Eight hundred and fortieth chapters Lao Du's wrath
Everyone asked: "Master Zhang, how does it taste?"
Someone said: "It must be so delicious! Didn't you see Master Zhang was moved to tears?"
"Oh, Mr. Zhang, you are unjust!"
“Can potatoes be so delicious?”
Everyone was surprised.
Then, Zhang Xuansu slowly raised his head and said with tears in his eyes: "It's hot!"
Everyone: "..."
From Zhang Xuansu’s tears, everyone concluded an experience: Don’t eat potatoes while they are hot.
Everyone sat around the fire, listening to the story of the old master planting potatoes, listening to Li Chengqian's story about making fertilizer, and listening to General Li Er's demeanor in the battlefield...
Although cooked potatoes are delicious, people's stomachs are limited.
The ministers had already eaten a lot of raw potatoes, so each of them couldn't eat anymore after three or five.
Seeing that there were still more than half of the potatoes in the fire, Du He suddenly said: "Your Majesty, these potatoes are a life-saving thing for the people, and they are also auspicious. Can't they be wasted?"
Li Er nodded: "It is a law of the Tang Dynasty that all grains must not be wasted!"
Du He pointed at the potatoes in the fire with the fire stick in his hand and said loudly: "My lords, come on! There are still a lot of potatoes. If you can't eat them all and waste them, you will be punished!"
Changsun Wuji and others were all stunned.
Du He is such an idiot!
I had to eat the potatoes I threw in with tears in my eyes!
Finally, everyone's eyes rolled upward before they finished the potatoes.
The ministers who planned to return to Chang'an overnight could no longer leave.
Early the next morning.
Li Er summoned the civil and military officials and Du He and said: "Potatoes are indeed an auspicious gift from God to the Tang Dynasty. I have decided to let the people start planting potatoes in the coming year. Therefore, these few acres of potatoes are
Seeds must not be touched without permission. The potatoes on this farm should be protected by the imperial army. Anyone who dares to touch the potatoes without permission will be killed without mercy..."
Li Ke's expression suddenly changed.
He learned from Du He last night that these potatoes can not only be eaten, but also boiled, fried, and made into dried potatoes... There are no less than a hundred ways to eat them.
But you can’t move now?
I really regret not eating more last night!
Then I heard Li Er say: "Fu Dazhu has made great contributions to planting potatoes, so he will be named the son of Sinong County!"
Fu Dazhu is Lao Fu's real name, a name that even Lao Fu himself has almost forgotten.
The ministers were all stunned.
Si Nong?
There is no such county in the world!
The old man was also dumbfounded.
Can you get a title by farming?
The title of Sinong County Prince sounds like an honorary title, but it is also a Viscount!
He thought about whether it was the smoke coming out of his ancestral grave.
boom.
Du He kicked him from behind.
Plop.
The old man fell to his knees on the ground and shouted loudly: "The common people thank your majesty for your kindness!"
Li Er said: "Sir Nong County, I hope you will work hard in farming in the future, grow more food for the Tang Dynasty, and benefit people all over the world!"
"Yes! The grassroots... ah no, I must farm the land well!" The old man was so excited that his hands were trembling.
Du He cursed secretly, this is a useless thing.
After Li Er and others left, Du He waved and called Old Fu over: "Old Fu, how do I usually treat you?"
Plop.
The old man knelt down again, grabbed Du He's trouser leg, and cried: "Master, please don't drive me away. I don't want to leave. Master, I want to serve you all my life... Without the master, there would be no Fu Dazhu."
Today, young master, how about I go and beg your majesty to refuse this reward? I will be a slave and I will serve you wholeheartedly from now on. What is the use of this Sinong County magistrate!"
Snapped.
Du He kicked the old man: "Go away, you useless thing. How can you just refuse your majesty's reward? Do you want to be executed by the whole family? I want to ask you, what your majesty just said, can you do it?" Remember?"
"I remember everything," the old man said with a chuckle, "Your Majesty said that starting from today, the imperial army will be here to guard the potatoes. No one is allowed to touch the potatoes without permission, and he asked me to take good care of them!"
Du He nodded: "Is it anyone?"
Old Fu said righteously: "Of course anyone!"
After saying that, he leaned into Du He's ear and whispered: "Don't worry, young master, I will find a way to deliver potatoes to the county government every day from now on."
Du He then patted Lao Fu on the shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Young master, I guess you've got the right person!"
Lao Fu can be the chief steward of Laiguo Duke's palace, which shows that he still has some cleverness.
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Chang'an.
As soon as they returned to Chang'an, the main officials from the three provinces and six ministries began to discuss the reward for Du He according to Li Er's instructions.
Everyone takes this matter very seriously.
So, under the call of Fang Xuanling, the big shots in the court gathered together and started discussing.
Wei Zheng tried his best to say: "Since ancient times, there have been auspicious signs. The year before last, Shandong also discovered auspicious signs. However, those auspicious signs are nothing compared to potatoes... Potatoes can save people and increase food production. Your Majesty is right, Du He has made great contributions and should be heavily rewarded. Firstly, it can make Du He accept it. If the reward is small, wouldn't it chill the hearts of meritorious ministers? Secondly, it can also be announced to the world. As a Tang Dynasty person, if I appreciate my merits, maybe someone will discover other auspiciousness!"
Wang Gui disagreed: "I don't agree with the heavy reward. Du He is only seventeen years old and has not yet reached the age of crown. He is already the founding county prince and a second-rank official. It would be inappropriate to give him another reward!"
Changsun Wuji also said: "Du He is still young and has a long way to go in the future. If he is promoted to a higher position, it will not be good for his growth!"
What Wang Gui and Changsun Wuji said was recognized by many people.
At this time, Du Ruhui, who had been silent all this time, suddenly slapped the table and stood up. He stared at Changsun Wuji and others with burning eyes and said coldly: "Master Changsun, I only have one sentence. What do you think of these potatoes?"
Changsun Wuji said sarcastically: "It is naturally auspicious and can save all people!"
Du Ruhui said: "In this case, if you really feel that you have made such a great contribution and don't need to reward me, then I have nothing to say... You guys can discuss it slowly. I have to take a step in advance. However, if my son is treated unfairly, , even if I tear off this face, I will still ask Your Majesty to make the decision, hum!"
After saying that, Du Ruhui walked away with a puff of his sleeves.
The room suddenly became quiet.
Du Ruhui was famous for his good temper and rarely argued with others.
Today, everyone can see that Lao Du is really angry.
Wang Gui and Changsun Wuji looked at each other with helpless expressions.
At this time, Wei Zheng said: "My lords, I had a chat with Prime Minister Du a few days ago, and he has already planned to retire."
After everyone heard this, they suddenly understood why Du Ruhuihui had been so angry just now.
This is my plan to work harder for Du He!
Du Ruhui only has two sons.
The eldest son Du Gou is far away in Dengzhou. Although he can inherit the title of Duke of Lai, his qualifications are mediocre and he will probably not make much achievements in the court in the future.
The second son Du He, although he is a county official, he only holds the position of county magistrate.