A spicy smell hit his taste buds, and Liu Heng began to cough violently. Wang Deyi, who was standing next to him, was shocked.
"His Royal Highness, you, your dish... please tell the imperial doctor quickly!"
Wang Deyi patted Liu Heng on the back and quickly ordered someone to call the imperial doctor.
Liu Deng was stunned, no way, he was already very careful and didn't put too much chili pepper?
"Cough-cough-cough"
"No, no, no!"
After Liu Heng coughed violently a few times, he quickly reached out to pick up the tea soup on the table. After taking a big sip, he immediately felt better.
Liu Deng let out a long breath. This posture just now really shocked Liu Deng. The reason why he never dared to invite the emperor and the queen to dinner was that their identities were too different. I'm so sensitive. If something goes wrong, I'll lose my head at every turn.
"Does this thing have a name? It's so spicy, but after using it, you'll have endless aftertaste. It's really a good thing!"
The emperor was actually full of praise.
"Your Majesty, this thing is called pepper. It is still under trial planting. The yield cannot be determined now, but it will be almost ready next year. If Your Majesty likes it, how about I send some as a tribute every year?"
When the emperor spoke, Liu Deng immediately became happy and quickly answered the question.
And very cleverly, he quietly changed the title to Your Majesty. This matter sounds a bit complicated, but when it is said, it is simple.
If you call me grandpa, it will naturally be a conversation between grandfather and grandson, but if you call me your majesty, it will become a conversation between the emperor and the princes.
After all, peppers are vegetables, and if you look at the output alone, there is really no advantage. But if this thing is developed into a tribute, then the price will be invisibly increased too much. Even the emperor likes it. You can’t let the price of something be ridiculous, right?
"You guys are really serious about it, so let's do it like this. It's just that the offerings are tributes. You can't force them to buy them from the people. The copper coins you should give to others can't be less than a penny!"
I have to say that Liu Heng is a good emperor. At this time, he can still think of an explanation and don't allow this kid to harm people's livelihood.
"Don't worry, Grandpa Emperor, all the tributes given to you will come from your own farm!"
Now that the goal has been achieved, it would be more appropriate to switch the conversation back to the conversation between the grandfather and grandson.
Originally, this turn was a bit awkward, but with Liu Deng's cheeky blessing, everything seemed so comfortable.
Seeing the emperor eating so happily, although the queen couldn't see it, the eldest princess still picked up a piece and carefully fed it to the queen.
Liu Deng did not expect that although it was the first time for Queen Dou to eat spicy food, she actually liked it very much.
On the contrary, after Liu Qiqian stopped tasting them, he lost much interest in these spicy dishes and just stared at the plate of Sixi meatballs.
Soft and glutinous, it tastes really delicious. The braised pork is also good, fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and really satisfies your cravings.
"I really don't know how this kid is so smart. He can figure out such delicious food. No wonder he made all the noise!"
Halfway through the meal, the emperor suddenly changed the subject and said.
When Liu Qi heard this, he immediately understood that his father was trying to make a point about himself.
"Father is right, but this boy is not too young this year, so it is time to get married. This time the Huns actually proposed to get married, and specified that Princess Nana should be married to this boy. Mother and Queen What do you think?"
The eldest princess had already told the queen about this matter, and the queen basically agreed. The reason why she brought it up again now was just to appease Liu Deng.
"I have no control over the affairs of your court. However, it is the first time that a Huns is willing to marry his daughter. I am a blind old woman and will not interfere with your affairs. However, you are not allowed to wrong Mu Yao. , your eldest son must not be born to that Hun woman!"
This was the queen's last stubbornness. In this harem, mother is more valuable than son. If Liu Deng's eldest son was born to that Hun woman, God knows what Dou Muyao would be like a hundred years after Liu Deng.
Liu Deng felt so depressed...
This made me bear to marry a little girl. After a long time, I got myself a Hun princess, and I heard that she was a good leader in fighting. Let’s not mention what she looked like. What if this woman One night when I had a seizure, I stabbed myself while I was sleeping. Wouldn’t I have died unjustly?
"Your Majesty, you see that this boy is still in mourning period. How about we replace him with someone else?"
Liu Deng asked cautiously and tentatively.
"Absurd, this is a major event for the diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Huns have made the biggest concession to achieve what they have now. Look at the dowries they sent with them. Even if you are not interested in women, is it possible that you are interested in these war horses? Aren't you interested too? I think it's better like this. As for these war horses, you can keep half of them for me. I won't ask for them in vain. I'll give you all the remaining two counties between Liang and Dai. Now, just think of it as my wedding gift to you!"
Hearing what the emperor said, Liu Deng's eyes suddenly lit up. If you put it this way, this deal doesn't seem to be too bad...
If these two counties were given to him, the entire Liang State and Dai State would now be completely bordered.
Liu Wu and his father, together with Liu Qi and Liu Pian, had grown up together. Counting them together, they were also his biological uncles, and the Liang Kingdom was different from the Dai Kingdom.
The land of Liang State is fertile and the products are abundant. With the convenient location, commerce has also been developed in recent years. Naturally, there will be more cooperation in the future!
Just thinking about that Hun woman, Liu Deng felt a toothache. Should he agree to this?
"I said to you, kid, this matter is settled, but since you and that girl Mu Yao have an engagement, I think it's better to just get married together! You don't have to take the funeral to heart, after all. It is the reconciliation of the two countries, and this is a great righteousness! If anyone dares to make irresponsible remarks, just let him come to me!"
With the help of alcohol, the emperor decided the matter directly, leaving Liu Deng with no room for resistance.
There was a hint of bitterness in the corner of Liu Deng's mouth. Although there was still a vague shadow in his heart, was it still impossible after all...
