I watched Er Chuang’s short video, and everything went numb!

[They found the "Chinese Recipe" series of books, each of which records about 200 common dishes in a province. ]

[In addition, there are very precise requirements for the amount of condiments and seasonings, which has a standardized reference significance. ]

[With the help of professional chefs, scholars set different stimulation indexes for chili seasonings, and then combined with the amount, the total spiciness value of the recipes in each province can be calculated. ]

[Calculated in this way, the spiciness of Shudu and Shancheng areas is the highest in the country, with a spiciness value of only an astonishing 129, while Hunan Province is 52. ]

The barrage flew out:

"Impossible! People from Hunan Province are dissatisfied! I have been to Shudu and Shancheng, and I don’t think it is that spicy."

"People from Gan Province disagree with this result, which is inconsistent with reality."

"People from Shancheng think this result is very reasonable."

"..."

The barrage debated endlessly.

In many dynasties after the Kangxi plane of the Qing Dynasty, many ancient people in the seven spicy areas also held different opinions on this result.

Some agreed, some disagreed.

……

[Every sub-category of Sichuan and Chongqing cuisine has a lot of chili peppers, whether it is meat, seafood, game, or vegetarian dishes, all of them are made spicy. ]

[Some scholars used the same method to study the newer and more complete "Famous Chinese Recipes", and then found that your province is the champion. ]

[Not only does spicy food account for the highest proportion in the recipe, but the average spiciness is also the highest, more than twice that of Shudu cuisine. ]

[Of course, this is just an interesting study based on standard recipes. ]

[Even if the same amount is used, the cooking method of the dish is different, and the way of adding chili peppers is different, there is a big difference in the actual spiciness, so don't be too serious. 】

The barrage flew out:

"Wow, if you change the recipe, you will become the first in your province. If you change another recipe, maybe the first place will be in another province."

"This is just a theory, and it does not represent the actual ability to eat spicy food."

"In fact, even if people are from the same spicy food area, their ability to eat spicy food is different."

"I said it, it's just a fun research, don't take it seriously."

"..."

Many ancient people from all dynasties nodded.

The research results of later generations are indeed not very authoritative and cannot represent the real situation.

……

[When friends in the spicy food area compete in their ability to eat spicy food, please consider the feelings of friends in the non-spicy food area. If you continue to compete, it will scare them. 】

[No matter which province loves spicy food, the spiciness of local dishes may be "lethal" for them. 】

【After all, the spicy level of the menu in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is only about 9, Guangdong Province is only 6.7, and Fujian Province is even lower at 2.9, which is a serious taste gap with the spicy food-loving provinces. 】

【If you go to a Sichuan or Hunan restaurant and don't communicate clearly when ordering how spicy "slightly spicy" is, you may cry after taking a bite.. 】

Barrage flew out:

"Stop talking, it's all tears."

"This is a wise saying! I am a Fujian native who went to a mountain city to eat hot pot. I was told that the soup base should be slightly spicy. Wow, I almost left."

"Reply - Hehe, in a mountain city, slightly spicy means a symbolic reduction in chili."

"Reply - The most terrifying thing is that some hot pot restaurants don't have a shuangyang pot or slightly spicy food. The boss said that slightly spicy food is the bottom line, which is outrageous."

"..."

In many dynasties after the Kangxi plane of the Qing Dynasty, many ancient people in the non-spicy zone looked at the numerous barrages and their mouths twitched slightly.

They have been to the heavy spicy zone and have had similar painful experiences.

……

[In fact, some neighboring provinces of the non-spicy zone may be the heavy spicy zone. Living very close to each other, the taste preferences are so different, which is also outrageous. 】

[Why do people who eat spicy food always like it? 】

[The answer you may get is: my parents always put a lot of chili in their dishes, and my parents will also say that my grandparents always put spicy food in their dishes, which is a dietary tradition. 】

[As for tradition, we need to look for clues in history. The custom of Chinese people eating chili can probably only be traced back to a few hundred years ago. 】

[The reason is very simple. Chili is not a native plant of China. It is native to South America. We only introduced it from abroad in the late Ming Dynasty. 】

…

"Original from America again?"

"This America is really a treasure land."

In the plane of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di was very emotional.

At the same time, he was extremely fortunate.

Fortunately, the giant screen in the sky informed him of the relevant information about America, otherwise the Ming Dynasty would have missed this treasure land.

……

[Like many imported products, peppers first appeared in the eastern and southern coastal areas with trading ports. ]

[But these provinces that first came into contact with peppers seemed to be not very interested in them and collectively became pepper-free zones. ]

[Provinces that popularized peppers on a large scale earlier were located inland. ]

……

“Why is this?”

Many ancient people in all dynasties were a little curious.

……

[During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, there were documents recording that people in your province used peppers instead of salt. ]

[Maybe some friends don’t understand the significance of “using peppers instead of salt”? ]

[In ancient times, salt was not like today, where you can buy a large bag for a few dollars. ]

……

“Is salt so cheap in later generations??”

Many ancient people in all dynasties were shocked.

Because salt, a cheap condiment that modern people think is very common, was very expensive in ancient China.

Sometimes, the price of a pound of salt could even be as high as nearly 200 dragon coins.

……

[At that time, the salt-making technology was backward, coupled with inconvenient transportation, high taxes, and huge profits for merchants, so it was difficult for people far away to buy salt.Inland from the salt fields by the sea, salt is a relatively expensive condiment, and not everyone can afford it. 】

[Compared to salt, pepper can be grown by yourself on scattered land, which is easier to obtain and is a relatively cheap condiment. 】

[Moreover, pepper can provide strong taste stimulation. The chemical components in it will cause the nerves in the mouth and esophagus to produce pain signals and send them to the brain. The brain then releases the pain-killing substance endorphin. 】

[As the endorphin level increases, you will have a special sense of joy, which will have the effect of appetizing and accompanying food. 】

[To a certain extent, it can cover up the blandness of food that is not salted enough. 】

[Adding pepper can suppress the fishy smell, making some meats that have a natural fishy smell taste more delicious. 】

[It can also suppress bacteria, prevent the growth of common foodborne bacteria, reduce the chance of food contamination, and extend the shelf life of meals. 】

……

"This pepper is a good thing!"

Many ancient people in all dynasties saw that pepper has so many uses and benefits, and they couldn't help but exclaimed.

Suddenly.

Many people who have made up their minds to explore America decided to bring peppers back from America at that time.

……

[This also made the people in the inland really feel that they had picked up a treasure, and began to grow and eat peppers on a large scale. 】

[In addition to social factors such as salt shortage, the formation of the heavy spicy area is also closely related to the natural environment. 】

[If you superimpose the heavy spicy area with the meteorological numerical map, you will find that the heavy spicy area basically overlaps with the area with less than 1,800 hours of sunshine per year, and almost overlaps with the area with an average annual humidity of more than 70% and an average temperature of 4 to 8 degrees Celsius in January. 】

[In other words, the environment of the heavy spicy area is cold and humid in winter, with more fog and less sunshine. 】

【According to the view of ancient traditional medicine, if you want to live comfortably in these places, you need to eat something to remove moisture. 】

【And spicy condiments often have this effect. 】

【Before peppers were introduced to China, peppercorns, mustard and other condiments were already widely used in spicy areas to provide spicy taste. 】

【Obviously, peppers have a similar effect. 】

……

“So that’s it.”

Many ancient people in all dynasties suddenly realized it.

It seems that there are inevitable reasons for the formation of spicy areas and non-spicy areas.

……

【Some ancient medical books believe that peppers can “dispel cold and dampness, relieve depression, remove phlegm and digest food” and can be used directly as a medicinal material. 】

【People living in cold and damp areas are naturally happy to see this. Put peppers in the dishes and eat to remove moisture. It’s great. 】

【By the end of the Qing Dynasty, the spicy food area had already taken shape, and the local people had developed a habit of loving spicy food. 】

【However, for coastal areas, it is easier to obtain salt, and the climate is not too cold and humid, so there is no need to eat too spicy food, soI am quite restrained about chili peppers. 】

Barrages flew out:

"As a person from the coastal non-spicy food zone, my physique is different from that of people from the spicy food zone. My stomach can't stand spicy food."

"I am from Guangdong Province. In fact, I also like spicy food and can eat spicy food, but the climate does not allow it. I get acne when I eat spicy food." (To read the exciting novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

"Reply - there are also oral ulcers."

"..."

In many dynasties after the Kangxi plane of the Qing Dynasty, some ancient people in the non-spicy food zone looked at these barrages and agreed deeply in their hearts.

They felt that they really couldn't eat spicy food like people from the spicy food zone.

……[]

[Looking at the compatriots from the neighboring province serving one red dish after another on the table, they shouted "I don't understand, but I am shocked", and the generation gap in taste was formed. 】

[It’s good to have a more diverse food culture. Eating the same flavor all the time will make you feel a little tired. 】

[The dishes in different parts of the country are different. You can also go to other places to experience different delicacies. 】

[Maybe it can open the door to a new world for you, and then there will be another kind of fun in eating in life. 】

[However, when facing food you don’t know much about, you still have to experience it step by step, so as not to turn the surprise into a shock. 】

The barrage flew out:

“All flavors will make you tired, but spicy food will not, because spicy food is painful! (bitter smile)”

“You won’t get tired of eating spicy food. Spicy, fragrant, fresh, dry, oily, fermented, sour, and mushy food... There is always something suitable for you.”

“…”

The conclusion after watching the video.

In many dynasties before the Kangxi plane of the Qing Dynasty, many ancient people had great interest in eating spicy food and wanted to taste what it tasted like.

Therefore, they were looking forward to the early entry of chili peppers into China.

……

In the high-altitude giant screen.

The video refreshed.

A new video appeared.

[The most powerful non-Five Permanent Members of the UN, it is invincible under the Five Permanent Members, and one-for-one exchange for the Five Permanent Members? ]

……

The moment this line of big words appeared on the high-altitude giant screen, it instantly aroused great interest among many ancient people in all dynasties.

The main reason was that the gimmick of "he is invincible under the Five Permanent Members, and one-for-one exchange for the Five Permanent Members" was too eye-catching.

There are nearly 200 countries in the later generations. In addition to the Five Permanent Members, there are also so many countries that dare to claim to be invincible under the Five Permanent Members. This tone is indeed a bit big.

Of course.

What the ancients thought was even more outrageous was this half sentence: "One for one with the five permanent members".

The ancients had already fully understood how powerful the five permanent members were from many previous videos.

It was hard for them to believe that any non-five permanent member country could "exchange one for one" with the five permanent members.

Many ancient people thought that if this country had this strength, why couldn't it become the sixth permanent member?

"Which country is this? How could it be so arrogant?"

With this question, they stared at the giant screen in the sky.

……

[As we all know, the five permanent members have the final say on whether the earth is in chaos or not. ]

[Among all the countries in the world today, the five permanent members of the United Nations are undoubtedly the ceiling-level existence, sitting firmly on the top of the global power pyramid. ]

[And outside the five permanent members, the strongest country should be India. ]

[As the "most capable" country in South Asia, India's strength is known as "he is invincible under the five permanent members, and one-for-one with the five permanent members above them." 】

The barrage flew out:

"Ah? Ah San? A country that we beat up is so powerful? Impossible?"

"No, what level is Ah San? How dare it be so arrogant?"

"It feels a bit outrageous. How can Ah San have this ability?"

"..."

Many ancient people in the past dynasties were also shocked at this time.

They never expected this answer.

They have learned a lot about the situation of Ah San in many previous videos.

The impression they got was that it was an extremely strange country.

The new video content on the high-altitude giant screen now says that this country is a strong country, and it can also achieve "it is invincible under the five permanent members, and one for one above the five permanent members".

This makes the ancients feel that it is too bizarre.

A clown-like character suddenly said that he is a peerless master.

Who dares to believe this?

"Can the Indians be so strong? It doesn't seem so?"

Many ancient people suddenly had many doubts.

...

[In our impression, the Indians are a strange country, and it seems that they have never been strong. ]

[Because for us, the Indian army is basically vulnerable. ]

[For example, in that battle, our army defeated the Indian army in just 32 days, and even fought to a place about 300 kilometers away from the Indian capital. ]

[This war also directly destroyed the national confidence of the Indians as a new country. ]

[To this day, when the Indian army holds internal exercises, it will set the number of the Dragon Army that severely damaged it that year as the number of the imaginary enemy. ]

[This habit has continued for more than 60 years, which shows how deep the impression this battle left on the Indians. 】

……

See here.

Many ancient people in the past dynasties smiled.

They had seen the relevant information of that battle in the previous video.

Asan was indeed defeated miserably.

But I didn't expect that the blow to Asan was so great that (Wang Haohao) had not forgotten it for decades.

It seems that it was really beaten too badly at that time.

……

【From our perspective, we naturally don't take Asan seriously. 】

【But in fact, if we put Asan in the world for comparison, we can't find a country stronger than it.Several. 】

[Especially in terms of military strength. 】

[Some time ago, the famous military website "Global Firepower Index" (GFP) of the United States released the global conventional military rankings for 2023. 】

[Australia ranks fourth in the world after the "Big Three", and is higher than the two permanent members of the UN Security Council, the British Empire and the Gallic Rooster. 】

[In other words, there are only three countries in the world today that can defeat India. 】

The barrage flew out:

"Ah, this... is really a bit unexpected."

"This... I don't know whether to say that India is too strong, or that the Gallic Chicken Country and the British Empire are too weak."

"I really didn't expect that India has this strength, but why do I always feel that India is a weak chicken?"

"Reply-because you are in the Dragon Country, so you think it is not strong."

"..."

The plane of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

A trace of surprise flashed in Li Shimin's eyes.

The military strength of India really surprised him a little.

If India really has this strength, it really deserves the saying: "It is invincible under the Five Constant Virtues, and one for one above the Five Constant Virtues."

But soon, a question emerged in Li Shimin's mind:

"Is this ranking accurate?"

He was a little skeptical about the authenticity and reliability of this ranking.

Although he knew from the previous video that the military strength of the "lower two permanent members" of the Gallic Chicken Kingdom and the British Empire could not be compared with the "upper three permanent members" of the Dragon Kingdom, the Eagle Sauce Kingdom, and the Bear Kingdom.

But he didn't believe that India was not as good as India.

In fact, he thought it was unlikely that India could "exchange one for one" with the British Empire or the Gallic Chicken Kingdom.

If India had this strength, it would not be so desperate that it could not become the "sixth permanent member".

While thinking, Li Shimin continued to look at the giant screen in the sky with doubt. .