Our country has always emphasized the respect for the elderly. In the family, the minimum requirement for respecting the elderly is "able to raise".

The book of rites is neutral and standardized: "raising old people to be filial piety".

"In ancient times, the development level of productive forces was low, and China's large population could only rely on fruit and meat, and meat products were special delicacies.

In ancient Han Dynasty, Li Chang said that although he was poor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he would rather save himself and buy meat for his mother every day.

In the northern and Southern Dynasties, the family of Xiao Daocheng in Qi was poor, a few sons in winter months had a single dress, but their mothers were very supportive. Although the old man loved grandchildren, they just let the younger generation "remove the meat".

According to these records and regulations, meat dishes and gourmet foods are first served by the elderly. This is a fine tradition of food etiquette in China since ancient times.

As for other foods, such as chicken, fish shoots, Xiong Bai (Xiong Zhi), dried venison, etc., there are more instances for the elderly to enjoy.

Therefore, it is even possible to say that pension needs are one of the reasons for the development of Chinese cuisine.