As long as the imperial court controls the final step—brewing—it can still salvage a large amount of grain.
And what about sugar production?
Driven by the prospect of huge profits, everyone rushed to grow sugarcane.
Once the sugar business collapses, the fertile fields will be full of sugarcane that won't keep you full, and a food shortage is destined to break out across the country!
"You mean, Father will ban sugar production just like he banned alcohol production?"
The fourth prince finally understood, but he was not embarrassed by his earlier lapse in judgment.
He turned to Xie Yuan and said, "Sister-in-law, that's not fair of you! You actually used a secret formula that was destined to be sealed away as a wager!"
Princess Xu looked utterly dejected: Your Highness, can't you stop exposing your weaknesses (that is, your stupidity)?
When did Sister Yuan say she would wager her sugar-making secret recipe?
All of this is clearly just your own speculation!
Sure enough, Xie Yuan said, "How am I being unfair? Fourth brother, think back carefully, when I mentioned the bet just now, did I ever mention the word 'sugar making' even once?"
The fourth prince was taken aback.
He tilted his head, trying hard to recall.
Uh, it seems, it appears, it's as if they really didn't say that.
However, the fourth prince was still indignant, "But you said it was a secret recipe for making a fortune every day—"
Besides sugar production, what other secret formula could generate such exorbitant profits?
"Of course! But I can't tell you right now! After all, I still need it as a bet."
"But don't worry, the value of this secret recipe is definitely higher than that of sugar making."
“A sage would prohibit sugar production, but not the act itself; on the contrary, he would encourage it.”
Xie Yuan's words were extremely tempting.
In a moment of impulsiveness, the fourth prince exclaimed, "Fine! I'll take the gamble!"
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