Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Wei Shuyu was delighted. He pointed at the instant noodles he had just taken a few bites of and said, "Dad, I'm eating them too. These instant noodles are so convenient and taste so good. If they can be produced in large quantities in the future, they will be very useful."

His father nodded in agreement, "Yes, didn't His Majesty say in court today that we should quickly make these instant noodles? That way, whether we're at home or the soldiers are out fighting, we can all have hot noodles."

At dawn the next day, Cheng Yaojin rushed to the main street of Chang'an.

He placed his hands on his hips and shouted at the top of his voice, "Brothers, cheer up! Today we will begin making that magical cement and then constructing Chang'an's main street. This is a major task entrusted by His Majesty, and we must do it well!"

The craftsmen responded in unison and began to work enthusiastically.

Soon, the cement-making site became bustling with activity, with thick smoke billowing and flames leaping in the stoves.

Cheng Yaojin was directing from the side: "These materials must be placed in the correct proportions. Not even a tiny bit can be wrong. The quality of this cement is related to whether our street can be as solid as a rock."

As cement was gradually manufactured, it began to be used in street construction.

On the main street, people coming and going were attracted by the scene.

A commoner asked the guard curiously, "Sir, what are you doing? Why is there such a big noise?"

The guard smiled and replied, "They're repairing the main street of Chang'an. They're using a magical substance called cement. From now on, the street will be very solid. We won't have to worry about potholes on rainy days anymore."

The common people were playing and joking nearby, pointing at the busy craftsmen and the piles of materials, and chattering non-stop.

The elders stood in the distance, watching with satisfaction: "Our Chang'an is getting better and better. It is a blessing for the people to have such capable officials serving Your Majesty."

Cheng Yaojin moved among the crowd, supervising the progress of the project and occasionally saying a few words to the people: "Don't worry, everyone, once this street is repaired, everyone will be able to walk more comfortably, and the carriages will run more steadily!"

The entire main street of Chang'an was immersed in an atmosphere of bustling activity and anticipation.

Yuyu stood in front of Zuixian Tower, looking at the bustling scene on the street, her eyes sparkling. "The cement method we gave the emperor is really coming in handy now! This main street in Chang'an will definitely be different in the future."

Xiaoyu smiled and nodded, "Our Zuixianlou is on the main street. Once the street is repaired, more people will come and business will be more prosperous."

Li Hao also smiled: "Yes, this cement is really good stuff. This street will be very solid in the future. We have contributed to Chang'an."

The diners in Zuixianlou also started talking about it. One diner said while eating, "The owner of Zuixianlou is really amazing. He even knows about such a magical thing."

"Once this street is repaired, it will be convenient for us to go in and out. Who knows, maybe the fame of Zuixianlou will spread to even farther places along this street."

Another diner echoed, "Exactly. From now on, when we walk along these solid and flat streets, we'll eat and drink at Zuixianlou. The food will definitely taste better."

Everyone was talking at once, and laughter echoed inside and outside Zuixian Tower.

Yu Yu and her family stood at the door of Zuixianlou, looking at the bustling scene not far away.

Yuyu said happily, "Look over there, they're also working hard to make instant noodles. Convenient and delicious instant noodles have to be popularized in Chang'an. Whether you're on the road or at home, you can always enjoy hot instant noodles."

Xiaoyu continued, "Yes, and there's also papermaking and movable type printing. Books will surely become more plentiful and cheaper in the future, and the culture of Chang'an will flourish even more."

Li Hao served the dishes to the diners and said, "Indeed, this movable type printing machine can print books quickly and effectively. Once the curved plow is manufactured and widely used, the harvest will definitely be even better."

The diners in Zuixianlou were also talking about it.

A diner said, "These are all great things. Instant noodles make eating more convenient, papermaking and movable type printing can spread knowledge, and the curved plow can increase the amount of grain. How prosperous will Chang'an be in the future?"

Another diner nodded as he ate: "That's right, look at this grand occasion, the imperial court has really put in a lot of effort, we can just wait to enjoy these blessings."

After a while, the instant noodle shop made a batch of instant noodles.

"Hey, have you heard? The novel instant noodles are ready. We can try them in the future!" An old lady standing on the street said to others with curiosity on her face.

"Yes, yes. I heard that this is a method passed down by Yu Yu's family. This thing is very convenient. When you are in a hurry or don't want to cook, you can just soak it and eat it. It saves a lot of trouble." A young man also responded excitedly.

"My kid is always out doing business. If he brings this instant noodles, he won't have to worry about having no hot meals. It's really a good thing." An uncle nodded with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

Mr. Zhang looked at the boxes of instant noodles and nodded with satisfaction. He said to the craftsmen around him, "Thank you for your hard work. The smooth production of these instant noodles is all thanks to your efforts."

"This kind of good thing will surely spread widely throughout the Tang Dynasty in the future. It will be very convenient for both the people and the army. Look at this instant noodle. It's just a small package, but it has great benefits. We should quickly promote it so that more people can know its benefits."

In the palace, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, listening to the minister's report. He was very pleased and said, "Very good, very good. Now that the instant noodles are ready, we must promote them as soon as possible."

"I hope that the common people can use this to eat conveniently during their busy schedules, and that soldiers in the army can also eat hot meals at any time while on the battlefield to boost morale."

"Order the relevant officials to make proper arrangements and ensure that this item can achieve its maximum effectiveness and benefit the people of the Great Tang."

Lord Qin: "Your Majesty is wise. The success of these instant noodles is truly a blessing for the Tang Dynasty. It will be much more convenient for us to travel abroad in the future."

Cheng Yaojin came over in a cement robe and said, "Yes, I heard that this instant noodle has a variety of flavors and will definitely satisfy everyone's different preferences. After promotion, it will definitely be popular."

The emperor frowned at his expression and said in feigned anger, "Cheng Yaojin, what's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you to oversee the cement production and the construction of Chang'an's main street?"

"Why are you here talking about instant noodles? Don't slack off on the important task I gave you!"

Cheng Yaojin finally came to his senses, scratched his head, and chuckled, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I just heard everyone talking about instant noodles and joined in the fun. I haven't forgotten about the cement thing."

"Look, I just came over there. The street construction is proceeding as planned, and the cement production is going smoothly. Your Majesty, don't worry!"