Lao Zhu's face lit up with joy. He held the potatoes in his hands as if he were holding some rare treasure. He smiled with satisfaction and said: "Good stuff, really good stuff."
Han Du smiled and nodded slightly towards Lao Zhu.
After Lao Zhu was happy, he continued to ask: "You just said you brought me three kinds of auspiciousness. These are only two. Is there another one?"
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment." Han Du smiled, bowed, and waved someone to bring a wooden box over.
Lao Zhu saw that this box was different from the previous two and was sealed tightly. He couldn't help but raise his eyes and glance at Han Du doubtfully.
Han Du asked someone to open the box, peeling off the tightly sealed oil paper layer by layer, and finally revealed a box full of yellow corn.
"Is this also food?" Lao Zhu reached out and pinched a kernel of corn between his fingers.
Han Du nodded, "Yes."
Lao Zhu squeezed it hard and found that the thing was a bit hard. He looked up at Han Du in confusion and asked, "How to eat it?"
"It's similar to wheat. It needs to be ground into flour to eat." Han Du quickly explained, "But this thing is different from wheat. Wheat's bran cannot be eaten, but this thing has no bran. In other words, it is ground into flour. You can eat them all.”
"Oh?" Lao Zhu suddenly brightened his eyebrows and praised with a smile: "This is really good, good stuff."
Han Du also gave up and explained to Lao Zhu: "The emperor does not know something. Although the yield of this thing is far less than the other two, it is still a little more than wheat. The most important thing is that this thing is extremely drought-resistant. , even if it is planted in mud and gravel, it can bloom and bear fruit.”
"Okay, okay, okay..." Lao Zhu said three good words in a row, which showed how happy he was in his heart.
Droughts have been frequent in the Ming Dynasty in recent years, and there has never been a year of smooth weather. Even if ordinary rice and wheat can be planted in the ground, they may not be able to harvest smoothly. Maybe a drought can cause the fields to fail.
Now Handu has brought back three kinds of drought-resistant grains, and the yield is still so high. It made Lao Zhu feel that he was indeed destined by fate and could turn disaster into good fortune.
As for Han Du, he was regarded as a lucky star by Lao Zhu.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't just receive his destiny just now. Why didn't he see anyone offering such magical food in the past?
Zhao Mian was even happier than ever. He got up from the ground and patted his official uniform a few times. After briefly sorting it out, he bowed to Lao Zhu for his achievements and said, "Congratulations to Your Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty. With this wonderful food, the people of Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about hunger."
"Such auspiciousness, I would like to congratulate the emperor..."
Lao Zhu was overjoyed, and after laughing, he said to Han Du: "You have brought back such wonderful food, and your achievements are as great as Shen Nong's. I must thank you on behalf of the people of the world."
Han Du quickly shook his head and said: "I would never dare to take credit for what the emperor said. I just brought him back. If he takes credit, it is also the emperor's credit."
Shennong was one of the Three Ancient Emperors, and he was also the Holy Emperor in the eyes of the world's literati. How could Han Du dare to compete with such a person?
Even if there is a competition, it should not be Han Du, but Lao Zhu.
Han Du thought of this in an instant, and glanced at Lao Zhu with enlightenment. Sure enough, he saw Lao Zhu looking at him with a smile on his face. Although the smile did not change at all, the meaning in his eyes became extraordinary.
Damn, you want me to take the initiative to say it... Han Du instantly understood what Lao Zhu meant.
However, Han Du did not hesitate for a moment and said immediately: "The emperor ordered me to cross the sea to search for strange grains to save all the people in the world. It took me two years and tens of thousands of miles to travel. With the blessing of the emperor, I finally found three kinds of strange grains and returned.
Your Majesty, you are fortunate to have lived up to your command! "
Is it the emperor's order for Han Du to go to sea to find strange food? When the ministers saw Han Du's serious return, they couldn't help but think.
Of course, not everyone doubted that this was a double act between Han Du and the emperor.
But even if it’s a double act, so what? As long as Han Du said that he had received the emperor's order, could anyone force Han Du to take out the imperial order and see if it was successful?
Besides, the emperor was standing aside to give Han Du the truth. Even if someone doubts it and insists on reading the imperial edict, Lao Zhu can write a special one for Han Du.
Zhao Mian didn't care whether it was Han Du who had found the food himself or whether the emperor had ordered him to look for it. Anyway, now that these grains have arrived in Ming Dynasty, they will be able to enrich the people of the world. As the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he only cares about whether the world's food production will be affected by disasters and whether the people will have enough to pay taxes on the food they harvest.
"My Emperor's Holy Ming!!!" Zhao Mian bowed directly to the Emperor.
"My Emperor, Holy Ming~" Others reacted dissatisfied, and followed Zhao Mian to bow to the Emperor.
Han Du chuckled and looked at the ministers with disdain. Is this really flattering? Lao Zhu has been on the battlefield for many years. He has never seen any flattery tactics. Could it be that he still can't stand the test of such flattery?
Please stand aside and learn from me!
Han Du took a step forward, the smile on his face subsided, he bowed solemnly, and said with a sigh: "Remembering the past, the first emperor sent a giant boat out to sea in order to find overseas fairy mountains and obtain the elixir of immortality. And the emperor sent A humble minister goes to sea in search of rare food to feed the people of the world. The emperor’s holy virtue hangs high like the sun and moon, blessing the world!”
As soon as Han Du's words came out, everyone's eyes changed when they looked at him.
Using the First Emperor as a stepping stone, thank you Han Du for thinking about it. However, the ministers were not angry, but no one stood up to refute Han Du's words.
Because what Han Du said was true, he just cleverly connected the purpose of the First Emperor and the Emperor's order to go to sea.
The First Emperor went to sea to find the elixir of life, and it was for himself. And Lao Zhu went to sea to find strange food and for the sake of the people in the world. Just a comparison makes one's opinion clear, and one can't find any reason to refute.
Lao Zhu was stunned after hearing Han Du's words. He had some suspicions that Han Du was flattering him, but he couldn't find any evidence!
But at this time, Lao Zhu would not be humble, let alone polite. Being humble at this time is not called humility, it is called idiot, stupid, foolish, and stupid. Being polite at this time would be a missed opportunity. Even if you can humbly give up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you can't grasp it. Such a person will be like that for the rest of his life.
"People are subject to birth, old age, illness and death. I have never dared to pray for immortality. I only hope that the people of the world will have enough food and clothing from now on, and that there will no longer be the worry of hunger in the world!" Lao Zhu said with a solemn face.
I am so selfless, so majestic and upright, and my holy virtue is like the sun and moon, shining all over the world... Why don't you come and praise me!
"My emperor has unparalleled saintliness, and the people of the world are so lucky!" Although the flattery of the ministers was not as good as that of Han Du, they were still able to say complimentary words.
However, what the ministers said was sincere. If the people of the world can really live without worries about food and clothing, then the emperor will naturally be praised by all people. These ministers can also leave their names in history and be famous for generations to come.
After all, since ancient times, even the Holy Emperor has never really provided enough food and clothing for the people of the world. If they can do it, it will be an unprecedented first time, and it will be impossible not to leave their name in history.
Lao Zhu originally went out of the city to meet Han Du on a whim. Unexpectedly, Han Du gave him such a surprise. Originally, Lao Zhu was planning to let Han Du enter the palace for a detailed discussion. He was too curious about Han Du's overseas experience and what kind of place could produce such magical food.
But Han Du missed Anqing in his heart, so he got out of Lao Zhu's presence on the grounds that the boat was too dirty and he would go back to burn incense and bathe before coming to see him.
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The Zhenhai Hou Mansion suddenly became lively after receiving the news of Han Du's return to Beijing.
An Qing, who was originally depressed, could no longer suppress the tears in his eyes and burst out after hearing the news of Han Du's return. Not wanting to delay for a moment, she quickly ordered her servants to prepare the sedan and headed to the dock.
However, Han De persuaded him: "Du'er went to sea with the emperor's orders. Now that he has come back, the first thing he has to do is to report back to the emperor. You have been waiting for more than two years, so why rush? "
An Qing then suppressed the urge to go to the dock and paced restlessly in the yard.
Han Du had just returned home. When the guard guarding the door saw Han Du dismounting, he shouted in surprise, "The Marquis has returned to the house, the Marquis has returned to the house..." Then, he walked towards the house in a hurry. He ran and shouted as if to let everyone know that Han Du was back.
As soon as Han Du walked past the screen wall, he saw his father, mother, brother, and An Qing hurriedly walking forward.
When Han Du saw his family, he felt a warmth wrap around him, as if the duckweed wandering around had finally found a place to take root. Han Du had a bright smile on his face, bowed slightly and said, "Father, mother, my child is unfilial and makes you worry."
The father looked at Han Du with a sigh and said, "It's good to be back. It's just that your face is a little darker. It's not a big deal. We are not worried about you. On the contrary, Anqing is worried all day long because of you. You'd better comfort her."
Han Du nodded and looked at An Qing. An Qing met Han Du's gaze and said nothing, but the reflection in his eyes was Han Du's shadow.
Hande suddenly sniffed, frowned and looked at Hande, and asked doubtfully: "What does your body smell like? Go and wash it quickly."
Han Du did not explain it to his father in detail, but just found a reason: "It has been on the ship for many days, and it has become like this over time."
Han De didn't pay attention, and quickly waved his hands and said, "You'd better go and wash yourself first. Why does the dignified Marquis Zhenhai smell so bad all over his body?"
Han De nodded and agreed, secretly holding An Qing's hand and walking towards his yard.
As soon as he passed the courtyard gate, An Qing stepped in front of Han Du. He turned around like an octopus and clung to Han Du. His head was buried in Han Du's arms and refused to lift up.
Han Du hugged An Qing hard for a few times, then let go of his arms and said, "My body smells very bad. You'd better let me go first and let me wash it off."
"I won't, I won't, I will hold you like this." An Qing raised his head and looked at Han Du with big eyes, and said cutely.
Han Du smiled and said, "If you hold me again, aren't you afraid of being stung to death?"
"I'm willing to stink like this." An Qing still refused to let go.
Finally, after some persuasion from Han Du, An Qing let go of Han Du.
However, when Han Du was taking a bath, An Qing followed him in reluctantly.
Then...a huge wave surged in the huge bathtub.
Han Du had finished taking a bath long ago, and the odor on his body had also been washed away. But he still couldn't get up from the bathtub because An Qing was snuggling in his arms weakly.
A long absence is better than a newlywed. Han, Du, and Anqing lingered for a long time. Even the water in the bathtub became cold before they had to get out of it.
Dressed neatly, the two walked out of the house with happy faces.
Just after walking around a corner, Han Du saw a bouncing little bean stumbling towards him from a distance. While running, he opened his hands and shouted "Wolf~Wolf~Wolf~".
The two maids chased after Xiao Douding, constantly shouting: "Miss, slow down, be careful not to fall..."
However, although Little Douding was running staggeringly, he did not fall down. He ran smoothly all the way to An Qing and threw himself into An Qing's arms.
At this time, Han Du heard clearly that Xiao Douding was shouting: "Mother..."
Oh... Han Du opened his mouth and looked at An Qing with wide eyes, feeling that she should give herself an explanation.
When An Qing saw Han Du's expression, how could he not guess what he was thinking? He was so soft that he punched Han Du in the chest and said coquettishly: "You bad guy, what are you thinking about? This is your daughter."
"Me, my daughter?" Han Du was a little hard to accept. He went to sea for more than two years and had his own daughter when he came back?
An Qing chuckled and explained with some embarrassment: "I found out you were pregnant just half a month after you left. I originally wanted to wait for you to come back and give you a surprise, but I didn't expect that you would have been gone for more than two years."
An Qing's tone was still somewhat sad. It was obvious that Han Du had been away for so long, which made her extremely worried.
Han Du knew that he was wrong and quickly comforted him, "It was my fault. I promise you that it will never be like this again."
An Qing rolled his eyes at Han Du, obviously not taking Han Du's guarantee seriously. Such a guarantee has no binding force at all, and Anqing would not be surprised.
"What's the use of your promise? That day, my father made a decree. Don't you have to continue to go to sea?"
Han Du smiled awkwardly. He really couldn't guarantee that Lao Zhu wouldn't give him an order. Smiling, Han Du comforted him: "No, don't worry. Even if my father orders it, I won't leave for so long."
An Qing snorted coldly and said directly, "If you go to sea again, I can't stop you. But you have to promise me that if you go to sea again, you will take me with you." "
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