"And that's what it begins? Didn't you speak before the feast? "As is customary. Li Shen didn't have to say something to the leader in his previous life, and then he ate.

"Speaking before the feast??" Wang De didn't understand it

"It's just to say something before the feast, and first talk about what the purpose of this banquet is. Say a few more words to boost the morale of the people. Li Shen explained

"Oh. Then I'll ask Your Majesty. ”

After a while, Li Shimin walked over. "Li Shen, you said that you spoke before the banquet, so what should I say?"

"Let's talk about why we are holding this locust feast this time. Then encourage the people not to be afraid. The imperial court has a way to deal with it. Let the people see the sincerity of the court. Li Shen knew that the emperor officials at this time did not have the ability to speak like in his previous life. One lecture can be talked about for two hours.

Li Shimin thought for a while before nodding back. I saw Li Shimin shouting to the people around him: "Everyone, I am holding this locust banquet today because a locust plague is breaking out in Guannei Dao. The displacement of the people, many of whom believed it to be a disaster from heaven. But my tenth son, King Ji Shen, told me. This is not a calamity from heaven. Locust plagues will only break out because the climate is suitable for locusts to grow. In order to prove that it is not an act of God. I led my servants to eat the locust today. Recently, I received a report that the people of Chang'an panicked and stockpiled food, and I will let you know today that this locust is not a flood beast. The imperial court was well prepared. Even if the disaster is several times larger. My granary in Datang can also ensure that the victims survive the difficulties until the harvest of the next year. The imperial court would also reduce taxes. Rest assured, people, everything is with me and the court. ”

It's a bit cold. Applause is also not in vogue at this time. Although many people were very excited after hearing Li Shimin's words, they did not know how to express them. Later, after Li Shimin's banquet, Li Shen began to command the imperial kitchen to start acting. Yesterday, Wang Hongfu sent another cart of locusts. It must be enough, and Li Shen also let them do it for a while, and give it to the people to taste. Half an hour later, the maid began to serve the food with a large plate. Four large plates and one jar of wine per table. Baiguan saw the locusts on the plate, and his heart burst out. Never eaten locusts. I feel panicked when I look at it. It's just that the generals can be a little better, but they are also wide-eyed.

"Aye, try this salad first. Crispy and delicious. Saying that, Li Shen took a bite by himself with chopsticks. Originally, Wang De tried the dishes. But Li Shen felt that if he didn't eat them, he wouldn't dare. So it's better to give Li Shimin an example yourself.

Li Shen's mouth rang out with a kabaka, and the corners of the courtier's mouth twitched. Li Shen baked and stir-fried again. Fried. Eat them one by one. And a delicious expression on his face. Li Shimin regretted a little after seeing the locusts on the table. This job made Li Shen do a good job. I didn't feel anything at the time. The visual impact is too great. But there is no way, it is already at this time, and you can't back down. So he also picked up a locust and put it in his mouth. But after a few chews, I felt that it was indeed as Li Shen said, crispy and delicious. Unconsciously, another one was clamped up.

"Well, it's delicious. I love this stir-fry. Li Shimin praised after eating each one

The ministers saw that Li Shimin had eaten. If you don't eat it, you can't do it. Especially the five or six petty officials below. It's hard to be able to perform in front of Li Shimin. Not to mention locusts. Even if it's poison, they dare to eat it. If you die, you can still get a good name. For a time, all the officials moved their chopsticks. There was a rattling in the mouth. After a while, Fang Xuanling said loudly: "It's really delicious." With a glass of wine, it's really beautiful. ”

"yes, yes. It's delicious. ”

"It's more fragrant than meat."

Hundreds of officials praised each other. Li Shimin also let go and drank while eating. In front of this Suzaku Gate, I am used to eating locusts and pushing cups to change lamps, so it is not lively.

And the people drooled when they saw it. Is it really that delicious??

"You won't pretend to be it."

"I don't look like it, and besides, Your Majesty eats very happily. It must be delicious. ”

Li Shen saw that the rest had already been made. And he commanded them to carry the great basin to the people round about.

"Folks, Your Majesty said it. Such a delicious thing should be shared with the people. Come and taste it, if it's delicious, you can say it's delicious, and if it's not delicious, you won't blame it, Your Majesty won't blame it" Li Shen followed the palace maid who carried the basin to the side of the people.

Seeing the dense locusts in the pot, they were all a little afraid, and no one dared to step forward.

"Come and eat one for the two of you," Li Shen asked the guards standing guard to eat one first for the people to see

These two Wu Wei were actually scared in their hearts. I'm more scared than going to the battlefield. But it can't be helped. King Ji told him to eat it, and he had to eat it. Bite the shot. One person takes one and puts it in his mouth and chews it.

"Mm-hmm, delicious. In coming a"

"Well, I'll have one too."

"Alright. Stand guard. Wait two days for more. I'll send you two carts for Wuwei. Li Shen said to the two foodies

"I'll come." One of the people volunteered to come out. Pick one up and put it in your mouth. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he grabbed a handful

"Delicious and delicious"

Li Shen hurriedly asked the palace maid to put the basin back. This locust is meaty. They don't eat meat at all. Eating this locust must be delicious

Seeing that someone took the lead, the people in the front row began to take one, and I took one and tasted it

"Well, it's delicious. I still want to eat. ”

"Delicious and delicious"

"It was delicious. Give more. ”

The situation is the same all around, and after a while, all the work will be gone. Li Shen stuffed the last handful of locusts to a little girl. This child Li Shen looked at the yellow face and thin muscles, and he was malnourished at first glance.

"Alright. Nope. If there is, we will go to the disaster area to catch it. Catch it back, I bought it for five cents a pound. This can be eaten as meat. And a big supplement. In fact, Li Shen didn't expect this locust to make much money. just wants the people to catch him in a short time. Don't wait until the queen finally lays her eggs, it's over.

"Five pennies a pound?"

"Can it still be used as meat?"

"It's really fake, it's a pound of five pennies to buy"

"You're stupid. Five pennies a pound. Sell it to those officials and lords, and you can double the sale. ”

The people heard about Li Shen's purchase. Many people are planning to visit the nearest disaster area. A hundred catties a day is 500 wen. Fifteen dollars a month. It's a huge amount of money.

At this time, the hundred officials also ate almost enough. It's all gone. And it still looks like it's not enough.

"Ladies and gentlemen, tomorrow there will be a restaurant called Flavor Hall in the East Market that will open, and I heard that there will also be a locust feast. If you don't have enough to eat, head to the flavor hall. Eating locusts often has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach, clearing the lungs, relieving cough, and strengthening the body. Li Shen began to do publicity, but he just didn't talk about his own business

All the officials also knew that it was Li Shen's business. They all said that they would go to the show when they were free.