He is old, his hair is gray on his temples, and he is no longer as heroic as he once was.

He has also lost a lot of weight and his figure looks a bit thin.

At the same time, his temperament also changed.

He is no longer the prime minister who was feared by all officials in the capital hall, respected by all ministers, and courteous to all officials.

He was like an old man next door, with a smile and peaceful eyes.

"Mr. Jiefu!" Zhang Dun bowed deeply.

Zhang Yuan, who was following him, quickly followed and bowed deeply: "This junior has met Duke Jing!"

Wang Anshi turned around, looked at Zhang Dun, and then smiled: "Is Zihou here?"

"Come and try this braised meat and fish stew for me..."

"This is a new dish that I have tried and tested many times, using dishes from Jiangning and fish from Hundengzhou!"

"I am planning to send the recipe to Dengzhou to compete with Su Zizhan!"

Zhang Dun's eyes heated up and he said with a smile: "No!"

Then he walked into the kitchen, picked up a pair of chopsticks, and picked up the stewed fish in the pot.

It has a sweet and sour taste and a rich taste.

"How?" Wang Anshi asked eagerly.

"Mr. Jiefu's dish is moderately sweet and sour..." Zhang Dun said.

"That's right!" Wang Anshi said, stroking his beard: "The Dongpo pork used in the recipe sent by Su Zizhan was too fatty, so I used vinegar brewed by farmers in Runzhou (Zhenjiang) to neutralize it.

If it is fat, then add a little rice wine, sugar and other condiments..."

"The pork is fat but not greasy, and the fish is just right in texture and softness...it has more wonderful uses and richer taste than Su Zizhan's simple recipe!"

Zhang Dun was stunned as he listened.

Is this the retirement life of Mr. Jiefu in his later years?

Don't care about learning, don't care about government affairs, and only care about the taste of three meals?

It's quite...relaxing!

Wang Anshi didn't take it seriously. He looked behind Zhang Dun at the young man who was still bending over and asked, "Is this Zihou's?"

"Quanziyuan..." Zhang Dun quickly introduced.

Wang Anshi nodded.

Zhang Yuan's face turned red with excitement: "This junior will enter Zhang Yuan after finishing school, and then worship Duke Jing..."

Wang Anshi smiled and waved his hand: "I have already become an official... I don't need to call those official titles..."

"Be respectful and call me 'Mr. Banshan'. If it's casual, you can call me 'Old Man Wang'!"

For Wang Anshi, he really doesn't care about these red tapes.

If he cared, he wouldn't be Wang Jiefu.

Zhang Yuan didn't even dare to say so.

Wang Anshi chuckled: "I told you not to be so reserved!"

"Young people, be energetic and work hard!"

With that said, he said to Zhang Dun: "I heard that the young master ordered Zi Hou to go south to Guangxi..."

Zhang Dun nodded.

Wang Anshi asked: "Young Master, do you have any command?"

Zhang Dun nodded.

Wang Anshi laughed: "If it is convenient for Zihou, you can tell me whether the young master has any special instructions during his command?"

Zhang Dun replied: "Your Majesty's holy decree: there is no need to cross the Furiang River if it is not necessary..."

Wang Anshi's face suddenly became serious.

"Any more?"

"His Majesty also entrusted that anyone north of the Fuliang River, regardless of whether they are Dong lords or Jiaozhi officials, can be appointed officials at a cheap price and allowed to become ministers and subordinates..."

"Zihou..."

"kindness?"

"Your fate is much better than me!" He looked towards Henan, in the direction of the late emperor's imperial mausoleum.

Countless past events rolled through his mind.

Zhang Dun didn't dare to answer, so he could only bow his hands.

But they both know what the other is talking about?
Chapter completed!