Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

time passes

The fields of the Tang Dynasty gradually returned to green thanks to the implementation of the strategy of using chickens and ducks to control locusts.

Inside the store, Xiaoyu was sitting and chatting with Yuyu and Li Hao.

Yu Yu was wearing a pink silk dress, as beautiful as peach blossoms in spring. She sipped her tea and talked about the interesting things that happened in Zuixianlou recently.

Li Hao was dressed in a blue shirt, with heroic spirit revealed between his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he laughed heartily from time to time.

Xiaoyu smiled gently and had a dignified demeanor.

Suddenly, there was a commotion at the door.

Everyone looked up and saw Li Shimin in casual clothes, striding into the store, followed by only a few guards.

Although he was dressed in casual clothes, he could not conceal his innate imperial majesty, and his extraordinary demeanor was evident in his gait.

Seeing this, everyone in the store quickly stood up and saluted. Xiaoyu spoke first, her voice soft but with a hint of surprise: "Your Majesty, why did you come here in person?"

Li Shimin raised his hand slightly to signal everyone to excuse themselves from formalities. His gaze fell on the Yuyu family, a warm smile on his face. "Today, I intend to inspect the locust plague control efforts in the fields. Considering that this good advice comes from the Yuyu family, I've specially invited you to come along, so I can ask you any questions at any time."

Yu Yu's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "Your Majesty, is it true? Can we go together?" She looked like a bird about to be released from a cage, full of anticipation and joy.

Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh at her innocent look: "Of course, I have ordered people to prepare the carriage outside the store, and we can set off immediately."

Li Hao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go and prepare it right away."

After saying that, he hurried back to his room with Yuyu and Xiaoyu to tidy up his clothes. After packing up simply, he walked out of Zuixian Tower with Li Shimin.

Outside the store, a number of luxurious carriages were already waiting.

Li Shimin was the first to board the dragon sedan chair, followed by Yu Yu and his family who also boarded the carriage behind.

The carriage started slowly and drove towards the fields outside the city.

Suburb

It was a sunny day. Li Shimin, dressed in casual clothes, led a group of attendants and ministers and marched towards the farmlands in the suburbs.

Yu Yu and her family followed the team. Yu Yu looked around excitedly, her eyes full of curiosity and anticipation.

Xiaoyu walked gracefully, reminding Yuyu from time to time not to run around.

Li Hao held his head high and chest puffed out, feeling quite proud of the honor.

Soon, everyone came to a vast farmland.

The crops that were once withered and eaten by locusts are now green again.

The full ears of wheat swayed gently in the breeze, as if dancing happily to celebrate the victory.

In the fields, there are some free-range chickens and ducks strolling leisurely, occasionally pecking at the locusts or grass seeds remaining on the ground.

Li Shimin stood on the ridge of the field, gazing into the distance with a gratified smile on his face.

He took a deep breath of the fresh farm air and said with emotion, "This scene is exactly what I wished for. Before, locusts were rampant here, and the people suffered terribly. I was deeply worried. Fortunately, the Yuyu family offered good advice, and all of you worked together to achieve this magnificent scene today."

Prime Minister Zhao stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Majesty is wise and wise. This is a blessing bestowed upon the Tang Dynasty by your concern for the people. The Yuyu family is exceptionally intelligent and has made an invaluable contribution. We, the ministers, are merely fulfilling our duty."

Upon hearing this, Yuyu hurriedly pulled Xiaoyu and Lihao forward to pay their respects.

Yuyu said crisply, "Your Majesty, this is due to your great fortune and the hard work of the people. I, your humble family, have only contributed a little and dare not take any credit for it."

Li Shimin smiled and helped Yuyu and his family up. His eyes were kind. "Yuyu, don't be so modest. I've observed the fields and not only have the locust plague been eradicated, but the soil seems even more fertile. What's the reason?"

Yuyu blinked and explained, "Your Majesty, although locusts are a disaster, they also become nutrients for the soil after they die. Furthermore, the chickens and ducks that forage in the fields fertilize the soil with their droppings, which helps the crops grow more abundantly."

Li Shimin suddenly understood and nodded in praise, "Brilliant! This is truly a brilliant plan that achieves multiple goals at once. I will reward Yu Yu and his family handsomely, setting an example and encouraging the people of the Tang Dynasty to contribute more ideas for their country."

At this time, an old farmer came from the field and saw Li Shimin. He hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Your Majesty's grace is like giving me a second parent. If Your Majesty had not implemented this policy, I might not have harvested a single grain this year. Now the crops are expected to have a good harvest, and my whole family can survive. This is all thanks to Your Majesty's virtue." After he finished speaking, he was already in tears.

Li Shimin personally helped the old farmer up and said gently, "As the Son of Heaven, I must protect my people. Seeing that you are safe and sound, I am at peace."

Afterwards, Li Shimin slowly walked along the ridges of the fields, carefully inspecting the progress of the crops and occasionally discussing with his ministers future agricultural arrangements and how to prevent disasters in the coming year. Yuyu and his family followed behind, actively participating in the discussion and offering insights and experiences from the people.

At the end of his inspection, Li Shimin turned to the crowd and said solemnly, "This locust plague has made me realize that there are many talented people among the people. It also shows me that when the Tang Dynasty is united in purpose, and the people are united in purpose, then we will be invincible. I hope that in all future affairs, this will be the case, so that we can build the foundation for the eternal prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Everyone shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, long live the Tang Dynasty!" The sound resounded throughout the fields and echoed for a long time, as if announcing to this land that the prosperity and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty will last forever.