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Chapter 140 How to Eat? !

Hot pot is simple and easy to learn, and it is "catchy", and it is the season to eat in the cold winter months.

Cecil has chili, butter, and peppercorns on hand, and basically works together—they don’t exist, but what about onions?What about ginger?What about garlic?What about sesame?What about vinegar?What about soy sauce?

Fortunately, the Magic Food Alliance came, and they came, and they came with seasoning.

On the second day after Little Beers and his friends arrived, Cecil once again received Jurod, the top leader of the Magic Food Alliance who came from afar, with great enthusiasm. I remembered it several times without success, so I had to give up.

Originally, Cecil wanted to make new dishes even without the hint from the God of Tea, so he asked the Magic Food Alliance a lot about seasonings, and later found a pattern, which he verified when we met again this time.

"This one can irritate the nose and mouth, and produce a spicy feeling on the skin. Although it is not as obvious as chili peppers, it can still be felt when cut too much." "Julord" took out a full head of garlic, which was better than Cecil had ever seen on earth. It's even fatter, about the size of an adult man's fist. "This is a breed we specially cultivated. It can also be made into tracking powder. When it is applied to anything, it will emit a smell that humans can smell. If it enters the mouth, it can also change into a strange stench."

Cecil said with satisfaction: "It sounds very powerful!"

"Yes!" "Julord" said in high spirits, and took out a shriveled and sprouted ginger, "And this, please see, it has a slightly pungent taste and is a little bit spicy, but it's okay to eat it, so it won't hurt. The special reaction is that it is very hard, and the method of use has not yet been developed.”

Cecil said happily: "I will find a way."

"Julode" took out another grass-like thing: "This one seems very common. We found it from the dyeing category. However, this is not a very efficient dyeing agent. Do you have other uses?"

"Hehe, green onions can be used everywhere." Cecil said with a smile, "Have you found the leaves of the laurel tree?"

"This is a very common thing, and we haven't found any use for it. We also made the cinnamon bark you mentioned." "Julord" took out a handful of dried bay leaves and cinnamon bark, "and the star anise you mentioned , I’m really sorry, but I couldn’t find it, so I probably have to go further.”

"It's okay, it's okay." Cecil looked at the table of seasonings like a baby, "By the way, there are onions, did you find them?"

"I found it!" "Julaud" looked appreciative, "How did you find this thing? When you eat it, it is not only irritating, but also makes you cry, and you can't see anything clearly! Its juice spurts out It can be used as a hidden weapon, and if you don’t destroy its outer skin, it won’t react, it’s really a must for home and travel!”

"Where's the sesame?" Cecil asked greedily.

"This is not easy to find!" "Juluode" proudly said, "We found it after looking through the records for many years. Fortunately, when we looked for it, there was already a piece of growth there, but what is the use of this? We tasted it and found it. Didn't find anything special."

"Well, fry it and you will find out."

Cecil has to feel that organizations are powerful, especially in this world, any organization with a slightly longer history has the habit of collecting, which seems to be a habit developed in the continuation of the God of Civilization, if the preservation is not emphasized, it is very likely It means being wiped out.

The Magic Food Alliance not only studies food-related magic, but also conducts a lot of research on animals and plants, including various edible and suspected edible things. Thanks to magic, they really dare to put anything in their mouths, so they also There are quite a few edible records left.There are also many familiar plants and fruits that Cecil can't name, each of which has a detailed record of its fragrance, taste and effect, and all of them happened to be wedding dresses for Cecil.

"You really bought too much, are you planning to train an assassination team?" "Julord" asked curiously.

"No," said Cecil, "it's for eating."

"Julode" had a dull expression on his face: "Eat?"

"Yes." Cecil didn't want to say more, but suddenly remembered something, "Speaking of it, do you know a thing called Sichuan pepper? It's a small round one that will tingle in your mouth if you eat it."

"Ah, I know, Ma Man." "Julord" said, "We also discovered it."

"Did you classify this kind of thing...that is, this kind of strange-tasting thing as poisonous?" Cecil threw out a guess.

"That's right." "Juluode" said of course, "These things are harmful to the human body and are not suitable for eating. Of course they are poisonous."

Cecil: "..."

Well, the strange taxonomy of food finally has a source.

The ingredients for the hot pot base were enough, and Cecil would then arrange for people to make the pot. The flame goblins didn't understand Jiugongge and Bagua pots, so they thought it was completely unnecessary. After being insulted, they still beat them honestly.

The iron pan made of ordinary pig iron is not only thin, but also conducts heat quickly, and loses a lot of heat. Once it is on the stove, it cannot be held by hand. Hand insulation on the upper ear for easy movement.

"Heavy! Thick!" Cecil was never angry with the flame goblin, "Anyway, don't cut corners!"

Turning around after scolding, Cecil saw Russell standing not far away, and when they met each other, he grinned a sinister smile, which made him tremble in fright.

"...don't be particularly thick, it should be average thickness anyway." Cecil changed his words with a guilty conscience.

"Do you want to be thick or not!" The flame goblin never knew what to fear and respect, and shouted impatiently, "I'm very embarrassed if you are so unclear!"

"Do you know moderately? Moderately!" Cecil cursed, and quickly slipped away while Russell didn't speak.

Seeing that Russell's eyes were getting colder day by day, and the eyes that stared over each day seemed to be looking at the enemy, Cecil had to think of ways to make money.

The research and development center has not been built, and the problem of industrial furnaces is involved, or the relevant professional magicians are invited to do it. The time is short, the efficiency is high, and the package is sold. The only disadvantage is that it is expensive, and it is terrible for Cecil now. Shortcomings, he had no choice but to draw a plot of land first, and then talk about the rest in the spring.

After demarcating the land of the first ring, Cecil began to demarcate the commercial area of ​​the second ring. At the same time, rumors were released that Yuecheng would soon start to levy taxes. There were different tax rates for agriculture, commerce, industry and residence. Get Business Tax Benefits!

According to the environment of Luoye Bay, Yuecheng can be regarded as a large-scale commercial and industrial center. There are about one or two thousand businessmen coming and going every day. Lin people, Lomasu people—the survivors who were outside at the time and did not catch up with the extermination of the country, and then followed Princess Helen to come here and follow the truth, such as Danny, which also imperceptibly improved Yuecheng The skills of the residents can be called an "immigrant" city. The consequence of this is that the original elite class has not been formed, and the atmosphere of equality is relatively strong.

In fact, such a city has long been able to form normal commercial activities, but the traces of government-run operations of the Gay Knights were too heavy, and many people did not do small businesses. For example, the existence of cafeterias affected most of the food business. After the canteen closed, the supper business was booming.

Cecil announced that the cafeteria will be closed soon, and at the same time released the wind of the commercial land. How could keen businessmen fail to understand, and he promised that the commercial tax rate will not exceed [-]%, and as long as the business is maintained within a safe and peaceful area There are no restrictions on the types of land, and the land is no different from "free" in the eyes of businessmen, and it is immediately snapped up.

Some people who have taken residential land to do business are dissatisfied with this. However, the upward economic situation and the stable living situation still make these people shut up. After some calculations, they decided to rent another piece of commercial land. A few people can make do with it. It is feasible, after all, the land does not represent the house.

The land can only be used by lease. There are two years of rent-free and tax-free land for residents, and tax exemption for commercial land from the next year. There will be no rent-free, and the detailed rules for industrial and agricultural land will be announced in the future. In fact, Cecil is busy. But come here, ready to push this job to others.

In a short period of time, he finally got more rental income from commercial land, and Russell's expression improved a lot.

At night, Cecil hugged Langdon and was very wronged: "You judge, after all, I am the king and he is the king! It's the opposite!"

"Yes, my lord, you are right." Langdon smiled.

"Then turn into a cat and give me a hug, the cat's paws are so cute." Cecil immediately took the opportunity to make a request.

"Cat's paws bigger than your head are cute too?"

"Yes."

"I really can't understand the thoughts of you people."

"In short, cats are cute, so you don't change?"

"Russell is here."

"what?!"

When Cecil turned around in shock, Langdon had disappeared without a sound.

The news that the Yuecheng canteen is about to close has spread. Not only businessmen, but also some quick-witted residents have begun to actively collect money to rent commercial land and prepare to do food business. For a while, the Flame Goblin received countless orders for pots and pans. not come.

Under such circumstances, the birth of the first private foundry was a matter of course.This is a native of Lomasu. He escaped the catastrophe. He used to work in a soap shop. When he heard his companions who were planning to start a food business complain that they could not buy kitchen utensils even if they had money, he was immediately moved and asked Helen secretly if he could Open a private foundry.

When Cecil heard Helen's question, he was very happy: "Of course it is possible, but leasing the industrial land requires money!"

"No problem, he has savings." Helen said, "However, Your Majesty, it's time for you to consider forming a cabinet."

"Huh?" Cecil didn't understand the direction of the topic.

"Look, if this is not my compatriot, where should he go to ask if he can open a foundry?" Helen said calmly, "Actually, I am surprised that such a trivial matter has to be asked of you to get an answer."

Cecil said with some embarrassment: "Actually, ask Russell and they are the same."

"I can't catch them." Helen said bluntly.

Cecil: "..."

"Besides, including those adults, there are only five people in total." Helen said, "This is a big country with nearly [-] people!"

A country of [-] people, uh...

"Didn't Langdon appoint some people?" Cecil asked.

"Who knows what position they are responsible for? Where can I find them?" Helen asked back.

Cecil and Helen stared at each other for a moment, and asked, "Would you like to..."

Helen: "No."

Cecil: "..."

Helen: "If there is nothing else, please allow me to leave."

Cecil wanted to think about this issue, but Moyer came in to ask about the Hot Pot Festival and he had to put it aside for the time being.Russell is no longer so picky, so he can naturally start a hot pot festival in a big way.

The flame goblins still have some craftsmanship. First, they made the pot. Cecil printed the engraved posters, and publicized them in the city. There is no way to do this outside. Finally, their own site can advertise as much as they want. , quite refreshing.

The bottom of the pot is big bone soup and spicy butter soup. The day before the opening of the hot pot festival, Cecil asked Langdon to use magic to create a huge pot. It was too late to actually build it. At this time, he could only continue to "combine" with magic. "one time.

Butter, chili, ginger, garlic, onion, bay leaves, cinnamon, and various unnamed spices are all thrown into a large pot and boiled. The mixed aroma of oil, pepper, and spices drifts out along the cold wind, causing Many people speculated, and some people even came to the place where the hot pot bottom material was made to smell more.

The soy sauce was made in a timely manner, and it was originally too late, but Cecil had the cheek to ask "Julaud" to show the magic of promoting the microbial fermentation process, so he got a jar of soy sauce, although it was not as mellow and delicious as he remembered, but Tasting soy sauce again still moved him almost to tears.

On the opening day of the Hot Pot Festival, Cecil woke up early, looked out the window and blurted out "Damn it"—it's snowing!

The venue for the Hot Pot Festival is outside, because there are no houses big enough, the largest building in Moon City is the yet-to-be-built Grand Theater, other than that there is only a small square on the first ring road.

Cecil struggled for a while, and went out to try it. Fortunately, the weather was not particularly cold and dry, around zero degrees, and there was little snow.The publicity has been sent out, the bottom of the pot has been heated, and even the tables and chairs in the square have been set up, and the arrow has to be launched.

Bills Jr. was also worried about the cancellation of the Hot Pot Festival. He had been eating, drinking and having fun in Yuecheng for a long time. Young businessmen have fallen in love with this vibrant city, and there are new things every day. Today is the Hot Pot Festival.

"It's snowing, and the Hot Pot Festival says it's open-air? Eating outside? You're going to die." Jiuxuan said hesitantly.

"But it hasn't been cancelled." The curly black hair wrapped the magic clothes a little tighter. Although it was only a thin layer, the magic continued to bring a little warm touch to the skin. chant."

The small square is already crowded with people, and there is a line of snake-shaped lines separated by wooden railings. This is a characteristic of Yuecheng. When young businessmen saw it, they queued to the end without saying a word. You must know that jumping in line here is to be arrested by the police. Those who are pulled out to verbally abuse and impose fines, they don't care about money, they just feel ashamed.

Fortunately, the people behind Beers Jr. and his party were banned from entering the arena. Many people sighed, and some people shouted to the front, asking if they would sell their admission qualifications. They didn’t calm down until the order maintainers shouted that there would be another game in the evening. .

As the diners walked forward, they soon saw many tables in various shapes, long, square, and round. These were all made by Cecil. After all, such a large-scale gathering had never been held before.

"What? Eat? Spend money to eat? Are you crazy?" Someone suddenly shouted, "What's going on in this city? I'm a majestic mage, can't I afford magic bread?! I thought this was some kind of gathering Woolen cloth……"

Snickers appeared in the crowd, the mage's voice became smaller and smaller, and his expression gradually changed from anger to bewilderment.

"Look at that idiot, he actually wants to eat sawdust!" Someone shouted, and the crowd burst into laughter immediately.

Rosacea also laughed a few times, and was pushed by the black curly hair: "What are you laughing at? Isn't this the old you?"

Jiuxuan froze for a moment, then spit on the ground: "The past is over, shut up!"

The friends all laughed, and Bills said thoughtfully: "Have you noticed that there are many civilians here."

"What's wrong with the civilian?" Jiuxuan's eyes widened immediately, as if he was ready to fight at any time, he is a glutton, he has been eating all kinds of things since he came here, and he spends money like water every day, all of which are spent on food , "Delicious food does not distinguish between tongues!"

"That's not what I meant." Little Bills said angrily, "Even in Tanbuneta or Gretel, have you seen so many civilians who are willing to spend 70 copper coins for food? 70 copper coins, that's a lot for a commoner." Not a small amount of money!"

The merchants looked at each other for a while, realizing the problem. However, the servants of the Hot Pot Festival began to call the diners to take their seats. They didn't have time to think, and quickly found the table they belonged to.

Every diner who enters the venue will be greeted by an attendant when they line up. After asking about the number of people, they will get a piece of paper with some symbols and numbers written on it. Just follow the symbols and numbers to find a table.Bills Jr. and his party of four happened to occupy a square table without servants or bodyguards. The law and order in Moon City was quite good, and they were used to acting alone.

A dark iron pot is divided into two halves by a curve, one side is white soup and the other is red soup, both of which are already boiled, bubbling continuously, the aroma is transpired into the air along with the heat, making the diners' tastes open.There is a small straight stove under the pot. While the charcoal is cooking the pot, customers keep their legs warm. The table is covered with heavy linen, forming a semi-enclosed space just under the table.Although there is light snow in the sky, it will not feel too cold.

The small straight stove is a kang stove dug out of an abandoned house, and the table is also pieced together from a bed. This time, Cecil's hot pot festival can be regarded as shabby enough. Fortunately, the customers didn't care about this, and only stared at the things in the pot.

"How do you eat this?" Jiuxuan looked left and right, puzzled and asked, "Do you want soup?"

"No way." Little Biers kept sucking his saliva. Cecil told him that he could eat freely one day a month, and he was going to spend this spot on the hot pot festival. "His Majesty the King hasn't spoken yet."

Cecil's speech session received unanimous praise from the diners, with only three words: "Hurry up and eat!"

Little Bills praised His Majesty's neat and tidy style, and watched helplessly as the attendants came out from behind. Bamboo and wooden trays held all kinds of sliced ​​mutton, beef, scallops, yellow croaker, baby octopus, Fish roe, tofu, yuba, mushrooms, steamed bun slices, etc. Vegetables including spinach and green vegetables are gone. The reason for having these two is that the Magic Food Alliance searched the southern continent carefully. They also found durian. It's a pity. It's a wild durian, not edible at all.

Plate after plate of dishes was placed on the table, but the diners did not move. Not to mention now, they also knew that it is best not to eat raw meat, as it is easy to get sick.

"How do you eat this?" Curly black asked strangely, "Some kind of specially processed meat?"

"Definitely not!" Yummy Jiuxuan immediately said, "This must have been put in the pot!"

"Put it in the pot...it seems to be true." Little Biersi's saliva is really dripping down, it doesn't matter if he eats magic bread every day, but watching his friends eat and drink while eating is very frustrating, " Wait a minute, someone else came out."

This time, the attendants were provided with seasonings. At this time, it is not possible for Cecil to provide unlimited seasonings. All he can provide are salt, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic and tea seed oil. He also wants to serve sesame oil, but he doesn’t Will do, but now he has a "super secret weapon"!

There was one thing in the condiments brought out by the attendants. When Biers smelled it, he felt that saliva was about to overflow from his mouth, so he quickly moved away.

"What is this? Just smelling it feels so sour!" Jiuxuan frowned, "What is this for?"

At this time, an attendant stood on a temporary platform, holding a tube made of paper, and shouted loudly: "Dear gentlemen and ladies, please pay attention to that plate of black sour juice, that is The one used to dip the crab legs is the hard-shell monster! Put it into the white soup or red soup, take it out when the hard shell turns red, smash the shell open, and eat the soft part inside. Note the spines! And..."

The waiter kept talking, and the people who served the dishes kept running. When the waiter finished speaking, the tables were almost filled, and the diners were too hungry.

"Now, please start enjoying the food!" The attendant finally finished talking nonsense.

Little Bills grabbed a handful of crab legs and threw them into the pot, as well as those meat dishes. A few young lads poured them down in a hurry. Seeing the soup pot slowly turn from boiling to calm and then boiling, the aroma of meat dishes lingered. Into the nose, now not only him, but others also began to swallow their saliva.

"Can you eat it?" The rosacea couldn't help it first, "Can it be done?"

"You can eat it when it changes color, ladies and gentlemen!" The attendant shouted again holding the paper tube.

Almost a second later, screams rang out from all over the venue. This was the person whose hands were scalded by the bottom of the boiling pot.

The four of Bills and his party looked at each other for a while, and said in unison: "How do you eat?"

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It says that I also want to eat hot pot...