Goldfield
Chapter 225: Corn?

The sun was setting gently on the horizon, dyeing the water a fiery red. The ground seemed to have been covered with a dark red brocade robe. Usually at hours like this, the dock will become quieter. However, it is still crowded with activity. Port laborers paced, carrying cargo on their shoulders and backs. The carts between the carts were piled high with the goods of the ship that was at sea.

A group of muscular men dressed all in black patrolled around the pier. All of their eyes were alert and they were observing the surroundings attentively. In the cargo hold of about hundreds of ships, there were seeds of foreign crops as well as some valuable items from the western hemisphere and the southern sea.

The rarer something is, the greater its value. Silk and porcelain, items commonly seen in the Great Ming Dynasty, could be sold for ten times, even a hundred times their value in the west. On the other hand, items that were considered commonplace in the west were worth more gold in the Great Ming Dynasty. The emperor had previously said that all goods from the voyage, other than the ones he listed, belonged to Prince Yang. From the spoils of this trip, Prince Yang would definitely increase his wealth by a hundredfold! There were so many precious items, so naturally those items had to prevent unscrupulous people from seeing them.

Prince Yang also considered these items very important and rejected Commander Bao's proposal to be escorted to the city first. He sat inside a simple business office on the dock and watched as bags of goods were loaded onto horse carriages. His facial expression was calm and his mouth was pressed into an ordinary line. His eyes shone with a cool light and emitted an aura that made people hesitate to approach him.

“Grumbling ...” Four people sitting in silence suddenly heard a small voice. It sounded very clear and made it difficult for people to ignore it.

Commander Bao quietly looked from the corner of his eyes to peek at Prince Yang. The prince's expression remained the same as if the clear voice from his enlarged belly had nothing to do with him.

The steward Liu cleverly detected Commander Bao's line of sight and coughed lightly to call for the attention of others. She then hugged her stomach and calmly confessed, “Teacher, forgive me. This old waiter didn't have a good appetite this morning on board. It's not even dinner time yet, but my stomach is complaining about food. ”

Prince Yang naturally knew that his butler was in love with him. However, did Steward Liu really think he was still childish? The world is vast, but eating is important, what is awkward about being hungry? Her bright eyes spun a little and she looked into Office Liu's eyes before she said weakly, “Commander Bao, is there where we can go to get food on this dock?”

This question made Commander Bao feel a little uncomfortable. The Tanggu Pier was very simple, so the only people selling food were the nearby villagers, all of whom were farmers. The food was quite raw and no one knew how hygienic the food was. It was said that the Prince of the Yang Kingdom was a bit of a germaphobe, could he eat a stomach here?

When Prince Yang noticed that Commander Bao remained silent a little with an awkward expression on his face, he followed in a slightly hoarse and gloomy voice, “What? Is Commander Bao in trouble now? ”

Very few people knew that Zhu Junyang had a disease when he was very young. Due to anemia, he had fainted in the past. His body slowly strengthened with age and with the care of the palace healers. After he started practicing martial arts, almost no one knew about this past. However, due to this previous illness, Zhu Junyang could not bear hunger. Once he felt the pain, his mood would become irritable and confused. As a result, the tone he used to speak to Commander Bao also showed impatience.

Commander Bao hurriedly got down from the bench and knelt down with his hands cupped and lowered his head, “Prince Yang, the surroundings in the dock are too rough and simple. I'm afraid.I'm afraid you may not be able to tolerate the food here! ”

“How can I not tolerate food here? I even ate raw fish and drank rainwater on the boat. If that's not considered rude, what might happen? ” The emptiness in his stomach made Zhu Junyang feel annoyed and agitated. His last sentence even contained a hint of reprimand in it.

The one who best understood the young prince of the kingdom must have been Servant Liu, who had seen him grow up. He knew that the young prince was greedy. If he doesn't get food now, someone will suffer. Waiter Liu hurriedly spoke to Commander Bao, “Commander Bao, find some edible food at the dock and bring it back. This old servant almost fainted from hunger! ”

Commander Bao knew that Prince Yang's eyes were flashing with a hint of impatience. He also knew that the prince, despite being young, was not someone who had a gentle and gentle personality. Therefore, he hurriedly got up and said, “I have to say that the only slightly good food here is from the noodle stall run by the sister of the Yu Family. Royal Prince, please wait a moment! ”

As soon as Prince Yang impatiently waved his hand at him with a cold expression, Commander Bao rushed to Yu Xiaocao's noodle stand. Right now, all the port workers are busy doing work, so there is not a single person on the stand. Madame Han was currently boiling a delicious zhajiang paste. In addition to fermented soybean paste, the sauce also has minced meat fried and tofu which is very dense, which makes it taste quite delicious.

Normally, at hours like this, the Yu sisters had already cleaned up the stall and returned home. However, as there are special circumstances today, they work overtime with the same hours as the port workers at the request of Brother Six. Yu Xiaocao was currently bored to death as he sat on the wooden bench. He plays with his hands. When he raised his eyes, he saw Commander Bao rushing over as if a hellhound from the underworld was chasing after him.

“Master, you must be tired! Come sit. Do you want a serving of zhajiang noodles or chives noodles? ” Yu Xiaocao remembered that this man enjoyed these two noodles very much. She was not sure if she wanted to eat the same thing or try something new this time.

Commander Bao flopped down on a nearby chair and shouted before he could catch his breath, “Whatever kind of noodles you have, give me three bowls, it should come out immediately! Also give me a plate of pork head meat, pork ears with chili oil, stir-fry intestines, and seaweed with dried tofu too! Just soon! This order must be immediate !! ”

During the day, this man eats up bloating. If he were to eat this food, he would not be in a hurry. Judging from his obvious nervousness and anxiety, he must have ordered this meal for the young prince of the kingdom, who had just finished his cruise trip. Only a person born with a royal background could cause his servants to run around until their feet came off!

Yu Xiaocao secretly cursed the arrogance of these influential people, yet still looked at his face solemnly as he replied, “The fastest noodle dish is zhajiang noodles. The sauce has just ripened, so once the noodles are done cooking, we just pour the sauce on it and it's ready to eat! Wait a minute, everything will be ready soon! ”

Commander Bao looked at the burly girl in front of him with admiration. He was really a smart little boy to be able to tell from his words and attitude that he was ordering food for a noble. She even had her aunt sterilize her bowls and chopsticks specifically. He's paying attention to detail!

Yu Xiaocao attentively washed his hands and then used boiling water to wash the cutting board and knife. Only after he did that did he carefully cut out some of the boiled food to make the dishes. He used a little chili oil to spice up some pork ear ribbons and also put some garlic paste and chopped chives on the plate. By doing this, the nobles can choose whether they want a strong taste to their food. After that, he swiftly cooked the fried pork intestines. After everything was done, Madam Han had also finished cooking zhajiang noodles.

Madam Han was originally good at cooking. After getting some pointers from Xiaocao, he knew how to make every single noodle dish on the menu very well. The best dish is zhajiang noodles. That disciple completely surpassed her teacher; madam Han was better at controlling the heat while cooking the sauce than Xiaocao.

Three large bowls of zhajiang noodles with four plates of boiled food typical of the Yu Family was considered a pretty sumptuous feast on the dock. Regarding the taste, it was obvious that no other seller on the dock could surpass the boiled food and noodles of the Yu Family zhajiang!

The four plates of carefully boiled food were arranged into baskets. Commander Bao took the lead and snatched the basket while urging Xiaocao and Lady Han, “Quick! Bring me noodles and come with me !! ”

Xiaocao grimaced a little while complaining inwardly, ‘You clearly know which job is easier. Noodles had just come out of the pot, so the bowl was hot enough to blister someone's hand. You're a tough guy with calluses, but you make women and children carry a bowl of noodles. This guy has no shame! ‘

Fortunately, they did not go far before Commander Bao sent some of his men to bring a bowl of noodles. He then dispersed them after throwing a piece of silver as payment.

The three guards were busy all afternoon. Their stomachs have long complained of eating. As the tantalizing aroma of zhajiang noodles hit their noses, they gulped their saliva and looked at each other before speaking calmly to Xiaocao, “Save the change as a gift from our commander, we'll patrol there. In a moment, can you send a few bowls of noodles? You will not be disappointed! ”

The three soldiers were well aware of their responsibilities. As long as they did not leave any gaps while patrolling, they could eat a bowl of noodles on the sidelines of their shift. This noodle is so amazing it smells so good. Even the dragon beard noodles with chicken feet the best restaurants in the capital city do not have a seductive scent!

The three guards were assigned to guard the most crowded and crowded dock area. The area was close to the sea and one could easily see the impressive-looking row of ships. The port workers were all busy, trembling in fear, as the palace guards observed them.

In order to ensure this important task goes smoothly, Brother Six has made all efforts. There were plenty of regular staff on his team and he even had his subordinates call all the day laborers to help. Overall, several hundred people worked together to bring down the ship at an inhumane speed. In one afternoon, more than half of the cargo had been removed from the ship and piled into horse carriages to be moved to the city…

Yu Xiaocao used the wooden slab as a tray and carefully delivered three bowls of zhajiang noodles with great difficulty. He slowly stepped on the shifting sand of the beach and gave the three soldiers the noodles they ordered. Each squadron had ten people and among them was a low-ranking captain.

When those people smelled the strong smell of noodles, they inevitably came to see the food. The three soldiers recognized Yu Xiaocao, so they informed their captain before they happily greeted Xiaocao. As if they were afraid someone would steal their food, they all took the bowl, ignored the burning heat of their hands, and slipped away to sip the noodles.

After the little captain reset his shift, he came over and grinned, “You guys are too serious! Sneaking out to eat by yourself! Tell me, how am I supposed to punish you all? ”

One of those soldiers was a very tall and muscular person. He flashed a smile as he expressed his thoughts straightforwardly, “Oke! We will accept punishment! I'll treat you all to noodles! Who would have thought this little pier could hide such a gem. This noodle is better than any noodle I have ever eaten in the capital. There are no restaurants in there that can compare! ”

All the other palace guards thought that he thought noodles tasted really good because he was too hungry. But as soon as they tasted zhajiang noodles, they knew that it was really delicious!

After Yu Xiaocao delivered food to these people, he stood quietly by the side to pick up their empty bowls and chopsticks after they were done. His large, curious eyes opened wide as he observed the enormous ship. He was secretly contemplating the influence of this fellow transmigrator in this world. He was pretty sure that his friend had been a shipbuilding major before he came! He was unexpectedly able to design and build ships that had sails and steam power so that they could traverse the distant ocean! At this moment, Xiaocao did not realize that he had accidentally discovered the truth!

Xiaocao, who was in the middle of enjoying this scene, suddenly saw the Oldest Mother's Uncle on the dock at work. His uncle is a hard worker! He ran back and forth delivering vegetables to the prefectural city and might have already made a lot of money, yet he still did not want to leave the dock job as well.

Wait...what was that? The bag on his oldest uncle's back was somehow hollow. The golden-looking seed suddenly fell, didn't it... corn?