Ming Zuo

Chapter 838 New Years and Newcomers

Duan Gongshu didn't know that a sentence he casually chatted with created a super rich man in the future.

After hearing his words, the shopkeeper began to think about it.After pondering for a few days, he simply closed the restaurant and ran back to Dengzhou.

Then the shopkeeper began to collect secret recipes everywhere, and then sold them to restaurants all over the place.

Because the food is really good, and the price he gives is fair, almost all the restaurants start to buy the secret recipe from him.

The stable market began to allow the shopkeeper to accumulate wealth. As a result, it took only five years to become a well-known local rich man in Dengzhou.

The shopkeeper has become bigger and stronger, constantly researching and developing production methods, building factories, and selling the secret recipe to more places.

This secret recipe is not worth talking about in future generations.But nowadays, it means massive wealth.

It is to dry the caught sea sausage, grind it into powder, and put it into the cooking, which can greatly enhance the freshness.

Only the vicinity of Dengzhou in China's coastal areas is rich in sea sausage, and the shopkeeper accidentally discovered the mystery of it.

Sea intestine powder is rich in sodium glutamate, which has the same effect as MSG in later generations.

Until the Qing Dynasty, the use of sea intestine powder in dishes to enhance freshness was a secret of Shandong cuisine masters.

It can be said that before the appearance of industrially produced monosodium glutamate, sea intestine powder was the best fresh seasoning.

After eating the first meal after landing, it greatly satisfied the appetite of Lian Shanhai and the others.

Let them look forward to the next journey even more.

Three days later, the group finally arrived in Shandong after a long journey.

However, their ship was stopped before it sailed into the port of Dengzhou.

"Chief of Staff, the commander-in-chief has ordered you to take the guests to Jinan directly, and the commander-in-chief will personally receive them."

When the fleet was still in Jeju Island, Bai Dasheng sent the Clippers back to Shandong to report.After all, this matter is very big, and we need to make some preparations in advance.

Zuo Menggeng was very happy when he got the letter, so he asked these guests from far away to come directly to Jinan instead of disembarking in Dengzhou.

"Everyone, the commander-in-chief is very happy to hear that you are here. He is already waiting in Jinan. Let's work harder and go directly to him?"

Lian Shanhai and the others were very excited when they heard that Zuo Menggeng was going to meet him in person.

They had heard a lot about Zuo Menggeng's legend when they were still in Nu'er Gan Dusi.

Almost every member of the Northward Legion will dream of worshiping him as a god. In their mouths, Zuo Menggeng is greater than the gods.

Over time, these primitive people also developed respect for Zuo Menggeng.

When they came here, they saw all kinds of prosperity, which made them even more faintly worship Zuo Menggeng.

"It is a lifetime honor to be received by the commander-in-chief. We also invite the chief of staff to lead the way. We will present the most precious gift to the commander-in-chief."

So the group changed to a small boat in Dengzhou, sailed upstream into the Daqing River, and finally arrived in Shandong after another two days of walking.

This winter is relatively warm, the Daqing River is not frozen, and boats can still sail, otherwise they will work even harder.

Lian Shanhai and the others had already seen Seogwipo and Dengzhou, and thought that they were the best in the world.

But when Jinan City appeared in front of them, their cognition was once again violently impacted.

I saw countless houses row upon row on the vast plain, with no end in sight.The wide roads are like big rivers, shuttling between cities.

People walking on the road rubbed their shoulders, rushing forward and backward, like waves reverberating.

There are many shops on both sides of the road, and the flags and flags fluttering in the wind are dazzling.

Seogwipo and Dengju are just lively, but this place truly reflects the prosperity and magnificence.

Four or five-story buildings rose from the ground, and the tens of meters high pagoda shone golden in the sunlight.

The four-wheeled carriages galloped on the road one after another, swiftly but not chaotically, and there was no order.

Lian Shanhai and the others thought that they were from a foreign country, and they would definitely look different when they came here.But if you look around, you can see weird people with blond hair, blue eyes, and devil-like skin everywhere.

Compared with it, they seem ordinary.

Zuo Menggeng attached great importance to these primitive people from the north, and specially sent a carriage to welcome them.

Sitting in the stable and comfortable carriage, watching the surrounding scenery, the road under the feet is not bumpy at all, making Lian Shanhai and others mesmerized, as if in a dream.

Suddenly there was a loud bang outside, and the pungent smell of sulfur quickly filled the air.

As a soldier, Lian Shanhai jumped up and grabbed the knife beside him.

"Don't be nervous, this is setting off firecrackers."

Duan Gongshu quickly comforted him.

"Firecrackers? What kind of firecrackers are those?"

Even the mountains and seas are unknown.

Speaking of this, Duan Gongshu looked nostalgic.

"The Chinese New Year is coming soon, which is the most important day of the year. Whenever a festival comes, people will set off firecrackers to celebrate the new year, drive away evil spirits, and welcome good luck for the coming year."

He opened the car window to let everyone see more clearly.

Sure enough, on both sides of the street, many people were putting palm-sized long cylinders on the ground and lighting them with incense.

The thing made a loud "bang", which made adults and children laugh.

Lian Shanhai recognized him at a glance.

"I didn't expect gunpowder to be used like this."

"Gunpowder was originally used in this way, but it was later discovered that it could be used for fighting."

Lian Shanhai looked at the situation on the street curiously, and he was deeply infected by the happy and peaceful smiles of the people.

The carriage walked all the way, I don't know how long it took.

Gradually, the surrounding environment became less lively, and the pedestrians on the road became rarer.As far as the eye could see, it seemed that the faces of people in military uniforms were very serious.

"Okay, the Commander's Mansion is here."

Bai Dasheng greeted everyone to get off.

After getting out of the car, everyone felt that the place under their feet was completely different from what they had just seen.

The buildings here are more magnificent and solemn, which makes people awe-inspiring.

The soldiers patrolling back and forth in the open and in the dark added a bit of chill, making everyone be careful.

Just when he didn't know what to face next, the golden door in front of him suddenly parted from left to right.

A large group of people rushed out, surrounded by a very tall young man.

The man had a casual smile on his face, but he was as imposing as a tiger, very oppressive.

What ferocious beast has Lian Shanhai never seen?

But as soon as he made eye contact with this person, he felt stabbed, and quickly lowered his head in fright.

Bai Dasheng's words rang in their ears.

"Everyone, the commander-in-chief has come out to greet you in person."

Lian Shanhai's heart was beating wildly.

Is this the commander in chief?

It was as convincing as expected.

(End of this chapter)