When Emperor Hongzhi and the three ministers heard Zhu Houzhao's reply, their faces were filled with anticipation. Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao glanced at them and said,"
"If I say it appeared out of thin air, you won't believe me.
In fact, it was because someone found a stranded ship by the sea, and these seeds were found on that ship.”
When Emperor Hongzhi and the few cabinet elders heard this, they looked at each other and saw the confusion in each other's eyes.
If there were stranded ships, the coastal guards or the patrolling navy would have reported it long ago.
How could he hide it for so long?
After a moment of doubt, they understood that Zhu Houzhao was probably unwilling to say more.
However, the few people who were a little conflicted quickly came back to their senses.
His gaze also became calm.
That's right! Even if he did, what was the use?
Could it be that after figuring out the origin, he still had to thank them?
Wasn't the Crown Prince who planted these things more worthy of gratitude?
Thinking of this, everyone gave up on investigating the origin of these seeds.
They continued to tour the Imperial Villa.
He hoped that he could find some treasures that would benefit the country and the people.
Gulp...
Just as they were about to continue moving forward, Emperor Hongzhi's stomach suddenly rumbled.
Zhu Houzhao immediately reacted.
Previously, no one had expected that the few of them would be delayed for so long in the Imperial Manor.
At this moment, it was probably already past mealtime.
Thinking of this, Zhu Houzhao said to Emperor Hongzhi,"
"Imperial Father, it's already past mealtime. Your son will ask the chef of the Imperial Villa to use the crops you saw just now to make a few dishes for you to taste, okay?”
As soon as he finished speaking.
The three pavilion elders at the side immediately looked at Emperor Hongzhi with anticipation.
Especially Xie Qian, he was swallowing his saliva.
Zhu Houzhao looked at Xie Qian's appearance and could not help but frown. He cursed in his heart.
How did such a person enter the cabinet?
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he immediately revealed a look of anticipation and nodded as if he had agreed to this matter.
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand at the soldiers who were waiting in the distance and then arranged for lunch.
……
In the hall.
An eight-square table.
Emperor Hongzhi sat at the top, Zhu Houzhao sat at the bottom, and the three cabinet elders stood on both sides.
On the eight-square table, as the desserts were removed.
The main dishes were also served from the kitchen.
Zhu Houzhao looked at the hot and sour shredded potatoes.
He hadn't eaten this dish for a long time, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.
Seeing this, Emperor Hongzhi and the three pavilion elders simply put aside the etiquette and rules and reached out their chopsticks to snatch the food.
In the blink of an eye, Zhu Houzhao had just swallowed the shredded potato in his mouth.
When he raised his chopsticks again, he suddenly realized that the plate in front of him was empty.
What about the shredded potatoes?
Zhu Houzhao looked at the people present with a puzzled expression.
At this moment, even Emperor Hongzhi was pouting.
They were like four hamsters that were hiding their food, chewing the food in their mouths with satisfaction.
Zhu Houzhao was speechless when he saw this scene.
Fortunately, he had told them in advance to put less chili. Otherwise, these people would have ended up like Xie Qian from before.
On the other hand, Emperor Hongzhi, who was sitting opposite him, saw Zhu Houzhao holding a pair of chopsticks and stopped at the side. He revealed a smug expression.
However, this expression only lasted for a moment.
That was because another dish had also been served.
Tomato stewed beef.
In the red soup base, beef and tomatoes were stacked together.
Just one glance was enough to make one's appetite increase.
The sweet and sour smell also began to spread on the dining table along with the heat.
Emperor Hongzhi and a few cabinet elders wanted to stretch out their chopsticks.
However, when they thought about the shredded potatoes in their mouths that had not been swallowed, they became even more anxious.
Meanwhile, Zhu Houzhao chuckled and leisurely picked up a piece of beef and put it into his mouth.
It was tender and fragrant. As expected, it was beef from the grasslands. Delicious!
When Emperor Hongzhi saw Zhu Houzhao's expression, he became even more anxious.
He walked to the side and spat out the shredded potato in his mouth.
Returning to the dining table, he imitated Zhu Houzhao's actions and picked up a piece of beef and put it into his mouth.
After pondering for a moment, Emperor Hongzhi frowned and looked at Zhu Houzhao.
"Beef?"
"Yes, that's right. Moreover, it's from the grasslands. How does father feel about the texture of this beef?”
Emperor Hongzhi was stunned. After placing his chopsticks on the table, he glanced at the three Pavilion Elders who were still puffing their mouths. After putting on a serious expression, he admonished,
"Pin 'er, as the Crown Prince, you should eat less of this beef. Isn't it more meaningful to keep this cow and use it for farming?”
Zhu Houzhao was stunned when he heard that and stopped picking up the meat.
After being stunned for a moment, he regained his senses and retorted.
"Father! " It's no longer the past. All the cows and sheep on the grassland belong to me. Now, the entire Hetao Plain is filled with my cows and sheep. There are thousands of new cows and sheep born every day.
If your son doesn't eat them, they will eat your son until he is poor!
Imperial Father, don't just look at me wandering around all day, it's not easy for me either!”
Zhu Houzhao's expression turned sorrowful as he spoke. He then picked up a piece of beef and put it into his mouth.
At this moment, it seemed like only this beef could relieve Zhu Houzhao's depressed mood.
Emperor Hongzhi was speechless. Why did eating beef become a matter of course when it came to Zhu Houzhao?
"Then you are going to kill and eat all those cows and sheep?”
"No, who said that!" Zhu Houzhao was stunned." Why kill them all? I'll let them reproduce!"
When the time came, other than breeding and selling meat, the bulls would be sold to the commoners, while the cows would be left behind to expand their scale.
This way, not only would the meat and cattle of Da Ming be replenished, the large area of land on the grassland would not be wasted!
Imperial Father, what do you think of how your son will handle this?”
When Emperor Hongzhi heard this, he was instantly speechless.
Originally, he wanted to use this opportunity to lecture Zhu Houzhao.
However, who would have thought that before he could officially start, he would be taught a lesson by the Crown Prince.
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]