In the courtyard.
The servants brought charcoal from the storeroom and placed it in some strange utensils. Occasionally, they would put skewers of mutton on it.
Brush oil, sprinkle seasoning, busy.
Soon, smoke rose from the chimneys, the charcoal fire lit up, and the fragrance of meat filled the air.
Roast mutton?
Zhu Di said that he ate it often.
However, this was the first time he had seen someone roast mutton to such an extent.
Naturally, he did not know.
These mutton were the best lambs in the future, and the condiments were also obtained by signing in.
Even the cooking techniques of the servants were taught by Zhu Le according to the cooking techniques he had signed in.
Not long after.
The fragrance of the meat had already aroused Zhu Le's craving, and thunder rumbled in his stomach.
The servant girl presented the roasted mutton skewers.
The meat is fat and fat, the color is yellow and oily, and the mutton oil on it is drooping.
"Try it. Other than the kebabs, there's also lamb loin and roasted lamb leg. You can pair it with lettuce, uh... it's called leek. It tastes better and can relieve the greasy feeling.”Zhu Le said.
Zhu Di would not be polite.
Just as Zhu Le finished speaking, he grabbed a bunch of mutton skewers and blew on them before stuffing them into his mouth.
"Mmm…it smells so good! The taste was slightly spicy with a fresh fragrance. It was not greasy or smelly, and the meat was tender and delicious. It can be considered a delicacy!" Zhu Di commented as he ate. He was like a gourmet.
He ate dozens of skewers in a row.
Perhaps he felt a little sick of it, so he picked up the leek beside him and threw it into his mouth to chew.
"Try wrapping mutton in lettuce and eat it together.”Zhu Le suggested.
Zhu Di nodded.
"It has the freshness of mutton and the fragrance of Chinese cabbage! Not bad, not bad!" Zhu Di guessed again.
After he was half full, he muttered,""I feel like something is missing."
These words caused Zhu Le to roll his eyes.
At his signal, the servant girl took a container and poured out the wine before handing it to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di sniffed and frowned. Why does this wine taste strange?"
"This is health wine! It was brewed with a variety of beneficial Chinese medicines. On the premise of retaining the taste of the wine, it could also play a role in health preservation.”Zhu Le casually explained.
"Health wine?" Zhu Di was a little disgusted.
It wasn't that he was worried about anything, but the name of the wine was definitely not as good as Maotai!
"Since the Maotai is gone, you can choose not to drink it.”Zhu Le did not indulge him.
Zhu Di was instantly stunned.
Having meat without wine really made people unhappy.
Helpless, he could only raise his glass and taste it.
When the alcohol entered his throat, the spicy taste and the smell of Chinese medicine coexisted, causing his blood to surge.
"It's been a long time, but it's still lacking compared to Maotai.”Finally, Zhu Di commented.
Aren't you talking nonsense? Zhu Le was speechless.
In fact, the Ming Dynasty had already mastered the technique of distilled wine, and the white wine brewed could reach about 50 degrees.
Whether it was the health wine or the Maotai, they were all obtained by Zhu Le.
Compared to modern wine-making technology, although the Ming Dynasty had already invented the technology of distilled wine-making, there was still a big difference in terms of taste and composition.
"Don't be greedy when you're over fifty. Drinking some health wine occasionally won't do you any harm.”Zhu Le said.
When Zhu Di heard this, he felt warmth flowing in his heart.
After all, Zhu Le did not know that he was the Emperor. This was his most sincere concern.
"Alright, I'll listen to you!"
Zhu Di was in a good mood. After drinking it in one gulp, he poured himself a few times more.
After three rounds of wine, although his eyes were clear, his face was already red.
Under the effect of alcohol, Zhu Di suddenly felt heroic.
"Kid, did you hear the news?" he asked after a smug smile. His Majesty had personally conquered Arutai and returned triumphantly! This battle would bring about many years of peace!”
"Yes, I heard. It's spreading everywhere now. A few days ago, there were still bailiffs knocking on the door, wanting to welcome the Saint's triumphant return.”Zhu Di replied.
Zhu Di was suddenly unhappy.
What he wanted to hear was how Zhu Le would praise him! Not this kind of nonsense!
"To think that Arutai killed our Great Ming envoy and defeated the 100,000 Great Ming army previously! How arrogant! However, facing His Majesty's personal expedition, he was defeated step by step and could only beg for peace in the end! It was said that during the defeat, Arutai almost fell off his horse and died! Haha!" Zhu Di slapped his thigh and laughed.
"A businessman like you knows quite a lot.”Zhu Le casually asked.
"Uh…"
Zhu Di knew that he had said too much and quickly said,"Information is extremely important to merchants. Moreover, the place where I'm going to do business this time is also at the border.”
"I see."
Zhu Le didn't think too much about it. After pondering for a moment, he said,"His Majesty is indeed a rare Great Emperor, but he is a little more belligerent.”
Zhu Di was all smiles when he heard the first half of the sentence, but the second half made his face stiffen.
He didn't want to argue with Zhu Le, but in the end, he said disdainfully,"What do you know! The Tata, Wala, Wuliangha, and other grassland tribes were naturally arrogant! If you don't hit them, they will hit you! One step back, one step back! Were there still fewer stories of barbarians invading the Central Plains in history?”
Zhu Le knew that Zhu Di was right.
In history, Zhu Di's five expeditions to Mobei had indeed been a waste of manpower and money, but he had also displayed the might of the Ming Dynasty.
The reason why Zhu Di was said to be warlike was because he fought every year without the opportunity to recuperate. The lives of the people were not good.
No matter what, only the Ming Dynasty could do such a thing.
"Xing, the people are suffering. The people suffered. I'm not saying that Your Majesty is wrong. Instead, I feel that Your Majesty's actions are quite reasonable. He just felt that he should give the people of the world some opportunity to recuperate.”Zhu Le voiced his thoughts.
Hearing this, Zhu Di was slightly taken aback and looked at Zhu Le with a meaningful gaze.
Because of these words.
His eldest son, Zhu Gaochi, had also said it.
He's really becoming more and more like my eldest grandson!
Zhu Di shook his head bitterly and raised his cup to drink.
Perhaps he felt that the atmosphere wasn't right, Zhu Le changed the topic,"Old Ma, don't blame me for not reminding you. Tomorrow, His Majesty will return triumphantly. You'd better stay away from the city gate and not get close.”
"Why?" Zhu Di blinked.
"Because tomorrow…there will be a bloody storm!”
A bloody storm?
Zhu Di's hands froze, but his expression did not change."Nonsense! What nonsense are you spouting? Tomorrow was a great day! If these words were heard by the Jinyiwei, they would definitely capture you and put you in prison!”
"It's up to you whether you believe it or not. Anyway, I've already reminded you. If it weren't for our friendship, I wouldn't have bothered to tell you this.”
"Is there…any basis for this statement?" Zhu Di asked.
"Of course."
"Tell me in detail."
"Do you really want to hear it? If the Embroidered Uniform Guards find out, the ones who will be imprisoned will be us!”
"If you're not afraid, what should I be afraid of? Moreover, if the merchants had no connections, would they dare to go around doing business?”Zhu Di was full of confidence.
"Okay, then I'll tell you."
After clearing the surroundings, he picked up a skewer of mutton and took two bites. Zhu Le lowered his voice and said,"If my guess is correct, there will definitely be assassins when His Majesty enters the city tomorrow!”
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