Being a tour guide for historical celebrities, the motherland is amazed again

Chapter 231 You just said that the Great Zhou Dynasty lasted for eight hundred years?
"Let me do it."

Wang Mang walked into the kitchen, took the fish out of the bucket, and threw it heavily on the chopping board. Then he picked up a pair of scissors, cut open the fish's abdominal cavity, and took out the gills and internal organs.

"Brother Wang, you are so skilled at killing fish."

"Of course. Whenever I caught a big fish, I would cook it myself. Today, I'll show you my skills."

Wang Mang first prepared a dish of seasoning and marinated the fish, then cut potatoes, mushrooms, onions, etc. into small pieces as side dishes.

After about half an hour, the fish was almost marinated. Wang Mang transferred the fish to a stainless steel tray, sprinkled it with side dishes, covered it with tin foil, and put it in the oven.

"What's that smell? It's so fragrant?" Jiang Taigong almost drooled when he smelled the aroma of grilled fish coming from the kitchen.

"Jiang Taigong, this is my exclusive secret grilled fish. You can try it later. I guarantee you have never eaten anything so delicious." Wang Mang looked proud.

"Grilled fish?" Jiang Taigong was stunned. "I've grilled fish before, but why don't you light a fire?"

"This is an oven. It can heat up automatically without any open flame, achieving the effect of roasting." Wang Mang explained, pointing to the oven.

"It can be done this way, it's amazing." Jiang Taigong nodded in admiration.

"Jiang Taigong, can I ask you a question? Have you really learned magic? Can you tell fortunes?"

Wang Mang gradually discovered that Jiang Taigong's understanding of modern things was similar to that of other ancient people, and he did not seem to be a genius.

"There is no magic. I have been learning skills in the mountains for decades. I just studied military tactics and practiced martial arts so that I can go down the mountain to assist King Wen." Jiang Ziya said lightly.

"Then when you first arrived, how did you know that you had come to the afterlife?" Su Jiahe has always been puzzled by this question.

"Oh, I just guessed, but I didn't expect it to be right."

"Ah, you guessed it. How did you come up with this answer?" Su Jiahe was still shocked.

"I've been in the mountains for decades, and the human world has already changed. The scenery of the future is completely different from that of the Shang Dynasty. That's why I guess I've arrived many years later."

"Well, this reasoning seems to be correct," said Wang Mang.

After a while, the oven made a "ding" sound. Su Jiahe opened the oven, removed the tray with tweezers, and placed it on the table. The moment the foil was removed, an enticing aroma immediately spread.

"Brother Wang, your cooking skills are really good. The food is delicious and tasty." Su Jiahe gave a thumbs up.

"Oh, this thing called an oven makes the fish baked in it golden yellow, and it really looks better than those roasted over fire." Jiang Ziya couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks.

Su Jiahe ordered a few more dishes from the takeaway platform, and the group gathered around the table to show off their food. During dinner, everyone asked Jiang Ziya many questions.

"Jiang Taigong, it's said that you were fishing by the water and met King Wen of Zhou. Is that true?"

"It's true. It's called a willing bait."

"Jiang Taigong, did King Wen of Zhou really know how to tell fortunes?"

"King Wen was indeed skilled in divination and even deduced the Book of Changes, but the previous king has passed away. The current king is the second son, Ji Fa."

"Jiang Taigong, what is the reputation of Daji over there?" Daji suddenly asked cautiously.

"You're asking about that Daji? She was a concubine of the King of Shang. I've only heard of her name, never seen her in person, and I don't know much about her."

"Has anyone said she was a femme fatale who bewitched the King of Shang?" Daji had always wanted to know if she was the legendary bewitching concubine in history. "Never heard of it," Jiang Ziya waved his hand. "The King of Shang was stubborn and reckless, which led to the suffering of the people of Shang. What does that have to do with the concubine?"

"Ah, so it turns out that I am not a demon concubine, and the fall of the Shang Dynasty was not caused by me." Daji showed a look of surprise.

For a long time, the reputation of being a witch concubine has been a hurdle that Daji could not get over. After hearing what Jiang Ziya said, Daji finally felt relieved.

"Jiang Taigong, I have another question." Liu Zixun raised his hand high. "Historical records say that King Wen pulled his chariot 800 steps and that the Zhou Dynasty lasted 800 years. Is this true?"

"Pulling a cart? Pulling a cart for whom?"

"I'll pull your cart." Liu Zixun said.

"It must have been fabricated by some later generation. As a minister, how could I let the king pull the carriage? Wait, you just said that the Zhou Dynasty lasted for 800 years?" Jiang Ziya was stunned for a moment, and his hand that was picking up the food was suspended in mid-air.

"Jiang Taigong, the Zhou Dynasty has the longest reign in history. The dynasties that followed lasted for at least a few decades, and at most three or four hundred years. You should be more open-minded." Wang Mang patted Jiang Taigong on the shoulder.

"It's okay, it's okay. Everything that rises must fall. This is the way of all things. I have been prepared for this." Jiang Ziya gently put down his chopsticks, his face expression neither sad nor happy.

"Yes, the Zhou Dynasty has not been established yet, so why worry about its decline? Eat your food, eat your food." Wang Mang picked up a piece of fish with chopsticks and put it in Jiang Taigong's bowl.

"Jiang Taigong, where do you want to go shopping tomorrow?" Su Jiahe asked.

"Keep fishing. There's no need to go to the sea. It's too far. The river nearby is fine."

"I say, Jiang Taigong, there are still many interesting things in the future. Don't go fishing every day." Wang Mang was speechless.

"I've been assisting the king over there and haven't had time to fish for a long time. These few days are just right for me to relax." Jiang Taigong swallowed the fish slowly. "If one day, the king conquers the world, I can retire and live in seclusion in the mountains and continue fishing."

"Ah, even though he's in such a high position, his biggest wish is to go fishing. He's really a pure fisherman."

"Brother Wang, don't you like fishing too?"

"I do like fishing, but I have many other hobbies, such as traveling, hiking, and watching TV dramas. It would be boring to just fish all day."

"Brother Wang also has a hobby - time travel." Su Jiahe added on the side.

"Travel through time? Has Brother Wang also been to the afterlife?"

"I've never been to the future, I've always traveled forward," Wang Mang said. "Jiang Taigong, was your era interesting? Can you take us there to see it?"

"Can you take us with you this time? We have never traveled through time before." Liu Ziluan's eyes immediately showed anticipation.

"I also want to go and see what the ancient times were like." Yingying had just finished watching "Investiture of the Gods" and was very curious about the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

"Alas, it's not fun over there. There are wars everywhere in Jiuzhou, and there are countless refugees. Xiqi is preparing to attack the Shang Dynasty. After I go back, I won't have time to play with you." Jiang Taigong sighed.

"It's okay, it's okay. Every time we travel through time, it's a time of chaos or natural disasters. Maybe I can help you." Wang Mang patted his chest.

"Brother Wang, can you help me?" Jiang Taigong raised his eyebrows slightly.

"I'm telling you, I have battle records to check..."

"Alright, Brother Wang, let's talk about this later," Jiang Taigong interrupted Wang Mang softly. "Where are we going fishing tomorrow?"