Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 5: Salt That Isn't Bitter, Reward

Xiaoyu said to Yuyu, "Let's plant tomatoes, cucumbers, various vegetables and peppers in the backyard and use the magical spring water from your space upgrade."

Yuyu's eyes lit up: "Great, the spiritual spring water will definitely make these vegetables grow exceptionally well."

Li Hao smiled and said, "Vegetables grown with spiritual spring water must be more delicious."

Yuyu jumped up and down: "Yes, yes, yes, maybe the tomatoes will be redder and bigger, the cucumbers will be crisper, the greens will be greener and tenderer, and the peppers will be spicier and more fragrant."

Yuyu said happily: "Let's drink some space spiritual spring water, it feels sweet."

Yu Yu carefully took out the spiritual spring water and put it into her mouth to savor it carefully.

Xiaoyu nodded and put down the cup: "Yes, sweet."

[Host. Spiritual spring water can cure illnesses, and if you are healthy, you will feel more energetic.]

Yuyu was delighted to see her family members beaming. "System, are you telling the truth? That's great."

"Mom, let's drink some more."

Royal Palace

The emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking at the jar of crystal clear salt: "This salt..."

The ministers on the side stood respectfully, waiting for the emperor's questions.

"I recently tasted the salt from Zuixianlou and found that it is not bitter at all. It is very different from the salt I have tasted before." The emperor raised his head and said to the minister.

The minister was slightly taken aback, then replied: "Your Majesty, the taste of salt may be different, but this..."

The emperor interrupted the minister, stood up, walked to the window and looked out at the palace courtyard.

He muttered to himself, "This salt isn't bitter at all. I've never seen salt so white. It tastes wonderful when used for cooking."

The minister stood quietly there, not daring to interrupt, but trying to guess the emperor's thoughts in his heart.

After a moment, the emperor turned around, a pleased smile on his face, and said, "That's great. This change in salt may be an opportunity, an opportunity to improve people's livelihood."

The minister asked in confusion, "Why does your Majesty say that?"

The emperor walked back to his desk, picked up the memorial, pointed at the contents and said, "Look, this salt is not bitter. If it can be promoted, the people will be able to enjoy better salt."

"I know this is all thanks to the Yuyu family. They worked so hard to develop salt, and that's how we got the salt that's not bitter today. The Yuyu family is truly wise."

The minister suddenly understood and nodded in agreement, "Your Majesty is wise. This is a move that benefits both the country and the people. So, how does Your Majesty intend to reward Yu Yu and his family?"

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "I will reward them handsomely. Not only will I bestow gold and silver on them, but I will also confer upon them official positions, allowing them to continue to contribute ideas for the reform of the imperial court."

"At the same time, their salt-making method should be promoted throughout the country so that more people can benefit from it."

The minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise. In this way, the Tang Dynasty salt industry will surely usher in new development, and the people will be grateful to Your Majesty."

He smiled and nodded: Yuyu's family is so nice

"Someone come here!" the emperor shouted.

The eunuch hurried in, bowed his head, and asked respectfully, "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"The Yu Yu family brought me so much, including non-bitter salt, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and fragrant braised pork. I want to go to Zuixianlou to reward them. You go and arrange the rewards, and then come with me." said the emperor.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After receiving the order, the eunuch hurriedly retreated to make arrangements.

Soon, the emperor led a huge team out of the palace and headed towards Zuixian Tower.

While the emperor was traveling to Zuixianlou, Yuyu's family had also received notification from the eunuchs early on.

When the eunuch hurried to Yu Yu's house, Yu Yu's family was busy in Zuixianlou.

The eunuch looked respectful and said in a shrill voice, "Yuyu family, His Majesty has ordered that we will go to Zuixianlou to reward your family. Please prepare quickly and accompany His Majesty."

When Yuyu heard this, she was both surprised and nervous. She quickly knelt down to express her gratitude: "I obey your command and thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

Afterwards, the Yu Yu family immediately got busy.

Xiaoyu quickly said, "Hurry up and pack up, the emperor will be here soon."

Yuyu scooped a spoonful of fried potatoes and meat and said, "Here he comes again. What is he doing here again?"

Li Hao walked out of the kitchen and said, "He must be here to reward our family. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, braised pork, and salt. What a great contribution we made."

The diners in the shop quickly finished their meals, touched their mouths, and walked to the door to look out: "Has the emperor come?"

Yu Yu and her family were also waiting respectfully at the door, and the people around them all looked at them with envy.

Yuyu tugged at Xiaoyu's sleeve and said, "Mom, what do you think the emperor will reward us with later?"

Xiaoyu thought about it and said, "It's probably gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin. I saw the same thing in the TV series."

Yuyu nodded: "Oh, so you watch soap operas too, but they are set in ancient times. Now we have really arrived in ancient times."

Along the way, the people knelt down and saluted, wondering in their hearts what the purpose of the emperor's visit was.

"Where is the emperor going?" a child asked curiously.

"I heard that it's for reward." An old man said softly.

"Where are we going?" someone in the crowd whispered.

"Zuixianlou, a newly opened tavern." said an informed person.

The emperor's troops marched forward in a mighty manner, with the sounds of horse hooves and footsteps intertwined.

The sunlight shone on the soldiers' armor, flashing a dazzling light.

The people on both sides of the road knelt quietly, not daring to look up.

The emperor sat in a gorgeous sedan chair with a calm expression.

He was thinking about the achievements of Yu Yu's family and felt that this reward must be grand.

Soon, the team arrived in front of Zuixian Tower.

Zuixianlou is beautifully decorated, with big red lanterns hanging at the door and the three characters "Zuixianlou" written in a flamboyant style on the sign.

Yuyu's family had been waiting at the door for a long time. When they saw the emperor's team arrive, they immediately knelt to greet them, shouting, "Long live the emperor!"

The emperor got off the sedan chair and walked straight into Zuixian Tower.

Yu Yu's family also arrived soon after. They were dressed in simple and elegant clothes, with excitement on their faces.

After entering Zuixian Tower, the emperor went up to the private room on the second floor.

The private room is elegantly and comfortably decorated, and the table is filled with delicacies.

The emperor sat on the main seat and motioned for the Yuyu family to sit down: "Sit down."

"I am rewarding you today and hope you will continue to serve the court in the future," said the emperor.

Yuyu's family quickly stood up and knelt to express their gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. We will serve you wholeheartedly and wholeheartedly!"

"Stand up," the emperor said with a smile. "Yuyu family, you have served the court and me with all your heart and soul, and I have come here today to reward you."

Then, the reward ceremony began, and the eunuchs carried boxes of gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin into the private room.

Yuyu looked at it and said: "Wow, so many sparkling things"

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