Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 463 I want to touch this article

Tang Zi knew what these people were worried about. They were simply worried that Chen Zhi would come up with something at the banquet that would make it difficult for them to do it.

"This is actually quite interesting." After finding a break, Tang Zi came to Tang Dian's side and whispered: "General Wang made such a fuss before, which made everyone worried, and they were eager to know what Governor Chen What does it mean, but when the time came for the prefect to express his attitude, they became worried and scared again. They probably didn’t want the prefect to express his attitude now, so they followed the delicious food and started to praise it. "

While speaking, this handsome man from the Tang family glanced at the surrounding low tables, looking at the people who were eating and praising each other, and shook his head slightly.

Tang Dian glanced at him, shook his head slightly, and then said: "Don't think about this for now. We are here to attend the dinner party today. At most, we can introduce Murong Jun..." He glanced at Murong Huang, who was enjoying his meal next to him. "We informed the prefect of this situation in advance. Since he agreed, he probably also intends to contact Murong's department. Other than that, we don't need to ask more about what the prefect said and how to listen."

Tang Zi nodded and sat back with a peaceful expression on his face. He picked up his chopsticks and started eating. The taste lingered in his mouth and made him feel comfortable.

"I really don't know how to cook such delicious food. It seems that there are capable people in the kitchen of the Prefect's Mansion! Even in the hinterland of the Central Plains, such delicious food is probably rare."

At this time, the cooking techniques of the New Han Dynasty were also diverse. Since the Qin Dynasty, the territory was vast and connected to all directions, so all kinds of food could be circulated within the territory. Especially the powerful and aristocratic classes could enjoy delicious food with the help of their privileges.

As ironware replaced copperware and became the mainstream of eating utensils, cooking methods gradually became diversified. Under the influence of Tanxuan style, the scholar class paid more and more attention to the processing of raw materials. Therefore, this desire for tongue became more and more popular in the new era. Han also has a lot of development.

Daijun has another special feature. Because it is close to the grassland, it has been influenced by the ethnic groups outside the Great Wall. It has the habit of grilling meat, and it has gradually spread to the hinterland of the Central Plains.

During this period, techniques such as steaming, boiling, frying, moxibustion, cannon, preserved meat, preserved meat, sauce, etc. became more and more abundant, and they were also sought after by scholars. Therefore, many scholars praised the delicious food.

The chefs of Chen Zhi's family have integrated Chen Zhi's recipes, which focus on cooking oil, which is squeezed from plants, plus special processing techniques and many seasonings to achieve the delicious taste.

Such delicious food made everyone feel delicious, and no one said anything for a long time.

When they came back to their senses and saw Chen Zhi sitting at the top, looking at everyone with a smile, they realized what they had done today, and the thoughts that had been suppressed by the delicious food resurfaced.

"Everyone..." Chen Zhi saw everyone coming back to their senses and spoke again.

coming!

Everyone in the meeting was immediately excited, thinking that Chen Zhi was going to express his opinion on the border army matter. They immediately stopped moving and sat upright, but a few people were reluctant to leave their bowls and chopsticks.

"Zhu Jun..." Unexpectedly, Chen Zhi suddenly turned his head and looked at the three people of the Zhu family.

The person from the Zhu family who came this time was Zhu Xian, the younger brother of Zhu Liu, the head of the family. Following him were two nephews, including Zhu Wan who went to the military camp that day.

When Chen Zhigong stopped him, Zhu Xian stopped, raised his hands to Chen Zigong, and said, "I wonder what the prefect ordered?"

"There is no need to be so polite," Chen Zhi waved his hand, and then waved forward slightly. The little book boy behind him, Chen Wu, walked over holding a scroll, "Your mansion sent you a calligraphy before. It is a scroll written by Taigong Zhu. Old Mrs. Zhu mentioned this article to me last time and hoped that I could copy it. I didn’t dare to delay what the elders said, so I wrote it overnight. I just took this opportunity today and asked you to send it to Mr. Zhu. "

Copied articles?
When everyone heard this, they immediately thought of the scene at the previous luncheon where the three Grand Dukes had appeared, and the incident of Grand Duke Zhu asking for a letter.

Asking for a letter from the leader is something that goes back to ancient times. Everyone knew what purpose was hidden in it, but they didn't expect that Chen Zhi would mention it today.

Maybe you want to use this incident to wake up everyone?
While everyone was thinking like this, Chen Wuze had already arrived in front of Zhu Xian and others holding the scroll, and presented it to him.

Of course, Zhu Xian wanted to give Chen Zhi some face. Even if he was concerned about business, he had to take it seriously, and then took it away, preparing to pretend to appreciate it and give some praise.

However, when the scroll fell into his hand, he felt something was wrong. After he actually took it away, he glanced at it and was stunned.

"This word... is such a good word!"

After a year of accumulation, Chen Zhi's calligraphy attainments have improved again. Therefore, as soon as this hand of calligraphy was displayed, Zhu Xian, who was the first to bear the brunt, was stunned.

Zhu Wan also stepped forward to take a look, and couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder the reputation of the prefect's calligraphy has spread throughout the north and south. It is really a top-grade calligraphy. It is no wonder that my grandfather asked for calligraphy. This calligraphy is really amazing."

The expressions and words of the two people, of course, also attracted the attention of other people. It was just because of the distance that they couldn't see the words clearly. They could only look at it from a distance, but when they saw it, they immediately realized that something was wrong.

"Why is the paper on this scroll still reflecting light? It seems like it has a faint halo on it!"

It turned out that from their point of view, with the help of moonlight and lamplight, although they couldn't see what was written, they could find that the paper on which the words were written was glowing!

This kind of thing surprised them, as they had never experienced it in the past.

"Is this paper a little... too white?" Suddenly, Tang Zi looked at the reflection on the paper, and his heart moved, and he thought of what he originally cared about.

"Could it be the kind of new paper that was rumored to be presided over by Governor Chen? But the light is dim, the moonlight is bright, and the distance, is it my imagination?"

As he was thinking about this, he looked calmly to the other side. His eyes fell on several people from the Wang family. He happened to see the look of shock and surprise on Wang Zuo's face, and the other party's eyes were also fixed on it. That scroll.

"Oh? Looks like this, it seems interesting."

Withdrawing his gaze, Tang Zi touched his chin, looked at the piece of paper, and fell into deep thought.

At the same time, everyone else was also paying attention to the paper, their expressions changing.

Logically speaking, even if they discovered the difference in the paper and were surprised, they shouldn't have shown it so obviously. However, during this period of time, Chen Zhi's various movements have long been the focus of everyone's attention. The paper mill has attracted attention from all parties, and many people are speculating why the new prefect is so concerned about papermaking.

Now when he discovered that the paper in Zhu Xian's hand could actually reflect light under the light, his thoughts suddenly changed.

In fact, the reflection of this paper is actually a product of a specific time.

The paper produced by Chen Zhi is white and transparent, and the thickness of the entire paper is not large. It also uses several new processes and technologies and mixes a variety of raw materials, but it is still far inferior to the paper of later generations. Yes, it's just taking advantage of the times.

The reason why it is reflective now is due to the effect of sizing and slurry. The bigger reason is that the moonlight shines in the night, which makes the whiteness of the paper increase a few points, so that it can reflect the light.

If it were indoors, with bright lights and no moonlight, this reflection would not be so obvious.

However, after noticing everyone's expressions and attitudes, Chen Zhi knew very well that one of his purposes for entertaining everyone this time had been achieved. However, he did not tell the truth, but sat on it and smiled at the situation in front of him.

On the contrary, Zhu Xian, who was reading the article, was just amazed by the beauty of the calligraphy on it. He looked at it for a few times in a daze, and then he reluctantly looked away. But suddenly he noticed the strange behavior of the people in the courtyard, and couldn't help but sigh. Stunned.

What happened to this group of people?Did you also see the calligraphy on it?No, unless the people from the Tang family across the street have clairvoyance, how can they see the exquisite calligraphy through the back of the paper?

He was thinking about this, but he found that his nephew Zhu Wan was also stunned, and he couldn't help asking: "Wan'er, what do you think of this article?"

Zhu Wan swallowed, but did not answer. Instead, he pointed at the scroll and said, "Uncle, please bring this article to me and touch it."

touch?

Zhu Xian’s smile faltered.

This kind of calligraphy has always been about taste and appreciation. How can you say this and say it in front of so many people? It makes people laugh secretly. How come this Zhu Wan, who is usually very stable, does this now? Such a move.

Thinking in his heart, he shook his head secretly and planned to go back and talk properly, but in front of everyone, he couldn't say anything right away, so he handed over the article and pretended that nothing happened.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Wan accepted the article. Although he was also interested in the beauty of calligraphy, he only immersed himself in it for a moment, then moved his hands up and down, using his fingers to touch and feel the writing scroll inch by inch.

Zhu Xian suddenly frowned, and finally couldn't help but said: "What are you doing? It's too rude and inappropriate, isn't it? The prefect wrote an article with good intentions, how can you do this? If it is defaced, how can you represent it to the eunuch?" "

Zhu Wan just woke up from a dream, quickly admitted his mistake, and then said: "Uncle, forgive me, it is the paper on which my nephew is writing that makes my nephew care too much."

Writing paper?

As the saying goes, it was dark under the lamp. Zhu Xian was attracted by the calligraphy and immersed in it. He was still thinking about it, so much so that he ignored other things. Only after Zhu Wan reminded him did he realize it. When he looked at the paper again, his expression had already changed. There has been a change.

Just when he was about to speak, a voice sounded first——

"My dear nephew, can you also... touch this article for me?"

Another touch, but Zhu Xian was no longer surprised, because he was recalling the feeling just now, and he understood it in his heart. He was thinking about taking it back and touching it twice to verify the feeling, but he heard this voice and looked around. , but it was Wang Dian of the Wang family.

Wang Dian's business is the paper mill!
At this time, his face looked uncertain, and his eyes were filled with curiosity, surprise and worry.

(End of this chapter)