Go back to the prosperous days and become a layman

Chapter 574 573 Can't Wait
Nowadays, chefs are also called "cooks" and are one of the "eight major members". Their social status is highly recognized, but in the past, most chefs were called "cooks", which were one of the lowest class of professions.

Even though it is a lowly job, it is still very difficult for ordinary people to become a cook. They have to start as an apprentice in a customer's house, endure being beaten and scolded, get up the earliest and go to bed the latest, just like oxen and horses driving screws.

The reason for this is that culinary knowledge is passed down and will not be easily revealed to outsiders.

At that time, the truly valuable recipes were not passed on to others.

The cuisines are not so clearly divided. Most of them are named after surnames in Beijing, such as X’s cuisine, X’s private cuisine, etc. They are specially designed to serve certain dignitaries and are not open to the public at all.

1956 was a special year. In this year, public and private enterprises were merged, and recipes from all over the country sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

The old Cantonese cuisine includes "Cooking Methods of Guangzhou Famous Dishes", the old city has "Family Recipes" and "Famous Chinese Recipes", and the Northeast has "Cooking Knowledge and Recipes" and "Recipes for 200 Dishes".

Northeastern cuisine is still very famous nowadays. Western food alone is divided into Russian and French styles. There is also "Jewish meat" that the Jews like. There are countless other dishes using wild delicacies as raw materials.

In the following years, various places published their own cookbooks, and many of the dishes were published after 1989, which were complete guides to prison, because the Wildlife Protection Act officially came into effect on March 1989, 3.

When Tang Zhitong went to Andong, Tang Gang once mentioned that he had eaten fried sparrows during the "Four Pests Eradication Campaign" in 58. They were so crispy and delicious that no one could eat them without making a sound.

For this dish, it takes five years to make it after 89.

There is also chicken stewed with mushrooms. Many people think it is free-range chicken stewed with hazel mushrooms. In fact, in Northeast China, chicken refers to flying dragon!
The scientific name of Feilong is Hazel Grouse, which is a national second-class protected species.

Just looking at the flying dragons that Tang Wenbang gave to Tang Zhitong, it would be a good idea to let him go to jail for the rest of his life if he was released in 89. One flying dragon lasts three years, and that bag of flying dragons is enough for Tang Zhitong to spend the rest of his life in jail.

Tang Zhitong also saw how a chef made bear paws in a documentary. This thing... Well, there is a reason why Northeastern cuisine has declined.

After returning to the Finance Department, Tang Zhitong first dealt with his work, and then found some stationery to write a letter to Ma Kejian.

There was only one topic, which was to ask Ma Kejian whether he knew how to cook some home-cooked dishes of Anhui cuisine and Huaiyang cuisine, and at the same time gave a restriction, that the raw materials had to be those that could be bought in the old city.

After finishing writing, Tang Zhitong took the letter directly to the escort department, paid for the envelope and stamps there, sealed and stamped the letter on the spot, and then threw it to the sorting department.

This can be considered a convenience brought by work. It is more convenient than running outside to find a mailbox. If all goes well, Mark Jian will receive it tomorrow morning.

When they returned to the Finance Department, Ma Wei said, "Chief Tang, someone called you just now."

"Oh? Director Fang?" Tang Zhitong was stunned. It had been a while since the phone was installed, but he had not easily looked for his own phone.

"No, he said he was from the Chinese medicine factory, his last name was Zhang, and asked if you were there. I said I was at work today, and he said he would come over right away and told you not to go out again." Ma Wei relayed the story truthfully.

"Okay, thank you, that's my friend." Tang Zhitong was speechless. He had just delivered the letter this morning, so Zhang Ruojian must have just received it? I didn't expect him to be so active. This shows how tempting foreign exchange is!

Tang Zhitong looked at his watch and estimated the time required to get from the Chinese medicine factory to the escort office. He would have to go to the gate to pick up Zhang Ruojian soon, otherwise he would not be able to come in.

"Hey, Ma Wei, the Municipal Bureau will hold a commendation meeting tomorrow. When you get off work today, take your pen and notebook with you and go directly from home tomorrow. You don't have to come to the office again." Tang Zhitong reminded her, remembering tomorrow's arrangements.

"Okay, thank you, Chief. I just don't want to get up early." Ma Wei responded with a smile. It was one thing for the leader to tell her about this and for her to bring it up. Ma Wei was very happy to meet such a reasonable leader who could consider things for her.

"What a coincidence! I am often kidnapped by the quilt. Every time I get up, I have to fight a desperate battle with the quilt." Tang Zhitong joked.

It's okay in the room with heating, but it's really painful without heating. I have to cover myself with two quilts when I sleep at night, one to cover myself and the other to cover myself. I have to put my cotton clothes between the two quilts to keep them warm, otherwise I dare not wear them early the next morning. I shiver as soon as I put them on, as if I have kidney deficiency.

Ma Wei was so amused that she burst into laughter. It was the first time she had heard such a statement. It was very fresh.

The two chatted for a while, some about small talk and some about work, because they had to do payroll again soon.

With Ma Wei looking after the Finance Department, Tang Zhitong felt a lot more relaxed. Ma Wei handled most things properly. When Tang Zhitong came, he just had to check and sign.

This kind of life is simply a dream come true. It would be perfect if I didn't have to worry about earning foreign exchange.

When Tang Zhitong went to the gate to pick up Zhang Ruojian on time, Ma Wei got up and went to the logistics department.

Men are often careless. When friends come over, how can we entertain them if there isn't even a water cup in the office?
After explaining the purpose of the visit, the logistics staff quickly brought Ma Wei six water cups. This time Qin Luming did not show any enthusiasm and did not even raise his head. Ma Wei was very satisfied.

Tang Zhitong hadn't finished smoking a cigarette when he saw Zhang Ruojian crouching over, riding a bicycle towards him. But he was not alone, there was someone following behind him.

"Brother Zhang, don't be in such a hurry. It's so cold, why would you run all the way here?" Tang Zhitong didn't know the man behind him. He threw away his cigarette butt and greeted Zhang Ruojian first.

"It's okay. I can still handle it. Come, let me introduce you. This is our Director Xing." Zhang Ruojian parked his bicycle and introduced Tang Zhitong first.

"You are Comrade Tang, right? I'm Xing Ming. I often hear Ruojian mention you. Thank you for your support for our work. Such a large and complete tiger bone is very rare." Xing Ming is a talkative man. He started by complimenting Tang Zhitong.

"Hello, Director Xing. If I had known you took this matter so seriously, I would have come directly to your house. Look how hard I have worked. I'm sorry for the trouble you have put in." Tang Zhitong said these polite words. He didn't really want to go, but was trying to give face to Zhang Ruojian.

As expected, after hearing what Tang Zhitong said, Zhang Ruojian's face was full of smiles.

"Hey~ It's time for us to pay you a visit. Thank you for taking this opportunity to think of us!" Xing Ming handled Tang Zhitong's politeness with ease and spoke very sincerely, which made people feel comforted.

"Come, come, let's go inside and talk. It's very cold outside." Tang Zhitong stretched out his arm and made a "please" gesture, asking the two to go inside.

When passing by the gatekeeper, I nodded to the person on duty and didn't even have to register.

Tang Zhitong was walking, while Xing Ming and Zhang Ruojian were pushing their bicycles side by side. Xing Ming casually boasted about how the escort office was large and had vegetable fields that were very enviable, but he never mentioned that the place was remote and inconvenient to commute to and from get off work.

The Finance Department cannot be without people, and the door must be locked when no one is there. Ma Wei felt that it would be impolite to wait for Tang Zhitong to bring his friends and see the door locked, so she waited here, hoping to leave after everyone entered the room.

But when she saw two strangers coming in, Ma Wei was stunned, because there were only two chairs in the Finance Department, including her own.

"Chief Tang, I'll go borrow a chair." Ma Wei reacted quickly. As soon as the three of them entered the room, she stepped out the door and did not forget to say hello before closing the door.

"Sorry for the inconvenience. My place is rather simple. Just put the hat and scarf on the table." Tang Zhitong hadn't sat down yet. The clothes rack was full of his and Ma Wei's warm clothing, so he cleared a space on the table, took out cigarettes and passed them around, lighting them. "Not bad, spacious, and the stove is hot." Xing Ming was not picky at all, and only praised the good points, which made people feel comfortable.

Ma Wei left quickly and came back quickly. This time she brought back two chairs. After putting them down, she poured two cups of water with the cup she had just washed before leaving.

"Thank you." Xing Ming did not forget to thank Ma Wei when he took the cup of water.

Ma Wei smiled and said nothing, but said to Tang Zhitong: "Chief, I'll go to the sorting department first."

"Okay, thank you for your help." Ma Wei was able to pour water for the guest just because of her face. The guest was of high status, so she should thank him.

Hearing Tang Zhitong thanking the little girl, Xing Ming glanced at Ma Wei.

Tang Zhitong placed the ashtray between the three of them, pointed at the chairs and said, "Director Xing, Brother Zhang, let's sit down and talk."

"Okay, okay." Xing Ming put down the water cup and responded happily.

"Your letter said there was a way to earn foreign exchange?" Zhang Ruojian asked first.

"They do have such an intention and are currently in the investigation and screening stage. Later, they will select some prescriptions with good efficacy, make them into pills, ointments, medicated wines, etc., and put them out for sale. If the response outside is good, they will definitely add more." Tang Zhitong roughly talked about the plan of the Women's Federation.

"Um, is it controlled by your system?" Xing Ming couldn't help but interrupted and asked.

As soon as Zhang Ruojian received the letter, he reported it to Xing Ming.

Zhang Ruojian believed that Tang Zhitong would not do this without a purpose, but Xing Ming did not take it seriously. Even if a young man had killed two tigers, how could he possibly participate in such a foreign exchange earning thing? When did earning foreign exchange become so easy? No matter how he thought about it, it seemed like a fantasy.

But if there is even a 30% chance of this happening, it's worth making the trip.

"No. You know the Barefoot Doctor's Handbook, right?" After seeing the two nod, Tang Zhitong continued in a high-sounding manner: "This matter is led and directed by the editorial committee of the Barefoot Doctor's Handbook. Due to the public's recognition of this book, the editorial committee intends to translate this book into foreign languages ​​and promote it to the world. It will involve some patent medicines, and everyone thinks that we can try to promote it so that people around the world can understand and recognize Chinese medicine culture."

"Then should this be under the jurisdiction of the health department?" Xing Ming understood, but he still felt it was unreliable. Can an editorial committee do this?

"This matter is quite complicated. Anyway, the health department has tacitly approved it and they won't have any objections." Tang Zhitong guaranteed.

The health department originally did not intend to release this matter, but later they negotiated with the Women's Federation, and the condition was that the translated version of the "Handbook" should highlight the health department...

It was not a glorious thing to talk about, so Tang Zhitong turned a blind eye to it.

"Well, Comrade Tang, I still don't quite understand, what is your position in this matter?" Xing Ming still didn't quite believe it.

"Haha, I am a member of the editorial board of the Manual. It was me who proposed to promote Chinese medicine to the world at the meeting. The leaders of the health department were also there at the time. This was a decision made by all of us after discussion. It is impossible for me to make up such a thing. You can rest assured." Tang Zhitong pointed out the role he played in this matter.

"Oh! He is really young and promising. It's not that I don't believe Comrade Tang, but I am just inexperienced. This kind of thing is too unbelievable." After hearing what Tang Zhitong said, Xing Ming believed it about 80% and kept looking for the reason in himself.

"It's okay. It was just a coincidence. The editorial board had this kind of demand, and any pharmaceutical company would do it, so I thought of Brother Zhang.

For specific matters, you can go to the Women's Federation in Shijia Hutong to find Comrade Miao Xiaoqin and contact them first."

Tang Zhitong found a piece of letter paper, wrote Miao Xiaoqin's name and phone number on it, tore it off and handed it to Zhang Ruojian.

Even though Xing Ming was right next to him and was the person in charge of the Chinese medicine factory, Tang Zhitong did it on purpose to make his attitude clear. The pharmaceutical factory had to be aware of this matter.

Zhang Ruojian took it, glanced at it, and then handed it to Xing Ming. This was his same attitude, as he knew who the big and small bosses in the unit were.

"Thank you, I always get good things." Zhang Ruojian was grateful. The little brother was very helpful. He always came to him with nothing, and now he gave him such a big gift.

"Well, we are brothers, but the quality of this medicine must be up to standard." Tang Zhitong instructed. This was just a polite remark. Nowadays, anything exported is checked by people, who would like to give the best to others and have to eat coarse food themselves.

"Comrade Tang, rest assured, we will do our best to strictly control the quality." As the first person in charge, Xing Ming stood up to express his opinion.

After the whole story was explained, they chatted for a while and drank a glass of water. Xing Ming winked at Zhang Ruojian, said he was going to relieve himself, and left.

"Anzi, thank you! This is just a little gift from the factory, please don't mind it." After Xing Ming left, Zhang Ruojian took out two small boxes from his pocket and placed them in front of Tang Zhitong.

"Brother Zhang, please be polite. We don't need this. Take it back." Tang Zhitong took a glance and saw that it was Angong Niuhuang Pills, a good thing, but it was obviously Xing Ming's idea, so Tang Zhitong didn't intend to accept it.

Tang Zhitong used the plug-in to scan, and after confirming that Xing Ming was not eavesdropping, he said, "I have something else to tell you.

The editorial board has many prescriptions and has been collecting them. I have noticed that wealthy families have many prescriptions for warming and nourishing the kidneys.

As the saying goes, when you are well fed and warm, you will think about that. There are some things I cannot say in the editorial board, and other experts may not be able to say them either.

I suggest that Brother Zhang take some kidney-strengthening and virility-enhancing tonic medicine when he goes to Shijia Hutong.

It would be best if we could dig out some evidence from the Tartars' diary or something, saying that the reason Kang Mazi was so fertile and lived to such a long age was because he ate this stuff, so that he could sell it like crazy outside."

"I'll go back and look through the pile of old papers. I'm afraid it won't be my turn to discuss this matter in Shijia Hutong." Zhang Ruojian really wanted to seize this opportunity, but he knew the affairs of his own unit well, and they were very complicated.

"I understand. Watch me later." Tang Zhitong took out a cigarette, and he and Zhang Ruojian waited for Xing Ming to come in again.

"Director Xing, I am just trying to build a bridge and make connections. Other experts may also recommend other pharmaceutical companies. It may not succeed in the end. If it does, Zhang Ruojian will have the credit on the pharmaceutical company's side. I want your attitude." Xing Ming froze outside for a while, and after entering the Finance Department, Tang Zhitong made his request straight to the point.

"Okay! That's no problem. I can make my position clear now. Ruojian will be a member of our working group from now on. I will be the team leader and he will be the deputy team leader!" Xing Ming understood the implication of Tang Zhitong's words. If he didn't agree to this condition, the job might go to someone else.

After hearing this, Zhang Ruojian was so excited that his lips trembled. He looked at Tang Zhitong with gratitude. The work hadn't been done yet, but the credit had already been given...

Tang Zhitong smiled. Even if Xing Ming did not agree, he still had to contact him. After all, the contact information had been given. It was just a small request due to the urgency of the pharmaceutical factory. It would clear the obstacles for Zhang Ruojian and also to earn foreign exchange for the country better and faster.

(End of this chapter)