Datang: My apprentice is Li Chengqian

Chapter 153 Buying People's Hearts
Outside Chang'an City, by the Weishui River.

In the construction site of the new palace, Yan Liben and several people were constantly busy.

"What's so delicious?"

Seeing that the sun was setting and the day was about to pass, Yan Liben was also a little hungry.

At this time, smelling the fragrance, the hunger will naturally become more obvious.

"Master, just brought back a lot of fish, probably the cook is preparing the food for tonight.

Qin Langjun took people to fish in the Qujiang Pond today, and it seems to be a good harvest. "

Mao Yi stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, obviously looking forward to tonight's feast.

The chef in the construction site kitchen was dispatched by the Qin family to help, and his cooking skills clearly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Even if there are no good ingredients, you can often make a good meal.

Today's fish is even more worth looking forward to.

"Qin Langjun really caught fish?"

Yan Liben naturally knew that there were many fish in Qujiang Pond.

In Chang'an City, there are quite a few people who know this.

Even in the Wei River, there are no shortage of fish.

But if you know it, you know it, as long as you can catch it.

Everyone also knows that there are more fish in the sea, so what's the use?
"I heard that hundreds of people have been arranged to go fishing today. There are more than a dozen big boats alone, and huge fishing nets have been made. I think they should be able to catch some fish."

Mao Yi said expectantly.

Although as Yan Liben's disciple, he must have no worries about food and clothing.

However, in order to show his importance to the newly built palace, Yan Liben basically lived directly in a temporary shack nearby during this period.

Yan Liben is like this, can Mao Yi get better treatment?
Normally, the meat that may feel greasy seems to have no appetite at all.

But as long as you are hungry for a day or two, you will be happy to eat pure fat pork.

Mao Yi has a sign of this now.

"During this period, the price of grain in Chang'an City has been rising. Qin Langjun probably won't be able to find a solution for a while, so he pinned his hopes on fishing, but the degree of reliability is a bit worrying."

"Master, you have been busy all day today, and seeing the sun go down, it will be dark, why don't we go to eat first.

By the way, how about today's fishing harvest? "

After Mao Yi said this, his stomach let out two "cuckoos" in disappointment, which made him a little embarrassed.

"Let's go. It is said that the cooks of the Qin family are the best in the world. Let's go and have a taste tonight."

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"Your Majesty, Qin Dalang is said to have caught more than [-] fish in the Qujiang Pond today, and everyone in the workshops related to the Qin Mansion and the construction site of the new palace opened their mouths to eat fish.

It is said that several craftsmen were too anxious to eat fish, and even stuck their necks, which almost caused a big problem. "

By the light of the butter candle, Li Shimin was still flipping through the memorial.

Li Junxian walked over quickly and reported to Li Shimin what happened outside.

During this period of time, the construction of the new palace is definitely the most concerned thing in Chang'an City.

Whether it is Li Shimin or ordinary people, they all look at this palace eagerly.

"Did he really catch a lot of fish?"

Everyone knows that there are fish in Qujiang Pond, and Qin Xiedao can catch some fish.

But Qin Xiedao was able to catch a lot of fish, but few people would think so.

"Yes, it is said that a large number of fish can be caught with one net. If it is not worried that you will catch too much at one time and you can't finish it, you may be able to catch more fish today.

Your Majesty, according to the current fishing rhythm, it is very likely that the fish in Qujiang Pond can really support the artisans of the new palace for a month or two.

If they work on the construction site of the new palace and can eat meat every day, it is estimated that the number of refugees outside Chang'an City will usher in a surge. "

Li Junxian was also very speechless about the conclusion he said to himself.

The common people these days, not to mention ordinary people, even the average upper-middle class, don't have the opportunity to eat meat a few times a month.

Things like eating meat every day are really rare outside of honorable and wealthy businessmen.

Not to mention that there is fresh fish every day, which is something that ordinary nobles may not be able to enjoy.

"Why can't other people catch fish, but Qin Dalang can catch it as soon as he makes a move?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Junxian in confusion.

It is naturally a good thing to be able to solve the food problem of the artisans.

But the doubts in Li Shimin's mind do exist.

"Maybe Qin Dalang himself knows this best. But according to the information we inquired about, the fishing net and the remodeled fishing boat should be the key."

"Let's see for a few days. If you can catch a lot of fish every day, then you can consider promoting this fishing net so that all states and counties, especially those poor coastal states and counties, can also improve their fishing techniques."

As an emperor, there are naturally many things to think about.

If the new fishing technique developed by Qin Xiedao really works so well, then it can be used to solve the food ration problem of the people in coastal prefectures and counties.

There is no shortage of fish in the sea, but what is lacking is the equipment and technology to catch them.

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"Brother, since I was a child, today is the most full I have eaten. If I can eat like this every day in the future, then it will be worthwhile to give this life to Qin Langjun."

Zhang Hao wiped his mouth with satisfaction, then stroked his bulging stomach with his hand.

"Qin Langjun is a Wenqu star from the sky, he knows astronomy from the top and geography from the bottom, and his fishing skills are far beyond ordinary people.

According to today's rhythm, there will definitely be fish every day in the future.The fish in Qujiang Pond can feed us for at least a month.

Besides, it is impossible for us to really only eat fish every day. At that time, some corn will be eaten with it, and it will definitely last until the autumn harvest. "

Although Zhang Ling was born as a refugee, his vision is quite extraordinary.

"Those shops in Chang'an City who want to take the opportunity to raise prices will probably be disappointed. With these fish, the amount of food we need to buy at the construction site is very small.

I even think I can suggest to Qin Langjun that some of the fish be sold on the market.

It is estimated that one catty of fish should be exchanged for two or three catties of corn. "

For Zhang Hao, being able to eat fish every few days is already a very good condition.

"Well, I don't think we need to wait for us to propose. Manager Ma has already done this. Starting tomorrow, the construction progress of our construction site is estimated to be accelerated. Everyone's enthusiasm is definitely very high."

"That's for sure! Mr. Qin Lang has treated us so favorably. If anyone dares to sneak around, I, Zhang Hao, will not let him go."

Obviously, a simple meal of fish and meat has helped Qin Xiedao buy a lot of hearts.

(End of this chapter)