Liu Qi comforted him, "Sir, don't be angry anymore."
"As the ancients said, 'Auspicious people are blessed by heaven.' My Lord, you are knowledgeable about astronomy and geography, and are familiar with the art of physiognomy. You will surely be able to turn misfortune into fortune and turn disaster into blessing."
Liu Qi's words made Li Ji shudder all over, and the fragrant aroma of rosewood wafted over from the inner room.
Li Ji suddenly felt an undercurrent surging in his heart. As soon as he leaned forward, the young lady's soft hand reached out to him.
Li Ji was stunned and rubbed his shoulders hurriedly.
Liu Qi hurriedly said, "Your Excellency has been working day and night for the public, you have worked too hard."
She took Li Ji's right hand and walked towards the inner room.
"Sir, sit down and let me rub your shoulders."
Li Ji felt Liu Qi's hands rubbing him, and sighed softly, "Miss, how charming do you think this woman is?"
Liu Qi chuckled and said, "Sir, you are actually joking today."
"I'm telling the truth. Can women be used as weapons?"
"Sir, are you trying to use a honey trap?"
" Generally speaking , women are very lethal. Many emperors in ancient times loved beauties more than their kingdoms. There were many who were so angry for their beloved that their families and countries were ruined."
Li Ji said: "King Zhou of Shang favored Su Daji. Chen Shubao, the last emperor of the Chen Dynasty, lived in Linchun Pavilion, Concubine Zhang lived in Jieqi Pavilion, and the two noble concubines Gong and Kong lived in Wangxian Pavilion, which were connected by a double-story corridor."
"There are also two beauties, Wang and Ji, two ladies, Zhang and Xue, seven others, including Yuan Zhaoyi, He Jieyu, and Jiang Xiurong, all of whom are favored because of their beauty and talent. They are summoned in turn and allowed to have sex with them."
"Zhang Lihua used to dress up in the pavilion, sometimes sitting alone in front of the pavilion, sometimes leaning on the railing and gazing into the distance. Everyone who saw her thought she was a fairy who had come to earth, in the misty sky, out of reach."
“These are all examples of a nation’s demise!”
Liu Qi smiled and said, "If you have this idea, you don't have to be so reserved. I have two younger sisters who are more beautiful than me. For the sake of our country, I can go through fire and water for you."
"No, no, that's really not what I meant. I already have the best candidate in mind. Miss, don't worry."
"That's fine. Anyway, we are all adults' people and we will obey their orders in everything."
What Li Ji was thinking was the opposite of what the young lady was thinking.
How could he trade the young lady's sisters?
When he was discussing with Xu Hongke, he had already considered the suitable candidate.
"Miss, your sisters should study hard. I want to open a public school in Xingyang County, and I will be able to use them at that time."
"Opening a school is a good thing, I will do my best. My two sisters love reading, so I will let them participate in the management of the school."
Liu Qi usually kneaded Li Ji's shoulders and hummed a Xingyang ditty.
Not long after, Li Ji fell into a deep sleep.
The next day.
Li Ji was reading the war report in the county government office when Yu Cheng reported from outside the door: "Sir, two merchants want to see you."
Li Ji looked outside and shouted loudly, "Let them in."
"Xiaoxian, here we are again."
Li Ji looked up and saw Lao Yang and Lao Yu walking into the lobby.
"Lao Yu, you are here to ask for wheat seeds, right? I have prepared them for you."
"The wheat seeds stored in Xingyang warehouse are enough for your order. They can be shipped directly to the south."
Lao Yu said, "Oh, Xiao Xian is still trustworthy. But the price of food has increased. Lao Yang and I have discussed that we can increase the price."
Li Ji said hurriedly, "Forget about the price increase. I will need your help with many things in the future."
Lao Yang said hurriedly: "Hey, I can help you, but I can't let you suffer any loss."
Li Ji thought, this businessman is very rich, so just raise the price as you wish.
"Otherwise, it's up to you guys to decide."
Lao Yu hurriedly placed the gold he was carrying on Li Ji's desk.
This business is good and makes money quickly. Li Ji thought to himself that in this day and age, you still need to be close to a big family to do business.
It is better not to do business by fighting for petty profits or haggling over prices.
Lao Yu said, “We will load the goods tonight and start shipping tomorrow morning.”
Li Ji smiled and said, "It's okay, you guys just drink here, I'll arrange for people to load the ship."
Li Ji ordered Yu Cheng to notify the kitchen to prepare lunch.
Soon, several Xingyang specialties were served.
Li Ji hurriedly introduced Lao Yang and Lao Yu one by one.
The first dish: Sishui sesame cake sandwich.
Xingyang Sishui Shaobing is the representative of Xingyang Shaobing.
"Shaobingjia" means Sishui shaobing stuffed with pork head. Basically, there is a shaobing shop not far from every place selling pork head.
Second dish: Guangwu stew.
Stewed rice is a traditional snack in Guangwu. Although it is made from ordinary ingredients and is simply processed, it leaves a lingering fragrance.
The three-day heat dissipation has an endless aftertaste and is a must-have and essential .
The third dish: Xingyang Duozi meat.
The beef is cut into irregular pieces, regardless of the part, added with seasonings, and cooked in a large pot.
The fascia, ligaments, skin and other scraps are cooked into gelatinous substance. After cooling, the soup and meat coagulate into a whole piece, and the broth becomes a gelatinous and transparent state.
It is cut into large thin slices with attractive color, fragrant aroma and tender texture. It is delicious when eaten with wine or rice, or alone without any seasoning.
Fourth dish: Xingyang braised pork.
The production of braised meat has a long history in Xingyang, including Cuimiao braised meat, Sishui braised meat, as well as the well-known Miaozi braised meat and Guangwu braised meat. Xingyang has its own special meat in the east, west, south and north.
The saying goes "As soon as you enter Xingyang City, you can smell the aroma of meat". The "aroma" mentioned here refers to the aroma of braised meat.
The fifth dish: Xingyang stew.
Xingyang stew, also known as family stew, has become a must-have home-cooked dish suitable for all ages because of its diverse ingredients, easy preparation, rich nutrition and thick soup.
Sixth dish: Xingyang stewed noodles.
As a derivative form of noodle making, stewed noodles is a traditional pasta with strong Xingyang characteristics.
There is a saying that goes "If you go to Zhuo County and don't climb the Great Wall, you are not a true man; if you go to Xingyang County and don't eat stewed noodles, it is the most regrettable thing."
It includes meat, vegetarian dishes, soup, vegetables and rice. The soup is white, rich in flavor, fragrant but not greasy, refreshing and soothing to the stomach, suitable for people of all ages.
The seventh dish: Sishui Yellow River carp.
Sishui Yellow River carp is mainly produced in the mainstream of the Yellow River within Sishui, with Kouzi Village and Hulaoguan Village as the main production areas.
The carp from the Yellow River in Sishui has tender and delicious meat, rich in nutrients, few bones and a lot of meat. It is rich in nutrients and contains many nutrients essential to the human body.
Dish 8: Sweet potato noodles.
Sweet potato noodles are a traditional folk snack.
Fresh sweet potatoes are made through processes such as washing, slicing, drying, grinding, steaming, and pressing.
Natural color, delicate texture and sweet taste.
After Li Ji finished introducing the eight famous foods of Xingyang, he picked up the wine glass.
"Lao Yang, Lao Yu, let's drink to celebrate our happy cooperation."
After three rounds of wine, the dishes have five flavors.
Li Ji picked up the pot and said loudly, "Old Yang, I have a favor to ask of you."
Lao Yu was shocked. He thought, maybe Xiaoxian had discovered Lao Yang's identity.
Knowing his true identity, it doesn't matter what you ask for.
That wouldn’t be possible. We were very careful every time we visited and didn’t leave any clues.
Lao Yu was thinking about it, when suddenly, Lao Yang winked at him...