imperial study room,
Zhu Youtang looked at the recipe and nodded repeatedly, "Weight loss meal, um, not bad, not bad..."
He was very satisfied and looked at it for a while before putting it down and asked:
"How to eat this weight loss meal?"
"How do you eat something?" Li Qing was confused by this question, "Of course you eat it with your mouth!"
"...I mean, should you eat it before or after a meal?"
Li Qing: -_-||"Eat it as food!" gòйЪ.ōΓg
"Ah?" Zhu Youtang was shocked, then dissatisfied, "Are you kidding me?"
Who can eat this little food?
Not to mention the small portion, there was no oil or water at all.
"I'm not kidding you, that's all." Li Qing said sternly, "Quiting sugar and losing weight, although painful, are of great benefit to the body and can... help with sexual intercourse."
"You didn't lie to me, did you?" Zhu Youtang was suspicious.
Li Qing shook his head: "You will know after you try it."
Zhu Youtang was a little moved, but also a little painful. He struggled for a long time and said angrily: "At least I have to add half a catty... no, two ounces of meat, right? I'm not a monk."
Li Qing pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, then add two taels of chicken breast."
He added: "Only chicken breast, no other meat!"
"Okay, it's a bit naughty at least." Zhu Youtang nodded and asked, "How many times a day?"
"Three meals a day."
"How long will it take?"
"Until I lose weight," Li Qing said.
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but feel pain: "I have a lot of things to do every day. If I eat too poorly, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. If you follow the recipe, you will never be malnourished."
"But this...I can't eat enough!"
Li Qing was speechless and said: "Your Majesty, this is the easiest way to lose weight. If you can't bear this hardship, then there is nothing the common people can do."
"...Okay." Zhu Youtang sighed sadly, and then asked: "Has the queen's recipe been found?"
"The common people thought about it and decided that it would be better not to prescribe any medicine, because the Queen is not sick, but just a little cold." Li Qing said, "Exposing yourself to the sun more can effectively alleviate the problem. The Emperor and Queen are still young, so there is no need to be in such a hurry to have an heir. , just let nature take its course.”
After a pause, "If you take medicine all day in order to have an heir as soon as possible, the future heir will also be affected."
"Oh... ok." Zhu Youtang sighed, "I'm not in a hurry, but... forget it, are you sure you can lose weight by following your recipe?"
"Of course, how dare common people deceive the emperor?" Li Qing nodded with a smile.
"Alas..." Zhu Youtang sighed and returned to sit down in front of the imperial cabinet, picking up the memorial and reviewing it.
Seeing this, Li Qing cupped his hands and said, "Common people, please leave."
~
Changle Palace.
Zhu Jianshen was so proud that he took the prescription and looked at it again and again, and asked worriedly: "Is this medicine sure to work?"
"This is not a powerful medicine. It is definitely effective, but it is not the kind that will take effect as soon as you take it." Li Qing hummed, "Abstain from sex for a month first."
After a pause, he added: "Don't be too indulgent, just once every three to five days. If you do it too often and your body collapses, no medicine can save it."
Once every three days is barely acceptable... Zhu Jianshen nodded slowly: "Okay, I understand."
He put away the prescription and said cheerfully: "It will only start operating after the new year. You are not busy during this period. You often come to the palace to visit. You can't always let me, the Supreme Emperor, visit you, right?"
Li Qing glanced at him sideways and said noncommittally, "It depends on my mood."
"What's your attitude?" Zhu Jianshen was dissatisfied.
"Haha, that's my attitude," Li Qing said lightly, "I will be busy after the New Year. I only have this little free time, can't I do whatever I want?"
"...Okay, okay, in short, always come when you have time."
"Well, let's go."
…
~
After getting the prescription, Li Qing finally felt at ease.
He is too lazy to go to the palace often, and there is no place to eat, so why go there?
Look at Zhu Jianshen's big black face?
Wang Shouren came often, to be precise, he came every day.
Not only did he learn bow and archery skills, but he also had a meal with him. Sometimes, he could make two meals a day.
But Li Qing was very depressed.
However, Wang Shouren is quite particular. He usually prepares his own ingredients and helps with cooking.
Li Qing was a lazy person, but because of this, he became diligent and rarely went out to eat.
Li Qing's diet became regular again, as if he had returned to the days when his master was around.
On the day of winter solstice,
Li Qing went to an early market and bought a lot of good meat and vegetables. He started preparing it early in the morning, kneading noodles, chopping dumpling fillings...
He made a lot of dumplings, enough for two people to eat.
Unexpectedly, everything was ready, but there was no pot cook.
Li Qing suddenly remembered that he couldn't visit him during the holidays, and he couldn't help but feel a little lonely.
"This kid has no luck..." Li Qing muttered, carrying the wrapped dumplings, he went to the East Kitchen to cook a pot...
After the winter solstice, the temperature dropped significantly again.
It snowed last night, and the walls, roof tiles, and tree branches were completely white. Everything was desolate and covered in silver. From an appreciation point of view, it was indeed beautiful.
However, this is not the future of the technological explosion!
There is no air conditioning, no floor heating, and the people are uncomfortable. Young people are very energetic, but they can withstand it, but the elderly cannot.
I don’t know how many old people can’t survive this difficult winter.
Although the scenery is beautiful, no one feels that it is enjoyable.
The hot dumplings came out of the pot and were paired with the secret dipping sauce. They were very delicious. Li Qing ate the dumplings while looking at the white snow.
A gust of wind blew in, mixed with some scattered pieces.
Li Qing calmed down and realized that at some point, snow began to fall in the sky again.
In winter, I will be covered with a three-layer wheat quilt, and next year I will sleep with steamed buns on my pillow.
But what if it’s a ten-layer quilt?
Li Qing looked at the gray-white sky and sighed bitterly: "I really can't do anything about you."
After the meal, the wind and snow became stronger.
Scattered snowflakes began to gather together, as long as silk threads, just like the misty rain in spring. The snow was not in flakes, but it was silky.
The fresh wind blows non-stop, and the air is cold. Taking a breath makes your heart and spleen feel cold.
This blow is not like a knife when applied to a person... Li Qing sighed quietly, closed the door and walked in Lianjia Village...
The snow didn't melt yesterday, but it started snowing again today. The snow was already two inches thick and it was very comfortable to walk on.
Li Qing looked far into the distance. As far as he could see, there was endless white snow. There was no green in the wheat fields. The excessive whiteness was so dazzling that it hurt his eyes.
Withdrawing his gaze, Li Qing became more determined to take the path of industrialization.
He is not a fairy, but he has advanced ideas for future generations. History has proven that industry is far superior to farming.
Just like... farming is far better than nomadic herding.
As for the expansion of capital after industrialization, it would force the imperial power... This is inevitable, but in Li Qing's view, this is not entirely a bad thing.
The world is always moving forward. The wheels of history are rolling forward. There is no way to stop them. We can only follow the trend and take advantage of it.
If Daming does not take this road, others will.
Isn’t this the case in history?
There are some things that, despite their drawbacks, you have to do. If you don't do it, others will do it. If others do it, they will bully you in turn.
As a 'prophet', he does not allow the wheel of history to follow its original path. He wants to be the helmsman and change.
In fact, he has changed, and changed a lot.
But, it's not enough!
'It will be the second year of Hongzhi soon. If converted to the Gregorian calendar of later generations... it should be almost the 16th century, right? '
Li Qing thought secretly.
At this time, Ming Dynasty is still standing at the top of the world, and no one can match it. As long as it takes the right path, Ming Dynasty will still be invincible in the future...
Li Qing's thoughts were wandering, and he thought further and further until a strong gust of wind mixed with snow blew on his face, and he finally regained his focus.
"Take one step at a time, don't be hasty, this giant ship is too big, and if I, the helmsman, use too much force, the ship will capsize..." Li Qing said to himself, turned around and went home...
Li Qing stamped his feet, shaking off the snow from the soles of his shoes, then pushed the door open and walked into the small courtyard.
But they found smoke coming from the east kitchen chimney.
Li Qing smiled and scolded: "I thought you wouldn't come, but you're here at the wrong time. You deserve to be unable to eat hot food."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes narrowed slightly.
It was not Wang Shouren who came out of the East Kitchen, but his godson Li Hong.
"Godfather."
"Why are you here?" Li Qing was surprised and surprised.
Li Hong held the hot dumplings and asked with a smile: "Dad, have you eaten?"
Li Qing said angrily: "It's been a while now, what do you think? Why are you here?"
"After receiving the order, the child set off directly and came here." Li Hong took a dumpling into his mouth and said slurredly, "Don't tell me, my godfather's craftsmanship is still as good as ever."
"What are you doing here?" Li Qing snorted, "It's finally a holiday. Why don't you go to Jinling to accompany your wife and children? I don't need anyone to accompany you. It's the winter solstice. Let's go back to Jinling quickly without delaying the New Year."
Li Hong smiled and said: "Wanqing is coming soon. I wrote to her before coming from Fujian. I will celebrate the New Year here this year."
"No business?"
"The following guys and Xiao Hao are watching." Li Hong said with a smile, "Wanqing said, even though that guy is incompetent in literature and martial arts, he is extremely talented in business. She can rest assured. There will be problems.”
After a pause, he said, "Daddy, my child also wants to eat the dumplings you made."
"Aren't you eating something?" Li Qing had a straight face and a smile in his eyes.
"That's not enough!" Li Hong chuckled, "I'm a greedy kid, and I can't do it just for one meal."
"Wait." Li Qing hummed and walked towards the East Kitchen.
Li Hong said hurriedly: "Dad, I'm kidding, this big bowl is enough."
"Go to the living room and wait. I'll cook some vegetables and we'll have a drink." Li Qing didn't even look back.
Li Hong followed and wanted to help beat the henchmen, but as soon as he entered, he was kicked out.
Then, the sound of chopping vegetables came from the east kitchen...
~
Half an hour later, two meat, two vegetarian and four side dishes were served, along with warm wine.
Li Hong hurriedly took the wine pot, poured wine for his godfather, and said with a smile: "Long time no see, my godfather is still as charming as ever!"
"...Nothing big or small." Li Qing raised his hand to strike, but put it down again. His godson had gone through many vicissitudes.
"Are there any Japanese pirates still causing trouble in Fujian?" Li Qing asked.
"It can't be said that they have been completely eliminated, but they are basically gone." Li Hong mused, "There are still some, but they are not here to rob, but to do business. They have been beaten and scared."
Speaking of this, Li Hong frowned slightly and said:
"There are no Japanese pirates, but there is smuggling. Both Han merchants and Japanese people have taken a fancy to the huge benefits brought by smuggling. They are colluding together, which is really troublesome."
