Li Chaoyang stared at the two people for a while, then suddenly laughed, "You two have been farming for several years, but you haven't done enough? Now you have planted it in the palace, and you still have to feed the animals here?
Oh my god, the emperor and the queen want to feed pigs in the palace, it really makes me laugh to death...hahaha...hahahaha..."
Li Yunze kicked him on the butt and cursed with a smile: "Get out of here! Be careful, I'll beat you up."
Li Chaoyang covered his buttocks and ran away laughing, and soon word spread throughout the palace that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess were going to raise pigs, fish and crops here.
"I think this is good. Food is the foundation of a country. It would be a pity to leave such a big place here empty.
If they all grow food, they can feed many people. The emperor and queen knew the importance of food only after they suffered from hunger before. "
Ye Mingzhe, who has always been stingy, strongly agreed with his sister and brother-in-law's decision.
In my heart, I praised the two of them for being able to live a good life and never forgetting their roots even when they became emperor and queen.
Everyone was silent after hearing his words.
The Minister of Rites is also here today. I heard that the emperor and the queen wanted to grow food in the palace. I thought it was a bit ridiculous at first.
But after hearing what Ye Mingzhe said just now, I suddenly felt extremely ashamed.
He also came from a peasant family. If he hadn't been admitted to the top tier of the university and married the daughter of a royal tutor, he wouldn't be as well-off as he is now.
Only a few years had passed, but he had completely forgotten his original intention when he was rushing to take the exam.
Nowadays, there is not a young man who can see clearly and think long-term, which is really shameful!
He cupped his hands to Ye Mingzhe, "What Mr. Ye said is absolutely true. Food is too important. Thinking of the natural disasters in the past few years now makes people feel chills on their backs. The people at that time were really pitiful."
Ye Mingzhe sighed softly, "I still remember when I was fleeing famine, my brother-in-law looked at the people dying of hunger and thirst on the roadside, and he was so distressed that he didn't have any water for several days.
From that time on, he and my sister focused on studying agriculture, looking for high-yielding seeds everywhere, and they both suffered a lot from traveling across mountains and rivers.
Maybe it was the sincerity of the two that moved God. Huang Tian lived up to his hard work, and they actually found high-yielding grain seeds.
Although we no longer need to go hungry in the future, we cannot take it lightly. We must always put food first. "
"Your Highness and Your Majesty really care about the world."
The Minister of Rites cupped his hands in the distance again, "I will also learn from Your Highness and the Empress. When I get home, I will clear up the open space at home, plant it all with grain and vegetables, and raise a few chickens by the way."
Ye Mingzhe immediately smiled and praised, "Wu Shangshu has a broad mind and is open to all rivers. I admire him very much. In the future, His Highness will have a right-hand man like you to assist you. Why worry about the country not being strong? The people not being rich?"
The Minister of Rites quickly raised his hand and said: "Master Ye, you are so praised. I really don't dare to accept such a high praise."
"Brother Shangshu, there is no need to be humble, what I just said came from the bottom of my heart.
During the war, General Shen often mentioned you when chatting with me.
Speaking of officials in the capital, you may be the only one who can look at issues from the perspective of the common people. "
Ye Mingzhe took two steps toward him and whispered: "If you didn't value Shangshu Wu's character and ability, His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't leave such an important matter to you?
This is His Highness testing you. If Brother Wu wants to gain His Highness's favor, you must seize the opportunity this time. "
The eyes of the Minister of Rites lit up, and he bowed his hands solemnly to Ye Mingzhe, "Thank you, Brother Ye, for your advice. I keep my friendship in my heart. I will definitely repay today's advice if I have the opportunity in the future."
Ye Mingzhe smiled and waved his hand, "Brother Wu, you're welcome. Although we have only known each other for two days, it feels like we have known each other for a long time. This must be fate."
"Yes, yes, I feel the same way. I feel that I have a good temper with Brother Ye."
The Minister of Rites nodded repeatedly and invited him to his home as a guest.
"Brother Ye, are you free tonight? Come to my place for a few drinks. I still have a few jars of unopened good wine in the cellar. Let's not get drunk tonight."
Ye Mingzhe was a little taller than the Minister of Rites, so he put his arm around his shoulders affectionately and said:
"Brother Wu, I'm a little busy these days. I'm afraid I won't be able to leave. Leave your good wine with my brother. I'll go to you to beg for a drink later."
The Minister of Rites said cheerfully: "Okay, no problem, I will keep it all for you. Then I will go back today to clear out the land and plant crops. Then I will invite Brother Ye to visit."
"Brother Wu, after you clear the land, don't plant it yet. My brother will find you some rare seeds."
"Brother Ye, are you serious about this?" Wu Shangshu asked in surprise.
He knew that His Highness and the Crown Princess had many good seeds.
Although it has been planted in some places for a long time, it has not yet become popular in the capital.
Even if Your Highness distributes grain, the people at the lowest level will be the first to receive it.
Only when a place becomes popular can officials and landlords get access to high-yielding grains.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess have also set an iron rule.
If anyone dares to rob the people, the fate awaiting them is to be executed and all property confiscated.
Because of this rule, no one dares to take food from the people.
"Of course it's true. I can't lie to anyone if I lie to my eldest brother." Ye Mingzhe asked with a smile: "What does eldest brother Wu want to grow? Vegetables? Or fruit trees? There are also sweet potatoes and potatoes."
"Brother Ye, I want all of these. Can you give me some of each, especially the fruit trees? I want some more.
There is a large piece of land in my backyard, and now it is planted with flowers and grasses. I will pull them out when I get back. Wu Shangshu asked excitedly.
Ye Mingzhe waved his hand, "No problem, just pack up the land and I'll send it to you in two days. I won't delay your planting."
"Thank you, Brother Ye."
In just a short time, Ye Mingzhe established a bridge of friendship with the Minister of Rites.
It also made him his first ally in the court.
