Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

When Zhu Yuanzhang asked such a question, Old Tang looked at him with a smile and said.

"Master, you don't know, we are raising these pigs according to the method of the young master, and it has been very effective."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little puzzled and didn't know what they were doing, so he said it with great interest.

"Then tell us what's so magical about this pig. If it's good, we can spread it around Daming to benefit the common people."

Old Tang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang very proudly, took out a booklet from his pocket and handed it over, saying.

"Master, please take a look at this book. This is a brochure compiled by the young master in his busy schedule. It is also a wonderful method for raising pigs. If used properly, each pig can produce [-]% more piglets in its lifetime." .”

Zhu Yuanzhang took the booklet and looked at the title page, which read: Three thousand questions about raising pigs.

After looking through it carefully, it is roughly about how to carry out postpartum care of sows, daily maintenance of piglets, and how to prevent pig plague.

Thinking of this, he felt that this was really a good thing, so he said with a smile.

"Old Tang, do you know that even if our national power is strong, ordinary people can't eat meat for every meal. If the productivity of each pig increases by [-]%, it means that the price will be reduced by half, which is good for the country. Good news for Limin."

Old Tang was also very happy, he quickly replied.

"Why don't you say that the young master and the master are two fathers and sons? He also said so. When these things can be promoted across the country, the common people will be able to eat meat for every meal."

At this time, as the second assistant of the cabinet, Li Shanchang, who actually controlled the cabinet, was naturally happier in his heart. If things were done, this would be a major achievement for him.

He came over immediately and said to Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile.

"Since this is the case, I have the courage to recommend to His Majesty that Old Tang go to the Ministry of Households to confer an official position and be an official responsible for promoting this matter. What do you think?"

Of course Zhu Yuanzhang had this intention, and felt that it was very appropriate for Old Tang to do this, so he said to Old Tang with a smile.

"Okay, since the prime minister said so, we will give you a favor. Go to the household department to be a fifth-rank doctor first, and then reward you after you have made meritorious service."

Old Tang, on the other hand, had an expression of reluctance. He first kowtowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, and then he stood up and said.

"Your Majesty knows that I was already a fourth-rank general many years ago. For some reasons, I left the army. Now Your Majesty has forgiven my sins. I am already grateful for being able to serve the young master, and I don't think about anything else. .”

Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that Zhu Tao was also very capable with a strong and loyal butler like Old Tang by his side, so he didn't force himself anymore, so he said.

"Everyone has his own aspirations, so I won't force you any more. After all, a cow can't force its head down if it doesn't drink water. However, such a large group of people have come to your Zhujiazhuang, so hurry up and arrange a meal."

At this time, Zhu Tao came out from the inside, looked at the large group of people, and couldn't help but sighed.

"Father, every time you come to Cengfan, that's all. With such a large group, it's very difficult for us to cook."

Li Shanchang was familiar with Zhu Tao, so he stepped forward to speak.

"King Dingyuan said that, he treated me as an outsider, and we came here because of your reputation. Your cooking skills are good. It would be a pity if you don't eat."

Zhu Tao also knew that none of these people were outsiders, so he replied with a smile.

"You are all heroes who have fought back and forth with my father. It is natural to come to my place for dinner. Don't worry, I will definitely let you have a good meal today, and arrange a pig-killing dish."

What the hell is a pig-killing dish?Everyone doesn't know, but the last time I ate pork stewed with potatoes was quite delicious, so I am still very much looking forward to Zhu Tao's cooking skills.

While waiting for dinner here, Zhu Yuanzhang gave Zhu Tao the letter from Zhu Di.

Then ask him for his opinion.

"You've read this letter. If you have any ideas, you may wish to tell us. Neither civil nor military officials have any good ideas. It seems that we can only count on you."

Zhu Tao also said with a faint smile after reading the letter.

"It seems that the fourth brother has really improved a lot, and he can look at the problem from a long-term perspective, which makes me very gratified."

Zhu Yuanzhang scratched his head a little, he asked Zhu Tao.

"Don't praise the fourth child, just tell me what you can do after all. If you can't, just continue to tinker with your pig-killing dishes."

Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen next to him were also sweating. After all, Zhu Tao is a figure on the altar. If there is nothing to do, it will be a bit embarrassing.

At this time, Zhu Tao looked at them with a smile and gave an answer directly.

"If there is no solution at all, then it is not, but now I can only think of one, and that is to divert our domestic economic crisis when the economy is in recession."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang expressed that he didn't quite understand, so he asked Zhu Tao to explain it carefully.

Zhu Tao also gave them a general explanation, which is actually very simple.

To put it bluntly, it is to make Ming's precious banknotes the common currency of the world, just like the rice yuan in the future, and then as long as the domestic economy is somewhat depressed, it will print precious banknotes on a large scale.

When these precious banknotes are sent abroad to purchase materials from neighboring countries, the economic burden is actually borne by the whole world.

Although there are still some truths in this statement that are too complicated, I am afraid that these ministers will not understand, but being able to explain this truth clearly has made everyone very admired.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tao and thought that we are really making a lot of money having such a son, so he laughed and said.

"Okay, your idea is really good. Have you finished talking now? If you finish talking, hurry up and prepare pig dishes. We and these civil and military ministers are all hungry."

After hearing this, Zhu Tao felt a little helpless, but he understood the old man's foodie very well, so he put on an apron and led Old Tang into the kitchen.

It only takes about half an hour for Kung Fu dishes to come out of the pan one after another. There are white meat with garlic paste, pork stewed with vermicelli, pork ribs with scallions, pork stewed in a big pot and so on.

A whole table was set up, because this is the local pig that I raise at home, which is not the same as the usual pigs, and the meat is really tangy.

To be honest, these princes and ministers are all people who have eaten and seen them before, but facing such a table of food, they can't help drooling.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at everyone and knew that they were all hungry, so he waved his hand and said to them.

"Why are you being so polite? It's good enough to eat. By the way, Tao'er, hurry up and get two more boxes of Feizhai Happy Water for everyone to taste."

Zhu Tao was a little helpless. He had just signed two boxes of Feizhai Happy Water, so he had to move them all out.