After pondering for a moment, Li Shimin turned around and asked, "What is your approach, sir?"
Because this incident had too many negative impacts, Li Shimin now uses the title "Mr."
Li Yunxiao immediately replied: "Eat!"
"eat?"
"Could it be eating locusts?"
"That's right, eating locusts!"
Li Shimin was stunned.
What kind of bad idea is this?
Eat locusts? Who should eat it? Common people or officers and soldiers?
Not to mention the common people, even emperors like Li Shimin, who had been baptized with blood on the battlefield, would not think of eating such a thing!
Li Shimin glanced at Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng.
Li Chunfeng said: "Your Majesty, locusts are very delicious. I have already eaten them."
"Have you already eaten?"
This time Li Shimin was even more surprised.
This Li Chunfeng is a person who likes to eat delicious food and fine wine, and he actually tries to eat locusts himself.
But even so, he still didn't believe it in his heart.
Li Yunxiao stretched out his hand, and Li Shimin reacted naturally and handed the locust he just caught into his hand.
Li Yunxiao looked at Yuan Tiangang with a smile on his lips.
Yuan Tiangang understood that the golden inner force condensed in his palm, and the temperature in it was enough to roast the locusts.
But before he could fully release his inner strength, Li Shimin interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
"Let me come!"
Li Shimin released his purple-gold internal energy and cooked the locusts in less than a few seconds.
"eat!"
Li Shimin handed the locust to Li Yunxiao.
Although his tone was a bit harsh, Li Yunxiao still felt quite happy. How about the emperor? At least the current emperor rushed to roast a locust for him.
Under Li Shimin's surprised gaze, Li Yunxiao put the locust into his mouth and ate it.
"Hmm~~ The locusts roasted using His Majesty's inner strength are more fragrant than fried ones, but a bit lighter. If you add more seasonings, tsk tsk tsk..."
"What does it smell like?" Li Shimin asked curiously.
"It smells really good. Your Majesty, do you want to try it?"
Yuan Tiangang poked him behind him: "Just use honorifics, how can I call you and me?!"
Li Shimin waved his hand: "No problem!"
Then he looked at Li Yunxiao and shook his head.
"Wild Miao, it's just ridiculous!"
"These locusts have hideous and ugly faces, and their behavior makes people all over the world hate and disgust them. They plunder people's food, making it difficult for people all over the world to live."
"No one but children would want to touch such a disgusting bug. How dare you eat it?"
Li Shimin approached Li Yunxiao, as if he wanted to see whether he was lying in his eyes.
"Why don't you dare to eat? If they eat my food, then I will eat them. There is food in their stomachs. If I eat them, it is equivalent to eating food. What's wrong?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin felt speechless for a moment.
This makes sense, but something feels weird.
Li Shimin shouted: "Call Cheng Yaojin to me!"
The eunuch standing far away left in response.
Less than a quarter of an hour later, Cheng Yaojin ran over with a big smile.
"Look, I just said to use my method, do you want me to lead people to set fire?"
"Fart!" Li Shimin said in a bad tone.
Within a quarter of an hour, Yuan Tiangang, Li Chunfeng, and Li Yunxiao caught more than a dozen locusts.
Then Li Shimin cooked them all himself, just to avoid things like package swapping, and then handed them to Cheng Yaojin.
"have eaten!"
"What? You told me to eat it!?"
"Yes, do you want to eat?" Li Shimin's mouth curved, looking very dangerous.
Li Yunxiao snorted at the side. This guy obviously didn't believe him and even asked someone to inspect the goods.
"this...."
Cheng Yaojin took the three locusts. Looking at the ferocious appearance of the locusts, he was a little afraid to speak.
But when I sniffed it close to the tip of my nose, I found that the roasted smell did smell pretty good.
"Forget it! I'll fight!"
With a loud shout, Cheng Yaojin closed his eyes, put all three locusts into his mouth, and then started eating them.
It didn't matter if he ate it, Cheng Yaojin immediately opened his eyes and stared!
"No, no, I don't taste it!"
He glanced at the remaining locusts in Li Shimin's hand and grabbed them directly.
Li Shimin didn't stop him and let him take them all.
Seeing this scene, Li Shimin laughed unconsciously.
It’s edible!
Cheng Yaojin didn't know how he was before, but since he followed him, his appetite has become much pickier. This locust can enter his mouth and still show such a greedy look, it is absolutely unmistakable!
"Hehehehe, eat slowly, where are you going? If you find me good materials, I can turn locusts into delicacies, and it's not impossible to turn them into trading dishes."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he heard this.
"What materials do you need?"
Li Yunxiao raised three fingers: "Sesame, cumin, and chili powder."
After describing these things, Li Shimin nodded.
"Cumin is probably Anise fennel. When trading with the Western Regions, my men received some. Chili peppers were also ground into powder. But what are these sesame seeds?"
Li Shimin asked, but Li Yunxiao was immediately confused.
Don’t know sesame? Then he didn't know there were other names for sesame.
At this time, Li Chunfeng on the side laughed and said: "Brother Yunxiao is talking about sesame, but is it flax?"
"The white one, the small one?"
"Yes, yes, that's it!" Li Yunxiao shouted excitedly.
Li Shimin smiled lightly and said: "Of course we have flax, when do you want it?"
"The sooner the better. Once we get it, we need your Majesty's cooperation. If it is feasible, not only will this locust plague not become a disaster, but it will also make people's lives better!"
"It's just that there may be some small sacrifices for this kind of thing."
When Li Shimin heard this, his face darkened.
After a moment, he asked in a solemn voice: "But you want me to eat these locusts in front of the people?"
Li Yunxiao hesitated for a moment. This guy is really smart, but why does his expression change so quickly?
Yuan Tiangang took a step forward at this time and said in a solemn tone: "Your Majesty, if you want the people to accept it, I am afraid this is the most practical way."
Li Chunfeng also lowered his head and said, "That's true."
"Oh, it's just a locust. I feel like I haven't eaten enough now!"
Cheng Yaojin licked his lips, as if he was reminiscing.
Li Shimin took a deep breath, closed his eyes tightly, and seemed to be deep in thought.
"Somebody come!"
"His Majesty."
The eunuch came over at this time.
Li Shimin said in a calm tone: "I have ordered all civil and military officials to immediately put down what they are doing and go to the people to catch locusts!"
"Since we want to eat, I can't eat it alone. Everyone must accompany me to eat!"
At this time, Li Yunxiao said: "Your Majesty, how about we mobilize the people to arrest him together?"
Li Shimin asked in confusion: "Why?"
"I don't know how powerful the civil and military officials are, but they should not be as happy as the common people when it comes to catching locusts."
"Moreover, after the people catch the locusts, we can buy them and make them into finished products for the people to try and eat together. Not only will it satisfy their appetites, it will also eliminate the locust plague and make up for the losses of the people. Isn't it killing three birds with one stone?" , the best of both worlds?”
Li Shimin looked at Li Yunxiao and laughed.
"As expected of the person recommended by Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, you are right!"
"If this matter is resolved, whatever reward you want, I will promise it to you!"
With a solution, Li Shimin's mood instantly improved.
Li Yunxiao was also happy. It took off so fast that he even felt a little unreal!
Soon, Li Shimin ordered his men to spread the news, saying that locusts could be purchased for ten cents per pound.
At the same time, he invited the people to try eating locusts one day later at a location south of the palace.
Yuan Tiangang felt very much in agreement with Li Shimin's decision. As an emperor, many things must be set by example.
"It seems that His Majesty has decided to eat locusts."
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were both teachers and friends to Li Shimin. They were both monarchs and ministers, and could also be called masters and apprentices.
Li Shimin nodded and caught another locust.
"The people regard food as their wealth and life, but locusts eat the food, which is harmful to the people."
"The people are guilty, and those sins are all on me alone. What do I have to fear!"
As he said this, Li Shimin threw it into his mouth and swallowed it without roasting it.
Li Yunxiao couldn't help being shocked.
He is such an emperor. No wonder so many people like to follow Li Shimin. If he hadn't known what Li Shimin was like, even he would have been captured by his charisma.
"In this case, I will leave now. Tomorrow, I will eat locusts with Your Majesty in front of the people!"
The three of them saluted, and Li Shimin nodded and asked them to leave.
....
As soon as this news came out, the whole Chang'an City discussion was boiling.
"Hey, Zhang San, have you heard? Tomorrow the emperor will eat locusts in person in front of us!"
"I've heard about it a long time ago, but you know it now. My son and his mother have gone out to catch locusts, and I have to go quickly too!"
"Ahem, what should I do if I catch that kid?"
"You only know that the emperor wants to eat locusts, but why don't you know that others are collecting locusts? Five cents a pound is a lot, so hurry up!"
The common people quickly dispersed to catch the locusts. They didn't know whether the emperor would eat them, but for five cents per pound, they were sure to make a profit!
....
Yuan Tiangang's residence is relatively remote, not in the city, and the courtyard is not large, but the decoration is simple and elegant, and the pavilion is close to the mountains and rivers.
Because the terrain is relatively high, standing in the pavilion, you can have a panoramic view of Chang'an City below.
"Brother Yunxiao, have you decided what reward you want from His Majesty?"
Li Chunfeng made tea at the side, poured a cup for Li Yunxiao and Yuan Tiangang and asked.
Li Yunxiao said calmly: "I originally wanted something, but now I feel like I don't want anything."
"Do not need anything?"
At this time, both Li and Yuan were stunned.
Li Chunfeng asked in confusion: "Why?"
Li Yunxiao smiled and said: "His face changes are like turning the pages of a book. It's definitely unlucky for him. I'm still alone, secretly growing up comfortably with you two."
"Shh~~~"
Li Chunfeng came up and covered Li Yunxiao's mouth.
"The emperor is blessed with good luck, how can he be unlucky? Be careful that the walls have ears!"
