Chapter 116: Fried grasshoppers don’t taste delicious
To be honest, this is the reason why Li Chengqian is not worried.
Nothing more than three points.
The first point is that the south-to-north grain transfer has now been carried out, and grain prices in the north will not change much.
Secondly, he knew that this locust plague would actually dissipate on its own in a short time.
The third point is that locusts can eat it.
If not, Li Chengqian would not have stood up to persuade Li Shimin not to return to Beijing.
After all, the situation in the Northern Desert is very good now. If everything goes well, the war will be over in a short time.
If Li Shimin is allowed to go back at this time, it will take at least a year and a half.
Maybe, if Jieli wakes up at that time, he will gradually erode the advantage that Datang has already gained.
Therefore, no matter from which aspect, Li Chengqian must stand up and speak.
…
But in this era.
Many people regard locusts as gods.
Locusts are believed to be messengers of God.
It is a disaster released by gods to punish mortals for their sins.
Unless they are very hungry, very few people dare to eat locusts.
Then I saw this plate of spicy locusts.
Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji really didn't know how to talk.
Li Chengqian didn't care so much, grabbed a locust and threw it into his mouth.
To be honest, grasshoppers are really delicious.
Especially after the spiciness overwhelms the earthy smell, only the crunchy and refreshing texture is left.
Just like spiced melon seeds, the more you chew them, the more fragrant they become.
See Li Chengqian's face full of enjoyment.
Only then did Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji dare to use their chopsticks.
But once the chopsticks moved, they naturally couldn't stop.
Changsun Wuji threw one after another into his mouth: "Your Majesty, these locusts are really delicious."
"It's not as delicious as you."
"Leave some for me..."
The two brothers, who had grown up together since childhood, actually started grabbing locusts to eat.
Li Chengqian, who was standing aside, didn't even have a chance to make a move.
After the plate of locusts was finished, Li Shimin raised his head and looked at Li Chengqian.
"Is this your approach?"
> "Yes."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Now, as long as my father offers a reward, ten locusts will cost one copper coin."
"Believe it or not, you can still see the shadow of the locusts in half a month at most, so I lose."
"But what are I going to do with these locusts?"
To be honest, Li Chengqian's approach is indeed a good one.
Li Shimin naturally knew it too.
But what is the use of these locusts coming?
Is it possible that he ate everything by himself?
Wouldn’t it be necessary to hold on until death...
Li Chengqian looked at Changsun Wuji, the smile on his face was still honest.
When Changsun Wuji saw his expression, he immediately felt a trace of malice.
"Qian'er..."
"You...why are you looking at me like that?"
"I can't finish eating so many locusts..."
"How can that be possible?"
"How could I let my uncle eat so many locusts by himself?"
Li Chengqian chuckled: "But doesn't my uncle own a restaurant?"
"I will tell my uncle the recipe, and when he returns, all you need to do is ask the restaurant to sell locusts."
Huh……
This is really a good idea.
Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian with admiration.
"If we sell locusts in restaurants, over time, people will know that locusts are edible."
"Even if there is another locust plague in the future, I'm afraid it won't cause too big a disaster."
hehe……
In today's era, people know that locusts can be eaten.
Don't say there won't be any disasters in the future.
As long as the locusts don't become extinct, that's good.
Changsun Wuji saw that both father and son were looking at him.
Changsun Wuji couldn't help but sigh: "That's the case, then I'll give it a try."
"Hurry up and return to Chang'an now."
Li Shimin stood up directly and said: "How much money do you pay to buy the locusts?"
Just go out first, and then I'll sort it out for you after I get back."
Liquidation…
If he hadn't said this, he might have asked him to reimburse him.
But now that he has said this, how could he still mention it?
What kind of cheating son there is will be the same kind of cheating father.
But Changsun Wuji didn't say anything more.
In the evening of that day, he set off directly on a fast horse and led a group of people back to Chang'an City.
…
Not long ago, battle reports from the front line came.
After reading the battle report, Li Shimin was overjoyed.
The frontline reported that Li Jing's alienation plan worked.
Jieli's trusted general Kang Sumi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.
And he also gave Datang a meeting gift.
One is the Xiao family, the empress of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, and the other is Yang Zhengdao, the grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty.
Subsequently, Jieli continued to lead his troops to retreat towards Yinshan Mountain.
When they were at the Hun River, they were defeated by Chai Shao's army who had already ambushed them.
After he was defeated and fled, he was chased and beaten all the way by Li Ji.
In the end, Jieli had no choice but to retreat to Iron Mountain and collect the scattered troops.
Li Shimin smiled like an old chrysanthemum.
Li Chengqian, who was serving tea and water at the side, asked: "Is this a happy event?"
"Of course."
Li Shimin stood up: "Jie Li, this old boy, claimed to be the overlord of the grassland with millions of soldiers in the past few years."
"What are you doing now? Are you still beaten by my soldiers and running around like a rat?"
"Is there anything to be happy about?"
Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Shimin.
Just when Li Shimin was about to get angry.
Li Chengqian suddenly changed his tone and said, "Isn't this what it should be?"
"My father is so wise and powerful, how can he, the old boy Jieli, compare to him?"
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes: "I have expected this for a long time. If my father said that we lost the battle, I would be surprised."
Um……
Is this guy praising himself?
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Chengqian with a strange expression.
After a long time, he
Coming back to his senses: "How is the situation in the wounded barracks?"
"Father doesn't ask, but I still want to say it."
"Because of my father's wisdom and prowess, there are enough doctors and medicines in the military camp."
"In recent days, no soldiers have died due to lack of medical treatment."
Li Chengqian flattered him again.
After all, you can wear everything you wear, but you can never wear anything that flatters you.
Li Shimin was happy. Although he could no longer receive the anger value, it was still somewhat beneficial to him.
For example, he won't beat himself up easily.
But he didn't know what Li Shimin was thinking now.
Li Shimin is now thinking about whether this guy is so sensible today and whether he has set another trap against him.
Li Shimin simply said: "Okay, if you have something to say, just tell me, there's no need to beat around the bush."
"I?"
"There's nothing wrong with me."
Li Chengqian was speechless.
Are you that bad?
Does it mean that just to say a few nice words, you have to ask for something?
"Is it really okay?"
Li Shimin glanced at him.
"It's really okay."
Li Chengqian nodded firmly.
"Well, I have something to do and I have to ask you to go there."
Li Shimin said directly: "Kang Sumi led his troops to surrender and is now in Dingxiang."
"You will set off tomorrow to receive the prisoners on my behalf."
What???
Let yourself take in prisoners?
I saw Li Chengqian's brows rising and falling.
Li Shimin tilted his head: "Why, you're not happy?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian came to his senses with a stinking look on his face.
"I'm happy, how could I not be happy?"
"But if I leave, what will happen to the wounded barracks?"
"I will find someone to take care of it, so you don't have to worry about it."
Li Shimin put his hands behind his back and said, "Just go and take in the prisoners."
"Among the prisoners this time, some are former ministers and some are Turkic Khans."
"After you go, be sure not to lose the face of the Tang Dynasty..."
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