Potatoes are both vegetables and grain. In some places in later generations, some people used potatoes as a staple food, and there were even more ways to prepare dishes... Zhu Yunwen looked at the baskets of potatoes being brought out, and was a little dumbfounded. He asked you to get some for seeds. Isn't this too much?
Kuangyu walked over with a smile and explained: "Your Majesty, these potatoes have grown sprouts after being left for a long time. There is no way. On the way back, I planted a lot of potatoes in wooden barrels and produced a lot of fruits. This is the latest Potatoes." Xia Yuanji quickly came over and asked, "How is the yield?" Kuang Yu smiled and said to Xia Yuanji, "Xia Shangshu, there is no need to question the yield of potatoes. If you plant three potatoes in a jar, you can produce thirteen or four potatoes. Jin, in order to take care of these guys, we have suffered enough." Xia Yuanji picked up the potatoes and weighed them, with light in his eyes: "These potatoes are huge. Even in the famine years, no one will be hungry, and the people will no longer be able to eat them. We need to eat Guanyin soil. Your Majesty, we should arrange planting in time." Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly: "I have my own arrangements. When planting is needed, your household department will be indispensable." Xia Yuanji accepted the words and retreated easily.
Xie Jin knew that Xia Yuanji was worried that the royal family would take these potatoes as their own, or form a government monopoly. In that case, it would take many years for potatoes, corn, etc. to be widely planted.
Now that the emperor has spoken, he will naturally not allow these crops to become the property of the nobility, but will push them to the common people.
"These are peanuts." Shen Wei carried a basket of peanuts. Zhu Yunwen picked up the peanut, pinched it with both fingers, looked at the red peanut inside, picked it up and put it in his mouth, tasting the familiar taste, his eyes couldn't help but moisten.
Goodbye, peanut. Long farewell, history. These crops seem to have come from the smoke and clouds of the past, chaotically entering the time and space of six hundred years ago.
Zhu Yunwen crushed the peanut shells and said: "In the future, every citizen of the Ming Dynasty who eats peanuts, corn, and potatoes will remember that it was you who sacrificed your lives for this voyage." Shen Wei smiled honestly. , then turned around and shouted to the sergeant behind him: "Send the sweet potatoes!" The sweet potatoes were delivered... peppers, tomatoes... These people even brought sunflowers... This is a small rubber tree, which grows in Hainan, Guangdong, Bo Ni and It’s not easy to survive in Old Port in other places.
Species that have never existed before, plants that have never existed before, fruits that have never been seen before, just arrived in the Ming Dynasty from the distant South America, from the primitive land, across the blue and black seas.
The donation lasted for more than an hour, and it was already afternoon. Many officials were already hungry, and the people were also hungry, but no one left. They were all looking at the novel crops one by one.
Zhu Yunwen saw that time passed quickly and that the soldiers were working hard, so he ordered Zheng He and others: "Give the voyage log and all the gains to the naval sergeants in Beijing. I know that you are tired and that you miss your family. Today we will No banquet, go spend time with your family and relax. Three days later, outside the Fengtian Palace, I will be drunk with you non-stop!" Zheng He and others thanked him.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Luo Guanying: "Bring some crops with me back to the palace." Luo Guanying's eyes lit up, and he saw that the emperor meant he wanted to have a big meal... Officials from the Ministry of Revenue came forward one after another and put the cases on the table with stacks of brand new money. The money was taken out.
Let’s not talk about rewards or not. First, give them a sum of money so that they can go home to see their relatives.
Although Zheng He and the navy officers had been away for five years, their salaries had never been short of money and they were all distributed to their families. Zhu Yunwen even went through the accounts himself and had the security bureau investigate. No one dared to embezzle this money. .
It can be said that the Ministry of Household Affairs spent a lot of money. Every naval officer, regardless of their position, was issued fifty taels of banknotes first, and five or six hundred thousand banknotes were issued at the first hand.
In order to worry about chilling the sergeant's heart, the Ministry of Household officials would also add:
"The rewards are still to come, these are not included in the rewards." Everyone knows that rewards need to be determined based on the merit book, and it also takes time to review the merit book and negotiate rewards.
Zhao Shiyu took the money and asked: "Do the family members of the sacrificed sergeants have any money?" An official from the Ministry of Household Affairs replied: "The family members of the sacrificed sergeants will be in charge of a dedicated person, and double the money will be given. The reward must be arranged by the court after discussion. "Zhao Shiyu left with satisfaction.
Zheng He connected with Li Jian: "There are also ashes of some brothers on the ship. Some brothers fell into the sea, were swallowed by the swamp, and disappeared. There are no bones. Only some relics are left, all on the ship, marked with names. I hope we can personally collect them." These are given to their families." Li Jian was a little worried: "You must be exhausted from your long voyage, and the sergeants are also waiting to see their families reunited. Let us handle this matter." Zheng He insisted: "They are I didn't bring those who sailed with me back. I hope I can complete this last thing." Li Jian asked Zheng He to wait and went to Zhu Yunwen to explain the situation.
Zhu Yunwen walked towards Zheng He, looked at the quiet navy officers and men, and nodded slightly: "Then go." Zheng He solemnly accepted the order, turned around and shouted: "All navy officers and men, board the ship and bring the sacrifice." A relic of a soldier!" Zheng He's navy sergeants, who were originally scattered, instantly became very orderly and boarded the ship neatly.
Zhu Yunwen arranged for the Beijing military guards to guide the people to evacuate, leaving this land to Zheng He's navy and his family.
Zhu Yunwen couldn't bear to see this sad scene and turned his back.
"Father..." Zhu Wenkui was also deeply shocked. Zhu Yunwen adjusted his emotions and whispered: "Kui'er, you have to remember that those who can make the people affordable are great men. People cannot forget their roots. The royal family must continue the story of heroes and martyrs every year. Don't let up!" Zhu Wenkui nodded repeatedly and agreed: "In commemoration of the heroes, everyone will have a common hero and a place to belong to. This has endless benefits for the royal family." Bang!
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand and patted Zhu Wenkui on the head, gritted his teeth and said: "Don't rely on the royal family for everything. You must first remember that if you want to be a good monarch, you must first be a human being. There is no humanity, no backbone, no opinion, even a memorial ceremony The heroes and martyrs have become your means instead of coming from the heart. Then all the memorials in the world have become a formality? What's the point of being just a formality?" Zhu Wenkui was a little aggrieved. You taught me to think from the perspective of the royal family, and now Teach me to think about problems from a human perspective, where do I stand... It seems that I still have a long way to go to become a qualified successor.
The grand reception at the dock, the new rules established by Zhu Yunwen, the tragic sacrifice of Zheng He's navy, and the novel crops continued to spread with the imperial decrees, official reports, notices, documents and legends.
Shang Shanjian. Each of the chefs was a bit at a loss when looking at the novel crops. If the waiter hadn't sent them recipes and recipes, they would have hanged themselves.
On this day, although Zhu Yunwen did not entertain the navy officers, he did hold a family banquet in the harem. Originally it was just the queen, queen mother, concubines, princes and others. Later, Zhu Di's princess entered the palace and insisted on staying for dinner regardless of etiquette. Zhu Di He said he was worried that his wife would be thirsty, so he had to bring a glass of water to the palace.
After Zhu Zhi heard the news, he took a cucumber and ran into the palace, saying that he would give the emperor some melon to eat.
Zhu Gui was even more ruthless. On the way here, he encountered a cow that fell to death and was sent directly to the palace... There were originally two tables of food, and I don't know what happened. After a while, it turned into six or seven tables. Damn it, it was Who opened the back door? I don’t know that the harem is our home, so how dare you all come here?
Oh, Queen Mother, forget it. Supervisor Shang Shan was busy cooking. Just for potatoes, he made beef stewed potatoes, vinegar potato shreds, green pepper potatoes, potato cakes, mace potatoes and other seven things. There were also peanuts, boiled salted peanuts, fried peanut kernels, steamed Order sweet potatoes, make some sweet potato soup, and the tomatoes and eggs are ready to be cooked... Dishes are served one after another, surprising everyone.
Zhu Yunwen first toasted the sacrificed naval sergeant and then said solemnly: "Although the navy has brought a lot of seeds of crops, they are not enough to eat. We will make an exception for the banquet today and three days later. All other crops can be saved as seeds." , don’t even think about asking for it.” Empress Dowager Lu nodded after hearing this: “There is a saying among the people that if parents starve to death, they will not eat seed food. The emperor is right to have this idea. After a few years of good harvest, these crops will increase. "It doesn't matter if we eat more." Zhu Di, Zhu Zhi and others were a little disappointed. It took several years to eat such delicacies. Isn't it a bit too unfair?
"Hiss, it's so spicy. This chili pepper is so hot! Water, I want to drink water..." Zhu Zhen shouted quickly.
"This tomato egg tastes great and appetizing." Queen Ma Enhui liked it very much. Zhu Wenkui was eating beef and potatoes without saying a word. When he saw Han Xiayu looking over and knowing how to pick up some food, Ma Enhui rolled her eyes and glared at Concubine Ning. "You don't care, she dares to threaten the prince!"
Concubine Ning blew the hot sweet potato and didn't care about the queen's eyes at all. Even though Han Xiayu bullied Zhu Wenkui from time to time, everyone knew that Zhu Wenkui was very assertive and would give in on trivial matters and never take a step back on big issues. Obtained the true biography of Zhu Yunwen.
Concubine Shu Luo Yan'er was very happy. Luo Guanying came back intact. Although she was a little darker and had a few more scars, it didn't matter. It was no problem. It was a good thing that she was back.
The Luo family in Jurong has been in some decline, but with Guanying here, it can always get up. Zhu Yunwen was very happy. He had a glass of wine with peanuts and a glass of wine with potatoes. He drank with the royal family members and did not hesitate to get drunk.
Zheng He also returned to the palace under the guidance of his chamberlain, and lived in the ceremonial supervisor. After a simple meal, Zheng He lay on the bed and closed his eyes. He always felt that the bed was rocking like a boat, and his body seemed to be out of control, as if he was in the sea.
Home, finally home. Zheng He had no family or relatives. The palace was his home, and Zhu Yunwen was his relative.
Faced with Zhu Yunwen's astonishing arrangements and courtesy, Zheng He was very happy. Faced with the families of the sacrificial navy officers and soldiers, they chose to understand and support, without complaints, only sadness and glory.
Although the voyage of the past five years is over, I still have a vague feeling that I am inseparable from the sea in this life.
In the dream, the sun and moon flags are calling, the sea is calling, there are dangerous storms, and there are familiar brothers...
