Rebirth, end of the world, time travel, escape famine, make money!

Shen Wanshan's eyes lit up after hearing what Liu's father said. It would be great if he could expand the business. Maybe he could also get some benefit from it.

"Then we have to taste it carefully today. When I ate your braised meat before, I felt that there was an unusual spicy taste in it. It is different from what we usually eat. Is it because of this new seasoning?"

"Yes, not too much, just a hint of that flavor. After all, braised meat can be eaten by both the elderly and children, but it is not suitable for children and the elderly to eat too spicy food. Although this thing has the effect of warming the stomach, it can also hurt the stomach if it is too spicy. Everything should be done in moderation according to your own physical condition."

It's almost time and the kitchen is already preparing to serve the cold dishes.

Among them is the cold-mixed potato shreds, which are cut into thin strips by Aunt Liao, blanched in boiling water, and then added with the spicy seasoning prepared by Liu's father. It tastes crisp and delicious.

Father Liu entertained everyone and started eating. They had eaten many banquets before, so they knew that the order in which Father Liu served the dishes was also particular.

Exquisitely presented cold dishes such as hot and sour lotus root slices, cold cucumbers, hot and sour boneless chicken feet with mint, pickled cucumbers, etc. are beautifully displayed on the table.

No one in the group knew how to pick up their chopsticks. After Father Liu introduced everything to everyone, he politely told everyone to start eating.

"Come on, everyone, don't be polite, have a taste, and we can discuss anything while we eat. It's just a small family dinner, so there aren't that many rules."

"Is this cold potato shreds made with the chili you mentioned? Is the red stuff on top the chili?"

"Yes, the chili pepper is green at first, and then turns red. The redder it is, the spicier it is. When it is still green, you can use it directly to stir-fry vegetables and meat, and you can eat it as a dish. After it turns red, it is also convenient to store. After drying, it can be kept for a long time. After grinding it into powder, add a little to stir-fry, or you can mix rapeseed oil and chili powder to make chili oil."

"It has such a wide range of uses and can be preserved for a long time. If it is given to soldiers guarding the border in cold places, they will not shiver in the cold night after eating it."

"Yes, you can add some fried meat to this chili oil, so it can be stored for a longer time in the winter. You can use it as dry food, or add a little to season soup or noodles."

The people present were all excited. It was time to make money. If they succeeded in growing this kind of thing and reported it to the court, it would be a big deal for the entire Nanshan Prefecture. Not only would the tax revenue of Nanshan Prefecture rise to a higher level, but the lives of the common people would also rise with the tide. If the entire prefecture developed, would they, as the parents, still be afraid of not having a good opportunity?

The way they looked at Father Liu was completely different. As the dishes were served one by one, Father Liu introduced them one by one. After they tasted them one by one, they were more certain of the effects of the potatoes and peppers. They all looked at Father Liu as if he were a delicious commodity.

"Master Liu, don't eat the potatoes and peppers you planted this time. Save all the seeds you can. I will report to the prefect when I get back and let our prefecture be the first trial planting site. Don't worry, the prefect is definitely a good official who serves the people and will not embezzle your credit. No one can take credit for your work. You will need to participate in the whole planting process.

Finally, we will write a memorial and submit it to Prince Qing, who will report it to the court truthfully. The reason why Zhongzhou has developed better is all due to Prince Qing. He is a prince who truly wants the people to live a good life."

"Mr. Prefectural Governor, I just want to promote these two foods. If I hadn't met you, I would have gone to Shanqing County Magistrate Zhang first when I came to the county. I met him once when I settled in the county. Now that I'm in the prefectural capital, if you can promote it, it will definitely be faster and faster. Ordinary people can also eat potatoes and peppers earlier."

As for the female family, the braised pork was very popular among women and children. Some potatoes were added to the braised pork, which had a rich and fragrant potato flavor and a soft and dense texture that made everyone want to eat more. These people were not meat-loving, and the potatoes in the braised pork were more popular than the meat.

Next there were potato chips. There was no ketchup, so I made a sweet and sour sauce with honey and lemon.

A plate of potato chips was quickly divided up.

The ladies were too embarrassed to have the last potato strip, so Liu Caixia had to pick it up and eat it.

She quietly asked the kitchen to fry some more potato strips. She was going to take them back for these people. When they were cold, they could be re-fried in oil and the taste wouldn't be too bad.

Liu Caixia had already thought about it. She couldn't handle the fried potato business by herself, so she could promote it. In the future, she would mainly do the condiment business. Fried potatoes are too oily, so she could make cold and crispy potato strips. When sprinkled with her special condiments, they would definitely be very popular.

Although the fried potato chips served by Liu's father are not as crazy as those served by the women, they are also very popular.

After the meal, everyone was full.

"My Lords, potatoes are delicious but you can't eat too much. Although they are filling, eating too much can easily cause indigestion. In addition, there are a few more dishes made with potatoes today. Come on, I have a specially made tea that helps in strengthening the stomach and digestion. Let's all sit in the main hall."

The group came to the main hall and sat down. Father Liu took out the tea set he had bought earlier. In modern times, he often drank tea with three or five friends.

Father Liu first placed the tea set on the table, then took the kettle from the charcoal stove beside him. The water in the kettle was already bubbling.

Rinse the teacup and teapot with boiling water to sterilize and raise the temperature of the cup. Place a certain amount of tea leaves according to the size of the teapot. Pour ginger boiling water into the teapot, and the tea leaves will roll instantly, and the color will quickly change from light to dark.

The tea leaves that Liu's father took out were the ones he had collected before. He had not had much chance to make tea during the journey. After settling down, he would occasionally take them out to make a cup. There was still a lot left, which was just right for entertaining guests.

You know, his tea is not ordinary cheap stuff.

Drink some Pu'er tea after a meal to nourish your stomach. The ripe Pu'er tea has a ruddy color and looks very festive.

After the first brew was poured out, the tea was not served to the adults. Instead, all the cups were washed again with the first brew of tea. The second brew of tea was then served to the adults for tasting.

“Good tea…”

"This is the black tea I brought from my hometown. Let you try it."

Father Liu's method of making tea is not beautiful, but he is very familiar with it and it seems that he does it frequently. For someone who enjoys tea all year round, this is definitely not something an ordinary farmer can do.

The more I watched, the more I felt that Liu's family was not just a simple peasant family who had fled from famine. It was very likely that they were a wealthy family in the local area.

As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. You can't just look at the surface when judging a person.