Jiang Cen followed behind the eunuch. She wanted to think about what to say later, but found that she couldn't think of any excuse. This was not only a matter of failure, but also a matter of taking up too much land and using up all the glass sheds before she was sure that it would be completely successful.
The soil in the land was not the original soil. It was good soil that the Zhang Family and Wang Family specially found from other places. She didn't know what was in it. During normal planting, the yield was 20% higher than usual. Every year, they would find some organic matter to make good fertilizer.
The Zhang Family and Wang Family did everything they should do. They didn't ask for a single copper coin and didn't ask for any benefits. They only hoped that the Sinongsi Temple could grow better things. If the research failed, they would support it. But this was a failure in decision-making, not experimental. Was it because they were angry and didn't want to give good things?
Jiang Cen came to Xingqing Palace uneasily. As soon as she entered the palace, she smelled the fragrance of fish. She sniffed and wondered why the Emperor was in the mood to eat when it was not time to eat yet.
As soon as Li Longji saw Jiang Cen, he waved his hand, "Minister Jiang is here. Get a stool and let's eat together."
Jiang Cen didn't need to find a stool. The little eunuch next to him brought one and put it next to the small table that was specially prepared for Jiang Cen. There was a fish dish on the small table.
Many images flashed through Jiang Cen's mind. Did he want to poison her to death? Sigh ~! Let's eat, even if it's poison.
After bowing to Li Longji, Jiang Cen sat on the stool, picked up the chopsticks, looked at the Emperor, and then looked at Gao Lishi, who was standing next to the Emperor. She picked up a piece of fish and said, "This official is ashamed of the Emperor's grace and the support of the Zhang Family and Wang Family. I'm willing to die."
Then she put the fish into her mouth and tasted it carefully. She wanted to know what the poison tasted like. After tasting one piece, Jiang Cen found that she didn't feel uncomfortable. Did she eat too little? Then she continued to eat.
Thus, one piece of fish after another was eaten by Jiang Cen. At first, he was thinking of poisoning himself, but as he ate, he forgot about it and only cared about the delicious taste of the fish. He rubbed his stomach and exhaled comfortably. He said to Li Longji, "Many thanks for the fish, Your Majesty. Is this fish a new method that the imperial kitchen has figured out?"
At this time, no matter how stupid he was, he knew that the Emperor didn't intend to poison him to death. The fish was really delicious, but didn't he call him here to talk about the radishes? Why did he only eat fish?
"I don't know how long I'll have to wait for them to come up with new dishes. The recipe sent by Baoxin County uses radishes from the Sinongsi Temple as an auxiliary ingredient. Don't be fooled by the bitterness of the radishes, they get rid of the fishy smell and improve the freshness. After eating them, they leave a fragrant taste in the mouth. It's a pity that they're a little small. If they can grow bigger, the bitterness will be reduced. How about it?"
Li Longji sat on the chair and took a sip of tea as he spoke to Jiang Cen.
Jiang Cen thought for a moment and replied, "It's delicious. The Zhang Family and the Wang Family are really amazing. This subject has never seen anything that can baffle them. This subject is unworthy of His Majesty's grace and the support of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. I'm willing to die."
He repeated what he said just now. He knew clearly that he wouldn't die this time.
"Well, it's good that you know where the problem is. You are indeed unworthy of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. The good things were given to the Sinongsi Temple, but you didn't think carefully before acting. This time, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo helped you again. In the future, you have to be careful."
Li Longji had never eaten fish stewed with bitter radishes. He was afraid that it wouldn't be delicious, so he let Jiang Cen try it first. Seeing Jiang Cen eat it, he knew that it was not bad, so he decided to have someone make it at night.
Gao Lishi also thought the same.
"Yes, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo helped me again. They turned the bad radishes into delicious dishes. This subject is unable to repay them." Jiang Cen really admired them. Such bitter radishes could be turned into delicacies in the hands of others. In this way, the Sinongsi Temple's responsibility was reduced a lot. The bitter radishes they planted were not completely useless.
"What's the point of cooking? Aren't we looking down on Xiao Bao and Cuckoo? Lishi, let him read the letter. Take a good look at the ability of Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. The Sinongsi Temple not only didn't lose money, but also made a lot of money. They have enough money to do research. Planting things well is the best reward. "
Li Longji was in a very good mood. As long as Xiao Bao and Cuckoo could solve the problem, it meant that they had learned most of the skills. They didn't have to worry about the two masters of the Zhang family suddenly disappearing.
Gao Lishi came down from above and handed the letter to Jiang Cen. His expression was as if he was the one who came up with the idea.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, General Gao. General Gao is really a blessed person." Jiang Cen very sensibly thanked the Emperor and Gao Lishi. She also praised Gao Lishi. Who asked him to have a good son? She really gained face.
Gao Lishi was flattered, so he said happily, "Remember, this time, don't act on your own. The Sinongsi Temple will do what is written in the letter. If you don't listen and do something wrong again, Xiao Bao and Cuckoo will be angry."
"General Gao is right. I will do it well and do it." Jiang Cen didn't dare to refute. She nodded and opened the letter to read from the beginning. Her eyes widened and her mouth opened wide. The more she read, the more surprised she was. The more she read, the more she cursed Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan in her heart.
This move was really insidious. When their own country was in trouble, they would shift the losses to others. No wonder the Emperor was so happy. With such a person around, other countries would not be able to use other means other than war to gain benefits. However, war was not necessarily feasible. There was still a Cuckoo who treated killing as a game.
"How did the two of them meet together? How can other people live? "Jiang Cen thought in her heart and unconsciously said it in a low voice.
"What did Jiang Shaoqing say?" Gao Lishi didn't hear clearly and asked.
"I said, we must do according to what is written in the letter. A radish seed is 50 copper coins, a small green radish is 200 copper coins. Aiya, quickly, quickly send people to the Sinongsi Temple and tell them not to dig. Don't dig first. It's all money ah."
Jiang Cen suddenly remembered something important. When he came, he ordered people to dig the radishes. He quickly shouted to the little eunuch in the hall. The little eunuch looked at the Emperor and immediately ran out to stop him.
Jiang Cen let out a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from eating the fish and seeing the plan. He said to Li Longji: "Your Majesty, I submit. This method is unfathomable. When the trap is set, there will really be people who want to dig in. This subject thinks that we should transfer Zhang Xiaobao to the Ministry of Revenue. I don't think anyone will dare to play tricks under his nose and fake the accounts."
Hearing Jiang Cen's words, Gao Lishi couldn't take it anymore: "Jiang Shaoqing, are you trying to make Xiao Bao fall? Shouldn't Cuckoo be transferred to the Ministry of War? Each of them is a minister, a high-ranking official. "
"No, I'm just casually saying. I'm talking too much." Jiang Cen sweated even more. She secretly complained that she didn't keep her mouth shut. Gao Lishi's words were cutting to the heart.
Li Longji coughed lightly, indicating that Gao Lishi didn't need to say anymore. He really wanted to transfer these two people to an important position in the capital, but he knew that it wasn't the right time yet. He had to wait.
He ordered Jiang Cen: "You must do according to the method in the letter. Take good care of all the seeds and radishes. If news of this leaks out, you know the consequences. Go. If you can't negotiate, push the matter to Savant's Restaurant."
Jiang Cen nodded vigorously and handed the letter back to Gao Lishi. She walked out of the hall as light as a feather. Today's ups and downs were too big. She had to think carefully about where to spend the money she earned. It would be even better if she could learn how to turn the situation around.
After Jiang Cen left, Li Longji sat on the chair and pondered for a while. Then, he said to Gao Lishi: "Let's make a fish dish tonight."
*****
The teams of the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family were still on the road. At this speed, they would reach the county before evening. The masters of the two families made use of the time to rest so that they wouldn't be tired when they arrived.
Luo Xianger entered Xiaobei's house. She went up from the first floor to the second floor, then to the third floor. Then, she walked around the rooms, opened the windows, and opened the doors. No matter how much she walked around, it was not enough.
She was very envious of Xiaobei and the others. They had a beautiful house with their own rooms. They could decorate their rooms however they liked. If they wanted to find others to play with, they just had to enter other people's rooms. There were also many toys. Especially since this house had wheels under it, they could walk around everywhere.
Xiaobei and the others also took out what they thought were the best things for Luo Xianger to play with. In such a big family, they had long developed the habit of being generous. There were also various snacks for Luo Xianger to try.
When they were less than five li away from the county, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in front of them. Luo Xianger wanted to open the window to take a look, but she was stopped. A periscope rose from the roof of the third floor, allowing her to see what was happening in front.
"Big Brother, Big Sister." Xiaobei was the first to see Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. He cheered and began to run to the first floor, preparing to meet them outside. The other children also squeezed down, and some even fell. Fortunately, this was considered when the house was designed. Otherwise, it would have been very easy for them to get into trouble.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan each rode a horse and hurried over to meet them. There were buckets hanging from the horses. When they saw them approaching, the two pulled on the reins. The horses below them let out a long neigh, raised their front legs, and froze in place.
When the front legs fell, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had already landed on the ground, each carrying a bucket.
The officials who came with Zhang Zhong could not help but praise the two people's horsemanship. People who had fought in wars were indeed different.
"Big Brother, Big Sister." Xiaobei spread his arms and shouted as he rushed over. The other children were not willing to be left behind. With a whoosh, they surrounded Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
Xiaobei threw himself into his brother's arms. As he cried, he said that when he dreamed at night, he could see his brother and sister. But when he woke up, there was nothing.
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