Li You took out a few sugar-coated peanuts from his sleeve, removed the sugar shell, and revealed the peanut fruit inside. said: "Father, eat this." ”

Li Shimin asked: "Isn't this a falling peanut, is it okay to eat this?" ”

During the Tang Dynasty, a small amount of peanuts were cultivated in Shandong and Hebei, and a small amount was sold in the market. However, most people are afraid to eat peanuts.

In the Tang Dynasty, peanuts were also known as "poisonous fruits". After the occurrence of mold, peanuts are a high-risk food that causes cancer, and many people in peanut-growing areas get sick and die because of eating peanuts.

Li You smiled: "Peanuts are a good thing, they are good ingredients in themselves, fried, boiled, dry fried, and used as accessories for various foods, all of which are good things." Edible peanuts have the effects of promoting brain development, delaying aging, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and preventing coronary heart disease.

This is not the greatest use, peanut oil is the biggest contribution of peanuts to the diet. The main oil that Erchen eats on weekdays is peanut oil. ”

Li Shimin asked, "What's the matter with that poisonous fruit?" ”

"If peanuts are moldy, they are indeed prone to pathogenic effects, and the mortality rate is very high. However, as long as the moldy peanuts are removed, they are very safe to eat.

This is mainly a problem of peanut storage.

Erchen has developed a set of methods for storing peanuts, which can basically prevent peanuts from mildew. Father, you see, this is the peanut storage method summarized by the son. ”

After Li You finished speaking, he took out a booklet, which wrote about the edible efficacy, recipes and storage methods of peanuts.

Li Shimin opened it and looked at it, turned to the storage method part, and carefully read a few items, which read: "First, the peanuts should be fully dried before storage, and the storage is very safe. Second, it is necessary to improve the clarity of peanuts and remove impurities and pods that are not ripe, diseased and broken......

7. Peanuts should be stored with pods......"

Li Shimin saw that the details of storing peanuts were written very carefully, and praised: "Very good, you should have such an attitude when doing research." ”

Li You said: "Many places in the Guanzhong area are suitable for growing peanuts, and Erchen suggested that planting one season of peanuts in the affected areas this summer is enough to compensate for the losses caused by the drought in the area." Sugar beets will be planted next year as planned. ”

Li Shimin asked: "What if the people don't understand peanuts and don't want to plant them?" ”

Li You said: "First, send people to the disaster area to publicize the efficacy and economic benefits of peanuts. Second, all the peanuts planted are purchased by Erchen. ”

Li Shimin said: "There are still some problems. It takes a long time for people to accept a new thing, and you buy so many peanuts, how to deal with them? ”

Li You smiled and said, "Father, this requires us to work together." The ministers will compile the relevant knowledge of peanuts, which will be issued by the imperial court to various states and counties, and poster notices to publicize them. The palace took the lead in eating peanut oil, and was it afraid that peanuts would not be able to promote the code?"

Li Shimin smiled: "You stinky boy, let me do propaganda for you, you make a fortune in silence." ”

Li You smiled and said, "Father, what you said is wrong. First, for the sake of the well-being of the people, you are the emperor, so you should take the lead. Second, Erchen is responsible for the acquisition, which is also very risky. The so-called risks and opportunities coexist, and it is appropriate for sons and daughters to make money. ”

"Haha, you kid. Okay, I'm done. Li Shimin said with a smile.

Then, he asked a little puzzled: "Your sugar can be auctioned for distribution, can this peanut oil be?" ”

Li You said: "No. The peanut oil pressing technology is simple, and the people will soon be able to produce it themselves. The sugar technology is different, and only the sons themselves have mastered it, which is called technology monopoly. ”

Li Shimin nodded and said: "There is really a lot of knowledge here, today, you can talk more about this knowledge......

Li You chose some easy-to-understand business knowledge to explain to Li Shimin.

In the end, Li You saw that Li Shimin was a little tired, so he offered to say goodbye, and he said: "Father, the emperor, before leaving Chang'an, the sons and daughters will definitely arrange the affairs of the drought-stricken areas." ”

Li Shimin had some impulses in his heart at this moment, and almost said the words to let Li You stay in Chang'an. But...... He thought about the battle between the princes, sighed, and said, "Okay, you concentrate on it, I support you." ”

Yiyang Palace.

Li You was about to hand over the matter of planting peanuts to Huang Suxin and Tian Min, and the crown prince Li Chengqian came to visit.

"Brother of the courtier, see brother of the prince." Li You saluted respectfully and said.

"Oh, fifth brother, it's polite. Your own brother, you don't have to be polite. Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Brother Prince, what kind of wind is blowing here, this is the first time you have come to this small temple, little brother." Li You said with a smile.

Li Chengqian sneered: "Are you blaming big brother for me?" ”

Li You smiled and said: "Where is it, the prince's brother can come, and he will shine." ”

Li Chengqian didn't want to talk about such a topic anymore, he said: "Fifth brother, your food here is famous in Chang'an, and I have come all the way to enjoy it, eldest brother." ”

"I can't ask for it, Brother Prince." Li You said with a smile. After speaking, he said to the white tiger: "Inform Wang Liao and set up a banquet for the prince's brother." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Fifth brother, I have something I want to talk to you about alone. ”

Li You said, "Okay, let's go to my study." ”

After entering Li You's study, the magpie made tea for them and retreated. Li Chengqian chatted a few words and asked tentatively, "Fifth brother, what have you been busy with lately?" ”

Li You smiled: "Isn't this going to leave Chang'an and deal with some chores." ”

Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed and said: "Fifth brother, I don't agree with your departure from Chang'an, and I have argued many times, but this is the system of the imperial court, and I can't do anything about it." ”

Li You smiled: "It's okay, you know, I'm a bit of a mess, many people in Chang'an can't get used to me, no one has impeached me for three days, it's all fresh." I still go to the fiefdom to guard the side for my father and the crown prince and brother, and I am more comfortable. ”

Li Chengqian asked: "Fifth brother, regarding the drought, I also want to contribute to the imperial court, I don't know what my father's plan is next?" ”

At this time, Li You really didn't know that Li Chengqian was driving him away behind his back, and he did say a lot of good things for himself recently, and he had the heart to help Li Chengqian. So, he said to him: "Brother Prince, my father has given me a task, and I think it is more appropriate for you to do it than me." ”

"What task?" Li Chengqian immediately came to his senses.

Li You told Li Chengqian about the peanuts he was going to promote.

When Li Chengqian first started, he was a little uninterested when he heard that he was just asked to promote the cultivation of a crop. Li You patiently explained to him the relationship between this incident and the drought, as well as the significance of restoring the local economy and stabilizing social order, and Li Chengqian suddenly realized. He couldn't hold anything in his heart, and he didn't have the heart to enjoy the food here with Li You, so he left soon after.

At dinnertime, Yin Hongzhi came, and Li You told him about Li Chengqian's visit. Then he said: "Uncle, I don't have a foundation in the local government office, and I can't speak well, so it's much more convenient for the prince's brother to do this." ”

Yin Hongzhi scratched his head and said, "The words are good, but this prince, I really can't believe it." But don't get you in trouble again. ”

Li You smiled: "Anyway, I should go, and it doesn't matter to me if there is any trouble." ”

Yin Hongji shook his head and said, "I hope." ”

What Li You didn't know was that Yin Hongzhi was really a crow's mouth, and Li Chengqian really caused Li You a lot of trouble. That's an afterword.