The dishes on the table were not just mutton and duck intestines. Under Zhu Gaoye's guidance,
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di had an unprecedented experience.
The good things that they could enjoy were naturally beyond the imagination of others. They could enjoy all kinds of delicacies, but today, they were all conquered by Zhu Gaoye's hotpot.
As the hotpot continued, Zhu Gaoye felt a little thirsty, so he ordered the servants,"
"Bring the rice wine brewed in the residence and let my two friends taste it.”
After being reborn in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Gaoye had been conquered by the rice wine after tasting the newly brewed rice wine. Only then did he understand what the ancient people called Bejewelled Nectar.
The rice wine that had just been brewed was simply delicious.
After brewing a batch of rice wine, Zhu Gaoye quickly realized that there was something wrong with the taste. After several studies, he realized that it was not a problem with the brewing technique.
It was because the rice wine itself was a low-alcohol wine and could not be stored. After a few days, the taste would change and lose its original taste.
It had to be freshly brewed and the timing was just right. Only at this time would the taste and texture of the rice wine be the best.
After realizing this, Zhu Gaoye arranged for people to brew some new rice wine every day and let it ferment in the backyard. When he wanted to drink it, he could directly bring the rice wine brewed in front.
In this way, Zhu Gaoye could drink the most authentic and delicious Bejewelled Nectar every day.
Soon, a servant came in with a jar of rice wine. Zhu Gaoye took the jar and gently opened the wine seal and lid. A sweet smell of wine filled the room.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, who were eating hotpot, smelled the smell and couldn't help but look at the jar in Zhu Gaoye's hand.
"I didn't expect that little friend would actually know how to brew wine.”
Zhu Yuanzhang said in surprise.
Ever since the birth of alcohol, it had been a part of the history of the Han people. The stimulation of alcohol made countless people flock to it.
It had once nurtured a very prosperous wine culture, allowing the wine industry to flourish.
After the dynasties realized this situation, they keenly discovered the business opportunities in this. They nationalized the techniques of brewing wine, smelting iron, and drying salt, forming a monopoly market and increasing the income of the national treasury.
However, this wine-making technique was limited to grain wines with relatively high alcohol content. This was also to prevent people from wasting too much grain on wine-making.
However, the imperial court did not care about low-alcohol rice wine and fruit wine. Most of the wine sold among the people was mainly this kind of wine.
" Don't laugh at the muddy wine of the farmer's family, and the chicken and pig that stay in the good harvest " was referring to this kind of wine brewed by the people themselves.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di were not surprised when they saw the rice wine. Then, Zhu Gaoye picked up the bowl and poured a full bowl of rice wine for each of them. He placed it in front of the two of them and said,
"How can we just eat meat without wine? Come, come, let's eat and drink.”
After saying that, she poured herself a bowl and then raised her bowl to touch Zhu Yuanzhang's bowl.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di had no choice but to put down their chopsticks and fill their bowls with Zhu Gaoye.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up as he drank a mouthful of rice wine.
This mouthful of rice wine brought back memories from many years ago. At that time, he was not the Emperor, not even the King of Wu. He was just a small soldier in the Revolutionary Army.
That day, for some reason, some rice wine was brought out from the kitchen. Everyone only got a sip, but it was this mouthful of rice wine that brought a touch of light to their boring life.
It was a pity that since then, he had never drunk such rice wine again, which made Zhu Yuanzhang feel very regretful. This bowl of rice wine had also become something that Zhu Yuanzhang had been thinking about.
After he ascended the throne, the wealthy Zhu Yuanzhang had also asked the imperial kitchen to brew it a few times to resolve his regrets. However, it did not taste as good as it did back then.
After a few times, Zhu Yuanzhang also gave up on the idea. Making wine was such a waste of food. Zhu Yuanzhang also felt very distressed, so he stopped the brewing of rice wine.
He didn't expect to find that taste again at Zhu Gaoye's place today.
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at the rice wine in the bowl and said excitedly,
"This is the taste. I drank it once when I was young and I will never forget it!”
"It's a pity that when I drink it again in the future, I feel that the taste is not right.”
"It's clearly rice wine, but the taste is completely different.”
As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the bowl and took a big gulp again, savoring the taste in his memory.
Zhu Di's interest was piqued. When Zhu Yuanzhang drank the rice wine, not to mention Zhu Di, even the Crown Prince Zhu Biao had not been born yet. Naturally, he would not know what his father was talking about.
However, since his father had said so, the taste could not be wrong. He should try it too.
At the thought of this, Zhu Di also took a sip of the rice wine in his bowl. After taking a sip, Zhu Di instantly felt enlightened. There was actually such a good wine in the world. Zhu Di was in disbelief.
Zhu Yuanzhang finished the bowl of rice wine in one gulp, and Zhu Gaoye refilled his bowl. At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang also asked,
"Little friend, how is this rice wine brewed?”
"For so many years, I've been puzzled and wanted to find out, but I couldn't find a solution. If it's convenient for you, I hope you can help me solve my doubts.”
Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Gaoye smiled and said,"
"Actually, there's nothing inconvenient about it. Rice wine seems simple to make, but just like cooking, it also depends on the heat, which is time. The brewing time can't be one day longer or one day shorter. It has to be just right.”
"Many people don't know this, so they can't make this taste. Moreover, this wine can't be put in after it's taken out. It has to be drunk on the spot to get the best taste.”
Hearing Zhu Gaoye's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but come to a realization. He remembered that the first time he drank rice wine, it had suddenly appeared, and it was only that time.
It should be the kind that Zhu Gaoye had mentioned. It was brewed by chance.
In the end, he had been searching for it for so many years. Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but smack his lips and drink the rice wine in his bowl again.
"I see. Thank you for your guidance, young friend. You can be considered to have untied a knot in my heart for many years.”
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