Chapter 7: One must not betray the beauty of food

The dishes, once cooked, are separately placed onto various plates or other serving vessels

Very well, the next moment is the performance of Lü Wu

Especially with the impact of the Zhao family's downfall, the number of people one brings along is not merely a matter of face; one must always consider one's own life, right

Fortunately, the coffee tables produced in a rush are sufficient in quantity

Due to the lack of smelting facilities at the Lao Lü family, what Minister Wei brought were twenty carts of already smelted iron ingots

Finally, the stove and wine for brewing have been brought in, and all preparations are complete.

This area is called "Lü"

It is merely a matter of stepping out, and bringing along dozens of people is already quite exaggerated, while bringing thousands is extraordinarily exaggerated

Han Wuji means that he does not know when he will be able to enjoy such delicacies again

Prime Minister Wei understood the hint from Lü Wu and said cheerfully, "Feel free to speak without reservation"

Due to the absence of light soy sauce, Lü Wu used the sauce available in this era, adding only a small amount, and then sprinkled an appropriate amount of salt, thus completing the dish.

Even though Lü Wu is the host, his status is naturally lower than that of several nobles, so it is appropriate for the Prime Minister Wei to take the main seat

His manner of eating, even when hurried, can still be graceful

However, cooperation is not merely about contributing the technology of cast iron cookware; after promoting new cooking methods, it is only about earning dividends from the sale of the cookware technology.

After that, they can eat

During the inventory check, the steward discovered that a cart of cloth resembled something amusing, which secretly made the Wei family's subordinates laugh at it

Without the arrival of Minister Wei, they cooked and consumed the meal that very evening, satisfying the appetite of Lü Wu himself. The only remaining retainer of the old Lü family, the steward Zhuo, also benefited from this. (The grandmother was not at home)

Within the territory of the Lao Lü family, there is a stream

Of course, the most important thing is that Lu Wu understands to involve the Wei family in making money together

In this day and age, not everyone is qualified to listen to music

Prime Minister Wei generally affirmed this cooperation, while praising Lu Wu as a person of great understanding, who knows how to share new inventions with others.

Once someone speaks first, the silence of not speaking while eating is broken

Having received the hint from Lü Wu, they observed that Prime Minister Wei was enjoying his meal, but they waited until Lü Wu returned to his seat before they began to eat

However, apart from Prime Minister Wei, several nobles looked at the tableware as if they had never seen it before, some did not know how to use certain utensils, and they were also unaware of the nuances of the dishes, exchanging glances with one another

In the past, it was rare for the old Lu family to receive a guest, so naturally, there was no need for so many tables in the house

After the pan is heated, add an appropriate amount of oil, then add shredded ginger to sauté until fragrant, followed by adding scallions to sauté until fragrant again. Next, directly add the live shrimp, cover the lid and wait a moment to prevent the live shrimp from jumping out, then uncover the lid and stir-fry.

The items prepared for the hospitality of Lü Wu have been taken away

Several nobles watched from beginning to end, knowing that Lü Wu was engaged in cooking, yet unable to comprehend the process, they could only occasionally exclaim in astonishment

At this banquet, although Lü Wu was the host, it was Wei Xiang who occupied the main seat

Prepare the ingredients

I have been busy for about an hour

Most of the ingredients required for this dish are currently available

No one can resist the temptation of delicious food

Jie Zhitui is the great contributor who was burned to death after Jin Wengong successfully ascended to power and set fire to the mountain

The Wei family may not be considered the top aristocracy of the Jin state, but in terms of strength, they are quite formidable, possessing at least enough influence to instill caution in other nobles, who would not dare to brazenly seize their assets

This pertains to the significant emphasis placed on the hierarchical class distinctions of the Spring and Autumn period, which are insurmountable in terms of social status.

The heads of state would not go so far as to

The remainder consists of various types of grains, some including noble goods, and a hodgepodge of items

No one

Live shrimp are cleaned and drained on the spot

Due to the presence of Han Wuji, Lu Wu needs to first probe whether the Wei family intends to pull the Han family down as well, before gradually outlining the necessary cooperation.

For instance, lacking the vassal to host the banquet, there are no professionally skilled maidservants attending by one's side

Last time, there were only two tables in the house

The maids brought the dishes, each arranged on plates, and swiftly cleared them away like a flowing stream

In modern times, even the extremely wealthy appearing with dozens of people can seem extravagant

A male servant brought in the pot of soup that was constantly being cooked, along with the stove.

Lu Wu concluded from the last dining behavior of the Wei Minister that the Wei Minister would come again, and he also guessed that he would bring friends and family along

Even if Lü Wu and the family elder Zhuo cannot finish it, there will be no share for them

This is the opening speech for the banquet, welcoming the arrival of several distinguished nobles, followed by a toast to demonstrate proper etiquette

"Wu, I understand your intention." The Prime Minister Wei raised his wine cup and said, "Very good!"

However, he also does not know how many people the Prime Minister Wei will bring

Delicious! Han Wuji's belly swelled up from eating, and he exclaimed in admiration: "From now on, I will not know the taste of food."

Some dishes had already been tasted by Minister Wei, and he eagerly began to sample them with his utensils

In the Jin state, "Zuxia" is a term of respect, originating from the story of Duke Wen of Jin and Jie Zhitui in the "Zuo Zhuan"

To operate a food business in a large city, sufficient family resources are required

Lü Wu continues to entertain guests in a house with wooden floors

The chief steward, in collaboration with the Wei family's retainers, took inventory of the items brought by the Wei minister

Lu Wu, who did not understand the etiquette of the Spring and Autumn nobility at this time, moved about assisting several nobles in introducing the dishes while demonstrating how to use the utensils

Currently, Lü Wu is preparing ginger and scallion stir-fried shrimp.

He had previously discovered that Prime Minister Wei had a preference for strong-flavored food, so he specially prepared some dishes with more intense flavors based on the ingredients he could gather

Prime Minister Wei, however, stated: "I do not deceive you."

During the Spring and Autumn period, in the State of Jin, the higher one's status, the more attendants one would have when going out

Who would lead thousands of people out together

Lu Wu delivered a congratulatory speech in accordance with current customs

He specially prepares fresh ingredients every day to entertain guests

With the Wei family as a backing, Lü Wu not only avoided the seizure of technology and industry, but also, should he develop anything further in the future, even if others were to discover it, the Wei family would serve as a substantial barrier against other nobles due to the foundation established by this cooperation

We are now in an era free from pollution, where even a single stream can yield an abundance of resources

The remaining individuals, including the warriors, subjects, and servants, are excluded from participation

Confident that Prime Minister Wei would return, Lü Wu specifically had the carpenter work overtime, resulting in today's new tables.

Kang! Han Wuji found it difficult to express his views with more words. While watching Lu Wu cook, he marveled and then turned to Wei Xiang, saying: "Indeed."

The reason? In addition to the high status of Prime Minister Wei, he is also the son of Lü Qi

The old Lu family naturally had no music to listen to

It is necessary to prepare daily, primarily due to the lack of proper refrigeration equipment

Lu Wu went to Lü City to forge iron pots and brought along members of the Wei clan, all for the purpose of initiating cooperation

Lü Wu, however, remained quite composed

When Minister Wei arrived, he found that as many guests as there were, that many tables had been set up. Some of the tables appeared quite new, and he cast a meaningful glance at Lu Wu.

In this era, hosting banquets among the nobility is quite elaborate, but the old Lu family truly cannot manage such sophistication

Every time Lu Wu converses with them, he needs to carefully analyze a very short sentence in order to roughly understand what is being said

As for music