After dealing with a day of government affairs, Chongzhen was mentally exhausted.
He was very depressed. He thought that even though he was not a wise ruler, he had always been aiming for a wise ruler.
He was diligent in government affairs and exhausted his mind.
But why did all the natural and man-made disasters come like a flood?
"Emperor, your dragon robe is a little damaged. Do you want this servant to go to the Clothing Bureau to make a new one for you?”
At this time, Wang Chengen, who was next to him, found a hole in Chongzhen's collar and reminded him softly.
Chong Zhen glanced at it and waved his hand weakly.""No need, let the Empress sew it for me later.”
"Emperor…"
Wang Chengen's eyes were slightly red and moist.
Ever since the reign of Emperor Chongzhen, he could not change into many new sets of clothes in a year. Even if there were some damages, he would let the Empress sew them up and continue wearing them.
Even some inconspicuous places on Chongzhen's dragon robe were patched.
Looking at the past dynasties, how many emperors were as thrifty as Chongzhen?
Perhaps many emperors had the reputation of being thrifty, but how many could truly be thrifty?
Wang Chengen had seen what Chongzhen had done, so how could he not be sad?
"Big companion, don't cry. Don't the people of Great Ming live like this?”
Chongzhen smiled and comforted him." Compared to the people of the world, I'm already doing very well. At least I don't have to worry about food and clothing. Every time I think of the disaster victims in Shaanxi, my heart aches. How can I have the mood to buy new clothes?”
"The country is in a difficult situation now.”
" Sigh..." Wang Chengen wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and responded.
"Come, follow me to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility!"
Chong Zhen smiled and got up to take Wang Chengen to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility.
Before Chongzhen came to the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, someone had already informed Empress Zhou.
At this time, Empress Zhou had already brought Zhu Ci to the palace gate to welcome them.
After greeting her, Chong Zhen took off his clothes and handed them to Empress Zhou.""Empress, I'll have to trouble you again."
Empress Zhou looked at the hole on her collar that was the size of a little finger, her eyes slightly red.
This was not the first time Chongzhen had asked her to mend clothes.
Zhu Ci Xin, who was at the side, felt a little guilty when he saw this scene.
He was the crown prince, and he was enjoying life just now. Chongzhen was the emperor, and he was still wearing torn clothes.
In the past, Zhu Ciao had read about Emperor Chongzhen's frugality in the history books, but he did not expect him to be so thrifty.
Empress Zhou put away the clothes and ordered the palace maid to bring them for Chongzhen to change into.
"Your Majesty, you haven't bought any clothes this year. It's almost summer.”Empress Zhou said with some heartache.
"No need."
Chongzhen sighed." There's news from Shanxi again. Countless locust eggs have been discovered. Who knows how many people will suffer? How can I still have the mood to buy clothes?”
When Empress Zhou heard this, she couldn't help but worry.
Were locusts a disaster?
Wasn't that thing edible?
Chongzhen is so miserable, and Big Ming is so good. Should I tell Chongzhen?
It's so difficult. I've experienced nine lifetimes, and now I'm just short of this tremble!
At this moment, Zhu Ci Xi's conflicted voice suddenly rang out, and Chong Zhen's heart shook!
What the hell!
Locusts could actually be eaten!
Chong Zhen was shocked.
He didn't doubt Zhu Ci Xin's thoughts at all.
Because ever since he eavesdropped on Zhu Ci Nao's inner thoughts, all of Zhu Ci Nao's thoughts had been verified!
If locusts could be eaten, would that solve part of the food problem?
This was the first thing Chongzhen thought of. Although he had never seen a locust plague with his own eyes, he had seen many in the history books.
The locusts passed by and covered the sky!
If it could be eaten as food, how many people would be able to live!
Forget it, it's better not to say it. Even if I say it, Chongzhen might not believe it!
Zhu Ci Xin's sigh sounded again.
Chongzhen couldn't help but widen his eyes. At this moment, Chongzhen really wanted to tell Zhu Cishi that he believed him. He really believed him. Hurry up and say it!
However, Chong Zhen still held back.
He had always thought of Zhu Ci Xin as the reincarnation of an immortal. He was afraid that he would disturb the immortal by saying this. What if he couldn't hear his thoughts?
After all, there were legends of locusts being punished by the Acraepoid God among the people. Even if they could be eaten, not many people would be willing to eat them, or rather, they would not dare to eat them!
They were afraid of retribution!
When Chong Zhen heard this, he could not help but feel bitter.
He was also very clear that Zhu Ci Xin was right.
He had even seen relevant records in many historical books. In some places, when the locusts passed by, they would even worship the locusts as gods in an attempt to resolve the locust plague and pray that the locusts would not eat their crops.
Therefore, even if locusts could be eaten, it would be very difficult to eliminate the influence of locusts in the hearts of the people of the Ming Dynasty.
This was only the mental impact, but it also had a psychological impact.
For example, locusts were not good-looking. If they were made into food, how many people could eat them?
However, it was actually very simple to solve this problem. First, the emperor could set an example and lead all the civil and military officials to eat together. This could resolve some of the negative emotions of the people.
Secondly, locusts had to be delicious. For example, fried or roasted. These were good things. They were crunchy. In the future, such things were so expensive!
Thirdly, he had to quote the classics!
During the Tang Dynasty, Li Shiming had eaten it. This was recorded in historical records!
During the Zhenguan period, there was a plague of locusts. Li Shiming loved the people like his own children and went to visit them personally. He saw that the people on the streets were haggard and dying. Li Shiming looked at the flying locusts and was furious. In his anger, he grabbed two locusts and stuffed them into his mouth!
Moreover, Li Shiming even scolded,"Eat my heart, don't eat the people's grain!"
Hearing this, Chong Zhen could not help but curse in his heart.
Motherf * cker!
No wonder Li Shiming was able to become the first emperor in history!
This sentence was really domineering!
He could set an example for the people and win the hearts of the people!
I've learned, I've learned!
Chongzhen firmly remembered this sentence in his heart. When the time came, he would also say it in the imperial court!
My son, Cixi, is really a god!
As for how to cook the locusts, Chongzhen was not worried at all. He had the royal chef!
It was hard to say if the best chef in the world was here, but he was definitely the best!
He didn't believe that the royal chef couldn't cook delicious food!
If other chefs didn't do well, it was fine. At most, they would be scolded.
If the royal chef didn't cook well, he would lose his head!
As long as he could solve the problem of whether it tasted good or not!
In addition, he had set an example and raised the level of the locusts to become their food!
What was royal food?
That was what the royal family ate!
In an era like the Great Ming Dynasty, whether it was delicious or not was one thing. As long as it was related to the royal family, what was it?
The cards!
Face!
If anyone hadn't eaten it before, they would be too embarrassed to tell others!
As long as the news of the imperial family eating locusts spread, the nobles in the capital would definitely eat them as well. When the news spread, the higher-ups and lower-ups would follow suit, and countless people would chase after them.
At that time, the ones who would suffer would not be the crops of the people, but the locusts!
This way, not only could the problem of the locust plague be solved, Shanxi would be free of locust plagues, and there would be more food!
It was simply killing two birds with one stone!
Wonderful!
Truly wonderful!
The more Chongzhen thought about it, the more excited he became.
" Haha!"
Chong Zhen couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Empress Zhou and Zhu Ci Xin were both shocked.
"Your Majesty, why are you laughing?" Empress Zhou looked at her husband in bewilderment.
"Haha, I've thought of a way to deal with the locusts!”Chong Zhen was so excited that his face turned red. His voice was very forthright.
"Your Majesty, may I ask what method it is?”
Empress Zhou was also unusually happy and hurriedly asked.
"The Empress doesn't know, right?"
"Locusts can be eaten!"
When Chong Zhen spoke, he glanced at Zhu Ci Xin intentionally or unintentionally.
What the f * ck?
Zhu Ci was shocked!
Chongzhen, how did you know? Tell me quickly!
Logically speaking, shouldn't you not know?
I was just thinking about it, and you already knew?
F * ck, can you hear my thoughts?
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