The news of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant releasing a large amount of fresh fruits and vegetables spread throughout Chang 'an City in a very short time.
Countless customers rushed over upon hearing the news. The Drunken Immortal Restaurant, which usually had good business, was suddenly filled to the brim!
Although the vegetables released by the Drunken Immortal Restaurant were generally expensive, with a plate of cold cucumber costing three strings of cash and a plate of vinegar spinach costing three strings of cash, fresh vegetables in winter were exclusively provided by the royal family. It had always been difficult for the commoners to obtain them, so what if they were a little more expensive? And relatively speaking, this price was not outrageous at all. Those who were slightly wealthier were completely able to accept it!
Thinking back to the grand occasion when the bean sprouts were first released, the diners standing outside the Drunken Immortal Restaurant had a "bright idea" and clamored for Manager Liu to provide a "take-out" service.
Thus, the grand occasion from two months ago reappeared. The street in front of the Drunken Immortal Restaurant was packed with people. Some people carried the food they bought from the Drunken Immortal Restaurant and directly ate in the carriages parked by the side of the road or in the shops next to it.
In an instant, the fragrance spread everywhere. The people near the West City could even smell the fragrance of the vegetables in the air!
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"Li Zexuan's farmers are selling cucumbers and vegetables in Chang 'an City ~?"
In the Sweet Dew Hall, Li Er, who had just finished his morning court session, heard Empress Zhangsun come over to say this piece of news. His heart stirred, and he subconsciously thought that the vegetables sold by the farmers might very well have come from Li Zexuan's hands!
"Your Majesty, I feel that these farmers should have grasped the techniques of growing vegetables in winter, and the person who taught them these techniques is the Marquis of Yong 'an! This concubine also asked Steward Zhao just now. The vegetables sold by the farmers should mature in one to two months.
And a month ago, the Marquis of Yong 'an only had eight farms! Now, the farmers who came to Chang 'an City to sell vegetables almost all came from those eight farms. Doesn't this mean that the Marquis of Yong' an taught the farmers the methods of growing vegetables in winter more than a month ago? "
Empress Zhangsun's reason, although a little far-fetched, had her reasons. It was because Li Zexuan had only obtained the entire Lantian County this year that only the farmers from the original eight farms knew how to grow vegetables in winter.
Hearing this, Li Er nodded and said, "This kind of thing that no one else can do, it must be done by that kid without a doubt. In the whole world, only he has this ability! As for how he did it, I am very curious, Zhao Song! "
"Your Majesty!"
Zhao Song, who was standing at the side, quickly came over and cupped his hands.
Li Er asked, "Those eight farms must have planted a lot of vegetables. Do you know how they grow vegetables in winter?"
Zhao Song's face darkened, and he said carefully, "Your Majesty, in the past month or so, the manor under the Marquis of Yong 'an did not have any big movements. This old servant did not pay attention to that side, so … this old servant has failed in his duty, please punish me!"
This matter could not be blamed on Zhao Song. The main reason was that the villagers were too tight-lipped. Not only did they not tell outsiders, even when their relatives came, they were determined not to let them even half a step closer to the shed. This was a secret that the thousands of people in the eight villages worked together to keep strictly. If anyone accidentally leaked this secret, they would become everyone's mortal enemy. At the very least, they would not be able to continue living in Lantian County!
People who had experienced poverty, once they had the hope of living a good life, they would not easily destroy this prosperous state. The farmers knew that they were now farmers in Li Zexuan's fief. Just based on this identity, they were envied by countless people. They could not destroy this hard-won happiness!
As for Zhao Song, he would definitely not send people to investigate the eight farms that seemed peaceful on the surface for no reason. Naturally, it was even more impossible for him to know about the existence of the greenhouses.
Li Er waved his hand and laughed, "Haha! You can't be blamed! It should be that the farmers under that kid were too tight-lipped. Who would have thought! In more than a month, there was no news at all. From this, it can be seen that this kid is very good at governing the people! "
As the Emperor of the human world, how could Li Er not know that it was easy for one person to keep a secret, but it was harder for a thousand people to keep a secret? It was because of this that he could not help but be impressed by Li Zexuan's ability to control the people in his fief!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy!"
Zhao Song heaved a sigh of relief and bowed.
Empress Zhangsun's brows relaxed and said,
"Your Majesty, I suddenly remembered that more than a month ago, the price of cloth in Chang 'an City skyrocketed, but it was quickly suppressed. Most of the people who came to Chang' an City to buy cloth seemed to be farmers under the Marquis of Yong 'an. I wonder if there is any connection between the two?"
Hearing this, Li Er's eyes lit up, "Yes! I also remember! At that time, I was still wondering why the commoners bought so much coarse cloth. However, I was busy with official business and put this matter aside! Now that I think about it, the coarse cloth that the commoners bought back is definitely related to the vegetables that appeared in the eastern market today! Since I have nothing to do in the afternoon, I will go to Lantian County to take a look! "
"Your Majesty, may I accompany you?"
Empress Zhangsun also wanted to see how the farmers grew vegetables in winter and ensure that the vegetables did not freeze to death. As a result, when Li Er's voice fell, she requested.
Li Er shook his head and said, "Guanyin Maid, it is freezing outside. You should not go to avoid a relapse! When I return, I will clearly tell you what I have seen and heard! "
A few days ago, Princess Changle had suffered a relapse due to the invasion of cold air. How could Li Er dare to let Empress Zhangsun go out in such cold weather?
Li Er himself did not believe it. At this moment, he even faintly hoped that the plague of locusts would quickly arrive. This was because he knew that locusts were very beneficial to Empress Zhangsun's illness. Unfortunately, there were no locusts in this season!
Using the words of modern people, as long as the locusts came, Old Li would definitely let his wife eat until she exploded!
"Then, many thanks to Your Majesty!"
Although Empress Zhangsun felt regretful, she was not the type of woman who was unreasonable and liked to pester endlessly. She nodded her head and softly replied.
"Your Majesty, His Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince, requests an audience. He says that he has prepared some new vegetables at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant and wishes for Your Majesty and Her Imperial Highness to taste!"
At this moment, an attendant walked in through the yellow door and bowed in salute.
"Oh? Haha! It is likely to be vegetables from the Drunken Immortal Restaurant! This is perfect. I can see the difference between the vegetables from the Drunken Immortal Restaurant and those from the palace! Quickly, let Chengqian in! "
Li Er and Empress Zhangsun looked at each other and then laughed heartily.
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