I opened the Ming Dynasty

The next day, when the cock crowed in the middle of the night, I was in my sleep and was suddenly awakened by an urgent call. Zhu Di unexpectedly summoned me, Yueying, Chunhua, Lili, Feimei, Gege, and Xiaoling urgently at this time. We hurriedly got up and rushed to the palace without taking time to fix our makeup.

When they arrived at the palace, they saw Zhu Di sitting on the dragon throne with a serious face. The flickering candlelight illuminated his solemn face.

"I summoned you late at night to discuss important matters." Zhu Di said in a low voice.

We looked at each other, our hearts full of confusion, but we all stood aside respectfully, waiting for Zhu Di's next words.

Zhu Di frowned slightly and said slowly: "I called you here in the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep last night, tossed and turned, and was hungry."

I was a little confused when I heard this. How could a high-ranking official get hungry?

Zhu Di continued with a look of worry on his face, "Wuhan hot dry noodles, Shanxi knife-cut noodles, Sichuan dandan noodles, Henan stewed noodles, Lanzhou ramen, Shandong stir-fried noodles, Guangdong wonton noodles, Beijing noodles with soybean paste, the imperial kitchen prepared eight bowls of noodles for me this morning, but I really don't know which one to eat? So I urgently summoned the seven of you to the palace to help me with the plan! Each of you pick a bowl of noodles, tell me its characteristics, ingredients, and cooking methods, and talk about its benefits to the body!"

I was the first to speak up and said, "Your Majesty, let me talk about Wuhan hot dry noodles. Hot dry noodles are chewy and are characterized by the noodles being cooked in advance, cooled and fried, and then topped with a sauce made of sesame paste, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, chili oil and other condiments, and sprinkled with chopped green onions, pickles and other ingredients. Its ingredients mainly include alkaline noodles, sesame paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, chopped green onions and the like. The method is to first cook the noodles, remove them and drain the water, add sesame oil and mix well to prevent sticking, then mix the sesame paste with warm water, add other condiments to make a sauce, and finally pour the sauce on the noodles and mix well. Hot dry noodles are rich in carbohydrates and can provide energy to the body, while sesame paste is rich in protein and calcium, which is good for the body."

Yueying continued, "Your Majesty, Shanxi knife-cut noodles are thick in the middle and thin on the sides, shaped like a willow leaf. The characteristic is that the dough is cut into noodles with a blade and put directly into the pot, which has a smooth texture on the outside and chewy on the inside. The ingredients are medium-thick noodles with thin edges, and the sauce can be made by stir-frying pork, mutton, beef, etc. with various vegetables. The method is to knead the dough and set it aside, boil a pot of water, hold the noodles in one hand, and use a curved knife in the other hand to cut the noodles into the pot. After cooking, take them out and add the sauce and seasoning. Knife-cut noodles are rich in starch and protein, which can replenish physical strength."

Chunhua said, "Your Majesty, Sichuan Dandan noodles are characterized by thin noodles, crispy and fragrant marinade, salty and slightly spicy, and fragrant. The main ingredients are noodles, minced meat, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, chopped green onions, etc. The method is to first fry the minced meat and bean sprouts as the sauce, then take out the noodles after they are cooked and put them in a bowl, add the sauce, crushed peanuts, chopped green onions and other seasonings, and then drizzle a spoonful of red oil. The minced meat in Dandan noodles provides protein, and the bean sprouts contain vitamins and dietary fiber, which can promote digestion."

Lili said, "Your Majesty, Henan braised noodles have chewy and smooth noodles, and the soup is rich and fragrant. Its ingredients include braised noodles, mutton, kelp, vermicelli, bean skin, etc. The method is to boil the mutton soup first, then pull and cook the braised noodles and put them in a bowl, add mutton and other side dishes, and pour in the mutton soup. The braised noodles are rich in protein and carbohydrates, and the mutton soup is nourishing and nourishing."

The concubine said, "Your Majesty, the characteristics of Lanzhou ramen are that the noodles are evenly thick and the soup is clear and delicious. The main ingredients are ramen, beef, beef bone soup, white radish, etc. The method is to first boil the beef bone soup, put the ramen into a bowl after it is cooked, add beef, white radish, etc., and then pour in the beef bone soup. Lanzhou ramen can provide energy and nutrition for the body, and beef bone soup can supplement calcium and strengthen the body."

The princess said, "Your Majesty, Shandong stir-fried noodles are characterized by chewy noodles and delicious soup. The ingredients include noodles, pork belly, onions, ginger, garlic, and vegetables. The method is to first stir-fry the pork belly to release oil, add onions, ginger, and garlic to sauté, add water and bring to a boil, add noodles and cook, and finally add vegetables. Stir-fried noodles are rich in nutrition and can meet the needs of the body."

Xiaoling finally said, "Your Majesty, Guangdong wonton noodles have thin and elastic noodles and delicious wonton fillings. The main ingredients are thin noodles, wontons, shrimp, pork, etc. The method is to wrap the wontons first, cook the noodles and wontons, put the cooked wontons and noodles into a bowl, and add broth and seasonings. Wonton noodles contain protein, carbohydrates, etc., and are nutritionally balanced."

After hearing this, Zhu Di thought for a moment, and suddenly slammed the table and stood up! He was furious! He roared: "Why didn't you choose Henan braised noodles? Is Henan braised noodles not delicious?"

When I saw that Zhu Di got so angry over a mere bowl of Henan stewed noodles, I couldn't help but look down on him from the bottom of my heart!

But I didn't dare to show it in my eyes. Instead, I smiled and spoke first, with excitement in my eyes: "Henan braised noodles, it's a legend among noodles! When a bowl of steaming hot braised noodles is served, the aroma alone is enough to intoxicate people."

Yueying then said, "That's right! The noodles in the stew are so chewy, each strand seems to contain infinite power, and the feeling of them bouncing between your teeth is absolutely wonderful."

Lily was not to be outdone: "And the delicious soup, which combines the essence of many ingredients. Every bite seems to be telling a long story."

Chunhua said intoxicatedly: "Yes, the side dishes are just right. The tender mutton, the smooth seaweed, and the soft and glutinous vermicelli together form a perfect taste picture."

Gege frowned slightly and began her "harshness": "But, I think sometimes the taste of stewed noodles is too strong, which makes people feel a little sick."

Mei Fei also nodded in agreement: "Yes, and the texture of the noodles made by some stores is not always perfect, sometimes they are too soft or too hard."

Xiaoling continued, "Also, sometimes the saltiness of the soup is not well controlled, either too salty or too bland, which affects the overall taste experience."

I was not happy when I heard that and retorted, "You can't just look at these minor flaws! The beauty of the noodles far outweighs these minor issues."

Yueying also said: "That's right, stewed noodles are a specialty of Henan. It carries the emotions and memories of Henan people and cannot be easily denied."

Lili said: "It is impossible for every delicacy to be absolutely perfect. We should appreciate its uniqueness with an inclusive attitude."

Chunhua also said: "Yes, the charm of braised noodles is irresistible. Those shortcomings are only occasional situations and cannot be generalized."

Gege still insisted on her opinion: "But we can't ignore these problems. Only by continuous improvement can the noodles get better and better."

Feimei also said: "Yes, we point out these problems in the hope that the stewed noodles can be better."

Xiaoling added: "Yes, we really like braised noodles, which is why we are discussing its pros and cons so seriously."

Zhu Di listened to our argument, his expression became more and more serious. Suddenly, he slammed the table again and roared, "Why didn't you choose Henan braised noodles? Aren't Henan braised noodles delicious?"

We were startled by Zhu Di's outburst again and fell silent for a moment.

I said cautiously: "Your Majesty, we are not saying that the stewed noodles are not delicious, we are just discussing some aspects of it..."

Yueying also quickly explained: "Yes, Your Majesty, we still love stewed noodles..."

Lily continued, "Your Majesty, please calm down. We just want the stewed noodles to be more perfect."

Chunhua also said: "Your Majesty, we really don't mean to belittle the stewed noodles."

The princesses, concubines and Xiaoling also expressed their love and respect for the stewed noodles.

Zhu Di gradually calmed down his anger and said slowly: "Henan braised noodles are my favorite. Its unique taste and invincible charm are irreplaceable! You may not like it, but you must eat it! Not only must you eat it, but you must eat it voraciously, until the food is full and the food comes out of your nose and eyes! Do you understand?"

When we heard Zhu Di say this, we all nodded in agreement!

I was the first to be hit! I went up and slapped Zhu Di in the face, saying, "Send it to the imperial kitchen immediately! Give me a bowl of 250 kilograms of Henan braised noodles!"

Seeing this, Yueying, Lili, Xiaoling, Feimei, Gege, and Chunhua followed suit and rushed forward, hitting and kicking Zhu Di, all wanting the Henan stewed noodles!

Zhu Di was a little dazed by my slap in the face, but he didn't care about it and quickly asked the imperial kitchen to prepare the 250 kilograms of Henan braised noodles we wanted!

After a while, people from the imperial kitchen appeared, grunting and carrying huge pots and pans.

That scene was simply jaw-dropping!

Suddenly! Yueying rushed forward like a rocket at lightning speed, and her speed was simply astonishing!

Her eyes were so round!

They looked just like two huge, glittering copper bells, and their eyeballs were about to pop out.

Then she yelled at the top of her voice, so loud that it seemed like she could break the roof: "Wow, the noodles are here! The noodles are here!"

After she finished shouting, she no longer cared about her image or the fact that the noodles were so hot that they could burn a person's hand. She simply stretched out her two claw-like hands and grabbed the noodles like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey. She looked so anxious, as if she had never seen noodles in her life!

After grabbing the noodles, she stuffed them into her mouth without caring how long they were, making a "wuwu" sound as she stuffed them, as if she was having a fierce tug-of-war with the noodles. The scene was so hilarious that it felt like she had traveled through time from the famine years when she had been hungry for several years. She completely ignored the stunned expression of her father Zhu Di, and just immersed herself in the crazy interaction with the stewed noodles!

Lili picked up a large bowl and shoveled the noodles directly into the bowl, muttering, "Mine, all mine!" As she spoke, she buried her face in the bowl and began to slurp madly. She ate like she hadn't eaten for several lifetimes.

Xiaoling was more elegant. She first picked up the chopsticks gracefully, then picked up a large piece of noodles with lightning speed and quickly stuffed it into her mouth. She swallowed it without chewing it for a few times, and then picked up another bite. Her speed was so fast that it made people gasp.

Feimei was different. She jumped directly onto the table, squatted in front of the pot of stew, and kept putting the stewed noodles into her mouth with her hands like claws. She made "hmmmm" sounds while eating, as if she was having a fierce battle with the stewed noodles.

As for Gege, she first circled around the noodles for a few times, then suddenly reached out and grabbed a handful of noodles, not caring how much soup was on her face and clothes, and began to chew them with great enthusiasm, saying as she ate, "Delicious, delicious, so delicious!"

Looking at Zhao Chunhua again, she picked up a super big spoon with shining eyes, as if she had discovered a rare treasure. The spoon was so big that it seemed to be able to scoop up the entire Pacific Ocean.

She held the spoon tightly, as if she was holding a magical weapon that could save the world.

Then, Chunhua scooped a full spoonful of noodle soup, and the spoonful of soup piled up like a mini mountain.

Then, she raised her head extremely exaggeratedly, until it was almost parallel to her back, and it felt like her neck was twisted into a knot.

Then, with a heroic attitude of being ready to die, she poured the full spoonful of soup into her mouth, as if she wanted to pour the spoonful of soup directly into her stomach instead of her mouth.

But who could have thought that such a dramatic scene would happen and she would accidentally choke!

This choking was so severe that she started coughing madly as if someone had hit her funny spot!

The coughing sounded like a series of thunders exploding in my ears, shaking the air around me.

She coughed so hard that her tears burst out like a flood. The tears flowed down like a waterfall, and it felt like they could gather into a small river on the ground.

But she still didn't give up, as if she was under the spell of the noodle soup!

She ignored it and continued to scoop up the soup stubbornly, stirring the spoon in the soup as if she wanted to overturn the whole bowl of soup!

She raised her head again and poured the soup into her mouth. She looked like she was risking her life! She didn't care what would happen next.

Feimei was not to be outdone. She put her whole head into the pot and ate the stewed noodles in big mouthfuls, mumbling incoherently: "My stewed noodles, no one can take it away from me!"

"Haha, Yueying, slow down, don't burn your lips!"

Lily suddenly burst into laughter and said so loudly that the throne room shook three times!

Lily opened her bloody mouth, as if she could swallow the entire universe in one gulp. Her mouth was stuffed full and her cheeks were bulging like two balloons about to burst!

Xiaoling ate with big mouthfuls while mumbling: "Oh my god! This stewed noodles is amazing! I feel like I can eat 520 pots, 1314 bowls!"

The way she ate was so unrestrained, as if she had been hungry for several lifetimes. She didn't even bother to wipe the noodles hanging from her mouth. She looked like a starving primitive man who saw food, with green light in his eyes!

She was desperately shoveling the noodles into her mouth at such a speed that it was dizzying. It felt like she was not eating the noodles, but rather competing with the noodles to see who was faster.