"Did you bring it today?"
"I've ordered people to bring them!" After Zhao Xuanyi said, he saw several young eunuchs bringing the vegetables brought by Zhao Xuanyi to the palace.
Five kinds of vegetables were placed on the hall. Zhu Chufeng was very curious. He stood up and took a closer look. Looking at these colorful vegetables, he was very surprised for a moment.
Zhao Xuanyi hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this red one is called a tomato. You can eat it directly. It tastes very delicious!"
"Really? Come here, give it to me to try!"
"Yes!" The little eunuch took a tomato and gave it to Zhu Chufeng. When Zhu Chufeng took it into his hand, it felt very soft, but still tough. He opened his mouth and took a bite, and his eyes instantly shone brightly. "Yeah! Not bad, sour. It's sweet and delicious, the yarn is soft and waxy, and it's very delicious! Prince, please try it!"
"Yes!" Zhu Zhelin took a tomato and took a bite. Then he smiled and nodded lightly, "It tastes very fresh, really delicious!"
Zhao Xuanyi looked at Ye Yaoming beside him, smiled slightly, picked up a green pepper and put it in Ye Yaoming's hand, "Mr. Ye, this vegetable is called pepper. It is similar to this tomato. You can try it too!"
Ye Yaoming couldn't help but wonder, this Zhao Xuanyi actually took the initiative to give him food? In front of the emperor, Ye Yaoming didn't think much, "Thank you, General Zhao!" After saying that, he took a bite!
"Uh...? Ahem...!" Ye Yaoming spat out, and then realized that he had lost his manners. He hurriedly covered his mouth and knelt on the ground. "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, this? This?" Ye Yaoming was so hot that his face was red and his eyes were red. Stare at Zhao Xuanyi!
Zhao Xuanyi bit his tongue and almost stopped laughing!
Zhu Chufeng was very surprised, "What's wrong with you?"
Ye Yaoming held up the chili pepper in his hand and said, "I would like to inform the Emperor that this vegetable is very painful to eat. I cannot stand it anymore, so I have committed a disgrace in front of the palace. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Chufeng looked at Zhao Xuanyi and then at Zhu Yuejun. He saw Zhu Yuejun snickering at the side. Zhu Chufeng also guessed that it must be Zhao Xuanyi's fault!
"Zhao Xuanyi, your vegetables are really good, I like them very much!"
"Your Majesty, these vegetables are not only beautiful and delicious, but the most important thing is their high yield!" Zhao Xuanyi picked up a potato casually, "Just like this potato, also called potato. A potato is divided into five or six pieces and planted in the land. It will be harvested in the autumn. By the time, at least fifty or sixty can grow, which can greatly increase mass production!"
"If it can be grown for the people, it can provide enough food for the people. It can be used as both a vegetable and a staple food! It can solve many food problems!"
After Zhu Chufeng heard this, he showed a surprised expression, "How can such one turn into fifty or sixty?"
"Almost, as long as the land is fertile, it won't be a problem! The general has already tested it himself. If the emperor allows it, he will distribute these vegetables to farmers across the country next year and let them cultivate by themselves, so that in winter they will There is enough food for the winter!" Zhao Xuanyi said.
As soon as Zhao Xuanyi said these words, the whole court was in an uproar. This sentence was not just said casually. It requires responsibility to solve the people's food problem? Even the current emperor would not dare to say this casually!
After Zhu Chufeng heard this, he showed a satisfied smile, "Okay! I really did not misjudge the person, Zhao Xuanyi, well done, it's me, the great Ming Dynasty man! Zhao Xuanyi, I order you now, at the beginning of spring tomorrow, you must put these vegetables." Promote it! Let the people have enough to eat and live and work in peace and contentment. You have helped me solve a huge problem!"
Zhao Xuanyi immediately knelt down and said, "The emperor has given you too much praise. The general just did what he should do!"
The more Zhu Chufeng looked at Zhao Xuanyi, the happier he became, and he smiled: "Zhao Xuanyi, you have this delicious vegetable from the Western Regions in your hands, and you didn't use it to drive up the market price, but gave it to the people for free to provide food and clothing. This kind of spirit is really commendable! Zhao Mingqing, you You really have a good son!”
"Thank you for your good reputation, Your Majesty!" Zhao Mingqing said with a smile.
After the morning meeting dispersed, everyone slowly walked out of the hall. Zhao Xuanyi came to his father's side and followed obediently. Zhao Mingqing looked at Zhao Xuanyi, "You have shown your face today! But the potato you mentioned can really achieve this." Such a large output?”
"It's okay, father, don't worry. I've been planting it for a year, so I know how many there are! If talking nonsense here would be a crime of deceiving the emperor, I wouldn't dare!" Zhao Xuanyi said with a smile.
"Well, you can do it if you have the confidence in your mind!" Zhao Mingqing knew that his son was now capable of taking care of himself, so there was no need to say anything more!
The father and son walked out, but Ye Yaoming walked over from the side, "General Zhao, I haven't seen you for a few days, can you stay and chat?"
Zhao Xuanyi and Zhao Mingqing looked at Ye Yaoming. The father and son looked at each other, and then smiled, "Father, please go home first. I will go and greet you later!"
"Okay! I'll make some wine at home and wait for you to come back!" Zhao Mingqing said and left. After all, this is the palace, so Zhao Mingqing has nothing to worry about!
Zhao Xuanyi came to Ye Yaoming, looked at his red official uniform, and smiled slightly, "Could it be that the Western Region pepper I gave you made you angry?"
Ye Yaoming chuckled, "Who would take this childlike farce seriously!"
"Isn't it because of this? Then what else does Mr. Ye have to do with me?"
Ye Yaoming turned to look at Zhao Xuanyi and sneered, "You know what I have to do with General Zhao. I advise General Zhao, you already have a lot of enemies. Don't add another mortal enemy to yourself. It's really not worth the gain!"
Zhao Xuanyi naturally understood in his heart that Ye Yaoming's words were just to keep him out of the Ye family's cavalry rebellion. "What do you mean, don't let me meddle in other people's business?"
When Ye Yaoming heard this, he laughed out loud, "It's very appropriate for General Zhao to compare himself to a dog!"
"Hey, that's wrong. A dog is a good thing. It looks after the house and the courtyard and bites the bad guys. It's better than a mouse, right? You can see everyone shouting for beating, but you can't see anyone tying the mouse with a rope. , Housekeeper and courtyard guard, and that thing is born to steal, let alone housekeeper and courtyard guard, he steals everything in his own house!" Zhao Xuanyi said with a smile.
"You...?" Ye Yaoming's face turned purple because of Zhao Xuan's righteousness. "Let's stop this meaningless quarrel. General Zhao must understand what I want to say. Farewell!" After Ye Yaoming finished speaking, he turned and left!
Zhao Xuanyi looked at Ye Yaoming's back, clenched his big hands, and his eyes exuded murderous intent. If he killed Ye Yaoming now, would he interrupt the Ye family's plan? Or maybe he assassinated Ye Yaoming?
While Zhao Xuanyi was planning, a palace maid came up from the side and said, "General Zhao, the eldest princess invites you to come to Mingyue Palace for questioning!"
Zhao Xuanyi turned around and saw that it was Nan Zhu. "The eldest princess called me?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Xuanyi nodded, and then glanced at Ye Yaoming's back. Nan Zhu followed Zhao Xuanyi's eyes and asked in a low voice, "But what did Ye Yaoming say?"
"No, it's nothing!" After Zhao Xuanyi said that, he turned around and left with Nan Zhu!
Zhao Xuanyi has come to Mingyue Palace no more than three times, so this route is not very familiar yet, but Zhu Yuejun is so anxious to see him, does he miss me? Zhao Xuanyi smiled and asked to be gentler for a while, otherwise Zhu Yuejun will be angry!
After walking with Nanzhu for a long time, they finally arrived at Mingyue Palace. As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw many eunuchs and maids standing outside. Zhao Xuanyi took a look and thought something was wrong. Eunuchs were never used in Zhu Yuejun's palace. How could this happen? What's going on?
After arriving at the hall, Zhao Xuanyi saw that besides Zhu Yuejun, there was also Zhu Chufeng sitting in the hall. Zhao Xuanyi hurriedly knelt down and said, "Meet the Emperor!"
Zhu Chufeng smiled and gently waved his hand, "Get back on your feet!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Zhao Xuanyi finished speaking, he stood up and looked at Zhu Yuejun beside him. Zhu Yuejun just gave Zhao Xuanyi a smile and didn't say anything. Zhao Xuanyi thought to himself, "Why are you smiling?" What's going on.
"Zhao Xuanyi, Yue Jun said that you are not only good at leading troops in war, but you are also familiar with military books, have excellent literary talent, and can speak well, and you can also cook delicious food. Today I am having lunch in Mingyue Palace and want to taste your cooking skills. , is it possible?”
Zhao Xuanyi thought to himself, I hate people like you who are pretending to be stupid. Do I dare to say no to your house? "The last general takes command!"
Half an hour later, all six dishes were served on the table. Zhu Chufeng and Zhu Yuejun sat at the table. Nan Zhuqiang took a pot of wine and poured it for Zhu Chufeng and Zhu Yuejun!
Zhao Xuanyi stood aside and asked, do you royals have any conscience? I worked hard to make it, but you didn’t ask me to eat it with you? This is too much!
Zhu Chufeng looked at Zhao Xuanyi and smiled slightly, "Zhao Xuanyi, please stop standing. This is not in the main hall. Come and have a meal together!"
Zhao Xuanyi looked at Zhu Yuejun and wondered if he was being polite or serious? Zhu Yuejun smiled, "Since the emperor has spoken, you can come and sit down!"
"Yes!" Zhao Xuanyi sat down politely, and Nan Zhu came over and poured Zhao Xuanyi a glass of wine!
Zhao Xuanyi hurriedly raised it and said, "The last general respects the emperor!"
"Cheers!" Zhu Chufeng smiled and drank the wine with Zhao Xuanyi, and then chatted briefly! Just after saying three sentences, Zhu Chufeng turned to look at Zhu Yuejun, "Yuejun, I still have a pot of fine wine in the imperial kitchen. Go and get it!"
"Yes!" Zhu Yuejun stood up slowly, gave Zhao Xuanyi a look, and then left!
When Zhao Xuanyi saw Zhu Yuejun leaving, his heart skipped a beat and he asked what did Zhu Chufeng mean? Why did you send Zhu Yuejun away? What the hell are you doing? Zhao Xuanyi suddenly felt fear in his heart. Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger, so he must be careful!
Zhu Chufeng saw Zhao Xuanyi sitting on the chair obediently like a little daughter-in-law who had done something wrong, and couldn't help but smile, "General Zhao, why are you so nervous?"
"General...it's the first time I have a drink with the emperor at the same table. I can't help but feel very excited!" Zhao Xuanyi said.
Zhu Chufeng saw that Zhao Xuanyi was so nervous, but he did not relax at all. Instead, he sat up straight and said, "I know that you are smart, knowledgeable, and a god in military skills. You are a rare talent, but do you know why you went?" From a place as far away as Hangzhou, even to the territory of King Yong'an, why don't I recall you?"
Zhao Xuanyi was shocked. Even though the emperor was usually very kind, this did not mean that he was stupid. He seemed to be ready to deal with himself today! "I don't know what will happen next!"
"The reason is very simple! Because Zhu Yuejun values you too much!" Zhu Chufeng said it directly without any concealment!
After Zhao Xuanyi heard this, he frowned slightly. Could it be that the matter between him and Zhu Yuejun was exposed? He wouldn't kill himself directly, would he?
"The last general...isn't his life in vain!"
When Zhu Chufeng heard this, he smiled, "Is it interesting to pretend to be confused with me?"
After Zhao Xuanyi heard this, he kept silent. It would be wrong to say anything now, so he had better pretend to be dumb!
"I admit that you are indeed outstanding. You intimidate the borders, defend the country against the enemy, and are loyal. You even now grow vegetables from the Western Regions, which can alleviate many crises in our Ming Dynasty. I cannot abandon you!"
Don't say but!
"But!" After Zhu Chufeng said these two words, Zhao Xuanyi closed his eyes instantly, "But you also understand that no matter how hard you try, you are still a son-in-law! If Yuejun agrees to reconcile with you, Yuejun will What to do?”
Zhao Xuanyi thought to himself, what can be done? Cold salad, I dare not say let her be my concubine! Otherwise, why don't you kill me?
Zhu Chufeng sighed, "I don't have to waste my words. You should know it in your own mind. Don't let the two of you end up in an uncontrollable situation!"
The more Zhao Xuanyi heard, the uglier his face became. Is this all obvious? I was told not to touch Zhu Yuejun, but that fool doesn’t know that yet, right? It’s late, I like to get on the bus first without giving a ticket! Isn't he the emperor? What the hell are you pretending to be? I am not from the old society!
"Yes, the emperor is right!"
Zhu Chufeng sighed, "Zhao Xuanyi, you and Yuejun are both my loyal ministers and good generals, my right-hand men, I really can't bear to part with you...?"
"Your Majesty!" After Zhao Xuanyi finished speaking, he stood up and knelt on the ground. "To report to Your Majesty, in fact, there is one important matter that I have not reported to Your Majesty when I return to Beijing this time!"
"Important matter?" Zhu Chufeng's expression became very serious, "What's the matter?"
"Last time I was captured by the Tatars and after being tortured, my body suffered old wounds. Now every time it is cloudy and rainy, my body is in pain. Even walking is a problem, let alone going into battle to kill the enemy and charge into battle! "Zhao Xuanyi said loudly.
Zhu Chufeng frowned, "What do you mean by this?"
"The purpose of returning to Beijing this time is to resign!"
"What did you say?"
"Your Majesty, the last general's health is really overwhelmed, so he went to Hangzhou to work in farming. Now he has successfully grown vegetables from the Western Regions, which can also benefit the people. There will be many capable people in the Ming Dynasty. The last general... plans to disband and return to the fields!"
"You...?" Zhu Chufeng did not expect that Zhao Xuanyi would come out like this, and was stunned on the spot for a moment!
