When they returned to the stables, the eunuchs and palace maids had already carefully prepared food for Wuzhui Taxue. Among the numerous hay and grains, a bundle of juicy green corn stalks stood out, leaving Mu Xi stunned.
"Your Majesty, these corn stalks... can actually be used to feed horses?" Mu Xi's voice was filled with a hint of surprise and confusion. She had never seen such a novel way of feeding horses.
Chu Fan turned around and gently looked at Mu Xi. He smiled and explained, "Corn stalks are not only good for horses, but they are also very beneficial. They are rich in fiber, which helps with digestion and promotes gastrointestinal health. At the same time, corn stalks also contain a certain amount of sugar and energy, which can provide necessary nutritional supplements for horses."
As he spoke, Chu Fan personally picked up a corn stalk, gently broke it and showed it to Mu Xi.
Chu Fan continued, "Look at these corn stalks. They are fresh and clean. They are specially selected for Wuzhui Taxue. Not only will they make the horses happy, but they will also make their coats shinier and their bodies healthier."
Mu Xi listened intently, observing the corn stalks in Chu Fan's hands carefully, as if she were acquainted with this common crop for the first time. She imagined Wu Zhui treading on the snow, chewing the delicious green corn stalks, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.
"So that's how it is. Your Majesty knows a lot about horses, too," Mu Xi exclaimed in sincere admiration. Looking at Chu Fan's focused and gentle eyes, she became even more convinced that this emperor not only possessed the talent and vision to govern the country, but also possessed a delicate, sensitive heart that was adept at observing life.
Afterwards, Chu Fan and Mu Xi walked over to Wuzhui Taxue and placed corn stalks and other grass in its trough. Wuzhui Taxue sniffed the fresh food excitedly and began to enjoy it impatiently.
Liu Xueyu and the Changsun sisters were watching from the side.
As for why Mu Xi was so concerned about whether corn stalks could be used to feed horses, it was entirely because the State of Wei was in dire need of food. Not only was there a shortage of food for people, but there was also a shortage of food for war horses.
Every time Mu Xi returned home, he would hear his family discussing how to raise food for his father, Mu Yunfeng, the border warhorses. If corn stalks could be used as rations for the warhorses, the shortage of food for the border warhorses would be greatly alleviated. After all, Chu Fan had planted thousands of acres of corn.
Although corn stalks cannot be eaten by humans, if they can be eaten by war horses, then thousands of acres of corn stalks can fully supply all the war horses of the Wei State.
Chu Fan said calmly at this time: "There are plenty of corn stalks in the royal fields. Mu Xi, when you return home, have someone take them to the front lines. Also, the stems and leaves of sweet potatoes that cannot be eaten by humans can be used to feed horses, cattle, and donkeys."
Then Chu Fanyou said to the two sisters, Changsun Pinting, "You can also go home and tell Minister Changsun about this matter and ask him to make appropriate arrangements for those corn stalks and sweet potato stems and leaves."
As for Liu Xueyu, Chu Fan had already agreed that when Liu Xueyu returned to Shu, she would bring corn and sweet potato seeds back to plant. After all, Shu was the only country that provided food aid to Wei when it was on the verge of collapse. For such a benevolent and righteous country, it was appropriate to share what one had with them.
At this time, Liu Xueyu was also frantically recording Chu Fan's words in a book. As a princess, Liu Xueyu also knew how important corn and sweet potatoes were. These two crops were not only high-yielding, but people could eat their fruits, and horses and other livestock could eat their stems and leaves. They were simply divine objects.
"By the way, you can also hire craftsmen to make stirrups and saddles for the soldiers guarding the border to wear on their warhorses. I'll have the craftsmen from the Ministry of Works go back with you and give you the designs.
"Okay, that's all. I'm tired. You all go home. I need to rest." Chu Fan said and returned to his bedroom.
The four girls also started to go home and tell their families the news they received today.
Chu Fan had been alone since he came to this world. Although he still had some relatives in this world, they were all relatives of his previous life. Moreover, after his current body became emperor, all his brothers and uncles were afraid of being suspected and did not dare to get too close to him. The eunuchs and palace maids around him did not dare to talk to him at all.
Chu Fan felt lonely living in such a huge palace. Fortunately, Mu Xi and Chu Fan got along well. Moreover, as the daughter of a general, Mu Xi was naturally bold and unrestrained, unlike those daughters of wealthy families who were submissive to the emperor.
When Wei was about to be destroyed, Liu Xueyu personally brought food to Wei. Chu Fan respected such a loyal and righteous woman. Then there was the lovely spirit Changsun Pinting. She loved Chu Fan only as much as she loved her brother when she was a child. This made Chu Fan like this little girl very much.
Chu Fan didn't want to see Wei destroyed by other nations, leaving his close friends torn apart. Besides, the system quest required people within his own country to rebel in order to complete it. After all, the ruin of Wei could only be caused by its own people.
Chu Fan would certainly spare no effort to support the stability of the border. Chu Fan had long wanted to hand over these things that could strengthen the army to Mu Xi and others.
However, the stirrups and saddles were only recently made by the Ministry of Works, and only today did he have the opportunity to let the girls see their practical value with their own eyes, so that they would go home and report to their parents wholeheartedly.
After returning home, Mu Xi immediately found her mother and told her what happened in the palace today. After hearing what her daughter said, Xi Xueyi also knew that this matter was very serious and she could not make the decision.
Xi Xueyi immediately arranged for her servants to go to Luo County and fetch Mu Yunfeng to take charge of the matter. She also felt deeply impressed by His Majesty's foresight. The two crops they had grown not only solved the people's food problem but also the border warhorse problem.
After the two sisters Changsun Pinting returned home, they were stopped by Changsun Dechong and his wife to ask about their situation in the palace. After Changsun Pinting and his wife told Changsun Dechong and his wife what happened today, Changsun Dechong was also very sad that he was still holding the emperor back as a minister. In order to be a suitable minister to the emperor, Changsun Dechong summoned Qin Hui and others to his home for a small meeting overnight.
After hearing about this incident, Cao Mengde was deeply moved that His Majesty was indeed a sage monarch. He not only empowered his ministers to freely display their talents, but also provided solutions when they were unable to solve the problem. This was simply the monarch every minister wanted to meet.
"You have met a good emperor. You must cherish this relationship between the monarch and his subjects." Cao Mengde sighed. In his heart, he also lamented that he was born at the wrong time and wondered why he had not met such a wise monarch.
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