Why don't harem concubines like Zhu Yuanzhang's "Pearl Jade White Jade Soup"?

Because this "pearl jade white jade soup" is not a very delicious thing. Before Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, his life was particularly poor, and his brothers and sisters starved to death in wars and natural disasters. In desperation, Zhu Yuanzhang went to the temple to become a monk. Although the temple is sheltered from the wind and rain, it cannot provide any food.

So Zhu Yuanzhang had to beg everywhere. On one occasion, he almost fainted from hunger. An old woman saw his pity and made him some soup. At that time, everyone was poor and the people had nothing to eat. The so-called soup is a soup made with a little rice, tofu and vegetables. There is no oil and salt, and the taste is very light. But this is already a delicious thing for Zhu Yuanzhang, who ate the last meal without the next meal.

Later, when Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, he also liked to drink the "pearl white jade soup" of that year. But also ordered ministers and concubines to drink with him every day, every day and every meal. Zhu Yuanzhang had a hard life since he was a child and was used to eating chaff and pharynx vegetables. However, those concubines were born in rich families and were luxurious and delicious since childhood. Of course, they all feel bad after eating this kind of food.

Besides, when they enter the harem, they want to get rich and eat delicacies. I didn't expect to drink this tasteless thing for three days, but I couldn't refuse it. Naturally, I complained repeatedly in my mind.

However, it also shows that Zhu Yuanzhang is very frugal in material aspects. Even when he became emperor, he still adhered to the principle of simplicity and economy in all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation. It is said that during the Ming Dynasty, concubines in the harem were not allowed to wear gold and silver, and even the bedding they used was patched several times. It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang is indeed an emperor who does not forget his roots and is diligent and loves the people.