation is strong, since we are a member of the Imperial City Division, we should become a whole."

So ......"

After a pause, he said slowly: "Instead of opening separate restaurants and going their own way, I think why not gather the strength of everyone to open this restaurant one by one?" ”