Li Zhi and Wu Mei frowned when they heard this. In short, after Li Hong talked for a long time, the two of them were still confused. It wasn't until Li Hong said frankly that they were just like cousins that the two of them showed a look of realization.
Wu Mei performed much better than Bai Chun and others when they first saw Kelp. She is worthy of being the dragon mother who can become the emperor of the ages.
After asking Li Hong carefully what he wanted this thing for, he immediately understood its value. At the same time, he naturally decided that this thing could only be held by the palace and would not be allowed to enter the east and west cities for the time being, especially It's Taiyi City.
Li Hong's first reaction was that Long Ma had started to commit chicken thieves again. There was no other way out for this thing except to quickly seize the market. Sooner or later, someone with a heart would refine it.
If this thing has never appeared in this world, then the time for this thing to appear may still be based on its original historical process, and it will take another thousand years to appear.
But if it appears, then there will be no secrets in this world that can be hidden. Sooner or later, the hardworking and intelligent people of the Tang Dynasty will extract it.
But I couldn't explain it clearly to Wu Mei for a while. If I said it in a hurry, I wouldn't be able to say it accurately and would inevitably get beaten, so it was better not to say it.
Under the command of Li Hong, a cook who is not a cook, the cook of Dianshan Kitchen carefully made the cooked kelp into soup and placed it respectfully on the dining table of Dianshan Kitchen.
Li Zhi and Wu Mei naturally put a bowl in front of them, but they were hesitant. This was the first time they drank this brown vegetable soup, and they didn't know whether they should drink it or not.
Until a bowl was brought to Li Hong, Li Hong nodded involuntarily when he smelled the smell. Although the cooks in the Dian Shan Kitchen were not as good as those in the Imperial Kitchen Room, their skills were not that different. He took a sip with a spoon and felt pretty good. At least the fresh taste is still there.
The cold dishes and other ways to eat them were all randomly ordered by Li Hong. Coupled with the Dianshan chef's own innovation, they were made in a unique style.
At least the soup made the emperor and empress nod frequently while drinking it, but they still felt that it could be a little fresher.
But after Li Hong drank the last sip of the soup, he said: "Everything has a limit. If you ask for freshness, the fishy smell should be there, so this is already the limit."
Wu Mei glared at him angrily and said something, which also elicited a lesson from him.
After the family of three finished eating, it naturally had to be transported to the palace. As for the thing that the little brat called MSG, it was said that it would take a few days to prepare it, and it was not known whether it would be edible by then, so Li Hong was cautious. He gave his father and mother a period of one and a half months.
As for Li Hong's caution, Li Zhi and Wu Mei have seen Li Hong for so many years, and what they praise the most is that he never rushes forward in a hurry. Nothing, no matter how great the temptation, can impress him. Planning steps.
In the living room of Li Zhengdian, Li Zhi stared at the crystal cup with a few tea leaves floating in it. How many tea leaves were there? How short of tea is your East Palace
Li Hong took a sip of hot tea slowly and rubbed his hands that had been frozen outside for a long time. If Father Long and Mother Long hadn't been there, he wouldn't have known that Li Hong's claws were going to attack Bai Chun and Xia Zhi again. A few people's chests were stuffed.
Looking at the dissatisfied dragon father Li Zhi, Li Hong said calmly: "Sun Simiao has already said that drinking strong tea is not good for your dragon body, so you should drink less strong tea. By the way, I will discuss this with you. Is it something?"
When Li Zhi heard that Li Hong wanted to discuss things with him, he immediately felt that this little brat was up to no good! Isn't it because you are in good health and you want to run away again
Li Hong shook his head helplessly. Looking at Father Long's expression, he knew that this man seemed to be living a very comfortable and leisurely life these days. His queen occasionally took care of the court for him, and then basically left all the government affairs to him. own.
He himself was at a leisurely pace. He would only make decisions or grant discounts when something serious happened. This completely deprived Li Hong of the life he wanted, and then he could live it himself in advance!
However, this does not mean that Li Hong will let himself be slaughtered. Now, in the past few days, the court has been kept in order by him.
Originally there were dozens of people in the court, or even hundreds of people in the court, but he chopped them off here and there. Only at most thirty people were left to go to court. At the very least, there were even four people going to court. .
In the usual court hall, in addition to Zhongshu and the officials under the sect, there are the left and right servants of the Shangshu Province. Only these four people go to the court to discuss affairs.
All "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin", a title that the emperor could appoint at will, had the same treatment as the Zhongshu Ling of Zhongshu Province and the Shizhong of Menxia Province, who were in the third rank, and all ministers who participated in political affairs were rejected by Li Hong. Outside the door, if there's nothing serious, don't come. If you come, you'll still take up space.
The six ministers, who are also in the third rank, were also excluded by Li Hong. The reason is: there are usually no big things in the court. If something happens, naturally the ministers in charge of you will come out to convey it to you. Usually, You don't have to go to court anymore, just sleep more at home with my concubine in your arms.
As for the five eunuchs of the Nine Temples who can participate in the government affairs and are independent departments, they were all rejected by Li Hong for the same reason. Of course, if you have something to report to the court, that's fine too! Make a reservation one day in advance and go to court the next day.
Anyway, in Li Hong's opinion, most of their functions overlapped with those of the Six Ministries, so it was better not to come to court in normal times. Of course, you could go to court if something happened.
Li Hong, who was drooping his head, was being scolded by his father Long at the moment. The reason was that there were fewer and fewer people in the court. The majestic Tang Dynasty had only four people in court? If this spreads out, won't people laugh to death
The six departments can be missing, the Tongzhongshu sect can be missing, the five eunuchs of the Nine Temples can't be missing, the censor's platform is fengyanzuo, are you planning to abolish the censor's platform or what
Li Hong drooped his neck and muttered in a low voice: "It's okay to make rumors, but forget about participating in government affairs. This will easily form interest groups and protect colleagues."
Li Zhi pointed at Li Honggang and was about to continue scolding, but was stopped by Wu Mei who was silent for a long time: "Why do you say that Yushitai's participation in politics will form an interest group? Doesn't it mean that if you don't participate in politics, you won't protect your colleagues?"
Dragon Mother was still very good. She grasped the key to the problem immediately. She gave Dragon Mother a thumbs up as a compliment in exchange for a feather duster, and then she spoke seriously about the reason.
"There are many ministers in the court, and cliques and selfish interests often occur. If they don't exist now, it doesn't mean they won't happen in the future. The censor's speech is that although it seems to be in an opposite situation with the ministers now, if it is detailed into specific matters, it will involve When it comes to the interests or disputes between ministers, the role of the Yushitai will be infinitely magnified. As long as the Yushitai favors one side, regardless of whether there is evidence or not, relying on rumors to say yes is enough, just like the last one. Like a straw, they can overwhelm the other party's ministers, so in order to maintain neutrality, they can stand in the court, but they must not have the right to participate in political affairs. They can only listen but not speak, and they can only say that they have nothing to do with the government. Matters related to the ministers, so that they can not be politicized by the interests of the court, and can abide by the responsibilities of the Yushitai." Li Hong was very serious, and Li Zhi frowned, which seemed to make sense.
Wu Mei's face was equally calm. She looked into Li Hong's eyes and asked again calmly: "Doesn't that mean that officials at Yushitai can only be promoted at Yushitai? Isn't it possible to bury talented people?"
"What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true, so when they are the censors, they can only listen but not speak. If they are no longer on the censorship stage, then they can naturally exercise their rights as courtiers." Seeing Wu Mei about to speak, Li Hong quickly Said: "The Queen Mother wants to ask, if they can't participate in political affairs, won't the official position of Yushitai lose their appeal to them, and will they become negative?"
Wu Mei nodded thoughtfully. Although Li Hong didn't give an answer, she gradually understood what Li Hong was thinking.
The yamen that supervise the ministers are naturally not allowed to discuss politics. The Five Surnames and Seven Families still have great influence today. There are so many people recommended by them. Things happen all the time to influence the court to discuss politics. However, it cannot be considered that the Five Surnames and Seven Families are recommended because of their different positions. That person is a bad person.
But in the long run, most of the decisions made by the people recommended by the Five Surnames and Seven Families are very biased in favor of the Five Surnames and Seven Families. This is also the fundamental reason why the Five Surnames and Seven Families can survive. location.
And once there is an opposition between the recommended ministers and the imperial ministers in the court, the role of the Yushitai will be immediately reflected. As long as they lean towards whichever side they have, it is enough to show their responsibilities in front of the emperor. , to be the last straw for your own faction.
If the Yushitai is separated from participating in political affairs, they will be less driven by group interests and less tempted by political ambitions. At the very least, they will be more likely to do things for the royal family from a just, fair, and open position, instead of Easily fall under the wings of interest groups.
"Your Majesty, what Hong'er said... has obviously been thought through a lot of times. I thought about it for a while, and according to Hong'er's wishes, it can indeed help the royal family a lot. I think that Hong'er can try this first. If the shortcomings are obvious, your majesty can change it in the court after the dragon is healthy." Wu Mei looked at Li Zhi next to him and said with a gentle smile.
"Okay, let's go with what he wants first, but if there are any loopholes, I'll ask you." Li Zhi, a black-faced singer, sang quite well today.
Li Hong wanted to slander him in his heart, but after thinking for a long time, he should slander his mother, because her mother had betrayed him!
Anyway, in the end, the good things belong to the father, and the bad things belong to the prince himself.
Suddenly someone's heart was filled with confusion: "Father, I want to be quiet."
"Who is Jingjing?"
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(End of chapter)