The potato tax that was sent to the capital city came and went. When they arrived at the capital city, it was already the time for the summer harvest.
Carriages of potatoes were transported over. Even Zhu Yuanzhang, who had received Tie Xuan's memorial in advance, was still shocked.
What a great harvest!
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy. After knowing that it was his son who had discovered a high-yield crop and promoted it in Qi, he was even more delighted.
Previously, the Duke of Jiangyin had said that Zhu Yuanzhang had approved the construction of the Qi Prince's mansion. It was indeed not bad. However, he had only verbally agreed. The process still had to go through, and he was stuck at the Ministry of Revenue for a long time.
The Seventh Prince really did not have any sense of presence in the royal court. There was not even anyone who spoke up for him.
Although this was related to the marriage between the founding of the country, it was also the only wedding held outside the country. The emperor, empress, and mother were not around. How could the officials in the court pay attention to it?
Moreover, 200,000 taels of silver was not a small amount.
It was not difficult for the Crown Prince to prepare for his marriage with a million taels of silver, but the Seventh Prince's 200,000 taels of silver was stuck!
At this moment, as the carts of potatoes entered Yingtian Prefecture, Zhu Yuanzhang was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. He actually took the initiative to urge the Ministry of Revenue to speed up the process and prepare the money in the next few days.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma sat at the table, looking at the potatoes and vegetables on the table.
There were shredded potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato slices, potato cubes, stir-fried potatoes, and many other dishes. They were all potatoes, and they were all dishes that had been passed down from Qingzhou.
It looked novel and tasted very good. Moreover, it felt very full.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma were pleasantly surprised.
"Emperor, Old Seventh has made a great contribution this time!”Empress Ma said with a smile.
Zhu Yuanzhang ate the stir-fried potatoes happily."I know! I know! I'll get the Ministry of Revenue to prepare the money from the Qi Imperial Residence and send it over to him in two days.”
Empress Ma took the opportunity to grab Zhu Yuanzhang's hand and said,"" Then you see, the marriage between Old Seventh and the Marquis of Jiangyin…"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and put down his chopsticks."It's only been a few months, and he's already returning to the capital? Where will we put our old faces?"
Empress Ma was immediately unhappy." Zhu Zhongba, Old Seventh shouldn't have come to Qi at such a young age. It was you who kicked him over!"
She even said that he was insensible and didn't know how to share your worries. He was just bewitched by a treacherous official. No matter what, I came up with this idea out of good intentions. Even if it's not a good idea, you can't be so heartless.
Look at this truckload of potatoes. It's not even time for summer tax collection, and they're already here. This child knows that you're short of money!
These potatoes would be good fodder for the army! Tell me, is he an insensible child?!”
Zhu Yuanzhang feared nothing but Empress Ma.
The two of them had a deep relationship. Empress Ma was obviously angry that she called him Zhu Zhongba.
Now that Old Seventh had made a great contribution, Empress Ma wanted to take the opportunity to let Zhu Rong return to the capital to get married.
Moreover, he did not know when King Qi's mansion would be built. Zhu Yuanzhang had only approved 10,000 taels of silver. What could 10,000 taels of silver do?
One had to strike while the iron was hot. Empress Ma pretended to be angry to force Zhu Yuanzhang to change his mind and retract his order.
Of course, he couldn't let Zhu Rong stay in the capital. After all, he was already a vassal. But it wasn't too much to return to the capital to get married, right?
Which vassal king's first wedding was held outside? Even if you were biased, you shouldn't be biased to this extent.
Zhu Yuanzhang was scolded by Empress Ma and could only beg for mercy."Alright, alright, alright. Let's draw up an edict after dinner and send it over together with the silver in two days. Let him return to the capital to get married.”
Only then did Empress Ma turn from anger to joy.
When the imperial concubine heard this, she was even more overjoyed. She quickly sent someone to tell the good news to the Wu family and then to Qingzhou.
After the Wu family found out, they were both surprised and happy. They did not expect things to turn around. This was really a great thing.
The servant of the Wu family who sent the message sped up his horse and followed the official road all the way north to Qingzhou!
Following the bumper harvest of potatoes, a portion of the potatoes entered the populace, mainly on the dining tables of the people of Yingtian Prefecture.
And more potatoes flowed into the army as rations.
Half a month later, a small number of people in the capital suffered from abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and diarrhea after eating potatoes.
A few days later, a large number of soldiers in the army also experienced similar situations. Their tongues were numb, their throats were itchy, and they felt a burning sensation. Some of the more serious ones convulsed and fainted. One of the cooks died.
The Imperial Court was shocked!
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