As a complementary food, kimchi is still very popular in life. Many people eat pickles when they drink porridge, which makes people feel very satisfied. Do you think only modern people like pickles? In fact, the ancients also liked to eat pickles. Today, let's talk about how much the ancients liked pickles.
Speaking of the ancients' love for pickles, we have to mention the ancestor of pickles-Qin Shihuang. When people talk about Qin Shihuang, the first thing that comes to mind is his achievements in unifying the six countries, or some policies he pursued. In fact, Qin Shihuang was also the originator of pickles. Many people may be surprised to hear this statement, which has some basis. According to ancient records, when people built the Great Wall, they faced many problems. In that remote place, it is difficult to eat vegetables. When Qin Shihuang heard about it, he thought of a way. He made people prepare a lot of vegetables, then washed them with seawater and dried them, which became pickles and solved the problem of eating vegetables for everyone. Everyone thinks this pickle is delicious, and everyone follows suit and stores it in a big jar.
Another pickle lover is Zhou. How much does Zhou like pickles? It is said that King Zhou prepared a 120 vat full of pickles, which he regarded as a treasure and hid. If one day he is happy, he will also share pickles with the DPRK ministers. At the banquet, every pickle is accompanied by a dish, and ministers can judge their own dishes by the pickles on the table. It can be seen that not only ordinary people like to eat pickles, but even the emperor has a special liking for pickles.
During the Three Kingdoms period, pickles were also very popular. Sun Quan was surrounded by a famous soldier named Huang Gai. He planted a lot of vegetables where he was stationed. The vegetables planted are very fresh. In order to store vegetables, soldiers will put them in containers, seal them with soil and then pickle them. Pickles are especially delicious. Soldiers always eat pickled pickles before fighting. This pickle can not only stimulate their appetite, but also boost their morale. When Zhuge Liang came to Dongwu to discuss state affairs, he tasted pickled pickles and even praised the pickles cooked by soldiers. After that, the local people seized the business opportunity and began to pickle pickles, making pickles a regular food for people.
Kimchi has a very long history. In ancient times, both the poor and powerful monarchs had a soft spot for pickles. Not only because its production cost is relatively low, but also because it tastes delicious. Although our living conditions are better now, people still like to eat pickles, which also shows that good things can stand the test of time. Just like ourselves, if we are good enough, gold will always shine.