Traveling to the ancient harem

Chapter 658: Snack Street Benefits the Country and the People

Court.

When the emperor was standing outside the palace and eavesdropping, he also heard what the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery said.

No wonder he looked at the old man differently.

This old man can see the essence of things at a glance.

He was not like other court officials who only paid attention to what was said.

And they just ignored it.

The Queen wanted to ensure that all the people in the capital could enjoy delicious food.

She is still pregnant, but she still has no time to relax.

She is busy designing drawings and dispatching personnel every day.

The queen put a lot of effort into this snack street.

After these people finished their ceremony, the normal daily routine began again in the court.

When everything was settled, it was time to leave the court.

"My dear ministers, if there is nothing else, please leave now."

The Emperor's voice was no different from before.

But according to his experience, today's court session might not be so smooth.

"Your Majesty, I have a request..."

The loud voice of Marquis Zhongyong rang out again.

"Oh, what does the loyal and brave Marquis want to ask of me?"

The emperor asked with interest.

"I would like to ask the emperor to thank the queen on my behalf. Her snack street has benefited the people of the capital."

The old man's words always made the emperor feel comfortable.

Of course, the court officials standing below all echoed the old man's words.

"The Queen truly loves the people like her own children..."

"The Queen has great merits..."

The emperor raised his hand to stop the chaotic situation.

"I will deliver these words to you, my dear ministers. Do you have anything else to say?"

"Your Majesty, this humble official..."

Marquis Zhongyong blushed for a rare moment.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask the Queen whether the food from the snack street can be taken away?"

He had just asked the thin minister in person.

That snack street doesn’t allow takeout.

If you can take out...

When these people came to court, they all brought servants to run errands.

When the servants were in court, they could go to the snack street to buy food.

Then when they finish their court session, they will be able to enjoy delicious food immediately.

"that…"

The emperor really wants to say, those people lining up for food don’t have enough to eat, and you actually want to take it away?

But looking at those pairs of longing eyes, he was unable to open his mouth.

"This is not easy to do. There are so many people waiting in line. If we can take it out, there are so many mansions in the capital. If they all send their servants to buy it, it will be difficult."

Prince Fu had thought of this problem a long time ago.

"If that's the case, those who come here to eat won't be able to eat, and that will cause conflicts..."

"Yes, if a mansion sends out five servants, there are so many families in the capital..."

Father Huang also continued.

Even though the snack street was opened by his beloved daughter, he still felt very proud.

But he has been on duty these two days and hasn't had a chance to eat yet.

"Your Majesty, this is just a suggestion from me. If...if Your Majesty, the Queen can open a few more snack streets like this, that would be even better."

Marquis Zhongyong scratched his head embarrassedly.

After all, he had been talking about food issues in the court at this time.

He also felt that it was a little disrespectful.

"This is not an easy matter. The Queen doesn't have that much money to buy a few streets."

The emperor refused outright.

"Even when the Queen bought this street, she emptied her family's savings."

The court officials all looked at the emperor who was crying poor in silence.

The Queen has no money, so don’t you, the Emperor, have any money either?

How can you, a dignified emperor, have the nerve to cry poor in front of us?

"Your Majesty, I think it would be a great thing for the country and the people if the Queen opened a few snack streets in the capital."

Marquis Zhongyong looked at the emperor sincerely.

"Then, my dear, please tell me... Isn't this just some food? How can it be related to benefiting the country and the people?"

The emperor also looked at the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery with interest.

He just wanted to see how the old man, Marquis Zhongyong, would justify what he had said.

"Your Majesty, think about it. The food in this snack street is not expensive. It is definitely affordable for some wealthy families."

The old man spoke passionately.

"But for ordinary people in the capital, they can't afford to eat it every day."

The court officials didn't know what the old man wanted to express.

But based on past experience, they just need to agree.

So they kept agreeing with the old man and praised him for being absolutely right.

The old man was beaming with joy.

He likes this kind of feeling, the only one sober while everyone else is drunk.

"For example, those idlers, as long as they are not starving to death, they are too lazy to move. They can stay in one place for a whole day and have no ambition to make progress at all."

The court officials all nodded as they listened.

That’s right, there are quite a few idle people in the capital.

"If these people knew there were so many delicious foods, but they had no money to buy them, what would they do?"

The old man raised a question.

"Then go out and work to earn money. Only when you have money can you buy delicious food."

Little Prince Fu took over the conversation without hesitation.

"Yes, those idlers have nothing to do all day, playing with cats and dogs, arguing and fighting on the streets. If they all go to work, our government office will be quieter."

The Minister of Justice also thought about the interests involved.

"anything else…"

Marquis Zhongyong felt that the court officials who were younger than him could not keep up with his thinking.

"If there are so many snack streets in Beijing, how much raw materials would be used every day, and how much labor would be needed..."

Seeing that no one spoke, the old man had to remind them.

"This humble official knows."

The Minister of Revenue was very sensitive about this.

"Not to mention these snacks, which can provide livelihoods for many people, just the ingredients needed to make the food can benefit many people."

Because this small thing of food involves many aspects.

The animal husbandry industry alone needs to at least keep up.

Marquis Zhongyong stroked his beard with great satisfaction.

He was just throwing out some ideas.

Don’t these people remember everything?

So, having a smart brain is very important.

And now, the emperor truly admires this old man, Marquis Zhongyong.

He was actually able to draw such a profound truth from a small matter of food.

And what he said was really very reasonable and well-founded.

Isn't it?

Those idlers have the motivation to make money, so they will not do nothing but disturb public order.

With more snack streets, a large number of manpower will be needed, which will provide employment opportunities for many people.

What the snack street needs is a large amount of chicken, duck, fish, meat, and vegetable seasonings...

Those things all need someone to raise and farm them.

This has given many people a way to make money.