Chapter 109: Trying to Scam Money from Me Again?! (2 / 2)
The emperor’s somber expression froze on his face.
The Minister of Rites, trying to stifle his emotions, accidentally jabbed his finger into his eye and let out a painful “hiss.”
The other officials were dumbfounded.
Were the envoys from this small country deceiving them?!
[Ah-ha! I knew it! I’ve seen this decree before. It clearly states that from early April to late September, people are forbidden from eating beef, horse, dog, monkey, or chicken. As for wild boar, deer, or bear? If you can hunt it, you can eat it.]
The Wokou Country Envoys, oblivious to these thoughts, didn’t realize they were nearly stripped bare.
One envoy, tearfully recounting their so-called “meat prohibition order,” said: “Even without this decree, Wokou Country is so poor that meat is rare. Even the shogun can only eat tofu, polished rice, and pickled radish.”
[Yes, yes, they just didn’t mention that this shogun is particularly frugal. As for other daimyo and generals, they feast on salted swan, wild goose stews, and more lavish dishes.]
The Wokou Country Envoy wiped away tears and looked gratefully at the old emperor. “Son of Heaven of Da Xia! We are deeply grateful for your generosity! We Wokou People have never tasted goose before, and thanks to Your Majesty’s immense blessings…”