Li You took out a few candy-wrapped peanuts from his sleeve, removed the sugar shell, and exposed the peanuts inside. He said, "Father, eat this."

Li Shimin asked, "Isn't this peanut? Can you eat this?"

The Tang Dynasty planted a small amount of peanuts in Shandong and Hebei, and a small amount was sold on the market. However, most people dare not eat peanuts.

In the Tang Dynasty, peanuts also had another nickname called "toxic fruit". After peanuts become mild, they are high-risk foods that cause cancer. In peanut cultivation areas, many people suffer from illness and death due to eating peanuts.

Li You smiled and said, "Peanuts are good things. They are good ingredients in themselves, such as fried, boiled, fried, and used as auxiliary ingredients for various foods. They are all good things. Eating peanuts has the effects of promoting brain development, delaying aging, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and preventing coronary heart disease.

This is not the biggest use. Peanut oil is the greatest contribution of peanuts to diet. The main oil that I eat on a daily basis is peanut oil."

Li Shimin asked: "What's going on with that poisonous fruit?"

"If peanuts are moldy, they are indeed prone to pathogenic effects and have a high mortality rate. However, it is very safe to eat as long as the moldy peanuts are removed.

This is mainly a peanut storage issue.

Erchen has developed a set of methods to store peanuts, which can basically prevent peanuts from becoming moldy. Father, you see, this is the method of storing peanuts summarized by Erchen.”

After Li You finished speaking, he took out a brochure with the edible effects of peanuts, recipes and storage methods.

Li Shimin opened it and looked at the storage method section. He looked carefully at a few items, which read: "First, the peanuts should be dried fully before storage, and the storage is very safe. Second, the peanuts should be improved, and impurities should be removed, fruits that have not developed and matured, sick and traumatized pods...

7. The remaining peanuts should be stored in pods..."

When Li Shimin saw the details of storing peanuts were written very carefully, he praised: "It's very good, you should have this attitude when doing academic research."

Li You said: "Many places in Guanzhong are suitable for growing peanuts. Erchen suggested that planting one season of peanuts in the affected areas this summer is enough to compensate the losses caused by drought in the people in the region. Next year, beets will be planted as planned."

Li Shimin asked: "What should people do if they don't understand peanuts and are unwilling to plant them?"

Li You said: "First, send people to the disaster area to promote the efficacy and economic benefits of peanuts. Second, Erchen is responsible for the acquisition of all the peanuts grown."

Li Shimin said: "There are still some problems. It takes a long time for the people to accept a new thing. You have purchased so many peanuts, how to deal with it?"

Li You smiled and said, "Father, we need to work together. My son will write about the relevant knowledge of introducing peanuts, which will be issued to various prefectures and counties by the court, and post notices and publicity. The palace takes the lead in eating peanut oil, and is it still afraid that peanuts cannot be promoted?"

Li Shimin smiled and said, "You little brat, let me promote you, and you will make a fortune in silence."

Li You smiled and said, "Father, what you said is wrong. First, for the welfare of the people, you should take the lead. Second, the Erchen is responsible for the acquisition, and the risks here are also very high. As the saying goes, risks and opportunities coexist, it is appropriate for Erchen to make money."

"Haha, you guy. OK, I'm sure." Li Shimin smiled.

Then, he asked in confusion: "Your sugar can be auctioned for distribution rights, is this peanut oil OK?"

Li You said: "No. Peanut oil pressing technology is simple, and the people can produce it themselves soon. The sugar making technology is different, and only the sons themselves master it. This is called technical monopoly."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "There are quite a lot of knowledge here. Today, you can talk more about this knowledge..."

Li You chose some easy-to-understand business knowledge to explain to Li Shimin.

Finally, when Li You saw that Li Shimin was a little tired, he offered to say goodbye. He said, "Father, my son will definitely arrange the matters in the drought-affected area before leaving Chang'an."

Li Shimin felt some impulse in his heart at this moment, and almost said something to let Li You stay in Chang'an. But... he thought about the struggle between the princes, sighed, and said, "Okay, you can concentrate on doing it, I support you."

Yiyang Prince's Mansion.

Li You was about to hand over the matter of planting peanuts to Huang Suxin and Tian Min, and Prince Li Chengqian came to visit.

"I will see the prince brother." Li You saluted respectfully and said.

"Oh, fifth brother, you're so polite. Brother, you don't have to be polite." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Brother Prince, what wind is coming, you're blowing. This is the first time you've come to this little temple." Li You said with a smile.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Are you blaming me for being a big brother?"

Li You smiled and said, "Where is the words? The prince's brother can come, and the brilliance will shine."

Li Chengqian was unwilling to talk about such a topic again. He said, "Fifth brother, your food here is famous for Chang'an. Brother, I came here to enjoy it."

"I can't ask for it, Prince Brother." Li You smiled. After saying that, he said to Baihu: "Notify Wang Liao to hold a banquet for Prince Brother."

Li Chengqian said, "Fifth brother, I have something I want to talk to you alone."

Li You said, "Okay, let's go to my study."

After entering Li You's study, Xi Magpie made tea for them and stepped down. Li Chengqian talked a few words and asked tentatively: "Fifth brother, what are you busy with recently?"

Li You smiled and said, "Isn't this going to leave Chang'an? Take care of some chores."

Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed and said, "Fifth brother, I don't agree with your departure from Chang'an, and I have argued with reason many times. However, this is the system of the court, and I can't do anything about it."

Li You smiled and said, "It's okay, you know that I am a little bit stingy. Many people in Chang'an don't like me. No one impeached me for three days, it's very new. I'd better go to the fiefdom and defend the side for my father and the prince's brother, and I'm more comfortable."

Li Chengqian asked, "Fifth brother, I also want to contribute to the court about the drought. I don't know what my father's plan is next?"

At this time, Li You really didn't know that it was Li Chengqian who wanted to drive him away behind his back. Recently, he had indeed said a lot of good things for himself and wanted to help Li Chengqian. So he said to him: "Brother Prince, my father has given me a task. I think it's more appropriate for you to do it than me."

"What task?" Li Chengqian immediately became energetic.

Li You told Li Chengqian about his promotion of peanuts.

When Li Chengqian first started, he heard that he was just asking him to promote the cultivation of a kind of crop, so he was a little uninterested. Li You patiently explained the relationship between this matter and drought and the significance of restoring the local economy and stabilizing social order. Li Chengqian suddenly realized that he could not keep things in his heart and had no intention of enjoying delicious food at Li You. Soon after, he said goodbye and left.

At dinner time, Yin Hongzhi came, and Li You told him about Li Chengqian's visit. Then he said, "Uncle, I have no foundation in the local government and I can't speak well. It's much more convenient for the prince brother to do this."

Yin Hongzhi scratched his head and said, "The words are good, but I really can't believe this prince. Don't cause trouble for you again."

Li You smiled and said, "I should leave anyway, and it doesn't matter to me if I have any trouble."

Yin Hongzhi shook his head and said, "I hope."
Chapter completed!