Chapter 295: Marrow Cleansing Pill
"Correct. If the land for planting is better, the yield might be even better. Moreover, this item has a strong feeling of fullness, is simple to eat, and can be roasted, steamed, or boiled. Furthermore, there are many ways to eat it, but one cannot eat too much; eating too much will be difficult to digest and cause bloating. However, for the common people of the world, as long as they can eat their fill, these slight shortcomings are not a problem. It is just that these sweet potatoes cannot be stored for a long time." Liu Bian told Wang Yun all the ways to eat sweet potatoes and their shortcomings.
"These are not problems. Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, our Han people have lived in misery. In the land of the thirteen provinces of the Han, there are many refugees, and there have even been cases of exchanging children to eat. For them, these sweet potatoes can save lives, so the harm of eating too much is like nothing to them. Now, with the sweet potatoes bestowed by Your Majesty, the common people of the world will all be saved." Wang Yun looked at Liu Bian excitedly, his old face flushed red.
"Then the matter of sweet potato planting will be handed over to you, Minister, to handle. Arrange for these sweet potatoes to be distributed as soon as possible, starting from the land I control." Liu Bian ordered Wang Yun solemnly.
Wang Yun cupped his hands and said: "Yes, this minister obeys the decree! However, Your Majesty, this minister still has a worry. If we spread the sweet potatoes to the common people, it is hard to guarantee that they will not be grasped by people with ulterior motives. After all, with sweet potatoes, there can be much more military grain."
Liu Bian laughed loudly and said with high spirits: "It is fine. Minister, you think that since I dare to spread it, I am not afraid of them obtaining it. Rest assured, my things are not so easy to take."
Hearing Liu Bian's confident answer, the worry in Wang Yun's heart instantly vanished. He replied respectfully: "Since Your Majesty already has a countermeasure in your heart, then this minister will rest assured and do it."
Liu Bian nodded slightly, a flash of wisdom passing through his eyes. He knew deeply the importance of sweet potatoes, but also understood that only by spreading them widely could their value truly be exerted.
Liu Bian wanted to know, after those people spent all their efforts to obtain the sweet potatoes and discovered they could not plant them, he wondered what kind of expression they would have. Thinking of the happy part, he could not help but smile slightly.
In Wang Yun's mansion, they chatted about some later precautions. After the monarch and minister chatted for a while, Liu Bian stood up and left.
After returning to the Imperial Palace, Liu Bian fell into the boring memorials again. After finishing, it was almost time for dinner. After pondering for a while, Liu Bian decided to go to the Imperial Harem. He planned to teach the Empress Dowager and Diao Chan to cultivate.
After a while, Liu Bian found Diao Chan, and then Diao Chan held Liu Bian's arm, and they went to the Changqiu Palace where Empress Dowager He lived.
"This son pays respects to Mother!" Seeing Empress Dowager He, Liu Bian and Diao Chan bowed together.
"Bian'er and Diao Chan have come. Hurry up and rise. You tell me, it has been so long and you haven't come to see Mother. Fortunately, there is still Diao Chan to accompany me in this palace." Empress Dowager He complained to Liu Bian.
"This son knows he is wrong. It is just that there are many things now, and they are all waiting for this son to handle. In the future, this son will definitely come to accompany Mother often." Seeing Mother complain, Liu Bian hurriedly explained. He also did not want Empress Dowager He to live too lonely. After all, this was his biological mother, and she still loved him very much.
"Since you have come, then have dinner here with me before going back later!" Empress Dowager He stared at Liu Bian and said, fearing that Liu Bian would say no.
"This son came specifically for the dinner in Mother's palace. It has been a long time since I ate with Mother."
"Good, good, good. Mother will arrange for someone to prepare dinner right now." Empress Dowager He said with a face full of happiness.
"Someone, tell the Imperial Canteen that His Majesty will dine in my palace tonight."
After dinner, Liu Bian said to Empress Dowager He and Diao Chan: "Mother, Chan'er, I obtained a miraculous encounter back then and can cultivate the Martial Dao. I have already transmitted the cultivation method to the hundred officials and the army. Now, I intend to start teaching you to cultivate."
"Martial Dao, is that what those military generals practice?" Empress Dowager He asked with confusion. She could not figure out why Liu Bian would want them to cultivate that thing; they were not going to the battlefield.
Subsequently, Liu Bian explained the matter of the Martial Dao to the two. After hearing it, the two were shocked.
"Bian'er, didn't you say that people over thirty are not suitable for practicing martial arts? Then do I still have a chance?" Empress Dowager He asked Liu Bian cautiously.
Even as the Empress Dowager of the Han Empire, she could not resist the temptation of eternal youth and immortality.
"For others, it is like this. However, this son has a way to enable Mother to cultivate." Looking at Empress Dowager He's expectant eyes, Liu Bian comforted her.
"System, help me exchange two Marrow Cleansing Pills."
Liu Bian said to the system.
"Ding, exchanged successfully for the Host. The items have been stored in the System Space."
Subsequently, Liu Bian reached out and pretended to take out a jade bottle from his bosom. As Liu Bian opened the jade bottle, a faint fragrance flowed out, and two pills with round luster appeared in Liu Bian's hands.
"This is a Marrow Cleansing Pill. It has the effect of cleansing the marrow and cutting the hair, dredging the hundred meridians, and has the effect of rebirth. After eating this pill, Mother can cultivate." Liu Bian gave the pills to the two and explained.
"It is truly a long life to see. I never expected that there would be such a magical thing in this world." Empress Dowager He looked at the pills in her hands and exclaimed.
"Alright, Mother, you and Chan'er start taking the pills now. I will protect you on the side." Liu Bian said to the two who were exclaiming.
Hearing Liu Bian's words, the two did not hesitate at all and immediately took the pills in their hands.
The pills melted upon entering the mouth. The two only felt a warm airflow wandering in their bodies, and their whole bodies felt indescribably comfortable. The two closed their eyes and carefully felt the changes in their bodies. About a quarter-hour later, that warm airflow began to dissipate, and the two opened their eyes.
"Ah, why is it so smelly?" As soon as the two opened their eyes, they smelled a pungent odor and wanted to raise their hands to cover their noses.
"This, why is there such a layer of things stuck to my hands!" Liu Bian looked at the two standing there at a loss and could not help but open his mouth: "These are the impurities discharged from your bodies, so it is relatively smelly. Hurry up and go wash."
The two immediately arranged for maids to serve them for bathing. Liu Bian waited for a full hour before seeing the two come out together.
The moment he saw the two, Liu Bian's eyes were also deeply shocked. The two were originally rare beauties in the world. Diao Chan did not need to be said; as the number one beauty of the Three Kingdoms, after taking the Marrow Cleansing Pill, her skin was even more tender and smooth, like a fairy descending to the world. And Empress Dowager He looked even younger by several years. Originally in her thirties, she now looked like she was twenty-five or twenty-six, and combined with her noble aura, she was even more beautiful.
"Bian'er, it is truly too magical. I now feel that my whole person has become much lighter, and my skin has become even smoother and more delicate. I never expected this pill to have such an effect." Empress Dowager He said to Liu Bian excitedly, and Diao Chan on the side also echoed.
"Hehe, these are all normal phenomena. However, it is true that Mother and Chan'er have become younger and more beautiful." Liu Bian looked at the two who had become even more beautiful and moving, and smiled. ===== CHAPTER 296 =====
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