In order to prepare this meal, Yang Jie and the others were really busy. The king is here, so the treatment cannot be low. Just buying the ingredients has kept them busy all morning.
"That's fine, where are the craftsmen putting their food now? I will come and have fun with the people today!"
As soon as Liu Deng said these words, Yang Jie and others were scared to death.
On weekdays, they treat these craftsmen very harshly, especially when it comes to their meals, which is even more terrible.
There is almost no trace of oiliness in this large pot of vegetables. Boil the cabbage in plain water and occasionally add some radish skin to celebrate the New Year.
Now that Liu Deng is going to go, how can they dare to let Liu Deng go? As Liu Deng is the king of Dai, in a big way, the entire country of Dai is his own private property, how can they have the right to resist?
Looking at their looks, Liu Deng knew that these people must be evil.
"What? Can't I go?"
Liu Deng's eyes glared, and several people were immediately covered in chaff.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, the place where these craftsmen eat is filthy. I really don't dare to dirty your Majesty's eyes..."
"That's good. Let me go see the sufferings of the people and lead the way!"
Liu Deng's calm words almost made him cry.
"What? Is there something fishy about it?"
After Liu Deng said this, none of them dared to stop them. They could only grit their teeth and lead the way by turning back one step at a time.
The place where the craftsmen ate was indeed as they said, a filthy shed with a strange smell in the air.
I really don’t know how these people eat these things with the disgusting smell. As for their meals, it’s even weirder. It looks dark in color, and I don’t know what’s in it.
If he hadn't seen them munching away food there, Liu Deng wouldn't have believed that this thing could really be stuffed into his mouth and eaten as food.
Liu Deng arrived quietly, and the craftsmen didn't notice anything unusual. They just chatted there while eating. This might be their rare relaxation time in the day.
"Look at the delicious food they eat. Come and get a bowl for me!"
Liu Deng said with a gloomy face.
"You can't eat it. Your Majesty, you can't eat it..."
Several minor officials in the mine immediately knelt on the ground. Of course they knew exactly what this thing was made of.
If the king really eats this thing, if there are any shortcomings, the Taifu will not be able to exterminate the nine tribes by tearing off their skins one by one.
"They can all eat it, why can't I, the king?"
Liu Deng's face turned ugly.
If it were in the past, of course there would be no way for the country to be poor. However, since the construction of Yanchi started, the entire country has been prospering. Now they are already poor and only have money left. How can there be a shortage of food for these craftsmen.
These people do heavy physical work, and the entire Dai country relies on them to make steel.
How can I have the strength to work if I only eat these things every day?
"We are guilty, we are guilty!"
Yang Jie had no choice but to bow his head and admit his guilt.
"What's your crime? I don't think you did a good job?"
The livid look on Liu Deng's face had already made several of them lose their minds.
"I secretly deducted the food expenses of the craftsmen..."
Things have come to this point, and the facts are already in front of us. As long as they ask a little about their case, neither of them can escape. It is better to speak out now, and if someone else takes the initiative to explain, maybe they can still Leave a little life behind...
"It's interesting. Please tell me, how many copper coins have you withheld in total?"
The movement here was finally alarming. The craftsmen who were eating were filled with indignation when they heard what Yang Jie said while kneeling on the ground.
This is really trying to get money out of their mouths, but now that there are noble people present, looking at the big and round guards, they are really afraid for a moment.
"Very good, don't say yes. Come here, starting from today, I will punish them to do hard labor in this mine. In addition, I will send someone to thoroughly check the mine's account books. When will they give me the owed money?" I've made up for it, when will I let them go free again?"
Listen to what Liu Deng said. , those little officials kowtowed one by one like pounding garlic. This is really too poisonous. It is more poisonous than letting them go to jail and work as coolies in this mine.
They know very well how much heavy work they have to do every day.
"Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, spare your life, we are willing to return the stolen goods, and we are willing to make up for all the money that was deducted!"
Money or life, there is no choice at all.
What's more, if you really stay in the mines and work as coolies, your life will be worse than death.
"Do you think I am a hawker in the market? Are you allowed to bargain here? Take them down with me. As for the copper coins they are greedy for, after checking, all will be distributed to these craftsmen. If anyone dares to give I'm greedy for a penny, so you'll work me to death in this mine!"
"Your Majesty, have mercy on me, Your Majesty, please have mercy on me!"
Hearing Yang Jie's call, the craftsmen were all dumbfounded. Is this the king?
"Common people see you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty, for making the decision for us!"
Because they had witnessed what had just happened, the craftsmen in the mine had an extremely good impression of Liu Deng.
"Okay, everyone, get up. Come and get me some more food. As for these things, keep them for those ungrateful guys. Don't waste any of them on me!"
Liu Deng himself was just a working-class person in later generations, so he can certainly understand the suffering of the lower class people.
"The king is wise, the king is wise!"
A burst of cheers suddenly erupted from the crowd, and nearly a thousand craftsmen and coolies in the entire iron factory were already kneeling on the ground and kowtowing.
"Okay, I just want to hear your opinions today. I have already said today that no matter who you are, as long as you can come up with ways to increase production, you will be rewarded with ten acres of farmland for your opinions!"
Seeing the angry expressions of those people, Liu Deng took the opportunity to offer a large reward.
After a brief moment of silence, the crowd suddenly began to whisper.
But from beginning to end, no one dared to stand up and talk to Liu Deng.
Liu Deng was not in a hurry, and just stood there and waited quietly. The flash grid had already opened, and he wanted to see who could be brave enough to eat the first crab first.
"My lord, are you telling the truth? As long as there is a way to increase production, you will be rewarded with ten acres of land?"
A thin young man stood up timidly and asked in disbelief.
