"Young Master is truly a talented person!"
Wei Zheng stood beside Li Shimin and couldn't help but sigh,
"Such a dead situation can actually be revived!"
"With one action, the harmful locusts became the meat and potatoes that everyone is fighting for!"
His eyes were filled with admiration.
Fang Xuanling also said with emotion:
"The best thing is that when locusts were raging and harming the farmers, he turned the rot into something magical and turned the locusts into something that could help the farmers make a living!"
"In this way, if everyone catches locusts in exchange for money, the locust plague will definitely be alleviated or even eliminated!"
"And the caught locusts are cooked and fried, and sold for three cents, which is also a considerable income. This thing smells delicious, and the supply is definitely in short supply!"
"Destroy the locusts, save the people, and add a delicacy to the Tang Dynasty's recipe. The young master is so resourceful that I am not as good as me!"
At this moment, Fang Xuanling was truly convinced!
The young master's mind is so bright that he can think of such a method!
"Indeed, although this method cannot completely make up for the loss of crops, it gives farmers hope."
Du Ruhui said in a deep voice,
"In a year of great disaster, hope is something more valuable than gold!"
All the ministers nodded slightly.
In fact, Xu Fenglei said that this is "a solution that is not a solution", not out of humility, but out of truth.
The locust plague is raging and countless crops have been destroyed!
Even if hundreds of thousands of locusts are caught, cooked, fried and sold, the money gained will not be able to make up for the losses.
Xu Fenglei didn't think that such a trick could make up for the losses. He just wanted to give the people a hope to survive the painful years when there was no food to eat and children were sold.
This is already the best way.
"We, including myself, are all wrong."
Li Shimin took a deep breath and said with shame,
"Killing locusts on farmland is just venting and performing! It won't help anything!"
"Xu Fenglei's move is a real move to save the people. He is by no means a shrinking deserter. He is a true wise man! He can set an example for the world!"
"I just said that he is not worthy of the title of Grand Master. That was really wrong, a big mistake!"
"He deserves it, he totally deserves it!"
At this moment, Li Shimin admitted in front of everyone that he had made a mistake and admitted that he had been slapped in the face.
This was not embarrassing, on the contrary, he was very happy.
I, Li Shimin, am confused, not because I have misjudged the person!
"Your Majesty is so complimentary."
Xu Fenglei couldn't help but smile when he heard Li Er's praise, cupped his hands and said,
"I just want to share some worries for Your Majesty and the court. A little trick is not worthy of your praise."
After saying that, he suddenly changed the subject and joked:
"However, we have known each other for so many years. When have I, Lao Xu, ever been unreliable?"
"Please, please give me more confidence in the future. Sometimes, there is a secret behind the seemingly ridiculous things."
Li Shimin's face turned red and he smiled awkwardly.
Thinking about how arrogant I was just now, I would overturn other people's tables indiscriminately.
Now it seems...the clown is actually himself!
"I have recorded what the young master said."
Li Shimin's expression became serious and he said,
"Today we destroy the locusts. I am treating the symptoms, but you are treating the root cause!"
"He led the royal heirs to work hard and do things for the people, and made great contributions!"
"From today on, you are the Crown Prince and Grand Master. You need to teach the Crown Prince and the emperor's heirs well in the future, so that they can become as outstanding wise men as you!"
"understand?"
Prince and Grand Master!
This reward attracted the attention of all the ministers. Even ministers who were indifferent to fame and wealth, such as Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, etc., all showed envy.
Needless to say about other people.
Jealousy envy hate ah!
Although there is only one word difference between "Prince's Young Master" and "Prince's Young Master", there is a huge difference between the two!
Xu Fenglei's weight in the court was already very important, but now, everyone will change their name to "Grand Master"!
That status can simply be described as "Optimus Prime"! The title of the first minister of the Zhenguan Dynasty belongs to him!
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xu Fenglei cupped his hands in thanks and said solemnly,
"I must teach seriously and teach His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the emperor's heirs well!"
Although the words "Prince and Grand Master" were promised by Li Shimin himself long ago.
But being able to implement it so early made him feel a little happy.
This not only means that his voice in the court has become stronger and his influence in the world has become stronger, but also represents Li Shimin's absolute trust in him!
Because the official position has come to an end here, and there is no way to seal it!
Unless Li Er dies, he can go one step further and be promoted to the real first-grade Grand Master title as the new emperor teacher!
Therefore, generally speaking, this kind of title is not awarded until the later stage. Otherwise, what will happen if the master has great achievements? What should you do if you have too much power and have different intentions?
Now he has been given the ultimate honor and favor since the beginning of Zhenguan. What is this but trust?
"Your Majesty is so kind that I can't express it in words. Come, Your Majesty, do you want one more?"
Xu Fenglei smiled and handed over another bunch of fried locusts and said.
Li Shimin laughed, took it in his hand carelessly, and simmered it down!
"My heart is so relieved! My heart... is rattling, ah ah ah ah..."
As he muttered, his mouth gradually became slurred, and now it was full of chewing sounds.
Seeing the ministers looking at each other, Xu Fenglei's smile did not diminish and he said:
"Thanks for your hard work, everyone, I'm treating you today, come on, come on, one person at a time!"
"It's delicious and I buy it often! A little money leaked from the fingers of you big guys will be enough for the common people!"
With that said, he directed Li Chengqian, Li Tai and other little boys to pick up the locusts, brush them with salt and spices, and deliver them to the ministers.
"Thank you, thank you! Thank you, Your Highness, the prince, thank you, young master, oh no, grand master."
"Thank you, Grand Master! Hahaha, then I'm not welcome!"
"Crack! Crack! Well, it's delicious, chewy, and tastes like chicken!"
"It melts in your mouth, it melts in your mouth!"
"..."
For a while, the sound of rattling could be heard endlessly.
Under the guidance of Xu Fenglei, a dozen farmers who had passed the inspection set up an iron pot, poured in rapeseed oil, and clumsily learned to fry.
"You can fish it out, you can fish it out, but if you blow it up again, it will become old and mushy!"
"Hey, hey, your heat is not enough, turn it over again, and wait a while...yes!"
"Sprinkle salt on me! Don't be so stingy, you've earned something!"
"Ah! I didn't ask you to sprinkle so much. You want to kill the guests!"
"..."
Under Xu's strict teaching and repeated curses, the farmers gradually became proficient in their craft.
This itself doesn't require much skill. The only thing you need to look at is the heat. After frying it for a few times, you'll have an idea.
After a while, they were already presentable and started taking orders.
It can be said that you can start teaching in half an hour and start making money in an hour, which is enough to read "The Book of Getting Rich"!
(End of chapter)
