The reason why Chu Fan is so kind to Eunuch Li, Qiu Ya and others is that deep down in his heart he still regards himself as an ordinary citizen rather than a high and mighty emperor.
He knew that Eunuch Li, Qiu Ya and others had been by his side for so long, and they were loyal to him. He could not treat them coldly and ruthlessly like other emperors.
Although Chu Fan inherited the memories of Chu Fan in this world, those memories were as illusory to him as the moon in the mirror and the flowers in the water, and had no sense of reality at all.
If Mu Xi and other women had not frequently entered the palace to meet Chu Fan, the relationship between Chu Fan and them would not have been so harmonious.
With Mu Xi by his side, the arrival of other women no longer seemed strange to Chu Fan. Liu Xueyu, in particular, had already had in-depth communication with Chu Fan, which was one of the important reasons why Chu Fan was able to get along well with these women.
Eunuch Li, Qiuya and three other palace maids have been by Chu Fan's side since he came into this world. It can be said that they are the people who know Chu Fan best in this world.
Faced with such a group of loyal people who have accompanied him through all the ups and downs, how could Chu Fan not treat them better?
After receiving Chu Fan's instructions, Eunuch Li, Qiu Ya, and other attendants brought the carefully prepared delicacies out of the courtyard. They carefully placed each dish neatly on the stone table. After serving the dishes one by one, Eunuch Li did not immediately join the dining group. Instead, he carefully held the last dish made by Chu Fan: twice-cooked pork, and then strode towards the depths of the palace.
When Eunuch Li breathlessly placed the plate of fragrant twice-cooked pork in front of Wei Zhongxian, Wei Zhongxian asked with a puzzled look in his slightly hoarse voice, "Little Li, is this the dish you bought from the new restaurant in Kaifeng City? It does smell quite tempting."
Wei Zhongxian picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of twice-cooked pork, and carefully put it into his mouth. The delicious taste of the twice-cooked pork immediately blossomed on Wei Zhongxian's taste buds, and he felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. The deliciousness of this dish made him feel that this was the most delicious food he had tasted in decades.
Eunuch Li replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, this isn't a restaurant dish. It's cooked by Your Majesty himself. Not only did Your Majesty invent a completely new cooking method, he also used coal as fuel, and the resulting dish is incredibly delicious."
When Wei Zhongxian heard what Eunuch Li said, he couldn't help but pause for a moment. He had never expected that His Majesty would be so skilled in cooking. He was both surprised and impressed.
While savoring the delicious twice-cooked pork, Wei Zhongxian gave an order to Eunuch Li: "Go back. Remember to ensure the safety of His Majesty."
After Eunuch Li left, Wei Zhongxian had already eaten up the dish of twice-cooked pork. At this moment, some thoughts emerged in Wei Zhongxian's mind:
When Your Majesty was still a prince, he did not show any extraordinary talents. However, after ascending the throne and becoming emperor, he seemed to be reborn. The decisions he made were not only highly consistent with the current national conditions of Wei, but he was also able to invent many things that were of great benefit to the country.
Wei Zhongxian once again felt immense admiration for the monk who had prophesied for the Wei Kingdom. From a realistic perspective, Chu Fan was indeed the prince most suitable to become the emperor of the Wei Kingdom.
On Chu Fan's side, because the dishes he cooked were so delicious, all the dishes were soon sold out.
Wen Xuexuan looked at the empty plates on the stone table and couldn't help but say, "If the imperial chefs could cook dishes this way and open a restaurant in Kaifeng City, the business would definitely be very hot."
Wen Xuexuan was indeed a woman from a merchant family; her keen insight into business opportunities was truly admirable. At this moment, she thought to herself that if she used this cooking method to open a restaurant in Kaifeng or other cities, she would surely make a fortune.
Although Mu Xi and the other women might not have the same sharp business acumen as Wen Xuexuan, they were also very smart. After hearing what Wen Xuexuan said, they gradually understood that Chu Fan's cooking skills were unprecedented. This unique cooking method produced dishes that were not only novel but also tasted excellent.
They began to think that if they could open a restaurant and hire a chef to cook dishes according to Chu Fan's method, such a restaurant would undoubtedly attract many diners. Since they had personally experienced the deliciousness of these dishes, they believed that other customers would also flock to such delicacies. In this way, the restaurant business would naturally flourish, and in the near future, they might be able to make a lot of money and achieve rapid growth in wealth.
However, Chu Fan did not have this idea. He had his own plans. He had a more far-reaching plan and strategy in mind, not just limited to the immediate interests.
Chu Fan said, "We can open a restaurant, but not now. What we should do now is to promote this technology like we did with coal. We should popularize this technology so that more people can benefit from it, instead of just thinking about how much money we can make."
After hearing Chu Fan's words, Wen Xuexuan felt very sorry. You know, this is really a very profitable business. If operated properly, it will bring huge economic benefits. Since Chu Fan has decided to promote it, then everyone has no choice but to obey His Majesty's orders.
Chu Fan noticed a hint of sadness and loss on Wen Xuexuan's face, so he continued to explain patiently, "Don't be discouraged. Our original intention in promoting earthen stoves was to allow the people to spend this cold winter more comfortably. After all, how much savings do ordinary people have? In this way, we can not only help them overcome difficulties, but also significantly improve their quality of life. This is what we should focus on most.
You must understand that for ordinary people, firewood for cooking is a heavy burden, especially during this winter. Hunting and gathering wild vegetables become extremely difficult during this season. How can ordinary people survive this winter safely under such circumstances?
But if we promote this technology, wealthy families or rich people will definitely build such earthen stoves in their homes. In this way, the common people will have the opportunity to exchange their labor for rewards.
It only takes a skilled craftsman and a few apprentices to make such a stove. Although they may not be able to make it as perfectly as the craftsmen in the Ministry of Works, as long as they can make it, it is enough for those people to use.
During this process, even ordinary people who knew nothing about technology were able to participate and do some auxiliary work. In this way, they could also earn some money to buy food and survive this cold winter.
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