Chapter 1918: Anatomy, Veterinary Science, and Cooking

The butcher explained from the side: "If a pig isn't castrated, the gamey smell is too strong, and the meat is very hard to eat..."

Huke, standing nearby, pointed to three places on the pig and said: "These are the thyroid, lymph nodes, and adrenal glands, respectively..."

"If these three places are not removed, and the meat is accidentally eaten, it is very likely to cause illness."

"Moreover, according to our research, the thyroid gland relates to the pig's reproductive function and growth. If it is swollen here, we will find that some pigs become very thin and small after reaching adulthood."

"And based on this discovery, we have also found similar cases in humans. Because of this situation, they also have swelling in this neck area, and they either grow too fast or too slow."

Liu Zheng nodded; it seemed these people's research was not entirely useless.

Liu Zheng continued to listen to these researchers speak.

"As for the lymph nodes here, although we have not yet discovered what symptoms lymph node lesions cause—these have not yet found enough cases in humans, and no pattern has been summarized."

"But one thing is certain: lymph node lesions easily lead to the patient's death. When they die, all kinds of symptoms appear on their bodies."

Liu Zheng fell silent. Lymph nodes are an important part of the human immune system; such knowledge points are taught in middle school.

According to the current level of technology and medical standards, lymph node lesions are indeed a very big problem.

Once the human immune system has problems, some potential diseases will run rampant in the body.

Those researchers said again: "The other one is the adrenal gland."

"According to our research, the meat of the adrenal gland may contain a type of toxin, but if this toxin is consumed in small amounts, it might make people abnormally excited and cause their heart rate to accelerate in a short time."

"But if consumed in large quantities, symptoms such as dizziness, head swelling, nausea, palpitations, heart fluttering, general weakness, and stomach pain without diarrhea will appear."

"Although it won't be fatal, what is certain is that the taste of these symptoms is not very pleasant; they all have such profound personal experience."

Everyone nodded one after another.

Liu Zheng wore an expression of looking at idiots; how were these doctors' brains grown?

After one person tried it and knew this state was bad, you all still tried it one by one.

Liu Zheng shook his head and ignored these matters. He asked: "Then, have you found similar cases of adrenal gland lesions in humans?"

Huke nodded: "We have indeed found quite a few such cases. Their symptoms are almost exactly the same as those that occur after a pig's adrenal gland lesions."

"From this, we have drawn a conclusion."

Liu Zheng raised an eyebrow: "What conclusion?"

Huke deliberated and said: "The organs in our bodies can be replaced by organs from pigs. If we can successfully transplant organs from domestic pigs into humans, our medicine will achieve huge progress."

Seeing everyone's expression of disdain, wishing they could throw this guy out on the spot.

Liu Zheng finally understood why Huke's research and inventions always ended up being thrown out by them.

Liu Zheng was greatly shocked by his idea and said faintly: "The thought is quite good, don't think it again next time."

"Also, change the research subjects to humans in the future. I can help you provide research materials, but this place must become a department, not look like a slaughterhouse!"

Everyone agreed, and they glanced at Huke and the butcher Erzhuang.

Liu Zheng ignored them further. Looking at the freshly butchered pork, he instructed: "Help me wrap up the pig kidneys and the rump meat."

The way everyone looked at Liu Zheng changed. Pig kidneys are highly nourishing, and the rump meat is the softest and most tender part of the pig; these are all top-tier cuts.

Liu Zheng was here to compete with them for food.

Liu Zheng looked at their little glances and didn't care at all.

He took the pig kidneys and rump meat generously; today, he was going to take the best things to nourish Xie Chan.

After Liu Zheng left, these doctors gathered to discuss. Huke proposed: "Next time Lord Liu comes, let's not slaughter pigs in front of him. That is top-quality food! We have researched the methods for so long just to make a full-pig banquet today!"

This time, all the doctors raised their hands and feet in agreement with Huke's point of view.

Liu Zheng carried these two pieces of meat and returned home.

After two months of renovation, Liu Zheng's old home had changed its appearance significantly.

Although imposing, it had gained a bit more restraint; all the designs were hidden in the details.

Like the gold plating on the rivets.

No, according to later events, Liu Zheng only then knew that the rivets on their gate were not gold-plated, but genuine gold rivets!

These had all been removed by Liu Zheng.

Instead, he used fragrant wood for the gate and invited the best woodcarving masters to carve it.

It was extremely elegant and very simple, but within this simplicity, it contained the art of Longyan, which was imposing enough.

It gained restraint but did not abandon luxury.

Liu Zheng was very satisfied with the gate he had redesigned.

He carried the two pieces of meat inside and handed them to the old steward of the mansion, saying: "Cook them well, and nourish the Madam."

The old steward took the pork from Liu Zheng's hand and was stunned, thinking to himself, what kind of meat does the house not have?

Does Lord Liu still need to go out and buy these two pieces of meat? Could there be some mystery to these two pieces of pork?

Thinking of this, the old steward immediately took it seriously.

He hurriedly handed these two pieces of meat to the back kitchen of the Liu Mansion and said solemnly: "Listen to me carefully, these two pieces of meat are for the Princess to eat. You know the Princess's current condition; you must bring out your best skills and process this thing well for me!"

"If it's done well, there will be a reward!"

Everyone agreed and hurriedly began to prepare.

There was pan-frying, stir-frying, braising, deep-frying, pickling, steaming, boiling, roasting, and grilling.

Half a day passed.

At mealtime, the pig kidneys were served on a crystal jade plate used only for receiving guests.

The rump meat was served in fine porcelain.

The head chef followed behind. For these two dishes, he had racked his brains, displaying every bit of his signature skill just to prepare these two dishes well.

Liu Zheng looked at the two dishes served with such over-the-top presentation and was stunned.

What is going on in the dining hall today?

Have guests arrived at the house?

No?

Liu Dahao saw the dishes being brought out, frowned, and asked Liu Zheng, "Zheng, what is this? Wasn't it agreed that the hundred-day banquet preparations were left to me? Are you preparing two test dishes for us to taste first?"

Liu Zheng was stunned: "Ah, Father, no."

"These dishes aren't test dishes I asked the kitchen to make either."

The old steward said from the side, "Reporting to the Master, it is like this: after the Young Master returned today, he gave me two pieces of meat and specifically instructed me to have the kitchen prepare them well, saying they were to be prepared for the Young Mistress."

Liu Zheng slapped his forehead; that was indeed the case, and he looked at Xie Chan.

Xie Chan smiled and said, "What kind of meat is it that you value so much, even giving special instructions and making such a scene?"

"I must have a taste." Xie Chan felt a warmth in her heart.

She picked up a piece with her Chopsticks and put it into her mouth.

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