Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Before it was time to eat, everyone strolled to the place where they played Winding Water.
A large garden was still under construction. It was simple, rustic, natural, and fun.
The more it was like this, the harder it was.
Fortunately, Li Yi had the blueprint. How did Suzhou's gardens were built? It was similar to Qimen Dunjia.
Copying meant that there were not enough craftsmen.
"Brother Yi, there's a different world here." Li Chengqi stood beside a small canal and waved his hand in the water.
"Everything else is fine, but we lack manpower. Craftsmen." Li Yi wanted another group of people.
"We lack craftsmen." Li Chengqi repeated and looked at Wei Zhigu.
Wei Zhigu was the Minister of Works. There were always craftsmen who accidentally did something wrong and were punished.
Or they were ostracized and had bad personalities. Even if they were skilled, they were not good enough.
Wei Zhigu did not dare to say that he would arrange it. He just signaled with his eyes that he understood and would arrange it later.
"You want craftsmen with good skills, right, Brother Yi? You don't want those who steal? "Li Chengqi said to Li Yi. In fact, he was saying it to Wei Zhigu.
"It depends on what they steal. I don't want those who drink or go to Pyong Kang Square. I don't want those who gamble either. If they steal to sell for money to treat my family and buy rice, I want them. "
Li Yi had a choice. He did not want to kill them.
In fact, he also had a way to treat them, but he did not want to waste his effort.
"Yes, Brother Yi is right. Illness and lack of food do not exist in Zhuangzi." Li Chengqi echoed.
Wei Zhigu knew who he should send.
He was willing and even decided to send some good craftsmen over with their families.
If they stayed in the Ministry of Works, the craftsmen would not be as useful as if they were in Li Yi's Zhuangzi.
Li Yi always had new things to do and lacked manpower. He might as well support him.
After walking around, it was about time. Everyone went to the canteen to eat.
Li Yi did not want to bring the two newcomers into his courtyard.
"What is this? Zhuangzi's a canteen? A place for the farmers to eat? "Zhang Translation was shocked when he entered the canteen.
It was such a big place. The houses were all connected to each other. Everyone shuttled back and forth to get food.
The food was placed there and he scooped it himself.
None of this was a problem, but why was there a strong meaty aroma wafting into his nose?
There was a small sign in front of each dish with words written on it.
Wei Zhigu, who was also here for the first time, read, "Tofu with green onions, pork belly with plantain, chicken stewed with mushrooms, red braised pork, fried small fish, garlic scrambled eggs, duck soup, roast duck slices, fried chicken offal, soy sauce duck liver, steamed grass carp, dried pot pork kidney …"
He recited the dishes one by one, and there were a total of twenty-six dishes.
On the side, there were small rice, big rice, steamed buns, handmade noodles that were ready to be cooked at any time, and sorghum rice that had been soaked in water.
As for the side dishes, they were red, green, salted beans, salted dried tofu, dried vegetables, pickled vegetables from pig skin, and salted duck eggs that were cut in half.
The more he thought about it, the softer Wei Zhigu's voice became. He and Zhang Shuo had the same thoughts.
Is this the food that the villagers in Zhuangzi eat? Is the life of the people of the Tang dynasty already so good?
He looked at Li Yi again and felt a little scared. It was too terrifying.
Not to mention the people hired by his family, he didn't even dare to eat so many vegetables in a day.
Many of the dishes were clearly written, and he could only guess based on the words. He understood stir-fried, but what was fried? What was dried pot? How was red braised pork cooked in red? What was the difference between steaming and steaming?
Zhang Shuo stood beside Wei Zhigu, waiting and watching.
The villager came over, took a bamboo plate, and filled it with vegetables, rice, and soup. He then found a place to sit down and eat.
The two of them looked at each other and confirmed that the food was for the villager. It wasn't made at the last minute for show.
The villager looked very natural when he filled the dishes, and he also ate normally.
It wasn't like when he suddenly encountered meat when he usually couldn't eat meat.
Li Longji and the others had already gotten their own meals and entered the smallest room that was connected to one of the smaller rooms.
Zhang Shuo and Wei Zhigu immediately picked the dishes they wanted to eat and followed.
They didn't dare to eat too much. The place where they got their meals wrote, "Take as much as you want. If it's not enough, come again."
"This house is good." Zhang Shuo came in and took a look. He felt that it was good.
"It was specially separated for me," Li Yi said.
Two eunuchs and two palace maids also came in after getting their meals and sat at a table next to them.
The whole house could fit four long tables.
Zhang Shuo and Wei Zhigu looked at the four people. They weren't afraid at all and lowered their heads to eat.
The two of them were convinced. His Majesty and the Empress were eating, and you were eating at the side. You should stand up and serve them.
Li Longji didn't care so much. It wasn't easy for him to get his favorite dishes and they were still warm.
"Where are your attendants? Call them in and get their own meals. "Li Chengqi found that the attendants didn't come in.
"Ah!" Wei Zhigu answered, ran out, and called all the people he and Zhang Shuo brought in.
The attendants were just as surprised. There were so many dishes, and so was the rice. They could eat as much as they wanted.
"Li Dongzhu." Wei Zhigu hadn't eaten yet and asked first.
"You gave Zhuangzi this kind of food, aren't you afraid that you'll go bankrupt?"
Li Yi laughed. "I'm a Dongzhu. If I have to rely on the villagers to survive, I might as well jump into the Ba River."
"But, but … the food is too good." Wei Zhigu was still conflicted.
"You think it's good because you don't have it. I, Zhuangzi, raise a lot of livestock and poultry. Of course I have to eat it."
Li Yi gave a philosophy. There was only harm when there was a comparison.
Zhang Shuo didn't want to say the same thing again. He served a small mushroom. It was delicious. He asked, "Where did the mushroom come from?"
"It's the season for mushrooms now. People picked mushrooms and sent them to Zhuangzi to exchange for things. Zhuangzi offered a high price," Li Chengqi said.
He was very proud. I know there are many mushrooms in this season, but what about you two?
Zhang Shuo and Wei Zhigu didn't know. Who would care about which month the mushrooms were in?
"Don't be afraid if you don't know. My Brother Yi's Zhuangzi is very knowledgeable." Li Chengqi comforted the two ministers.
The ones who were comforted felt even more sad.
Are you saying that we're not knowledgeable?
"It'll be better next year. Many of this year's vegetables haven't been harvested, but I'm prepared for next year. In the winter, we'll learn from the imperial family. We'll also have cucumbers, eggplants, and sisal. I call sisal cabbage. These vegetables will appear."
Li Yi said to Li Longji, "Tell Third Brother not to use your status for some vegetables. I have some here."
Li Longji understood. He was so moved that he wanted to cry.
Zhang Shuo was interested. "How do you plant it in winter?"
"I originally wanted to burn glass, but now that I think about it, it won't work. It's too easy to make people jealous, and it's not good for the people's livelihood."
"Therefore, I want to use silk. The lighting isn't good, and with the addition of a warm wall, the growth cycle will be slower. However, it's okay to plant it in advance."
Li Yi gave a simple explanation.
"Can you tell us?" Wei Zhigu also wanted to give it a try.
"Sure." Li Yi thought for three to four seconds and agreed.
"Brother Yi, you can't." Li Longji stopped him.
"Why … Ah, I can't. I'll first bring the villagers to try it in Zhang Family's village. After it's done, I'll go to other villages."
Li Yi was just about to ask why when he reacted.
Ordinary people couldn't afford to plant vegetables that were out of season. They were all taken away by the rich.
It was better to cooperate with the villagers one by one and lead them to become rich. He could operate according to the cooperation model of enterprises and the people in his world.
Li Longji's thinking was obviously different from Li Yi's.
He said, "You have to keep the profitable business to yourself. You can do it in Zhuangzi."
"No, Third Brother. I still have to lead many people to live a good life." Li Yi shook his head.
"What does it have to do with the people?" Li Longji's tone changed when he heard about the people.
Zhang Shuo and Wei Zhigu nodded together. Yes, tell me, can you help the people live a good life?
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