mtlumby2d Chapter 374 The Weird Emperor of Penglai
Chapter 374 The Weird Emperor of Penglai
The test results of the soap came out very quickly. Although the soap from Penglai Kingdom can cleanse the skin, the fragrance is not long-lasting and the moisturizing effect is average. The soap from the Yuan Dynasty is just as Xiao Jingxuan said. It not only has an excellent cleansing effect, but also has a very long-lasting fragrance. The skin after washing is not dry, but tender and moisturized.
Not only women like it, men also like it very much. Who doesn't want to feel clean and fresh?
Moreover, the scents of soaps in the Yuan Dynasty were diverse, including floral, herbal, and ambergris. There were also sulfur soaps, milk soaps, mutton fat soaps, and plant soaps, to name a few.
After introducing soap, it is the turn of toothpaste, toilet paper and other daily necessities. Regardless of whether these are noble or not, just talking about their practicality, they are really popular.
After talking about daily necessities, it is time to talk about food.
"This is white sugar, white as clouds."
“These are snacks made with white sugar.”
"This is rock candy."
Seeing the snow-white sugar, all the civil and military officials in Penglai Kingdom were amazed.
Since ancient times, sugar has always been dark brown, and there has never been white sugar.
The Yuan Dynasty actually made white sugar.
Nalanze tasted the white sugar. The soft white sugar melted in his mouth. It was sweet but not greasy. It was the best sugar.
"Good, really good, the Yuan Dynasty has broadened my horizons." Nalan Ze looked at Xiao Jingxuan with admiration.
Before the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, he knew about Gongsun Yinli and several generals around him.
Gongsun Yinli was not only courageous, but also a person who valued talents. He once asserted that under the leadership of Gongsun Yinli, the Yuan Dynasty would become strong at the fastest speed. As long as the Gongsun royal family was united enough, the Yuan Dynasty would definitely become stronger and stronger.
Just as he had guessed, the Yuan Dynasty had indeed changed dramatically.
Afterwards, the servant presented snacks made of white sugar to Nalan Ze and asked him to taste them one by one.
Snacks such as canned fruits, jams, hawthorn cakes, and biscuits were a novelty to Nalanze.
He doesn't like sweets, but these desserts are sweet but not greasy, so he can barely eat a few bites.
Seeing that Nalan Ze was eating with relish, the Crown Prince, the princes, and the Queen could not help but ask for some snacks.
Nalan Xu enjoyed the meal the most.
The civil and military officials present swallowed their saliva hard. Couldn't they have a taste too?
Well, there are too many people, not enough to share, and no time to share slowly.
When Nalan Ze and the others had almost finished eating, Xiao Jingxuan took out chili peppers and various foods made with chili peppers.
Chili peppers are divided into three categories: mildly spicy, medium spicy, and extra spicy.
There are no chili peppers in Penglai Kingdom, and people don’t eat dogwood very often, so they mainly eat light food.
Naranze tasted the crispy chili.
After one bite, I want to take a second bite.
Nan Yuwan and the princes, grandchildren and wives of the emperor also tasted it.
"So spicy! But so fragrant!" Nalan Xu's reaction was the biggest.
He didn't go for the mild spicy version, but went straight for the medium spicy and extra spicy versions, which were so spicy that he was sweating all over.
"happy!"
Jamel Xiao then had people serve spicy strips and other foods.
For a moment, a spicy smell wafted through the Hefeng Hall. The smell was so tempting that people couldn't help swallowing their saliva.
When Nalan Ze was enjoying the meal, he asked the palace servants to take some snacks and distribute them to the ministers and clan leaders so that they could also have a taste.
In an instant, all kinds of voices were heard in the hall. Some people liked the food, while others did not.
Jamel Xiao turned around and gave Ye Tang a smug smile.
Ye Tang secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Her husband behaved very well today. He was diligent and didn't yawn.
When they had almost finished eating, Xiao Jingxuan asked someone to bring out various exquisite porcelains, jade, jadeite, agate, gemstones, silk, spices, tea and other things from the Yuan Dynasty.
These things are not uncommon in Penglai Kingdom, so Nalan Ze is not interested in them.
Seeing this, Xiao Jingxuan did not feel disappointed at all. Penglai Kingdom was vast and rich in resources. It was also a powerful country by the sea. With hundreds of years of heritage, there were countless treasures in the country. Gold, silver, jewelry, porcelain and silk were not at all in Nalan Ze's eyes.
All the rare things that the Yuan Dynasty could show off were those grown and made by Ye Tang.
In addition to daily necessities, food and various high-end products, Xiao Jingxuan also brought weapons. Of course, they were just some swords, spears and other weapons. The three secret weapons could not be brought. It would be disastrous if powerful countries knew about the Yuan Dynasty's most powerful weapons in advance.
The Lu family in Penglai Kingdom is comparable to the Xiao family, and their forging technology is also extremely advanced. Xiao Jingxuan dares to guarantee that if he dares to bring things like the black ball and the super crossbow to Penglai Kingdom, the Lu family will definitely be able to make them by copying them. It can't be said to be exactly the same, but it will definitely not be bad.
"I wonder if the emperor is satisfied with the things I brought from the Yuan Dynasty?" Xiao Jingxuan returned to his seat and asked after Nalan Ze and his group had almost finished tasting.
Nalanze praised: "I am very satisfied, but what your country brought is too little."
Xiao Jingxuan said generously: "The things that our dynasty brought this time are all given to your country for free. Our dynasty does not have any ambitions, but just wants to be on good terms with Penglai and do some small business. Penglai has many things that our dynasty does not have, and our dynasty also has things that Penglai values. The two countries can rely on these things to interact with each other and establish friendly relations."
"Hahaha! I see the sincerity of the Yuan Dynasty!" Nalan Ze said, "It's just a small business, not a big deal. I approve it!"
When these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials were surprised.
Before coming, the emperor did not reveal his intention to make friends with the Yuan Dynasty.
It is said to be a small business, but is it as simple as doing a small business?
Penglai Kingdom has not communicated with other countries for decades. Once it communicates with the Yuan Dynasty, it will be reborn. By then, the other three countries will definitely find Penglai, and Penglai will be greatly changed.
Everyone off the field had different thoughts.
Some ministers stood up to express their opinions, and their words were full of contempt and disrespect for the Yuan Dynasty.
Xiao Jingxuan and Ye Tang did not have any special reaction when they heard this, they just looked at Nalan Ze with a smile.
The emperor has agreed. What’s the point if a few ministers disagree? They still have to listen to the emperor.
"General Zhu, Prime Minister Luo, you are both veterans of two dynasties. You have followed me for many years and know my temper. I made this decision after careful consideration." Nalan Ze looked at the ministers indifferently.
"My Penglai is vast and rich in resources, with strong troops and horses. Who can bully us?"
"If we keep hiding our strength and don't show it, other countries will laugh at us." After Nalan Ze finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Jingxuan and Ye Tang again: "I admire Emperor Yuanwu and agree to exchange exchanges with the Yuan Dynasty."
Xiao Jingxuan stood up and picked up a glass of wine: "The Emperor of Penglai is really generous and magnanimous. Your Majesty, don't worry. My Yuan Dynasty is sincerely friendly with your country and will never let you down."
Ye Tang watched Xiao Jingxuan perform quietly without interrupting.
Men need to save face when they are outside. In such a grand occasion, she sat beautifully by the side and acted as a good wife and mother, which was the greatest help to Jamel Xiao.
After three rounds of drinks, the banquet ended.
Xiao Jingxuan and Ye Tang first went to pick up Ye Qianbai and his group, and then went to the royal villa, which was used to accommodate guests.
In the carriage, Ye Tang said to Xiao Jingxuan: "My husband, I think the way Emperor Penglai and the eldest grandson of the emperor look at me is a little strange."
Jamel Xiao snorted: “They are peeping at your beauty.”
Ye Tang gave him a slap on the head: "I am not a fairy, your wife. There are so many beauties in Penglai Country, many of them are prettier than me."
She said sternly, "Let's not talk about the eldest grandson, let's talk about Emperor Penglai. The way he looked at me was a little surprised at first, but then it was as if he was looking through me at someone else."
She touched her face and said, "Maybe my face looks like someone he knows."