Daming: Spoilers about the future, Zhu Yuanzhang collapsed

Chapter 256: Fourth, please explain to us how the cow hanged itself!

In front of the side hall of Shouning Palace, after Zhu Yuanzhang heard Han Cheng's answer, his action of stringing strings suddenly stopped.

By the way, Han Cheng's answer was completely beyond his expectation.

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely incompetent.

He really didn't expect that after he lamented why there were so many corrupt officials in the Ming Dynasty, the answer he got from Han Cheng was that the salaries he paid to these officials were too low!

This made Zhu Yuanzhang stunned and couldn't help but glare at Han Cheng.

"You kid! Are your lives too easy?

Life is so good, are you feeling itchy?

You can’t even speak out of your head!

Why do we mean that there are too many corrupt officials in Ming Dynasty because the salaries we pay them are too low? ! "

Zhu Yuanzhang asked a series of rhetorical questions to express his dissatisfaction.

At this time, the person who said this to him was Han Cheng.

If it were his son, even if the fourth and third sons dared to say this to him, he would definitely slap them in the face.

Let him feel what fatherly love is.

If anyone else dared to say this to him, Zhu Yuanzhang would have to carefully consider whether this person was also greedy.

Are you one of the corrupt officials?

Jin Yiwei will also be arranged to conduct a thorough investigation to see if this guy has been involved in corruption or bribery.

If so, a set of procedures for peeling daylilies will be arranged.

Han Cheng did not seem to feel Zhu Yuanzhang's look that wanted to hit someone, so he took another chopstick of roasted eggplant and put it in his mouth.

Speaking of which, this grilled eggplant with minced garlic is really a masterpiece.

Of course, if you add some chopped green chilies and mix them with minced garlic, the flavor will be even better.

No worse than eating barbecue.

It was also at this time that Han Cheng suddenly became alert and remembered something important!

He was leisurely eating roasted eggplant when he suddenly sat upright.

He slapped the chopsticks in his hands on the table.

Great!
I was really careless!

He actually forgot about this extremely important thing!

Zhu Yuanzhang became even more confused when he saw Han Cheng's reaction.

Han Cheng, what does this mean?
Even if I say a few words to him, he still dares to slap the table for me, blow his beard and stare?

Is this because I haven't beaten him before, so my skin is itchy?
"Father-in-law, I forgot one thing!

A very important thing!

How could I have forgotten this? "

While talking, Han Cheng couldn't help but slap his own forehead twice.

What did I think before?How could you have completely forgotten about this!

Oh, it turns out I'm not slamming the table on myself.

He had forgotten something important, and now he remembered it.

The anger rising in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart immediately dissipated.

And quickly asked Han Cheng what he had forgotten.

He knew that it was definitely no small matter to make Han Cheng react like this.

After all, this kid is quite calm when things happen to him.

Even if there were many things that made him so angry that he would smash his eyes on the table, he would not have much reaction.

Today is uncharacteristically different, things are definitely not small.

"I forgot that an extremely important crop, like sweet potatoes, corn and potatoes, grows overseas!"

Upon hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang also became excited.

crop!Crops again!
Crops such as sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn left an extremely deep impression on Zhu Yuanzhang!
It was a good thing that he thought about day and night.

As a result, Han Cheng is so excited now because he has forgotten a crop, which must be extremely important.

Otherwise, Han Cheng's reaction would not have been so great!
Zhu Yuanzhang became very excited when he thought that after his Ming Dynasty, he would very likely be able to obtain an improved seed that was as good as sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn.

"What is the yield of this thing? Is it the same as that of potatoes and corn?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Han Cheng eagerly and asked.

I wanted to confirm the news from Han Cheng as quickly as possible.

Han Chengdao: "The crop I'm talking about is called pepper. In terms of yield, it is definitely far inferior to sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn.

It is not even as high-yield as rice, wheat, and many other crops in the Ming Dynasty. "

Han Cheng's words confused Zhu Yuanzhang.

what's the situation? !

How come what Han Cheng said was completely different from what he thought?
This kind of thing, with such a low output, can still make Han Cheng so excited that he slaps his head in frustration?
Isn't it a joke that he put this pepper next to that sweet potato, corn, and potato, and the yield was so low?
After being confused, an idea emerged from the bottom of my heart.

Could it be...that this bastard Han Cheng was deliberately teasing himself and making fun of himself?
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Han Cheng and his eyes became unkind again.

Lao Zhu's face at this moment was really like a child's face, changing at a moment's notice.

Han Cheng noticed something strange about Lao Zhu and quickly explained: "My father-in-law, it's different from what you imagined.

Chili is not a grain, it is a condiment.

It has a very spicy taste and can be used in cooking or as a seasoning.

With it, the taste of the dish can be greatly improved.

It's like the finishing touch, possessing the ability to turn decay into magic.

Just like we are eating skewers, does it taste good?
But if there are chili peppers, the taste will be upgraded to another level.

It is simply a qualitative leap!

Han Cheng explained to Zhu Yuanzhang.

At the same time, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

He really misses chili peppers.

Many dishes lack soul if they are not paired with chili.

As a person who likes spicy food, when Wang Dayuan and others were preparing to go to sea to find seeds, they actually completely forgot about this pepper.

This thing is really a sin!
This is why Han Cheng's reaction was so great.

Fortunately, in order to wait for the arrival of winter and avoid the typhoon-prone period, Wang Dayuan and the others have not gone to sea until now.

Still making preparations in the Chongming area.

Otherwise, if he waits until they set sail and thinks about Chili Pepper again, he will be so angry that he will not be able to sleep.

After all, it's a long way to go this time.

If you miss it once, you won’t know if you can organize another manpower and go there to get new crops within a year or two.

It turns out to be a condiment!

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard Han Cheng's explanation and understood what chili peppers were, he suddenly became less interested.

He didn't take it seriously.

In his opinion, this pepper is far less important than a crop that can be used as a staple food.

If staple food is lacking, people will starve to death.

But without this condiment, people can still live well.

“I thought it was something, it’s been going on for half a year, it’s just a condiment.

Is this worth making such a fuss about? "

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Han Cheng and said.

There was a hint of disappointment in the voice.

"Father-in-law, don't underestimate this condiment.

With this thing, many dishes have a soul, and the taste will be greatly improved.

It can make people's lives happier.

It can improve the living standards and happiness of the people of Ming Dynasty.

But Zhu Yuanzhang obviously didn't care about what Han Cheng said.

“Let’s fill people’s bellies first and stop starving them to death before we talk about the rest.”

Han Cheng shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, what you said is a little wrong.

Many things do not need to be done one by one in order.

Rather, they can be done simultaneously.

This pepper also grows in that area.

Wang Dayuan and the others went to sea to look for seeds and brought the pepper back. They happened to be on their way, so why not?
After the pepper is brought back, Ming Dynasty will also have an excellent vegetable in the future.

This chili is not as simple as you think, father-in-law.

After the advent of peppers, many poor people planted some randomly in front of and behind their houses, in their courtyards, and in their vegetable gardens, so they had no shortage of vegetables all year round.

Green chili peppers can be eaten fried or cold.

It can also be mixed with garlic and perilla leaves, chopped with a knife, and mixed with some salt to eat. It goes very well with rice.

In winter or spring, when the fresh peppers are gone, you can put the previously picked and dried red peppers in a stone mortar and mash them.

Add a little water and salt to make chili sauce.

When eating steamed buns or pancakes, adding a little bit of it can elevate the taste of the meal to a new level.

This thing is not just for the rich. After ordinary people have chili peppers, they can also improve their taste and have more dishes in their lives. "

After hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang became a little more interested in peppers.

But it's just a little more.

"We have a lot of spicy food in Ming Dynasty. Ginger, garlic and onion are all spicy."

After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Han Cheng shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, the spiciness of things like onions, ginger, and garlic is very different from the spiciness of chili peppers.

Moreover, these things are generally only spicy when they are raw, and not so spicy when they are cooked...

Forget it, no matter how much I tell you now, you still won’t understand.

For those who have never eaten chili peppers, it is difficult to imagine the delicious taste of chili peppers.

Whether it's fried eggs with chili, stir-fried meat with chili, butter hot pot, or any other dishes, they are all delicacies in the world.

After Wang Dayuan and the others found the chili peppers and came back, I used the chili peppers to make some food.

After my father-in-law tastes it, he will know whether the chili is good or not.

It’s guaranteed to leave you craving for more after you finish it. "

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Are we the kind of people who are greedy for food and drink?
It's just chili pepper, so it won't make us like this. "

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Han Cheng lowered his head and looked at the bamboo sticks scattered on the ground at Zhu Yuanzhang's feet.

Aren't you the kind of person who covets food and drink?

I came here after dinner in Kunning Palace.

As a result, the skewers you removed now are more than what you and your wife eat together.

You still have the nerve to say that you are not a greedy person?

Can we show some face?
However, Han Cheng did not focus on this and argued with Zhu Yuanzhang.

Anyway, he has long been used to Zhu Yuanzhang's duplicity and shamelessness.

Wait a minute until Wang Dayuan and the others bring the chili pepper back.

Let’s see Zhu Yuanzhang’s reaction then.

If Zhu Yuanzhang can escape the Law of True Fragrance, if he and Yourong have a child from now on, he will let the child have Yourong's surname!
"Father-in-law, how long do Wang Dayuan and the others have to set sail?"

Han Cheng looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.

Although Han Cheng had previously suggested to Zhu Yuanzhang that Wang Dayuan and others should not go to sea until winter.

But the specific date was set by Zhu Yuanzhang and others.

It has nothing to do with Han Cheng.

Zhu Yuanzhang counted with his fingers: "There's about half a month left.

Han Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good! That's good! There's still enough time!"

Han Cheng immediately decided to write down the appearance and taste of the peppers in detail tonight.

And draw the peppers as well.

The people were rushed to Chongming Island and delivered to Wang Dayuan and others.

Otherwise, if he really misses this, Han Cheng will really be so angry that he vomits blood.

“Boy, let’s not talk about the chili peppers yet.

Let’s talk about the corrupt officials of the Ming Dynasty again.

Why do you mean that there are too many corrupt officials in Ming Dynasty? Is it because the salary we provide is too low?

In other previous dynasties, salaries were not low.

However, there are still a lot of corrupt officials in these dynasties.

What's the difference from our Daming Dynasty?
We didn't even use the method of peeling skins and pulling grass, which shocked many people.

Also, are the salaries we pay these officials really that low?
It’s not low at all, okay!

The salary we give them is more than enough to support their family.

Their lives are far better than those of ordinary people.

Even though this is the case, they are still not satisfied!
It really deserves death!
The hearts of people like them will never be full!

No matter how much money you give them, they will still be greedy! "

Zhu Yuanzhang really had a big opinion against Han Cheng, who attributed the high number of corrupt officials in the Ming Dynasty to the fact that he paid too few salaries to officials.

He never felt that the salary he gave his officials was too small.

In his opinion, he has already given a lot.

Hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Han Cheng couldn't help but help his forehead.

People like Zhu Yuanzhang, who hate corrupt officials from the bottom of their hearts and are stingy to the core, say that the low salaries of officials in the Ming Dynasty are really a headache.

According to Zhu Yuanzhang's theory and what he had in mind.

In fact, it would be best for these officials not to receive a single salary but to work directly for free.

But this is obviously not possible.

Even if it is a donkey in the production team, if you want it to work, you must give it fodder.

"Father-in-law, to be honest, the salary you gave me is not enough.

Those with a small family can still live a more comfortable life with the salary from the court.

But if you encounter a family with many people to support, this salary will be enough.But it’s really not enough.

The whole family is waiting for Lumi to get into the pot, so life is naturally tight.

If someone in the family gets sick or something, the money will be even more insufficient.

The law despises merchants, but merchants are richer than many officials.

On the one hand, the lowly merchants are far richer than themselves.

On the other hand, my life is very tight.

Under such circumstances, many people, forced by the pressure of life, will choose to take risks, extend their sinful hands, and start taking corruption and bribery.

According to His Majesty, their lives are indeed better than those of many ordinary people.

But one thing, Your Majesty, must not forget that they are officials, not ordinary people.

Facing many common people, they will naturally develop a sense of superiority and superiority.

You will never compare their lives with ordinary people, as Your Majesty thinks.

They only compare themselves to other wealthy people.

In such a comparison, the psychological gap will arise.And it just so happens that these people hold power in their hands.

Since then, it has become easy to use power for personal gain.

It breeds corruption and can easily be bribed with money.

Their salaries are not high, and then some people focus on this aspect and use money and other benefits to test these officials.

How many officials can withstand such a test?

If Your Majesty does not increase the salary, even if you, father-in-law, you will peel off the skin of many corrupt officials.

Even if every official is asked to pay homage to his predecessor who turned into human skin before taking office, this evil trend will still not be suppressed. "

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned when he heard Han Cheng's words.

Obviously, he was very dissatisfied with Han Cheng's words.

"According to what you said, it seems that we only need to increase the salaries of officials.

It’s like there are no more corrupt officials in this world.

We have told you before that in past dynasties, official salaries were set at high levels.

Isn't it the case that corrupt officials are rampant?

I haven’t seen them go anywhere in governing the Qingming Festival.

It's not as effective as our method.

Although we can't kill all the corrupt officials in the world with this method, we still have a knife hanging over their heads?

Let them not dare to act recklessly like that. "

Han Cheng shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, that's not what I meant.

It does not mean that as long as the salaries of officials are increased, everyone will not be greedy.

This is done just to provide officials with a certain level of living security so that they can live a similar life without being greedy.

This will give those officials who want to be honest and honest a clear answer.

Judging from the current situation of the Hongwu Dynasty, if your Majesty can increase their salary, they will be more generous.

There are also methods of severely punishing corrupt officials such as peeling daylilies, and many of them will not be corrupt. "

After hearing Han Cheng's words, Zhu Yuanzhang, who seemed a little dissatisfied at first, was stunned.

He didn't speak immediately, he lowered his head and pondered here.

Obviously, he had already listened to some of Han Cheng's words.

"Then what if, after we raise the salaries of these people, there are still some who are dishonest and continue to take bribes?"

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at Han Cheng and asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that such a situation would definitely happen.

Many people have endless greed in their hearts.

Never be satisfied.

After you get some, you want more.

This is what Zhu Yuanzhang thought before. This matter is related to human nature, and human nature is greedy, which is not easy to solve.

Han Cheng finished the remaining half of the roasted eggplant, looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Then there is nothing more to say.

Peel the day lilies, create a collection of corrupt officials, and record everything they did and the punishments they received.

And publicized it throughout the Ming Dynasty to scare more people.

After some people were frightened, they did not dare to reach out randomly again.

Their relatives cannot be let off easily.

Those who use official authority to facilitate corruption, accept bribes, and bully others will be killed and buried.

Children and grandchildren are not allowed to go to school or serve as officials.

How can it be so shocking?

Father-in-law, you are more familiar with this than me.

You can always come up with new ways to punish prisoners.

Just watch and come.

For these people, we must do it again and again.

After all, you, father-in-law, have increased their salaries so that they can be honest and law-abiding and live a good life.

Under such circumstances, they still persist in their stubbornness and dare to extend their hands for corruption.

That is seeking death!
No matter how cruel a person like this is to deal with them, it is still justified! "

Hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang's complexion suddenly became better.

Originally, he thought that Han Cheng, the son-in-law, had become a little crooked recently, and he actually started to want to speak to those corrupt officials.

Now it seems that I think too much.

Han Cheng, a bastard, talks and acts as always, in line with his temper.

"Well said! We have already raised their salaries, and if they still dare to be greedy, they will really deserve to die!

Then... how about we think about it and do what you said? "

In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang did not feel that the salaries he set for his officials were too low.

After Han Cheng's words at this time, I thought about it carefully and found that something was indeed wrong.

Overall, it is indeed a bit low.

But Zhu Yuanzhang felt heartbroken when he thought that he had to increase the salaries of these officials.

There are so many officials in the world who have generally risen in price. That is really not a small number!

Now, Daming is doing all kinds of things.

Money is everywhere.

Although Han Cheng told himself that there was a lot of wealth overseas, especially in Japan.

But after all, it's still too far away, and it's impossible to get all this wealth in your hands so quickly.

Need to come step by step.

For now, Daming's money is still not enough.

Under such circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang really did not want to spend the money to raise the salaries of officials all over the world.

But if it doesn't rise, he feels that what Han Cheng said does have some truth.

For a time, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep entanglement and heartache...

Han Chengyou divided a handful of cooked meat skewers into two halves, gave half to Zhu Yuanzhang, and ate the other half himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang took it, took a bite subconsciously, and frowned.

Chewing carefully twice, he looked up at Han Cheng and said, "Young boy, where did you get the beef?
Don’t you know how precious cows are?

It is a great help to many people.

We also issued a strict order prohibiting anyone from slaughtering cattle without permission.

How dare you roast beef here and give the beef to us?
How brave do you have? "

While chewing the grilled beef skewers and enjoying the delicious food, Han Cheng shook his head and said: "Father-in-law, you have wronged me.

This is not beef, this is camel meat. "

"You damn camel meat, do you think we have never eaten beef and don't know what beef tastes like?

Whether it’s beef or camel meat, we’ve all eaten it. Why is camel meat as delicious as beef? ! "

"Father-in-law, you are still here saying that I eat beef.

Look at what you said is right, and you won’t eat less after seeing it.

We can't just allow you, the father-in-law, to set fires, but not allow me, the son-in-law, to light lamps, right? "

Han Cheng's eyes changed when he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, and he protested here.

"Shit! We are different!
Most of us ate beef before the Ming Dynasty was established.

After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, people only ate some beef occasionally.

But they are all the kind of cows that fall to death. "

Han Cheng immediately laughed when he heard this: "Isn't this a coincidence? The beef we eat now was not killed by someone.

I heard from the fourth brother that the cow seemed a little unhappy and couldn't think about it for some reason, so he hanged himself.

It would be a pity to bury it, so we just disposed of it in a non-toxic way. "

"When we say the cow was thrown to death, it was really thrown to death!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little anxious.

Han Cheng nodded: "Yes! This cow really hanged himself.

Somehow, he wrapped the reins around the tree where he was tied and strangled himself. "

Hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang groaned in anger.

He was too lazy to argue with Han Cheng about this.

This bastard can be stubborn even if he doesn't care.

Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed two camel meat skewers in a row, and then he felt relieved.

And secretly put this account on Zhu Di's head.

I'm going to see the fourth child again, so I'll ask him carefully how the cow hanged himself.

"Don't just talk, grill the camel meat skewers a little more.

We think the camel meat you roasted is quite delicious. "

Zhu Yuanzhang quickly finished the camel meat skewers in his hands, then looked at Han Cheng and said.

Seeing this, Han Cheng couldn't help but curl his lips slightly.

This father-in-law is really shameless.

Han Cheng gave him a few of the skewers he had grilled.

Then go on to grill camel meat skewers...

"Forget it, let's give them a salary increase as you said."

After finishing all the camel meat skewers in his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, looked at Han Cheng and said this.

Only he himself knows how difficult it was for Zhu Yuanzhang to make this decision.

Han Cheng said at this time: "Father-in-law, if you go by what I said, you can't directly increase their salary at this time. This is not good."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused when he heard this.

WTF?

You were the one who said just now that the salaries you paid to the officials were too low. Now after a lot of mental struggle, you have finally decided to give these guys some salary increases. It is you who said the salary cannot be increased.

Why did you say all this?

"What you mean is that Ming Dynasty now needs money in many places and has a lot of waste waiting to be done. We have just started and have not yet obtained a lot of overseas wealth.

The imperial court has little money, so it should put aside the issue of raising salaries for officials for a while? "

After being stunned, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately realized what Han Cheng meant?
After all, he had thought the same way not long ago.

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he had guessed all Han Cheng's thoughts, Han Cheng unexpectedly shook his head again.

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely confused.

This isn't right either? ?
"Then what do you mean?!"

Han Cheng brushed some oil on the beef skewers, turned them over, looked at the sizzling and oily beef skewers in his hands, and said:

“What I mean is that salaries must be increased.

But it cannot rise like this.

It won't work if it's this long.

Father-in-law, if you directly give them a salary increase, these officials will indeed be very happy at that time. I am grateful to you, father-in-law.

But this kind of gratitude cannot last too long.

It doesn’t take long for them to forget about it and come to think of it as something they deserve.

Father-in-law, it is natural for you to give them a salary increase.

They will work for you, your father-in-law, and your father-in-law will pay them salaries. This is a matter of course.

So, here we need to find another way to increase their salaries.

We must maximize the benefits of these salaries as much as possible.

This is not a loss. "

Hearing what Han Cheng said, Zhu Yuanzhang somewhat understood what Han Cheng meant.

Han Cheng wanted to use these salaries as a carrot tied in front of the donkey to come up with some fancy work.

After understanding Han Cheng's intentions, Zhu Yuanzhang's interest also greatly increased.

Originally, he felt distressed about the salary increase for officials.

Now I suddenly discovered that this salary increase was not in vain, and my mood suddenly became different.

For a while, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't think of a good way to play around with his salary.

Let this increased salary become a delicious carrot hanging in front of the donkey.

"Father-in-law, you can set corresponding standards for officials at all levels to evaluate them.

For example, if you don't ask for leave every month, don't be late or leave early, you can get full attendance salary.

Another example is that at work, doing things well and completing government affairs beautifully are also bonus points.

You can also create a lot of rules and regulations, and then evaluate the performance of officials based on their completion.

Different performance corresponds to different bonuses.

If you complete it well, you will receive more bonuses.

If the performance is not good and the performance evaluation is mediocre, then you will get a corresponding small amount of bonus.

As for those who really can't get it, there will be no performance bonus.

As for this assessment system, I am not familiar with how it should be implemented and what the standards are.

Father-in-law, you are familiar with me.

Just follow this principle and figure it out yourself. "

Han Cheng said while grilling the beef carefully, for fear that the beef would be burnt.

It's not easy to get some beef these days.

Even when Zhu Di, a dignified prince, got some beef for himself, he said it was camel meat.

He also repeatedly emphasized that the camel hanged himself.

It would be a shame if it got burned!
What Han Cheng said about letting Zhu Yuanzhang set his own reward and punishment system and performance appraisal standards is also true.

As a latecomer, although he knew many things about the Ming Dynasty relatively well, when it came to corresponding official positions and various rules and regulations, that was his weakness.

Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty and the person who liked to make rules the most, knew more about this than he did.

It would definitely be better for Zhu Yuanzhang to formulate these standards than for a layman like himself.

He was only responsible for providing Zhu Yuanzhang with an idea.

At the same time, he silently said sorry to these officials of Ming Dynasty.

Many civilized officials talk a lot and do nothing, but they are good at trolling people every day.

In Han Cheng's opinion, they just did too little work and still didn't have enough work.

In this case, let's bring this performance appraisal system from later generations to the Ming Dynasty, which can bring people to heaven.

Let them feel the power of the light of the hereafter.

I believe that under the leadership of Boss Zhu, the number one roll king, these officials will be able to roll to a new height.

Let them all get busy and see if there are still so many talkative people.

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, did not speak immediately after hearing what Han Cheng said.

Under the illumination of the fire, Zhu Yuanzhang was seen looking excited and his eyes seemed to be shining.

Han Cheng's words simply opened a door to a new world for him!

As soon as Han Cheng saw Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction, he knew that the matter was settled. Officials like Ming Dynasty would feel better!

(End of this chapter)