Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 299 The Excited Emperor (2)
Chapter 299: Chapter 299 The Excited Emperor (2)
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“Yes.” Chief Xiao responded, then turned and ran out.
He returned to his office, picked up a small bag, and returned. He handed it to the Emperor and said, “Reporting to the Emperor, this is the thing that was sent along with the letter.”
The Emperor couldn’t care less about his image and immediately opened the bag to take a look. Sure enough, there were a few long, dirt-like things. The big ones were about two pounds, and the small ones were much lighter.
He thought back to the size of a taro…
He got even more excited.
If all the white sweet potatoes were similar and yielded well, it wouldn’t be difficult for them to harvest 5000 pounds per acre.
He took out a small piece and looked at it. He remembered that the letter mentioned that this thing was eaten similarly to taro. He took the bigger piece and handed it to Eunuch Li, who was standing to the side and installing a background board. “Old Li, take this sweet potato to the Imperial Kitchen and steam it like taro. Stir-fry two dishes with it, and I’ll mainly eat this for lunch.” “Yes, this old servant will make the arrangements.” Eunuch Li looked at the Emperor’s facial expression as if he had struck gold and hurriedly stepped forward to take the white potato with both hands. He then hurriedly rushed to the Imperial Kitchen.
The imperial meal was served at noon, and the Emperor had his eyes on the peeled white sweet potatoes as he gave Eunuch Li a look.
Eunuch Li immediately stepped forward and used a knife to cut the sweet potatoes into pieces. He then picked up a bit and dipped it in white sugar before placing it on the small plate in front of the Emperor.
Only then did the Emperor pick it up and take a bite. It was soft and sticky, and it was absolutely delicious. The key was that there was no peculiar smell, making it more delicious than taro.
It was just that it was a little dryer than taro, so he quickly asked Eunuch Li to pass him a glass of water.
After eating three pieces in a row, he started to eat the stir-fried vegetables.
After the meal, the Emperor patted his full stomach and said, “Not bad. This is really good stuff. You can eat it as a staple food.”
He pointed at the remaining pieces and said to Eunuch Li, “Old Li, you should also try this. This is something the Third Prince found.”
“Don’t mind if I do.” Eunuch Li saw the Emperor wolfing down the food and knew it was good food. He immediately picked up the chopsticks and started eating.
After he finished eating, the Emperor asked, “How is it?”
“It’s good stuff. Those with bad teeth will definitely love to eat it.” Eunuch Li said.
“Yes, send the rest to the Imperial Kitchen. At night, steam a few pieces and send them to each court to let everyone try them. This may be one of the staple foods of our Ming Dynasty in the future.”
“Yes, this old servant will make the arrangements.” When Eunuch Li was done speaking, he summoned the palace maids to clear the table and followed him to the Imperial Kitchen.
After everyone had left, the Emperor walked to the soft couch in the side hall and closed his eyes.
He was naturally in a good mood. With this new crop, various disasters would pass quickly.
However, thinking about the person who found it, he felt a headache.
It was the Gu family’s Gu Chcngrui again. He had just suppressed him, and he didn’t want to hear his name again so quickly.
However, they had already repressed the waterwheel incident once. If he did it again, it would be difficult to explain to the Third Prince.
The key was that this kind of capable person would be a great hidden danger if he were to break away from the control of the royal family. It seemed that he had to reward them.
However, how could he reward them so they would be grateful yet suppressed…
Just as the Emperor was conflicted, Eunuch Li once again sent white sweet potatoes into the Imperial Kitchen, and the news that white sweet potatoes could be used as a main course quickly spread throughout the palace.
The current Empress, who had received the letter, immediately felt something was wrong and quickly sent someone to find Eunuch Li to ask about the situation.
Knowing that the Gu family had discovered it and that the Third Prince had presented it and had already started to promote it, her heart thumped.
She quickly got someone to call the First Prince over..